Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Yields information about the view of the view of the Australian Hotels Association about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Friday 26 July 2002, titled "Ballarat's hotel support push to bring back trams", written by Leonie Barlow about the Australian Hotels Association Country Vice President Ian Larkin supporting the City tramway, as a boost to tourism. Notes the forthcoming information session for July 30.Item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, hotels, city tramway, tourism

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Monday 25/1/2016, titled "Vintage ride a hit at lake Wendouree" in an item reporting the BTM's operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade the previous day. Quotes Peter Waugh as Marketing Manager. Item written by Brendan Wrigley, photo Kate Healy with Len Millar on the brake.horse tram, btm, events

Has a strong association with Phillip Work who was one of our volunteers.Printed colour folded A4 sheet for the funeral service of "Philip Edward Work", "Tex", November 2009. Phillip died 30/10/2009 and was one of the Museum's volunteer workers. Phillip is holding a Murray Cod. Included within the programme is a cutting from the Ballarat Courier of death notices. Dated 4/11/2009.trams, tramways, btm, volunteers, funeral

Newspaper article in Ballarat Courier on 12/10/1998 following the 1998 Annual General meeting of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Written and photo by Marion Taffe. Has an interview with Stephen Butler and photo of Stephen on tram 40 with tram 18 at Gardens Loop alongside. Mentions museum accreditation. Gave a list of office bearers elected at the meeting.trams, tramways, btm, stephen butler, agm, museum accreditation

Yields information and has a strong association with those involved in setting up the BTPS. Gives information about the Board members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/9/1972 about the election of Board Members to the BTPS. Reports on the AGM the previous Saturday. Names mentioned H. Cain, R.Gilbert, A.Harnwell, M. Calnin, C.Jessup, W.Doubleday, C.Croft, G.Netherway, H.Ballantyne, D.Clogan. with respective positions held and where from. Image added 20-11-2013Date "25/9/72" on top edge in black inktrams, tramways, board members, election, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday April 24 1972, titled "Tram Enthusiasts ". Features a photograph of Lindsay Bounds, Richard Gilbert, John Withers and Jeffrey Bounds cleaning the points at the north end of the Gardens Loop. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, gardens loop, tram enthusiasts

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005, titled "Pulling their weight for a good cause". Article with photo by Holly Curtis of the Ballarat Young Rotary sponsored annual tram pull, won by TGM Engineers. Photo features Mal Sanders leading the Gold Bus Team. Event held on Sunday 20/3/05."21/3/05" on rear of cutting in ink.rotary ballarat, btm, tram pull

Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, September or October 1971 of the unloading of Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society. The tram was a gift from the "Ballarat Tramways". Unloading the tram is being done by the SEC Depot jacks in the Historical Society's yard. Exact date of cutting not known. See also Reg. item 1081 for same photo, different caption. daylesford, unloading, preservation

Has a strong association with a long term volunteer for the BTPS and the BTM and her work for the museum.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976, titled "Women trammies back in Ballarat", about Carolyn Dean working for the BTPS as a volunteer and training to become a driver. Has a photo of Carolyn leaving out of tram window. Notes her (then) husband Geoffrey as another volunteer. Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses.btps, conductresses, women drivers, training

Yields information about the expected problems with services were replaced by buses and additional road maintenance and the closure of Provincial tramways. Has a strong association with various contributors to the article - Tramways Union, Councillors and parliamentarians.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, titled "Rate rise could follow scrapping of trams here" of report of Ballarat Trades & Labour Council meeting discussing possibility of scrapping Ballarat trams, Geelong buses & impacts on roads & Union involvement. Dated 21/2/1957 - Thursday. Record updated and images added 20/8/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, geelong, trams, closure, unions

Yields information about the introduction of the 3d city section ticket in 1951.Newspaper clipping dated 1-8-51, re introduction of 3d City Section between Dawson St and Main St. to come into use on Wednesday 1-8-51??, requested by Bridge St. traders. From The Courier, titled "City's 3d Tram Section". Record updated and images added 21/8/2013.In ink "Wed 1-8-51"trams, tramways, 3d city section, ballarat trams, tickets

Yields information about Ballarat bus services to Waubra and issues.Newspaper clipping (undated) about bus services to country districts outside Ballarat in particular Waubra. Involves Trades and Labour Councils, City of Ballarat, and Transport Regulation Board. Mr. R. Emery ex RAN is mentioned. From The Courier? titled "Bus Services claimed to be unsatisfactory" Record updated and images added 21/8/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat rural bus services, waubra, transport regulations

Robert Clark was the owner of the Ballarat Courier.Black and white photograph portrait of a bearded man.robert clark, courier, ballarat courier

Yields information about the delivery run of tram 18 to Borough of Sebastopol and how it was delivered using a tractor.Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, Friday 1/10/1971, titled "No. 18 Reaches End of the Line", about the delivery of tram No. 18 to the Borough of Sebastopol, Victory Park the previous day. Features a photo of No. 18 being towed along the Albert St. track by a tractor and the hand over from the SEC to the Borough at the resting place of the tram. Features Cr. N. F. Donald and Mr. I. F. Pellas at the handover. Notes the significance of the tram to the Borough - decorated for the Borough's centenary in 1965. See Reg item 3778.1 and .2 for a prints of the Courier Photographs and 6599 for colour photographs of the move and Reg Item 6600i2 for a colour print of the official handover. Second copy added 5/11/2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett. 2nd copy full page version.sebastopol, borough of sebastopol, victory park

Yields information about the reconstruction of Horse tram No. 1, following arrival at the depot with Garry Wood posed for the photograph.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 10/4/1987 of Gary Wood working on the horse tram body at the rear of the depot (photo) and associated story. Tells a brief history of the horse tram, its former owner and plans for the future. Was on the front cover of the newspaper. See Reg Item 3832 for a print of the actual black and white photograph used.In top left hand corner some financial calculations and in the centre of the bottom edge "Friday 10/4/87"trams, tramways, horse trams, btm, leviston

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 12/3/1996 of photos of the Begonia Festival Parade on 11/3 (previous day) in Wendouree Parade. Also has a story about the Street Organ of Damon O'Donoghue. Included in the five photos are one of the street organ and one of the crowd lined up in Wendouree Parade with tram 38 and 661 in the background.trams, tramways, begonia festival, street parade, street organ

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 2/12/1985 about the marriage of BTPS museum members David O'Neil and Melissa Brown in tramcar No. 38 the previous Saturday. Includes a photo of the ceremony. Ceremony was performed by Captain Alf Morgan of the Salvation Army, quotes Richard Gilbert about the event and gives details of the day and details of the couple.trams, tramways, weddings, david o'neil, melissa brown, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/11/1971 about the Zion Congregational Church's new 'kindertram' being dedicated the previous day the children of the church. Tram 42, had been converted into a well-equipped Sunday School class room in Sebastopol. Quotes Rev. Syd Munn. See Reg. Item 2920 about the delivery of the tram.In top right hand corner in blue biro "22/11/1971"trams, tramways, sunday school, kindertram, zion congregational church, 42

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/12/1972, with the BTPS Vice President Mr. M. Calnin expressing puzzlement at the official and public response to the Society's efforts to establish its tourist tram route near Wendouree Parade. He contrasted this to the enthusiasm in Bendigo. Also mentions the development of Sovereign Hill. Notes track laying work underway this weekend.date in blue ink of "13/12/72" in top area of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum establishment

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 24/4/1973 of a photo of tramcar 27 at the Museum site (BTPS) on display with three children at or near the doorway. Tramcar on the dash panel has the sign "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" on the front apron. Captions notes children names as "Louise, Genevieve and David Hanzl" and mentions BTPS as an attraction.date in blue ink of "24/4/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, displays

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 15/9/1973 of an editorial piece about Sydney rueing the day it banished its trams to oblivion, now wants them back again. Mentions that Melbourne has retained its trams as well as the views of the then NSW Transport Minister, Mr Morris and his recent trip to San Francisco and German cities.date in blue ink of "15/9/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, public transport, tramways, melbourne

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 8/9/1971 with a photo of tramcar No. 13 leaving the tram depot for Lake Goldsmith the previous day. The photo caption mentions it is the second tram to leave Ballarat. A second tram was also to leave for Lake Goldsmith the following day. Photo has a small part of the SEC depot buildings in the background. Two copies held.trams, tramways, lake goldsmith, closure, tram disposal

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 11/9/1971 reviewing the book "The Ballarat Tramways" by Keith Kings - 75cents. Has two photos in story, bogie tram 43 and horse tram 7. Gives details of the production, publisher, size and scope of the book. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.In blue ink in the upper middle of the cutting "11/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, keith kings, souvenirs

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 3/3/2001, titled "Golden ride for Bracks at festival", page 6. Item written by Mariza Fiamengo about Victorian Premier Steve Bracks driving the Gold tram to the opening of the Begonia Festival the previous day. Has a photo of Steve Bracks and BTM Vice President, Stephen Butler at the controls.gold tram, begonia festival, btm, gold

Yields information about the construction of the depot building for the BTPS in the south Gardens Reserve and the landscape at the time.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday, 16/5/1972 titled " 'Home' for trams". Features a photograph of the erected steelwork for the new BTPS tram depot in the South Gardens Reserve. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3819 for a print of the actual photograph.btps, depot, buildings

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled ""Council takes to the tourist tram", editorial column about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the operation of a tourist tramway in the Gardens and the submission made by the BTPS. Supportive of the proposal, notes the proposal to locate elsewhere, but not authentic. An operating museum, supporting Ballarat's growing tourism industry.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation, editorial

Has a strong association with the small celebration by the SEC of the 60th anniversary of electric trams in Ballarat in 1965 and yields information on one way this was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14 August 1965, titled "60 years of service", for the "60th Anniversary -Electric Trams - 1905 Ballarat 1965". Photo show Mr. J. Jackson placing a placard onto a tram at the depot. See 1877 for a TMSV tour photograph at the depot of this celebration. See Reg Item 4457 for a high resolution image of this photograph.60th anniversary, ballarat

Yields information about the occasional weather conditions that a tramway operation around Lake Wendouree could encounter - flooding.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 28/5/1963, titled "Water Everywhere", of No. 14 in water (blocked drain), Wendouree Parade & St Aidans Dve - wading through the floods. See Reg Item 3735 for a print of the photograph. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdf "Monday 27-5-63", in ink.wendouree parade, flooding, st aidans drive