Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur) and Tramway Superintendent (Richard Gilbert) at Gardens Loop - in full SEC Uniforms. Photo by Austin Brehaut 11/5/2008 during the horse tram operating day.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Fujifilm paper with velcro dots in each corner.btm, tramways, inspectors

Set of three black and white photographs taken at the time of the launch of the four postcard set of the trams, shortly before closure. See also Reg. item 1699, SEC News - similar photo to that of 1863.2 used on the front cover of the Oct. 1971 issue, which detailed:- "SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, October 1971 issue, No. 150, following closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo of Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram with the town hall in the background. - see Reg Item 1699 and btm1699i1" 1863.1 - above details, with Lew holding the post card set. Note Mr. L. Denmead standing by the tram stop pole. 1863.2 - photo similar to that at 1699i1, but with Mr. Denmead approach crews on the left hand side. 1863.3 - above, but with Lew Walker standing in cab door and the two ladies, looking up at the driver. Has Post Office tower in background. Assumed photos taken by SEC Photographer. See Reg. item 1699trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sec news, closure

Yields information the model tram used during the second world war and some of the people involved in fund raising in BallaratReproduction of c1944 photograph of Ballarat's Most Popular Conductress Competition to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoner of War fund. Photo features a model tram, No. 41, known as the Treasure Tram with a group of boys and men group at the rear of the tram. Boys are dressed in army or sailors uniforms. Men dressed in army uniform and one SEC conductor with conductors bag around shoulder. From original of another reproduction believed to be held by the Ballarat Historical Society. Incorrectly labelled as being taken during 1946. See other reference for details of the Treasure Tram. Conductor believed to be Robert Morrison. Identified by Doreen Brown, 307 Simpson St. Buniyong as her father - 53 412 125, during the exhibition. Laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. 5/2/1997 - additional print 10" x 8" stored with item. 26/7/2007 - additional print "10" x 8" stored with item - ex Alan Bradley photographs 5/2007. Copy negative scanned and image changed to a higher resolution 5-5-2020. See Alan Bradly, History of Ballarat Tramways.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, world war ii, staff, fund raising , tram treasure tram, tram 41

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Geelong when the SEC took over from MESCo.Eight page booklet, centre stapled. Booklet has title "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1". Pages are numbered pages 1 to 7 Gives definitions, by-laws, fares and charges, special cars, workmen cars, regulations re passengers, behaviour, nuisances, smoking, dangerous goods, luggage and behaviour of crews. Gives schedule of sections for Geelong only. Details names of SEC Commissioners. Three copies held, all with some marked changes - see inscriptions. Copy 2 - stamped as received "11/3/1936". Has Government Printer number 12195. Basis was probably used in Ballarat and Geelong when the SEC took over until the 1937 edition issued though with fare schedules gazetted. See Fares in Ballarat – from Alan Bradley 11/4/2005 – appendix for Book Copy 1 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, a large blue cross on the front cover, on change noted on page 2, with authorisation details, pencil name on front cover that has been rubbed out, and pencil drawings on back cover and dirt marks. Has been folded vertically. Copy 2 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, has been folded vertically. Copy 3 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, numerous changes in black ink throughout the booklet, in particular the word "car" substituted by "tram", renumbering of clauses and deletion of the Geelong schedule.trams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, geelong

Yields information about the operation of BTPS owned tram in Bourke St Melbourne and the streetscape at the time of the operation.Black and White photograph of conduit (electric) trams in Blackpool England. The system was offered to the City of Ballarat when the tramway operations were being tendered. Shows two open top double decker electric trams, the centre conduit, advertising Holdens Dining Rooms and the three story buildings in the background and a horse drawn coaches.In ink on rear. "16a" and "In 1885 Holroyd Smith of the United Kingdom sent a tender to Ballarat to construct a conduit tramway in that city, similar to the one he had constructed in Blackpool United Kingdom in the same year. Further details are recorded in the book "Last tram at Eleven" by William F Scott, page 3. WR. Buckley & Son, Winston Bond Collection (United Kingdom). In the bottom right hand corner, a "William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, ballarat, uk, blackpool, conduit trams

831.1 - Aluminium plate cut and stamped with the letters and words "467026 1 / BALLARAT TRAMWAY SO / BALLARAT VIC". Used by the BTPS/BTM in the ANZ Bankcard machine as the ID plate from the late 1970's to July 1998, when replaced by the Commonwealth Bank Machine. Plate salvaged for archive storage. Has two holes and cut outs for location onto machine. 831.2 - Plastic card -with words " ANZ BANK / MERCHANT SUMMARY CARD / CREDIT CARDS" and embossed onto cards is "561057 3011 467026 1 / BALLARAT TRAMWAY SOC / BALLARAT VIC". Words ANZ in the ANZ blue style of the time, rest black printing on white card. 831.3 - Envelope that contained item 831.2 - white envelope used by the BTPS at the time, mid 1970's with handwriting in black ink "Society Bank Card / For Claiming on / To be kept in safe at all times" Envelope has the words in green ink "BALLARAT TRAMWAY PREERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED / BOX 632, P.O., BALLARAT, VICTORIA, 3350 / A voluntary organisation operating the / BALLARAT TOURIST TRAWAY / Botanic Gardens, Ballarat". Envelope printed by Milldean Press.See 831.3tramways, trams, bankcard, btps, stationery, sales

Published for the staff of the SEC in Jan 1971 features general SEC staff news, Eastern Metro, staff news including the retirement of Mr G H J Satchell, with photo, Temporary Traffic Inspector Ballarat tramways.Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.Magazine, 12 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.Has RHSV stamp on the cover.tramways, secv, retirements, ballarat, inspectors

Newspaper report from the Ballarat Times regarding a Liberal party pledge to extend the Ballarat Tramway Museum line in Wendouree Parade by Samantha McIntosh. Has a photo of Paul Mong and Samantha standing in front of Cuthberts 939.Yields information about a Liberal Party 2022 Election campaign in Ballarat.Digital Image of a Cutting from the Ballarat News 11-11-2022 re Liberal Party plan to extend the tramway to Durham Pointbtm, track extension, new tramways, liberal party, samantha mcintosh

Painted red band on top, white band with block letters & now unpainted band on base- was red. Galvanised sheet back- with 4-3mm dia holes in corners. See p55 of K.S. Kings " The Ballarat Tramways"Demonstrates a tram stop sign made for a specific stop for use by School children.Semi circular tram stop sign, galvanised steel sheet metal.trams, tramways, tram stops, secv, ballarat, schools

Newspaper cutting page, 6 of The Courier, Ballarat, 6 June 2013, titled "Volunteering Ballarat - United Way", advertising for volunteers for various operations, including the Ballarat Tramway Museum and Geoff Gardener and Chris Phillip's phone numbers. Part of National Volunteer Week. volunteers, btm, advertisements, united way

Photo of the depot fan and the front of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society depot, Jan. 1977. Has trams 28 (on No. 2 road) and 27 (on No. 1 road). Shows track arrangements at the time. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses Jan. 1977On the rear of the slides in black ink "1977 Ballarat Society Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom left hand corner in black ink on the other side of the slide.tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram 28, tram 27

Provides an association with an event - the reopening of the Ballarat Tramways by the BTPS in 1975. Congratulatory message from one of the first tramway museums in the world. Shows the nature of telegrams.Telegram - yellow paper, with "Australian Post Office Telegram" printed on the edges both side from the Tramway Museum Society (TMS) (Crich) to the BTPS, congratulations on the formal re-opening of the Ballarat Tramways. Date stamped 31 Jan 1975 by the Ballarat Post Office.trams, tramways, btps, reopening, celebrations, enthusiasts

Ballarat tram No. 30 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens, just before Ballarat Tramway Museum's junction. Has Mount Pleasant destination, large triangles on front dashes. Has just past a tram stop, No other vehicles on the roadway, including no parked motor cars.'SEC No. 30 at Gardens, Ballarat, 24-3-1959, W.Jack Photo' in blue ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, gardens, wendouree parade, tram 30

Image of Ballarat No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus. Tram has a full load of passengers traveling for the last time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

Sign or advertisement used by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society on a bromide sheet with the tram logo of 33 (see item 8257), giving details of the Tramway operation and contact details. Prepared late 1970s. Used on marketing and advertising materials.Yields information about the BTPS and its advertising base.Sign or advertisement - Bromide sheetbtps, marketing, ballarat vintage tramway, logos

Shows the various destinations used on a Ballarat tramway destination roll. This type of roll was replaced with black on white background during the mid 1960s. Possibly made by the AETA during the mid 1960s. See Item 7011 for other examples.Yields information about layout of a Ballarat tram destination roll. Reproduction of tram destination rolls printed on heavy paper - Ballarat.tranways, destination roll, ballarat

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams up to 1967 when the rolls were replaced with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll white lettering on black background used in Ballarat until late 1967, replaced by black letters on white background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. Has a short section of white on the top of the roll and larger section at bottom. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in white paint on black gloss paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. See also Reg Item 4121 for another example and K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives.tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll

"SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, February 1975 issue, No. 190, with the opening of the BTPS/ Ballarat Tourist Tramway featured on the front cover. Photo has the SEC Chairman Charles Trethowan and the Mayor of Ballarat, Sir Arthur Nicholson on or in front of SEC No. 40. Page 6 features an article on the reopening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway, on 1/2/1975 with a photo of No. 40 in Wendouree Parade. Notes that the SEC Chairman worked for the Ballarat Tramways for a period. 2722.1 - 2nd copy located in BTM office filing cabinet 31/7/04 and collected. In poor condition compared to 2772.trams, tramways, sec news, ballarat, btps, reopening, ballarat tourist tramway

Yields information about the people who attended the 30anniversary reunion of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. Has a strong association with these people.Colour photograph of the former SEC Ballarat Tramway Employees photographed at the Queens Head Hotel on the occasion of the "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees' Reunion to mark 30 Years Closure of the Ballarat Tramways" on September 15, 2001. Photograph mounted within a white cardboard folder with the names of the attendees and period of service listed underneath. On the front cover has printed image of Ballarat 40 at Sebastopol with the name and date of the event printed on it. Folder prepared by Speilvogel Photographic, P.O. Box 1004, Ballarat Mail Centre, Vic. 3354. Featured in the photograph are: Babe Domaschenz, Austin Domaschenz, Han Van Oorschot, Brian Melville, P Carter, Jim Maher, Kevin Butler, Kevin Brookman, Norm Hamilton, John Everett, Howard Reynolds, Allan Meaney, John Truscott, Ron Knight, Neil Robe, Ian Wallis, Noel Kleine, Max Green, Ray Hall, George Gray, Michael Mahoney, Les Mark. 2nd copy of 1968 - ex Kevin Brookman, added 1/6/2009.trams, tramways, employees, reunions, tram crews

Black and white photographs of Cable car and trailer on display at Beaufort Victoria Lake Goldsmith Steam Traction Rally mid 1980's. This cable car set operated on Ballarat Tramway Museum track during Begonia Festivals 1987-1988. Photos by George Bishop.On the back photo in ink "Cable car and trailer on display at Beaufort Victoria Lake Goldsmith Steam Traction/ G.Bishop photo"tramways, trams, cable trams, lake goldsmith

Original bromide on A4 paper reproduction for BTPS advertising, illustrations, logo, three quarter front on view of tram. 3270.1 - No. 27 - with the words Ballarat Tourist Tramway top and bottom. Tram destination showing Carlton St. 3270.2 - No. 33 - with words Ballarat Vintage Tramwaytrams, tramways, btps, btm, logos, advertisements, illustrations

Series of two digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 12/6/2014 with the concrete being poured on 12-6-14 by Peter Waugh. 6029.1 - Paul Mong and ?? screeding off the concrete slab. 6029.2 - ditto with the isolating transformer in the background.Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction

Yields information about the way trams were driven in relation to the use of the tram controller.Digital image of a Motorman or driver's hand on the controller of a single truck car, or WH T1F controller, with the air gauge in the view as well. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Motorman's Hand"trams, tramways, tramcars, drivers, motormen, controllers

Yields information about the top of a Westinghouse T1F controller.Digital image, black and white, of the top of a Westinghouse T1F Controller from outside the door of the tram with the sunlight reflecting off the controller. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Westinghouse Controller"trams, tramways, tram controllers, tramcars

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/9/1971, titled "Display will aid appeal", about the Ballarat Historical Society having a display panel at the SEC offices about Ballarat's tramway history to aid an appeal for the Ballarat Children's Home Toddlers' rebuilding appeal.ballarat historical society, appeals, displays

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of the outside storage area at Clifton Hill cable tram depot with many trailers stored outside. Photo dated 26-5-1941 in album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Cars: 568, 528, 451, 575 and 496?trams, tramways, cable trams, clifton hill, trailers, closure, tram 568, tram 528, tram 451, tram 575, tram 496?

Image of Ballarat 40, Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, tram 40

Photograph of Ballarat Summer car No.20 and 3 other tramcars (2 with former double deck horse tram trailers) at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth. Photo shows the large passenger shelter/ESCO office, several pedestrians, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall. See item 5134 for a digital image and a copy negative.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas details of photograph and year on rear and number "T30". Also, "Ballarat Tramways", "Sturt Street in 1912", "Showing 3 old el types, 2 trailers and No.20 summer car(near band stand), "W.Jack Photo".ballarat, sturt st, tram 20, horse tram trailer

Colour illustration of eastbound Sturt Street tram with Town Hall in the background. ESCo tram towing former horse tram - Taken c1905 as tram does not appear to have a destination box fitted. Wal Jack has provided notes on the rear of the copy sent to Ken Magor, identifying the electric tram as No. 2 and the horse trailer as No. 4, the latter of which can be seen in the image. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer".Yields information about the ESCo electric trams towing former horse trams, passenger loading, colours schemes through the use of hand coloured and printed images.Colour illustration printed on plain paper and cut from a magazine or publication. Two copies held.On 2nd copy in pencil "Electric Supply Co of Victoria Ltd, Ballarat Tramways. No. 2 tram hauling No. 4 trailer, ex No 4 horse tram from Gardens in Sturt Street (from Doveton St), about 1912.trams, tramways, sturt st, horse trams, town hall, esco, tram 2, tram 4

Yields information about the type and presentation of books or information folders that were sent to the Electric Supply Company of Victoria about tramway products available on the market and the company the produced them.Folder with 24 pages of advertising pamphlets bound into it with two metal clip binders advertising products available from the Railway Track-Work Company and titled ""Railway Track Equipment - Track Grinding Machines, Welding and Bonding Machines - Bonds, Welding Steel, Grinding Wheels and Blocks". Has brochures or pamphlets for: . The Universal Rotary Track Grinder . Reciprocating Track Grinder . The Atlas Rail Grinder . The Ajax Electric Arc welders .Vertical Rail Lifter . The Jackson Electric Tie Tamper. Generally the lead page of each pamphlet has been imaged. Provides a description of each item, along with method of operation and parts listing generally. The folder has on a number of pages and the back cover, a sticker from Frank R. Perrot (Now Perrot and Adams Ltd), Machinery Merchant of 394 Kent St Sydney. Railway Track-work Company , Clementine, Thompson and Mercer Sts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. For a full scan of the document see the hi res file.Numerous: Front cover sticky label "1620" in top left hand corner, "Mr Pringle" on front cover and stamp with words "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 10" in ink on front cover. Inside front cover has a pencil note, behind the crease in the bottom right hand corner. On the first pamphlet "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 10" in ink on top right hand corner. On parts page for the Reciprocating Track Grinder has the "Perrot and Adam Ltd" company stamp.trams, tramways, trackwork, equipment, rails