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Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Letter and brief, meeting notes, Ballarat Tourism, "Draft Consultant Brief", May. 2001
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Eleven A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner, comprising: 1. Letter to Warren Doubleday of BTM dated 4/5/2001, advising of the $73,000 grant for a feasibility study into Trams and Tourist Transportation for Ballarat. Meeting arranged for 22/5/2001. Signed by Dianne Smith, Executive Director, Ballarat Tourism on Ballarat Tourism letterhead. 2. Draft Consultant Brief, appendix 4 0 for a proposed contract document, - 9 pages -with hand written notes by Warren 3. Meeting Agenda - with hand written notes. trams, tramways, city tramway, ballarat tourism, tramway revival, ballarat tramways -
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Document - Application form - photocopy, Ballarat Tourism, "Ballarat Trams and Transportation Feasibility Study", May. 2001
... Ballarat Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Seven page, double sided A4 document stapled in top left hand corner, photocopy of Ballarat Tourism's application for funding to the Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business, Commonwealth Regional Assistance Programme (RAP) for "Ballarat Trams and Transportation Feasibility Study".tramways, trams, city tramway, ballarat tramway, tramway revival, ballarat tramways -
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Literary work - Manuscript, Alan Bradley, "The Golden City and its Tramways", Mar. 2001
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photocopy of a Manuscript prepared by Alan Bradley, 3/2000, for his book, "The Golden City and its Tramways". Ninety Seven pages, held with a steel fold back binder clip. Has Table of Contents, Glossary of terms, photocopies of photographs and list of rolling stock. Copy one of a number prepared by Alan as a draft to obtain comment from people.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, sec, esco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Alan Bradley, "Law and Order on the Trams" - CHHA Journal, Oct. 1998
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Four page article titled "Law and Order on the Trams" contained within the Central Highlands Historical Association Journal No. 5, written by BTM Board Member, Alan Bradley, accompanied by 5 photographs of Ballarat operations: p26 - street scene of Sturt St. and Grenville St. intersection prior to 1923, p31 - 2 half page photographs by David Endacott of last trams to Sebastopol - 19/10/1971 and on rear cover, two colour photos of trams taken during the last months of operations, from collection of David Endacott. No. 11 at Sturt St. - City terminus and No. 30 in Lydiard St. Nth. outside Art Gallery. Journal is 64 pages, with card covers, perfect bound, with articles, contents listing, index and various listings of CHHA members, book reviews, research in Progress. Has colour covers. Added to worksheet file - printed original of article - 7No. A4 sheets.trams, tramways, tramway closure, law and order, police, ballarat tramways -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram depot sale plans proceed", 17/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday, 17/3/1972, titled "Tram depot sale plans proceed". Report on the proposals of the SEC, reported by the Manager of the Mid-Western branch of the SEC, Mr. Ivan Pellas to sell the former SEC Ballarat depot for a community housing development comprising 16 housing units, children's play and parking areas. Comments on the proposal were being sought. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.ballarat tramways, depot, sale of land, housing -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumUniform - Shirt Button/s
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of six uniform clothing or shirt buttons or studs. Made from stainless steel, buttons have a flat face, about 14mm wide, with a rounded stud on the rear about 7mm diameter. The stud has an overall depth of about 8mm. No details of manufacturer, use etc. known. Assumed belong to Les Denmead.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Negative/s with a colour print/s, Neville Gower, Ballarat Tramway poles, 28/09/2001
... Ballarat Tramway poles... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Detail list of photo locations, with reference to the photo number and the photo processors print number on three sheets of A4 paper. Note photo print number on back of photo. Scanned as a pdf file. Five additional photographs added 8/02 - To Museum 21/5/2002. See envelope for details of photographs.Yields information about the location of tram stop poles 2001 and 2002 with supplementary information in the background.Set of 37 colour photographs of tram stop poles around Ballarat, taken on 28/9/2001 by Neville Gower, contained within a Thornton Richards Camera House photo folder. A supplementary list of five photos dated 21/5/2002 is included.trams, tramways, tram stops, ballarat tramways, poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Negative/s with a colour print/s, Neville Gower, 3/11/2001
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Detail list of photo locations, with reference to the photo number and the photo processors print number on three sheets of A4 paper. Individual photos not formally catalogued numbered, or scanned into system. Note photo print number on back of photo.Yields information about the location of tram stop poles 2001 and 2002 with supplementary information in the background.Set of 25 colour photographs of tram stop poles around Ballarat, taken on 3/11/2001 by Neville Gower, contained within a Thornton Richards Camera House photo folder. trams, tramways, tram stops, ballarat tramways, poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Duty Officer Indicator Panel, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates the method in which drivers could communicate their availability. Wooden sign indicator panel with sliding cover used to show "Tramway Officers on Availability Duty" with countersunk screw holes, varnished timber with raised sides and yellow lettering. Used in depot office of SEC to show who was duty officer, with name written on paper and pasted in."Tramways Officers on Availability Duty"trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, depot, officers, inspectors, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 42mm slide/s - set of 2 - tram 36 being moved to Melbourne, Mrs. Williamson?, 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information through a photograph of the transportation of Ballarat No. 36 for Tourism Week in September 1971, possibly called via the home of the truck driver in Ligar St. Two large format (42mm square approx. colour positive film) within a Kodak Ektachrome Transparency (50mm sq) of Ballarat tram No. 36 enroute to Melbourne, making a house call in Ligar St Ballarat. Has the advertisements for Melbourne in position. See also Reg item 3503 of tram in Melbourne and 3432 for newspaper clipping.On both slides "14/9/71" and "Tram in Ligar St"ballarat, tramways, trams, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, ligar st, tram 36 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, Carolyn Dean, c1996
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour photograph of Ballarat Tram 27 at Carlton St. Tram showing destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. West" and "Tram rides" sign has been taken off. No date or details on rear of photo. Taken ??wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, 29/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the passing of a well know identity of the Ballarat Tramways and inspector - Dave Kellett.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, (29.12.2008?) - death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, who passed away on December 28, 2008 following a long illness.inspectors, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumUniform - Coat Button, Stokes & Sons Melbourne
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.SEC uniform clothing button 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and brass wire lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Has Manufacturers name stamped on rear - Stokes & Sons Melbourne.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Rail Section, 9mm Sawn Cut Rail '102', 1930's?
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about rails and demonstrates the type of rail used in tramways.Section of flanged tramway rail - saw cut from rail, finished and stamped "102" along the foot of the rail. Shows saw cuts.102trams, tramways, rail, rail section, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Warning Sign - Passengers must travel only, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20", 1960's
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20"". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and screw holes in each corner. 2nd copy added 4/7/2017 from donation of Wendy Hunt.trams, tramways, signs, sec, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways -
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Functional object - ESCO Tram Destination Symbol, Circa 1913
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Tramcar Destination Sign used by the Electric Supply Company of Victoria on the Ballarat Electric Trams. The ESCo operated the Ballarat electric trams from 1905 to 1934. Tramcar destination symbols originated in a time when a large part of the population was illiterate. The symbols were displayed on the front of the tram enabling the public to easily identify a tram's destination. The destination signs had a painted circle in the middle, the colour indicated the tram's destination. This particular sign has a yellow circle indicating the destination was Lydiard Street North. See Reg No. 5488.Yields information about how the public related to the trams and their destinations.Square sheet of steel, painted dark green and with a painted yellow circle 125mm in diameter in the middle. Has two circular holes near one side with an extended slot for fastening over hooks or screw heads. Has at least two layers paint with slightly different shades; all layers of paint are flaking. One edge is partially rusted away.ballarat, tramways, tram, destination symbol, esco -
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Functional object - Conductors Bell, Conductors Bell Tramcar No. 34
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The bell from the final tram, Tram No. 34, to run on Lydiard Street North in 1971. Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on tramcars. A reminder of the network of trams that existed in Ballarat. Brass Conductor Communication Bell consisting of cast frame, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and two rivets securing for the bell pull part. Displayed in wooden frame with brass plaque. Stamped at one end with "48" "1". Brass plaque reads "Tram No. 34 Last Tram LYDIARD St. Nth. 19 -9- 71 ALLAN C JEFFREYS (DRIVER)". conductor, bell, trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumArtwork, other - Framed Photos of Sturt St Ballarat featuring Tram 11
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Series of photos donated to the museum by Brian Bongiorno, creator of the artwork for his home. Brian Bongiorno's family's' shop "Bongiorno's", which was located on Sturt Street, is featured in the central photograph.Wood frame containing 11 photographic prints of Sturt Street locations, featuring Tram 11 from Adelaide in top right hand corner. Framed with perspex card backing, paper, tape and fitted on the rear with a hanging cord.ballarat, ballarat tramways, sturt st, btm, tram 11, adelaide, south australia -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Suspension Strut Bolt Cap, Circa 1885
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885. It is cast in 2 halves and then the 2 pieces forged together. It is a poor example due to a poor sand system employed. Lack of wear markings suggests this item had not been extensively used or subject to extensive wear.Example of cable car suspension componentsCast item, two halves welded together and painted.ballarat, ballarat tramways, cable car, horse tram -
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Functional object - Tramway overhead wire 'Ear'
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used to suspend a tramway contact wire from catenary wires, or directly from a span pole. The contact wire is placed between the two halves and clamped in place by fastening the screws. Shows how tramway contact wire is suspended.A brass casting with various attachment points. The lower part is cast in two halves, with one side attached to the other with eight brass screws.ballarat, tramways, overhead, wiring, ear -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Conductors Bag
... Ballarat Tramway Museum...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used by Conductor's or one many operators to dispense tram tickets from, receive cash (notes and coins) and provide change. Also had space for their ticket journal and trip journals.Demonstrates the method in which conductors stored tickets and fares. Leather bag with outside pocket (for ticket wallet) with metal strips on openable section, fitted with steel catch, and adjustable shoulder strap. Has been fitted with a steel divider inside. Sewn heavy brown leather. White and brown cotton thread used. Four steel studs attached to the bottom to allow bag to be freestanding. btm, ballarat tramway museum, ballarat tramways, conductors, conductors bag, fares, cash bag, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Sturt St near Lyons St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 26 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond St North. In the background is Mount Warrenheip and the Town Hall.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st, lyons st, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, tram 30 at the City terminus, Nov. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the intersection of Lydiard St and Sturt St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Nov 1969 of No. 30 at the City terminus and then crossing Lydiard St on its way to Victoria St. In the background on .1 is the Santa Tram, No. 18. As well the shelter at the City tram terminus, the National Mutual building, the Town Hall, Georges Sea Food bar and V. F Gemmola Chemist.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, Photo - very derelict former Ballarat Horse tram, Sep. 1968
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about another horse tram body in Ballarat, through very derelict.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Sept 1968 of a very derelict former Ballarat Horse tram in the backyard of a Ballarat backyard.ballarat, tramways, trams, horse trams, sale of trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 5, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 on private tour - View Point line, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about a special tram service during March 1969 and some unusual moves.Set of four Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969 of a special tram that apparently ran from the depot via View Point, shunted at Ripon St and again at Hospital corner. ..1 - No. 26 running a special in Wendouree Parade, View Point, with the Lake View Hotel. .2 - ditto - and a catering company in the view, as well as a Telephone box. .3 - running from Ripon St into Sturt St. .4 - shunting at Hospital corner - then possibly crossed 34 at Parker St Loop - see 7668. .5 - ditto, but before .4, with the tram rounding the corner from the North side of Sturt St into Drummond St. It would then appear that the tram then reversed a bit before going back into Sturt St onto the South side. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.ballarat, tramways, trams, view point, wendouree parade, ripon st, hospital corner, sturt st, tours, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Sturt St West Parker St Loop.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969 of Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop. No. 34 is heading for Mt Pleasant and has a Trotting at Bray Raceway auxiliary board and No. 26 running a Special. Shows how's the motor vehicle traffic had to veer out past trams. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.Has in red ink "Sturt St Loop"ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st west, parker st loop, tram 26, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 in Sturt St West, near Parker St, Nov. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens area.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Nov. 1969 of 26 in Sturt St West, near Parker St, showing Mt Pleasant.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st west, parker st loop, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 11 northbound in Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade North Gardens area.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Fb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 11 northbound in Lydiard St North, with the cutting concrete wall before Gregory St, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The concrete wall behind the tram was removed following closure of the SEC operated system and reconstruction of the street.Yields information about the Lydiard St line and in particular the concrete cutting wall before Gregory St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Lydiard St North, with the cutting concrete wall before Gregory St Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st north, gregory st, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Lydiard St line and the terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus looking through the Cemetery gates with the passenger shelter on the right hand side.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, cemetery, shelters, tram 41
