Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC Bendigo 22, decorated for the royal visit at the Bendigo depot taken on 7-3-1954. Has Bendigo depot in background. The tram has been decorated with coloured lights, a crown on the side of the tram, a British flag on the front and a Royal banner, featuring the letters "ER". Photo from the Ron Fluck collection. Image i1 high res scan of the negatives added 18/1/2019.tramways, trams, bendigo, depot, 22, decorated trams, tram 22

Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising the formation of the BTPS following the end of the SEC system and seeking support. Has a sketch of a bogie tram in the top right hand corner. References to Ballarat spelt with 'aa'. Has post office box number, but with box number in a different type face, almost handwritten. A large number printed but not used by the BTPS due to the spelling of the word "Ballarat". Were used in the depot for many years as scrap paper.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, advertisements

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 41, passing depot junction with Lake Wendouree in background. Tram has been fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes, but prior to large white painted panel under driver's windows. Still has large triangles on front panel. On roof is advertising sign 'Electric Cooking is Matchless" Has destination of "Mt Pleasant". Photo shows track work into depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper.On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot trackwork, lake wendouree, ballarat, tram 41

Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 23 outside the Bendigo Post Office in Pall Mall. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo dated 23.11.62. Tram showing destination of "Depot". Tram has "Hutton's" ham or bacon ad on front dash panel, with to SEC roof ads "Electric Cooking" and "Switch to Electric Cooking".On rear top left hand corner "17 / 22.11.62" in very wavy handwriting, typical of an aged person.bendigo post office, bendigo, pall mall., tram 26

Black and white photograph of SEC Tram 33, as the BTM's first wedding tram in Feb. 1979. Photographed on No. 2 road on the depot fan with crossover and 3 road extension in background. Tram has been decorated for the wedding and has the couple standing in the doorway. See also 1978/79 annual report, back cover for another photograph of this occasion. Tram has Eureka Roofing Tiles ad on roof. Photo by Dave Macartney - 2/1979. Photocopy made 4/1999 for display purposes. 1015.1 - similar photo, but with whole of tram in the the photo - added 9/11/2005. see - 1978/1979 Annual Report of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Ltd.trams, tramways, weddings, btm, btm depot, tram 33

Black and white photograph of SEC Tram 37 in Wendouree Parade just after leaving the Haddon St. Loop, running empty into the City after leaving the depot. Tram showing SPECIAL and has SEC Roof Ad "Every things under control in my all electric kitchen" Photo by Dave Macartney - 23/12/1967. Photocopy made 4/1999 for display purposes. 2nd print added August 2000 - 127H x 177W.2nd copy - has in red ink "37 Haddon St. 23-12-67" / "Keystone Ballarat" and "Neg 1467-5" in corners.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, haddon st., special workings, tram 37

Black and white photograph of SEC Trams 26 and 28 in the City Loop on 23.12.1967 in the evening. Both trams have their lights on. Two motor cars parked with parking meters. In rear are the buildings on the south side of Sturt St to the west of Grenville St. Buildings in view are "Edments Hartleys", "Gear Chemist" and "Patersons". Photo by Dave Macartney - 23/12/1967. Copy1 - Photocopy made 4/1999 for display purposes. Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 203H x 268W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, night photo, tram 26, tram 28

Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp). Image added 20/11/2013In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'trams, tramways, museum establishment, btps, depot, city of ballarat

Yields information about the last tram to leave the Borough of Sebastopol at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system and the people involved.Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 21/9/1971 with photo of the Ballarat Mayor, Cr. J. A. Chisholm with his wife and a driver and conductor (of the last tram), reporting that the trams were given a rousing send off and have now been replaced by buses. Tram showing destination of "Depot". .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.In blue ink below the photograph "SUN 21/9/71", On the rear of the photograph has the stamp of "Harvey Studios Ballarat"trams, tramways, closure, cr. j. a. chisholm, last tram, bus replacement

Yields information about the lower end of Sturt St from the Grenville St intersection show a mid 1940's view - shows types of vehicles, shops and streetscape.Black and white photograph of Sturt St. in the mid 1940's looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, two people riding horses, a Vacuum Oil Co. truck in the bottom right hand corner and an SEC tram travelling west, just past the City Loop points. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06. Colour postcard of same photograph see Reg Item 2981 and another print see Reg Item 4284. Copy 2 - added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley collection of photographs, to depot 5/2007. State Library of Victoria has negative, VR Collection, Series 2716, Photo Number 842961. See also Reg Item 8329 for a better print. Which shows more detail.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., vr photos, tram 20

Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure

Series of black and white photos of SEC Ballarat 30 by Lindsay Bounds, late 1970, early 1971 on 8" x 10" prints. 840.1 - tram 30, city bound, at Bell St. Loop (?) crossing another single trucker. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. 840.2 - trams 13, 30 and 18 and another single trucker at the depot gates, all showing Depot or Depot via Drummond North destinations - possibly on a Sunday morning. 840.3 - Trams 13 and 30 on the north side of Drummond St. north, with Sturt St. Mansions buildings behind. Winter photo. Tram 30 has Lydiard St. Nth destination, while 13 has Victoria St. 840.4 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St., bound for Sebastopol with Post office in background. 840.5 - Tram 30 in Victoria St. bound for Gardens via Sturt St. West. 840.6 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St. at Drummond St. bound for Lydiard St. North. Has lights on. 840.7 - Tram 30 west bound in Victoria St. at King St. loop with St. Alipius church in background. Many Holden motor cars in photo as well. Some imperfections in the printing of the photograph.trams, tramways, victoria st., sturt st, skipton st., tram 30, tram 13, tram 18

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC bogie tram 38 and single truck, tram 21 crossing at Depot Loop in Wendouree Parade on 4/9/1963. both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white section under the driver's windows. Rainy day. Tram 38 has Castrol Advertisement and 21 a Twin Lakes and another roof ad. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019tramways, trams, wendouree parade, crossing loop, ballarat, depot loop, tram 38, tram 21

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC single trucker tram No. 17 at the depot in front of No. 1 road doors. Tram has large white triangles on the front dash panel. Photo taken 31.12.1958. High res scan of negative added 22/1/2020 as i.tramways, trams, depot, 17, ballarat, tram 17

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC Scrubber car at the depot in "0" road, with Tennis Court in background. At end of track. Photo taken 4-9-1963. High Res scan of negative added 17/1/2019 see image i1.tramways, trams, depot, scrubber tram, ballarat, tennis court, tram scrubber

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC Scrubber car, end view looking south, at the depot in "0" road, with Tennis Court in background. At end of track. Photo taken 31-12-1958. Image i1 high res scan of the negatives added 18/1/2019.tramways, trams, depot, scrubber tram, ballarat, tennis court, tram scrubber

Black and white photograph of MMTB No. H60 at Kew depot. Tram painted in MMTB chocolate and cream colour scheme. Side elevation photo with depot buildings in background. Taken prior to modification of roofs at end of cars to building in destination box. Tram of same class at SEC No. 18 See also Registration No. 555 ( for end view of tram) and 550 for another copy of this print. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo, different stamp to previous items from the same company.On rear in pencil "P & M", "M&MTB" and "38" in a circle.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, h class, tram 60

Yields information about the ex Melbourne bogie trams brought to Ballarat early 1950's and after preparation for service in BallaratBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of Ballarat tram No. 40 on the depot fan at Ballarat, probably soon after being placed in service after repainting to SEC colour scheme in 1951. Two copies of the negative held. See also Registration Number 889 for another copy of this photograph. Two copies of print held - Copy 1 - ex display board - see history of object - has been cropped on sides. - 187H x 233W Copy 2 - 180 x 243 print mounted onto heavy black cardboard sheet - 243H x 304W - for display purposes - stored in 01-03-47 Copy 3 - 165H x 216W - added 26/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06. Scan of the negative held added 15/5/2020 as i1. Low res version i2.tramways, trams, 40, depot, bogie trams, tram 40

Yields information ex Adelaide A class trams that were rebuilt by the SEC mid 1930's for service in Ballarat and the as painted conditionBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of Ballarat No. 21 following conversion work by the SEC to enclose the ends of the car for Ballarat conditions from ex Adelaide No. 10. Photographed in the depot yard. 1358.1 - looking towards to the depot building. 1358.2 - looking towards Wendouree Parade. 2nd copy of both photos added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley collection of photographs, received 5/2007, large formats 203H x 253W. See also btm3903 for duplicate images and high resolution images. Hi Res scan of neg added 16/5/2020.tramways, trams, adelaide, mmtb, conversion, tram 21

Yields information ex Adelaide A class trams that were rebuilt by the SEC mid 1930's for service in Ballarat in as received condition ex AdelaideBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of ex Adelaide No. 69, later to become Ballarat No. 23, probably photographed soon after delivery in the depot yard, with the depot in the background. Car has the Adelaide type destination box, showing 'CITY'. Hi Res scan of neg added 16/5/2020.tramways, trams, adelaide, ballarat depot, conversion, tram 69, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductors, a view of the tram at night and the formal launch of the tram by the SECSet of three Black and white photo prints from a collected negative of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. 1362.1 - Photographed in the depot fan, showing 'SPECIAL', has depot buildings in the background. 1362.2 - Night photograph of the tram at a loop - showing "Lydiard St. North'. 1362.3 - Night photograph, possibly at the Official Launch, with a large group of mainly hatted gentlemen standing for the photo by the tramcar, with the Motorman at the controls. 1362.4 - same print as 1362.1, but taken from a photograph album - 3 copies, added 15/6/2009, donation ex William F. Scott. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram and 2524 for notes regarding the Official Launch and another photograph.. Copy 2 - of all above photographs added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - larger size prints. See Reg Item 3909 for an original mounted print of 1362.3. See Reg Item 3910 for an original mounted print of 1362.2. See Reg Item 3911 for an original mounted print of 1362.1. High res scans of negatives changed over 13/5/2020. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.1362.4 - "Ballarat car 23 / Basil W. Miller Collection"tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23

Yields information about an accident or collision between a tramcar and a vehicle late 1930's. Gives information about the damage to both tramcarSet of three Black and white photo prints from collected negative of Ballarat (SEC) No. 20 photographed in the depot yard following a collision or an accident with a vehicle. Thought to be late 1930's. 1364.1 - close up of front dash panel cabin showing damaged bumper, broken window pillar and "crunched" panel. 1364.2 - view of end panel from side that was not substantially damaged. 1364.3 - view of end panel from side that was hit. See also Reg Item 3905 for a mounted set of these photographs along with that of Reg Item. 1367. .Negatives rescanned 17/5/2020 and image updated. tramways, trams, accidents, collision, damage, tram 20

Yields information about an accident or collision between a tramcar and a vehicle late 1930's. Gives information about the damage to the tramcar and details of the liverySet of three Black and white photo prints from collected negative of Ballarat (SEC) No. 16 photographed in the depot yard following a collision with vehicle. Thought to be late 1930's. 1364.1 - photo of front dash panel cabin showing damage end panel, doorway and slight damage to bumper bar. 1364.2 - as above, but more side on. 1364.3 - close up of the damage to the tram. Copy 2 - of all above photos - large format prints (253H x 203W) - added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley holding of prints, received 5/2007. See also Reg Item 3904 for a mounted set of these photographs along with that of Reg Item. 580, 1019 and 1365. .Negatives rescanned 17/5/2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, accidents, collision, damage, tram 16

Yields information about an accident or collision between a tramcar and a vehicle late 1930's. Gives information about the damage to the tramcar and livery detailsSet of four Black and white photo prints from collected negative of Ballarat (SEC) No. 27 photographed in the depot yard after a collision with motor vehicle or possibly another tram, as the damage is at the roof line, where the two trams tend to hit before hitting at the bumper bar level. Thought to be late 1930's. 1367.1 - general view of the end cab showing the damage to the roof level, destination box and beading. 1367.2 - close up of the damage from one side. 1367.3 - side on view showing how the driver's windows have been pushed back. 1367.4 - close up of the damage from the opposite side to that of 1367.2 Copy 2 - of all above photos - large format prints (253H x 203W) - added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley holding of prints, received 5/2007. See also Reg Item 3905 for a mounted set of these photographs along with that of Reg Item. 1364. .Negatives rescanned 17/5/2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, accidents, collision, damage, tram 27

Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 29, decorated for the 1939 Floral Festival. Photographed in the depot yard, with the depot buildings and Bundy Clock in the background. See also Reg. Item 1363 for another photo of the tram at Depot Junction. Tram showing "SPECIAL". See Reg. Item 2911 for a Newspaper photograph of this tram with hostesses. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 Copy 2 - added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley collection of photographs 5/2007, poor print. Very similar photo from the Wal Jack album see - btm5189.trams, tramways, 1939 floral festival, floral tram, decorated trams, special trams, depot, tram 29

Black and white photograph of bogie tram No. 43 at Gardens Loop, photographed in the early evening. Has a SEC Roof Advertisement "Everything's under control in my all-electric kitchen". Copy 1 - Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 210H x 288W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.trams, tramways, gardens loop, bogie trams, night photo, tram 43

Black and white photograph of SEC No. 32 and two other single truckers at the City Centre in Sturt St, on the north side. Photographed by R.G. Vanselow at 11.05pm on 30/8/1968. The three crew members (drivers) are standing by the tram stop pole while an Inspector walks towards them. Photo has the SEC building in the background. Tram 32 has a Wilkinson Sword razor blade roof ad. The 2nd tram has a roof ad for Myers Pixietown. Tram 32 showing destination of "Victoria St." Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 1380 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 210H x 272W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.On rear in pencil "Approx. 11.05pm, Fri 30 August 1968 / City Centre, Sturt St, / Ballarat" and in bottom right hand corner, in ink "With Compliments / R.G." and stamped in black ink "Vanselow".trams, tramways, city centre, sturt st, night photo, tram 32

Black and white photograph of SEC Nos 12 and 18 meeting at the corner of Drummond Street and Sturt St. Taken by Dave Macartney 4/8/1968. Both trams inbound. No. 12 turning from Drummond St. Nth, showing "Depot via Drummond Nth" and No. 18 ex Sebastopol line. Both trams have the blinds drawn. Tram 12 has a "Twin Lakes" sign. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06. See also Reg Item 2139 for another print of this scene, but differently framed. 1412.1 - same photo, differently framed. Added 10/11/2005 - to be 01-01-70. trams, tramways, hospital corner, sturt st, junction, tram 18, tram 12

Colour photograph of BTPS recovering SEC tram No. 18 from Victory Park Sebastopol, 2/11/1982. The tram was provided by the Borough of Sebastopol. Barry James Cranes lifting the tram from just outside its storage shelter. Tram showing destination of Depot. From a slide of Warren Doubleday - slide number 27-82-24. Print by John Phillips. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06. Record updated for photographer and slide number 19/10/2013. See Reg Item 7776 and 7777 for the full set of photographs taken by Warren. See 1982/1983 Annual report of the BTPS.borough of sebastopol, tram recovery, sebastopol, barry james, tram 18