News sheet dated Sept. 1944 of the SEC Ballarat Presentation Club reporting on the results of the Most Popular conductress competition and those involved. Notes the work of Tillie Thompson, (Treasure Tram), Bob Haines as Winston Churchill, Motormen Young and Strickland as Laurel and Hardy. The Headquarters band of the RAAF provided the music for the Gala Day. Included is a report on the Melbourne Ball.Demonstrates a report on the Most Popular conductress competition and those involved.Duplicated single quarto sheet, typed and drawn.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, secv, tillie thompson, treasure tram, bob haines, tom young, strickland

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong trams 2 and 10 crossing at the Retreat Rd loop in Pakington St, just north of Aphasia St. Tram 2 - has destination of Newtown and 10, East. In the background is 271 Pakington St - City of Newtown and Chilwell offices, in 2020, a Residential property. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st, tram 2, tram 10

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 19 at the corner between Glenleith Ave and Esplanade with the destination of Belmont. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, glenleith ave, esplanade, tram 19

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 36 in Pakington St near the corner with Collins St, leaving the crossing loop, heading for West. Has the Petrel Hotel in the background. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, west, tram 36

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of a Geelong turning from Aphasia St into Pakington St. The City of Newtown and Chilwell offices are in the background. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 29 in Ryrie St, with the destination of Eastern Park. In the background is the Mayfair school of dancing and the Geelong Gas Co. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 29

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 2 at the North terminus. Photo early 1950's.. trams, tramways, geelong, north, tram 2

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 in bound to the City and then North at the intersection of Regent and High St Belmont. Tram is picking up passengers. In the background is a school or church hall - this area (2020) is now a car park and major shopping centre area. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, high st, belmont, north, tram 33

Set of two Negatives and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, power station, tram 33

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 3? (East) and 5 (Newtown) and another car following crossing at the Retreat Road crossing loop? (Not sure here) in Pakington St. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, tram 5? tram 3

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 18 turning from Ryrie into Malop Streets. In the background is the R. White shoe store at the National Mutual building Coles, Ezywalkin Shoes, Moopers, and other shops. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, malop st, traffic lights, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of two trams including No. 27 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool streets, with shoppers and cars. No. 27 has the destination of West. In the background is Donald Chemist. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, traffic lights, tram 27

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 20 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. In the background are some of the buildings of the Power Station Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, tram 20

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 17 at West terminus in Pakington St. Note the shelter and phone box that appear in Reg Item 7829. On the left is the Telegraph Hotel building and in the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, tram 17

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 35 outbound in Pakington St to West, with the Geelong North or Geelong Locomotive depot in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, railways, tram 35

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 5 at the Eastern Park terminus. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 5

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 18 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool St. The tram has a destination of Chilwell. In the background is the Temperance and General (T&G) building. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 4 westbound in Ryrie St at Gheringhap St with the destination of Newtown. In the background is James Bruce Optician. There are two trams at the Moorabool St intersection. The building on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind the tram and the one hour parking sign. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 4

Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams - detailing six of Melbourne's - cut with a serrated edges on the left and right hand sides and the base in the outline of a tramcar. Tram 824 - Alex Danko 814 - Philip Faulks 829 - Lin Onus 837 - Terry Matassoni 726 - Jenny Watson 760 - Brett Colquhoun Notes the involvement of the Hearth Foundation and Arts Victoria. 2 copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, melbourne

Pamphlet - double sided A4 sheet on semi gloss paper, titled "Alstom Ballarat Railway Service Centre", detailing Alstom Ballarat workshops at the former Victorian Railways Ballarat North Workshops. Has a number of photographs of their work.trams, tramways, alstom, ballarat north, vr, workshops

Print - see 8991 - gives details on the rear - Football grand final 3-10-1953. Wal notes that it was the first time he had seen trams crossing at the loop.Yields information about the Grant St loop on the Mt Pleasant line.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Ballarat No. 20 (Mt Pleasant) and No. 26 (Gardens) crossing at the Grant St loop in Barkly St, Mt Pleasant.trams, tramways, grant st, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 20

Yields information about tram 40 and Lydiard St North at Mair St.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Ballarat No. 40, southbound in Lydiard St at the intersection with Mair St. Has in the background in Mair St, David Pratt & Sons Produce and General Merchants. trams, tramways, lydiard st, mair st, tram 40

From the print - see item 8993, - dated 14-3-1953Yields information about trams at Hospital corner.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Ballarat No. 26 eastbound in Sturt St at Drummond St. Has a pole showing the tram stop and section signs. In the background is the Southern Cross Hotel. trams, tramways, sturt st, drummond st, hospital corner, tram 26

The photographer notes that it was the last day of operation of No. 23, the Gold tram.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 8994 for a print.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23

Print notes the "Made in Australia" side posters on the side of tram 21. Taken opposite Ballarat East Post Office, Main St 15-9-1953.Yields information about celebrations the intersection of Main Road and Humffray St and Ballarat 21.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 21 outbound in Main Road Ballarat East at the intersection with Humffray St. Tram has a large "Buy Australia" panel on the side and destination of Mt Pleasant. - See Reg Item 5333 for another photo of the tram. in the background is a motor body workshop and Robson's Glass shop. Print also held - see item 8992trams, tramways, humffray st, main road, mt pleasant, decorated trams, buy australian, tram 21

Yields information about celebrations for the Royal visit and the associated decorated tram.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 38 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St with St Patrick's Cathedral in the background. Has the barriers for the forthcoming Royal Visit on 9/3/54, set up in the background.trams, tramways, sturt st, royal visit, lyons st, decorated trams, tram 38

Yields information about the method of delivery of bogie trams from Melbourne and the Western Highway near Ballarat early 1950'sNegative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the delivery of a bogie tramcar on a very wet day using a Yellow Express truck. Would appear that the railway line is on there right hand side, possibly just before the Caledonia bridge under the railway line at the foot of the Warrenheip bank on the Western Highway. Timing related to Reg Item 5327i, btm5207i, delivery of ex MMTB 42 or 35.trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, railways, bogie trams, ballarat

Yields information about tram 23 and its appearance in the depot.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Ballarat 23 in the depot painted for the Centenary of Gold. Very similar to the Keith Kings image at btm1378, possibly at the same time - 19.8.1951trams, tramways, decorated trams, ballarat depot, buildings, gold, centenary of gold, tram 23