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Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electrolysis", 26/01/1939 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the installation of electrolysis drainage bonds and the costing allocation - to the tramways, Yields information about the installation of electrolysis drainage bonds and the costing allocation - to the tramwaysTyped quarto sheet, dated 26/1/1939 copy of a memo for the Tramways Inspector prepared by the Manager Ballarat Division for the Manager, Commercial Division, regarding Electrolysis and the installation of Booster Type Drainage bonds and the allocation of the cost of this work. Signed by A. M. Carter.Has an ink notation in the bottom left hand corner.trams, tramways, electrolysis, tramways, power supply -
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Functional Object - Electrical Meter, 24/01/2011 12:00:00 AM
Possibly has a strong association with the Ballarat depot and the equipment used there.Electrical Current or Amp Meter mounted onto a piece of timber. Meter has the current marked in Amps from 0 to 15. No manufacturer or use details known, would have been collected from the depot. Could have been used for the grinder or wheel lathe. Wood block has four mounting holes, bevelled edges and opening for cables on the lower edge. White meter face, has a marked reading of 6Amps. Rest of the meter is generally painted black except for the bottom and rear of the timber which is unpainted. trams, tramways, depot, meters, electrical equipment -
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Memorabilia - Exhibition Material, Warren Doubleday, From Postcards to MMS, 24/01/2011 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about postcards that feature trams in Ballarat.Set of 9 posters for the CHHA 2005 Exhibition, titled "From Postcards to MMS". Looks at the post card collection and history of postcards that feature Ballarat tramways. Includes title and credits sheets and explanation of the term MMS. Sheets have Velcro dots on the rear. Printed on a colour ink - jet printer. trams, tramways, btm, chha, postcards, exhibitions -
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Map, Broadbent's, "Broadbent's Map 616 Ballarat", c1960
Yields information about the extent of Ballarat in the early to mid 1960's shows the tram lines and other rail lines in the district.Printed street map titled "Broadbent's Map 1616 Ballarat" printed in colour on one side only of a folded (10) sheet. Shows the suburbs of Ballarat, tram lines, has a scale in miles, Ballarat District map and an index to streets. Also points interest and historical interest. also shows railways lines. Map used as the base for the tram line map in the display area in the depot. Large Res scan made 28/1/2011."50c" in pencil on front cover.trams, tramways, map, ballarat, broadbent's, railways -
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Map, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, "Ballarat District Map - RACV", c1966
Yields information about the extent of Ballarat in the early to mid 1960's shows the tram lines and other rail lines in the district.Printed street map titled "Ballarat District Map", published by the RACV, showing the central part of Ballarat, Ballarat Outlets, streets, principal attractions, Ballarat and district maps and information, and a list of sporting and entertainment facilities. Has the tram lines shown dotted, does not run out to Sebastopol or the Lydiard St North terminus. Each map in the bottom left hand corner has the numbers "1166", possibly indicating the date.trams, tramways, map, ballarat, racv, railways -
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Map, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, "Bendigo District Map - RACV", c1971
Printed street map titled "Bendigo District Map", published by the RACV, showing the central part of Bendigo, Bendigo Outlets, streets, principal attractions, Bendigo and district maps and information, and a list of sporting and entertainment facilities. Has the tram lines shown dotted, only shows the full extent of the Golden Square line. The main map has the number "0171" in the bottom left hand corner, indicating the publication date.in ink on the Bendigo Outlet map, "3/4" along bottom edge.trams, tramways, map, bendigo, racv, railways -
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Map, Royal Automobile Club of Victoria, "Bendigo Including city and district maps - RACV", c1968
Printed street map titled "Bendigo Including city and district maps", published by the RACV, showing the central part of Bendigo on the front cover, Bendigo Outlets and notes on the city itself. Has the tram lines shown dotted, only shows the full extent of the Golden Square line. Inside has a district road map. The front cover has the number "0468" in the bottom left hand corner, indicating the publication date.in ink on the Bendigo Outlet map, has various notes showing the location of crossing loops on and off the map and the location of the tram depot itself.trams, tramways, map, bendigo, racv, railways -
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Photograph - Colour Print/s, Ron Scholten, early 1960's
Colour print of Swanston St Melbourne looking south with W3 661 northbound, route 4, showing "City" as a destination at the intersection of Lonsdale St Another W3 is southbound. Has many vehicles in the street, including a Morris Minor and a van with word "Singer" across the front. In the photo is the Foys building, and a sign for the "Victorian Society for Protection of Animals". Photographer - possibly Ron Scholten. Printed on Kodak paper - from a slide.trams, tramways, mmtb, swanston st, tram 661 -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Jun. 1937
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and the relevant councils.Set of four letters or copies that involved the publication of the SEC's "Tramways by-Law No. 1" in 1937. .1 - From Engineer & Manager - to the Manager Ballarat - 4/6/1937 - quarto paper, typed and handwritten notes regarding the availability of the amended by-law and please order sufficient copies. .2 - Copy of the Letter to The Town Clerk, Sebastopol advising them of the new by-law, quarto green paper, carbon copy, dated 17/6/1937 .3 - ditto to the City of Ballarat .4 - Letter - quarto, typed, dated 22/6/1937 from the City of Ballaarat acknowledging receipt of the letter to the SEC.trams, tramways, by laws, city of ballaarat, borough of sebastopol, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Nov. 1940
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and need to bring to attention to tramway staff, the rules regarding entering hotels and being intoxicated.Set of three letters or copies that involved the publication of the SEC's "Tramways by-Law No. 1" and Rules Governing Employees in 1940. .1 - From Manager Commercial Division, to Manager Ballarat - regarding amendments to the By-Laws (Sheet 17) and future documents - quarto paper, typed, 19/7/1940. .2 - Engineer and Manager (Head Office) regarding reminding employees of Rule No. 23, Rules Governing Employees - about entering hotels and intoxicating liquors, following up a recent case and asking him to send a memo out. Quarto paper, typed, 15/11/1940. .3 - Copy of Memo re above, dated 19/11/1940. to the Tramway Inspectors, quarto, carbon copy - green paper.trams, tramways, by laws, sec, hotels, rules, alcohol -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1 - Alterations and Additions, Nov. 1943
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and alterations to them in 1943..Carbon copy of memo on green foolscap paper dated 4/11/1943 to the Tramways Inspector from the Manager Ballarat, regarding forwarding gummed sheets for alterations to the rules books and lists the alteration and the changes made to the rules. Signed by W. H. Connolly.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1 - Alterations and Additions, Nov. 1943
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and alterations to them in 1943.Carbon copy of memo on white quarto paper dated 4/11/1943 to the Tramways Inspector from the Manager Ballarat, regarding forwarding gummed sheets for alterations to the rules books and lists the alteration and the changes made to the rules. Signed by W. H. Connolly.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1 ", Sep. 1949
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and alterations to them in 1949 in a temporary format.Correspondence concerning the alterations to By-Law No. 1, in Sept. 1949. .1 - covering letter forwarding the typed amendments to the Manager Ballarat, dated 21/9/1949. Has a date stamp of 23/9/1949.. type on Quarto paper with SEC letter head. .2 - 6 pages - foolscap - carbon copy of the alterations to the By Law, re special trams, fares in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong and transfer checks. Dated under seal of the SEC 18/8/1949. trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Aug; 1950
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers in 1950.Carbon copy of memo on white demi foolscap paper dated 22/8/1950 to the Manager Ballarat, regarding forwarding 100 copies of the new By Laws. Has ink notes dated 19/9/1950. Note in Margin about similar letter to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Has date stamp of 24/8/1950.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Aug. 1956
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and staff in 1956.Carbon copy of memo on green demi foolscap paper dated 16/8/1956 to the Branch Tramway Superintendent from the Manager Ballarat, regarding forwarding five copies of "Tramways By-Law No. 1", brought from Melbourne.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Jul. 1951
Yields information about the 1951 version of the SEC Tramway By Laws.Carbon copy of SEC "Tramways By-Law No. 1", typed double spaced on 17 pages, comprising the various schedules, travel conditions etc. Dated 19/7/1951. Has been corrected or changed on the last page for the various dates and who signed as commissioner. First and last pages have been imaged.See page 17 for changes in ink.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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document - Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Agreement between the SEC, City of Ballaarat and Borough of Sebastopol" re tramways, Oct. 1960
The SEC made this agreement with respect to the operation of tramways in Ballarat and Sebastopol in 1929, though the SEC did not formally take over operation until 1934. See item 7604 for a signed copy of the original agreement. This copy is a retyped version for reference.Yields information about the 1929 agreement between the SEC, The City of Ballaarat and the Borough of Sebastopol about the operation of tramways in Ballarat.Carbon copy of SEC made 26/10/1960 of the "Agreement between the SEC, City of Ballaarat and Borough of Sebastopol" re tramways at the time of the operation transfer of the tramways from ESCo to the SEC. Five pages, foolscap, white paper stapled in top left hand corner. Outlines the conditions of operations, track maintenance, tramcars, responsibilities, buildings, bus services. On page 5 has the names of the parties who signed the agreement, including John Monash. Agreement dated 17/11/1929. See Reg Item 7604 for another version, more readable - photocopy. tram, trams, agreements, sec, city of ballaarat, borough of sebastopol, esco -
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document - Correspondence, City of Ballaarat, "Re Openings across Tram Tracks", Mar. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC and the City of Ballaarat about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Typed letter on quarto paper, from the City of Ballaarat, dated 15 March 1937, titled ""Re Openings across Tram Tracks" acknowledging receipt of SEC letter regarding the titled. Has various stamps, initials. Signed by the Town Clerk.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, city of ballaarat, tram track -
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document - Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways", Mar. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC Ballarat and Bendigo offices about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Carbon copy of a typed letter on quarto green paper, written by the Manager, Mr H. Hornabrook, to the Manager Bendigo ES, copy to Ballarat Manager Electricity Supply seeking information about Bendigo's procedures when excavation for services are made under tram track. Has an SEC date stamp of 15 April 1937.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, bendigo, tram track -
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document - Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Opening up of tram tracks by Plumber etc", Mar. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC staff about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Original of a report, handwritten in pencil from a copy book (pages 26 and 27), dated 23/3/1937, addressed to the Manager, from Mr. Mawby titled "Opening up of tram tracks by Plumber etc" reporting on a Mr. McLean excavating under track in Drummond St on 23/3 for a Ballarat Water Board pipe and the issues that arose. No notification to the SEC, underground services, and the absence of advice from traffic crews. Gas company also mentioned in the letter.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, tram track -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to various parties about the opening of tram tracks for underground services in Ballarat.Letter on SECV letterhead, "Ballarat Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in blue ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet, pinned together in the top left hand corner. Would have been written as a base letter to go various bodies, has a Mr. Hornabrook's signature printed on it. Outlines the processes that have to be undertaken in order to install pipelines under tram tracks. Allows for Emergency installations, gives depths and installation requirements. The third sheet is an application form to install the service. See Reg Item 4946 for Bendigo, possibly used as a model for this document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to various parties about the opening of tram tracks for underground services in Bendigo.Set of four documents: .1 - Letter on SECV letterhead, "Bendigo Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in black ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of one foolscap sheet. Would have been written as a base letter to go various bodies, has the word "Manager" on the very bottom of the page. Outlines the processes that have to be undertaken in order to install pipelines under tram tracks. Allows for Emergency installations, gives depths and installation requirements. .2 quarto sheet, as a blank form - application form to install the service. .3 - cut sheet - blank form - Permit for Crossings under Tramway Tracks .4 - cut sheet - blank form - "Pipe crossings under tramway tracks" See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence and see Reg Item 4947 for cover letter for these documents.in ink "1" and "2" "3" and "4" on sheets in ink and on sheet 4 - change noted re "Technical Assistant"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways", 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to Ballarat from Bendigo about underground services under tram tracks.Departmental letter from the Manager Bendigo to Ballarat, dated 25/3/1937, typed on quarto paper forward four documents as requested regarding opening for services under tramway tracks. Signed by the manager. Has various stamps and initials. See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, 4946 for Bendigo documents possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence.Has various stamps and initials.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Apr. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the City of Ballarat from the SEC about underground services under tram tracks.Carbon copy of a letter on quarto green paper (2 sheets) dated 1/4/1937 from the Ballarat SEC Manager to Mr. L. H. Finch, City Engineer, City of Ballarat regarding installation and servicing of pipes and services under the tram tracks, asking him for his assistance and enclosing a set of application forms.Has initials of Manager and one other on page 2trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, city of ballaarat -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballaarat Gas Co, Apr. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the SEC from the Ballaarat Gas Co. about underground services under tram tracks and gives a sample of the gas company letterhead.Letter, white quarto paper from the Ballaarat Gas Company on letterhead dated 22/4/1937 acknowledging receipt of letter regarding installation of pipes under tramway tracks. Signed by the Manager and Secretary.Has various initials and stamp on the sheet.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, ballaarat gas company -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", May. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent from Ballarat from Geelong about underground services under tram tracks.Carbon copy of a letter on demi foolscap green paper (1 sheet) dated 24/5/1937 from the Ballarat SEC Manager to the Managers ES of Geelong and a copy to the Ballarat ES, forwarding correspondence regarding installation of services under tram tracks. Titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", notes who received the documents locally.Has various initials and a note in ink "copied now Bendigo procedure"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, geelong -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to Ballarat from Bendigo about underground services under tram tracks, the changes and the list of the people it was sent to.Set of five documents: Documents 2 and 5 same as Reg Item 4946, but marked up to show changes to the Bendigo docs for the Ballarat situation - in pencil. Cover sheet pinned to the four sheets is a handwritten ink foolscap ruled sheet showing all the addressees that the letter was to be sent to. Other sheets are: Letter on SECV letterhead, "Bendigo Electricity Supply and Tramways", not dated, gives phone number, address, duplicated in black ink, titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", consisting of one foolscap sheet. quarto sheet, as a blank form - application form to install the service. cut sheet - blank form - Permit for Crossings under Tramway Tracks cut sheet - blank form - "Pipe crossings under tramway tracks" See Reg Item 4945 for Ballarat, possibly used as a model for the Ballarat document, given Reg Item 4943 correspondence and see Reg Item 4947 for cover letter for these documents and Reg Item 4946 for the original Bendigo docs.in ink "1" and "2" "3" and "4" on sheets in ink and on sheet 4 - change noted re "Technical Assistant" changed to "Tramway Inspector"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, bendigo -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", Aug. 1957
Yields information about the correspondence between the PMG and the SEC re installation of a service in Albert St.Letter from the Postmaster General's Department, Ballarat Divisional Engineer's Office, dated 27-8-1957 about the installation of a 4" conduit under tram lines in Albert St. On white quarto paper. Has receival stamp, and others notes. See Reg Item 4953 for copy of response.Has receival stamp, and others notes. in blue and red ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", Aug. 1957
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent to the PMG from the SEC re the installation of services in Albert St.Carbon copy of letter back to PMG Divisional Engineer dated 30/8/1957 - authorising work to install a service under Albert St. Copy of letter typed in red ink "Copy for Works Superintendent" See Reg Item 4952 for original letter.Has initials in ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc.", Aug. 1957
Yields information about the correspondence that was involving damage to the Charing cross bridge in Bendigo and responsibilities for repair.Memo with attached letter dated 1/5/191, titled "Tramways - Tracks over bridges, culverts etc." regarding repairs to the Bendigo Creek Bridge at Charing Cross and responsibility of costs for repairs - SEC or City of Bendigo. Letter from Dooley and Breen Solicitors, dated 26/4/1951 regarding responsibilities, refer to original agreements. Was pinned the top left hand corner.Has initials in ink.trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, pmg