Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and alterations to them in 1949 in a temporary format.Correspondence concerning the alterations to By-Law No. 1, in Sept. 1949. .1 - covering letter forwarding the typed amendments to the Manager Ballarat, dated 21/9/1949. Has a date stamp of 23/9/1949.. type on Quarto paper with SEC letter head. .2 - 6 pages - foolscap - carbon copy of the alterations to the By Law, re special trams, fares in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong and transfer checks. Dated under seal of the SEC 18/8/1949. trams, tramways, by laws, sec

SEC Ballarat No. 21 (heading to Mt Pleasant) and No. 27 (Victoria St.) crossing at Gardens loop, 21.1.61. No other vehicles in scene other than parked cars. Distant view.'SEC Ballarat No 21 to Mt Pleasant No. 27 to Victoria St at Gardens 21-1-61' in blue ink and 'W.Jack' stamped on slide in purple ink.tramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 21, tram 27

Part 1 - Ballarat Horse Trams - notes that much of the details was supplied by the late Inspector James. Part 2 - Electric Trams - gives dates for the withdrawal of the ESCo cars, routes, SEC and extensions, including the Forest City signals. 11 pages of a typed article or research report on foolscap paper titled "History of Ballarat Tramways - 1887 - 1953", written by Wal Jack, Gestetner printed. With the file is a set of A3 size laminated photocopies, provided by the donor. See also Reg Item 6419 for another copy.trams, tramways, sec, esco, ballarat, sec, horse trams, tramcars

Black and white photographs of Bendigo No. 23 and 19 at Charing Cross 12/1971. No. 23 has destination of Eaglehawk. The Beehive and Ezywalkin buildings in the background. No. 19 in the distance. Both trams have SEC Electric Cooking Roof Advertisements. Photos by George Bishop. .On the back of the photo in ink "SEC trams No. 19 and 23 (Bendigo System) at Charing Cross. / G. Bishop photo."tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, tram 19, tram 23

Yields information about the tram arrangements for the Royal visit to Ballarat in 1954. Has a strong association with the event.Newspaper cutting, The Courier, March 1954. SEC Public Notice, for the traffic arrangements for the Royal Visit Day, Saturday, 6th March 1954. gives details of the first cars, frequency, closure arrangements, shuttle services. Signed by H. W. Linaker, Manager.royal visit, ballarat, sec

Shows Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for the various sections, transfers, luggage of parcels, age of children. All fares in pence. In particular note the 1d fares for Sebastopol Post Office and the City Zone. See item 8025 for a the printed explanation of the new fare system introduced by the SEC in Ballarat from Sunday 3/10/1937,Demonstrates the work the SEC undertook to provide information on the new ticket system of 1937 and yields information about the system.Poster - printed on manila card in black ink.Numerous pencil and red colour pencil markings.tramways, sec, fares, sections, tickets

Yields information about Melbourne tramway trusts, track mileage, tramway Acts and Melbourne trams sold to the SEC.Set of four typed or handwritten research notes on line quarto paper. Not known who prepared them. .1 - Extracts from the Victorian Year Book 1909-16 and 1954 - notes on the trust, cable tram company, cable tram trust, electric tramway trusts. .2 Tramway Mileage (track) for Victoria except VR trams - from the year books, MMTB and SEC, 1901-09, 1913-14, 1950-54, SEC 1955-1960. .3 Tramway Acts - handwritten - 1910 to 1922 .4 - List of MMTB Cars sold to SEC, and others - handwritten trams, tramways, sec, mmtb, tramcars, track

Yields information about the painting of while lines at crossing lines to indicate clearances between tram lines.Carbon copy of a Hand written memo on SEC memo paper from D/E dated 1/3/1955, titled "Painting of White Lines on Loops”. signed by Les Denmead. BTPS Number "223" Has “223” in biro in bottom right hand and top right hand corners.trams, tramways, sec, crossing loop

Yields information about the status of the SEC's Ballarat B power station in 1962.An article on page 8 of The Courier Newspaper, 12 pages, for Monday April 23, 1962. Note the year, shown as 1961 on the front page and the editorial on page 3 is incorrect, the correct year is 1962 as shown on the other pages - see Reg Item 5909 for other items within the paper. Page 8 of the newspaper contains a photo and text about the SEC's Ballarat B power station, titled "A White Elephant?" and its usefulness giving other generators being brought on line. The SEC advised that it was still in use.ballarat, sec, power station, ballarat b power station

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 36. This tram was originally No. 15 purchased by the SEC in 1945. Number changed Sept. 1953. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 36, tram 15

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 37. This tram was originally No. 22 purchased by the SEC in 1945. Number changed Sept. 1952. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 37, tram 22

Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 2, Aug 1937 titled "The Commission visits Ballarat". The single page item details the visit of the SEC Commissioners to Ballarat 16/7/1936. Gives a list of the people from the SEC who visited. Met with Council, explained the purpose of the SEC - "not for profit". Visited the operations of the SEC in Ballarat, tramway works under the supervision of R. H. Meakin and a visit to Electra Hall. Features a photo of a line up of 21 motor vehicles outside the Ballarat Power House. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, city of ballarat, trackwork, electra hall

Yields information about the method for formalising the swapping of shifts between crews, in order for management purposes. Required signatures of both parties and approval by the Traffic Clerk.Duplicated SEC form titled "Application for Permission to Exchange Duties", form number S.115. Printed by a typed stencil or Gestetner process on duplicating paper. Headed SEC, Ballarat Tramways. Used for crews to formally seek approval for an exchange of shift or an exchange of days off with another crew, for a specific change of shift of with another shift. 2nd copy added 11/1/2007.trams, tramways, sec, rosters, crews, personnel

.1 Negative of a black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 28 near the SEC depot in Wendouree Parade, has Lake in the background. Tram in the ESCo colour scheme of Red and Cream/yellow - shows high bumper and small door and single step that was provided on opposite corners. Photo 2-6-1935. Alan Bradley advised in an e-mail 27/9/2006 that According to the rolling stock cards No. 28 was altered to the final one-man style and re-painted from red to green on 12/3/1938, the last Ballarat car to be so treated. 3566.2 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the same photograph as 3566.1 Rear of photo, image i2, dates the image as 2.6.1935. Image btm3566i3.jpg made from negative (N705) from within Wal Jack papers ex Keith Kings - (3200dpi - 19MB) scan - added 19/7/2019. Record Revised to updated for better images etc. 19/7/2019. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative. On rear of .1 in ink "SEC Ballarat 5241, "No. 28 (read and cream) altered with steps at opposite corners only. Wendouree Parade 2.6.35" and has the number T5, within the Wal Jack stamp.trams, tramways, sec, esco, livery, colour schemes, tram 28

Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system and the actual advice provided.Letter - four foolscap sheets, each with rounded corners, addressed to the Town Clerk, City of Ballarat and the Borough of Sebastopol, dated 1/2/1962, signed by the Secretary of the SEC D H Munro, advising Councils that the SEC no longer would support the tramways and that the propose to abandon them. Gives a history of the SEC involvement, finances, poor fare returns, time for the TRB to arrange bus replacement, future of the employees, includes Bendigo and Eaglehawk. Fourth sheet lists 11 years of finances and losses. With numbers of passengers carried.Date stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol

Used SEC 2/6 weekly ticket, ticket numbers B 209600. Originally printed and stapled into blocks of 20 tickets. The ticket is printed on a manila 210gsm card and printed using red ink to give day numbers, monthly, week number, transfers, and day of the week, excluding Sunday. Numbered on the right end of the ticket. Static number (1 - 7) on left indicates maybe the day of the issue. The ticket has been nipped in the day spaces 8 times and has been nipped for the month of April and week 1. On the rear of the ticket is the details of the ticket use, allowing the passenger one return journey between City and section 3 or 4. Not available on Sundays. The ticket was located on a tram behind a sandbox during maintenance works. Possibly lost by the original user.Yields information about the use of SEC Ballarat weekly tickets.Medium weight manila card weekly ticket used by the SEC Tramways in Ballarat - No. B209600.trams, tramways, tickets, weekly tickets, ballarat, secv tramways

Tram 28 opposite Town Hall in Sturt St. travelling away from photographer towards Lydiard St. Has bogie car in background on opposite side of road. Tram fitted with SEC and Castrol ads. Town Hall has scaffolding on the outside of part of it. Taken on 18-7-62.'SEC Ballarat, No. 28 in Sturt St., 18-7-62' and on reverse side, 'W.Jack Photo' in blue ink.tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, tram 28

Black and white photograph, of Cr. M. Martin driving No. 30 during the inauguration of the new Ballarat rolling stock during 1935. The Councillor is wearing a SEC drivers cap and a conductors cash bag. See also Reg. Item 3010 for the Official Party photograph. Photographed in Drummond St. North? with a crossing loop behind. Tram has "Special" showing. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg Item 2965 for the same photo of this item in SEC May 1936 issue of "Contact", which gave the date of September 1935. 3011.1 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the same photograph. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat tram fleet and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne, in particular No. 30. Taken at the time of the official launch of the tram by the SEC with the Mayor of Ballarat at the front of the tram.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".Has a TMSV Copyright stamp on the rear, which has been crossed out.tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, launch, drummond st nth?, tram 30

Yields information about the loss that Ballarat and Bendigo trams incurred and how it was reported.Clipping containing a number of local Ballarat news items, and one reporting on the tramway loss for Ballarat and Bendigo, 1959c, probably for 1958-59. Refers to a recent issue of "SEC News" Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdfsec, funding, annual reports

Yields information about the SEC's provision of awards to employees for 12 months of safety and has a strong association with the person that the award was granted to.Two piece butter dish - nickel plated silver tray with an "Electricity Supply Department" badge glued to the dish with the SEC logo and words "Safety Award" and a glass dish - fluted that acts as a butter or jam dish. Awarded to SEC Ballarat driver Allan Jeffries. Stamped on rear of dish "Cambridge A1 Quality". See also Reg Item 4301 for another example.tramways, trams, awards, safety, sec, crews, motormen

Newspaper report of the retirement of Stan Reynolds after 25 years of service as conductor/motorman with the SEC in Ballarat. Reports on the wallet of notes presented by Mr D McGregor, President of the Ballarat branch of the union, Mr F K White of the SEC and Mr Denmead Tramway Superintendent. Mr Reynolds retired on his 65th birthday.Yields information about the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.Digital image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 14-9-1966 of the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.tramways, trams, sec, retirements, stan reynolds, d mcgregor, unions

Black and white photograph of Ballarat 27, repainted by the BTM in the SEC 1930's colour scheme, at Carlton St terminus, Wendouree Parade March 1985. Photo by William F Scott. Printed on Agfa paper.On rear in ink "Car 27 soon after major restoration work and repainting in the original livery of the SEC" / "Ballarat Tramway Museum" / "William F Scott" and "3.1985"trams, tramways, btm, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27

Yields information about the loss that Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo trams incurred and how it was reported.Clipping containing reporting on the tramway loss for the Provincial tramways and in particular for Ballarat, titled "Our Tram Loss, L45,050", dated 2-2-1952, from the SEC's report for 1950-51. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdfsec, funding, annual reports

Type of coat worn by SEC tram crews in Ballarat from the mid 1930s through to 1971. Demonstrates the SEC Uniform in 1921. It is significant for its good condition, which is rare for an item of its age.Green woolen coat with brown leather detailing on sleeves and pockets, and three brass buttons. Buttons - "State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921" Tag - "David Klein PTY LTD" "22 Patrick Street, Melb. 32 3771" "Name J. Mason SEC Ballarat" "Date D.I 258716" "Pure Wool" btm, uniforms, conductors, ballarat tramway museum, coat, jacket

Photo of No. 18 turning from MacArthur St. into Drummond St. north, taken from north west corner. Side on view of 18. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting and SEC ad on roof. Adjacent to photographer is a compulsory tram stop painted on a pole with a white painted over section below it. Photo taken on 23-3-1962.'SEC Ballarat, No. 18 in Macarthur St., turning into Drummond St. 23-3-62' in blue inktramways, trams, macarthur st., drummond st., tram 18

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, pages 105, titled "Cutting the Ribbon" of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr J. Pryor cutting the ribbon to the open the extension of Lydiard St. North from Gregory St to Norman St or the New Cemetery. Notes the colour of the ribbon, the scissors and the Cr Pryor drove the tram over the extension. Features SEC No. 32 with flags and the SEC Logo over the headlight. Photo has name of the photographer "Richards & Co." Took place 9/1937. Note Item Not formally Numbered. See also Reg. Item 598 for another photo or this event.Has an inscription in ink "going to the End" in the bottom right hand corner.lydiard st nth, gregory st, sec, opening

Photograph of the SEC football team c.1945. 25 men, including one wearing a tramway uniform.Yields information about the SEC Ballarat Football team. Black and white photograph by Lassalle Studios. In ink: 'Tramway Football team. Back row 5th from one end with a hat on is my Dad'.ballarat tramways, tram crews, bill sewell, uniforms, football, sports, sec

Yields information about the transfer of trams to storage at the B Power Station following closure of the SEC Ballarat system and the workmen involved.Agfa blue and white plastic mount slides of the team involved in the relocation of No. 31 from the SEC Ballarat Depot the SEC Ballarat B Power station yard - 4/10/1971 - See Reg Item 3929 for list of dates of tram disposal. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, sec, depot, tram disposal, transporting trams, power station, crews, tram 31