Yields information about tramway accidents in Drummond St Ballarat, during the SEC era and in particular one in 1954 when a tram was in a collision with a wool truck. Significance is reduced by the quality of the photocopy but gives the source details.Series of three photocopies of a photographs and article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat newspaper of 17/4/1954 when tram No. 37 collided with a wool truck at corner of Drummond Sth and South Streets the previous day. Refer to Reg Item 4045 for further details. Article gives details of the accident, the SEC crews involved (Dave Kellett and Herb Ward) and the truck driver. Also gives details of the recovery work. Collected by Alan Bradley from State Library - see note on Reg Item 4045.trams, tramways, accidents, collision, drummond st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/1/2008 titled "Tramway book in on track", written by Marcus Power about the forthcoming release of a new book titled "Last tram at 11", written on the Provincial tramway systems. Quotes Richard Gilbert. Features Richard in the front cab of No. 40, photo by Lachlan Bence."The Courier Ballarat" and "Friday 4/1/2008" in ink along the bottom of the cutting.book, provincial tramways

Set of four colour photographs / prints taken on either the occasion of the special tram for the Friends of the Botanic Gardens, Ballarat, 150 years of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, September 23, 2007 or setting up the tram the previous day. All on Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper. Taken by Judith Bailey, Secretary, Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. .1 - On the tram, Jeremy Bannister, Stephen Butler .2 - on the tram with Roger Salen .3 - one of the kids who made the flowers .4 - Putting the flowers on 40 - Daniel Edwards 150 years of the gardens, friends of the botanic gardens, wendouree parade, flowers, tram 40

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 9/9/1971 titled "Tram winds hinder traffic", reporting on the problems at Mair and Lydiard St North for a hour yesterday at 925pm when the overhead sagged, hindering high load trucks.closure, overhead, sec, lydiard st nth

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Herald?, 1/2/1975, titled "Tourist Trams run again", reporting on the opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the SEC Chairman, Mr. Trethowan. Notes the BTPS as one of only three to incorporate part of their original system in a museum.opening, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/9/1971, titled "Historic Tram Photographs", reporting on an exhibition of historical tram photos of Ballarat including Melbourne by the TMSV at the Commonwealth Bank on the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts.closure, tmsv, displays

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 9/9/1971, titled "A Farewell Tram Ride" reporting on the 30 members of the APEX Club and six visitors taking a farewell ride using tram No. 14 around the city. Gives details of the tour. The way the cutting is done, would appear that it was attached to a photograph of the tour, but no photo with the cutting. 2nd copy with actual photo added 2/9/15, image replaced.closure, apex, tours

Photocopy of a group of three newspaper articles, two from the Courier, and the other from an unknown newspaper. Editorial "Ballarat may lose another industry" - 20/9/1971 notes the recent closure of the tramways, Ronaldson and Tippett, and the possibility of the Base Hospital Laundry services. Comments on these loss of jobs to Ballarat. "60 Bus shelters to be provided" - reports on the provision of 60 new bus shelters in the Ballarat and Sebastopol districts by the Transport Regulation Board. "tram No. 36", with photo of the tram in Melbourne, reports the return of the tram to Melbourne and carrying local government mayors. No date or source on the item.trams, tramways, buses, hawthorn, ronaldson tippet, employment

Extract Hansard, Legislative Council, 2/10/1968, titled "Ballarat and Bendigo Tramways - Proposed Abandonment". Sir Percy Byrnes moved that the proposed abandonment by the SEC be not made. Pages 471 to 494 reports on the speach by Sir Percy, I.A. Swinburne who seconded the motion, V.O. Dickie who opposed the motion for the Government. Others who spoke were , F. J. Granter, F.S. Grimwade, J.M. Tripovich. The Motion was supported by the Country and Labor parties who had the numbers in the upper house. Pages have been torn from Hansard and stapled together in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, parliament, closure, sec, ballarat, bendigo

Photocopies of the Davis Urban Bus Services to replace the tram services in Ballarat in 1971. Sebastopol - City - Lydiard St. North (routes 4 and 12) Sturt St West - City - Mt. Pleasant (routes 11 and 15) Wendouree West - City - Victoria St (routes 1 and 7) Timetables for Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Foolscap and quarto sheets photocopied with newspaper extracts in the background. Made on heat sensitive paper.trams, tramways, buses, timetables, ballarat, davis bus lines

Green cloth covered cardboard covers, sewn sections field or survey notebook, with end papers, made by Arnall & Jackson of Brunswick - their No. 641. Use by the BTPS - W. Doubleday and Bill Kingsley - for survey notes during the construction of the BTPS depot access track 1972 and 1977 , including pole survey and other notes. Gives levels around the depot. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019.trams, tramways, btps, surveys, depot, access track

Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne and an index of localities. The Central zone area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers and line maps of tram routes and train lines or services. Includes private bus routes. Printed for the Ministry of Transport. Issue No. 9. Dated 1979.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes

Sixteen page, full cover book titled "Transport - Victoria", published by the Ministry of Transport c1980 - Robert Maclellan as Minister soon after the establishment of the Ministry, combining VicRail, MMTB, TRB, CRB, MURLA, Westgate Bridge Authority, and the Railway Construction Board. Gives details of each of the component authorities, maps, their work, with the part of the Spencer St Station History of Transport Mural on the front cover.trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, vicrail, crb, transport regulation board, map

Photo of Ballarat No. 18 waiting at the Lydiard St. gates with the Ballarat station building in the background, and a R class hauled train in No. 2 platform. Shows the signal gantry. No. 18 has the destination of city and has a an auxiliary board advertising a Fete - see also Reg. Item 2020 for 18 with the same sign.Colour photograph, printed on a postcard back format.On the rear in pencil "Ball 18 Railway Stn / Ron Scholten Collection for BTM archives".trams, tramways, railway station, lydiard st nth, tram 18

Colour photograph, printed on a postcard back format of Ballarat No. 18, showing "special" and No. 21 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. Nth. Has Post Office, Commonwealth bank in the background. No. 21 has an auxiliary board advertising a Fete - see also Reg. Item 2020 and 3192 for 18 with the same sign.On the rear in pencil "Ball 18 & 21 / Ron Scholten Collection for BTM archives".trams, tramways, post office, sturt st, lydiard st nth, tram 671

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 19, late 1950's or early 1960 in the City Loop in Sturt St. Has the median strip in the background. Tram has a roof advertisement for Castrol motor oil. Printed on Fuji-colour paper. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy - P&M & MM J76 = BALL 19 = Bend 7.tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 19

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 14, late 1950's or early 1960 northbound in Lydiard St. North just to the north of Mair St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth and has an Ilford film roof advertisement. In the background are buildings / advertisements for Malled Pty Ltd - Wine and Spirit Merchants, Greys cigarettes, J.J. Coller & Co., Herbert E. Smith Manufacturers Agents, E. Scott hairdresser, and a travel agent. Lady has possibly gotten off the tram and is walking in front of it - at a tram stop. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, mair st, tram 14

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 19, late 1950's or early 1960 in the City Loop in Sturt St. Has the Ballaarat Gas Co building in the background along with other buildings on the south side of Sturt St. Tram has roof advertisements for Vic Wendt Motors, Peugeot 403, Briquettes SEC and a advertisement for Whitehorse Whisky on the front dash panel. Printed on Fuji-colour paper. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear.tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 19

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 41, westbound in Sturt St, late 1950's or early 1960 just to the west of Lydiard St. Tram has destination of Gardens via Drummond St. Nth and has two Admiral Television roof advertisements. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy in ink "PM & MM E 39 = Geel 39 = Ball 41"tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 41

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 13 with the Town Hall in the background. Photo taken either late 1950's or early 1960. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy in ink "PM & MM J68 = Geel 30 = Ball 13"tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, tram 13

Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 18 at the Sebastopol terminus. Photo taken either late 1950's or early 1960. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. Nth and a "Trotting Showgrounds Tonight" auxiliary board. 2nd copy added 6/1/15."TMSV Sales" stamp on rear. On rear of 2nd copy in ink "PM & MM H 63 = BALL 18"tramways, trams, sebastopol, tram 18

Set of four colour photographs of roadworks and new pavement markings and signage in Wendouree Parade at depot junction. Taken by Carolyn Dean, on 25/8/2005. .1 - work on the entry road to the depot. .2 - new pavement marking at depot junction for bicycles and new sign. .3 - ditto .4 - close up of sign before it was relocated to clear the trams.On rear of all photos "25.8.05" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" in ink.wendouree parade, depot junction, signs

White card with folded, matt card featuring SPER Postcard (Reg. Item 544 ) pasted onto the front cover. The card has gold printing with the words "Seasons Greetings" on the front, an embossed Kookaburra and Kangaroo on the side of the inside with the words "West best wishes for Christmas and the new year. Blank produced by Nu-Colour-vue and has been cut out behind the post card caption to give details of No. 14. Has manufacturers name on rear and "29 LS" on bottom right hand corner. Card contained within envelope.trams, tramways, greetings cards, st alipius, victoria st, sper

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 14 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, and No. 27 in the 1930's colour scheme in the bowl of the teaspoon contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Vista style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter on top and oval shaped in the bowl about 25mm long. The teaspoon is marked "Vista" on the rear, with "Perfection Plate Australia" along the handle of the spoon. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made mid 1980's? trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 27 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Cameo style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top, marked "Cameo" On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". On the top of the case at the base in white printing "Silver plated / Made in Australia" The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter. The teaspoon is marked "Cameo" on the rear. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made early 1980's. Second copy added from the donation of the family of David Frost - 17-12-17. trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 33 in a Square inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Galaxy style or type. The case has dark blue plastic base, with clear top, with a paper insert, with word "Perfection" and other details, including the name of the manufacturer "Hansen & Berry Ltd" with Auckland and Sydney photo numbers. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 18mm square. The teaspoon is marked "Galaxy" on the rear. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made late 1980's?. See Reg Item 3555 for another example of this teaspoon.trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 40 to celebrate 21 years since closure in a Square inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Galaxy style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top, with a paper insert, with word "Perfection" On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 18mm square. The teaspoon is marked "Galaxy" on the rear. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made early 1990's. trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 26 in a round inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Caprice style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top with the words "Caprice by Perfection" On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 22mm round. The teaspoon is marked "Caprice" on the rear. Tea spoon is 116mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made late 1980's, or early 1990's. See Reg Item 3556 for another example of this teaspoon. trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 40 as the last ram in 1971 in an inset at the top of the tea spoon, and No. 1 Horse tram 1887 in the bowl of the teaspoon contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Vista style or type. The case has blue plastic base, with clear top with the words "Vista by perfection" printed do top. On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture 15mm diameter on top and oval shaped in the bowl about 25mm long. The teaspoon is marked "Vista" on the rear, with "Perfection Plate Australia" along the handle of the spoon. Tea spoon is 112mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made early 1990's? Second copy added 19-6-2017 - no case from donation of S. Hall - see related documents for email chain. trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps

Souvenir Teaspoon featuring Ballarat tram No. 27 in an oval inset at the top of the tea spoon, contained within a plastic case. The teaspoon made by Perfection Plate, of the Celest style or type. The case has yellow plastic base, with clear top with the words "Celest by Perfection" On the rear of the case is the wording "Perfection". The teaspoon is silver plated, with the tram in a picture about 23mm long. The teaspoon is marked "Celest" on the rear. Tea spoon is 120mm long x 25mm wide. Case is 125mm high, 32mm wide, by 16mm deep. Made late 1980's, or early 1990's. trams, tramways, teaspoons, sales items, btps