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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Vic. Ltd. Volume 7, No.6, December 1970. 30 cents. 14 pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS- 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramways Museum Society of Vic. Ltd. Volume 6, No.1, August 1969. 30 Cents. 16 pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'RUNNING JOURNAL'
Journal of the Tramways Museum Society of Vic. Ltd. Volume 7, No. 1, Feb 1970. 30 cents. 16 pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'OFFICIAL TIME TABLE, BENDIGO, JUNE 1940
8 copies of booklet containing timetables for tramways.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'TALKING TRAMS'
Book by Jan - Werner Hente on trams of Bendigo. 97 pages.Jan-Werner Henteperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'AMENDMENT TO BY - LAW'
Booklet by Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Pale Pink. 10 Pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'AGREEMENT, BALLARAT, BENDIGO AND GEELONG'
Booklet by the Australian Tramway and Motor omnibus Employee's Association. Includes rate of pay, contract of employment etc.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'BENDIGO AND ITS VINTAGE TALKING TRAMS'
Book by Sue Mackinnon on Bendigo tramways. 100 pages. The chapters in the book include History of Bendigo, The Bendigo Trust, The Battery Disaster, and 24 Trams numbers Profiles in details.Sue MacKinnonperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'THE BENDIGO TRAMWAYS'
A book by K. S. Kings on Bendigo tramways. 80 pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - 'AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY ENTHUSIAST'
Journal of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts Volume 32, No. 2. Large article referring to 'The Bendigo Tramways'. 23 pages.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK 'DESTINATION EAGLEHAWK'
Book 'Destination Eaglehawk' by K. S. Kingsperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S VINTAGE TALKING TRAMS
Book on Bendigo's Trams, edited by Keith S. Kings.10 pagesperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 'FIFTY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT TRAMS IN AUSTRALIA'
Booklet: 'Fifty question and answers about trams in Australia'.Australian Electric Traction Associationperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Burnie Tram
The Birney tram was named after its designer Charles Birney and was designated a "safety car". It was a type G tram that had a smaller wheel base and was designed specifically for routes with lighter traffic as it could only carry 50 passengers. It featured folding doors and steps and was the first tram that could be operated by the driver alone without a conductor. This particular tram was built in 1925 by the J G Brill Company in Philadelphia, USA. It was flat-packed to Adelaide where it was reassembled. It operator in Adelaide until 1935 when it was sold to Geelong before again being sold to the Bendigo Tramways in 1947. It continued to operate until the tramways closure in 1972. Each winter it becomes the Bendigo yarnbomb tram. Birney tram photographed at Charing Cross, Bendigo (probably tour with Association of Engineers on Thursday March 12th 1970). B&W photograph.burnie tram, tour at charing cross, bendigo 1973 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival, About 1970s
The Eaglehawk community enjoys a successful annual festival comprising of numerous separate activities to enjoy over a 5 day period. These include: Street Procession, Gala Fair, Art Exhibition, Flower Show, Folk Art, Literary Competition, Heritage displays, Sunday family Day to name a few.Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival Procession - Bendigo Historical Society boarding their tram Tram and assistant getting ready Eaglehawk Traders' tram Tram on the way Tram crossing Victoria Street Steam Engine Mens Highland Band Ladies Highland Band Old Cars Wedderburn Eucalyptus Float Horse and Donkey Drawn Vehicles Float Brass Band VIP's Highland Band Walkers and Tram Public Gardens and flowershistory, bendigo, eaglehawk dahlia and arts festival, processions, parades, highland bands, bendigo historical society, eaglehawk gardens, eaglehawk -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - Cross section of tram track Bendigo 1890
BHS Collectionhistoric Bendigo tram track profile 1890 from original Tram depot in Mollison StreetOriginal No. 29 Battery Tram Track, Bendigo Tramways 1890. Dug up from Mollison Street, Bendigo, where the Tram Depot used to be sited. Brass tags note Bendigo Tramways 1890 and Original No. 29 Battery Tram Tracktramways bendigo, tram track profile 1890 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Booklet - Norman Penrose collection: Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival
The first Dahlia and Arts Festival was officially opened on 25th March 1972 by Sir Rohan Delacombe.A flyer advertising the Eaglehawk Dahlia and arts festival on the 23rd March - 4th April 1972. A small booklet (12 pages) describing the activities taken place, the booklet has a blue cover with a tram on it titled "Destination!! Eaglehawk Dahlia and Arts Festival March 25th to April 4th, 1972". eaglehawk, eaglehawk dahlia and arts festival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - POSTCARD. PALL MALL BENDIGO, VIC
Postcard. Pall Mall Bendigo. Tram proceeding North on tracks. Shamrock Hotel to the right. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO TRAMS, 1970s
Black and white photo of six trams lined up in Pall Mall opposite Rosiland Park. Christmas decorations visible on light poles. Taken by Jon Williams former staff member of Collins Booksellers.Nu Color Vuebendigo, tramways, christmas, bendigo, tram, royal celebration, myer, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - TED BEATTIE COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPHS, Pre 1980s
Four coloured photographs of Bendigo. a. Photo taken from the town hall tower looking over Bull Street towards Camp Hill. b. Conservatory and Gardens looking towards Bridge Street. c. Tram at North Bendigo Terminus with Steam Train on Railway Crossing. d. Fountain at Charing Cross looking towards Rosalind Park -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO PALL MALL AND FOUNTAIN
Black and white postcard of Bendigo looking towards post office. Three trams and several horse carriages around the fountain. On the back the emblem of the government of state of Victoria on left and in the centre the Commonwealth of Australia Victoria welcomes the American fleet. Handwritten: Seville, Tuesday, Dear Mary, I regret to say that I will not be going down today but hope to be down soon. Will write later.. Yours faithfully Edwin (?)bendigo, streetscape, pall mall and city -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT MCRAE STREET
Tram at McRae Street Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, mcrae -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: PALL MALL
Tram at Pall Mall near fountain. Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT PALL MALL
Tram at Pall Mall near fountain. Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM IN BENDIGO
Tram in Bendigo. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Talking tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken May 1985 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram
