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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Apr. 1949
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo - original sprinkler and track cleaning tramcar at the depot, Easter Monday 4/1949. Photographed inside the depot with maximum traction driving wheels in the foreground. Other trams in the background. Keith Kings No. B(y)(6) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(y)(6) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / The original Sprinkler and track cleaning car / Depot / Easter Monday / 4/49"trams, tramways, bendigo, sprinkler tram, track cleaner, scrubber tram, depot, tram sprinkler, tram scrubber -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, mid 9/1971
Yields information about the presentation of a set of tickets that were presented to the City of Ballarat at the time of closure of the system.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken ?, published 22/9/1971of 1906 Historical Ballarat tramway tickets presented by Mr L J Denmead to the City of Ballarat. See Reg Item 1846 for the actual Newspaper cutting. 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, tickets, closure, passes -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Harvey Studios, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Significant for the group of dignitaries gathered at the time of the last Ballarat SEC tram, photographed in front of the vehicle and used in the Courier the following week. Has representatives of both councils and the trammies in the photograph.Black and White Photograph of crews and identities involved in the running of the Last tram. Photos feature: Cr N.F. Donald, Mayor of Sebastopol, handing the tram keys over to Cr. J. Chisholm , at the town boundary. Others featured in the first photo, Mr. L. J. Denmead, L. Walker, Mrs. Chisholm and Mrs Donald. See Reg. Item 3335 for the newspaper version of this photograph. On rear stamped "N.L. Harvey & Son, Photographers" address and phone details.On rear stamped "N.L. Harvey & Son, Photographers" address and phone details.tramways, trams, last tram, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Apr. 1949
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo trams 22 and 4 at the Eaglehawk terminus, Easter Monday April 1949. Notes as both cars in "unaltered" condition. Keith Kings No. B(z)(1) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph. Has buildings at terminus in background, with Plume and Melbourne Bitter beer signs.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(z)(1) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No. 22 - unaltered closed combination car / No. 4 - unaltered open combination car. / Eaglehawk terminus / Easter Monday, 4/49"trams, tramways, eaglehawk, bendigo, tram 22, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/03/1958 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram No. 12 at Golden Square terminus with the Golden Square hotel in the background. Has a "Fosters Lager sign" on the wall. Tram has destination of "Nth Bendigo". Photo taken 7/3/1958. Keith Kings No. A(d)(15) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. A(d)(15) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.12 / As converted for "One Man" operation / Golden Square terminus 7/3/58"trams, tramways, golden square, bendigo, tram 12 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Feb. 1951
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 32 in Malop St at Moorabool St. City, 2/51. Has CML building in the background and other buildings in Malop St. Also has a bar style traffic light in the left hand edge of the photo. Keith Kings No. E(q)(1) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. E(q)(1) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 32 / Malop St. at Moorabool St., City / 2/51"trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, moorabool st, tram 32 -
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Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Justices of the Peace", mid 1960's?
Yields information about the people in the close city area who had been appointed as Justices of the Peace - mid 1960's. Could be used by tramway staff for statutory declaration and other purposes.Typed list of "Justices of the Peace" - (Close city Area) for the information to Ballarat Tramway staff in the event that they required their services. From an SEC depot noticeboard. Many well known corporate names - gives surname, initial and address. Bartrop E Black F Conaughton R Cunningham G Denmead L Henderson W Holloway J King R Lynch J McDonald W McVilly North L Packham H Pittard A Richmond G Webb Kjustices of the peace -
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Photograph - Colour Print, Lilian Butler, 8/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tram depot and the workers involved in the closure process.Colour print of a group of five men outside the depot on the last day - 8/10/1971. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. G. Ward" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Left to Right (subject to correction): G. Gray, B. Peart, W. Trusler, Stan Lakey, Les Denmead. See also Reg Item 2910 for a Courier photo on the same day. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler? Crew photo - Reg Item 1861.in ink on rear " Tram Depot Wendouree Parade Ballarat Victoria, Last Day 8th October 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butler"trams, tramways, sec, depot, closure -
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Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 6/10/1960 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the loading and departure of Ballarat No. 25 to Bendigo in 1960.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No.25 being loaded onto the Yellow Express Low Loader within the depot - 6-10-1960. Has Les Denmead standing alongside. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative. See Reg Items 1478, 5241, 5242, 7759 and 7766 for a series of 5 photos of this event.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 25 for Bendigo onto Yellow Express Loader - Wendouree Depot Ballarat 6-10-1960." and in top Right hand corner Wal Jack stamp with "T255" written in.trams, tramways, transporting trams, yellow express, bendigo, moving trams, tram 25 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 14/03/1949 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Ballarat Scrubber or track cleaning car inside depot, taken 14/3/1949. Has a single truck tram car on the right side of the scrubber car and an armature and other parts on the floor of the depot. Also shows cross bracing structure of the depot. Keith Kings No. B(w)(6) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(w)(6) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Ballarat / Track cleaning car / Depot / 14/3/49"trams, tramways, ballarat, depot, track cleaner, scrubber tram, tram scrubber -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong No. 19, leaving the depot, with the main office part of the depot building in the background. A number of motor vehicles on either side of the depot entrance. Tram has destination of "Chilwell". On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. Q(u)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. Q(u)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong "Pengelley" No. 19 leaving the Depot. / Note:- MESCo Ltd. name above entrance / 8/1/56".trams, tramways, geelong, mesco, depot, tram 19 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, depot fan with the Scrubber, 21 and 40 visible and other trams in the depot building itself in the background. Photo taken on 21/8/1955. On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. P(e)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / Depot 21/8/55".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram scrubber, tram 21, tram 40 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 6/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 16 at the Eastern Park terminus on 6/3/1954. Tram showing destination of "Garden St" Keith Kings No. I(x)(8) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph. 1929.1 - same photograph from the Wal Jack album, see Reg Item 5003, added 12/8/2013.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. I(x)(8) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 16 / "Pengelley" car as converted for "one-man" operation / Eastern Park terminus 6/3/54". 1929.1 - Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. I(x)(viii) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 16 at Eastern Park terminus Royal visit day. / Note: Flags on roof."trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 16 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sept. 1971?
Set of three black and white photographs taken at the time of the launch of the four postcard set of the trams, shortly before closure. See also Reg. item 1699, SEC News - similar photo to that of 1863.2 used on the front cover of the Oct. 1971 issue, which detailed:- "SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, October 1971 issue, No. 150, following closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo of Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram with the town hall in the background. - see Reg Item 1699 and btm1699i1" 1863.1 - above details, with Lew holding the post card set. Note Mr. L. Denmead standing by the tram stop pole. 1863.2 - photo similar to that at 1699i1, but with Mr. Denmead approach crews on the left hand side. 1863.3 - above, but with Lew Walker standing in cab door and the two ladies, looking up at the driver. Has Post Office tower in background. Assumed photos taken by SEC Photographer. See Reg. item 1699trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sec news, closure -
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Document - Manuscript, "Ballarat Tramways", 1950's
Each copy consists of a chapter, one page titled "Early History", five pages titled "Part 1 - Horse Trams - Ballarat 1887 - 1905, Sebastopol 1893 - 1912, Ballarat East Nil" Notes on the construction of the tramway, opening, personalities, Julien Battery tram, and half a page titled "Bits of Interest". The 3rd chapter, 3 pages, titled "Part 2 - Electric Trams - Ballarat 1905, Ballarat East, Sebastopol 1912". Notes the early power supply history in Ballarat, opening of the electric routes, (conversion of horse trams to electric), and the purchase of new trams ex Melbourne 1930. Chapter ends with 3 short paragraphs notes on the SEC taking over, Conductresses during the war and reconstruction. Author - unknown - possibly the SEC, Les Denmead and others - notes the scrubber car still in service in 1969? See also item 106 and 6419 for similar documents.Yields detailed information about the history of Ballarat's tramways.Three copies of a typed manuscript titled "Ballarat Tramways" - 18 foolscap pages. Each document has been typed, 1.5 line spacing on foolscap paper, 2nd and 3rd copies are carbon copies.On front cover of copy 1 hand written in black ink "BTPS No. 419". Copy 3 has "Incomplete" on the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, manuscript, ballarat tramways, ballarat, horse trams, esco, statistics -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 3/03/1968 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Ballarat tram 40 at corner of Sturt St and Lydiard St. North, City. Tram showing destination "Victoria St". Has Eureka Roofing Tiles and 'Everything's under control in my electric kitchen" roof advertising boards. Photo taken 3/3/68 Keith Kings No. 28-31 Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No.28-31 Copyright reserved". Had crossed out number J(u)(12) In blue ink "Ballarat / No. 40 / Sturt St at Lydiard St. North, City / 3/3/68"trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, city, tram 40 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 3/09/1967 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram depot with tram car nos (left to right) 4, 19, 24, 25 and 28. Two other trams in photo, but numbers not visible. Most trams have destination of "Depot" showing, except 19, which is showing "Eaglehawk". Photo taken 3/9/1967. Keith Kings No. 12-27 Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. 12-27 Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / Depot / 3/9/67" and stamped on the back of the prints in black ink "ll 411A and -2.6.70", possibly indicating date of print manufacture.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, tram 4, tram 19, tram 24, tram 25, tram 28 -
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Photograph - Colour Print/s, Theo Dunstan, Aug. 1971
Set of two colour prints (one horizontal and one part of slide in vertical format) from a scanned slide image, loaned by donor and three black and white prints of the larger image of Inspectors Arthur Maxwell, Theo Dunstan, Superintendent Les Denmead and Inspector L. Wellard (right) standing at the tram stop at the City terminus. Colour Prints made by commercial machine printer direct from images on Kodak Xtralife Paper. Taken late August 1971? For details of Theo Dunstan, see worksheet file for Reg. Item 3231.ballarat, inspectors, closure -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 11/04/1953 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram 18 at Charing Cross. Date of photo 11/4/1953. Tram showing destination of Eaglehawk. Has "City Club Hotel" in the background, a Safety Zone sign to the left of the photo. Note bag and folder or envelope on pole closest to photographer. Tram converted for "one-man" operation. Keith Kings No. H(e)(1) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. H(e)(1) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.18, as converted for "One-man" operation. / Charing Cross. 11/4/53"trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, city club hotel, one man trams, tram 18 -
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Functional Object - Cap Badge, Stokes & Sons Melbourne, "Chief Inspector", 1930's?
Cap Badge for the "Chief Inspector". Made from cast brass to indicate the position held by the wearer on their cap as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either side of the badge to enable to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap. On the back of the back of the badge in very small letters is the name of the manufacturer - Stokes & Sons / Melbourne. Used by the SEC only? Assumed collected by Les Denmead from spares held by the SEC. Note the same manufacturer logo as for the "Tramways Superintendent", Reg. Item 1939. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms -
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Document - Letter/s and Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Jun. 1962
Yields information about the visit of the TRB to Ballarat and Bendigo during May 1962.Set of three memorandums and a copy of a letter concerning the visit of the Transport Regulation Board to Ballarat and Bendigo May 1962. All sheets have rounded corners. .1 - Original of Memo dated 12/6/1962, date stamped 15/6/1962, thanking Officers for their co-operation. .2 - Copy of Memo dated 6/6/1962, from The Secretary to the Acting Secretary of the TRB thanking them for their letter of 31/5 .3 - Copy of letter dated 31/5/1962 to the Secretary of the SEC from the TRB (A V Cook) in particular Mr. Mawby, Mr Denmead of Ballarat and Mr Watkins and Griffiths of Bendigo. trams, tramways, closure, letters, transport regulation board -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 28/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Ballarat tram No. 17, in Wendouree Parade, adjacent to the Depot. Tram showing destination of "Victoria St". Has on the front panel, adverts for "The Age" newspaper, and "Mutual Homes". Tram fitted with dash canopy lights and stripes, but the white stripe has not been extended under the dash canopy lighting. Photo taken on 28/2/1962. On Agfa paper. Keith Kings No. M(m)(14) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. M(m)(14) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Ballarat / No. 17 / As converted to 'One-man' operation and fitted with dash lighting / Wendouree Parade at Depot / 28/2/62"trams, tramways, ballarat, depot, wendouree parade, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 9/01/1952 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo tram 17 at the Quarry Hill terminus. Date of photo 9/1/1952. Tram showing destination of Quarry Hill. Has driver walking alongside the tram. Keith Kings No. F(k)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph. 1919.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 10/7/2013.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. F(k)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / No.17 / Quarry Hill terminus / 9/1/52". .1 - has the additional words "ex Melbourne C-44"trams, tramways, bendigo, quarry hill, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 24/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo trams 28 and 29 at Charing Cross. Date of photo 24/9/1961. Both trams have the tiger stripes and dash canopy lighting added, but not the large white stripe above the headlight. Both trams have "Nothing Beats Briquettes for Heat" roof advertisements. The Beehive building in the background and other buildings on the east side of Pall Mall. Keith Kings No. L(n)(17) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. L(n)(17) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / Nos. 28 and 29. / Birney Safety Cars. / Charing Cross 24/9/61"trams, tramways, bendigo, beehive building, charing cross, tram 28, tram 29 -
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Document - Roster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Rotation Roster 3/70", Mar. 1970
Significant in being a roster rotation sheet that was issued following the reduction in services on the Ballarat system. Shows how the crews were organised and how the system worked for a whole year.Single sheet of off white duplicating paper titled "Rotation Roster 3/70". Printed by wax cut stencil or Gestetner method. Details the run number that an employee would do for a particular week and day of the week and the total hours mins worked that week. Has "LJD / 3/70", showing that Les Denmead authorised the roster. Was part of D. J. Everett papers. See also Reg. Item 2294 for 14/9/70 version of this document. 2293.1 - As above, but complete copy, no piece missing. Stored with a piece of archival photo backing board to aid use. Use with care.trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, employees, shifts -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram man's 35 years accident free record.", 1954
Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, 23-6-1954, about the retirement of Mr N. McWilliam from the SEC Ballarat tramways as a driver - titled "Tram man's 35 years accident free record.". Has a photo of Mr McWilliam, Les Denmead and Mr H. W. Linaker. Notes his driving record, experiences, including the use of trailers, working conditions, his son Alec, who is a driver as well and his last trip was with Mr. Ian Wallace the youngest conductor. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. retirements, drivers, motormen, ballarat, trailers -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
.1 - Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 37, fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes outside the depot, 21/8/1955. Tram has destination of "East". Name of "Blakistons" on building in background. Photo on back has number "l 012A and 14.5.70" in black ink, possibly indicating date of making print. Keith Kings No. P(d)(5) .2 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Details as above..1 - Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(d)(5) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 37 / As fitted with dash lighting / Outside depot / 21/8/55". .2 - Stamp as above. In blue ink "Geelong No. 37 Zebra painted ends and canopy. Only ex P&MTT bogie thus. (All ex HTT bogies thus) 21/8/55". trams, tramways, geelong, depot, blakistons, tram 37 -
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Badge - MMTB Inspector, Stokes & Sons Melbourne, 1940's?
Stamped metal uniform badge for MMTB Inspectors. Tramways Board logo at top of badge in silver finish, the words "INSPECTOR" and the scroll outline in brass or gold colour. The area where the inspector's number has been painted on is in brass/gold finish. The number "103" has been painted on in royal blue colour. The enamel finish within the scroll work also finished in royal blue. On rear badge in brass/gold finish, with word "STOKES" stamped into. Two metal rings have been soldered onto the rear of the badge and a spring steel clip provided to enable the badge to be clipped to a hat. Assumed was Les Denmead's badge when employed by the MMTB.tramways, trams, mmtb, inspectors, badges, uniforms -
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Functional Object - Cap Badge, Stokes & Sons Melbourne, "ESC of V Ltd", 1905?
Cap or lapel Badge for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo) staff. Has abbreviation of "ESC of V Ltd". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform. Exact use of the badge not known at the time of cataloguing. On the back of the back of the badge in letters is the name of the manufacturer - "Stokes & Sons". Assumed collected by Les Denmead from materials left over from the ESCo era in the SEC offices. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, esco -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/03/1958 12:00:00 AM
Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Bendigo - Manchester Loop on the Eaglehawk route, with trams 21, 2 and 23 to the city with No. 20 and 17 waiting in the loop to proceed to Eaglehawk. Part of the Bendigo Easter Fair day? Large group of people waiting to board tram in the background. A number of motor vehicles in the photo. Photo taken Easter Monday, 7/3/1958. On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. A(e)(12) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. A(e)(12) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Bendigo / The second track cleaning car / Depot / Easter Monday 7/3/54".trams, tramways, bendigo, easter fair, manchester loop, eaglehawk, tram 21, tram 2, tram 23, tram 20, tram 17