A set of seven 2 1/4" square photographs mounted onto a sheet of manila cardboard - contact prints of each negative. Numbered from left to right, top to bottom are: 477.1 - Decorated tram at Batman Ave 7/5/1955 477.2 -M&MTB W2 434 at Camberwell depot entry 7/5/1955 477.3 - M&MTB SW2 426 at Camberwell depot entry 7/5/1955 477.4 - M&MTB 727 at Camberwell depot entry 7/5/1955 477.5 - M&MTB Q190 on Camberwell depot fan 7/5/1955 477.6 - M&MTB Y613 on Camberwell depot fan 7/5/1955 477.7 - Caulfield Race day, line up of trams looking towards Crystal Palace Theatre from the railway underpass, 3/9/1955. Image btm477i is of the card itself and individual images higher res scans made 12/12/2020. trams, tramways, melbourne, camberwell depot, prahran centenary, caulfield races , tram 434, 426, 727, 190, 613

Demonstrates the method in which drivers could communicate their availability. Wooden sign indicator panel with sliding cover used to show "Tramway Officers on Availability Duty" with countersunk screw holes, varnished timber with raised sides and yellow lettering. Used in depot office of SEC to show who was duty officer, with name written on paper and pasted in."Tramways Officers on Availability Duty"trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, depot, officers, inspectors, btm, ballarat tramways

Black & white photo of SEC tram No. 18 on BTM depot fan track c1985, after completion of repainting to early 1960's colour scheme - that is dash lights, and white strip only under dash canopy.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm depot , tram 18

Black and white photograph of SEC No. 26, after completion of work to convert back to ESCo colours and California Open Combination tramcar. Photograph taken on depot fan track, late 1987, or early 1988. Recommissioned Boxing Day 1987.trams, tramways, ballarat, btm depot , tram 26

Black and white photograph of MMTB No. H60 at Kew depot. Tram painted in MMTB chocolate and cream colour scheme. Side elevation photo with depot buildings in background. Taken prior to modification of rooves at end of cars to building in destination box. Tram of same class at SEC No. 18 See also Registration No. 555 ( for end view of tram). See also Reg. item 1308 for better quality photo print - original by Sutcliffe - photographers. Copy 2 print mounted onto foam sheet - box D2 - added 10/11/2005trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, h class , tram 60

Black and white photograph of MMTB No. H60 at Kew depot. Tram painted in MMTB chocolate and cream colour scheme. Front elevation photo with depot buildings in background. Has old style destination box on roof, showing "DEEPDENE". Tram of same class at SEC No. 18 See also Registration No. 550 ( for side view of tram) Original photo by Suttcliffe Studios of Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne"trams, tramways, melbourne, kew depot, h class , tram 60

Negative No. N388 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat trams Numbers 34 and 39 crossing at the loop near the depot in Wendouree Parade, Depot Loop or Tramsheds loop. Both trams have advertisements on the dash panels advising the 60/40 dancing at Civic Hall on Saturday nights. Tram 34 has destination of Gardens via Drummond St Nth, while 39 has destination of Victoria St. Date of photo on folder - 23/2/1962. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR60A" in red ink, "BA16" in pencil, date stamp of "23 Feb 1962" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, wendouree parade, depot loop, tramsheds loop, tram 34 tram 39

Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 10 standing in front of the Bendigo depot building, late 1950's. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk. Tram has been possibly run out of the depot for the photograph, as possibly seldom used. Tram scrapped by 1960. Taken by John Alfred. Photo printed on half weight paper. Page 96 of "Talking Trams" (Bendigo Trust 4/73), notes that Nos. 2, 10 and 13 were scrapped between 1951 and 1960.On rear written in black ink "Bendigo / No. 10" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in red ink.tramways, trams, bendigo, depot, tram 10

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams in particular ex Melbourne J class trams after receipt in Geelong. This tram later became Ballarat No. 11.Black and white print from a Geoff Grant negative of a Geelong bogie tram entering Corio Terrace from the Geelong depot on 8/1/1956, while Pengelley 19 waits in the siding. The bogie tram (37) has destination of "Special", 19 - "Chilwell". Has the Geelong SEC depot/powerhouse building in the background with part of the Blakistons' sign visible. Photo used in Trolley Wire, Feb. 1999, page 11, article on Geelong tramways. Pencil marks on the rear of the photo indicate proposed used of the photo in the article. 2472.2 - As above but with the rear of the motor vehicle edited from the photograph. Produced by William Scott for his book, 2008. Two copies. Added 21/7/2009. 2472.3 - large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-20192472 - On rear in red ink "Geelong Depot 8-1-56" in top left hand corner and in bottom left hand corner "G.A. Grant" 2472.1 - on rear of copy 1 in ink in top left hand corner "40) Geelong 8.1.1956 / G. Grant pic / modified image (background only). Last day of Chilwell Route in 1st closures. Single truck car being changed over about mid afternoon for a bogie car to cater for increased traffic / Cars 19 and 37." copy 2 - "Geelong 8.1.1956 / G. Grant pic / cars 19 & 37." copy 3 - "Geelong tram depot / 8th Jan 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, geelong depot, corio terrace, chilwell, tram 19, tram 37

Five page handwritten letter on light brown or fawn lined paper within a brown envelope within Reg. Item 2488, page 105. The envelope has been glued to the back cover of the book and is address to "Mr. James Inspector / Electric Supply". Seven overseas stamps have been stuck to the envelope. The letter dated 11/10/1937 from an unknown person who lived at 305 Eyre St Ballarat, not signed, outlines the building the horse tram depot in Wendouree Parade. The person put in a quote as the plumber. Notes various aspects of working on the site, materials, difficulties, Thompson and Moore of the Adelaide as the contractors, number of people on the job, problems with the construction, wind damage, building the workers cottages, their rooves and the cash boxes for the conductors. Image 2520i2 shows the position on the page or back cover of items 2520 and 2521.Inktrams, tramways, horse trams, depot construction, depot, thompson and moore

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the depot roof and how it was done.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - published 22/7/1972 Demolition of tram depot. See Reg Item 1791 for the Newspaper cutting the photo used in. 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.In Pencil "Photo No. 6" and in felt pen "91 ARPT"tramways, trams, demolition, depot, sec depot

Yields information about the commencement of construction of the BTPS depot in the south Gardens reserve and seeking new members.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of The sign marking the site of the BTPS depot, with the first of the foundations installed. Photo taken Saturday 1 or 2/4/1972?, published 3/4/1972. See Reg. Item 2193 for the photo used in the newspaper clipping. 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.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, btps, depot, gardens, signs

Newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of the steel framework for the BTPS depot in the south Gardens reserve. Photo taken 15/5/1972, published 16/5/1972. See Reg. Item 2203 for the photo used in the newspaper clipping. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Reg Item 4654 for a similar photo, along with 9434, and 3819.Yields information about the construction of the depot building for the BTPS in the south Gardens Reserve and the landscape at the time.Black and White copy photograph with publisher details on the rear.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, btps, depot, gardens, buildings

Black and White photograph of BTM No. 40 on the front of No. 5 road at the depot, August or September 1981 to be ready for use during the 10th anniversary of the closure of the tramway. Track has been laid outside the door, but no overhead in position as yet. The tram has its lights on and a wandering lead connected. In the background can be seen Geoff Cargeeg's stored bus and W5 671. Photo printed on Kodak paper. See July 1981 Fares Please! for background. see July 1981 Fares Please and Annual Reportstramways, trams, btm, depot, trackwork, tram 40

Black and White photograph of John Phillips constructing the framework for the toilet change room area in the NW corner of the depot, 1980 or 1981. Reported on work being commenced in the 1980 - 81 Annual report. Photo Carolyn Dean. tramways, trams, btps, depot

Black and White photograph of Gavin Young and Carry Davey in front of No. 28 on No. 2 road at the BTPS depot 1980. Photo used in the 1979 - 1980 Annual Report. Photo by John Phillips. Note the construction of No. 40 road in the background and the remains of No. 3 road extension or the ski jump. On the rear of the photo "BC Bottom", "Gavin Young chats to Driver Gary Davey in front of No. 28, resplendent in its 1950's colour scheme." (G) S/S all in pencil.tramways, trams, btps, depot, track construction, tram 27

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 26 lifted while its side frame was being replaced during 1975. Photo printed in the August 1975 issue of Trolley Wire on page 32. Photo shows the broken side frame and the replacement side frame. The tram car has been lifted on No. 2 road within the depot building. Photo by Richard Gilbert. tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tram 26

Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 40, 661 and 671 in the "new" shed at the Wendouree Parade depot during mid 1981. The 661 and 671 arrived on 11/4/1980 as reported in the 1979 - 1980 annual report. Photo used in the Annual report on the inside of the front cover. Note sleepers stored on No. 5 road and the agi pipe. See 1979 - 1980 Annual Report On the rear in Pencil. "1FC Top" "No 40, W4 671 and W6 661 rest quietly in our depot extension."tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tramcars, tram 40, tram 661, tram 671

Black and White photograph of BTPS volunteers (3) packing track - No. 1 and 2 road points, with No. 26 in the background. Photo taken c1974 as No. 26 in use as the "Museum". tramways, trams, btps, depot, trackwork, tram 26

Black and White photograph of a view from the cab of W3 No. 661, looking outside the BTPS/BTM depot towards Wendouree Parade. Shows Nos 4 and 5 roads under construction. Photo used on the front cover of the 1979 - 1980 BTPS Annual Report. Photo has the caption "Waiting to Roll. W3 661 looks out onto the track it will so roll over to enter service." Photographer details not known at time of cataloguing. Assumed taken June/July 1980 for Annual report. On the rear has caption in pencil and other printing instructions including cropping remarks. See 1979 - 1980 Annual ReportsOn the back has the caption "Waiting to Roll. W3 661 looks out onto the track it will so roll over to enter service.", "Front Cover (A) in pencil, cropping marks and letters "S/S" and "Crop" in ink.tramways, trams, btm, depot, trackwork, btps, tram 661

Plastic mount (black base, white cover) of a Bendigo 16 leaving or being shunted around the Depot, early 1960's. Tram has the destination of Long Gully. Has the offices of the Bendigo depot in the foreground.tramways, trams, bendigo, depot, tram 16

Yields information about the construction of the BTPS Depot in the Gardens.Black and white photograph of the two stages of the extension of the BTPS depot in 1978/1979. The first photograph shows the depot pits constructed and the building foundations in position. The second photograph of the first stage of the steel erection. Reference Annual reports - 1977 - 1978 - concrete finished except for backfiring. 1978 - 1979 - steel partially up - Christmas 1978, started November 1978. Photographer of item 2 (and may be other photos ex the album) was Graham Jordan - see history of the object. See BTPS Annual Reports, 1977-78 and 1978 - 1979.tramways, trams, btps, depot extensions, depot

Yields information about the SEC depot and the BTPS volunteers dismantling track in the depot.Black and white photograph of the dismantling of "0" road at the SEC depot, by BTPS volunteers, c1972. SEC depot Tennis court fence in photo. Photographed by Paul Nicholson. Has BTPS address stamp on rear. See also Reg Item 6278 for similar photograph.In pencil "Paul Nicholson" and "BTPS" address stamp in purple ink and 1) in pen in the top right hand corner.tramways, trams, btps, depot

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 8 with the depot and powerhouse in the background. Tram has the destination of Eastern park. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies held. See Reg Item 4226 for the negative from which the image was cropped from.On rear in ink "Tram 8 Geelong and ?" in top corner, "EH32 / 21-8-55 / 1/250-4.5"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 8

Yields information about the appearance of the Geelong Scrubber Tram, 1955.Black and white photograph of the Geelong Scrubber tram on the depot fan. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies - different negatives.On rear in ink "Track Scrubber, Geelong, Vic, W. John Webster Photo", initials "JR" and in top corner "21-8-55". Track Cleaner Copy 1 - EI2 Copy 2 - EI3 On Negatives in ink "EI 2 " and "EI3" See Reg Item 4224 for another view - mainly of the truck. One of the two negs scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram scrubber

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure and entry to the depot building.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 34 leaving the depot with the conductor leaning out front door. The tram has the destination of "Belmont" Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. The "Stripped Horror" Actual print part of the whole negative, see btm 4197i3.. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On rear in ink "Stripped Horror, / Tram 34, Geelong Vic" and in top right hand corner "EH 34 / 21-8-55 JR" On Negative in ink "EH36"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 34

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure and entry to the depot building.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 7 leaving the depot with a number of motor cars on either side of the tram. The tram has the destination of "Newtown" Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies. See Reg Item 4225 for the original negative possibly from which this photo has been cropped from.On rear in ink "Tram 7, from Depot Vic" and in top right hand corner "EH 30 / 21-8-55 JR" Copy 2 - "EH30 21-8-55" in top right hand corner.tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 7

Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1, Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Geelong No. 1 leaving the Geelong depot entrance with a number of motors cars on either side with the Melbourne Electric Supply Company logo above the doorway. The tram has the destination of North. Photographed by John Webster given the markings on the side of the negative, early 1950's. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EH35".tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 1

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong No. 7 leaving the depot and depot surroundsBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Geelong No. 7 leaving the depot with a number of motor cars on either side of the tram. The tram has the destination of "Newtown" Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Reference Reg Item 4198 for another view of the tram in the same location. Photo assumed to be taken on the same date. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 4"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 7

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong No. 8 leaving the depot and the bulk or the scale of the depot and associated powerhouseBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative of Geelong No. 8 with the depot and powerhouse in the background. Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Reference Reg Item 4195 for another view of the tram in the same location, probably from which the photo was cropped from. Photo assumed to be taken on the same date. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 22"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 8