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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hold your horses for tram plan study", 3/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Saturday 3/2/1996 written by Peter Hiscock, Chairman Ballarat Tourism Board replying to D.H. Woodward's (notes as former councillor) letter of 31/1/1996 (item 1468), commenting that the study should be done before knocking the project. Notes that the questions are valid, but the study should be done. Notes that Mr. Woodward has opposed many heritage projects. Also has a Burns cartoon about cable TV."Sat 3/2/96" in blue ink on top edge.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams would cause problems", 14/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Wednesday 14/2/1996 written by Vera Parry of Warrenheip agreeing with Mr. Adriaans and D.H. Woodward's letters that the reintroduction of trams would cause many problems in Ballarat streets. Notes Perth's "motorised tram" and is a "delightful little journey". See items 1466 and 1468 also."Wed 14/2/96" in blue ink in top centre of cutting.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Metropolitan Transport Services Map - Melbourne - Tram and Bus Services", c1970
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colours showing the bus, train and tram routes around Melbourne. Has a cover price of 10c. No printing date shown, but c1970 as distances are still in imperial, the West gate bridge is shown, though so is the Williamstown Ferry. Gives telephone numbers in 6 digit figures. Lists route numbers for trams, tramways board bus services and private services. Gives various telephone numbers for further information. Notes the map is a combined effort of the Tramways Board, Victorian Railways, Bus Proprietors' Association and the Transport Regulation Board. Single sheet of paper folded in 9 x 3 folds.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, public transport, routes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram carries Ballarat message to City Circle", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Article from the front page of The Courier, Saturday 24/2//1996 written by Ian Haberfield with photo by Herman Ruyg of BTM W4 671 leaving the depot loaded on a truck the previous day end route to Melbourne to run on the city Circle tram route. Tram has "City Circle" showing in destination box. Notes comments by Peter Hiscock about the tram itself, the BTM works, and that Alan Brown, Public Transport Minister has granted permission for the tram to run on the City Circle.trams, tramways, btm, city circle, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Mair St. Traffic lights were Ballarat's first", 12/08/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Cutting from the "For the Record" section of The Courier, Ballarat's weekend magazine of Saturday August 12, 1995 about the location of Ballarat's first set of traffic lights. Were at the corners Mair St. with the intersection of Doveton, Armstrong and Lydiard Streets. The latter had trams at the time. They became operational about May 1970. Generally understood not installed at other streets at the times because of the complexity of the tramway system and its impending closure. Item written by Danny Roberts.trams, tramways, traffic lights, lydiard st. north, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Ballarat 25 leaving for Bendigo
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the loading and departure of Ballarat No. 25 to Bendigo in 1960.Reproduction of illustration of Ballarat No. 25 leaving the Wendouree Parade depot for Bendigo on 6/10/1960. As printed in Newsrail, April 1984 issue on page 111. Photo shows Yellow Express Mack prime mover GPU 328 with Ballarat Tram No. 25 loaded and leaving the depot. Tram has destination box removed. Also the process of fitting the dash canopy lighting had commenced, with the small white stripe painted under the windows. Also would appear trolley pole base has been removed. Gives photographer as Doug Colquhoun Pages 111 to 114 of the magazine, centre page of the April issue only. Centre page photo of train at the Apex siding, Kilmore East. 1478.1 - Same photo - digital image from the Wal Jack album. Wal's notes gives the time of the photograph as 10.40am. 1478.2 - same photo - print supplied to Alan Bradley by Doug Colquhoun. See image i4 for the rear of the photograph. See Reg Items 1478, 5241, 5242, 7759 and 7766 for a series of 5 photos of this event..1 - On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 25 on Yellow Express Loader outside Wendouree Depot before leaving for Bendigo. 6-10-1960." and in top Right hand corner Wal Jack stamp with "Neg to Doug" written in. .2 - has Douglas A. Colquhoun stamp on rear - with details - see image i4. trams, tramways, yellow express, transporting trams, moving trams, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), 25/06/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Copy of printed or photocopied letter sent to all Public Transport Corporation (V/Line - railway and The Met - Tramways and bus) dated 25/6/1992 signed by the Chief Executive Office, Ian F.X. Stoney. Letter concerns the "alleged" drinking of tramway staff and illegal stoppage of trams, as published in the Sunday Age. Investigations determined the photo was the Coburg Tram terminus and the crew member was drinking a "Bundaberg Ginger Beer" stubbie. Letter written in support of staff and to criticize the AGE newspaper who refused to supply a negative.trams, tramways, ptc, i. stoney, sunday age, tram crews -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 9, Sept. 1991", Sep. 1991
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Fifty Six page, with glossy white cover and plain white paper inside - "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 9, Sept. 1991" - with title in red ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover. Printed by the Victorian branch of the union. Features on the front cover a photo (see image) of Stewart R. Thompson, a tram driver who recently retired after 39 years from Essendon depot. Also features the Editors note on the driver and a five page article written by Stewart Thompson on his life as a driver. Other items featured is an obituary for former Secretary of the Tramway Union, Sydney E. Edwards, an article on the Doncaster Bus Depot written by Alan Bailey and news from the various depots. trams, tramways, unions, melbourne, doncaster, employees, atmoea -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Metra News - Winter 1980", 1980
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Single sheet of paper, folded to from a four page newsletter, titled "METRA News, the news vehicle for MMTB employees" and dated Winter 1980. Has the title printed in red ink and uses the same colour for other titles for items with the newssheet.. Items of interest: 1. Bourke St. Mall 2. Senior citizens help design new tram - Z3 class trams 3. Bus only lane in Johnston Street 4. Education of City Police 5. An extensive item on people, new employees, promotions - including the promotion of BTM Board Member Greg Rodgers to Trainer Drivers at Camberwell. A number of these people have been underlined or circled in red ink. 6. Depot employees' social and facility fund 7. Profile on R.C.Dummond, Traffic Manager 8. Wilbur's corner - a review of out of court settlements for accidents. 9. Two cartoons by AugustineRed ink circling or underling specific employee names in the people section.trams, tramways, mmtb, bourke st, bus only lane, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Transport Superannuation Board, "Transport Superannuation Board Annual Report 1993", 1993
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...16 page report on white paper with medium weight card covers, dark blue on outside, light blue on inside for the "Transport Superannuation Board Annual Report 1993". On front cover has photos of B2112, Port of Melbourne, Comeng train on the Eltham Trestle bridge and South Eastern Freeway. Report covers the various details of the funds, Board members, organisations that are part of the fund, member services, year in review, investments, actuarial report and financial report and Auditors Report.trams, tramways, superannuation, employees, annual reports -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 6/03/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of Richard Gilbert and a person (known to Richard) standing at the Gardens Loop during the 1999 Begonia Festival. See also Reg. Item 1094 for other photographs of the same series. Photo taken by Carolyn Dean on 6/3/1999. Print on Kodak Paper. Tramway shelter in the background and other tents for the festival. Appeared in the August 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 32.On rear in blue ink "6.3.99 / President Richard Gilbert, in fully Tramway Inspector regalia, directs a member of the public." and in bottom left hand corner "Photo by Carolyn Dean" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "30" written on it.btm, gardens loop, trolley wire, inspectors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Earl Ewers, 26/12/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of BTM tram No. 40, at Depot Junction on a very wet Boxing Day, 1999. Tram has "Bray Raceway" sign on front drivers panel, with ice cream van in the background. Appeared in colour in the February 2000 of Trolley Wire on Page 44. Printed onto Kodak Royal Paper. Photo by Earl Ewers. Photo taken 26/12/1999.On rear in blue ink "Car No. 40 going about its business at Depot Junction on a very wet Boxing Day 1999." and in bottom right hand corner "Earl Ewers" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Enlarge to 119% 145 x 100 Colour.", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "59" written on it.btm, depot junction, trolley wire, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 16/04/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of the former Ballarat SEC Depot Bike shed in Ballarat East prior to relocation to Bungaree on 16/4/1999. Photo by Carolyn Dean. Appeared in the August 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 31. See also Reg. Item 1101 for other photos of the same series. Photo on Kodak paper.On rear in blue ink "16.4.99 / The ex Ballarat Depot bike shed prior to removal to Bungaree." and in bottom left hand corner "Photo by Carolyn Dean" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Reduce to 9.75cm x 4.5cm", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "29" written on it.btm, sec depot, bike shed -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Darren Hutchesson, 5/06/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of the BTM group tour on 5 June 1999 at Hawthorn Depot with John Phillips Bus 592 in the background. Appeared in the August 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 31 - see also caption for further details. See also Reg. item 1101 for other photos of the same series. Photo on Kodak paper. Photo by Darren Hutchesson.In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "28" written on it.btm, tours, hawthorn depot, mk iii bus 592 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Black and white print of MMTB Scrubber Car No. 8 at South Melbourne Depot on 10/2/1962. Photo by Dave Macartney. Appeared in the November 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 29. Photo on Ilford paper. Has the front of other trams on right hand side of the photograph.In top left hand corner, "No. 8 at Sth Melbourne Depot / 10-2-62", in top right hand corner "262-2". In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "38" written on it. In bottom right hand corner, "Dave Macartney".trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne depot, hanna st. depot, scrubber tram, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Simon Jenkins, 10/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of the ex MMTB scrubber tram 8W and the BTM tower truck at the old loop, Wendouree Parade, following the arrival of the tram in Ballarat on 10/9/1999 . Appeared in the November 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 30 - see also caption for further details. Photo on Kodak paper. Photo by Simon Jenkins. Photo has Alastair Reither cleaning the tram and Andrew Mitchell looking on. Mark McKay in the tower truck, with Warren Doubleday relocating the overhead.In blue ink "Scrubber 8W and Overhead Tower Wagon No. 14 at old loop 10/9/1999" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "39" written on it.btm, wendouree parade, scrubber tram, tower truck, tram 8w -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Simon Jenkins, 10/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of the ex MMTB scrubber tram 8W being towed across, Wendouree Parade by W3 661, following the arrival of the tram in Ballarat on 10/9/1999 . Appeared in the November 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 30 - see also caption for further details. Photo on Kodak paper. Photo by Simon Jenkins.In blue ink "W3 661 towing 8W to the Depot 10/9/1999" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "40" written on it.btm, wendouree parade, scrubber tram, towing trams, tram 8w -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Frank Puls, "Hold your horses for tram plan study", "Horse Trams even better", Feb. 1996
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photo copy of two letters to the Editor of The Courier on a single sheet of paper, collected by Frank Puls. Has Frank's address stamp on the right hand edge. 1. Saturday 3/2/1996 written by Peter Hiscock, Chairman Ballarat Tourism Board replying to D.H. Woodward's (notes as former councillor) letter of 31/1/1996 (item 1468), commenting that the study should be done before knocking the project. Notes that the questions are valid, but the study should be done. Notes that Mr. Woodward has opposed many heritage projects. See also Reg. item 1469 for original of the cutting. 2. Monday 5/2/1996 written by E.Calis of Ballarat, suggest that horse trams should be considered, or a horse and wagon. Both cuttings have handwritten date and newspaper name on the top.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram turns heads in Melbourne", 8/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8 March, 1996 with story and picture by Alison Wynd of BTM Tram 671 running in Melbourne on the City Circle tram route. Has Flinders St. station in the background. Tram is leaving the safety zone at corner of Flinders and Swanston, eastbound in Flinders St. Quotes Warren Doubleday. 1494..1 - actual clipping 1494.2 - photocopy of the page from the Ballarat Courier - was on page 3.trams, tramways, btm, melbourne, city circle, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, N. Hill, "Off the rails about our trams", 27/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 27/3/1996, titled "Off the rails about our trams" written by N. Hill of Skipton St. Ballarat responding to a letter from M. Sargent of March 9 see Reg. Item 1498. Supports the return of trams to Ballarat. On the bottom of the cutting, a piece of tape has been added to add newspaper details.On the bottom edge " Ballarat Courier WED 27/3/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, D. Stabb, "Trams possible but not desirable", 24/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 24/4/1996 written by D. Stabb of Clyde St. Ballarat hoping that no one will fund a feasibility study of trams in Ballarat, undesirable, interfere with motorists and pedestrians, use buses "to get people back into the centre of our lovely city."In the top right hand corner "The Courier 24/4/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Study into demand for Ballarat trams", 27/05/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item from the Ballarat Courier of 27/5/1996, quoting Peter Hiscock that tenders would be called within the next two months to carry out a marketing study on the viability of a tourist-oriented service. Notes tie with the feasibility study which would look at the engineering aspects.In the bottom right hand corner "Courier 27/5/96".marketing study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, M. Sargent, "Use tram money for employment schemes", 9/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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, Lorrie Brown, "Tram plan derailed by lack of funding", 16/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item from the Ballarat Courier of 16/11/1996 written by Lorrie Brown quoting Peter Hiscock, chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board that the funding for the feasibility study into the plan to re-introduce trams back to Ballarat, was still awaiting funding support from the State Government. Looks at the route outlines and the trams in Christchurch. Peter expressed surprise that the Ballarat Council had not lent its financial support. Includes a photo of Peter in a reflective mood. Item on Page 2 of the Courier.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper Headline Display Banner sheet, The Courier Ballarat, "Federal aid for tram plan", 4/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ballarat Courier shop display headline banner sheet for Saturday January 4, 1997 with "The Courier" logo and the words "FEDERAL AID FOR TRAM PLAN" in large print. Copy 1 - has "Bridge Mall Newsagency, 68-70 Bridge Mall, Ballarat 3350 phone 3133 52"stamp on top, on off white paper. Copy 2 - on yellowish paper and some creases. Copy 3 - on white paper, but slightly yellowed.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Elise Sullivan, "Govt help for our tram plan", 4/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Front page of The Courier, Ballarat Saturday 4/1/1997 written by Elise Sullivan about the announcement the previous day that the Federal Government announced a grant of $20,000 for a feasibility study into the return of trams to Ballarat. Grant announced by Ballarat MHR, Michael Ronaldson. Also quotes Ballarat Tourism Board Executive Director Andrew McEvoy that the news of the grant was "fantastic". Item continues onto the top right hand corner of page 2. Mr. McEvoy said that further money was required for the study. Also includes a small photo of Andrew McEvoy.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Alison Wynd, "Ballarat trams must pay their own way: Hiscock", 7/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item written by Alison Wynd in The Courier, Ballarat, page 7 on 7/1/1997 reporting on a statement by the Chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board, Peter Hiscock that trams would have run profitably if they were reintroduced to Ballarat Streets. Comments on possible staging, tourist and engineering studies and market. Includes a photo of SEC No. 31 with a Victoria St. destination at the junction in Bridge St with the Mount Pleasant line, with a women stepping from the tram. An adjacent item reports on the appointment of Robin Cooper as Victorian Transport Minister to replace Mr Alan Brown.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, transport minister -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Angela Carey, "Support for trams - Visitors like the idea but residents shy at the cost.", 9/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item written by Angela Carey in The Courier, Ballarat, page 1 on 9/1/1997 reporting on a survey by the Courier the previous day. Response to the question "Do you think Ballarat City Council should spend money to bring trams back to Ballarat?" Yes - 71%, No - 24% and unsure - 3%. Gives a breakdown between residents and visitors and general comments.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, surveys -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, F. Raymond Haddon, "Don't make trams depend on profit", 13/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 13/1/1997 by F.Raymond of Haddon commenting on Peter Hiscock's statement of 7/1/1997 and the proposed feasibility study is not constrained by a narrow 'must be profitable' philosophy. Notes the success of Bendigo and the Melbourne City Circle tram route. Cutting has been glued together reducing the item from three columns to two by gluing heading and first three lines on top of the rest of the cutting."Ballarat Courier 13/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, R. Grange, "Trams low on the priority list", 14/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat City Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 14/1/1997 R. Grange, York St. Ballarat questioning the priorities at looking at the return of trams to Ballarat Street, against other works. Project would be mainly for the benefit of Sovereign Hill."Ballarat Courier 14/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor