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Photograph - Geelong Tramway MESCo Conductors
Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Conductors at the depot in Geelong with one of the summer cars, 11 or 12, behind. Three Inspectors are in the centre of front row. At the far left is an upturned can of Shell benzine that fueled the company's three buses which ran from 1912 until 1923. The date of the photograph is between 1916 and 1923 as the Inspector on the right was a Motorman in a photograph taken in 1916.Black and white print on paper.,The No. 1 in a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/21/1/3 and 21-3, written in pencil on the reverse.melbourne electric supply co. conductors, geelong tramway conductor, geelong tramway inspector, geelong summer car nos. 11 and 12 -
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Photograph
Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.Black and white print on paper.The No. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/21/1/5 and 21-5, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway first conductresses, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway uniform four button jacket -
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Photograph - Geelong vintage bus
Private bus parked outside the former lavishly signed State Savings Bank in Moorabool St on the SE corner with Corio St. The bus provided a direct route to West Geelong (Church St and possibly to the stockyards west of Pakington St, via Clarence and Elizabeth Sts. The tram route via Aberdeen St would have taken considerably longer. 1920s.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/20/1/14 and 20-14 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 2 inside a circle written on the reverse in ink.geelong private bus, geelong state savings bank -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramways Lorries Nos. 1 & 2
Later versions of lorries Nos 1 & 2 in the same location. Lorry 2 carries the same registration number, 6764, as the company's bus No. 2, dismantled in 1922. The date of the photograph is likely to be soon after that: mid 1920s.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/20/1/12 and 20-12, written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 2 in a circle written on the reverse in pen.geelong tramway lorries nos. 1 & 2, geelong tramway 6764 -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway relaying tracks
Relaying tram tracks at the eastern end of Aphrasia St., Newtown, looking east. The location is immediately west of the Pleasant St. intersection, soon after Aphrasia St. was extended from Pleasant St. to Pakington St. so that the three sharp curves for trams into Retreat Road, Pleasant St. and then Aphrasia St. were reduced to one, from Pakington into Aphrasia St. May 1914. Note that sleepers are being used 8in the construction. All the original tracks were laid as a "stringer" construction, as seen in items 9271 and 9214, with tie bars and continuous concrete about 50cm wide under each rail. The overhead is being worked on in two ways; safely with the horse drawn tower wagon, or less so by ladder.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/25/1/8 and 25-8, written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 in a circle written on reverse in ink.geelong tramway, relaying stringer tram tracks in geelong, stringer tram tracks, aphrasia st. -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway relaying stringer constructed track
Relaying stringer constructed track in Mercer St., just west of the Gheringhap St. intersection opposite Johnstone Park, looking east towards Malop Street. The southern track has subsided and the original concrete stringers dug out, with them lying beside the track. According to the local papers, wider stringers are to be used. August 1914.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/25/1/5, 25-5, and the no. 3 inside a circle, written in pencil on the reverse. The letter A, and the no. 1 in a circle are written in ink on the reverse.geelong tramway relaying tracks, geelong streetscape c. 1914 -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway new tracks for the South line
Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol St., hill and to connect with the already completed Ryrie St. tracks. Photo looks south. The date on the Orphanage carnival notice in front of the London Fire Assurance building (that still stands) is July 1911.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/24/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 inside a circle x 2, and Orphanage Carnival are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway new tracks, geelong tramway south line -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramways new tracks on South line
Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool St., hill across the intersection of Ryrie St. Photo looks to the SE, curves in the foreground are the completed tracks into Ryrie St., heading towards the West and Newtown termini. The large building at left is the Geelong Theatre.Black and white print on paper.The no., 1 inside a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/25/1/3 and 25-3, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway- new tracks, geelong theatre -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway MESCo Staff
Melbourne Electric Supply Company managerial and administrative staff posed for the same occasion as item 9259.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/21/1/11 and 21-11 9 written on the reverse in pencil. The no. 1 in 11 has been overwritten with a 2, and the words spare 1, are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway administrative and managerial staff. -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway new tracks
Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St, looking north. Curved track heads into Ryrie St, 1911. See also Item 9214.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/25/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 1 in a circle, 25-4 and an ink 5 overwriting the pencil 4 in 24, written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramways new tracks -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway laying of new track
Duplicate of item 9267.Black and white print on paper.The no. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/25/1/2 and 25-2 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramway laying of new track, geelong streetscape -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway - laying new track
Photograph listed as identical to item 9268, but missing from folder.Black and white print on paper.Photograph not in file.geelong streetscape, geelong tramway laying new tracks -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway laying of Malop St. tracks
Tram tracks being laid in Malkoip Street, looking SW, 1911. Several of the buildings in the distance still stand.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/25/1/1 and 25-1 written in pencil on the reverse. The No. 1 in a circle is written in pen on the reverse.geelong tramways new tracks, geelong streetscape c. 1911 -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramways Motor Roller
Motor roller at the corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St.,, Geelong. Emblazoned in its side is "Pioneer" Patent Motor Roller, made by Barford and Perkins Ltd, Peterborough, England. Date is likely to be 1920, with reconstruction of the power house taking place in the background.Black and white print on paperSpare written on the reverse in pen. 20-5 and GSR710/20/1/5 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways motor roller, motor roller, pioneer patent motor roller, barford and perkins ltd -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Pole Raising
Supporting a pole, probably for the tram overhead with pykes (round poles with 2 spikes at the end) to make it vertical. Location and date unknown.Black and white print on paper.No. 2 inside a circle written in pen on the reverse. 18-4 and GRS710/18/1/4 written in pencil on the reverse.,installation of tramway overhead pole, pykes -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Conductors Uniform, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo)
Photograph of the uniform worn by Geelong Tramway conductors. Note the badge on the collars.Demonstrates how uniforms were to be worn and the style of uniform that was adopted in Geelong. Black and white print on paper.11/6 and GRS710/11/1/16 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink.tramway uniform, geelong tramway uniform, conductor's uniform -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramways Pole Raising
Geelong Tramways workers manually raising a pole. Location and date unknown. Black and white print on paper.No. 2 in a circle written in pen on the reverse. 15-11 and GRS710/15/1/11 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways infrastructure, raising a powerpole manually. -
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Photograph - Geelong Streetscape
Photograph of a Geelong streetscape with tram tracks under construction. Shows range of businesses at the time. Pedestrians are shown, along with a dray and horses and other horse drawn vehicles of the period.Black and white print on paperPhotograph missingtram track construction, geelong streetscape -
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Photograph - Traction Engine
Steam tractor in a Geelong suburban street with tramline. Location and date unknown.Black and white print on paper.No. 2 in a circle written in ink on reverse. 20-3 and GRS710/20/1/3 written in pencil on the reverse.steam tractor, traction engine, suburban geelong with tramlines -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Inspector Winter Coat, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo)
Geelong Tramway Inspector in winter long coat.Black and white print on paper.11/7 and GS 710/11/1/7 written in pencil on the reverse. No. 2 in a circle written in ink on the reverse.tramways inspector, geelong tramways, geelong tramways uniform, tramways uniform coat -
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Photograph - Geelong MESCo Bus East Geelong, c1920
The photo shows the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), bus at the East Geelong terminus. MESCo operated the Geelong tram system from 1912 and opened the tram line to this location "East Geelong" in 1923. The terminus was at the Geelong Cemetery, with a wooden waiting room shelter with signage about the building being used for passengers only and prohibiting the posting of bills. The buses ran from the railway station and Moorabool St wharf from 1912 until they were replaced by trams in 1923. The bus is also seen in item 4315. Yields information about the operation of a bus by MESCo in Geelong.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tramways, mesco, buses, east geelong, shelters -
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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 - Tram 4 and others - school excursion, 10/1913
The photograph shows two tramcars and two trailers on a school excursion for Bird Day, October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station behind. Many students can be seen in the first trailer. Yields information about the use of trams for a school excursion.Black and white photograph with some details on rear.In ink "State school excursion bird day Oct 1913" and "Tramcars in services in 1947 but not trailers"tramways, trams, geelong, brougham st, tram 4, mesco, power station -
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Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "When trams ran in Geelong", 9/10/1971
Newspaper cutting titled "When trams ran in Geelong" written by Max White. Looks at the development of the tramway system in Geelong, MESCo, operation, take over by the SEC and finally closure. Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. Has a photo of Geelong 7 supplied by Bob Prentice.Yields information about the history of the Geelong tramway system.Newspaper clipping newsprint - Geelong Advertiser 9/10/1971tramways, geelong, closure, belmont, mesco, local history -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1928
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. View of the intersection of Moorabool St and Malop St, photo from the North East corner. No. 4 MESCo, about 1928, heading south. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Solomons and E.G. Stott Jewellers and watchmakers buildings in the photo. Note the fire alarm, and letter box on the corner (right hand side of photo) Not known who made print. on rear in pencil "Newtown destination"trams, tramways, geelong, mesco, malop st, moorabool st, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Framed - Geelong tram depot, late 1920s
Shows trams 6, 19, 1, 25 and 18 at the front of the Geelong tram depot - late 1920's. Each tram has the MESCo destination lights on the roof. Printed by the donor from a negative from Lindsay Crow.Shows Geelong tram depot and some of the trams operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Metal framed photograph with card backing, glazed and hanging cord. See image i4 for a large size file provided by the donor.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 6, tram 19, tram 1, tram 25, tram 18, mesco -
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Photograph - BATTERY DEVICE
Black and white photo of dry battery connected by wires to small device mounted on circular base. All resting on wooden box. ' Mesco dry battttery' On back printed Post Card.topic, objects, battery -
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Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus, c1920
The photograph shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration, c1920 at the Wharf terminus, known as the Moorabool Street Pier. The tram line was opened in 1912 and closed in 1940 when the track in Corio St was extended to the Beach terminus. There are a number of horse-drawn vehicles in the view with goods being loaded or unloaded on the ship moored on the right. The tramway was operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo). The photograph from the collection of Ken Magor was published in the Sydney Tramway Museum's magazine Trolley Wire in April 1981. The photo caption advises - "The steamship to the right is the Edina, a veteran Port Phillip steamer which was launched in 1854 and was not broken up until 1957." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Yields information about Geelong No.2 and the Wharf terminus.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 at the Wharf terminus c1920. geelong, wharf, mesco, moorabool st pier, edina, tram 2 -
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Negative - Set of 2, Wal Jack, mid to late 1940's
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 -
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Drawing, TMSV, "Combination Car Mounted Brill E1B Special Radiax Truck", 1/1985
Drawing of Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd (MESCo) Geelong tramways - "Combination Car Mounted Brill E1B Special Radiax Truck" - trams 16 to 23, built by Pengelley & Co in Adelaide 1924-25. Details the tramcar elevation with dimensions, and shows the towbars. Drawing dated Jan 1985, prepared for the TMSV. Scale 1/4"=1' Second drawing is titled "Elevations of body Pengelley tram Nos. 20-23" - based on MESCo drawing GE-T9-8358. Drawing dated Jan 1985, prepared for the TMSV. Scale 1/4"=1' Yields information about the Pengelley built tramcars for Geelong.Set of Drawings printed on light brown paper with brown ink - Drawing GE-T9-8350 and GE-T9-8358trams, tramways, geelong, drawings, pengelley