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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Digging deep", 23/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. Photo taken looking east along the south side of Drummond St. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, temporary trackwork laid from Wendouree Parade t, 11/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 11/7/1972 showing the temporary ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 11/7/1972 showing the temporary trackwork laid from Wendouree Parade to the BTPS depot to facilitate moving trams to their building. Features a photograph looking from Wendouree Parade. Has depot building in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, trackwork, bpts depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The Case for Sunday Trams", 7/05/1953 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 7 May...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 7 May 1953 about ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 7 May 1953 about the provision of additional tram crews to handle patronage on Sunday morning from the railway station and during the Begonia Festival. Item follows a statement by an official of the Ballarat Division of the Tramways Employees Association. Noted that the SEC did not wish to operate the Provincial tramways. Image added 27-11-2016begonia festival, tram services, unions, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18...The Courier Ballarat... to be removed" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 that the Country Roads Board will begin removal of the tram lines in Sturt St. commencing Wednesday, the following week. This was announced by Cr. Chisholm the previous day. Work to begin at Dawson St and work towards the City. The Council had also decided to experiment with free centre of the road parallel parking on a restricted basis.In blue ink in the top right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71'trams, tramways, closure, track removal, country roads board, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", 13/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... , of The Courier Ballarat, Monday July 13, 2009 titled "From tram to tool...The Courier Ballarat... 22 and a news story in the Ballarat Courier. Has a strong ...Yields information about the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 and a news story in the Ballarat Courier. Has a strong association with Peter Winspur.Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48, of The Courier Ballarat, Monday July 13, 2009 titled "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", of the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 by the BTM. Front cover has a photo of Peter Winspur siting in one doorway. Page 2 has more details and another photo of Peter Winspur standing inside the tram.esco, sebastopol type, btm, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram fans fought the good fight", 5/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... of The Courier, Ballarat dated Monday 5/8/2002 regarding the formation...The Courier Ballarat... the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Monday 5/8/2002 regarding the formation of the BTPS 30 years ago referring to a letter by Graham Jordan of 2/8/02 titled "Tram fans fought the good fight". Written by Neville Gower, the first Secretary of the BTPS. Notes the input of the Brown Hill Progress Association and Melton Foo. "5/8/02" in black ink on bottom of cutting.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, 17/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat Monday 17/7...The Courier Ballarat... Junction Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat Monday 17/7 ...Yields information about the relocation of the single truck 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 Monday 17/7/1972 of tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, the previous Saturday, while being moved into the new depot. Tram parked at the future depot junction. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant and a Twin Lakes sign. See Reg. item 1788 and 1789 for further references. See Reg Item 3821 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, moving trams, depot junction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society seeks tram relics", 7/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday 7/7/1972 about the BTPS seeking ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday 7/7/1972 about the BTPS seeking tram relics to add to its collection. Quotes Society Vice-president Maurice Calnin. Also reports on the laying of "portable" tram track to facilitate moving of trams to its new building. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps depot, btps, track construction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "What are tram funds being used for?", 2/12/2004
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters...The Courier Ballarat... To The Editor Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters to the Editor Section, Thursday, December 2, 2004, titled "What are tram funds being used for?". Letter by Ross Jones, Ararat, questions the need for the appeal given the amount of money the BTM has in reserves - refers to the annual report, Has date line fixed to the top edge of cutting. Image of item added 27-11-2016btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, letter to the editor -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsclip, Mary's Mount - 100 Years, 01/03/1975
... A page form the Ballarat Courier outling the centenary... Newsclip Mary's Mount - 100 Years A page form the Ballarat Courier ...A page form the Ballarat Courier outling the centenary of Loreto Ballarat.mary's mount, loreto ballarat, mother mary gonzaga barry, centenary, chatham-holmes family collection, chatham family archive -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsclip, The Story of Charlotte Plains is One of Extravagances and Tragedy, 1974, 20/07/1974
... Newspaper article from the Ballarat Courier on the History... and Tragedy, 1974 Newspaper article from the Ballarat Courier ...Newspaper article from the Ballarat Courier on the History of Charlotte Plains.charlotte plains, barone de riebald, simson mansion, george cain, carisbrook, hector simson, donald simson, john simson, chatham family archive -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newsclip, History at Coghill's Creek, 01/03/1950
... Four pages from the Ballarat Courier with information... pioneed Four pages from the Ballarat Courier with information ...The Coghill Cairn was erected by William Coghill's nephew Harry E. Holmes.Four pages from the Ballarat Courier with information on Coghill's Creek. coghill's creek, william coghill, harry holmes, holmes family collection, chatham-holmes collection, sauchieburn, pioneed -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Jacki on the track to full-time job", 30/03/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday...The Courier Ballarat... to full-time job" Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday March 30, 1985 about Jacki (Jacqui) Edwards working at the BTPS as part of the Commonwealth Employment Scheme. Details work being done by her, quotes Mr. John O'Loughlin CEP area project officer and the work being done by the scheme. Was on the front page of the paper. Includes two photographs in item. 2nd copy added 18/06/2006.trams, tramways, cep, jacki (jacqui) edwards, employment, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 4/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4...The Courier Ballarat... for Bendigo" Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4 ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/11/1972, about the opening of the Bendigo Tourist tram service by the Premier Mr. R. Hamer on Dec. 9, 1972. Item mentions the keeping the Birneys in Bendigo, against them going to Adelaide and the Bendigo Trust. Item possibly from the Courier, as mentions the GBA (Greater Ballarat Association), Mr Melton Foo and Mr. Edgar Bartrop."4/11/72" on bottom edge in blue ink and a red ink arrow pointing to the Clipping.trams, tramways, bendigo, opening, bendigo trust, mr. r. hamer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 24/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24...The Courier Ballarat... for Bendigo" Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/10/1972 about questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly today by Mr. Floyd (Labour Williamstown) about the running of the trams in Bendigo for tourists and running of trams in Ballarat. Item notes that approved the service between the North Deborah mine and the Chinese Joss House. Item possibly from the Courier as it has Ballarat people funeral notices on the rear."24/10/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, parliamentary questions, mr. floyd, mr. v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Jumping gun on tram debate", 26/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Letter to the Editor of the Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 26/2...The Courier Ballarat... on tram debate" Letter to the Editor of the Courier, Ballarat ...Letter to the Editor of the Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 26/2/1996 written by Frank Puls (a BTM member) of Humffray St. Ballarat about the tram debate and that people should wait for the outcome of the Ballarat Tramway feasibility study before getting "hysterical", "but until then, the protesters appear to be jumping the gun." Has paper and details glued to right hand top edge of cutting. Collected by Frank Puls on behalf of the Museum.trams, tramways, feasibility study, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Era of Horse-drawn Trams", 29/07/1950 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sat. 29/7...The Courier Ballarat... Trams" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sat. 29/7 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sat. 29/7/1950, titled "Era of Horse-drawn Trams", in the "note and Notions" column prepared by "Onlooker". Has a photo of No. 7 in Wendouree Parade, outside the depot. Gives an history of the horse trams, routes, operations, tickets, housing, "Tramway Row", wages and closing. Has advertisements for Woodmason Trading Co (Paint sale) and Commonwealth bank on the same sheet.horse trams, wages, housing, operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 40 Rolls Again", 20/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 20/9/1976...The Courier Ballarat... Again" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 20/9/1976 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 20/9/1976, about the BTPS, tram No. 40 and services during the forthcoming school holidays. Has a photo of Richard Gilbert and Graham Jordan talking to Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller and grandson Adam. Also has an additional photo of Mr. H. Tippett who found a 1930 weekly tram ticket which demolishing a house in Humffray St.btps, operations, tickets, weekly tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No date set for auction", 13/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated...The Courier Ballarat... for auction" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Saturday 13/5/1972 titled "No date set for auction". Item advising that no definite date had been set for the auction of the former tram depot. SEC said that tentative dates had been discussed with the Agents, Edgar Bartrop Pty Ltd. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.sec depot, sale of sec depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "An Exchange of Trams", 5/10/1960 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/10/1960...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/10/1960 titled "An Exchange ...Yields information about the swapping of tramcars between Ballarat and Bendigo.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/10/1960 titled "An Exchange of Trams" of Ballarat No. 19 loaded on a truck at the depot, leaving for the Bendigo system. Photo caption notes that Bendigo will be getting two small trams and Ballarat getting a larger bogie tram back. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdfIn ink on top of the cutting "Left Wendouree Depot 4th October 1960"19, bendigo, transporting trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams in Ballarat - Would you like to see that?", 19/05/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Item in the Education Section of The Courier Ballarat...The Courier Ballarat... of The Courier Ballarat, Monday 19/5/1997 giving a background ...Item in the Education Section of The Courier Ballarat, Monday 19/5/1997 giving a background to the trams in Ballarat and asking a series of questions for students to consider. Information given was comments by local residents for and against, questions, suggested routes, use of horse trams, map and a photo of SEC No. 31 at the junction of Mt. Pleasant and Victoria St. routes. Has newspaper details stapled to the top right hand corner of item.An "X" in the top left hand corner.education, ballarat revival, horse trams, students -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Society celebrates", 26/09/1992
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/1992...The Courier Ballarat...". Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/1992, titled ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/1992, titled "Tramway Society celebrates" about the BTPS celebrating 21 years on 26/9/1992. Gives a brief history of the BTPS from formation to opening the tramway on 1/2/1975. Has advertisements from J.B. Cameron, Harris House of Photography and the SEC congratulating the BTPS. Also in an advertisement form is the details of the programme for the day. Date of item in pencil on the bottom edge "Courier 26/9/1992".btps, 21st anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Gardens around tram building", 22/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 22/6/1972 titled ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 22/6/1972 titled "Gardens around tram building". Reports on the request of the BTPS to undertake planting of trees and shrubs around the depot site. Quotes comments from City Engineer, Mr. R. J. Sharp and Cr. Sir Arthur Nicholson. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps depot, city of ballaarat, gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Pull a tram, and help the SES", 19/02/1994 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/2/1994...The Courier Ballarat... the top edge. Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/2 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/2/1994, titled "Pull a tram, and help the SES". Item about Begonia Festival Ambassador Award Entrant, Jamieson Arnott preparing for a tram pull event to raise funds. Has photo of No. 1, Frank Puls on the steps, Jamieson and five volunteers from the SES pulling the tram along No. 2 road at the depot. Story by Dennis Torpy."Courier 19/2/94" in ink along the top edge.tram pull, fund raising, ses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", 15/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "The trams, the shed ...Yields information about the history of the demise of the Ballarat system and what was left and the future outlook.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", Editorial of Tuesday 15/9/1970, about the muted Government proposal to close the tramway system in Ballarat. Notes Mr. H. Bell's trolley bus proposal, state government issues in Parliament, tramway loses, Victorian Government politics, Country Roads Board and the possible sale of the tram shed.closure, city of ballaarat, sec, depot, parliament, trolley buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "In retrospect", 20/06/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6...The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 in the 'In Retrospect' section of the newspaper, of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Notes passengers left quickly and that traffic was delayed for some time. Another item also mentions of the plans, 25 years ago, of traffic lights at the intersections of Sturt St. with Lydiard, Armstrong and Doveton Streets.In bottom right hand corner in ink, "Sat 20/6/98", and ink markings on either side of the tramway item.trams, tramways, in retrospect, accidents, derailments, traffic lights -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams not playthings", 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972...The Courier Ballarat... not playthings" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the concerns of the Brown Hill Progress Association that the tramway preservation project does not become "a plaything" for people who may want to play trams". Spoke about control of the organisation by Ballarat people. Cr. Chisholm noted the BTPS had six Ballarat based members on the Board, including the President. Cr. Pittard moved that a copy of the letter be sent to the BTPS.In red ink in top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, btps, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Call to unite on tram issue", 27/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1...The Courier Ballarat... on tram issue" Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield calling the community to unite on the tram issue, as they had done in Bendigo in 1972 commented by Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner City of Ballarat. Notes the involvement of the Bendigo community at the time, when he was acting Town Clerk for the City of Bendigo. He said they had to be a ground swell of support for the trams to get up in Ballarat.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 1996 the year of elections, 27/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1...The Courier Ballarat... of elections Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27 ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A Landmark Goes", "City's oil strike", 8/08/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tues 8...The Courier Ballarat...", "City's oil strike" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Yields information about the progress of the demolition of the old tram depot in Wendouree Parade and an incident in Lydiard St north after the closure of the tramway in that street.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tues 8 August 1972 - pages 1 and 2 Page 1 - has a story about an oil spill in Lydiard St North near the railway station and featured a photograph showing the tram tracks. Page 2 - has a photograph and short update story about the demolition of the old SEC tram depot and the future use of the land. Only the rear portion of the building remains.depot, sec depot, demolition, lydiard st north