Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday Sept. 28, 1992, page 3 of the celebration of the Museum by operating trams along the shore of Lake Wendouree for almost 17 hours to mark the 21st anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat system. Includes a photo of a group of members sanding on the front of Horse Tram No. 1 - Len Millar, Frank Puls, David O' Neil, Alastair Reither, Colleen Low, John Phillips, Andrew Mitchell and Richard Gilbert. Includes comments by Richard Gilbert on the Museum, its Collection Policy and the winners of the colour competition including details of the prizes. Photo by Lachlan Bence and story by Kim Norbury. 2nd copy added 24/5/2006 Image of newspaper with text added 28/3/2011trams, tramways, 21st anniversary, horse tram no. 1, btm, celebrations

Yields information about the tram painted for the centenary of the discovery of gold in Ballarat and the official launch of the tram. Significance would be higher if names of people known.1116 - Colour copy print of a colour photograph of SEC Ballarat No. 18 painted in gold and white for the centenary of the Borough of Sebastopol. Taken outside the Sebastopol Town Hall possibly at the time of its launch, as the driver and conductor are standing by the tram and a lady with a name tag next to one of the crew. Taken by Mrs. V. Butler in 1964 on a colour slide, from which print taken from. Tram has gold paint on the end and side panels with the "1864 1964" on the end panel and "100" on the side panel. Tram showing destination of "Lydiard St. Nth" indicating it was possibly a service tram. Tram carrying Australian flags at either end. 2nd copy of large print added 29/7/2007, from Alan Bradley 5/2007 collection of photographs. 1116.1 - the smaller original photograph noted above. Three copies held, two without border, one with border. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019 see image i1. See Reg. Item No. 1090, "Sebastopol Victoria - A Historical Survey of Early Sebastopol - 1864- 1964".sebastopol, centenaries, 18, gold, tram 18

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 5/10/1994 about the forthcoming Central Highlands Historical Association Fair to be held at the Army Drill Hall on Sunday. Item features the planned presence of Horse Tram No. 1, the history of the horse trams, details of the CHHA's Fair and organisations attending. Features a photo of the line up of horse trams in the Gardens and one of the Ballarat Historical Society's stand the previous year. See Reg Item 802 for another reproduction of the photograph. The one in the newspaper appears to be of better quality originally.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, chha, horse trams

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 22/5/1984 of the visit of US tram enthusiast Mr. Jim Walker of the Orange Empire Railway Museum to Ballarat on his way to the COTMA conference in Auckland. Also has a photograph of Mr. Walker on the steps on tram 14 on the depot fan. Tram has destination of Rubicon St. Item was in the Tuesday Column of the Courier.trams, tramways, orange empire museum, btps, cotma, jim walker

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/12/1995 with photo of launch of 'City of Ballarat' tram 671by the BTM the previous day, 4/12/1995. Includes a colour photo of Richard Gilbert, Len Millar, one other person (possibly Barry Traynor, MP) and Mr. Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat. Article on the front page of the Courier, written by Andrew Laing and picture by Ian Wilson. Accompanying article mentions the tram, the Begonia Festival, running in Melbourne, support by Council for Peter Hiscock's 'City Tramway' and volunteer work on the tramway itself. Item continues onto page 2, at the bottom left hand corner. Second copy added 9-6-2006On rear of 2nd copy "5/12/1995 Courier" in black ink.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city tramway

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7/1988, page 11 of replica Melbourne Zoo horse tram 269 at Daryl Hawksworth's Swiss Mountain Hotel on the Glenelg Highway between Creswick and Daylesford. Mentions use of tram at Kilmore, proposed use at Ballarat but coupling problems and soon to return to Kilmore.trams, tramways, zoo tram, kilmore, swiss mountain hotel, daryl hawksworth, horse trams

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday June 10, 1982 about ESCo Tram No 12 and the interest of the BTPS in acquiring the body for preservation and restoration. Gives detail of the history of the tram, ex Sydney cable car, the type of tram, the Society's concerns, plans and plans to acquire the tram. Item written by Margaret Rotheram. Includes a photo of No. 12. 2nd copy added 24/5/2006, has Aust. Press Cuttings Agency label glued to the top of the cutting. Has been date stamped 10 June 1982.In top left hand corner in blue ink "Thurs June 19th 1982"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation

Paper ticket printed onto light orange paper for the BTM social group tour to Melbourne on 5 June 1999, to Southbank Depot, Hawthorn Depot and the Malvern Museum (the latter did not happen) Ticket No. 15 Prepared by Darren Hutchesson. See July 1999 for further details of trip.trams, tramways, tickets, southbank depot, hawthorn depot, btm social club

Colour photograph of BTM tram 28 wheels loaded onto a John Clowes supplied trailer for transport to AETM Adelaide on 8/1/1999 for reprofiling. In photo are John Clowes (standing by car), Stephen Butler, Simon Jenkins and Alastair Reither and two other people. Trailer positioned over pit in 5 road. Used in Feb. 1999 issue of Trolley Wire, page 41. Note spelling of John Clowes name in caption is "Clowes". Photo by Darren Hutchesson. Photo on AGFA Prestige paper.On rear of photo in blue ink "8/1/99 / Car 28, wheels/axles being loaded onto John Clowes' trailer for transport to out friends at AETM St Kilda - for reprofiling. / Photo: Darren Hutchesson"wheels, 28, aetm, btm, john clowes, tram 28

Set of 6 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/5/1971. 1171.1 - Tram 33 at Sebastopol terminus, showing destination of Lydiard St. Nth, with Royal Mail Hotel in the background and three parked cars. Tram has "Twin Lakes" sign on front dash. 1171.2 - as for 1171.1 but taken from other side of tram, has hotel in part of photo. Shows arrangement of tram terminus signs on a pole in the background. 1171.3 - Tram 26 just after arrival at the Lydiard St. terminus, with passengers getting off and driver about to swap ends. Destination has been changed to Sebastopol. Has Lydiard St. shelter in the right edge of the photo. 1171.4 - as for 1171.3 - but with pole turned and looking back along street towards city. Shows the undulating nature of the street. 1171.5 - Tram 26 outbound in Albert St. for Sebastopol, crossing the street near Ophir St. Has a motor cyclist stopped for tram and shows tram stop on the west side of the road. 1171.6 - Tram 26, close up of tram at the Sebastopol terminus with two cars parked along side. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. Nth.1171.1 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.2 - "No. 33 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.3 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.4 - "No. 26 at Lydiard St. North terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.5 - "No. 26 crossing from left side of Albert St. Sebastopol to right side near Ophir St." and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. 1171.6 - No. 26 at Sebastopol Terminus" and initials "BC" in bottom left hand corner. All slides have date stamp of "22 May 1971" in purple ink and Kodak developing date of "Jun 71M7" in red ink. tramways, trams, sebastopol, lydiard st nth, royal mail hotel, tram stops, tram 33, tram 26

Set of 5 transparencies taken on 19/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1186.1 - Bendigo 21 bound for Golden Square at Charing Cross with The Beehive buildings and shops in Pall Mall in the background. Trams has an ad for Cohns drinks on front bumper, SEC Best for Cooking roof ad. and Mamouney's furniture roof ad. Two women passengers boarding. 1186.2 - Bendigo 26 crossing Pall Mall from Mitchell St. bound for Eaglehawk with "Ezywalkin" shop in background. Tram has an SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad and a 'Streets Ice cream' ad on front dash. 1186.3 - Bendigo 7 arriving at the Charing Cross stop, bound for North Bendigo. Has a Huttons dash panel ad, a Castrol roof ad. Buildings as for 1186.1. Passengers waiting at the stop. 1186.4 - Bendigo 19 leaving Charing Cross for Golden Square with City Club Hotel alongside and other buildings as for 1186.1 in the background. Tram has Briquettes ad on front dash and SEC 'Electric Cooking' roof ad. 1186.5 - Bendigo 21in High St. at corner of Short St. heading for Charing Cross. Destination half way between Depot and Railway Station. Tram has ads for Cohns Drinks on dash panel, SEC 'Cook with Electricity' and a Sandhurst Milk roof ads.Information written on in black ink and date stamped in purple ink. 1186.1 - "No. 21 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1186.2 - "No. 26 arriving at Alexandra Fountain, Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1186.3 - "No. 7 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross, Bendigo" 1186.4 - "No. 19 in High St., Bendigo, leaving Charing Cross for Golden Square" 1186.5 - "No. 21 in High St. Bendigo, at corner of Short St." tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, high st., tram 7, tram 19, tram 21, tram 26

Set of 2 transparencies taken on 21/5/1971 on Kodak mounts. 1198.1 - Bendigo No. 28 at the Golden Square terminus with the Golden Square Hotel in the background. Driver walking across road to join tram. Tram has a SEC briquettes roof ad. 1198.2 - as for 1198.1 - but further back showing nature of the terminus and the Calder Highway or High St. behind the tram. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1198.1 - "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square terminus". 1198.2 - "Birney car No. 28 at Golden Square terminus" tramways, trams, bendigo, golden square, high st., tram 28

Set of 4 transparencies taken on 24/5/1971 on Kodak mounts. 1199.1 - No. 21 in High St. at junction with old High St., near Fire Station Loop. Tram has two SEC roof ads. 1199.2 - No. 21 in High St. between Shamrock and Thistle Sts. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. 1199.3 - Photo of a green box containing timetables for the four Bendigo routes. Located at Charing Cross. 1199.4 - Bendigo No. 23 en route to Eaglehawk at Charing Cross, with two SEC roof ads 'Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen' and "Switch to electric cooking'. Has the Ezywalkin building and the Beehive building in the background. Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1199.1 - "No. 21 in High St. at junction with old High St., near Fire Station Loop." 1199.2 - "No. 21 in High St. between Shamrock and Thistle Sts." 1199.3 - "Bendigo Tramways timetable at Alexandra Fountain Charing Cross." 1199.4 - "No. 23 at Alexandra Fountain Charing Cross, Bendigo." tramways, trams, bendigo, timetables, charing cross, high st., tram 21, tram 23

Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. Looks at the trams running in Melbourne, new trams for the city and other tramways cities. Includes a photo of Sir Robert.In top centre right of the Clipping "22/5/73" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, sir robert risson, new tramcars, melbourne transportation committee

Black and white photograph and negative of Ballarat No. 26 eastbound in Sturt St., Saturday 14 August 1971 at the corner of Doveton St. Has the George V statute adjacent. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. Has Walter Connell Chemist on left hand side of photo, with a BP display thermometer showing temperature - about 12 degrees and a finger board for the Mid City Motel on chemist building. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1261A) by John Phillips 12/99. Second copy added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Last week of full tram service before phasing out / from Cnr of Sturt and Doveton Sts. / Sat 14 August 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., doveton st., tram 26

Black and white photograph and negative of Sturt St, north side, looking to the east of Armstrong Street, Saturday 14 August 1971 at the corner of Armstrong St. Has two single truck trams at the intersection with Lydiard St. North and a few parked cars. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1262A) by John Phillips 12/99. Second copy added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "From Cnr Sturt & Armstrong Sts / Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., armstrong st.

Black and white photograph and negative of tram 33 outbound to Gardens via Sturt St. West, in Sturt St. west, with long brick fence in the background. Photo taken Saturday, August 14, 1971. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1263A) by John Phillips 12/1999 - three copies held 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020. On original print "Sturt St. West / Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st. west, tram 33

Black and white photograph and negative of tram 35 in Drummond St. South, with destination of Sebastopol.. Photo has two Victorian houses on the east side of the street in the photograph. Probably taken 14/8/1971. Duplicate print (1264) by John Phillips 12/99. Two copies (large size) added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, drummond st. sth, tram 35

Black and white photograph and negative of tram 33 outbound to Gardens via Sturt St. West, in Wendouree Parade, near Carlton St., with Lake Wendouree in the background. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. West". Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1265A) by John Phillips 12/1999 - two copies held 1/2000. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Ballaarat Gardens / Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 33

Black and white photograph and negative of tram 27 in Sturt St at the corner of Armstrong St. with the Ballarat Town Hall in the background. Photo taken from the central median strip with a number of seats in the foreground and flowers growing in the planter beds. Original print has water mark damage on the lower portion of the photograph. Taken 14 August 1971 Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1266A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Second copy added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Cnr Sturt & Armstrong Sts / Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, ballarat town hall, sturt st, armstrong st, tram 27

Black and white photograph and negative of two bogie trams crossing at the Grey St. Loop, Albert St. Sebastopol. Photo has an Ampol Service station on the right hand side of the photograph. Photo taken some distance away from the trams. Photo probably taken on 14/8/1971. Duplicate print (1267) by John Phillips 12/1999. Large copy print added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.trams, tramways, albert st., sebastopol, grey st loop

Black and white photograph and negative of tram 33 outbound to the Gardens, passing the Golden City Hotel at the corner of Sturt and Dawson Sts. Tram has a Twin Lakes Ad on the front dash panel. Taken from the central median strip, August 1971. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1268A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Second copy added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Last week before phasing / out of trams / from Cnr Sturt & Dawson Sts. / Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., dawson st, golden city hotel, tram 33

Black and white photograph and negative of the timetable board and CARS STOP HERE" sign on the pole at the Sebastopol terminus, with the Royal Hotel and Fosters Lager sign in the background. See item No. 29 for the sign itself. Assumed photo taken 14 August 1971. Duplicate print (1268A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Large copy print added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.trams, tramways, sebastopol, royal hotel, signs

Black and white photograph and negative of an inbound single truck tram in Sturt St. just to the west of Dawson St. Photo taken from the central median strip, has the shops on the north side of Sturt St. in the photograph - such as Gear Chemist. Photo taken 14 August 1971. The Alexandra Bandstand in the foreground. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1270A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Large copy print added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Last week of full tram service before phasing out / from Cnr Sturt & Dawson Sts. / Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, dawson st., alexandra bandstand

Black and white photograph and negative of an inbound single truck tram in Sturt St. just to the east of Doveton St, with another single truck tram at Lydiard St. and buildings either side of Sturt St. Photo taken from the central median strip, has the Town Hall on the right hand side. Photo taken 14 August 1971. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1271A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Large copy print added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "From Cnr Sturt & Doveton Sts. Sat 14 Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, doveton st.

Two colour prints (Copies 1 and 2) of the scene at the Hospital Corner, Drummond St. Sth and Sturt St. after the running of the last tram from Sebastopol prior to running into the depot on 19 Sept. 1971. Shows one bogie tram No. 40 (from the advertising boards) with many people at the corner, a few cars and a police car leading the tram through the people standing around. Has the liquor store on the south west corner of the intersection in the background. Tram is heavily loaded with passengers. Copy 1 on Fujicolour Crystal Archive Paper is the better exposed and larger print and has been used in the scanned image.. Copy 2 another print off the same negative but with a smaller photograph area. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020 and record revised. Image i2 - shows the crowd before the tram departed with a police escort. Image i3 - shows the scene as the tram departed with a police escort.On copy 2 - "The Last Tram at Drummond and Sturt Sts." in black ink.sebastopol, last tram, closure, hospital corner, tram 40

Two colour prints (Copies 1 and 2) of the scene at the Hospital Corner, Drummond St. Sth and Sturt St. after the running of the last tram from Sebastopol prior to running into the depot on 19 Sept. 1971. Shows one bogie tram No. 40 (from the advertising boards) with many people at the corner. Possibly taken after the police car has moved on, prior to the tram leaving for the depot after a few minutes. Has the liquor store on the south west corner of the intersection in the background. Tram is heavily loaded with passengers. Copy 1on Fujicolour Crystal Archive Paper is the better exposed and larger print and has been used in the scanned image.. Copy 2 another print off the same negative but with a smaller photograph area. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On copy 2 - "Last tram to run in Ballaarat at Cnr Drummond & Sturt Sts on way to depot." in black ink.sebastopol, last tram, closure, hospital corner, tram 40

Colour print of Ballarat No. 17 in-bound to the City in Sturt St. West, about to pass a school crossing. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant and a Twin Lakes sign on the front canopy. Shows the Sturt St. West layout, with houses in the background. Taken in 1971, possibly August 1971 as trees have lost their leaves. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St. West" and in top left hand corner "1971".sturt st. west, mt pleasant, tram 17