Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 in bound to the City and then North at the intersection of Regent and High St Belmont. Tram is picking up passengers. In the background is a school or church hall - this area (2020) is now a car park and major shopping centre area. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, high st, belmont, north, tram 33

Set of two Negatives and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, power station, tram 33

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 3? (East) and 5 (Newtown) and another car following crossing at the Retreat Road crossing loop? (Not sure here) in Pakington St. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, tram 5? tram 3

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 18 turning from Ryrie into Malop Streets. In the background is the R. White shoe store at the National Mutual building Coles, Ezywalkin Shoes, Moopers, and other shops. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, malop st, traffic lights, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of two trams including No. 27 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool streets, with shoppers and cars. No. 27 has the destination of West. In the background is Donald Chemist. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, traffic lights, tram 27

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 20 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. In the background are some of the buildings of the Power Station Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, tram 20

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 17 at West terminus in Pakington St. Note the shelter and phone box that appear in Reg Item 7829. On the left is the Telegraph Hotel building and in the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, tram 17

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 35 outbound in Pakington St to West, with the Geelong North or Geelong Locomotive depot in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, railways, tram 35

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 5 at the Eastern Park terminus. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 5

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 18 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool St. The tram has a destination of Chilwell. In the background is the Temperance and General (T&G) building. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 4 westbound in Ryrie St at Gheringhap St with the destination of Newtown. In the background is James Bruce Optician. There are two trams at the Moorabool St intersection. The building on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind the tram and the one hour parking sign. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 4

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 3 at the North terminus, early 1950's. The driver and conductor are chatting with a person. In the background is a factory - ? Fasteners Australia.trams, tramways, geelong, north, crews, tram 3

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 32 in Aberdeen St, just after turning from Pakington St. The tram has the destination of North. In the background is a shop advertising Spartan paints. Photo early 1950's.trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aberdeen st, beach, tram 32

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 21 at the West terminus with the Telegraph Hotel in the background. The tram has the destination of East in the rear canopy and the West in the side destination. The adjacent pole has the End of section sign and the painted markings.trams, tramways, geelong, west, signs, tram 21

Shows the decorations applied to the tram. Photographed on the Bendigo tram depot access track with a crewman standing inside the drivers door. Black and White prints contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.Yields information of a decorated tram for the 1954 Queens visit.Photograph of No. 22 decorated for the Queen's visit (Royal visit) at the depot 7-3-1954. Printed on Ilford paper. See Reg Item 5779 for a photo of the same tram on the depot access track. See image i2 for rear of photograph. On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 22 decorated for Queen's visit, outside depot 7-3-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, royal visit, decorated trams, depot, tram 22

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March - April 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - 28-3-62 - a complaint and support by Mrs E Shann, Victorian Radio and Television 2 - "Keep our Trams" - 4-4-62 - two letters about use of the trams by senior citizens and the SEC finances 3 - "More on Trams" - 5-4-62 - drivers assisting prams off buses and other bus issues, noted the recent closure of Footscray 4 - "The Black Hill Progress Association" 0 5-4-672 - Trams Best, quotes Mr. Hodder 5 - "Premier Replies" - 6-4-62 - Bolte would be pleased give consideration to the Borough's concerns 6 - "Save the Trams" - 6-4-62 - reporting on responses to council from a number of bodies 7 - "Trams and Buses"- letter about poor bus services in Geelongclosure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, black hill, geelong

Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat., Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat..1 - Memorandum to Manager Ballarat from Engineer Melbourne, dated 28/3/1962, forwarding a copy of a series of questions put to the local Manager from the Ballarat Courier and a response from Minister for Electrical Undertakings Murray Byrne. .2 - Report - address to the Minister - 4 foolscap sheets, questions involved the rate for electricity in Geelong prior to the closure of the Geelong system and the current rates, power consumption in Geelong and Ballarat and how much power did the trams used the previous year. All sheets have round edges.trams, tramways, geelong, electricity supply, power supply

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, special trains for the Begonia Festival and issues re costs.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 2 and 3 March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. One cutting missing. 1 - "Tram Repairs" - 2/3/62 - Letter from R Courtney local Secretary of the Union, regarding the cost of new trams, tracks needed to and Geelong fares raised shortly before closure and then again afterward. 2 - Letter - 2/3/62 - signed by a tram driver regarding repairs of tram faults 3 - "Bolte re Promise on trams" - 2/3/62 - representations to Bolte by the Opposition leader Stoneham and protested to the Minister Mr. Reid 4 - "Special Train for Festival visitors" - The Mail, - 2/3/62 - re visit to Ballarat by the PMG Social club on 11/3 for the Begonia Festival 5 - "Sunday tour Festival City" - re a special train to Ballarat and being met by buses. 6 - "Trams Future" - 3/3/62 - 3 letters re costs of operations - two man trams, bus costs will be based on one man, trams are clean vehicles no emissions, Apex Club issues. 7 - "To Discuss Trams" - 3-3-62 - result of a Greater Ballarat Association meeting.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, begonia festival, greater ballarat association

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings and meetings with SEC.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 20 Feb and 22 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7940.1 1 - "Tram future rests with Government" - 22-2-62 - news report about the SEC being insistent on tabling the motion to close in Parliament, price of replacement trams. Attending Mr K L Murray, Mr Linaker, Mr A V Mawby of the SEC, Cr. A Pittard and Town Clerk Mr. H H Maddern. 2 - "Government "Bought itself out" - continuation from above, quoting Mr Mawby about the rehabilitation of the system in 1934 by the Government, discussions about fares, losses, time of travel from Sebastopol compared to buses. Also notes Cr Tuppen of Sebastopol. 3 - "A hot tram tip" - 22-2-62 - suggestion by Cr Cooper suggested the tram be retained around the lake for Historical reasons, Mr Murray of the SEC, sell/give to the Historical Society, Cr W E Roff replied about not wanting them and put them in a tip. 7940.2 1 - "SEC Not to sell this - 20-2-62 - photo of the power house in Ripon St, with the caption that the SEC did not propose to sell the property, but would be selling the tram depot site. 2 - "The talk was trams" - 22-2-62 - photo of Mr Mawby, Cr A D Mason, H Linaker and Mr K L Murray at the meeting with Council the previous day. 3 - "Save our Trams" - 21-2-62 - long letter - about the closing the trams and railway losses including building, new rail lines being built. 4 - "Tram fight" - letter by R Courtney Union Secretary, about the formation of a Committee to oppose closure. 7940.3 "Sound Shell Plan+ - 21-2-62 - Long editorial about the construction of a Sound Shell and council discussions and inability to make a decision.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, rehabilitation, staff, buses, concession fares, museum, power station, ballarat a power station, botanical gardens

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 14 Feb and 19 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7942.1 1 - "Protest Meeting" - report on a meeting of the ATMOEA, pressing for the retention of the trams and a full enquiry. Has a list of attendees. 2 - Set of four letters - "Bendigo letter On Trams", No. Tram!, "Tram Cost Quiz" and "Trams and buses" - the last relating to buses in Geelong. 7942.2 1 - "Public Transport Must replace trams - 16-2-1962 - report on meeting of the Trades and Labour Council the previous night, quotes TLC Secretary A. C. Williams 2 - "Tram Loss" - letter from W J Parsons, 3 - "Trams: No Decision by Council" - report from Council to the TLC, issues with Geelong, Mayor Sebastopol Cr Wilson 4 - "Stay at Home if Trams Go" - report from Ballarat Senior Citizens club, Mr Widmer representing the club and Armstrong St Traders 7940.3 1 - "Tram Protest" - report on the Australian Railway Union meeting result 2 - "The Profit Factor:" - Editorial of 15/2/1962, the SEC losses / profit, quotes Mr Stoneham Opposition Leader 3 - "Keep your Trams" letter from Miss Wight of Norlane re the poor Geelong services - full buses. 4 - two meeting notices 5 - report on the ALP meeting of 14-2-1962closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, staff, buses, concession fares, unions, alp

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, Bendigo union views, Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 10 Feb to 13 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Bus v Tram" - 10-2-1962 - letter - from M Stewart of Sydney, say that the move to buses as in Sydney should not be allowed to happen. 2 - "Tram Facts" - 13-2-62 - letter - about the need for a private operator to run at a profit, higher fares - a public authority would maintain concession fares. 3 - "On the Lines" - 13-2-62 - letter - supporting the trammies. 4 - "Bendigo Meeting Moves to Retain Trams" - 12-3-62 - reporting on a meeting of 11-2-62- in Bendigo, well attended. Included the local Union Secretary, Mr G. T. James, State Secretary Mr C O'Shea, President Mr. S. Edwards, note that fares in Geelong had increased 100% since closure there. Mr Stoneham, noted that the petition to close the system must be laid in Parliament for 24 days. The current sitting would not last that long and it won't be considered until the Spring session.closure, atmoea, unions, parliament, bendigo, geelong, sec

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 6 Feb to 9 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tram Men to ask for Transport Inquiry" - 6-2-62 - about the local Trades Hall supporting a enquiry into the trams - Secretary Mr. A C Williams, re public operated transport as well. 2 - "Bendigo Move" - 6-2-62 - notes that Bendigo Trades Hall people will be meeting with Mr. Bolte when he visits Bendigo. 3 - "Trolley Buses" - 7-2-62 - W J Parsons, re use of Trolley buses and Fare Boxes 4 - "Sister Cities" - 7-2-62 - work with Bendigo and notes Bolte visit to Bendigo 5 - "Costly Routes" - 8-2-62 - notes a DLP meeting and the better routes needed. 6 - "Sebastopol Delegate for Conference on Trams" - 9-2-62 - Mayor of Sebastopol, Cr F Wilson, to represent the Borough on trams. 7 - "Bolte Guarded" - 9-2-62 - could not receive the deputation while in Bendigo, talk to the Minister. 8 - "Tram v Bus" - 9-2-62 - reporting on the lack of buses in Geelong, not worth running services following a visit.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, fares, geelong, atmoea, meetings, unions, trolley buses

Yields information about the announcement of the SEC Decision to close both Ballarat and Bendigo and gives details regarding personnel and how it will be handled.., Yields information about the announcement of the SEC Decision to close both Ballarat and Bendigo and gives details regarding personnel and how it will be handled..Copy of a Memorandum sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat and Bendigo branches, 1/2/1962, titled "Ballarat, Bendigo Tramways - Personnel", regarding closure, informing unions and personnel. Predicted towards the end of 1962. Will make endeavours to find the men suitable employment, but may not be at existing locations or wages. Notes the same as being applied to Geelong, Ballarat B power station, Geelong power station with ex-gratis payments based on years of service. Signed by K L MurrayDate stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink and notes re copies.trams, tramways, closure, staff, employment, sec, bendigo, ballarat, personnel, ballarat b power station, geelong

Report titled "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Fifteenth Annual Report, Financial Year ended 30th June 1934", together with appendices. Has a table of contents, graphs and appendices. Notes on Ballarat and Bendigo - page 6 and Geelong page 34. Enclosed within the report is a with compliments slip and an addendum. Note; this full document can be accessed on the Parliamentary Library Annual Reports database. Yields information about the activities of the SEC through its Annual Report.Annual Report - 68 foolscap pages, stapled within grey covers. Stamped "Brisbane Tramway Museum Society J150/1" on the first page. Written in red ink "Geelong tramways page 34"tramways, trams, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, reports, electricity generation

Report titled "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Sixteenth Annual Report, Financial Year ended 30th June 1935", together with appendices. Has a table of contents, graphs and appendices. Notes on Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong page 30. Enclosed within the report is a with compliments slip. Note this full document can be accessed on the Parliamentary Library Annual Reports database. Yields information about the activities of the SEC through its Annual Report.Annual Report - 72 foolscap pages, stapled within grey coversStamped "Brisbane Tramway Museum Society J150/2" on the first page. Written in red ink "Ballarat, Bendigo Geelong tramways page 30" with pencil underlining.tramways, trams, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, reports, electricity generation

Report titled "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Seventeenth Annual Report, Financial Year ended 30th June 1936", together with appendices. Has a table of contents, graphs and appendices. Notes on Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong page 24. Enclosed within the report is a with compliments slip. Note this full document can be accessed on the Parliamentary Library Annual Reports database. Yields information about the activities of the SEC through its Annual Report.Annual Report - 60 foolscap pages, stapled within grey coversStamped "Brisbane Tramway Museum Society J150/3" on the first page. Written in red ink "Ballarat, Bendigo Geelong tramways page 24" with pencil underlining.tramways, trams, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, reports, electricity generation

Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 for another version.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong

Reproduction or miniatures of tram destination rolls on heavy paper: .1 - Geelong .2 - Footscray .3 - Point Ormond .4 - Ballarat .5 - Bendigo All white on black except for Geelong. Possibly made early to mid 1960's by the AETAtram, trams, geelong, footscray, ballarat, bendigo, destination roll, point ormond

Set of two colour digital images of Geelong trams photographed by Doug Colquhoun? .1 - Geelong No 8 at the Chilwell terminus, c1955. Note the tram stop furniture on the pole behind. Tram has the destination of Beach. .2 - Trams 31 and 34 photographed in Moorabool St at a Safety Zone stop. Safety Zone stop sign in photograph. Trams have the destination of Belmont and North. Kays pastries and Austral Art Furnishers stores building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, moorabool st, safety zone, tram 8, tram 31, tram 34

Has a strong association with the Geelong tramway system as being identified as being used on the system and for which trip on a specific date.Set of two SEC 6d teal colour tickets, Nos. H806802 and H806992 and a hand written note advising that they were used on tram No. 7 in Geelong from Little Ryrie St to Belmont and back on Sunday 1 January 1956 and that Alan and Ian travelled. Both tickets have been printed with a teal cross hatching on the rear.trams, tramways, tickets, secv, geelong, belmont