This wooden humidicrib came from Cobram ambulance station which was part of the old Goulburn Valley Ambulance Service. When the need for humidicribs was understood, none were available at Cobram. Not prepared to wait for a humidicrib to be issued to them, local ambulance officers made their own! If you look carefully you will see the air circulation vents and springs between the inner and outer timber boxes. These were designed to make what could be a long ride over rough roads as comfortable as possible for sick babies. Probably made in the 1950s, we do not know how many babies were saved by this particular humidicrib - but it was a success. Other ambulance services made their own after hearing about the Cobram Ambulance Station humidicrib. Source Chas Martin AHSV curator). Humidicribs are used to transport sick babies from small hospitals to major hospitals for specialist care. They work by maintaining normal body temperature and provide oxygen if needed during ambulance transit. Known by a variety of commercial names, earlier humidicribs were ones heated with water bottles. Not part of an ambulances standard equipment, humidicribs are kept in ambulance stations and carried if babies needed to be transported. In the early days before humidicribs came into use and when air ambulances did not exist, many more babies died during emergency transits than do today. A doll was sourced from St Vincent de Paul Brighton. The doll was dressed in an original hand made christening gown made in 1975 by Miss Molly Hambly from Glen Waverley (now deceased). It was used for her Great Nephew's christening in 1976. Brown timber box with top opening lid and Perspex vision/access panel in lid. inner timber cot/box free standing on springs.cobram, goulburn valley ambulance, infant, baby

HISTORY OF THE BALLARAT OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION HOMES AT CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE, LAKE GARDENS One of the original objectives of the Association was “to provide the shelter of a house for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years.” While the first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925 the Association had previously provided relief for needy pioneers from the time it was formed in 1883. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas boxes of groceries to deserving pensioners and in some cases payment of burial costs. Records indicate that in September 1922 three of the pensioners being assisted by the Association were accepted as residents in the newly erected Hassell Homes in Gillies Street (now demolished-opposite the High School). The first site for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Old Colonists' Association was temporarily reserved from sale in October 1891. The site was approximately 28 acres in area in Mt Clear nearly opposite Midvale Shopping Centre in Main Road. The site was heavily timbered and when cleared over 260 tons of wood was sold to the Woah Hawp Gold Mining Company. A set of gates were erected but no homes built, although a plan for this reserve was drawn which showed twenty buildings ranging from one to four unit per building. The reserve was revoked in November 1909. The second site temporarily reserved in November 1909 as an Asylum was in Alfredton and consisted of some 7 acres and was adjacent to land reserved for an Abattoirs for the Ballarat Council. The reserve was revoked in February 1912 as it was deemed more appropriate to be added to the Abattoir site. Council suggested four (4) other sites in exchange for this land and they were inspected by the President, Vice President and Secretary on 22 December 1912. The first site inspected was land on the west side of Creswick Road opposite the brick kilns (now occupied by the showgrounds and oval). The land was described as being good quality, well fenced, no trees, good drainage and ample acreage but some distance from trams. The second site was Perry Park which was described as being good land, well fenced, having frontage to Gillies Street, good drainage and about 26 acres (but subsequently reduced to 10 acres). It was closely planted with Pinus Insignias and Wattle and had easy access from the Botanic Gardens tram. The third site was the North West portion of Victoria Park (corner of Sturt and Gillies Street) and was described as good land, well fenced and drained and well located. The fourth site was the South West corner of Victoria Park and known as Pound Paddock (corner of Winter Street and Gillies Street). It was considered to be low lying and too close to the Abattoir, and was also a considerable distance from trams. While the third site was recommended as the most suitable for the erection of homes it was considered unwise from the point of view as citizens to reduce the acreage of the park and therefore it was recommended that the Perry Park site be asked for as the most acceptable to the Association for the building of homes. The site was eventually temporarily reserved for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Association in April 1914 with the gates from Mt Clear having been removed to the site a year earlier and eventually erected in 1917 for £12.10.0. In the same year the first 290 pine trees were advertised for removal in July and sold for £16. A sign indicating that the site was reserved for the erection of cottages was erected in September 1917. Stripping of the wattle bark (for tanning) and the cutting of the wood occurred in November 1918 with the land then being leased until it was required for the construction of the first homes in 1924. While the site was the third to be reserved it was the only one which was used for its intended purpose. It was named as Charles Anderson Grove in honour of Charles Anderson who joined the Association in 1918 and was President of the Association from 1942 to 1944. A number of cottages in the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Retirement Village of Gillies Street, Ballarat.charles anderson grove, old colonists' club, ballarat, old colonists' association, old colonists' homes, retirement village

Information relating to Charles Anderson and Charles Anderson Grove, Lake Gardens, Ballarat. The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages a 27 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. HISTORY OF THE BALLARAT OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION HOMES AT CHARLES ANDERSON GROVE, LAKE GARDENS One of the original objectives of the Association was “to provide the shelter of a house for those Pioneers of the Goldfields whom the reverses of fortune have deprived of the means of procuring the comforts of life in their declining years.” While the first home at Charles Anderson Grove was built in 1925 the Association had previously provided relief for needy pioneers from the time it was formed in 1883. Relief included monthly monetary payments, loads of firewood, medical assistance and distribution of Christmas boxes of groceries to deserving pensioners and in some cases payment of burial costs. Records indicate that in September 1922 three of the pensioners being assisted by the Association were accepted as residents in the newly erected Hassell Homes in Gillies Street (now demolished-opposite the High School). The first site for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Old Colonists' Association was temporarily reserved from sale in October 1891. The site was approximately 28 acres in area in Mt Clear nearly opposite Midvale Shopping Centre in Main Road. The site was heavily timbered and when cleared over 260 tons of wood was sold to the Woah Hawp Gold Mining Company. A set of gates were erected but no homes built, although a plan for this reserve was drawn which showed twenty buildings ranging from one to four unit per building. The reserve was revoked in November 1909. The second site temporarily reserved in November 1909 as an Asylum was in Alfredton and consisted of some 7 acres and was adjacent to land reserved for an Abattoirs for the Ballarat Council. The reserve was revoked in February 1912 as it was deemed more appropriate to be added to the Abattoir site. Council suggested four (4) other sites in exchange for this land and they were inspected by the President, Vice President and Secretary on 22 December 1912. The first site inspected was land on the west side of Creswick Road opposite the brick kilns (now occupied by the showgrounds and oval). The land was described as being good quality, well fenced, no trees, good drainage and ample acreage but some distance from trams. The second site was Perry Park which was described as being good land, well fenced, having frontage to Gillies Street, good drainage and about 26 acres (but subsequently reduced to 10 acres). It was closely planted with Pinus Insignias and Wattle and had easy access from the Botanic Gardens tram. The third site was the North West portion of Victoria Park (corner of Sturt and Gillies Street) and was described as good land, well fenced and drained and well located. The fourth site was the South West corner of Victoria Park and known as Pound Paddock (corner of Winter Street and Gillies Street). It was considered to be low lying and too close to the Abattoir, and was also a considerable distance from trams. While the third site was recommended as the most suitable for the erection of homes it was considered unwise from the point of view as citizens to reduce the acreage of the park and therefore it was recommended that the Perry Park site be asked for as the most acceptable to the Association for the building of homes. The site was eventually temporarily reserved for an Asylum for Indigent Members of the Association in April 1914 with the gates from Mt Clear having been removed to the site a year earlier and eventually erected in 1917 for £12.10.0. In the same year the first 290 pine trees were advertised for removal in July and sold for £16. A sign indicating that the site was reserved for the erection of cottages was erected in September 1917. Stripping of the wattle bark (for tanning) and the cutting of the wood occurred in November 1918 with the land then being leased until it was required for the construction of the first homes in 1924. While the site was the third to be reserved it was the only one which was used for its intended purpose. It was named as Charles Anderson Grove in honour of Charles Anderson who joined the Association in 1918 and was President of the Association from 1942 to 1944. CHARLES HENRY GRATTAN ANDERSON C.H.G. Anderson (Electoral Returning Officer) was elected to membership of the Old Colonists' Association, Ballarat, in October 1918. He was elected to the Association Committee in 1926, and appointed Treasurer of the Association on the resignation of F. Ellis until the end of the financial year in 1933. In 1936 Charles Anderson indicated he would not be available for the President's Chair and that he would retire from the Committee owing to pressure of work. C.H.G. Anderson was welcomed as a new member of the Association in 1938, and served as President of the Old Colonists' Association from 1942-1944. Midway through 1949 Charles Anderson was appointed Members Secretary and Manager of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Club at £5.0.0 per week and 10/- for entertainment, to commence work prior to 01 August 1949. He was to do 30 hours per week and be present on Friday and generally on Saturday nights. In 1957 a minute of sympathy was extended to Club Manager Charles Anderson on the loss of his son. In 1958 a bonus of £20.0.0 was paid to Charles Anderson in recognition of his service in assisting the Secretary/Manager taking over under difficult conditions. In March 1964 the Shire of Ballarat would not permit a private road to be named Anderson Grove as Anderson Street already existed in Ballarat but Charles Anderson Grove was deemed acceptable. A recommendation of the Committee was put to the AGM in 1967 that Charles Anderson be made a Life Member. In 1969 an Association meeting observed a minutes silence in memory of Chas Anderson. Charles Anderson was also a Committee member of Ballarat Mechanics' Institute from February 1940 to February 1970. He was President in 1948. Black and white photographic portrait of Charles Anderson.charles anderson, charles anderson grove, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, ballarat mechanics' institute, hassell homes, woah hawp gold mining company, firewood, retirement village

A tape recording of Sir Rohan Delacombe, The Governor of Victoria, for the opening of Legacy Week in 1966. It may have been played on radio to promote Legacy. Taped voice recording messages were a common means of communication at this point in time. More compact, lighter and less cumbersone than vinyl records.A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian.Box, cardboard. Address label, cardboard. Spool, plastic clear. Tape,film plastic.Address label, Legacy Badge, "Service to Widows of Ex-Servicemen and their Children". From, Melbourne Legacy, "Legacy House", 293 Swanston St, Melbourne, C.1, Telephone: 32 3564 Box,Klarion Enterprises Proprietary Ltd, telephone 329-7900,321 William St., Melbourne, C.1, Original & Multicopy Recording. His Ecellency, The Governor of Victoria, Major General sir Rohan Delacombe K.C.M.G., K.B.E., C.B. ,D.S.O.,K.ST.J. "Legacy Week" Message 28/8/1966 Time 2 min. 28 secs. For broadcast as from Sunday Noon. 28th August and then throughout " Legacy Week" to and incl. 1st Sept. (in red type). Note: Tape is not required again by Melbourne Legacy. Label on reverse side of box. Note For all details in respect of the enclosed tape see the reverse side of this box.legacy promotion, governor of victoria, legacy week

The shelter was located at the Grenville St intersection and removed/relocated during 1922. Shows the clocks that gave the tram departure times.Yields information about the tramway shelter/office at the intersection of Grenville and Sturt Streets.Digital image and report - titled "Tram shelter bottom Sturt St" of a photograph of the Sturt St shelter collected by Max Harris, the original prints now held by the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute. Item placed by the Victoria Collections. Located at the Grenville St intersection Photo shows the clocks indicating the next tram departure times on a pole in front of the building. There is a box on the base of the pole and an oil can or sand can.trams, tramways, shelters, sturt st, grenville st

Colour print of Ballarat No. 11 outside the Ballarat Town Hall during Winter 1971. Tram showing destination of "Victoria St." in the rear destination box. Has an SEC Briquettes roof advertisement and Twin Lakes dash advertisement. Photo taken from behind the tram. Also Myer building in the background. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St." and in top left hand corner "1971". A previous note has been partially rubbed out.ballarat, town hall, myer, victoria st, tram 11

Photocopy of a drawing showing the proposed transverse sections of the Box Hill to Doncaster Tramway. Drawing prepared at a scale of 4 feet to the inch. Shows the dimensioned sections with the tramcar, poles, sleepers and metal ballast in cutting and in bank (fill). Photocopy larger than original drawing. Has part of a stamp in the lower right hand corner.trams, tramways, box hill, doncaster, plans, sections

Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about April? 1989. Saloon body framing, complete but no sides etc. Photographed used in the Trolley Wire article on the reconstruction of Horse Tram No. 1. Two copies held -On rear, taped on with red ink correction is the Trolley Wire caption "Reconstruction underway: about a third of the original body framing was reused in the tram. All the corner posts and the underframe are new. DAVE MACARTNEY" and a sticker with black in "Reduce to 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Copy 2 - In top left hand corner "3 Ballarat Return to:" and in bottom right hand corner, on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia / (03) 9584 3679" High Res image added 20-8-2016.tramways, trams, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1

Yields information about Ballarat 's 3rd No. 22, ex Adelaide.1373 - Black and white photograph of the SEC second No. 22, (3rd car to carry this number) photographed in Sturt St between the period 1938 and 1945 when scrapped. 2nd copy added ex Alan Bradley 15/7/2007 Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 1373.1 - Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-58. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image. Note very similar image in Wal Jack album see Reg item 5159 and 7540 for the original neg. See Destination Eaglehawk.Ray Pearson's captions included in the scanned images.trams, tramways, sturt st, tram 22

Black and white print with negative (N148) of an ESCo tram descending the Sturt St. hill from Lydiard St. North towards Grenville St. Photograph taken from possibly the post office. looking south east. Photo taken soon after opening as tram is not fitted with a destination box. Has horse drawn vehicle and person on bicycle travelling up hill alongside the tram indicating traffic arrangements at the time. Post office steps in photograph as well as Sutton store, Yankee Doodle store and Morris draper shop. Photo title "Sturt St. Ballarat". Another two tramcars at end of Bridge St. Copy negative and photograph by John Phillips of a Postcard High Res Images added 5/3/2011. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.trams, tramways, sturt st, esco, grenville st, bridge st

Black & White photograph (reproduction) of Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) tram no. 13 near tram depot, Wendouree Parade, c1905. Photo made from a copy negative of an original held in the Archives. Tram not yet fitted with destination boxes. On front of tram is a driver, possibly an inspector by the ground, at rear is a conductor, two ladies seated on rear end and a gentleman on the front seat. Houses in background. Image is not full size to the photographic print. Tram lettered 'Ballarat Tramways' 2nd copy made for No. 12 display - 3/99. Copy made Oct. 2001 for the "gold, Gold GOLD" temporary exhibition - colour laser print onto card, with Velcro dots on rear. Stored in box D1 (Display Box) 02/2003. For a similar photograph see Reg. Item 5451. Hi Res version from scan of the copy neg added 4-5-2020 as i2.trams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, tram crews, employees , tram 13

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

Yields information about the ESCo / SEC employees based at Ballarat A Power station, with some names known or identified on the photograph.566 - black and white photographs, copy photograph of group of employees, photographed in front of Ballarat Powerhouse (later Ballarat A), with horse drawn vehicle in entry gate, over tram tracks and employees either standing or kneeling. Five employees, three men and two ladies are seated, and two are riding motor cycles. See attached notes for some names and details. This photo added 28/7/2007 - has a brown discolouration in the centre of the photo. Printed for Alan Bradley by John Phillips c1996. 566 - A4 photograph in AS Box 54. 566 A and B - 6 x 4 photographs in AS Box 52. Two part prints (enlargements) A & B of above photo - was original images added into the system. Printtrams, tramways, ballarat power station, personnel, esco, employees

Negative No. N380 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat No. 25 at the City Terminus, Sturt St, south side. Tram has destination of "Sebastopol" with a Bourne? Liquid Plastic (varnish) ad on the front panel of the tram. Has the Commonwealth bank in the background. Adjacent to a pole is a ESCo / SEC electrical connection / switch box on the left hand side of the tram, which is part of the power supply or distribution system. Date of photo on folder - 5/9/1959. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR7A" in red ink, "BA7" in pencil, date stamp of "5 Sep 1959" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "26 Sep 1962".trams, tramways, city terminus, sturt st, commonwealth bank, power supply, tram 25

Paper sign titled "Ballarat Tramways Alteration to Time-Table" dated 16/3/1970 that has been mounted with a Perspex front onto a manufactured wooden board with a blackened edge and secured with steel mounting clips and a hanging bracket. Used to exhibit or show a SEC timetable alteration announcement or sign that from the given date, a new timetable would apply from that date for Week days and Saturdays. Signed by F.K. White, Manager and printed by Alex King & Sons Ballarat. Original sign is understood to be slightly larger than that mounted on the object. Mounting or securing clips on rear of the object are stamped "Swiss Made PAT" and the hanging bracket "EMO Swiss". 2nd copy of poster added 1/11/2005 - stored in box 01-01-01 - relocated to package with others. See Reg Item 3445 for original posters.In the bottom left hand corner at the back of the object within a circle are the letters "M1".trams, tramways, signs, timetables, sec

Black and White copy photograph taken by The Courier, taken on 9/06/1970, published 10/6/1970 of No. 18 with anti-litter advertisement sponsored by Ballarat Jaycees, at Carlton St loop. "Keep Ballarat Beautiful" and "Electricity is Cleaner and Easier to Use" - indicating that the SEC may have sponsored the Advertisements on the tram. Conductor standing in the doorway with a point bar. Tram has the destination of "Gardens via Sturt St." 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. 3760.1 - Copy of the original newspaper cutting added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett. Title of cutting "On schedule...with a message" - A hand written note on the cutting above the head line gives the possible name of the conductor with the point bar as "Van Orshot" Photo in box 01-01-77 Newspaper item in box 01-01-09in ink above the headline "Van Orshot"tramways, trams, carlton st, advertisements, jaycees, tram 18

Yields information about the depot area in the late 1930's and the appearance of the tramcars at that time.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 11 with 21 behind on No. 1 road, late 1930's. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image.trams, tramways, secv, depot

Yields information about Ballarat 's Gardens loop precinct in the 1940'sCopy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat Gardens loop precinct, based on the motor vehicles late 1940's - after the introduction of bogie trams. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image.trams, tramways, gardens loop, wendouree parade

Yields information about Ballarat 's first trams - electric trams towing trailers. Better sources of image held within files. Shows crowded nature of the tram,Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of f an ESCo tram towing a heavily loaded ex horse tram as a trailer, eastbound along the north side of Sturt St. with the Town Hall in the background. Many people and a number of horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Photo taken soon after opening it would appear, as a destination box on the electric tram is not visible. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image. See Reg Item 162 for the original postcard.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, trailers

Yields information about Ballarat 's bogie trams the appearance they were delivered to Ballarat from Melbourne.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of ex Melbourne 117, prior to be repainted and renumbered to 22 and then to first 37. Taken probably very soon after arrival - photographed at Gardens Loop Wendouree Parade, has MMTB wartime markings on bumper. Could be on a test trip given the people standing around the tramcar. Tram arrived in Ballarat 10/1945. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image. See Reg Item 5271 for another similar version of his image. Image updated from the Ray Pearson Album, which dated it as 22/10/1945 on its trial run - 30/5/2020trams, tramways, bogie trams, gardens loop, testing

Yields information about the appearance of the appearance of the SEC tram stop equipment at the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool StreetsBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the signage at the tram stop in Ryrie St at the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong. Shows the End of Section, pole banding, Cars Stop Here Sign and a section isolator switch box. Has the Australian and New Zealand Bank Limited, L. N. Hill Estate Agent, Wrays Furs and Bags and F.H.Wray Building in the background. Alongside the ANZ bank building is a number of potential passengers, ladies and gents in overcoats. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "DB12"tramways, trams, geelong, tram stops, moorabool st, ryrie st

Black and white photograph mounted onto black cardboard backing (blue back cardboard) of an ESCo tram in Bridge St Ballarat, looking east. Photograph of a postcard, has title "Bridge St. Ballarat East" in the bottom right hand corner. Original photograph taken soon after opening of the tramway in Bridge St., no windows and no destination box on the roof of the tram. Shows two horse drawn wagons on the left hand side of the photograph. Has shops or advertising signs of Lyons & White Tailors and Hatters, T. J. Smith, Suttons and Beale Australian ?.trams, tramways, bridge st, esco, postcards

Black and white photograph mounted onto black cardboard backing (blue back cardboard) Sturt St. Ballarat with an ESCo cross bench tram, possibly No. 20, westbound in Sturt St. Photograph of a postcard, has title "Sturt St. from Armstrong St. Ballarat" centrally on the postcard. Original photograph taken soon after opening of the tramway in Sturt St., no windows and no destination box on the roof of the tram. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. On the left hand side of the photograph is Snows building. See Reg Item 4557 for a larger image of this photograph.trams, tramways, esco, snows, sturt st, armstrong st, tram 20

Black and white photograph mounted onto black cardboard backing (blue back cardboard) Sturt and Drummond Streets, with an ESCo southbound in Sturt St with the Ballarat Base Hospital. Photograph of a postcard, has title "Drummond St. Ballarat" in the bottom right hand corner. Original photograph taken soon after opening of the tramway, no roof mounted destination boxes. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles cabs parked by a building - waiting shelter. See Reg. Item 614 for a postcard containing this photograph. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.trams, tramways, esco, hospital, drummond st, postcards

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. 17 at the City Centre, Sturt St, south side, with Gardens via Sturt St on destination roll. Can see the ESCo switch box in the back and the stop and section sign on the adjacent pole. .2 - No. 26 at Sebastopol terminus alongside the Royal Mail Hotel. The tram has yet to turn the pole or the destination roll. Note the Bus Stop sign on the pole, just prior to closure. .3 - ditto .4 - No. 27 and 30 crossing in Skipton St at the Bell St loop (see also btm4975i3) .5 - No. 32, Gardens, about to enter the Carlton St loop, with Lake Wendouree in background, Wendouree Parade. .6 - No. 32 at Depot junction, good photo of depot trackwork entry area. .7 - No. 21, Wendouree Parade, Gardens area, north bound, showing Gardens via Sturt. .8 - No. 12, inbound on Sturt St west at a tram stop. Has destination of Mt. Pleasant. .9 - No. 27 at Lydiard St north terminus with the shelter in the background. .10 - No. 21 at Gardens Loop, tram has destination of Mt. Pleasant. Crews sitting in the saloon.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, sebastopol, drummond st sth, wendouree parade, carlton st, depot, depot junction, trackwork, gardens, sturt st west, crews, tram 17, tram 26, tram 27, tram 32, tram 21, tram 12

Yields information about the introduction of bogie trams into Ballarat late 1945 and the street scene with the Ballarat Town Hall in the background.Black and white photo print of Ballarat No. 15 and No. 24, soon after the arrival of the bogie trams in Ballarat, late 1945 with the Town Hall, Sturt St, in the Background. Has two ladies sitting on a seat near the tram, the stop pole, a trammie walking in front of the war memorial. No. 15 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. 4291.1 - Cropped image of the original photograph. Added 28/11/2013. From Donation of Ron Scholten. In box 71. See also Reg Item 3805.In top left hand corner "34)" and "SECV" in bottom right hand corner.tramways, trams, bogie trams, town hall, sturt st, tram 15, tram 24

Red cardboard box (as donated) containing tickets and other items. Some of the blocks have had the top tickets removed. All have adverts for SEC products on the rear, except for .3 and .5 which have a cross hatched pattern on the rear. .1 - Block of SEC 4c tickets, Red on off white paper, commencing C359801. .2 - ditto, 5c yellow, B625401 .3 - ditto 5c City Section Orange - A377802 .4 - ditto 7c, teal, C528203 .5 - ditto 7c City Section Purple - A064602 .6 - ditto, 10c black, C803202 .7 - ditto, 13c black, B289001 .8 - ditto, 15c brown, A393201 .9 - ditto, 16c yellow, A569401 .10 - ditto, 18c brown, A417838 .11 - tickets - 7c C528202 and 10c C803201 - which are related to the original blocks. .12 - Two $2.50 SEC Scholar's Monthly tickets which have been typed up for Neil and Glen Crompton of 3 Hawthorn Grove, Wendouree State School respectively. Ticket Nos. A7419 and 7418. No date stamp. .13 - ditto $3.50, A003134 and 3135 - no date stamp again (have not been formally used) .14 - Top half of a block of 13 SEC Parcel tickets A007528 to 7550. .15 - Bendigo Tramways (Trust) tram ticket, No. 15465, featuring four tramcars' .16 - Australian stamp - 24c Rehabilitation. .17 - Australian stamp - 7c - 1824 First Independent Newspaper.trams, tramways, tickets, schools tickets, parcels, bendigo, secv, stamps

Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 9 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. This set of slides appears to be the last day of operations - 19/9/1971 .1 - 40 south bound in Lydiard St Nth, at the Gregory St Loop. .2 - 40 after passing through the loop .3 - 42, north bound in Lydiard St. North at Macarthur St. .4 - 42 southbound at the Railway station level crossing with the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers building at the station yard in the background. .5 - 42 southbound in Lydiard St North after crossing the railway - taken from the signal box (B) with Reids Palace in the background and the Provincial Hotel. .6 - 35 northbound after passing through the level crossing. .7 - bogie tram crossing the tracks with Ballarat Railway Station in the background. .8 - bogie tram entering the double track section in Lydiard St with Reids Palace in the background. Note the new bus stop bay. .9 - 35 and another bogie in Sturt St, with the Town Hall, Golden Star Chinese Cafe and Georges Fish & Chip shop in the background.trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, gregory st, level crossings, ballarat railway station, sturt st, closure, tram 40, tram 42, tram 35

Yields information about Lydiard St north after the opening of the electric tram system.Black and white historic photograph downloaded from a picture resource website within a decorative frame. Printed with an inkjet printer. Titled "Sturt & Lydiard Street intersection, Ballarat circa:." shows two ESCo trams travelling east along the north side of Sturt St, No. 5 or 8? and No. 14 with many people lining the streets, possibly prior to a parade. Photo taken after the tramway has opened as the destination boxes are located on the roof, but prior to the installation of windscreens. Original photo from a postcard - not currently (June 2010) in Museum's collection. Many horse drawn vehicles. In the background are the Commonwealth Bank, Ashmore's Hotel and other buildings along the south side of Sturt St. Original photo from a postcard - not currently (June 2010) in Museum's collection.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, commonwealth bank, esco, tram 14, tram 8?