Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams., Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 23/11/1945, advising of the Contactor fitted to the recently commissioned bogie trams, with quotes out of the MMTB training instructions on how they operate and their purpose. Memo titled "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" "Copy for "Depot Foreman" written in using red ink.trams, tramways, maximum traction, training, instructions, controllers

Yields information about the type of lights or lamps used in trams., Yields information about the type of lights or lamps used in trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Branch Manager to Works Superintendent with a copy to the Depot Foreman, titled "Tramcar Lighting" dated 15/6/1960. Reports on the conversion from 6 lamps in series to 5 lamps and the use of 100V lamps was giving a greatly reduced life. Proposing to use only 110V lamps from now on. Signed H W Linakertrams, tramways, tramcars, lights, electrical equipment

Yields information about the provision of derailment equipment to be stored at the rear of the city offices., Yields information about the provision of derailment equipment to be stored at the rear of the city offices.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap, from the Works Superintendent to the Branch Manager with a copy to the Tram Depot Foreman, dated 19-5-1959, providing a list of re-railing equipment to be provided at the rear of the City Offices and details of keys to the locker.trams, tramways, derailments, sec showroom sturt st, equipment

Yields information about the City terminus on the south side of Sturt St and the passenger traffic prior to closure of the system. Shows many people boarding the tram.Set of two digital images of trams at the City terminus on the south side of Sturt St, c1970. and corner with Lydiard St. .1 - No. 27 and another single trucker loading large crowds of passengers at the tram stop. No. 27 has the destination of City Oval. In the background is the Commonwealth Bank building. The tram has a Twin Lakes sign. .2 - Four trams at the same stop, from rear - 12, 43, 26 and ?. No. 12 has the destination of Sebastopol and has a Twin Lakes sign. Has the Town Hall in the background and the ESCo pillar cabinet on the corner.trams, tramways, sturt st, city oval, city, lydiard st, electrical switching, electrical equipment, esco, tram 27, tram 12, tram 43, tram 26

Yields information about the materials and the methods of installing electrical domestic cables in Ballarat houses during the 1920's.Section of timber or wooden electrical conduit used in houses c1920, to contain wires for electrical lamps and fittings. Consists of a timber base (very light softwood - ??) with two slots that was nailed to a wall and after the cable installed a cover strip applied. Has one end mitred or cut at 45 degrees. See Early Electrical wiring systems in American buildings - L. D. Mitchelltrams, tramways, esco, electrical equipment, house extensions, houses, electricity

Demonstrates tramway equipment used by conductors or One Man Operators to hold and dispense coins when handling fares.Manufactured coin dispenser from brass and steel plate for 3 coins, - 3d, 6d and 1/- (5c and 10c coins fit the relevant slots). Coin holder sections are made from brass, fitted with springs and then braised together as unit. Screwed with four screws onto a cut and folded section of steel. The folded sections of steel would have allowed it fit into a cash bag or holder. The number "60" has been stamped into the lower section of the steel section - see image 3. See Reg Item 5691 for another example.tram, trams, fares, cash handling, tickets

The State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921 to 1993 was responsible for electricity generation in Victoria and the operation of three Provincial Tramways. It had a strong safety focus for the time. This first-aid box would have been provided to work places containing first aid equipment and materials. It has been made with interior slots or dividers to hold items. Demonstrates an SECV First Aid Box.First aid box made from sheet metal, with hinged lid, press locking clamp on the front, with a divided interior or fitting to hold items, painted white on the inside and black on the outside. Has the SEC logo, marked "First Aide" in red letters on a white background and numbered "2787" on the front side.Has SEC logo and number 2787. Has a hand date stamp of "16 Apr 1970" on the inside of the lid, top left hand corner.secv, tramways, first aid, equipment

Magazine - SEC News May 1972 No. 157. Has an article, Bendigo "Trammies Rode into history", on the Trammies of Bendigo following the closure of that system in April 1972 and an article about what was believed to be the last gas lit house in Sebastopol, that was converted to electricity. Features photographs of Bendigo trammies, Jack Hogan, Harold Tueno, Alec Moss, Steve Rowe, Phil Knight, Barry Hopgood, Keith Townsend. Article notes those with over 30 years service with the SEC. The item, "End of the Gaslight Era" about the connection of electricity to a house in Sebastopol features photos of Minnie and Pansy Carnegie, SEC Mechanic Peter McCutcheon and Home Services advisor Gloria Reilly.Yields information about the closure of the Bendigo tram system and the last gas lit house in Ballarat.Magazine - 12 pages, black and white photographs and news items, centre stapled.sec news, secv, bendigo, closure, gas lights, electrical equipment, electricity supply, ballarat, trammie

Part of a tramway overhead wiring system, supplying electricity to power the tram. Two devices bolted together; a 'Hanger' and an 'Ear'. Together these devices suspend the tramway trolley wire from the 'side bracket', or a 'span wire'.Historical EquipmentTwo devices bolted together; a 'Hanger' and an 'Ear'. The ear is a '4 screw' ear. Together these devices suspend the tramway trolley wire from a 'side bracket', or a 'span wire'. There is a short piece of trolley wire attached to the ear.68/16 stamped on one sidetramways, equipment, trolleywire

Yields information about the appearance the equipment that was used by the SEC workers to maintain the roads, including the trucks, shelters and road roller.Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in a white Kodak duplicate cardboard mount of the road roller, the two transportable road sheds and two trucks stored at either the SEC depot or a SEC works depot. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.Has a note in ink on rear "Copies made from Mr. D. Wiseman's Slides"ballarat, tramways, trams, sheds, road works, track repairs, sec, jelbart, road roller

Yields information about the appearance of the wheel lathe at the SEC Ballarat depot.Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in Kodachrome white cardboard mount showing the wheel lathe at the depot - out of focus. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Slide mount dated September 1971.ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, lathe, equipment, workshops

Yields information about the operation of a tram sander.Hanimex colour slide - white cardboard mount of sand being discharged from a bogie tram - photo c1971.Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, sec, sand ejectors, sanding equipment, training

Set of 9 Agfa blue and white plastic mount slides of the relocation of No. 31 from the SEC Ballarat Depot the SEC Ballarat B Power station yard - 6/10/1971 - See Reg Item 3929 for list of dates of tram disposal. .1 - a mobile crane moving equipment around the depot Wendouree Parade. .2 - No. 31 loaded onto a truck departing the depot. Note that the 21 E truck is not fitted to the tram. .3 - ditto .4 - ditto in Wendouree Parade .5 - arriving at the SEC B Power Station yard. .6 - tram jacked up with the flat bed low loader being moved out from the tram. .7 - tram being lowered to the ground .8 - ditto showing the one end with broken windows. .9 - tram arriving at the B Power station with the station in the background. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, sec, depot, tram disposal, transporting trams, power station, tram 31

Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS constructing the curve across Wendouree Parade to depot junction Nov. 1974.Set of 5 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the construction of the access track across Wendouree Parade - November 1974. .1 - track prior to concreting with welding equipment under the cover. .2 - track completed, but yet to have the asphalt applied. .3 - the curve from the access track side. .4 - access track looking west .5 - ditto looking east.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot junction, wendouree parade, track construction, depot

Yields information about tram operations and the street views at Hospital Corner.Set of 10 photographs taken on 10/8/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams at Hospital Corner. .1 - No. 35 turning from Sturt into Drummond St South heading for Sebastopol. .2 - No. 31 inbound to Mt Pleasant with Hospital in background. Tram has two Johnny Walker whiskey roof adverts. .3 - No. 27 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St North, to the Gardens. Has the Mobil Service station and other buildings in the background and the ESCo street pillar. .4 - No. 43 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St with the Southern Cross Hotel etc in the background. .5 - ditto - side on view. .6 - No. 39 and a single trucker on the north side of Sturt St - No. 39 has arrived from the depot via Sturt St west and about to turn to run to Grey St. .7 - ditto .8 - ditto .9 - ditto .10 - No. 39 crossing Sturt St in Drummond St.trams, tramways, hospital corner, drummond st, sturt st, electrical equipment, tram 35 tram 39 tram 31 tram 27 tram 43

Yields information about the Depot and how equipment was provided in the depot and some of the tramcars.Sixteen Digital images taken by George Coop during the period 1968 - 1970, of SEC trams at the Depot and workshops in Wendouree Parade. .1 - 36 in depot with chain block, chains, jacks and other equipment in the view. .2 - view of the inspection pit on 4 road with the large jack in the pit. .3 - 39 on "0" road - photo has been "framed" with a blue line. .4 - 26 in the paint and wood shop area of the workshops. .5 - 43 in the depot. .6 - 42 and the 1 road pit. .7 - ditto, with a window cleaner - photo has been "framed" with a blue line. .8 - 35 and 36 .9 - roof top view - photo has been "framed" with a blue line. .10 - 27 and many spare wheels in the view, along with jacks. .11 41 and other trams showing the pit, spare parts and equipment - photo has been "framed" with a blue line. .12 18 at the front of the depot. .13 View of a 22E bogie with autumn leaves .14 - as for .4, - photo has been "framed" with a blue line. .15 - Scrubber car on "0" road and lots of autumn leaves. .16 - View of the depot view with 39 on "0" road and 18 on "3" road. trams, tramways, depot, workshops, scrubber tram, tram 36, tram 27, tram 41, tram 18, tram 39, scrubber, tram 39, tram 26, tram 43, tram 42, tram 35, tram 36

Yields information about the Ballarat Power Station B soon after construction and the precinct.Colour digital images taken by W. J. Llewelyn of Ballarat B Power Station, Norman St with a view showing some of the roof mounted equipment and looking towards the Wendouree suburb with Norman St in the view.. Could be early 1954, given the works at Johns Valves - Photo taken at the same time as btm6845i.. Note the surveyor and level in the middle bottom of the photograph.trams, tramways, ballarat b power station, secv, manufacturing, norman st

Yields information about the removal of the overhead in Lydiard St North, following the closure of the SEC operated tram system in Sept. 1971Set of two colour digital images taken by W. J. Llewelyn of the removal and cutting up of the overhead and cutting the copper trolley wire in Lydiard St North - Oct. 1971? Shows the method and equipment used. Has a van marked "Arch Smallgoods" in Lydiard St North. Shows the Mair St traffic light, and Railway Hotel on the corner. In the background is the George Hotel, St Paul's Technical College, and Union Fidelity Trustee Company buildings in the background. Warren Doubleday remembers being there at the time, but can't find a photograph of it and date.trams, tramways, lydiard st, closure, secv, overhead, demolition

Demonstrates the source of the tramcars for both Ballarat. Gives details on equipment, sizes and seating capacity of the tramcars as at August 1964 with hand written notes about the acquisition and disposal of some of the tramcars.Printed List of trams and their details for Ballarat Trams ( similar to item 3430.1), dated 5-September-1966, titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams". Handwritten notes have been made for the acquisition dates for the tramcar and disposal details of the vehicle along the top edge. 3430 - Ballarat - typed carbon copy - two sheets, were taped together. Gives details of where purchased from , date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, condition of tram, trolley base, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and details of advertising space in racks. At base has typed (original) list of trams of the two types, single truckers and bogie trams. List of trams includes the scrubber and No. 20 which was scrapped prior to system closure. Handwritten notes have been made for the Acquisition dates for the tramcar and disposal details of the vehicle along the top edge.tramcars, ballarat, sec, disposal, sale of trams, acquisitions

Demonstrates how armatures movements (tram motors) were recorded at the SEC depot in Ballarat.Sign - made from three ply (wood) board, originally painted with black board paint and white lined and lettered for Armatures / Tram / possibly date in or out. Has two screw holes centrally top and bottom and has faded on either side of a central band, indicating it was attached to post. Has pencil marked on the top horizontal white line "369375 2 ? and 309981 1 ? 18th Oct"trams, tramways, sign, sec, depot, armatures, tramcars, equipment

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Demonstrates the type of equipment used in overhead electrical collection parts and has a strong association with Ballarat trams..2 - Photocopy of the record cards "Car History", 10 sheets cut to size, giving dates, repairs, accidents, notes and maintenance of the tramcar.trolley wire, overhead, electrical equipment

Manual - 176 quarto pages + light grey covers Electrical" on a cover pages. with a red comb binding. Prepared by Donald G Curry of the Seashore Electric Railway, 17/6/1962. Document has table of contents: Covers Painting, Roof repairs, body repairs, inspections, Lubrication, Traction Motor Maintenance, controllers, hand operated circuit breaks, car resistors, traction braking equipment, trucks and rigging. Has an appendix and index. Document has been scanned. Part 1 - cover to page 17 2 - pages 18 to 40 3 - pages 41 to 66 4 - pages 67 to 100 5 - pages 101 to 132 6 - pages 132 to 159 7 - pages 160 to rear cover trams, tramways, manual, tramcar equipment, maintenance, motors, controllers, tramcars, tram bodies

Set of four black and white photographs of interior and equipment of the former ESCo / SECV Wendouree Parade Ballarat A power station sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the November 1997 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Richard Gilbert. Photos taken on 20/8/1971. All photos on Kodak paper. 1144.1 - Looking along building at main distribution switch panel - used on page 24 of trolley wire. 1144.2 - a view across the main steam generator section of the power station - and AC plant - used on page 23. 1144.3 - of the British Thomson Houston rotary converters in used at the time of the photo - used on page 23. 1144.4 - a view from the opposite end of the building shown in 1144.1 - showing the rotary converters are in the front of the photo, AC generators in the middle and foreman's cabin - used on page 22. All have yellow stickers with photo number for magazine printer, and white sticky labels with photo number and words "photo xx same size" written on black ink and photo numbers in pencil from Richard.trams, tramways, trolley wire, esco, power station, ballarat a power station, rotary converters

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 21/7/1999 on the acquisition of the equipment from the Clyde Harding Foundry, Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat by Sovereign Hill. Features a photo of Alan Harding, Jan Penny and Richard Nicholson. Mentions the supply of brake blocks to the SEC., BTM and Puffing Billy.On base in blue ink, "Wednesday July 21 1999 The Courier pg 3"trams, tramways, harding s, foundry, brake blocks, castings