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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Roadworks at intersection of Main Road and Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham, c.1962
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 35mm Kodak 5052 TMX Black and White transparency, 1 strip, 6 frames Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmbremner's flat, eltham, golden fleece service station, main road, mount pleasant road, road construction, wingrove park -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tram times for Sunday 2-3-58", "Application for permission to exchange duties", 1958
... for Victoria St, Mt Pleasant, Sebastopol, Lydiard St North, Gardens via..." Lists trams for Victoria St, Mt Pleasant, Sebastopol, Lydiard St ...Demonstrates preparation of notes for tram operations and an actual use of the form used for change of shifts by crewsList - hand written sheet on the rear of the application form listing tram times from Lydiard St / Outer termini to city and the last trams, titled "Tram times for Sunday 2-3-58" Lists trams for Victoria St, Mt Pleasant, Sebastopol, Lydiard St North, Gardens via Sturt St West and Drummond North. Written in ink. Form - duplicated form S35 - "Application for permission to exchange duties", dated 19-2-58, for A Thompson (No. 63) to swap with C. Goldsmith (No. 39) on 22-2-58. Signed by both parties and authorised by the Traffic Inspector. Both in ink and pencil. Was attached to Reg Item 8027 trams, tramways, rosters, employees, forms, shifts, inspectors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Grenville St. and Sturt St. Ballarat
... on the destination to be Mt. Pleasant. Photo undated, but prior... on the destination to be Mt. Pleasant. Photo undated, but prior ...Black and white illustration from the South Pacific Electric Railway Co-op (Sydney Tramway Museum) - Aug. 1974 calendar of Ballarat trams 26 and 28 at the intersection of Grenville St. and Sturt St. Tram 28 proceeding to the Gardens via Drummond St., while 26 waits for 28 to clear and proceed to what appears on the destination to be Mt. Pleasant. Photo undated, but prior to the fitting of marker lights on the drivers canopy window sills - during the 1950's. Photo caption mentions that this was the City terminus of the system - incorrect during the SEC operational days. Photo by B. Tooker. Has buildings on either side of Sturt St. in background.On bottom right hand corner "SPER Calendar Aug. 1974"trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., grenville st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, The Courier Ballarat, 6/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
... the destination of Mt Pleasant. Dickins and Neptune signs in the photo... and onlookers. Tram had the destination of Mt Pleasant. Dickins ...Yields information about the nature of operating a tramway system in Ballarat, collisions with motor cars. Shows the accident and the clean up process.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier, photo taken 6/03/1969, published 6/04/1969? - No. 18 derailed after collision with a Holden motor car at the intersection of Grenville and Bridge Sts, looking east, close-up of damaged car. 3751.2 - not published. Shows Policeman, tow truck, tow truck operator and tram and onlookers. Tram had the destination of Mt Pleasant. Dickins and Neptune signs in the photo. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, bridge st, accidents, derailments, tow trucks, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), late 1940's
... in the background. No 15 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Two ladies... in the background. No 15 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Two ladies ...Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and a little photographed single truck tram No. 24. Also has pedestrians in view.Black and White photograph, No. 15 and 24 at the city stop, corner of Lydiard and Sturt Sts, with the Town Hall in the background. No 15 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Two ladies are sitting on a seat with Reid's mens wear shop in the background. Two other ladies are walking in front of the trams. See also Reg item 3805 for a similar photograph from another angle. No. 15 2nd bogie tram to arrive, 10/1945. Renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Presumed photo taken during 1940's. See Keith Kings, The Ballarat Tramways, page 36 and The Golden City and its tramways. Additional large prints added 21/3/2021.tramways, trams, bogie trams, town hall, city, tram 15, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Something Old"
... with the Town Hall in the background. No. 15 has the destination of Mt... with the Town Hall in the background. No. 15 has the destination of Mt ...Photocopy of two photos in an unknown magazine, with the page heading of "Something Old", page 79 of: 1. - Ballarat trams No. 15 and 24 at the City terminus in Sturt St with the Town Hall in the background. No. 15 has the destination of Mt. Pleasant. (See Reg Item 3804 for a large print) 2. - Geelong trams No. 32 and two other single truck trams, at the corner of Ryie and Moorabool Streets with the T&G building in the background. No. 32 has the destination of Belmont. Photos c1950. Three copies on A4 size pager held. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Both photos credited to the SECtrams, tramways, ballarat, town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Graham Evans, Sept. 1971
... on the regular through works to "Mt PLEASANT". - Sept. '71 (Graham Evans... on the regular through works to "Mt PLEASANT". - Sept. '71 (Graham Evans ...White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of No. 39 inbound along Sturt St. West. with many cars on the road. Bus stop on a pole on the other side of the road. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Even more dangerous that the lakeside track, for motorists, was the Sturt St West (Western Highway) section of roadside trackage. Car No. 39 faces oncoming traffic on the regular through works to "Mt PLEASANT". - Sept. '71 (Graham Evans)" See image btm2573p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11783" and written in ink on top edge "No. 39 Sturt St West Ballarat"tramways, trams, are, film strip, sturt st west, western highway, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 50 Bridge Street Ballarat Vic", 1948
... the Bridge St (bottom light) and Victoria St single track. Mt... single track. Mt Pleasant light is on opposite side pole. No. 35 ...Photo shows the view looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St. Bogie tram 35 is in the shadows. A bus is entering Bridge St, In the view are Dickins Self service grocery, Morseheads store, CTA Hotel, and the Bucks Head Hotel. On the rear, Wal Jack to Ken Magor of Newcastle has written "No. 35 bogie to Victoria St, 1948. Bridge St from Sturt and Grenville Sts. Note two green lights on the span pole under neon sign which guards the Bridge St (bottom light) and Victoria St single track. Mt Pleasant light is on opposite side pole. No. 35 is standing at the old city terminus up to 1937."Yields information about Bridge St Ballarat and its various buildings.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, bridge st, tram 35, buses, dickins, bucks head hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - Memo, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Public Passenger Transport", 10/1953
... the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public... the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public ...Set two SEC memos that were clipped together with item 9824. 1 - titled "Tramways - Extensions" from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 7-10-1953 - asking for survey information about housing numbers along each route and the possibility of extending the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public Passenger transport" - from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 12-10-1953 - regarding the recent inquiry in Geelong and that data regarding passenger density per hour and passengers per route would be desirable. See item 9806 for this type of materials. Demonstrates SEC Head office correspondence with the Ballarat Branch office re tramways.Set of two typed memos on SECV letterhead.tramways, trams, ballarat, new tramways, passenger services, statistics, enquiry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BARNEDOWN RUN: SHORT PAPER JOHN HARNEY
... into Muskerry and Mt. Pleasant. In 1853 John Harney arrived in Australia... into Muskerry and Mt. Pleasant. In 1853 John Harney arrived in Australia ...The original Barnedown Run consisted of 51,280 acres and was first taken up in 1839 by Henry Grey Bennett and was held under "Pre-emptive right" until it was subdivided in 1856 into Muskerry and Mt. Pleasant. In 1853 John Harney arrived in Australia and took up storekeeping at White Hills. In 1855 he took up land which was originally part of Barnedown Run and erected part of the present homestead. In 1860 Harney entertained Bourke and Wills exploration party at Adelaide Vale on the Campaspe River. Mr Harney owned a Hotel which was burnt down in 1861. Henry Grey Bennett a generous man died in1871 and the citizens of Bendigo erected a 20ft monument over his grave.John Harneyperson, individual, john harney, barnedown run, john harney, henry grey bennett, pre-emptive rights, white hills, adelaide vale, bourke and wills, edward o'keefe, cecil hyatt, mr frank k. hill. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 4/09/1964 12:00:00 AM
... bound for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones Corner. Has Bridge St..., published 5/09/1964 No. 37 bound for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones ...Yields information about the seemingly frequent derailment of bogie trams at this intersection. Also details information about the streetscape, clothing, and buildings.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - No. 37 derailed, Bridge & Main Sts corner, 1964. Photo taken 4/09/1964, published 5/09/1964 No. 37 bound for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones Corner. Has Bridge St buildings in the background, including Stones signs, Verna Cake Shop, State Savings Bank and Caltex "Clean Rest Rooms" sign. Photo taken with two ladies and two children watching the event. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, stones corner, bridge st, derailments, accidents, passengers, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, 11/4/1953
... the switch on the signal for either the Victoria St or Mt Pleasant... in Bridge St for either the Mt Pleasant or Victoria St routes ...Yields information about the Bucks Head Hotel and demonstrates the way the signals were set in Bridge St for either the Mt Pleasant or Victoria St routesBlack and digital white print from a scan of a donated negative of a driver leaning out from a single trucker to set the switch on the signal for either the Victoria St or Mt Pleasant routes. Has the Bucks Head Hotel in the background. Shows the pole the signal controller or switch was mounted on. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 31/5/2020. See On this basis, the envelope and marking matches that of Reg Item 4158, photo of No. 40, by John Webster and assumed taken on the same day as Item 4157, 4158, 4168, 4178 - 11/4/1953. Contained within Envelope No. 33.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EI 35".tramways, trams, sturt st, grenville st, signals, bridge st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 10, 1971
... - No. 43 at Gardens Loop showing Mt Pleasant on the destination... westbound in Sturt St. .2 - No. 43 at Gardens Loop showing Mt ...Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Stuart Lodington, 1971 prior to closure of the system. .1 - No. 43 westbound in Sturt St. .2 - No. 43 at Gardens Loop showing Mt Pleasant on the destination roll. .3 - Scrubber on 0 road at the depot. .4 - night photo of a bogie tramcar. .5 - No. 43 at the Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade .6 - night photo of a bogie tramcar .7 - Sturt St West, with tram following? and Parker St Loop? .8 - Night photo of a single truck tramcar at the Sebastopol terminus .9 - Night photo of a bogie tram at Gardens Loop .10 - Night photo of No. 30 at Sebastopoltrams, tramways, sebastopol, sturt st, depot, wendouree parade, gardens loop, sturt st west, night lighting, tram 26, tram 27, tram 14, tram 39, tram 13, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 4, Dave Simpson, late 1960's early 1970's
... . .2 - No. 26 inbound with many passengers - showing Mt.... .2 - No. 26 inbound with many passengers - showing Mt ...Yields information about Stones Corner and the traffic situation in Bridge St.Set of four 35mm slides - Anscochrome white plastic mounts of Stones Corner, corner of Bridge St, Victoria St and Main Road. .1 - shows the overhead arrangements, with a tram about to enter Bridge St from Main Road. Has the Caltex service station in the background, also advert or roof signs for Viscount Ambassador Caravans, K&O (Digger) Schonell Sports Cycles and Electrical store. .2 - No. 26 inbound with many passengers - showing Mt Pleasant - could be running a Special. .3 - ditto with many cars in the photograph. .4 - tram 39 about to enter Bridge St from Main Road - has a red letter box on corner.tramways, trams, main road, bridge st, victoria st, stones corner, tram 26, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, J.J. Miller, ESCo Lunch Hour Weekly Ticket, 1/6, c1927
... card, numbered 1387 available only between Mt Pleasant... card, numbered 1387 available only between Mt Pleasant ...Demonstrates how ESCo managed Weekly tickets during the late 1920's and yields information about the way the system was arranged. The source of the ticket, NSW tramways is significant in that it was obtained by them as a sample.Lunch hour Weekly Ticket, price 1/6, printed for Week 1, that is not available for Sundays or Holidays. Ticket printed on light weight card, in two colours, orange and brown, printed on off white card, numbered 1387 available only between Mt Pleasant and Doveton St. between the hours of 11.50am and 2.30pm. Notes the conditions of use, the time available for which the ticket may be used and where. Printed by J.J. Miller, Melbourne. Ticket has been removed from a block - has staple hole at the top. See Reg Item 2948 for circular detailing their use at the commencement of the issue of this style of Weekly Tickets - some detail differences in the style and colours later on.trams, tramways, tickets, weekly tickets, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 7, Noel Simons, 22/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
... " while 38 is showing "Mt Pleasant" Both trams fitted with dash... "CITY" while 38 is showing "Mt Pleasant" Both trams fitted ...Set of 7 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/11/1962. 1161.1 - trams 38 and 20 in Sturt St. West at the Russell St. loop. No. 20 has possibly terminated and is showing "CITY" while 38 is showing "Mt Pleasant" Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white stripe. 20 has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.2 - tram 33 just before Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade, with destination of "Victoria St." Has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.3 - tram 39 at corner of Lydiard St. North and Sturt St. with Post Office in background. 1161.4 - tram 40 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. North with Post Office in background and showing destination of Lydiard St. North. A blue Holden with red stripes for the Radio Cabs co. is in the foreground, along with pedestrians. 1161.5 - tram 41 in Sturt St. at the City terminus, showing destination of Mt Pleasant with Post Office and ANZ Bank buildings in background. Numerous people waiting on the seats at the tram stop. 1161.6 - tram 13 in Sturt St. near Doveton St. showing destination of Bell St. Many cars and pedestrians on the south side of Sturt St. Note the Austin motor car by the tram showing a stop signal. Tram 13 has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.7 - trams 13, 26, and 39 in the City Loop near Bridge St. Has Morseheads and Grenville St. tram shelter in the background.1161.1 - "38 and 20 crossing in Sturt St. Ballarat near Russell Street" - in blue and black ink. The "Russell St" is a later addition, over white out. 1161.2 - "33 near Botanic Gardens terminus, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat" 1161.3 - "No. 39 in Lydiard St. Ballarat at Cnr. of Sturt St." 1161.4 - "No. 40 entering Lydiard St. from Sturt St. Ballarat" 1161.5 - "No. 41 in Sturt St. Ballarat at cnr of Lydiard St." 1161.6 - "No. 13 in Sturt St. Ballarat, at Cnr. of Doveton St." 1161.7 - "Nos. 13, 26, and 39 in Sturt St. Ballarat near Bridge St." All have date stamp of "22 Nov. 1962" in purple ink. All black ink unless otherwise noted.tramways, trams, ballarat, sturt st. west, wendouree parade, lydiard st., city loop, taxis, radio cabs, tram 13, tram 20, tram 26, tram 33, tram 38, tram 39, tram 40, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Set of 8 colour 35mm slides of Ballarat Trams May 1971, Noel J Simons, 24/5/1971
... destination of Mt Pleasant 1172.3 - No. 13 in bound along Sturt St... vehicles. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant 1172.3 - No. 13 ...Shows a sample of photographs taken about 3 months before the Ballarat Tramway system commenced to close.Yields information about various Ballarat Trams and the streetscape at the time prior to closure in August and September 1971Set of 8 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 24/5/1971 1172.1 - Tram 27 in Wendouree Parade, near Barrett Ave., with destination of Victoria St., passing a tram stop, with a seat and "Warning Oncoming Trams" sign mounted on the pole. Tram has a Twin Lakes advertisement on the front dash and a unknown roof advertisement. See also Reg. Item No. 1174.3 for a later photograph. 1172.2 - No. 32 entering Bridge St. from Sturt St. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has Woolworths and Dickins stores in the background, and many motor vehicles. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant 1172.3 - No. 13 in bound along Sturt St. West, near Alfred St. looking west along Sturt St. West. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant. 1172.4 - as for 1172.3, but closer up. 1172.5 - No. 17 west bound along Sturt St. passing the Town Hall, with Myers and Queen Victoria's statue in the background. Taken from the north side of Sturt St. through the median strip. 1172.6 - No. 13 at the City terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. with the National Mutual and other buildings up to the Town Hall in the background, including the fountain and the city terminus shelter. 1172.7 - Bogie tram at the city terminus, on the south side of Sturt St. looking from the central median strip, westwards. Has Town Hall in background along with other buildings. 1172. 8 - as above but with Scrubber car behind a bogie tram. Shows fountain and ESCo control box by a pole.wendouree parade, •tram stops, •bridge st, •sturt st. west, •murray st., •sturt st, •town hall, •scrubber tram, tram 27, tram 32, tran 13, tram 17, ballarat, tramways, trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1930's
... ., Bradshaw St Mt Pleasant, Princess St. (Victoria St), South... Eastwood St., Bradshaw St Mt Pleasant, Princess St. (Victoria St ...Black and white photograph contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 55, of ESCo No. 25 entering Eastwood St. loop, Barkly St. Handwritten caption by H.P. James. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2507i2 shows position on page relative to items 2507 to 2512. High Res Images added 15/3/2011.Handwritten in Pencil under the photograph is "Here is a photo which will give me a subject. This is Eastwood St loop Barkly St. At the time the loops in existence were Eastwood St., Bradshaw St Mt Pleasant, Princess St. (Victoria St), South of Darling St, Rubicon St (Sebas), Clarendon St (Lyd), Lake View, old Gardens??, Car Shed, Bishopscourt Gardens, Hamilton Ave, Service St. (Gardens) and Mill St. on Drummond North." tramways, trams, esco, loops, barkly st, eastwood st, tram 25 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Ashtons Circus set up in Bremner's Reserve, Main Road, Eltham, c.1955
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.35mm Kodak 5052 TMX Black and White transparency, 1 strip, 6 frames Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmashtons circus, bremner's flat, circus, grace mitchell, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Ashtons Circus set up in Bremner's Reserve, Main Road, Eltham, c.1955
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.35mm Kodak 5052 TMX Black and White transparency, 1 strip, 6 frames Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmashtons circus, bremner's flat, circus, grace mitchell, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Bremners Flat, Main Road, Eltham, 1958c
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmbremner's flat, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Diamond Creek in flood, Bremners Flat, Main Road, Eltham, c.1958
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmbremner's flat, diamond creek, floods, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Portable buildings on trucks possibly for installation at the Golden Fleece Service Station, corner of Main Road and Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham, c.1961
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.35mm Kodak 5052 TMX Black and White transparency, 1 strip, 6 frames Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmgolden fleece service station, main road, mount pleasant road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Possibly the Ersilac Parade travelling along Main Road, Eltham, c.1958
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmcars, bremner's flat, eltham, ersilac parade, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park, festival, horse drawn carriage -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Possibly the Ersilac Parade travelling along Main Road, Eltham, 1958c
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmcars, bremner's flat, eltham, ersilac parade, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park, festival, horse drawn carriage -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grace Mitchell, Possibly the Ersilac Parade travelling along Main Road, Eltham, c.1958
... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road... known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road ...View from Grace Mitchell's shop at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace Mitchell was probably best known for her Eltham shop at the corner of Mt Pleasant Road and Main Road. Grace's memories covered many local identities who were patrons of her shop between 1954 and 1971. From the elevated position of her shop and home Grace was able to view a varied passing parade of Eltham events from ERSILAC, Easter and Eltham Festival parades passing on their way to Eltham Lower Park, circuses in Wingrove Park (then Bremner’s Reserve), roadworks and other happenings. Bremner's Reserve was renamed Wingrove Park c.1970 This photo was from a series of images presented by Grace Mitchell at a Society talk 10 March 1993 on the theme of “My Eltham”.Black and white print 17 x 25.4 cmcars, bremner's flat, eltham, ersilac parade, main road, mount pleasant road, wingrove park, festival, horse drawn carriage -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 23/12/1967 12:00:00 AM
... at the intersection of Drummond and Sturt Sts. Tram 28 has destination of Mt... 28 has destination of Mt Pleasant, coming from Drummond St ...Black and white photograph of SEC No. 28 and 32 at the intersection of Drummond and Sturt Sts. Tram 28 has destination of Mt Pleasant, coming from Drummond St. south, and carrying "Trotting Bray Raceway Thursday" auxiliary sign board on front of tram. Tram 32 has been decorated for Myers as a Santa or Christmas tram, and is outbound to Gardens via Sturt. St. Pole sign by Holden car has a Olympic rings sign on it, indicating location of Lake Wendouree and once was a tram stop sign. Taken on 23-12-1967. High Res Images added 5/3/2011. Note: Colour images are held in the Dick Jones photographs and also see Reg item 7408.On rear in blue ink "28 & 32 Sturt and Drummond 23-12-67" and "DJM" in penciltrams, tramways, ballarat, myers santa tram, hospital corner, decorated trams, christmas trams , tram 28, 32 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 1/07/1964 12:00:00 AM
... for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones Corner. Has buildings..., published 2/07/1964 No. 40 bound for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones ...Yields information about the seemingly frequent derailment of bogie trams at this intersection and the people who travelled on the tram and alternative means of transport - walking. Also details information about the streetscape, clothing, and buildings.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - No. 40 derailed, Bridge & Main Sts corner, 1964. Photo taken 1/07/1964, published 2/07/1964 No. 40 bound for Mt Pleasant. Location Stones Corner. Has buildings in Bridge St in the background and part of Stones sign. Photo shows many people, passengers, from the single truck tram behind No. 40, walking up Bakery Hill towards Victoria St West. Ladies, Gents, shoppers, passengers, school children etc. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, stones corner, bridge st, derailments, accidents, passengers, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Graham Evans, Sept. 1971
... of Mt Pleasant. Has the Gardens Kiosk, Lake Lodge... of Mt Pleasant. Has the Gardens Kiosk, Lake Lodge ...White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of No. 17 entering Gardens loop, with the Destination of Mt Pleasant. Has the Gardens Kiosk, Lake Lodge in the background. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "The "GARDENS" line actually encircled Lake Wendouree but was served by separate services from each side! via "DRUMMOND St. Nth." and via "STURT St. WEST". No. 17 is seen near the terminus in the area where the BALLARAT TRAMWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY hope to commence museum operations in the near future. - Sept. '71 (Graham Evans)" See image btm2572p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11782" and written in ink on top edge " Lake Wendouree Ballarat"tramways, trams, are, film strip, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 9 - Victoria St and crews, Lilian Butler, Aug. 1971
... - Mack's Hotel .5 - Stones Corner - intersection of Victoria and Mt... - Mack's Hotel .5 - Stones Corner - intersection of Victoria and Mt ...Yields information about the streetscapes of Ballarat on the Gardens to Victoria St route and in particular buildings and people that crewed the trams.Set of nine Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in a Kodachrome cardboard mount. .1 - R. Williams (Motorman) and Danny Powell (badge 30) standing in front of a tram at Victoria St. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. .2 - view of No. 113 Victoria St - now Ardenlee B&B. .3 - Sunshine Biscuit Factory .4 - Mack's Hotel .5 - Stones Corner - intersection of Victoria and Mt Pleasant routes .6 - Crossing Grenville St .7 - No. 30 at the City terminus, Lydiard St with Racey's and the SEC office in the background. .8 - as for .5, but looking east with the Caltex service station in the background. .9 - No. 30 at the Victoria St terminus. Slide mount date August 1971. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.ballarat, tramways, trams, victoria st, bridge st, stones corner, tram 30