Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Tram depot to be sold next year", 10/8/1971, about the sale of the Wendouree Parade SEC tram depot. Quotes Murray Byrne, Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Fuel and Power, Mr Borthwick about the sale and the interest of the BTPS."10/8/71" in ink on the face of the cuttingbtps, sec, sec depot, sale of sec depot

A4 photocopied sheet titled "Replica Destination Curtain" describing a reproduction or replica destination curtain or blind or roll, used in Ballarat Tramways by the SEC c1960. Provides notes on the curtains, how made, grouping of the routes, horse drawn trams, SEC operations and closure, and inviting people to be members. Gives the BTPS address and phone number. Has the phrase "Ballarat Trams are Ballarat History" on the bottom of the sheet. Has the reproduction of the curtain or roll on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, btps, destination roll, destination indicators, sec, routes

George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph showing George Holding SEC Manager with Black Marlin caught off Bermagui NSW on a fishing trip with members of Gippsland Lakes Boating Club taken outside North Arm Bait Supply Base Station for GLBC Lakes Entrance Victoria recreation, sports, fishing

6034.1 - Recycled envelope used as the cover for Regal phonograph record, reference number: 6034.- SEC of Victoria

Object, Envelope, addressed to Mrs J. Guiney, 126 Sternberg Street, Bendigo,from the Commonwealth Athletic Club for the World's Richest Footrace at Bendigo Showgrounds on March 10 & 12 ,1951.Stamped Bendigo 12 Feb 1951 PAID 2d.J.J.Fewster, Secevent, sports, athletics

Consists of formation history, track and route dates, operator, SEC takeover and route lengths. Three pages of statistics - Income, Expenditure and loss 1935 to 1936, - includes car miles., operational statistics, expenditure breakdown of the SEC era. The last three years of operational statistics have been filled in by hand. Probably prepared late 1960's by Les Denmead (assumption here - See Reg item 3289 and 3483 for Bendigo version)Yields historical notes and statistics on the Geelong Tramway system - the statistical information being the most important. Shows the financial situation of the Geelong system was never satisfactory.Four sets - original and three copies - foolscap typed documents, five pages each, titled "Geelong Tramways Early History". 'BTPS 402" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, sec, mesco, history, statistics

Has a strong association with Vic Mawby, Tramway Superintendent, SEC.Copy of e-mail and associated documents prepared by Alan Bradley in response to a query raised by Glenise Chrystal and Joanne Courteremanche - see Reg Item 3806doc1.pdf) about their uncle Vic Mawby. Provides details of Vic Mawby's career with the SEC and copies of associated papers, a story regarding the Royal Hotel Sebastopol and the SEC's efforts to close both Ballarat and Bendigo in the early 1960's. (see Reg Item 3806)trams, tramways, esco, sec, closure, royal hotel, inspectors, superintendents

MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because it depicts a pioneer of the Falls Creek area and one of the founders of Skyline Lodge.A black and white image of Ray Meyer relaxing on a cot (labelled SEC) in one of the huts in the Bogong area.ray meyer, falls creek, victorian snowfields

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 8/12/1970 that the SEC had informed the City Council (Ballaarat) that the trams would be progressively withdrawn during next year. Mentions that no dissenting resolution was carried by either house in the statutory period of 24 days since passing the bill. No precise date could be given at this stage.In pencil in top right hand corner "8/12/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure

Yields information about the 1951 version of the SEC Tramway By Laws.Carbon copy of SEC "Tramways By-Law No. 1", typed double spaced on 17 pages, comprising the various schedules, travel conditions etc. Dated 19/7/1951. Has been corrected or changed on the last page for the various dates and who signed as commissioner. First and last pages have been imaged.See page 17 for changes in ink.trams, tramways, by laws, sec

Yields information through letters to the Editor about the impact of tram fare rises on Ballarat Residents, noting wages at the time.Photocopy, of the Letters to the Editor Column, The Courier, 16/6/1951 titled "Our Trams". Photocopied onto A4 size sheet of paper. Written by "Angri", complaining about the fare increase for weekly travel on the trams and that the SEC should not be making money from the trams.trams, tramways, public transport, fares, sec

Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities through the considerations of the Minister for Fuel and Power.Carbon copy of a report or submission as part of a deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power on 6/10/1971. Outlines proposals for the establishment of a Tourist Tramway, gives names and details of SEC staff willing to help, and notes Mr. Frank Hanrahan for setting up the necessary equipment.trams, tramways, btps, sec, power supply

Yields information about disposal of the Geelong trams, including trams for Ballarat and Bendigo.Letter with attachment, from SEC Geelong Branch to Wal Jack, dated 13/4/1956, signed by T. A. Farr, Manager, regarding the disposal of trams including sending bogie trams to Ballarat and Bendigo and selling the rest by tender. There is a possibility that there could have been a sheet (1) of the attachment. Typed on SEC Geelong letterhead, giving addresses and telephone number. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdftrams, tramways, closure, disposal, geelong, sec, bogie trams

Possibly has a strong association with the tram track and depot maintenance staff at the time of closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system.Colour print of a group of four SEC workers standing alongside the cloth covered SEC Ballarat Tramway track gang truck, in Lydiard St North, with the railway gates in the background. The man on the right hand side is holding a rolled up green flag. These workers were not included in the staff photo. Refer to track diaries in the collection for possible names. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. Vermeend" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear " Lydiard St Nth Ballarat. With my compliments Lilian Butler"trams, tramways, sec, depot, trackwork, track, personnel

Yields information about the painting colours of the Ballarat tram fleet in the 1930's through to the early 1950's.Handwritten list of SEC Ballarat Tramcars and the painting or colour dates and when painted - Dark Green and Cream or Mid Bristol Green and Ivory and whether red and cream, 1930 to 1952. Prepared by Wal Jack Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. tramcars, livery, sec, esco

Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 32, No. 2, June 1994 which has an extensive photographic article on the Bendigo Tramways written by William F. Scott. Gives the origin of the city, first tramway, battery trams, steam trams, electrification, operation by ESCo, SEC takeover, closure, operation by the Bendigo Trust, maps and a list of the Bendigo Trust fleet. Front cover photograph of SEC cars 24 and 26 crossing on the Eaglehawk line.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, battery trams, esco, sec, bendigo trust

Demonstrates the methodology of arranging payment for casual staff in the SECForms - book of 12 stapled within orange colour covers, titled "Engagement & Termination dockets", by the SEC providing details to the Timekeeper of workmen engaged and terminated with information to register their employment along with details and their date and time of termination along with a reason. Title of document written in blue indelible pencil on the front cover.trams, tramways, forms, employment, employment forms, sec

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 11. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 11

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 12. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 12

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 13. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 13

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 14. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed.Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 14

Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 17. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Generally, only significant work is listed. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 17

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters about employee age range of the traffic staff., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters about employee age range of the traffic staff.Memorandum to the Manager from Les Denmead, Superintendent, on SEC departmental paper, dated 19-2-62, titled "Tramways Traffic Employees - Wages Age Group" - listing by five age groups. Total 63. trams, tramways, employees, wages, ballarat, sec, crews

Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC and the City of Ballaarat about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Typed letter on quarto paper, from the City of Ballaarat, dated 15 March 1937, titled ""Re Openings across Tram Tracks" acknowledging receipt of SEC letter regarding the titled. Has various stamps, initials. Signed by the Town Clerk.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, city of ballaarat, tram track