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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Duty Officer Indicator Panel, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
Demonstrates the method in which drivers could communicate their availability. Wooden sign indicator panel with sliding cover used to show "Tramway Officers on Availability Duty" with countersunk screw holes, varnished timber with raised sides and yellow lettering. Used in depot office of SEC to show who was duty officer, with name written on paper and pasted in."Tramways Officers on Availability Duty"trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, depot, officers, inspectors, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, A.E.Widgery, early 1920's?
Black & White photograph of 16 ESCo tramway staff in front of the Grenville St. shelter at the east end of Sturt St. Photo taken before shelter moved in August 1923. On door behind standing staff is visible part of word "traffic" Personnel in uniform, though with varying shirts, jackets and some caps. On far right of photograph, is H.P.James, with words "dad" written in ink at his feet. Photo mounted onto card with black paper, photograph has rounded corners, card is depressed to receive photograph and then a rectangular depression around the photograph again. Has "A.E.Widgery" on btm right hand corner in gold print. copy 1 - black and white print, by John Phillips 9/97, laminated 10/97. Hi Res scan of the negative added 8/5/2020 as i2 - cuts out part of the building.Words "dad" on front, and on rear, white label with "5" written in it in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, tram crews, personnel, shelters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richards & Co Ballarat, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black & white photograph of the Ballarat Tramways Social Club taken in front of a Grenville St. office (in 1997 was the "The Pancake Kitchen" building. No date. Group of 16 people, men, women and 1 child. HP James second from Right dressed with face blackened. Other people in fancy dress, includes a person in a pram "Baby Thrives on Modern Diary Milk" written on the side. Photograph mounted onto cardboard with a grey textured face and depressed for photo. Has "Richards & Co. Ballarat" printed on bottom rh corner. On rear in Pencil "Ballarat Tramways Social Club (street procession) H.James second from Right" On rear in top left hand corner, white circle with "3" in green ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, personnel, social club -
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Certificate, John Phillips, BTPS Driver's Certificate, mid 1980's
BTPS Tram Drivers Certificate printed on fawn stippled paper with brown ink printing and BTPS Tram loco on left BTM corner. Stamped No. 1 and dated as issued to Driver Gavin Young on 22/12/74. Signed by R.Gilbert Traffic Manager. These certificates were printed in the mid 1980's and backdated to when the driver's passed their exams. On the reverse side there is no printing and it is a white sheet of paper. Note: Used for driver's certificates until the BTPS was renamed to the BTM, then a new type issued. Image of item added 27-11-2016tramways, trams, btps, driver's certificate, g.young -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Transport Regulation Board, "Report of Study Group on Consolidation of bus services in Ballarat and district", Mar. 1978
44 Page report dated March 1978 on Ballarat & District bus services and how they could be altered or consolidated. Includes background history, SEC trams, subsidies, school services, use. Printed report with brown covers and black plastic punch hole binding.trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Provisional Demand Analysis of the Urban Ballarat Bus Catchment Area", Feb. 1978
67 page document on the results of surveys done on Ballarat passenger services in late 1977 and early 1978, dated 2/78. Has survey forms, procedures, questionnaire, results etc. Table of contents, appendices. Printed onto duplicating paper. Single metal paper fastener in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services, surveys -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, State Transport Authority (Vic), "Public Transport Services in Ballarat", Jun. 1987
118 page report on Public Transport Services in Ballarat - June 1987. Includes index, Executive summary, cost of services, study results, recommendations, maps, bus timetables and service results. Bound with blue light card cover and plastic clear sheet front and bound with Gestener "Velo Bind"trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Handwritten Notes, Alan Bradley, Extract from "The People Movers - A History of Victoria's Private Bus Industry 1910-1992", 1995
512.1 - Seven page photocopy of parts of book by John Maddock on Victorian bus industry. p68 - Notes on Geelong and photograph of SECV Geelong 34 being transported to Ballarat in 1956. p81-85 0 Notes on Ballarat Bus services in particular Davis' bus services and others including demise of Ballarat tramways, with photographs. Parts of text have been marked with yellow highlighter by Donor. 512.2 - handwritten note to W.Doubleday from Alan Bradley in 1995 with comments including corrections on the text. Written on line A4 paper. Reference to the "Gunzel shop" refers to the Association of Railway Enthusiasts "Railfan Shop" in Melbourne. trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat, ballarat trams -
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Functional Object - SEC Cash Bag
Has a strong association with Dave Kellett, motorman and inspector in Ballarat; issued to crews in order collect fares, hold tickets and money.Leather bag with outside bag (for ticket wallet) with metal strips on openable section, fitted with push button catch, four coin compartment inside and adjustable shoulder strap. Has been fitted with a coin dispenser (screw and bolted in) for six different coins (50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, and 1c). Coin holder plastic - blue base, white top with red coin supports or bases and metal springs. Bag sewn with some rivets. On rear of bag, at top, stitching has been redone using copper wire.) Has an inscription inside. Not to be used in traffic.On inside of bag, opposite coin holder in blue biro "44 D.Kellett 7 Head St. Wendouree" On top of left hand side of coin holder, partly faded is "D.Kellett 7 Head St. Wendouree"trams, tramways, cash bag, tickets, fares, conductors bag -
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Functional Object - Ticket punch, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
Has a strong association with Dave Kellett, motorman and inspector in Ballarat; issued to crews in order check and cancel tickets.Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see sketch on original worksheet.Has letter "U" punched inside of handles near pin.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares -
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Functional Object - Square Key
Has a strong association with Dave Kellett, motorman and inspector in Ballarat; would have been issued to crews in order operate the tram car doors. Has been stamped for Dave Kellett's traffic number.Piece of chrome plated steel rod bent at 90 degrees and shaped at longer end to give a square shape for use in external doors on SECV Ballarat Trams - known as a square key. Was used to secure doors in both open and closed positions. Has been stamped 67 on one side at short end. See also Reg Items 6552 and 8317 for similar items."67"trams, tramways, tramcars, doors, locks, security -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 5/. Scholar's Monthly Ticket, c1949
Orange cloth backed paper ticket- 5/-. Scholar's monthly ticket, dated to expire 13 Nov 1949. See attached sheet for more details. Was used by Glenice Loddington of 847 Howitt St., Ballarat, who attended Ballarat Girls High School. Ticket No. B00594.On rear or cover has the outline of a locker key drawn on it.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Manila Adult Tourist ticket, 1/, c1943
Manila Adult Tourist ticket, 1/- Card Ticket No Ba 083105. Useable on all provincial tramways. See attached sheet for more information. Card preprinted for years 1943 to 1945 and dates for Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Allowed a return trip on all routes. Was punched for use on Monday Jan. 7, 1945 and used on trips 1 to 5 in Ballarat.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tickets, tourist ticket -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC 7c & 8c tram, late 1960's
SEC 7c & 8c tram tickets, paper flimsy ex blocks 527.1 - 7c C785340 - light blue print, black numbers. 527.2 - 8c A830312 - light green print, black numbers See attached sheet for further information.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat -
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Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), ESCo Check Ticket, 1920's?
ESCo Check Ticket- 1 1/2 d for 4 destinations from Grenville St. No 256, 397. See attached sheet for more information. Light green light card check ticket "Issued only in exchange for SLIP TICKET And entitles holder to travel between Sections stated on sides.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat, grenville st, esco -
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Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), ESCo Transfer Ticket 3d, c1920's
ESCo- Ballarat Tramways Adult Transfer Check Tickets (2 No. Cb4865 & Cb4866) See attached sheet for further details. Light brown card with black print and red over printed price of 3d.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat, esco -
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Literary work - Manuscript, "Conductor 23"
"Conductor 23" by H.P.James (1899 - 1949) as given to Ballarat Historical Society, 13/11/1945. This typewritten copy of 9 pages is virtually similar to earlier copies of "Conductor 23"as per Trolley Wire No.268 February 1997, pp3 -11, with additional material relating to tram travelling public of Ballarat & Mrs. Grubb's prayer meetings with "Trammies". - Stapled along top edge. (Photocopy as well). pdf image added 11-12-2016. Photo copy labelled 530Atrams, tramways, ballarat, horse trams, esco, conductors -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Dave Macartney, 4/08/1968 12:00:00 AM
Black & white photograph of Ballarat trams 18 and 28 at the intersection of Drummond St and Sturt St with Southern Cross Hotel in background. Close up photo of 18 with Lydiard St. Nth destination and 21 with Sebastopol destination. Photo shows complex of trackwork at this location. 531.1 - same photo, but differently framed, building more central. Held in 01-01-70. Added 10/11/2005.trams, tramways, ballarat, sebastopol, drummond st , tram 18, tram 28 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Bruce, 1970's
Telephoto black and white photo of SEC Ballarat No. 11 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St.. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant. High power telephoto photo - 300mm possibly. Has trees, poles, iron lacework of Sturt St. in foreground. Buildings in background. Also tram stop pole and end of section marker on top of shortened pole at this tram stop.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st , tram 11 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, John Phillips, 1984
Yields information about the appearance of 661following its repainting by the BTPS.Colour photograph of BTPS tram W3 661 on access track after completion of repainting in MMTB chocolate and cream paint style. Has destination of South Melbourne depot. 2nd copy ex William F Scott added 14/7/2009.ballarat, btps, tram 661 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, c1985
Black & white photo of SEC tram No. 18 on BTM depot fan track c1985, after completion of repainting to early 1960's colour scheme - that is dash lights, and white strip only under dash canopy.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm depot , tram 18 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, Easter 1962
Black and white photograph of SEC tram No. 18 in Albert St. Sebastopol, inbound, with Lydiard St. Nth destination. Photo has the front corner of a bogie tram in side of photograph. Tram 18 and bogie trams are both fitted with dash canopy lights but small white strips. Also has an advertisement for the AGE newspaper on cab front and "Electricity better for Cooking" roof ad.trams, tramways, ballarat, albert st., sebastopol , tram 18 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Bruce, 1970's
Black and white photograph of SEC tram No. 39 in Sturt St. Ballarat, with Mt Pleasant destination, passing St Andrews Kirk (Church). Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has SEC roof ad on side of tram.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., st andrews kirk , tram 39 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 1987 or 1988
Black and white photograph of SEC No. 26, after completion of work to convert back to ESCo colours and California Open Combination tramcar. Photograph taken on depot fan track, late 1987, or early 1988. Recommissioned Boxing Day 1987.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm depot , tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 1987
Black and white photograph of SEC No. 26, nearing completion of work to convert back to ESCo colours and California Open Combination tramcar. Photograph taken at St Aidans Drive, prior to foot boards and barrier rails being fitted. 30 or 31 October 1987. W.A.Doubleday in cabtrams, tramways, ballarat, st aidans drive , tram 26 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, late 1970's
Black and white photograph of SEC tram No. 33, operated by BTM, in Wendouree Parade, just to the north of Depot Junction, late 1970's . Tram has Eureka and SEC roof ads on side of tram, and is showing destination of Sturt St. West, indicating possibly soon after recommissioning in 1977. Small copy added 10/10/2019. Image updated.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, wendouree parade , tram 33 -
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Postcard, South Pacific Electric Railway, SEC tram No. 14 in Victoria St
Colour photocard with serrated edging of SEC tram No. 14 in Victoria St. passing St Alipius church. SPER Postcard No. 2, has details of tram on rear, as well as printer (Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd. Has been stamped in blue ink on rear "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS / OFFICIAL RE-OPENING / 1st FEBRUARY, 1975". Tram has a very glossy paint, and new blinds, photographed soon after repainting? trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sper, victoria st., tram 11 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1938
Black and white photo of SEC No. 23?(2nd) decorated with waxed flowers for the 1938 Centenary of the settlement in the Ballarat district. Has destination of "VIEW POINT". Tram is in unmodified form. Is a copy photograph, as in corners, photo holders are visible. Note original type of destination box, not built into roof of tram.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenary, decorated trams -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1970
Black and white photograph of SEC No. 12 passing the Titanic Bandstand after leaving Lydiard St. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. Tram has Mt Pleasant destination.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., titanic bandstand , tram 12 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 2/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of SEC No. 31 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St after having an accident. Photo is on the front only of the tram, one cab window smashed, dash canopy lighting cover partly torn off. Crew members - one inside tram, one on outside. Another person standing by the doorway wearing a leather apron. Trams has destination of Grey St. Sebastl" Person looking into tram wearing the leather apron is probably the driver of the Fruit truck that collided with the tram. Published in the Courier on 3/9/1971. 2nd copy added 29/5/05 - in good condition. Hi Res version added 16-12-2015. See Reg item 7132 for a poor copy of the original Newspaper which identifies both people as Nicholas Marios and D. Powell.On rear of photo "Copyright Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited" stamp in ink - very faint.trams, tramways, accidents, ballarat, sturt st, tram 31