Colour print of trams 18, 27, 40, 14, 33 and 38 on the BTM / BTPS Depot fan 1991 or Jan. 1992 Two copies held. Photo by Ron Scholten. Appears in the album Reg item 7222, printed on Kodak Papertrams, tramways, btps, depot

White cotton T-shirt size 16, printed by T-shirt Media with an image of BTM/BTPS Ballarat 27 and words "Ballarat". Fitted with a manufacturers label on the back of the collar. Has been worn. Original T-shirt manufacturer not known.trams, tramways, clothing, btps, t-shirts

Image is an ESCo tram leaving the intersection of Grenville St. and Bridge St. and proceeding east along Bridge St. Photo taken behind junction points. Has the Nicholl & Allan building on the left side of the photo and the Bucks Head Hotel on the right. Numerous people walking around the street. Shows overhead construction in the area. Title in top left-hand corner "Bridge St. (Looking East), Ballarat. On the rear is places for stamp, address and manufacturer's name in a fancy motif "WTP". Photo taken soon after opening, no roof-mounted destination boxes. See item 9010 for a printed version. yields information of Bridge St at Grenville St, c1905B&W print, laser print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, August 1998 and Sovereign Hill reproduction of this card contained within a scrap book. See Notes for various image holdings and history.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, bridge st., grenville st

Has a strong association with five active members of the BTPS, c1985 standing in front of a BTPS reconstructed tramcar.Black and White photograph of five BTM/BTPS members standing in front of No. 26, c1985 on the depot fan. Left to right: Gavin Young, John Hickey, Dave Macartney, Richard Gilbert and Warren Doubleday. Has been used for display purposes.tramways, trams, btps, depot fan, tram 26

Framed photograph of three single truck trams at Gardens Loop, 27, 26 and 33 during December 1987 centenary by W. F. Scott. The same photograph used on page 2 of the BTM's "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet. A similar photograph appears in the BTM Postcard - Reg. Item No. 1657 for another photograph of the same scene. Frame is a screwed brass frame, with glass front, wooden back and picture wire for hanging. On rear is a sticker with printed caption "Ballarat Tramways Centenary December 1987 / William F. Scott" See Reg item 4352 for the print size of this photograph.trams, tramways, gardens loop, centenaries, wendouree parade, livery

Yields information about the recovery of ESCo No. 12 and its transportation from the site.Set of two Black and White copy photographs of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of ESCo No. 12 moved from Nerrina to BTM depot, following its recovery by BTPS staff. Photo taken 5/11/1990 and published (3837.1) on 6/11/1990. See Reg item 1131 for the newspaper cutting the photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. Hi Res of image added 15/7/2014.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation, tram 12

Yields information about the arrival back in Ballarat of No. 13 from Lake Goldsmith, prior to unloading.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of No. 13 unloaded at BTM depot (left-right) Peter Winspur, Garry Wood, Peter Allen, Warren Doubleday. Photo taken 5/12/1983, published 6/12/1983. See Reg Item 825 for the newspaper clipping the photograph was used in and further details.. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - Duplicate print of the same photograph.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and a label with "Front cover, 6 5/8" x 4 1/2". .1 - stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." on rear.tramways, trams, tram recovery, 13, btps, tram 13

Set of 7 items related to the proposed extension of the BTM's depot to the south, Dec. 2019. Comprises: .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 19/12/2019 titled "Tram Museum's big plans", advising that the proposal was being advertised by Heritage Victoria, along with a photo of No. 26. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/2019 for the advertising the permit application under the Heritage Act 2017 - in the Public Notice section. .3 - Digital image of "Museum Extension - Heritage Impact Statement - revised Oct. 2019." - 16 A4 pages. .4 - Digital image of Plans - 8 sheets of the proposal by MKM constructions. .5 - Digital image of Report - Urber Arbor - Arboricultural Report - Tree Management Plan. .6 - Digital image of Coloured site plan and drawings showing proposal depot trackwork and support mechanism around trees. Note this does not open on dbTextWorks interface. .7 - Digital image of 11 sheets of concept plans for the exterior and interior of the museum proposal by MKM Constructions. .8 - digital image of the advertising sign on the rear wall of the depot taken 7-1-2019. A similar poster was on the south east corner of the depot.btm, museum, drawings, depot extensions, heritage buildings, heritage, trackwork

Colour photocopy, A3, of a Newspaper clipping from the Dandenong Community news - Star Journal, 26/5/2021 about the funeral procession of BTM Member Dave Mickle using his steam wagon, "Ethel", titled "Dave's full-steam farewell".funeral

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Saturday 21/3/2015, titled "Combined effort see Mount Clear Primary's tram under cover" about the installation of roof over the ex Melbourne tram at the Primary school. Notes the BTM support for the project.schools, preserved trams

Yields information about the appearance of scrubber tram 8W prior to its disposal c1999.A4 sheet with photograph, titled "8 W Scrubber" - prepared by VicTrack, prior to disposal the BTM c1999. Gives some details and notes on the tram. Has a Dept of Infrastructure with a copy right stamp photograph of the tram at Preston Workshops. Shows the appearance of the tram.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, preston workshops, disposal

View of Bourke Street Melbourne from just inside pillars of Parliament House looking west on 16 June 1955, a few days before the trams took over. MMTB Bus 580 turning into Bourke St from Spring St. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 20/5/2020.On rear in typed on paper "Buses inn Bourke St. A shot taken a few days before the trams took over. Taken from Parliament House steps 16 June 1955." & "Geoff Grant etc." stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st

Yields information about one of the Museum's depot and track and its condition at the time of the photograph.Colour photograph of the front of the Ballarat Tramway Museum depot, spring 1993 with all the doors open. Photo shows trams inside the depot, including 671 partially in metal primer. Photo taken as part of the Registration process for the Museum Accreditation Program. 1286.1 - as above but with all the doors closed. Photos on Fujichrome Paper. See January 1994 Fares Please!btm, depot

Newspaper clipping (letter to the Editor), The Courier, Ballarat 4/3/2002 written by Glen Raymond Munro, age 11 of Ballarat, complaining about the cost of entry to the Begonia Festival and the cheap tram and free tram museum.begonia festival, btm

Sample length (260mm long) of 107mm2 trolley wire supplied by Metal Manufacturers (Port Kembla Wire and Rod) - November 1996, Used in ceremony of 26/11/1996 when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over the Trolley Wire (2km) to Museum. Sample supplied ex Test lab - had been tested for hardness. Wire type known as HC - high conductivity. Images added 3-12-2016 See Courier p6 of 27/11/1996 - see Reg. Item No. 503. trolley wire, btm

Worn piece of old trolley wire (330mm long) of 89mm2 (?) cad copper wire. Taken from an old wire joiner within depot to be used as a sample of worn wire for use in ceremony of new trolley wire hand over on 26/11/96, when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over new Trolley wire (2km) to Museum. Not known where made - could be either UK or Australia. Images added 3-12-2016 See The Courier, p6, 27/11/1996, see Reg. Item No. 503.trolley wire, btm

Set of 36 colour prints of the renovations to the Bungaree house and surrounds - Oct and Nov. 2000. Photographed between 1/10/2000 and 5/11/200. Photographs by Carolyn Dean. Image represents front of house taken on 1/10/2000. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear of each print is photo number and date in ink.btm, bungaree

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Friday 28/3/2014, page 7, titled "Tramway museum on track" - "funding sought for tourist attraction development", with an image of the Museums plan for the addition to the existing building. Includes information provided by Paul Mong, business case, creating jobs. Two copies collected.On front or rear of the cutting, information re dates etc.btm, museum

Yields information about Richard Gilbert and his involvement in the Ballarat Tramway Museum and its establishment.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/12/2009, titled "Making the most of a lifetime experience" about Richard Gilbert and his involvement with the establishment of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Includes a photo of Richard.btm, btps

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 40 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - undated - c1985 or earlier as the signal system was use - see signal behind the tram on a pole. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, signals, tram 40

Set of four colour prints of BTM operations taken by Roy J Mitchell. .1 - 40 and 27 at Gardens loop - 1975 .2 - 40 ditto .3 - No. 26 running out - note all the boards or signs in the tram. .4 - No. 14 at St Aidans Drive.Detail on the rear of each photo are the details of the image and the photographer. Date of 1973 is incorrect, should be 1975 at the earliest. trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, tours, grey st, tram 14, tram 26, tram 27, tram 40

Yields information about the appearance and the use of trams by the BTM in Wendouree Parade, passengers boarding trams and the front cover photograph used in the "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet.Colour photograph of BTM No. 26 picking up passengers at Carlton St , Wendouree Parade, photograph by William F Scott, 1.1992. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo used on the front cover of the Ballarat Tramway Museum book - "Ballarat's Heritage Tramway". Two copies held.On rear in ink "Ballarat Try Museum Carlton St terminus 1.1992 / William F Scott photo." In the bottom right hand corner, a "William F Scott" address label and the number "BAL 61" in ink.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 26

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 33 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - 26 Dec. 1987. Has adverts for Twin Lakes, Peters Ice cream and Eureka Roofing tiles. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 33

Four page, colour brochure or pamphlet, titled "Lake Wendouree Precinct, 'realising a community vision' ", outlining a presentation of the masterplan and key projects for the Lake Wendouree Precinct. Includes the BTM tram depot area. Published by the City of Ballarat, in association with the Ballarat Tourist Association and the Lake Foundation.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, masterplan

Set of two colour photographs of the 1998 Model Railway Exhibition, BTM stand, June 1998, sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the August 1998 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Darren Hutchesson. All photos on AGFA Prestige paper. 1142.1 - Photo of nine of the model trams in front of the depot - BTM Model Tramway - June 1998 Queens Birthday weekend - used on page 45 of Trolley Wire. 1142.2 - General photo of the model railway and stands. Alastair Reither at the controls! - used on 46 of Trolley Wire magazine. See August 1998 issue of Trolley Wire and July 1998 issue of Fares Please!Both have stickers on the rear with photo number "55 or 56" and "Photo same size" and pencil cropping marks for printing purposes.trolley wire, model tramways, model railways, models

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 21/7/1999 on the acquisition of the equipment from the Clyde Harding Foundry, Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat by Sovereign Hill. Features a photo of Alan Harding, Jan Penny and Richard Nicholson. Mentions the supply of brake blocks to the SEC., BTM and Puffing Billy.On base in blue ink, "Wednesday July 21 1999 The Courier pg 3"trams, tramways, harding s, foundry, brake blocks, castings

Album compiled by the photographer containing generally 89 x 124mm of: • Bendigo – 151 black and white prints • Ballarat – 119 black and white prints and some colour • Melbourne – 20 colour and black and white prints - featuring Queensway, the Hump, Royal Park, route 82, Dandenong Road, Glenferrie Road, Barkers Road and Hawthorn Bridge. • Rome, Hong Kong and Toronto – 14 prints See items 8638 to 8642 for negatives of the Ballarat and Bendigo photos and related image files held on the BTM Demonstrates the work of the photographer.Album - heavy plastic covered covers, with 100 sewn and glued paper sheets each side with three plastic sleeves for photographs with a negative pocket page at the rear. See list of btm8637 - Ballarat list.doc for a location listing of the Ballarat photographs.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, melbourne, hong kong, toronto, rome, brian andrews

Lists provide information about the type of equipment fitted to W2 class trams 1 - "Trams fitted with D K (Dick Kerr model) controlleres - dated 15/7/1963 2 - "Class W2 cars with 28" dia wheels" - 11/7/1963 3 - "Roller Bearing trams" - listed by motor type, giving the number armatures for GE 288, BTM 265, MV 101 and MV 101 BR motors - These trams were fitted with roller bearings on their armatures = dated 14/10/64. Yields information about the equipment fitted to W2 class trams during the mid 1960sSet of lists - carbon copies on either foolscap or quarto paper.trams, tramways, tramcars, motors, wheels, armatures, dick kerr, w2 class