Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/9/1971 reporting that the City Council will raise no objection to a proposal by the Ballarat Christmas Crib Committee to use the tram shelter at the eastern end of Sturt St. for a nativity display at Christmas. The cutting notes that the shelter would be removed after this display.In black biro in top right hand corner "14/9/71"trams, tramways, shelters, christmas, sturt st.

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, late January 1972 showing a picture of the foundations of the tram shelter at Grenville and Sturt Streets being removed by a SEC worker (Mr. Ron Rathnie) using a large jackhammer. No date given on cutting, but on rear is an item about a visiting theological student, about a concert to be held on Feb. 1.trams, tramways, shelters, demolition, sturt st.

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/11/1971 about the Zion Congregational Church's new 'kindertram' being dedicated the previous day the children of the church. Tram 42, had been converted into a well-equipped Sunday School class room in Sebastopol. Quotes Rev. Syd Munn. See Reg. Item 2920 about the delivery of the tram.In top right hand corner in blue biro "22/11/1971"trams, tramways, sunday school, kindertram, zion congregational church, 42

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/10/1971 of a photo and caption of railway workers replacing the level crossing track at the Lydiard St. North rail crossing, in order to remove the tramway track. Has a photo showing workmen in the rain, a Gradall excavator and buildings in Lydiard St. in the background, including Reid's Palace.On top edge in blue ink "Taking up the tram lines" and on bottom "25/10/71".trams, tramways, railway crossing, tram track, lydiard st. north

Yields information and has a strong association with those involved in setting up the BTPS. Gives information about the Board members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/9/1972 about the election of Board Members to the BTPS. Reports on the AGM the previous Saturday. Names mentioned H. Cain, R.Gilbert, A.Harnwell, M. Calnin, C.Jessup, W.Doubleday, C.Croft, G.Netherway, H.Ballantyne, D.Clogan. with respective positions held and where from. Image added 20-11-2013Date "25/9/72" on top edge in black inktrams, tramways, board members, election, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/9/1972 about the BTPS seeking government funding for the museum and its development. Quotes Publicity Officer, Mr Maurie Calnin. Also gives notes on progress so far, mentions Bendigo and power supply.Date "22/9/72" in headline area.trams, tramways, museum construction, funding, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 16/10/72 about Mr. Maurie Calnin who is actively involved at the age of 75. A profile item that commences on the vein that this type of activity is unusual. Describes Mr Calnin's life, his activities, one of which is being the President of the BTPS. Includes a photo of Mr. Calnin.trams, tramways, mr maurie calnin, president, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/12/1972 about the proposal of the BTPS for the removal of trams from the SEC depot to its tram shed in Botanical Gardens being presented to the City of Ballaarat. Notes removal of tramcar 14, temporary fence around shed, construction of a short temporary line to Wendouree Parade and formation of a Co-operative to finance the construction of the building. Mentions Mayor Cr. J. Chisholm, Cr. A. Pittard and the City Engineer, Mr. R. Sharp.date in red ink of "22/12/72" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, btps, track laying, new depot

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/12/1972, with the BTPS Vice President Mr. M. Calnin expressing puzzlement at the official and public response to the Society's efforts to establish its tourist tram route near Wendouree Parade. He contrasted this to the enthusiasm in Bendigo. Also mentions the development of Sovereign Hill. Notes track laying work underway this weekend.date in blue ink of "13/12/72" in top area of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum establishment

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/11/1972 about Mr Maurie Calnin for the BTPS expressing surprise that the Fish Acclimatisation Society had approached the City Council with its worries about drainage from the shed. Notes discussion with Mr. Sharp, the City Engineer and the hope that it would be able to have the tram line saved to Forest St. to enable passengers to disembark at Wendouree Railway Station.date in pencil of "14/11/72" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, fish hatchery, drainage

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/1/1973 - photo of tram lines being ripped up between the end of the Carlton St. terminus in Wendouree Parade and Hamilton Ave. The Olympic monument in the background. Has a small caption about the work going on with the photograph.date in red ink of "14/1/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, track removal, carlton st.

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track in Wendouree Parade and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/2/1973- photo of tram lines being ripped up in Wendouree Parade at what would appear to be the site of Depot Loop, though possibly at the junction for the SEC depot. Has a point casting in the foreground and the church on the corner of Forest St. in the background. Has arm of excavator and a worker crossing the ripped up track as well. On top has a caption small note about the work and reference to Lydiard St. works.date in pencil of "13/2/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, track removal, sec depot, depot loop

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/3/1973 - a letter to the Editor from D. Menzies of Malvern about the work being done by the BTPS, its involvement in the Camberwell Exhibition at the Civic Centre and the lack of support from Ballarat people compared to Bendigo.date in blue ink of "22/3/73" along bottom edge of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, letter to the editor

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/3/1973 of the BTPS seeking public support for donations and support for its works. Describe the purpose of the BTPS, what it has done and its future planning and that donations are tax deductible.date in blue ink of "27/3/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, fund raising

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 24/4/1973 of a photo of tramcar 27 at the Museum site (BTPS) on display with three children at or near the doorway. Tramcar on the dash panel has the sign "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" on the front apron. Captions notes children names as "Louise, Genevieve and David Hanzl" and mentions BTPS as an attraction.date in blue ink of "24/4/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, displays

Newspaper clipping from the Gazette (Ballarat) dated 18/7/1973 with a photo of the removal of the money chute at the SEC show rooms in Sturt St. Accompanying article notes the use of the chute from about 1934, and quotes Mr. Arthur Walker (87 years old) of Durham St. Ballarat who worked as a sub-accountant from 1906 recalling the method of transporting the cash on the last tram to the Powerhouse.date in pencil "18/7/73" and "Gazette" in upper right hand of cutting.trams, tramways, sec, sec showroom sturt st., cash handling, demolition

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 15/9/1973 of an editorial piece about Sydney rueing the day it banished its trams to oblivion, now wants them back again. Mentions that Melbourne has retained its trams as well as the views of the then NSW Transport Minister, Mr Morris and his recent trip to San Francisco and German cities.date in blue ink of "15/9/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, public transport, tramways, melbourne

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, of 2/10/73 - letter to the Editor - from a Mrs. S. A. Howard of Baird Street Ballarat, asking the tramlines in Barkly St. Ballarat be covered over rather than removed, just in case that are needed in the future. Notes that this was done in Sydney.date in blue ink of "2/1073" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, barkly st., tram line removal, track removal, reinstatement

Colour postcard with serrated edges of Bourke St. Melbourne from Parliament house with MMTB Z8 and about 6 W7's in photo, along with many motor vehicles. Also shown are the Safety Zones and stops. In image are buildings along either side of Bourke St., featuring the sign of the Salvation Army City Temple in the top left hand corner, Mittys, and a Kwikasair van by the outbound safety zone. Tram Z8 has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." and showing route 89. On rear of card is name of company "Biscay" and caption "New Z class tram in Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria." and card number BG98 in dark brown ink, along with space for stamp and address. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, bourke st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 2

Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19

Series of six (6) Nucolorvue postcards with serrated edges of scenes around Bendigo featuring Bendigo trams under the operation of either the SECV or the Bendigo Trust. 963.1 - "The Cenotaph and Alexandra Fountain" at Charing Cross. Has Bendigo bogie car in background. Also the Beehive building and Ezywalkin shoes. Nucolorvue postcard BE41 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.2 - "Tram No. 25, a maximum traction car built in 1916. Now operated by The Bendigo Trust between Central Deborah Mine and Emu Point." Features No. 25 in Bendigo Trust colours with Coca Cola and Bendigo Timber Co ads on the roof. On nearby pole is a "Bendigo Talking Vintage Tram" signs. In background is the Beehive building and other buildings near Charing Cross. Nucolorvue postcard BE52 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.3 - "Birney Tram No. 30 decorated for a Royal Tour occasion. The Bendigo trust operates this tram and others on a tourist service between Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House at Emu Point." Features No. 30 decorated for a visit of Prince Charles, 26/10/1974 with crown, Australian and English flags. Has Myer building in the background. On adjacent pole are two signs "Cars stop on Request". Nucolorvue postcard BE 44 on rear and information in green ink. 963.4 - "The Central Deborah Gold Mine and a vintage tram operated by the Bendigo Trust" Features Birney No. 28 at the mine terminus. Nucolorvue postcard BE48 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.5 - "Charing Cross Bendigo Vic." featuring SECV trams 5, 19 and other bogie car crossing street heading for Quarry Hill. Has Fountain Plaza building in background. Nucolorvue and other information in brown ink. 963.6 - "The Sacred Heart Cathedral looking from High St." Has tram 25 in Bendigo Trust colour running along street in front of Cathedral. Work to complete the spire on the Cathedral underway. Nucolorvue postcard BE47 and other information on rear in green ink. Bendigo Vintage Talking Trams - K.S.Kingstrams, tramways, bendigo, the bendigo trust, charing cross, royal visit, tram 37

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 postcard size print of SEC Ballarat trams 13, 26 and bogie car in the City Loop. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. In background is Morseheads building and another single trucker heading onto Bridge St. Tram 13 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, 26 has briquette ad and the bogie car has an SEC Ad as well. Bogie car has front or east trolley pole up, as if to run back to Bridge St. All trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel. Tram 13 has the destination of "CITY"On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.city loop, sturt st., ballarat, tram 13, tram 26

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 28 on No. 3 road at SEC Wendouree Parade depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram 28 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, and what appears to be a CASTROL and an SEC ad.. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel and has small triangles on the front panel Tram 13 has the destination of "DEPOT via Drummond St."On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot, ballarat, tram 28

967.1 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 4 and 17 at a crossing Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cook and a White Horse whiskey ad on front panel. Tram 4 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has two ad panels on roof and two ads on front panel including one Cohn's' Drinks. 967.2 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 26 in Mitchell St. crossing Hargreaves St. heading for Charing Cross. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has two roof ads and one ad on rear drivers panel. In background of photo are the buildings along Mitchell St. looking down along Mitchell St and into View St. Has Plaza theatre sign in photo above tram. On right hand side, is a van marked "Carrier M. Slattery". Tram has destination of "Quarry Hill" in rear box. 967.3 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 19 on the North Bendigo line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has destination "Nth Bendigo" and SEC roof ads and drivers panel ad for Briquettes.On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, mitchell st., north bendigo, tram 4, tram 17, tram 26, tram 19

Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 2 and 17 at the California or Thorne St. Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cooking . Tram 2 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has various ads. On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 2, tram 17

Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 26 and a single trucker at Charing Cross with Mitchell St. in the background. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 26 showing destination of "Eaglehawk" with two SEC ads and another ad on the front dash panel. Single trucker has a Castrol ad on the roof. In the background are various buildings along the east side of Pall Mall and along Mitchell St. Pole by the front of 26 has directional signs "Melbourne" and "Heathcote / Echuca". On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 26

Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo Bogie tram at Charing Cross. Photo undated, but could be 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Photo out of focus. Has a SEC roof ad and another ad on the roof, non SEC. In background are the various buildings along Pall Mall. Tram well loaded with passengers. Can see the Ezywalkin, The Beehive and large a Mobilgas sign. Two copies held.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross

Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo trams 7 and 21 at Charing Cross. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo taken during last years of Bendigo. Trams have dash canopy lighting and large white strip under the driver's windows. Tram 21 showing "North Bendigo" and 7 showing "Golden Square" destinations. Photo has Cenotaph, fountain and buildings on the south east corner of Mitchell St and Pall Mall in background.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 7, tram 21

Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo trams 7 and 21 at Charing Cross with two bogie trams by fountain. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo taken during last years of Bendigo. Trams have dash canopy lighting and large white strip under the driver's windows. Tram 21 showing "North Bendigo" and 7 showing "Golden Square" destinations. Taken at same time as 971. Photo has Cenotaph, fountain and buildings on the south side Charing Cross in the background, including ANZ bank and RACV office.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 7, tram 21