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

Yields information about the nature of the day/s towards the last full day of operation - at the tram depot. Used in the Courier Supplement to mark the closure of the system and how the Courier photo was used by another newspaper for another purpose.Newspaper clipping from The Age, Melbourne, 17/6/1972 editorial in the real estate section, p31, reporting the proposed sale of Wendouree Parade tram depot. To be offered at auction today at 10.30am, gives dimensions of block and auctioneers, Edgar Bartrop Pty Ltd. with photo of the depot from the street. For original of Photograph see Reg. item 3773. Also used in the Courier Supplement following the closure of the tramway.trams, tramways, depot, depot sale, ballarat, tram depot

Newspaper clipping from a newspaper (possibly Melbourne Sun) of 17/9/1970, reporting on the a head - on collision or accident between tram and a semi trailer in Ballarat the previous night. Reports on the injuries to the passenger (Maree Matthews), truck driver (Ronald Cox) and the tram driver (Ian Tierney), gives names and details, time of collision, location and the name and account of an eye-witness. Location given as Victoria St. and Queen St. Reference item with Reg. No. 551 for photo and other details of references etc. See also items Reg Nos. 1088, 1089.In red ink in upper right hand corner, '17/9/70'trams, tramways, accidents, 20, victoria st, collision

Black and white photograph of Sturt St. Ballarat, east end, taken from a Grenville St. building looking west. Shows two ESCo trams, possibly No. 11 eastbound and 17?, westbound. Street track looks new, flags on many buildings in photo, good view of buildings on the West side of the street. Has caption "Sturt Street, Ballarat" top right hand corner and number "300,975(JW), bottom right hand corner. Photo mounted on black faced cardboard for display purposes. Has had tape on rear card, since removed. Part of photo also used in a Ballarat Business brochure, see Reg. Item No. ?trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, street scenes, esco , tram 11 (esco) and 17? (esco)

Small newspaper item in Ballarat Courier of 17/3/1998 about the record crowds carried by the BTM during the 1998 Begonia Festival, based on a press release by Richard Gilbert. Clipping on the bottom right hand corner of page 6. Also filed are pages 5,6,31 and 32. trams, tramways, begonia festival, btm, passengers

Newspaper Clipping, dated Tuesday 17/1/1984, page 6 of the Ballarat Courier. Photograph of the side of tram 27 with two young visitors one from Ballarat and the other a friend from Sydney at the front of the tram - looking along side on view, with a photo caption within the photograph. Tram 27 had a Twin Lakes sign and the APM paper ad on side until repainted into the 1930's colour scheme (DMcC - 25/7/1998) Monique Peachey of Ballarat and Katherine Cobley of Sydney in the photograph.In ink at top of Clipping "Page 6, Courier, Tues 17/1/1984)trams, tramways, btps, visitors, publicity

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of three single truckers (tram 32 lead tram) and a bogie tram stored at City Loop, Sturt St., 11/11/1965, with another single truck entering area in rear of photograph. Tram 32 has SEC advertising board (Electric Cooking - Matchless) and a Castrol advert. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019.tramways, trams, city loop, sturt st, ballarat, tram 32

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 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 bogie tram 35, north bound in Lydiard St. North, about to cross the railway level crossing. Has the signal gantry in the background with part of the railway gates and Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd. General Carriers building in the background as well. Photo taken 2-1-1959. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019tramways, trams, railway station, lydiard st. north, ballarat, tram 35

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of decorated SEC tram 23 for the centenary of the discovery of gold in Ballarat. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North, has Town Hall in Background. Shows detail of decoration. Taken on 26-3-1951. Shows arrangement for mirrors on a single truck - rare? High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019tramways, trams, gold tram, gold centenary, ballarat, decorated trams, tram 23

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC tram No. 40 in Barkly St., Ballarat, Mt. Pleasant line. Side on view of the tram going up a slight hill, looking across a vacant block of land. Photo taken 29-10-1962. Ron Fluck collection. Has "Eureka Roofing Tiles" and SEC "Electricity Best for Cooking" advertisements on the roof of the tram. High Res scan of negative added 17/1/2019.tramways, trams, mt pleasant, barkly st., ballarat, 40, tram 40

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 truck late 1930's. Gives information about the tramcar livery, and the damage to both vehiclesSet of five Black and white photo prints from collected negative of Ballarat (SEC) No. 14 photographed in collision with a truck in Drummond St. North, at corner of Webster St. mid 1939 - see note re repair. 1365.1 - general view of collision, with truck in the foreground, with tram 14 behind. 1365.2 - side view showing side of tram and rear end of the truck. 1365.3 - view from the front, showing the truck (Reg. No. 277.745) and the front of the tram. Tram showing destination of Gardens via Drummond St. Nth. 1365.4 - General view of collision, from about 20m away, showing point of collision and how far the tram travelled prior to stopping. Large amount of earth (mud) on the road. 1365.5 - view of the front end of the tram, showing collision damage after the truck has been removed. Good detail of the lining and "Pay as you Enter" sign. Note this photo was used in the lining of No. 27. The tramcar body card shows it was repaired following an accident June 1939. (Note added 2-2-19). 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 1366. .Negatives rescanned 17/5/2020 and image updated. tramways, trams, accidents, collision, damage, drummond st. nth. , tram 14

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

Set of 22 photographs taken by Carolyn Dean of the loading, transport and off loading of ex MMTB/Metropolitan Transit scrubber tram No. 8W (8) from Preston Workshops to Ballarat on 10/9/1999. All on Kodak Royal paper. Most feature a number of people in the photograph. 1. Loading tram at Preston 2. ditto 3. ditto 4. tram loaded 5. Ready to leave Preston with articulated tram No. 2121 alongside. 6. ditto 7. Arrived in Wendouree Parade, rainy day. 8. ditto at Windmill Drive North - L.Arthur truck 9. Moving to off loading position at Old loop, with tower truck in background 10. Barry James crane about to lift. 11. Lifted off truck 12. About to be lowered onto the ground 13. ditto 14. On the track 15. Crane being packed up. 16. Waiting to be towed. 17. W3 661 being coupled up. 18. ditto 19. Group photo - from left to right - Paul Mong, Mark McKay, Alastair Reither, Stephen Butler, Carolyn Dean, John Phillips, Simon Jenkins, Warren Doubleday and Alan Snowball. 20. Being towed into the depot 21. Crossing Wendouree Parade 22. Being pushed by 671into 7 Road. Note image 19A used by Museums Australia in a display - collections and people, 9/2001 - display boards. - similar image to 19, photo by Carolyn Dean on Warren Doubleday's camera. Added 2/2002. All have "10.9.99" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" on rear.scrubber tram, delivery of tramcars, unloading, btm, tram 8, tram 8w

Yields information about the interior appearance of the Geelong depot.Negative No. 263 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of the general view of the car barn from the inside by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. AETA special tram in background. 1545.1 - black and white image, made by Bill Scott on AGFA Prestige Digital paper, correct way around. Image on 1545 is reversed. Added 17/7/2009 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated. 1545.1 - in ink "38)" in top left hand corner. Along bottom "Geelong depot Car 39 in background 2.4.1955 on a AETA tour Geoffrey Grant pic" and "William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot

110 page A4 sized bound document - "Proceedings of the Fourteenth Conference of the Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia in conjunction with the Annual Conference of the National Federation of Rail Societies Inc. 29 May to 4 June 1998." Has plastic cover, green inside cover with title and white back cover. Is wire bound. Front page has the title details. Edited by Douglas Johns. Front page gives title of conference logo and theme "Conference '98 The Way Ahead", details of the Conference Hosts, (Tramway Historical Society Inc.), venue, convenor and conference management. Page 3 has colour photograph of the delegates assembled in front of Kitson Steam No. 7 and double decker trailers Nos. 10 and 74 at Ferrymead. (14th Conference) Contents: 1. Papers Opening address by Clive Peter, Chief Executive of Christchurch Transport Ltd. Key Note address - Phil A'vard Recording and preserving today for tomorrow Steam Engine Driver's Report Adding value to your product Internet help for the voluntary society What to do until the Coroner comes Computer cataloguing your collection The role of the regulator in rail transport safety Victorian electric train preservation History is more than rolling stock - remember the infrastructure Heritage fundraising in the public sector The Christchurch Tramway - 3 1/2 years on Museum trams on commercial tramways Remember the Society in your will The future of Tramway topics How to increase revenue for your museum Transport deregulation - a personal view Acquiring tram parts from Calcutta Model tramway clinic. 2. Annual Reports 3. Trip Reports 4. programme, attendees, NRFS Reports. Photograph of participants added 22/3/2021. For a scan of the actual proceedings see the cotma.org.au/proceedings.Page 1 has BTM Received stamp, date (17 Oct. 2000) and item No. 9639.trams, tramways, cotma, christchurch, proceedings, conferences

Demonstrates aspects of the closure of the Ballarat Tramways by the SEC in 1971 through a house magazine. Has a front cover photo featuring crews, personal notes on trammies and a feature article on the SEC in Ballarat itself. Strong Association with a number of tramway identities."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. - btm1699i1 Page 2 - has notes on the cover, trams in Ballarat, a brief history include notes on the "most popular conductress" and happenings on the trams. Centre page spread has 10 photographs of staff and activities in Ballarat, including a photo of Ballarat No. 17 being loaded onto a truck for the TMSV. - btm1699i2 and i3 Page 10 has a small note on the retirement of Mr. Arthur Maxwell, Senior Traffic Inspector Page 11 has a small note and photo of Mr Leslie Denmead, following his retirement as Departmental Tramway Superintendent - btm1699i4. Second copy added 3-8-2006. 3rd copy added 22-7-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.On top left hand corner in blue ink, "Sarah"trams, tramways, sec news, ballarat, closure, power supply

Black and white photograph of a Bendigo Single Truck cross bench tramcar (either 17 or 18) when built new in 1913. Tram has words "Bendigo and Eaglehawk Tramways" on top rail above windows. Photograph appears to be a photo of another print, with black ink "15" in the bottom left hand corner on the newer print on copy 1 of the item only. See page 30 of Destination Eaglehawktrams, tramways, bendigo, cross bench tram

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday, June 19, 1972 titled "Housing plan for tram depot site". Reports on the sale of the former tram depot on Saturday June 17 for $54,500. The purchaser expected to start development of housing on the site within three months. Reports on the sale, purchaser and SEC's views. Features a photo of Edgar Bartrop reading the contract. Others in the photo are Bruce Bartrop, SEC Estate officer, Mr. R. Morrison and SEC Manager Mr. I. F. Pellas. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.depot, buildings, auctions, bartrop

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Saturday, 17 June 1972, titled "Ballarat Trams are on the Move". Reports on the move of tram No. 26 from the SEC Depot to the BTPS depot the previous day. Quotes Society Vice-president, Mr. M. Calnin. Took all day to complete the move on one of the trams. Three other trams had been moved to the loop during the afternoon. Has a photo of No. 26 at the Gardens Loop. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.depot, buildings, btps, moving trams, gardens loop

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, dated Monday 17/4/1972, titled "End of the line in Bendigo" showing a photograph of Bendigo tram driver Bob Wirth standing by Bendigo No. 26 prior to its last trip to Eaglehawk and then the depot. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. .1 - black and white print of the photograph in fair order. Added 11-8-2016tramways, trams, bendigo, tramway closure, last tram

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, dated Monday 17/4/1972, column written by Keith Dunstan titled "A place in the sun" detailing the events, musings and some identities names of the closure of the Bendigo tramway system the previous day. Has a photo of No. 26 climbing View St from Charing Cross. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself. For full print of the photograph, see Reg Item 3888.bendigo, tramway closure, last tram

Demonstrates an artists impression of Ballarat tramways at the time of the closure by the SEC. Prepared for sale by the BTPS.Print of an illustration of Ballarat No. 17 possibly in Wendouree Parade prepared for sale by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) by Andrew Foy c1972. Notes on the base of the illustration about the goals of the BTPS, membership and address. Printed on 130gsm embossed buff paper. 2230.1 - printed in red, with copyright notice on rear, signed by Andrew L. Foy and dated 25/1/1972. 2230.2 - printed in black, as above. See Reg Item 8223 for an illustration of No. 40 in the same style.Copy right notice on rear of 2230.1 - photocopied on.trams, tramways, ballarat, illustrations, sketches

Newspaper Clipping from the January 17 2003 issue of The Courier, Ballarat magazine known as "extra" in the cityscape Section, pages 6 and 7, titled "Society keeps history alive". Written and photographed by Julia Hodges features a photo of the El-Moussalli family on No. 45, an interior view of No. 45, a controller top (No. 40), sign, Sam Boon inside a tramcar, air gauge and brake handle (45), interior shot of depot from roof of No. 1 and end view of No. 1. Text includes comments from Sam Boon about working on the trams, their history, and some facts about the Museum. Features 8 photographs. See images for details.btm, sam boon, museum operations

28 sheets contained within a folded buff coloured cover secured with folded metal clips and washers, titled "Air Brakes for Tramways". Published by the Westinghouse Brake & Saxby Signal Co. Ltd. of 82 York Road, Kings Cross London in 1933/34. Contains various data sheets for various Westinghouse brake system components. Cover sheet with index. Air brakes for Tramways - June 1934 - fold out sheet and single sheet - DP12. Interconnection of air and magnetic track brakes - June 1934 - fold out sheet and a single sheet - DP12a Motor Driven Air compressor - type DH - March 1933 - four sheets - DP1 Air Compressor type E13 - June 1934 - two sheets - DP18 Electric compressor Governor's - ES16, ES16C and NS16 - April 1934 - six sheets - DP7 Drivers Brake Valve No. 9 - July 1934 - one sheet - DS7 Improved self lapping Driver's Brake Valve - October 1933 - two sheets - DP27a Westinghouse Air brake cylinders - April 1934 - two sheets -DP35 Quick Release Valve - June 1934 - 1 sheet - DS18 Double Check Valve - July 1934 - 1 sheet DS8 Double Check Valve No. 19 - June 1934 - 1 sheet DS8a Conductors Emergency Valves - June 1934 - 2 sheets - DP37 Pneumatic Sanding apparatus - July 1934 - 1 sheet DS11 Safety Valve Type N - June 1934 - 1 sheet DS17. Contents scanned to COTMA Web site 5/2/2011."Colin Rutledge" stamped on top of page 1 and date stamp of "The Westinghouse Brake Co. Ltd. Melbourne 17 Dec 1934" on front cover.trams, tramways, westinghouse, tramcar brakes, compressors, governors, equipment