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Ballarat Tramway Museum
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 Tram Depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.1910
Completed depot shed with trams being assembled from parts railed to Geelong from Duncan and Fraser, coachbuilders, Adelaide, and trucks supplied by the Brush Electrical Engineering Company of Loughborough, England. Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911Yields information regarding the early development of tramway infrastructure in Geelong.Black and white print on paperPlate 3-2 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.geelong tramway depot shed, duncan and fraser, brush electrical engineering company, mesco power station -
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Photograph - Geelong Esplanade Tramline Construction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.,1900-10
Shows construction of the North tramline in The Esplanade. The tracks already laid to the right are in Mercer St. (Now The Esplanade South). The photo looks SE towards the city. On the left is Corio Bay and in the distance is the power station's chimney. 1928Yields information re the building of early Geelong infrastructure.Black and white print on paper.Plate 3-3 Spare, written in ink on the back of the photograph.tramline construction, geelong esplanade, geelong mesco power station -
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Photograph - Geelong Tram Depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1924
Shows a near complete Birney car to the right, with cars 2,11, a trailer and car 12 in roads 1-4. The tracks to roads 3 and 4 are being realigned to accommodate a new track to road 5. 1924Yeilds information about the Geelong tramways buildings, cars and track realignment in 1924.Black and white print on paper.Plate 1-9 hand-written on back of photo.birney car, tram cars, track realignment geelong tram shed -
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Photograph - Traction Engine, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c 1919-20
Contractor's steam tractor bringing heavy equipment to be installed in the furnace room being built behind the tractor. 1919-1920.Yields information on the early development of the furnace room at Geelong Power StationBlack and white glass plate photograph.Plate 2-4 written in ink on the back of the photographsteam tractor, steam tractor and trailer, geelong power station, boiler room -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Inspector in Standard Winter Uniform
Set of photographs taken together in the park near the tram depot, displaying Geelong tramway uniforms.Black and white photo on paper11/8 (2 in circle) written ink in on reverse. GRS710/11/1/8 written in pencil on reversegeelong tramway uniform, tramways uniform -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Inspector in Standard Winter Uniform
Set of photographs taken together in the park near the tram depot, displaying Geelong tramway uniforms.Black and white print on paper11/9 and GRS710/11/1/9 written in pencil on reverse. No. 2 in a circle written in ink on reversegeelong tramway uniform, geelong tramway -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Trailers 2 and 3
The remaining trailers 2 and 3 (after Nos 1 and 4 had been motorised) and a line of Duncan & Fraser tramcars in the depot. The broken paving and heaps of sand suggest that the tram shed is being extended to add roads 3 and 4 to the west. That would date the photo as 1914. Regattas were held on the Barwon River at the terminus of the South tramline which was linked directly to the other suburban destinations, Newtown and West Geelong. The standard fare was 3d cash or, for some shorter "sectional" journeys, pre-paid 2d tickets. The sign advertising an event on the river indicates that no matter where passengers alighted, the concession fare was 2d, to be paid in cash rather than by ticket whose detailed sections were irrelevant.Black and white print on paper.No. 3 inside a circle written on reverse in pen. 13-13 and GRS710/17/1/13 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramway trailers no. 2 & 3, tram fares in geelong 1914 -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Car 23
Geelong Tramways Car No. 23 decorated or the City of Geelong West's diamond jubilee in 1935. The Pengelly car has two poles. Location unknown.Black and white print on paper.The No. 1 inside a circle and 13-11 written on the reverse in ink. GSR710/13/1/11 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways car no. 23, geelong tramways decorated car no. 23, geelong west diamond jubilee, pengelly tramcar -
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Photograph - Geelong - Ryrie Street, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.1911
Tram tracks being laid in Ryrie St., just west of the Moorabool intersection. Tracks curving towards the photographer are for the turn to join the South Route, 1911. This connection was removed in 1922. The tower with clockface is the Post Office.Yields information into the early streetscape of Geelong's Ryrie St., and tram track development.Black and white print on paper8-8 written in pencil on the back of the photographgeelong tramtrack laying, ryrie street streetscapoe 1911, geelong post office clock tower -
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Photograph - Geelong Esplanade Tramline Construction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1928
Construction of the North tram route along The Esplanade, looking north. New grooved rail is laid out on the slope down to Corio Bay. 1928Yields information on the development of Tramways infrastructure in Geelong.Black and white print on paper.Repeat 8-14, 24/25 - 36, written in pencil on the rear of the photograph.geelong esplanade, grooved tramway rail, corio bay -
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Photograph - Geelong Streetscape, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1911
Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St., close to the Ryrie St. intersection in foreground. Looking NW. 1911Yields information regarding early Geelong streetscape, and the variety of business establishments around 1911 A black and white print on paper.8-3 written in pencil on the rear of the photographtramtrack development, moorabool st -
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Photograph - Geelong Streetscape, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.1911
Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St., looking North. Curved track heads back into Ryrie St. 1911.Yields information re the development of commerce and tramways infrastructure in early Geelong.Black and white print on paper.8-13 written in biro on rear of photograph.tramways track development, moorabool and ryrie sts geelong -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Winter Uniform, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo)
The Motorman or Conductor in winter uniform with SEC type number on his hat and a 3-button coat. The change in coat design would suggest that these photographs were taken in the late 1930s or in the 40s when uniforms would have been standardized across the three regional tramways in Victoria.Black and white print on paper.11-3 and GRS710/11/1/3 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 3 in a circle written on the reverse in pen.motorman, conductor, sec uniform c1930, tramway winter uniform c1930 -
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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 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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Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. MESCo, Geelong Tramways tickets - 2 pence and "Scholar" and Four stage tickets, c19??
ticketDemonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 2 pence. One of the tickets has the word Scholar printed on the face. Tickets cover either sections 1 - 4, or 1, 1A - 5. One ticket names the three terminus, East, West and Newtown, and Wharf or Rail as the fourth destination.One ticket has the word "SCHOLAR" stamped diagonally across the face. All tickets are individually numbered.tickets, tramways, esco -
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Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Geelong Tramways tickets - 1d to 1 1/2d, c19??
ticketDemonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The daily tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 1d to 1 1/2d. The penny tickets cover sections 1 - 4 on the LH side, and "Wharf or Rail" to 3 on the RHS. The tickets are used, discolored, and have all been torn from the stubb. Each ticket bears an individual number. the 1 1/2d ticket shows a range of terminus destinations.tickets, tramways, esco, ballarat tramways, geelong tramways -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1928
Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams in particular and crews at the time of opening of the system.Black and White Photograph of Geelong No. 28 at the Geelong depot, c1928?? Has the destination of Depot, a MESCo logo on the side panel and on the side of the truck, a tow bar. Assume photographed soon after repainting etc for use in Melbourne. The tram later become Ballarat No. 11. Ex Melbourne J class tram.In hand writing on the rear "23)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "c1928 / Corio Tce now called Brougham St" and along bottom edge a "William Scott" address label and "WFS / Geelong Heritage Centre" trams, tramways, geelong, depot, new trams, mesco, tram 28 -
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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 - 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 - 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