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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Fare and charges comparisons, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 9/1947
... city sections in Ballarat and Bendigo, Special tram rates... city sections in Ballarat and Bendigo, Special tram rates ...Part of a longer report - page 2 only - looking at Special city sections in Ballarat and Bendigo, Special tram rates, luggage newspaper changes, Scholar's tickets for the SECV, Melbourne and Ballarat buses. Undated, c1960. Possibly a report looking at fares and charges in Ballarat prior to a fare increaseDocument - typed and photocopied onto a foolscap sheet, fading to brown. Scanned using a "negative" scanner to give a transparent image.secv, trams, tramways, fares, special trams, scholars tickets, ballarat, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Michael Ryan, "Save our trams cries Bendigo", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Bendigo ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - DISC COLLECTION: GEORGE COOP COLLECTION OF PHOTOS BENDIGO TRAMS 1956 TO 1967, 1956-1978
... DVD ( 801 in disc library ) of personal photos of Bendigo...BENDIGO Tramways bendigo trams 1956-78 DVD ( 801 in disc ...DVD ( 801 in disc library ) of personal photos of Bendigo Trams taken by George L Coop, of 33 Bass Street, Box Hill. Pictures taken in the period 1956 - 1967. George was a 'fairly frequent visitor to Bendigo or passing through it as I worked in Echuca 1959 - 64. A camera was a handy companion in those days which are fondly remembered' ( letter dated 3 Jan 2018)bendigo, tramways, bendigo trams 1956-78 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Bendigo Trust Ltd, Bendigo's talking trams, present past and future, 1973_
... A guide and history of the 'talking' trams of Bendigo...' trams of Bendigo, Victoria. Description of Bendigo's tram fleet ...A guide and history of the 'talking' trams of Bendigo, Victoria.Description of Bendigo's tram fleet and commentary on the "Talking Tram " route.96 p., illus.trams, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - SEC Bendigo staff at closure, 16/04/1972
... card of the SEC Bendigo tram crews, shortly before the closure... card of the SEC Bendigo tram crews, shortly before the closure ....1 - Copy of colour photograph, that was mounted onto heavy card of the SEC Bendigo tram crews, shortly before the closure of the tramway system in front of the depot building with four tramcars behind. Two copy prints - on Copy Professional Paper by John Phillips. Features 34 personnel. .2 - Black and white photo with all staff involved on the tramway present with a list of names underneath. Negative only held - N24. Dated 16/4/1972. .3 - Black and white photograph of the same event by Ray Marsh. See item 9469 for a large black and white print with names.Has a close association with Bendigo Tramway staff at the time of closure of the SEC operated system.Set of four photos - colour or black and white, .4 mounted onto heavy card.On rear in ink (Keith Kings handwriting) "Bendigo, Traffic crews and staff shortly before closure Bendigo Depot / /72" and in green ink "Photo by Ray Marsh, 35 Prospect St Pascoe Vale Vic Aust."bendigo, sec crews, personnel, staff photo, group photo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FAMILIAR
... : a view of Charing Cross, and one of Bendigo's historic trams..., and one of Bendigo's historic trams, from a balcony in 1954 ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Familiar: a view of Charing Cross, and one of Bendigo's historic trams, from a balcony in 1954. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - DEPOT BENDIGO TRAMWAY TRAMS
... Sepia colour photograph of the depot of Bendigo Tramways... of the depot of Bendigo Tramways trams, with buff border, and mounted ...Sepia colour photograph of the depot of Bendigo Tramways trams, with buff border, and mounted on green cardboard. Reverse: W. H. Robinson, Photographer, Mundy St, Bendigo.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRAM POSTCARD, early 2oth century
... Black and white postcard showing Bendigo Electric Tram... Black and white postcard showing Bendigo Electric Tram No. 18 ...Tram No. 18 was built in 1914 as an E Class tram. It was built in Adelaide and originally operated in Prahran and Malvern before moving to Bendigo in 1951.Black and white postcard showing Bendigo Electric Tram No. 18 with driver, conductor and small boy in Carpenter St (front of Bendigo Cemetery) near Sexton's residence.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
photograph - Bendigo 18 prior to conversion to a one-man tram, Peter Duckett, 1951
... Photograph of Bendigo bogie tram 18 at Charing Cross prior... information about Bendigo tram 18 prior to conversion to a one-man ...Photograph of Bendigo bogie tram 18 at Charing Cross prior to its conversion by the SEC to a one-man tram in 1952. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is an advert for Plume petrol. Photo taken in 1951.Yields information about Bendigo tram 18 prior to conversion to a one-man tram.Black and white photograph by Peter Duckett.Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, bendigo tramways, quarry hill, charing cross, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - Bendigo bogie car - Bernard & View Sts from lookout tower, Ron Hood, 12/1970
... Colour photograph of a Bendigo bogie tram about to turn...Colour photograph of a Bendigo bogie tram about to turn ...Colour photograph of a Bendigo bogie tram about to turn from Bernard St into View St. Taken from the lookout or mine poppet tower. Has the Queen Victoria Oval grandstand in the foreground and a BP service station in the view.Yields information about Bendigo tram operations and locations - December. 1970Colour slide in hanimount cardboard mount.Numbered "Bendigo" and slide number 23 in ink.tramways, trams, bendigo, bernard st, view st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 13/12/1961 12:00:00 AM
... a print of old Bendigo trams - toast rack and combination trams..., dated 13/12/1961, providing a print of old Bendigo trams - toast ...Yields information about Ballarat tramways financials during the 1950's.Letter, typed on one quarto sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 13/12/1961, providing a print of old Bendigo trams - toast rack and combination trams and providing information on annual losses for Ballarat for the years 1950 to 1961 and the passengers carried. Has the initials HWL:LRT, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has a Burnie Bond watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, financial statements -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Metal Box, Conductors tin, 1950's
... The box used by SEC Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews... and Bendigo tram crews for holding their ticket outfits and making ...The box used by SEC Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews for holding their ticket outfits and making returns to the Revenue Clerks. Fitted with a padlock - see Reg. Item 3673. .Issued to a crew member with Traffic No. 62 - Roy Courtney. Each crew member was issued with a series of tins, A, B, and C which allowed for the various days and weekends to enable Revenue Clerks to accept returns and restock the tins with new tickets etc. Known to crews as "Two bottle boxes" - could fit two bottles of ale into them. The actual manufacturer is not known - could have been SEC workshops. See item 8917 for an MMTB tin.Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Tram crews used them to contain their tickets and to undertake their returns. Also used to "hide" bottles of ale., Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Tram crews used them to contain their tickets and to undertake their returns. Also used to "hide" bottles of ale.Metal box formed from four sheets of metal, spot welded together with a formed lid, hinged to box and fitted with a hasp and staple. Box painted black and lettered "62A". trams, tramways, crews, tickets, revenue journal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC News, May June 1953
... , Bendigo Tram's Golden Jubilee, (AETA Visit, Mr George Laurens... towns and workers, industry, Bendigo Tram's Golden Jubilee ...Published for the staff of the SEC, features the Kiewa Valley transmission line, North East towns and workers, industry, Bendigo Tram's Golden Jubilee, (AETA Visit, Mr George Laurens, Doug Dean, Tom Lynch and Basil Miller), electrical safety, meter reading in the country, sports, electric cooking, and sports section. In the retirements were Mr P Pithie, Senior Traffic Inspector Geelong, Mr V Pipps Depot Foreman Geelong and Mr S Watson, Geelong Senior depot clerk. On the inside cover are photos of the package power stations being installed at Geelong, Ballarat (Ballarat B) and Mildura.Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.Magazine, 36 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.Has RHSV stamp on the cover and "Case ViiiA" in inktramways, geelong, secv, retirements, ballarat b power station, power stations, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Metal Box - set of two, SECV Conductors tin, 1950's
... The box used by the SECV Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews...The box used by the SECV Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews ...The box used by the SECV Ballarat and Bendigo tram crews for holding their ticket outfits and making returns to the Revenue Clerks. Able to be fitted with a padlock - see Reg. Item 3673. Issued to a crew member with Traffic Nos. 17 and 44. Each crew member was issued with a series of tins, A, B, and C which allowed for the various days and weekends to enable Revenue Clerks to accept returns and restock the tins with new tickets etc. Known to crews as "Two bottle boxes" - could fit two bottles of ale into them. The actual manufacturer is not known - could have been SEC workshops. See item 8917 for an MMTB tin.Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Tram crews used them to contain their tickets and to undertake their returns. Also used to "hide" bottles of ale.Set of two metal boxes formed from four sheets of metal, spot welded together with a formed lid, hinged to box and fitted with a hasp and staple. Box painted black and lettered "17A" and "44B"trams, tramways, crews, tickets, revenue journal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOCOPIED PHOTO OF THE POST OFFICE BENDIGO
... Faded photocopied photo of the Post Office Bendigo showing... of the Post Office Bendigo showing a tram, horses and carts and a few ...Faded photocopied photo of the Post Office Bendigo showing a tram, horses and carts and a few people.photograph, building, the post office bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FIVE LIONS HOTEL: BENDIGO, 1950/60's
... Hotel,Cnr View and Barnard Streets, Bendigo. Tram lines... Streets, Bendigo. Tram lines with overhead cables. 2 men on seat ...Black and white photograph. Not mounted. Five Lions Hotel,Cnr View and Barnard Streets, Bendigo. Tram lines with overhead cables. 2 men on seat on left of photo. Fosters Lager sign on left with Five Lions Hotel over corner. 2 double storey shops, one next to hotel appears empty, faint name of business ??/ pastrycook. On back ' Five Lions Hotel, cnr. Barnard and View Sts. 'Alan Doney ??organization, business, five lions hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Out and About - Spring 2017", Aug. 2017
... the district for example Bendigo trams and Castlemaine and Maldon..., but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams ...Full colour 24 page newspaper, centre stapled recycled paper, titled "Out and About - Spring 2017", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat and surrounding villages events, but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams and Castlemaine and Maldon Railway. Features a photo of Len Millar and Neville Britton in front of tram 26 on the front cover and Springfest on the page 4 with the Tram Pull event.ballarat, tourism, bendigo trust, btm, springfest, tram pull -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Ballarat, 8/5/1961
... for a Bendigo list. List modified for trams 41, 42, and 43 ex Geelong... for a Bendigo list. List modified for trams 41, 42, and 43 ex Geelong ...List titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams", dated 8/5/1961, based on the 17/8/1953 list. Gives details of where purchased from, date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheelbase, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons. See also 8721 and 8722 for other versions - different dates, and 8690 for a Bendigo list. List modified for trams 41, 42, and 43 ex Geelong. A note re tram 37, ex Bendigo 1, was made to show it was received from Bendigo. Trams 19 and 25 have been crossed out - they were exchanged with the ex Bendigo Bogie tram in 1960. Tram 24 was also crossed out - was scrapped.Yields information about the dimensions and equiipment on Ballarat Tramcars operated by the SEC.Typed List of tramcars and their details for Ballarat - from an original list dated 27/8/1953 with an added handwritten section to list the ex Geelong bogie trams spliced in so as to include the scrubber.tramcars, ballarat, equipment, lists, data -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Correspondence, B. Prentice, 1973
... of Bendigo's trams by the Bendigo trust. Sent on the 1st March 1973... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Tram trams Bendigo Bendigo ...1230.1 - copy of letter sent to Neville Gower from Bob Prentice enclosing a number of documents regarding submissions and other associated documents pertaining to the operation of Bendigo's trams by the Bendigo trust. Sent on the 1st March 1973. Typed onto light blue paper. 1230.2 - 14 page photocopy (Foolscap size on heat sensitive paper) of the submission prepared by the Bendigo trust - detailing the history of trams in Bendigo, types of trams in Bendigo, selection of the route, equipment and plant required, planned development, list of trams in Bendigo, their condition and financial statements of the Bendigo Trust 1972. 1230.3 - 14 pages photocopy (Foolscap size on heat sensitive paper) Appendix II - submission details projected passengers, operational details and proposals, estimated revenue, Philosophy of operation, trams required, operating budgets, how the service could be operated - internal combustion engines, batteries, stationary engine and generator or converter station and costs associated with the options. If item to be researched, copy on more stable photocopy paper to be provided.tram, trams, bendigo, bendigo trust, tourist trams, power supply -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS BOOK - 'TALKING TRAMS'
... Book by Jan - Werner Hente on trams of Bendigo. 97 pages.... - Werner Hente on trams of Bendigo. 97 pages. Document BASIL MILLER ...Book by Jan - Werner Hente on trams of Bendigo. 97 pages.Jan-Werner Henteperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - VAL DENSWORTH COLLECTION: BENDIGO AT NIGHT, June 1969
... Slide. Bendigo at Night. A Golden Square tram in Bendigo... at Night. A Golden Square tram in Bendigo at Night. Slide VAL ...Slide. Bendigo at Night. A Golden Square tram in Bendigo at Night.slide, bendigo, bendigo at night., bendigo at night. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Newspaper Clipping and Black & White Photograph/s, 16/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... a photograph of Bendigo tram driver Bob Wirth standing by Bendigo... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Bendigo ...Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, dated Monday 17/4/1972, titled "End of the line in Bendigo" showing a photograph of Bendigo tram driver Bob Wirth standing by Bendigo No. 26 prior to its last trip to Eaglehawk and then the depot. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. .1 - black and white print of the photograph in fair order. Added 11-8-2016tramways, trams, bendigo, tramway closure, last tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 3 TRAMS AT CHARRING CROSS
... Bendigo, 3 trams at Charing Cross, view looking up Mitchell...BHS Collection PERSON Individual basil miller Bendigo, 3 ...BHS CollectionBendigo, 3 trams at Charing Cross, view looking up Mitchell St. City Club Hotel (centre right), Alexandra Fountain (right), Emery and Gibson Corner (centre left).person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Bendigo looking towards Mitchell Street", 1905
... and other buildings. The Bendigo electric tram system commenced... and other buildings. The Bendigo electric tram system commenced ...The photo shows three Bendigo California Combination single truck cars at Charing Cross, looking east along Mitchell St with the Alexandria Fountain on the right. Has the C Plumbe (tailor?) shop and other buildings. The Bendigo electric tram system commenced operations in 1903.Yields information about Charing Cross and Bendigo's trams.Sepia toned postcard divided back, used, date stamped 28-8-1905 with a Bendigo cancellation stamp.Card to a lady in Newcastle with birthday greetings.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, mitchell st, alexandra fountain -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White from a postcard of Bendigo - Mitchell St, 1910s
... Photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill...Photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill ...Photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill in Mitchell St to where the double track converged into single track before crossing over the railway line. Photo is looking west. Has a two storey hotel on the right. See item 9080 for a coloured version.Yields information about Mitchell St Bendigo and ESCo trams.Black and White photograph from a postcard of Bendigo - Mitchell Sttramways, trams, bendigo, esco, mitchell street -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1960's
... Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo tram 26... Town Hall tram 26 Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo ...Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo tram 26 at the Eaglehawk terminus. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram has SEC roof ads, both re Electric cooking. Has Eaglehawk Post Office, Town Hall and Mechanics Institute in the background. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting and large white strip under driver's windows. Photo undated, taken late 1960's or early 1970's. Tram has destination of "Eaglehawk".eaglehawk, bendigo, post office, town hall, tram 26 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM WITH BANNERS
... Black and white photo showing Bendigo tramways tram... Bendigo tramways tram, displaying advertisements for Dewar's ...Black and white photo showing Bendigo tramways tram, displaying advertisements for Dewar's Imperial Whisky, O.T. cordials and Silverine soap made in Bendigo. Penned on reverse 'Mid-Western Branch of the S.E.C.'person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, WTP, "General view of Mitchell Street Bendigo", 1910s
... The photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill...The photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill ...The photograph shows a Bendigo ESCo tram climbing the hill in Mitchell St to where the double track converged into a single track before crossing over the railway line. The photo is looking west. Has a two-storey hotel on the right. See item 8452 for a black-and-white version.Yields information about Mitchell St Bendigo and ESCo trams.Postcard - colour divided back, unused.tramways, trams, bendigo, mitchell st -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS PARTICULARS OF TRAMS
... of trams, Bendigo tramways.... and particulars of trams, Bendigo tramways. Document BASIL MILLER ...State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Northern Branch. Number and particulars of trams, Bendigo tramways.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Out and About - Edition 7 Autumn 2015", Mar. 2015
... the district for example Bendigo trams. Features photos of BTM... the district for example Bendigo trams. Features photos of BTM ...Full colour 32 page newspaper, centre stapled high gloss paper, titled "Out and About - Edition 7 Autumn 2015", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat and district events, but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams. Features photos of BTM activities on page 25 - Mothers Day charity run with the Horse tram and No. 27 in the background. Page 30/31 has a photo of Stephen Butler watching a family joining No. 18.ballarat, tourism, bendigo trust, btm