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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ken Flecknoe
... ballarat courier... joined the Ballarat Courier newspaper in 1953 as company... the Ballarat Courier newspaper in 1953 as company secretary, becoming ...Kenneth Joynson Flecknoe joined the Ballarat School of Mines Council in 1979 becoming its 11th President in 1981. He joined the Ballarat Courier newspaper in 1953 as company secretary, becoming General Manager in 1966. Flecknoe joined the board of directors in 1968 and was managing director from 1969 until his retirement in 1987. Flecknoe was chairman of the Ballarat Broadcasters Pty Ltd (3BA), of the gateway Publishing Company which published newspapers in Ararat and Stawell and of the Ballarat Publishing Company which published Ballarat News, and was formerly deputy chairman of associated Broadcasting Services Ltd (BTV6 Ballarat and GMV Shepparton). He was also Chairman of the advisory board of Ballarat's St John of God Hospital. Flecknoe's contribution to the Royal South Street Society, of which he was a past president, and a committee member since 1961, was rewarded with life membership. He was also a life member of the Ballarat Historical Park Association (Sovereign Hill). The Ballarat School of Mines building in Albert Street was named "Flecknoe" in 1991, three years after Flecknoe's death.Photographic portraitken flecknoe, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines council, ballarat courier -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tourist Guides, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Visitors Guide July - Dec. 1998."', Jul. 1098
... Ballarat Courier Publication Issue 4 as 6 monthly Visitor...The Courier Ballarat... Ballarat Courier Publication Issue 4 as 6 monthly Visitor/Tourist ...Ballarat Courier Publication Issue 4 as 6 monthly Visitor/Tourist Guide. Including details of events in calendar format as well as some stores relating to major events, eg. the Begonia Festival Issue 4 - July to Dec. 1998, p20 under heading of Transport and tours, suggestion to historic tram ride, followed by a 1/6 page coloured photo of tram 26. Also on same page "City Circle Heritage Tour Bus" item. See 776.1 and .2 for previous issues. See Reg Item 5465 for City Circle Bus brochure.tourism, btm, tourist guides -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old No 1 revisits Town Hall", 14/12/1985 12:00:00 AM
... in the Ballarat Courier of Sat. 14/12/1985. Has story of its recovery...The Courier Ballarat... and photos appearing in the Ballarat Courier of Sat. 14/12/1985. Has ...Newspaper Clipping of the horse tram body (No. 1) photographed visiting the Ballarat Town Hall after its recovery in Anderson St. on Friday 13/12/1985 with story and photos appearing in the Ballarat Courier of Sat. 14/12/1985. Has story of its recovery, future, and photos of Richard Gilbert (President), talking to Ian Smith (Town Clerk) and a photo of it being built at the depot in 1887. Mentions property owner, Mr. Jack Leviston. See item 735 for detail and print of photo of No. 1 by Town Hall. Second copy added 18/6/2006trams, tramways, horse trams, town hall, tram recovery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 1907
... drawn cart. From the Ballarat Courier, Christmas supplement...The Courier Ballarat... Black & White Photograph/s The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the operation of ESCo trams in Wendouree Parade and the appearance and condition of the roadway at the time.Black and white photograph of Electric Supply Co. tram No. 18 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Reserve area, to the west of St Aidans Drive - on present BTM track. Tram travelling east, has poles with old style bracket arms, and white wooden posts on lake side. On right side of photograph under trees is a horse drawn cart. From the Ballarat Courier, Christmas supplement of 4-12-1907. Photo features also in postcard - Reg Item 3138. Copy 2 - added 28/7/2007 - from Alan Bradley's collection of photographs, to depot 5/2007.trams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, ballarat, gardens , tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 22/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. ...The Courier Ballarat... from. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier ...Yields information the operation of a Ballarat bogie tram in Melbourne following the close of the tramway system in 1971 and gives a direct comparison with a later model Melbourne tram.Series of two Black and White newspaper photographs of the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne on 22/9/1971. 3887.1 - 36 and W2 542 in bound on Princes Bridge with a number of men in hats waiting at the tram stop. Has "Tourism Week Go See Ballarat" signs on the tramcar and Jex Soap pads on No. 542. No. 36 has the destination of Sebastopol. 387.2 - a proof sheet of 12 photographs, 35mm negatives, of No. 36 in St Kilda Road/Swanston St that a photos were selected from. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. On the rear of each photograph is a Herald Sun copyright stamp.tramways, trams, hawthorn, melbourne, ballarat tourism, tram 36, tram 542 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 13 is back", 6/12/1983 12:00:00 AM
... 825 Front page (& rear page) of the Ballarat Courier...The Courier Ballarat...) of the Ballarat Courier of Tuesday Dec. 6, 1983 featuring ...Yields information about the arrival back in Ballarat of No. 13 from Lake Goldsmith, prior to unloading.825 Front page (& rear page) of the Ballarat Courier of Tuesday Dec. 6, 1983 featuring with a photograph of the return of the SECV Ballarat No. 13 to the BTPS depot. Sub heading of "And its the 13th tram in the lake sheds". Mentions owners, Lake Goldsmith and work needed to return the tram to service. Has photograph of Peter Winspur, Garry Wood, Peter Allen and Warren Doubleday standing by the truck with tram prior to unloading. 825.1 Newspaper Clipping of above, item cut out with only date on the top edge. See Reg Item 3830 for a print of the actual photograph used.trams, tramways, tram recovery, 13, btps -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Folder - Photographs ANZAC Day 1993
... Ballarat "Courier" Photos... goldfields Literature Ballarat RSL Ballarat Ballarat "Courier" Photos ...Ballarat "Courier" Photosliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, The Courier Ballarat, c1971
... by the Ballarat Courier Scanned at 100 dpi for 1531i.jpg...The Courier Ballarat... by the Ballarat Courier Scanned at 100 dpi for 1531i.jpg ...Colour print from a colour photocopy of a loaned black and white image of Ballarat tram No. 43 turning from Main St into Barkly St with Ballarat (Ballarat East) fire station in the background. Tram showing destination of Mt Pleasant. Has Milk bar on the south east corner in photograph. Taken c1971 Photo by the Ballarat Courier Scanned at 100 dpi for 1531i.jpg - with database Scanned at 200 dpi for 1531p.jpg - used to print image on colour laser printer 28/12/00 by WAD. Printed on small A4 sheet. Scanned at 300 dpi for 1531i.psd See Reg. item 3769 for original print of photograph.barkly st., main st, mt pleasant, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Transport", 11/06/1953 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier - 11/6/1953...The Courier Ballarat... with the Ballarat Courier, through an editorial and gives its views ...Has a strong association with the Ballarat Courier, through an editorial and gives its views on a possible takeover of the SEC tramways by the MMTB and whether trams should continue.Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier - 11/6/1953, Editorial, titled "Ballarat Transport", looking at the possibility of the MMTB taking over the operations of trams in Ballarat, just moving the losses around, quotes Mayor Cr. A. W. Nicholson, about the roads. The newspaper notes that every where else is closing its trams and replacing by buses. Gives the view that changes in transport methods could be a solution. See Reg Item 5647 for the newspaper cutting and report that resulted in this editorial. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.mmtb, sec, ballarat, editorial -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Courier 8/3/1938 p 9/10, Mar. 1938
... Pages 9 and 10 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat...The Courier Ballarat... of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier, 8/3/1938 p9 - Article ...Pages 9 and 10 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier, 8/3/1938 p9 - Article - "Prisoners aide in Municipal Work" - rifle range at Victoria Park, photo of "first train" Geelong Ballarat crossing Moorabool viaduct, Advertisements for Sherry stores, Berger Paints - S.E. Hobson and Harry Davies & Co. Department Store. p10 - article on Ballarat Banking, (see also archive item No. 200) - large ad from "The Bank of Australasia" - illustration of Ballarat in 1856 from Bath's Hotel - towards the Australasia Bank. Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, banking, victoria park, rifle range -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Mid-week Ballarat visitors won't miss the tram" - 20/11/1997, 20/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Clipping from page 3 of the Ballarat Courier newspaper...The Courier Ballarat... ink Clipping from page 3 of the Ballarat Courier newspaper ...Clipping from page 3 of the Ballarat Courier newspaper of 20 November 1997 with photo and small news item of the BTM commencing Wednesday operations. Has same photo that later appeared in the Melbourne Herald Sun -(see item 727). Article written by Barbara Adam and photo by David Whelan See also November 1997 (with newspaper Clipping in storage folder) for details of Wednesday operations and the interview, story by Darren Hutchesson. See also Reg items 726 and 727. 730.1 - 2nd copy in better condition, 2nd copy added 25 June 1999. See BTM Fares Please! 1997 and Reg. item No. 726730 - On side of page "Courier 20/11/97 page 3" in blue inktrams, tramways, btm, tramcar operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, The Courier Ballarat, Moving the Sturt St tram shelter, 18/12/1923 12:00:00 AM
... of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption...The Courier Ballarat... of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption ...Yields information about the removal of the large tram shelter at Grenville St and Sturt St.Illustration contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 44, of the removal of the tramway shelter near the intersection of Grenville and Sturt St. Shows a steam traction engine in front of the building prior to its removal. Cutting from the Christmas Number of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption "To clear the view the Tramway Shelter in Sturt St. was removed." Has the Suttons and Wynnes Tea and Luncheon rooms in the background. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2523i2 shows position on page relative to items 2523 and 2524. See also Reg Item 5596 for a standalone version of the same cutting - from the Wal Jack collection.trams, tramways, esco, shelters, grenville st, wynnes, suttons, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Removing the tramway shelter - Sturt St, 18/12/1923 12:00:00 AM
... the Christmas Number of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12...The Courier Ballarat... of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption ...Yields information about the removal of the large tram shelter at Grenville St and Sturt St.Illustration about the removal of the tramway shelter near the intersection of Grenville and Sturt St. Shows a steam traction engine in front of the building prior to its removal. Cutting from the Christmas Number of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption "To clear the view the Tramway Shelter in Sturt St. was removed." Has the Suttons and Wynnes Tea and Luncheon rooms in the background. Item was contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips - see btm5507-list.pdf for actual location. See also Reg Item 2523 for the same cutting in the H.P. James Notebooks.esco, shelters, grenville st, wynnes, suttons, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 27 tops million mark", 1/7/1968
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 1/7/1968...The Courier Ballarat... No. 27 tops million mark" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Tour undertaken by the TMSV to cellebrate No. 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat. Has a photo of the tram No. 27 at the depot (see item 3316 for a black and white print) and a photo of some of the travellers from the TMSV inside the tram (see item 3317) for details of the people. Due to a clerical error, it was later found that the tram had not reached that mark.Yields information about the No. 27 that was thought to have reached 1000,000 miles in Ballarat during 1968 - actually found out later to be an error - was about 900,000 miles. Decorated for an event to celebrate the occasion.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 1/7/1968, titled "Tram No. 27 tops million mark" about tram 27 reaching the million miles in Ballarat mark. tramways, tours, tmsv, million miles, depot, banner, tram 27, interiors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Volunteers keep trams rolling for 25 years", 27/12/199
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 27/12/1999...The Courier Ballarat... 25th Anniversary Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 27/12/1999 featuring a story and two photographs taken on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebrations (Boxing Day) of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Article by Peter Litras of the Courier. Quotes Stephen Butler about the history of the BTM. Image 1290i1 - scan of the whole article with photos 1290i2 - Photo of 40, with 671 in the background, 13 and 26 in Wendouree Parade the previous day during the rain. 1290i3 - Photo of Nicholas, Harry and Henry Hutchison giving Stephen Butler a hand turning the trolley pole on 13 at Carlton St. See also item 1294 of Mr. Matthew Hutchison holding Henry in a tramcar.trams, tramways, btm, volunteers, 25th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Will miss the tram", "Work begins on Lake Route", "Vale, The Tramways!", Aug. 1971
... of lined paper. Cuttings from the Ballarat Courier, date from...The Courier Ballarat..., The Tramways!" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 6 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Cuttings from the Ballarat Courier, date from around 23 August 1971 following the closure of the Victoria St lines and part of the Gardens route. Includes a poem titled "Vale, the Tramways!", written by SMP, an item by a staff report going to to school by tram in Victoria St and Sturt St ""Will miss the tram". Other items "Work begins on Lake Route" about the BTPS agreement with Council, quotes Paul Nicholson, removal of parking meters, derailment at the depot, and bus stop signs being damaged. Two of the clippings are photo copies. See also Reg item 3161 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, buses, btps, disposal, derailments -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat trams back on track", 12/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Cartoon by Burns of The Courier Ballarat of 12/12/1995...The Courier Ballarat... of The Courier Ballarat of 12/12/1995, titled "Ballarat trams back ...Cartoon by Burns of The Courier Ballarat of 12/12/1995, titled "Ballarat trams back on track" in the Letters to the Editor section. On the back of the cutting, taped on is the paper title, date and page number.trams, tramways, cartoons, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, M. Sargent, "Use tram money for employment schemes", 9/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 9/3...In the top right hand corner "The Ballarat Courier 9/3/96".... "The Ballarat Courier 9/3/96". Letters to the Editor of The Courier ...Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 9/3/1996 written by M. Sargent of Mt. Clear saying that the money use to bring trams back to Ballarat would be a waste of money and should be spent on schemes to help the long term unemployed. Also any work would cause disruption, roundabouts to be rebuilt, and countless accidents. Has been cut from the newspaper and the one long column of print cut into three and taped into a single squarer sheet of paper.In the top right hand corner "The Ballarat Courier 9/3/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The coming and going of our trams", 19/11/1983 12:00:00 AM
... One page feature article in the Ballarat's "The Courier...The Courier Ballarat... "The Courier" giving an outline history of the Ballarat tramway system ...One page feature article in the Ballarat's "The Courier" giving an outline history of the Ballarat tramway system with 6 photographs. Mentions the then recently published book "The Tramways of Australia" by Samuel Brimson. Published 19/11/1983. Titled "The coming and going of our trams". Published as part of the Courier's Saturday Magazine. 828.1 - 2nd copy in better condition.trams, tramways, ballarat, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Making the most of a lifetime experience", 26/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/12/2009...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, 26/12/2009, titled "Making the most ...Yields information about Richard Gilbert and his involvement in the Ballarat Tramway Museum and its establishment.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/12/2009, titled "Making the most of a lifetime experience" about Richard Gilbert and his involvement with the establishment of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Includes a photo of Richard.btm, btps -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat Illustrated for Enterprise, Education & Health
... Ballarat Courier Office...., J. J. Goller, Star Office, Ballarat Courier Office..., Ballarat Courier Office, Morsheads, M.B. John, Rowlands, Huttons ...Green, red and black soft covered facsimile booklet. The book includes numerous illustrations including Ballarat City Municipal Chambers, Ballarat Banking Co. Ltd, Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat Trustees, John McLeod, Pty Ltd, Ballaarat Gas Co., J. J. Goller, Star Office, Ballarat Courier Office, Morsheads, M.B. John, Rowlands, Huttons the Jewellers, Millers the Clothiers, James Smith Agricultural Machinery, Coles and Pullum, City Baths, Benoit's Sun Foundry, William Paterson Drapers, Eureka Terra Cotta and Tile Co., Ballarat Woollen & Worsted Co. Ltd, Sunnyside Woollen Mill, Red Shop tea Rooms, Allchine Bros., Brind's Dunnstown, Ballarat Breweing Co., R. Tunbridge & Sions, Ballarat Zoological Gardens, A. Cant Plumber, Hugh Jones, Eureka Reserve, W.F. Coltman, Loveland & Haslem, G. Warner, W. Cornell, Craig's Hotel, Electric Supply Company of Victoria (Ballarat), Longhurst's, P.C. Thornton, Cowley's Eureka Ironworks, W. Owen, Clarendon Ladies College, Lal Lal Falls, Corckers, Evening Echo Office, Campbell & Wilson and Broadbent brothers. A number of portraits associated with the above organisations are also reproduced in the booklet.non-fictionballarat, w miller, af alchin, a polson, wf longhurst, pj pringle, george crocker, r maddern, as rusden, w cornell, pc thorthon, w owen, cs benoit, h jones, d davies, j scullin, c walker, jh jones, j tyler, jj crifiths, n clark, s clark, cf taylor, tt hollway, morton, f davies, f herman, w knox, a cant, mb john, mwb john, wf coltman, w moir, j macleod, jj mcgowen, a hancock, j osborne, ao stubbs, rw baxter, g baxter, cg harvey, gh warner, cj coles, wj pullum, a mackenzie, jr petterson, ec chamberson, ba john, te miller, g miller, a bell, jh shelley, f sutton, re loveland, tr haslem, re loader, cuthbert, ballarat city municipal chambers, ballarat banking co. ltd, art gallery of ballarat, ballarat trustees, john mcleod, ballaarat gas co., j. j. goller, star office, ballarat courier office, morsheads, m.b. john, rowlands, huttons the jewellers, millers the clothiers, james smith agricultural machinery, coles and pullum, city baths, benoit's sun foundry, william paterson drapers, eureka terra cotta and tile co., ballarat woollen & worsted co. ltd, sunnyside woollen mill, red shop tea rooms, brind's dunnstown, ballarat breweing co., ballarat zoological gardens, a. cant plumber, hugh jones, eureka reserve, w.f. coltman, loveland & haslem, g. warner, w. cornell, craig's hotel, electric supply company of victoria (ballarat), longhurst's, p.c. thornton, cowley's eureka ironworks, w. owen, clarendon ladies college, lal lal falls, evening echo office, allchin brothers, r. tunbridge and sons, campbell and wilson, broadbent brothers, ballarat asylum, crockers -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Options for Long Term Placement of statues, Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4
... The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday, July 11, 2002. Author... Garner Dr Ballarat Botanical Gardens Ballarat Gardens Courier ...Proposal to relocate the Stoddart collection of Statues indoors after vandalism. "Stoddart Collection to be Moved Indoors"_Courier, Thursday 11th July 2002, page 4.Impact of vandalism on the statues over the yearsHalf page article with photo of Statue, Leda in the BBG, taken 1884.The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday, July 11, 2002. Author: Andrew Eales, City Council Reporterstoddart collection, vandalism, statues in the ballarat botanical gardens, statue of leda., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, courier -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper Supplement, The Courier - Ballarat, 18/05/2001
... The Courier - Ballarat... Schools 8 page supplement; Ballarat Learning. The Courier ...8 page supplement; Ballarat Learning.Ballarat Learning; Adult Learning; Primary Schools; Secondary Schoolseducation, ballarat, adult education, primary schools, secondary schools -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Mrs Mabel Julia Cuthbert, Philanthropist, Begonia House, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Courier, 12/2/1970
... Begonia House, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Courier, 12/2..., Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Courier, 12/2/1970. Work on paper Mrs ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat, cuthbert, begonia house, philanthropist -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "Support for Tram Plan", Aug. 2002
... the Couriers web poll. Has photos of Ballarat Tourism Board chair Judy...The Courier Ballarat... of parts of pages 1 and 2 of the Courier, Ballarat, 31/7/2002 ...Photocopy of parts of pages 1 and 2 of the Courier, Ballarat, 31/7/2002, titled "Support for Tram Plan" written by Catherine Best. The item reports on the meeting held the previous day at the Town Hall to explain the details of the $20m proposal to return trams to the streets of Ballarat. Notes the Couriers web poll. Has photos of Ballarat Tourism Board chair Judy Verlin and of part of the crowd at the meeting. Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 14-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley. Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, public meeting, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams return to Lake Wendouree", 12-9-2022
... Published by The Courier Ballarat on 12-9-2022 reporting...The Courier Ballarat... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Published by The Courier ...Published by The Courier Ballarat on 12-9-2022 reporting on the official opening and the recommencement of services on the reconstructed track in Wendoure Parade. Has a photo of tram 38 in Wendouree Parade by Michelle Smith. Quotes Peter Waugh about the new trackwork.Provides information about the recommencement of services in Wendouree Parade following track replacement.Newspaper clipping - Digital Image - "Trams return to Lake Wendouree" btm, tramways, grants, museum, ballarat, track replacement, opening, tram 38, new track -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "26,427 passengers for trams", Sep. 1971
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "26,427 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "26,427 passengers for trams", reporting on the BTPS's 1976 AGM held at Electra Hall. Reports on the plans of the Society, acquisition of trams ex Lismore and Melbourne, the surplus, office bearers.btps, agm, electra hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Historic Tram Photographs", 8/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/9/1971...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/9/1971, titled ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/9/1971, titled "Historic Tram Photographs", reporting on an exhibition of historical tram photos of Ballarat including Melbourne by the TMSV at the Commonwealth Bank on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts.closure, tmsv, displays -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Painted tram crossings warn cyclists", 19/12/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/12/2009...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/12/2009, titled "Painted ...Yields information about the problem with the cyclists at depot junction.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/12/2009, titled "Painted tram crossings warn cyclists" about the sandblasting of the rail head and painting lines on the roadway to reduce the potential for cyclists slipping on the rail head.On rear "19/12/2009" in pencil.wendouree parade, depot junction -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Courier, Ballarat, Book review "Tram ride to success", 24/4/2022
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/4/2021...The Courier, Ballarat... to success" Newspaper The Courier, Ballarat ...Book review from The Courier, titled "Tram ride to success", reviewing a book "The Promise of Gold and its results" written by David Griffiths. Looks at the life and work of John Garibaldi Roberts a supporter of the Arts and Chief Accountant of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo) and later the manager of the cable tram system for the MMTB. He retired in 1923. Has photos of the family, John at his work desk in 1910 and the directors of the MTOCo. Item written by Caleb Cluff of The Courier. One of Roberts guests was C J Dennis, who wrote Songs of the Sentimental bloke" while staying at Roberts place in the Dandenongs which had been formed from disused horse buses. Yields information about J G Roberts, a support of the Arts and a senior tramway manager.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/4/2021 titled Book review "Tram ride to success" and photo provided of C J Dennis inside one of the horse buses on Robert's Dandenong "Sunnyside" property.mtoco, j g roberts, chief accountant, c j dennis, sunnyside