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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Block of 200 tickets - 30c BTPS, Oct. 1975
Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - purple ink on off white paper, denomination 30c, lettered A 108801 to A 109000, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. On rear in purple ink are details of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway operating details, contact address and that it is operated by a volunteer organisation. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Original block A 001 to A200 added 30/6/2004 - from archive holdings. Tickets in use as adult fare from 1/11/1975 to 31/7/1977 and as child fares from 1/7/1978 to 31/10/1985. Child single ticket for while, late 80's to 30/6/1991. Last block issued 1/1990. Ticket issue book shows that the first ticket/block? was collected for the archives - 10/9/1975. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat" (white background), late 1967
Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams after 1967 when these rolls replaced those with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll black lettering on white fabric background used in Ballarat from late 1967 until closure, replaced white letters on black background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in black paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. See Reg. item 844 for a white on black roll, same destinations and order and details of use. Images btm1744i1 to i4 - sections of the destination roll, when rolled out, i3 shows an example of an abbreviated destination - note it has been rolled in an flat oval shape. i5 and i6 - nature of water damage at top left hand edge of roll. i7 - list of destinations on roll (obtained by inverting the image in btm844i) See K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives. tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Set of 13 mixed SEC decimal tickets found in Ballarat No. 18, 1950's to late 1960's
Set of 13 mixed SEC decimal tickets found in Ballarat No. 18, behind the north side sandbox, No. 2 end, 6/12/1997. Tickets have been used and are generally in a good condition. The image file shows the nature of the damage. Tickets have not been individually numbered with the Registration Number, but can be identified by their ticket number and denomination. All on white paper unless otherwise noted. For examples of backs, see image file btm1765i2.jpg 2d - Cd 440101 - black ticket with 2d in blue, plain back 2d - M 863134 - red ticket with tartan pattern on back 2d - B 310353 - reddish brown ticket, over stamped "Concession", with tartan pattern on back. 3d - An 556840 - orange ticket with 3d in blue, plain back 3d - C8 853318 - orange ticket with 3d in blue, with Bushells tea advert on back 4d - K 733913 - light brown ticket, with 4d in blue, plain back 4d - K 769645 - light brown ticket, tartan back 4d - L 938438 - light brown ticket, tartan back 4d - X 668357 - light brown ticket, tartan back 10d - B 027901 - black ticket, tartan back 7c - C535459 - turquoise ticket, with SEC little boy advert on back 8c - A 207590 - green ticket, with SEC advert on back 13c - A 655591 - black ticket, with SEC advert on back.trams, tramways, tickets, used tickets, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Set of 16 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 18, 1950's to late 1960's
Set of 16 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 18, behind the north side sandboxes No. 2 end 6/12/1997. Tickets have been used and have varying degrees of dirt. The image file shows the nature of the damage. Tickets have not been individually numbered with the Registration Number, but can be identified by their ticket number and denomination. All SEC penny or pre decimal tickets with one SEC decimal issue. All on white paper unless otherwise noted. For examples of back see image file, btm1766i2. 1 1/2d - Ac 498642, black ticket, with 1 1/2d in red, with "Bushells More Cups - Finer Flavour" advert on back. 1 1/2d - Cb 824251, black ticket with 1 1/2d in red on pink paper, plain back. 2d - B 562077, black ticket, with 2d in blue, on plain paper. 2d - J 946575, black ticket, with 2d in red, on plain paper. 3d - AI - 428600, orange ticket, with 3d in blue, on plain paper - See Reg Item 4007 for another example of this. 3d - Ak 098572, black ticket with 3d in blue on pink paper, plain back 3d - Bf 244442, black ticket with 3d in blue, on pink paper, plain back 3d - F 021041, black ticket, with 3d in orange, plain paper 3d - Q 485745, orange ticket, with tartan back 3d - U 367936, orange ticket, with tartan back 4d - K 462 377, light brown ticket, with tartan back 8d - A 252730, light red ticket with tartan back 8d - A828147, light red ticket with tartan back 8d - A956056, light red ticket with tartan back 8d - B 389499, light red ticket with tartan back 7c - C 719178, green ticket with little boy in towel SEC logo on rear. trams, tramways, tickets, used tickets, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Set of 9 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 28, mid 1960's to late 1960's
Set of 9 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 28, behind the north side sandboxes No. 2 end 6/1/1999. Tickets have been used and have varying degrees of dirt. The image file shows the nature of the damage. Tickets have not been individually numbered with the Registration Number, but can be identified by their ticket number and denomination. All SEC decimal tickets with one SEC pre decimal issue. All on white paper unless otherwise noted. 3d - 45 004131, black ticket with 3d in blue on pink paper, plain back 4c - B 177166 - red ticket, SEC logo on back 5c - B 271063 - yellow ticket, SEC logo on back 7c - B251545, turquoise ticket, SEC logo on back 7c - B385254 - turquoise ticket, SEC logo on back 7c - B447403 - turquoise ticket, SEC logo on back 10c - B873852 - black ticket, SEC logo on back 10c - B995920 - black ticket, SEC logo on back 15c - A202245? - brown ticket, tartan back trams, tramways, tickets, used tickets, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Set of 8 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 28, early1960's to late 1960's
Set of 8 mixed SEC tickets found in Ballarat No. 28, No. 2 end north side under old drop window in bulk head by Darren Hutchesson on 28/3/1999. Tickets have been used and have varying degrees of dirt. The image file shows the nature of the damage. Tickets have not been individually numbered with the Registration Number, but can be identified by their ticket number and denomination. Mostly SEC pre-decimal tickets with one SEC decimal issue ticket and one bus ticket. All on white paper unless otherwise noted. 4d F? or I? - 994140 - brown ticket with tartan back 5d - ? - 651862 - green ticket with tartan back 6d - E 807367 - blue ticket with tartan back 6d - J 078706 - blue ticket with tartan back 8d - B 207831 - light red ticket with tartan back 8d - A 962074 - light red ticket with tartan back 5c - B299223 - yellow ticket with SEC logo on rear. Bus ticket - strip - 1/1d, issued 7/8/1965, No. 885 and 886 marked "single"trams, tramways, tickets, used tickets, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map - Map/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballarat bus routes, 1971
Set of five maps prepared by the SEC/Transport Regulation Board? reviewing the option for Ballarat bus routes after the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Based on SEC drawing No. BA-D1-2222, drawn at 1" = 20 chains. Shows streets in Ballarat and Sebastopol areas. 1775.1 - tram lines shown in heavy blue lines, with grey and yellow (actual operating bus routes at the time?) routes marked out. A red dashed line defines the general built up area. 1775.2 - "PLAN A" - shows various routes in different colours for Davis, Sproule, Hick ex Whkes, Lyons, Braybrooks and Witkins services and existing tram lines. 1775.3 - "Plan B" 1775.4 - "Plan C" 1775.5 - "Plan D" 1175.6 - Plan as above, but showing existing bus routes, tram routes and suggested tram routes. Has a small sheet of paper that was clipped to the drawing. Not dated. Not known exactly the basis that these plans were drawn up on. Drawings to be scanned.trams, tramways, closure, bus routes, tram replacement, sec, transport regulation board, ballarat, tram routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC Staff
Block of 50 tickets - black ink on dark grey card, SEC Provincial tramways, Staff (employee) ticket, lettered Aa 002900 to Aa 002949, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways. The 50 tickets have been stapled within red card covers with a heavy metal staple and perforated 21mm from left hand edge. The ticket number is in black ink. The ticket could only be used by SEC employees on Commission business, was not transferable and only good for a single trip. Has form number "TYE 2-19". Ticket when detached is 32H x 62W.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, staff tickets, passes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - SEC pass, AMOR, Employees Pass badge No. 166, c1950?
Stamped enamelled round brass piece with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass. Has the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamelled and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways". This was in blue enamel. On rear stamped the number "166" and on base of badge letter "AMOR", assuming indicating who manufactured the badge. Is believed to be issued to Mr. Norm Pearson, Administrative Officer of the SEC. Does not appear to have had a piece at the top of the badge for the ring to pass through like Reg Item 852 did.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Set of 14 mixed SEC and BTPS tickets donated to the BTM, late1960's to late 1970's
Set of 14 mixed SEC and BTPS tickets donated to the BTM as a set 1/7/2001. Tickets except for the BTPS ones have note been used. The image file shows the group of tickets. Tickets have not been individually numbered with the Registration Number, but can be identified by their ticket number and denomination. Most of the SEC tickets have the SEC logo "Electricity makes life easier! and small boy wrapped in a towel on the back, unless otherwise noted. All on off white (tending to a very light brown) paper unless otherwise noted with ticket numbers in black except for parcels ticket. 4c - C 355628 - red 5c - B 639028 - yellow 7c - C848828 - turquoise 8c - A939628 - green 10c - C818228 - black 13c - B279228 - black 15c - A388828 - off reddish brown 16c - A565428 - yellow 18c - A417828 - brown 5c - A372838 - City Section, orange, with tartan back 7c - A077828 - City Section, purple, with tartan back SEC Provincial Tramways 13c - Parcel Ticket - A 007101 (2 part ticket - see Reg. Item No. 1727 for further details) BTPS - 30c - A24310 - purple with BTPS information on back BTPS - 5c - over stamped with black 50c - A030052, plain back.trams, tramways, tickets, btps, secv, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, L. Walker, "Trip Way Bill", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Sheet of foolscap size paper, printed both sides as a SEC Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways, Trip way bill showing Motorman/Conductor name, traffic number, day, date, trip details, time route, tram, ticket prices, numbers and number sold. Used by L. Walker, No. 54 on Saturday Sept 18, 1971, on tram No. 35 between Sebastopol and Lydiard St. North. Shows opening numbers in four figures and the closing numbers in three. Gives details of 12 trips from commencing at 7.55pm and finishing at 11.55pm. Has inscription on form "The Last Trip Way Bill on abandonment of Tramways Ballarat Sept 18, 1971, Lew Walker, Conductor / Motorman". See Reg Item 259 and 1057 for references. Question - did they do Trip Way Bills the following day, the last day on Sept. 19 1971? From a preliminary study, the Run No. of 26 on the top left hand corner of the sheet lines up with a Saturday Roster and trips. check with the final roster/runs for the period.See abovetrams, tramways, trip waybills, closure, l. walker, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Instruction for the Guidance of Employees working on or within reach of Live Low Voltage Conductors", 1949
Booklet with blue Rexene cover and round corners on heavy card with sheet of paper glued on inside of covers and 32 printed pages stapled with in, titled "Instruction for the Guidance of Employees working on or within reach of Live Low Voltage Conductors". Also possibly known as the "L.V. Blue Book" - see top of definitions page. Dated 1949. Above title has name of the organisation - SECV - Electricity Supply Department. Inside front cover has space to record name and occupation of person issued to. In bottom left hand corner has form number "596-210 R2" Has been stamped "L. J. Denmead" by a hand stamped in blue ink and words "Departmental Tramway Supt." written in using blue ink. See image file 1854i2.jpg Book details procedure and rules for SEC employees working on or near low voltage conductors or Powerlines. Covers general matters, authorised employees, work on low voltage overhead lines, moving a conductor near live wires, public lighting, radio and carrier circuits, batteries, portable equipment, metering work on consumer premises, and definitions. Consists of 32 pages sheets of paper, printed and folded with one staple centrally and then stapled into the covers with paper inside pasted onto cover. Contents pages are not numbered. Covers blocked in blackSee issuing details above. On front cover in blue ink "L. J. Denmead / D. T. Supt"trams, tramways, sec, power lines, linesman, safety -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sept. 1971?
Set of three black and white photographs taken at the time of the launch of the four postcard set of the trams, shortly before closure. See also Reg. item 1699, SEC News - similar photo to that of 1863.2 used on the front cover of the Oct. 1971 issue, which detailed:- "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. - see Reg Item 1699 and btm1699i1" 1863.1 - above details, with Lew holding the post card set. Note Mr. L. Denmead standing by the tram stop pole. 1863.2 - photo similar to that at 1699i1, but with Mr. Denmead approach crews on the left hand side. 1863.3 - above, but with Lew Walker standing in cab door and the two ladies, looking up at the driver. Has Post Office tower in background. Assumed photos taken by SEC Photographer. See Reg. item 1699trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sec news, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, mid to late 1970's
Black and white photograph of a Ministerial / government inspection party boarding a bogie tram at Gardens Loop. Attached to the bottom left hand corner of the photo is part of a cutting from the Courier, giving the name of the people boarding the tram. Photograph and cutting undated - possibly late 1960's. Attachment with a piece of 'sticky tape' On rear of photograph is a Ballarat Courier Copyright stamp. Name of people in photograph are given as: Tramways Superintendent - Mr. L. J. Denmead, Mid-Western Electricity Supply branch manager, Mr. I. F. Pellas, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. B. Newton Mr. Tom Evans MLA Transport Regulation Board, regional officer, Mr. Alan Stott Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox, Minster of Public Works, Mr Byrne Mr. Bill Stephen, MLA. Note: Murray Byrne was Minister of Public Works from June 1970 until August 1972. This would narrow down the photo to between June 1970 and September 1971 and probably in 1970. (Research note from Peter Winspur 14-12-2012). From the shadows etc, probably late 1970, very early 1971.On rear of photograph, in black ink is stamped "Ballarat Courier / Press Photograph / - copyright -"trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, gardens loop, ministerial visit, transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - SEC pass - set of 12, AMOR, c1940?
Set of 12 Stamped enamelled round brass pieces with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass for either all Provincial tramways, Geelong, Ballarat or Bendigo only. All badges have the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamel and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways", or "Electric Tramways Ballarat" or "Electric Tramways Bendigo" or "Electric Tramways Geelong". This is in blue enamel. On the rear are stamped numbers and manufacturers name - "AMOR MELB" or "STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE" in the bottom portion of the pass, except .9 which is "STOKES" only. Items .1 -> .12 individually tagged. 1941.1 - Geelong - No. 46 - Stokes - silver background, has been used - see image file btm1942i1 and for back btm1942i2. .2 - Bendigo - No. 51 - Stokes - has been used - partially worn, silver background. .3 - Ballarat - No. 55 - Stokes - may have been used, silver background, silver background. .4 - Ballarat - No. 100 - Stokes - has been used, red in shield very faded, silver background. .5 - Ballarat - No. 102 - Stokes - has been used, worn and chipped on blue enamel near top gold centre, brass back. .6 - Bendigo - No. 105 - Stokes - gold/brass back, may have been used, some wear on right side. .7 - Ballarat - No. 106 - Stokes - appears to have been used - dirt marks on rear and front of badge, brass/gold background. .8 - Bendigo - No. 106 - Stokes - appears not to have been used, brass/gold quite bright. .9 - Geelong - No. 111 - Stokes - appears to have been used, silver back - see image file btm1942i3. .10 - Bendigo - No. 123 - Stokes - may have been used - silver background. .11 - Provincial - No. 570 - AMOR MELB - has not been used brass/gold background. .12 - Provincial - No. 657 - AMOR MELB- has not been used, brass gold background.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 21, leaving Charing Cross for Golden Square. 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. Tram has a good load of passengers on it, with all blinds drawn, showing destination "Golden Square". Fitted with roof ads "Electricity best for Cooking" and an ad Mamouneys - Furniture and Carpets. A Cohn's drinks ad is on the front dash panel. Photo has the Ezywalkin store in background and the City Club Hotel in the right hand side of the photo. Photo dated 21.11.1962.On rear top left hand corner "21 / 21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting, typical of an aged person.charing cross, bendigo, golden square, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1960's
Black and White print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 18 at Charing Cross terminus for the Eaglehawk route with a single truck car crossing behind heading for Golden Square. Trams have dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at during early 1960's. Tram 18 has White Horse Whiskey ad on front dash panel, SEC Roof ad "Electricity best for Cooking" and a "CASTROL" ad, and showing destination of "Eaglehawk". Single truck car has SEC roof ad "You'll Cook better electrically" and a roof ad for "B.J. Osborn Plumbing Service" ad. Has City Club Hotel and Plaza Theatre buildings in background. Single truck could be No. 20, based on roof ads, see 986.trams, tramways, charing cross, bendigo, tram 18, tram 20 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "All Aboard", "Buses for Sebastopol on September 20", 19/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 19/8/1971 of two photos of a bogie trams in Sturt St. The first one with tram 40 derailed near the intersection of Sturt St with another bogie tram behind. Both trams showing destination of "Special". The photos are associated with a tram tour for Ballarat North Technical School. See Reg items 3765, 3766 for actual prints of the Courier photographs. Second cutting dated 23/7/71 discusses the replacement of the trams with buses, the various dates and trams being sought for preservation after closure, including the City of Ballaarat, the Borough of Sebastopol and the BTPS. Quotes Mr. Pellas, the manager of the Mid-Western Electricity Supply Branch. Newspaper cutting has been altered by cutting to fit the required space on the sheet, and possibly has left out a line in the last column.In red ink in on the first cutting, adjacent to the photo caption "19/8/71" and on second cutting, "23/7/71" in red ink on the right hand upper side of the cutting. On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, tram tours, derailments, closure, bus replacement -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Trolley Wire Sample, sample - ex Yallourn
Sample of wire from the State Electricity Commission (SEC) Yallourn Morwell area. Shows wear on lower edge - from pantograph operation. About 75mm from one end shows marks of two screw ears, used to hold overhead into position. Images added 3-12-2016trolley wire, secv, yallourn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Schedule of Fares and Charges - August 1966", Aug. 1966
Demonstrates an aspect of the SEC method of advising fares and sections to the travelling public. Also gave a small map that would have been useful to crews to explain to visitors where things were. Used in tramcars when trimmed. This poster made for the 1966 or second last fare increase. A similar arrangement used on Bendigo tramcars.Dyeline print of a drawing showing Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Originally dated August 1965, amended August 1966. Note only shows decimal currency. Fares were applicable from 1/9/1966. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges - August 1966" 2nd copy added 1/5/2001 - In good condition and images added as well. 3rd copy added 3-8-2006 - BTPS Cat. No. 608 - folded into four. For map - see blrtfcmap.jpg and for actual fare tables, btm705i1.jpg, btm705i2.jpg"BTPS 608" on outside of folded sheet in black ink and "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 608" on top right hand corner of sheet.trams, tramways, ballarat, fares, sections, map -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1935
Black and white photograph, copy print, of ESCo tram No. 14 in the depot, c1935. Original photograph taken by the SECV and a typed caption added "Original Brill Truck Type Rolling Stock (1935), Ballarat Electric Tramways. Blinds on No. 14 have been rolled down. Shows step arrangements and condition of tramcar paintwork. Copy 2 - print made from negative N201. Record revised 22/04/2000 Copy 3 - from display boards 5/2000 when replaced by a laminated photocopy of the photograph - see image i2. Copy 4 - mounted onto black cardboard backing (blue back cardboard) - Record revised 15/8/2004. See Reg Item 3001 for original print of this photograph. Scan from negative held see image i1 - added 15/5/2020. trams, tramways, esco, secv, tramcars, ballarat , tram 14 (esco) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1935
Black and white photograph, copy print, of ESCo tram No. 1 in the depot, c1935. Original photograph taken by the SECV and a typed caption added "No. 1 Car - old Brill Truck Type Rolling Stock (1935), Ballarat Electric Tramways". Side on photograph of the tram, shows hand brake type at one end. Copy 1 of photo made for No. 12 display 3/99. See also Registered Item 3003 for original print of photograph.trams, tramways, esco, secv, tramcars, ballarat , tram 1 (esco) -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1935
Black and white photograph, copy print, of ESCo tram No. 1 in the depot, c1935. Original photograph taken by the SECV and a typed caption added "No. 1 Car - showing broken roof (1935), Ballarat Electric Tramways". Elevated photo, showing the nature of the broken roof, trolley pole and some interior details. Also shows part of the SECV depot and clear fields next door for some distance through to the Church Hall on corner of Forrest St. See also Reg Item 3004 for original print of photograph.trams, tramways, esco, secv, tramcars, ballarat , tram 1 (esco) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat" (black background), 1950s
Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams up to 1967 when the rolls were replaced with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll white lettering on black background used in Ballarat until late 1967, replaced by black letters on white background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. Has a short section of white on the top of the roll and larger section at bottom. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in white paint on black gloss paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. See also Reg Item 4121 for another example and K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives.tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - SEC pass, Employees Pass badge No. 127, c1950?
Stamped enamelled round brass piece with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass. Has the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamelled and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways". This was in blue enamel. On rear stamped the number "127" Was issued to Mr. Adam Balloch, carpenter with the SEC depot. Had a piece at the top of the badge for the ring to pass through, but this has been damaged and transferred onto the badge proper.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, 29/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
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 -
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Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1936
Yields information about the front streetscape of the SEC depot Ballarat following its refurbishment and one of the trams in use at the timeBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of Ballarat tram No. 32 passing the depot gates with the depot building in the background. Taken soon after the SEC upgrade of the building and track work - approx. 1935 or 1936. Shows toilet on south west corner, gates and fence between he depot and the future tennis court. Tram has destination of 'Gardens via Drummond Nth'. Copy 2 - better print - ex moveable display panels Colour photocopy laminated, of this photograph on display 6/2000 at 02-02-06 Copy 3 - large format print (203H x 253W) - added 28/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley holding of prints, received 5/2007. See also Reg Item 3902 for a mounted set of this photographs along with those of Reg Item. 1350. High res scan of negatives added 13/5/2020 See The Ballarat Tramways, by Keith Kingstramways, trams, wendouree parade, sec depot, rehabilitation, depot, tram 32 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1938
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1938
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative and Digital Image of decorated tram 23, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Ballarat No. 23 was decorated with waxed paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with a conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. A floral tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1362 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3813 which is a colour rendition of this photograph. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide No. 69 when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductorsBlack and white photo prints from a collected negative. tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23, tram 69