Tram Stop article written by Michael North looks at the structure at the Elizabeth St tram terminus, named after Sir Robert Risson and his convictions to support the Melbourne tramway system including the campaigns to replace Melbourne's iconic trams with buses and motor cars. Has a photo of the terminal building by Mal Rowe - Sir Robert Risson Tram Terminus. The rear cover image of La Trobe St.Yields information about the Elizabeth St tram terminus and its memorial to Sir Robert Risson, MMTB Chairman 1949 to 1970,Book - magazine - 48 pages, perfect bound, full colour titled The Scots Church - The Leaflet Spring 2022 containing an article on the Robert Risson Tram Stop at the Elizabeth St tram terminus.trams, tramways, robert risson, elizabeth street, memorials

Letter to Mr N. Rasmussen, Secretary of the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Committee regarding the future of tram 32, and that the BTPS is interested in acquiring the tram back for restoration. Signed by Campbell Duncan as Secretary. Dated 2/8/1976. The tram was not acquired for many further 10 years.Yields information about the early attempts by the BTPS to acquired No. 32 from Maryborough.Carbon copy of a letter on yellow quarto size paper.trams, tramways, maryborough, tram acquisition, tram 32

Set of two Photo of Victorian Railways trams 3, 34 and 40 at the St Kilda Railway station, with a driver in the view. Photo in the Wal Jack Victorian Railways Album - dated 30-12-1940.Yields information about VR trams at the St Kilda Railway Station during Dec. 1940.Set of two Black and white negatives.trams, tramways, victorian railways, vr trams, brighton, tram 3, tram 34, tram 40, crews, uniforms

Photos show cable tram set No. 1 on display outside the Science Museum in Russell St Melbourne. The tram was on display from early 1974 until 1989 when it was moved to Box Hill for display. It is owned by Museums Victoria. Yields information about cable tram 1 and its display in Russell St.Colour prints - set of 2. trams, tramways, cable trams, science museum, tram 1, russell street

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 16 westbound to Grey St Sebastopol, in Sturt St at Doveton St with a passenger about to board the tram. In the background is the Tunbridges store. Photo by I K Winney of Sydney, 12/1949.Yields information about tram 16 and Grey St Sebastopol short workings in 1949.Black and white photograph with photographers details on rear."Ballarat No. 16 in Sturt St at Doveton St bound for Grey St Sebastopol, 12/1949, I K Winney"tramcars, sturt st, tram 16, doveton st

Photograph show SEC Ballarat tram 32 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol which is incorrect. In the background is the grocery shop of H E Herbert. Photo late 1950s.Yields information about tram 32 late 1950s and Hospital Corner.Colour print with photographers stamp on rear.In ink on rear stamp of H R C Ballmenttramcars, city, tram 32, hospital corner, sturt st

Has a strong association with the artist and demonstrates activities the Ballarat Tramway MuseumFramed painting - wooden frame - black and gold colour of Horse Tram No. 1 in Wendouree Parade, titled "Oil Painting of Horse Drawn Tram", fitted with a plastic gold engraved sign "Oil Painting of Horse Drawn Tram / painted and donated by Edna Stephens". Framed with a white card back and brown plastic tape - with metal hanging wire framed by Macarthur Framework and Gallery 1008 Sturt St Ballarat. See Inscriptions for note on artist.On rear in ink "Edna Stephens painted 2012 / Horse Drawn Tram Lake Wendouree Ballarat"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, painting, art work

A side and front elevation view from a reproduction of NSW Govt Printer photos of NSW Govt. tramways tram No. K 751. On rear is handwritten notes in ink concerning operation of brakes, where car kept and used in Sydney. Also Note where photo can be obtained. On the front elevation, the destination sigh has been hand colour red and green. "Government Printer NSW" inscribed in bottom left hand corner of both illustrations.Handwritten notes about the tram.trams, tramways, nsw, nswgt, k class trams

Pamphlet - folded to DL size, 8 fold, titled "Melbourne's Free City Circle Tram" and on rear "Official Visitors Guide to Melbourne". Details the City Circle tram, c2005 - has route via Harbour Esplanade - map shows various points, the Golden Mile heritage walk. Has the Victoria government, City of Melbourne and Yarra Trams logos. Provides information on the points of interest and the Visitor Centre. Gives a short history of Melbourne's tram and has a photo of V214 See Reg Items 1199, 866 and 2993 for other versions.trams, tramways, city circle, yarra trams, docklands, tram 856, tram 888, tram 214, tram 3004

Very dark copy of a photo of the unfinished tram tracks through Long Gully. Photo shows the rails set in the pavers, but no filling between the tracks. Written under the photo is: The line in preparation for the Tram to come through Long Gully.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - tram line -long gully

Photo taken as part of the TMSV tour of the tramway system on a typical Ballarat winters day. Photo in the then disconnected View Point loop in Wendouree Parade. The fence of Ballarat A Power station can be seen in the background. Yields information about the purported achievement of tram 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles and the TMSV Tour. Shows the former View Point crossing loop. This figure was later found to be in error by about 100,000 miles.Digital image of a photograph by Mal Rowe of tram 27 at the former View Point Loop in Wendouree Parade 29/6/1968, during the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria tour to celebrate the tram doing 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat. tmsv, wendouree parade, view point, million miles, tram 27

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign in Collins at the corner of William St for Route 109, stops 47 and 441trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 109, collins st

Tram Stop Sign - folded anodized aluminium, overlain both sides with a reflectorised backing plastic material which has been bonded to the to sign, printed with tram stop information, with Metlink and Yarra Tram logos. Has three holes in the small angled side, enabling it to be fixed to a structure at the tram stop or a pole. Tram stop - model or a sample sign for a tram stop sign for the MCG/Vodaphone Arena, route 70, stop 7C on both sides.trams, tramways, tram stops, metlink, signs, route 70, sports, mcg, vodaphone arena

Report - 7 A4 pages titled "Passenger Information Display (PID's) Tram Finder Project", describing a trial version of the next tram screens at tram stops, c5/2003. Notes trials on routes 112 and 109. Includes photos of the tram stop screens. This option was not adopted.trams, tramways, yarra trams, passengers, tram stops, avm

Mounted photograph of the Ballarat No. 23 decorated for the centenary of European settlement in Ballarat district, 1838-1938. Tram decorated with paper flowers dipped in wax. Tram was able to be illuminated at night. See items 3911, 1362 and 266 for associated images.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of European Settlement.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print embossed "Rialto Ballarat" in lower left hand corner.ballarat, ballarat centenary celebrations, celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 westbound in Sturt St West, soon after leaving Pleasant St for the Gardens. The tram has been fitted with tail lights and reflective triangles from 1956 to 1960. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 35 in Sturt St West - late 1950s.Black and white print on plain papertramcars, tram 35, sturt st west

Photograph shows the artists, Bob & Lorraine Jenyns and sons standing in front tram of SW5 class tram No. 723 at the time of its launch on 17/7/1989 (see item 560). The historical note gives a short bio of the artists.Has a close association with the artist Bob and Lorraine JenynsColour inkjet print on Fuji photo paper and a historical note that was with the photograph when on exhibition.transporting art, tramways, ministry for arts, sw5 class, tram 723

Talking tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken May 1985 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram

Model of Bendigo 19, Open California combination car in the Bendigo Trust colour scheme with the name of the operator "Bendigo Tramways" on the side and the front dash panel and a destination of "Gold Mine". The Modeller has detailed the seats the end saloons. Balsa wheels had broken off, repaired with 'O' gauge wheels along with other parts by the Museum's model builder.Demonstrates model tram building. One of a series of Ballarat and Bendigo tram models. Not known who built them.Model tram - made from Balsa wood, cardboard, paint, metal, styrene, wire.models, trams, bendigo, tram 19, bendigo trust

Photo shows W1 class tram 475 in Collins St near Spencer Street, with a Mont Albert destination on a very hot day. All the sun louvers in saloons are drawn. The tram has been fitted with route number boxes which is painted the same colour as the roof. A gentlemen in a white suit is walking across to the tram carrying a Gladstone Bag. In the background are Victorian Producers, Sepplet House and a warehouse. The photo is dated January 1930. Yields information the use of W1 class trams.Black and white copy print on paper.tramways, trams, gladstone bag, w1 class, tram 475, collins st, mont albert, summer

Photograph of Bendigo Tram No 8 at the depot entrance. Originally an ESCo tram and taken over by the SEC in 1934. Painted with an SEC logo and lining. Shows the seating layout. One of a series of 7 photos (items 9108 to 9114) possibly taken at the time of the SEC takeover in 1934 to illustrate the type of tram that was being used at Bendigo. Possibly an SEC report photo. Based on the book Destination Eaglehawk, most likely from the Basil Miller collection.Yields information about Bendigo tram 8 during the mid 1930s.Photograph, black and white with notes on rear.In ink on rear "No. 8 prior to 1934, and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 8, secv

The Photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 14 with the destination of Lydiard St North most likely in Albert St Sebastopol during the 1930s or 1940s. The tram was in the livery shown from August 1936 until Dec. 1950. A motor car is travelling on the adjacent side of the open door, which indicates possibly at the north end of Albert St, just before the tram turned into Skipton St. On the right side is a building advertising Robur Tea.Yields information about tram 14 in Albert St. Black and white prints - plain back. tramcars, tramways, tram 14, albert st

Photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 20 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 20 has Advertisements for the SEC, Ilford Film and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeYields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album. On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, No. 20 Service car, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, Mt Pleasant terminus 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1268" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, mt pleasant, tram 20, tram 18, tram 37

Black and White - tram 40 in the City Loop at the eastern end of Sturt St. Trams were parked in the loop during the day between peak periods rather than run them back to the depot. Taken by A T Miles Nov. 1969.Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway operations and views during 1969.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 40

Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No 30 at the Victoria St terminus during Jan. 1966. Tram has a Trotting at the Showgrounds Friday night auxiliary board, an SEC cooking advert, and the return destination of Gardens. Not known who took the photo.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 30 during Jan 1966 and the Victoria St terminus.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Victoria St Jan 66"tramways, tramcars, victoria st, tram 30

The photograph shows Ballarat 21 at the City tram terminus, Sturt and Lydiard St with the Town Hall in the background. Has an SEC roof advertisement promoting electric cooking. All the weather blinds on the tram are drawn. Photo late 1960s or early 1970s.Yields information about tram 21 and tram services to Lydiard St North.Black and white print on paper.tramways, ballarat, tram 21, sturt st, ballarat town hall

The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 at Hospital Corner. Item No. 4152 is a Wal Jack photo of the tram almost in the same position. Photo most likely on the same date 19/2/1950, but likely by a different photographer standing alongside. Yields information about tram 34 at Hospital Corner.Black and White print on plain paper.tramcars, sturt st, tram 34, hospital corner