Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 18/5/1972 titled "Tramway museum plan to go to committee". Item reporting that a interdepartmental committee would be asked to consider a request by the BTPS for help in establishing a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade. Reports on a letter to Mr. Bill Stephen MLA written by the Premier, Sir Henry Bolte. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, museums, tramway museums, victorian government

Bright orange card printed for BTPS membership card for year 1977-1978. On front of card are the details of the membership, the holder of the card is entitled to free travel on the Society's public services and the word "Ballarat Tourist Tramway". The card has been made out to Mr. W.A. Doubleday, member No. 85. 2nd copy added - made to Mrs. C. D. Dean 42 - typed on front of card. 3rd copy added - = copy issued to P.Winspur 76.Typed " Mr. W. A. Doubleday 85" ditto for "Mrs C. D. Dean 52"trams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of four images of BTPS trams, 40, 27 and 14 at the depot in preparation for the official opening of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramline - 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. .1 - General scene of the depot - Peter Winspur? by the step of No. 27. .2 - Front of No. 40 showing the special panel made up to celebrate the event - extracted from .1 .3 - View of No. 14 extracted from .1 .4 - ditto of No. 27 Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, secv, tram 27, tram 40, tram 14

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 2/12/1985 about the marriage of BTPS museum members David O'Neil and Melissa Brown in tramcar No. 38 the previous Saturday. Includes a photo of the ceremony. Ceremony was performed by Captain Alf Morgan of the Salvation Army, quotes Richard Gilbert about the event and gives details of the day and details of the couple.trams, tramways, weddings, david o'neil, melissa brown, btps

Set of two A4 sheets photocopied, advertising "Yapper Tours W3 661 Outings", using BTM / BTPS W3 No. 661 in Melbourne during 1989. .1 - general brochure with a photos of 665 and 661 in Swanston St - giving fare and travel conditions. .2 - list of six tours dates during April 1989 giving proposed tour arrangements.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams, yapper tours

Yields information the construction of the depot fan and access track to Wendouree Parade and has a strong association with the workers in the photograph.Black and white print of the three of the trams located on the depot fan, mid to late 1973 - No. 26, 40 and 38 are located on the fan. Possibly a Members or Open day. The overhead has been erected. Photo by Bob Prentice. See BTPS Annual Report - 1972 - 73 list of dates.trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations, tram 40, tram 26, tram 38

Donated black and white negatives and colour laser printer images of scanned images of tramcar of trams on the depot access track and depot tracks of the BTPS on the official opening day, 1 Feb. 1975. 1328.1 - 26 on access track - photo taken from the level crossing - has level crossing in the foreground. 1328.2 - 40, 27 and 14 on depot fan, 14 on 1 road. 1328.3 - 27 and 14 on 2 and 1 roads respectively of depot fan. Original negs scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020 and images updated. see 1974-75 BTPS Annual Report.tramways, trams, btps, btps depot, access track, opening, tram 40, tram 27, tram 14, tram 26

Black and white photograph print of a photo that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat 19/6/1972 of the moving of tram 26 into the depot. Note use of steel channels and rails on their side. Assisting is Bob Davies' crane. See Reg. Item 1788 for further details and of the newspaper cutting that the photo appeared in. Taken on Sat. 17 June 1972. See Information for Members (BTPS) - June - July 1972 and Sept. 1972.On rear in purple stamp "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited"trams, tramways, btps, moving trams, tram 26

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

Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 27, operated by BTPS, travelling southwards in Wendouree Parade in 1983. Tram has the destination of Carlton St. and the APM roof ad. Photo taken just prior to Gardens Loop. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06. Two further copies of the photo added to archives May 2000 - no damage - from Sales Stock at depot. 4th copy added 24/10/05 - for Display purposes.ballarat, wendouree parade, btps, tram 27

16 page booklet describing the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society's Preservation project of the former Ballarat trams. Features 10 photos with notes on Ballarat, Bendigo systems. Also notes on the BTPS and its fleet of six trams. Rear page has map by G.Inglis showing access line completed. Has 50c sticker on front cover. See Also Reg. Item 1754 for the 2nd edition. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps

Set of three entries for the BTPS celebrations, colouring competition. Based on the newspaper clipping from The News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Colour the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. See Reg. item 3178 for originals of the form. 3329.1 - Entry by Angela Venville, 9 Ophir St. Sebastopol, 6 1/2 years - written on rear in blue ink. 3329.2 - Entry by Bernadette Ryan, "Sunrise", Blowhard RSD A201, age 11 - written on a piece of paper stapled to the entry. 3329.3 - Entry by Paul Hawker, RMB 635 Yankee Flat Road, Buninyong. Age 10. label on rear of entry and staple to rear. Mounted on light blue paper within a blue diamond. tram, trams, btps, anniversary, colouring competition

Yields information about the relocation of the bogie trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot in the gardens and partly how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Trams roll again", Wednesday 19/7/1972 of tram 40 in Wendouree Parade behind John Withers Land Rover and tram 38 on the temporary access track the previous day, while being moved into the new depot. A "Warning Oncoming Trams" lies against a tree near 40. Was on the front page of the newspaper. See Reg. item 1788, 1789 and 1790 for further references. See Reg Item 3820 for a print of the actual photograph and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972.btps, moving trams, depot junction

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 15/10/1990, titled "Tram rides remain inexpensive in 'hard times'". Item quotes a statement by the President of the BTPS, Richard Gilbert that the Society's AGM had determined to keep the fares at $1 for Adults and 50c for children. Item also has notes about the Society's activities and includes a photo of eight members pushing Horse Tram No. 1 outside the depot and No. 18 in the background. Photo has Richard Gilbert, John Phillips, Paul Jordan, Paul McDonald, Alan Bradley, Carolyn Dean, Bill Kingsley and Merv Mitchell.btps, fares, horse trams

Has a strong association with one of the founding members of the BTM and yields information about the closure of the tram system in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 5 August 2008, titled "Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam War, Don Kelly and the Linton fires of 1998 Keith Day and the Falkland Islands war, Herman Ruyg and the arrest of a murderer, Peter Davies and McDonalds at Bakery Hill and John Zulic and the construction of Sovereign Hill.btps, closure, last tram

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 26 lifted while its side frame was being replaced during 1975. Photo printed in the August 1975 issue of Trolley Wire on page 32. Photo shows the broken side frame and the replacement side frame. The tram car has been lifted on No. 2 road within the depot building. Photo by Richard Gilbert. tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tram 26

Has a strong association with the BTPS's first wedding charter in Feb. 1979 and the people involved.Set of five colour photographs of the BTPS's first wedding charter Feb. 1979, done as a promotion for wedding photographs. See March 1979 Fares Please! .1 - 33 dressed awaiting the party .2 - ditto .3 - In Wendouree Parade with 28 .4 - Opposite Lake Lodge with the Wedding party in front of the tram. .5 - 28 in service.trams, tramways, btps, weddings, charters, tram 33, tram 28

Demonstrates the type of letter and response from to other tram enthusiasts in the early days of the BTPS,.1 hand written letter on writing paper from Ian Seymour of Elizabeth Downs Adelaide enquiring about information about the BTPS and sample tickets. .2 - Carbon copy of letter signed by Richard Gilbert, dated 6/10/1976 responding to Ian Seymour's letter, with samples of tickets and other information, including a note about the AETM St Kilda. Two items have been stapled together.trams, tramways, btps, tickets, aetm

Set of two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/8/1971; two letters to the Editor, about the closure of the Ballarat tramways, that some of the trams and line should be saved and what the aims of the BTPS are. The first from a person titled "All Het Up", and the second from John Anderson of P.O. Box 145 Box Hill. The second clipping from The Sun, Melbourne dated 14/7/1971 written by Keith Dunstan in his column, "A Place in the Sun" about the forthcoming closure of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems. Has a photo of a Bendigo Birney tram and notes their rarity. The second part is about the formation of the BTPS, which has 100 paid up members and quotes Shane McCarthy, a committeeman. Both cuttings in two portions.In red ink in lower edge of first cutting "19/8/71". On sheet of paper, various pencil / ink markings - with date Dec. 1963. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, btps, birney, preservation

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways management system of Traffic Inspector rosters and that they worked a 38 week. Gives two different arrangements.Typed sheet, two carbon copies, giving two forms of rosters for Traffic Inspectors. Titled "Traffic Inspectors' Rotating Duty Rosters" and dated 29-8-1966, has rosters for four traffic inspectors - four week rotation and for three inspectors - three weeks rotation. Shows the hours of work (all 38 hour week), starting and finishing times, for each day of the week. Note under heading says "As from 17 May 1954". Did it change with the number of inspectors available? That is with one of the four being on leave. See also Reg. Item 3421 for the 1954 arrangements. Two copies held. 3rd copy added 12/3/2009Both copies marked in top right hand corner in black ink "BTPS 808"trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews, inspectors

Yields information about the early operations of the BTPS and style of instructions issued at the time. Has a strong association with the person who wrote the document.Instruction - typed and handwritten, quarto sheet of paper with punch holes on the left hand side titled "Notes for Officers-In-Charge" for use at the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) depot, signed by Richard Gilbert as General Manager early 1975. Gives instructions as to the operation of the tramway and duties of the OIC. Has handwritten additions.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, operations, instructions, depot, wendouree parade

Yields information about the commencement of construction of the BTPS depot in the south Gardens reserve and seeking new members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday 3/4/1972, titled "A new home for old trams". Item reporting the BTPS had poured the foundations for its proposed tram depot near the Botanic Gardens, a contract had been let for the steel fabrication and that 200 sleepers had been obtained from the VR from the Maryborough line. Features a photo of the site with a sign advising the purpose of the works and seeking new members. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3817 for a print of the actual photograph.depot, btps, depot construction

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled "Plan to run tram put to City Council" about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the construction of a depot in the South Gardens Reserve, consideration of a grant of $750 for the sheltering of tram No. 14. Quotes President Hal Cain about the proposals of the Society, and elements of the submission to council requesting assistance to run the track from View Point to Carlton St. Sir Arthur Nicholson said "super optimists", refers to the editorial.. Cutting in two parts.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation

Bright orange card printed for BTPS membership card for year 1979-1980. Features sketch of tram 31 with the year overprinted that the card is valid for. On rear are the details of the membership, the holder of the card is entitled to free travel on the Society's public services and the word "Ballarat Tourist Tramway". The card has been made out to Mr. M Foo, member No. 1. 2nd Copy added - made out to Mrs. C. D. Dean, No. 42, typed onto card. 3rd copy added - copy issued to P.Winspur 76In blue ink "Mr. M. Foo 1" "Mrs. C. D. Dean 42" typed onto rear of cardtrams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams and the railway station area and the conversion to a one-man tram.Set of three colour photographs of BTPS owned W3 661 operating in Bourke St Melbourne. Presumed taken at the same time as the front cover of the annual report, 1988-1989 - 29/4/1989. Has Myer building in the background. .2 - ditto - crossing an articulated tram. .3 - westbound in Bourke Street with the Priceline Centrepoint building in the background and Medicare office. Printed on Kodak paper.In pencil on the rear "William F Scott".trams, tramways, btps, bourke st, yapper tours, tram 661

Yields information about the appearance of No. 27 and Depot Junction mid 1970's.Set of 3 selected negatives from a group of about 22 negatives showing the activities by the BTPS in Wendouree Parade c1975/1976. Photographed by Campbell Duncan (could be Paul Nicholson). .1 - No. 27 arriving at Depot Junction with destination of Carlton St and a Twin Lakes sign. .2 - ditto, picking up passengers, with Richard Gilbert driving. .3 - ditto leaving Depot Junction. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, depot junction, tram 27

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 27/5/1972 about the visit of tram enthusiast Ken Springforth visiting the BTPS. Photographed with Traffic Manager, Richard Gilbert the previous day. Quotes Mr Springforth about his interest in trams, international trends, his book on "North American Trolleys". Mr Springforth was a quality control engineer with a locomotive manufacturer, in Erie Pennsylvania. Second copy added 25/10/2005.In pencil in central top of the item - '27/5/72'trams, tramways, visitors, btps, ken springforth

Shows a style of promotion of tram badges, sales items, produced by the BTPS at the time. Were very popular early 1980's sold well and gave the BTPS much needed income. Produced by David Frost.Foolscap, photocopied sheet, titled "What the well-dressed young tram enthusiast is wearing", prepared by David Frost, featuring a "young man" wearing BTPS or other organisations tram badges. These include Ballarat 27, Melbourne W2, V214, VR B class loco, Brisbane 47, MMTB half cab bus, Melbourne Z3, VR S class locomotive, Brisbane 136, Melbourne Z2 and Ballarat 27 button badge.trams, tramways, badges, btps, pamphlets

Series of three black and white photographs printed on Kodak Inkjet paper of Frank Hanrahan working on the BTPS Isolating transformer during 1974 at the front of No. 1 road in the depot as part of the construction of the substation. Frank is being observed by one his sons. Could be posed, as Frank in white shirt and tie. See also Reg Item 6606 for other photographs.tramways, trams, btps, substation, depot, electric traction, electric failure

Yields information about the construction of the access track in April 1973 and some of the people involved.Black and white photograph of the construction of the track for the depot fan during 1972, the crossover between 2 and 3 roads is taking shape. No. 27 and 40 in the photograph. Photo appears on the front cover of the 1972-73 BTPS Annual Report and on page 4, credits Bob Prentice. See - 1972 - 1973 Annual Report list of dates on page 3.trams, tramways, depot, btps, construction, tram 27, tram 40