Yields information about the style and printing of parcel check tickets used in Ballarat and Bendigo tramways and how they were presented.Block of 10 No. 4d Parcel check tickets. Prepared as a block of 10 two part printed tickets, using red ink on 60 gsm reddish paper with the top half part having a part gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto an off white light weight cardboard sheet. The ticket butt has the form number "TYE 3-18". The top portion was to be affixed to the parcel to be carried. It has the name of the organisations (SECV), "Parcel Check 4d", conditions of carriage and ticket number, suffixed with the letter D. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, "Parcel Check 4d", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. Lower portions not on block are 02560D - 02569D Tickets in full book numbered on both portions from 02560D - 02569D. See Alan Bradley's notes "Fares in Ballarat"trams, tramways, secv, tickets

Demonstrates ticketing systems in Ballarat and in particular the use of a tourist ticket to enable people to travel around the whole of Ballarat on the trams. Yields information about the ticketting system and how surplus stocks were overprinted for future use. The same ticket stock could be used in all three of the SEC provincial tramways.Set of four SECV - Ballarat Tourist Tickets - 1/- on light weight card, light manilla colour - printed originally for the years 1944, 1945 and 1946, overprinted in red ink for 1947, 1948 and 1949. See Reg. item 499 for another example of the original ticket. Printed in black ink/ Ticket Numbers BA202587, 202590, 202591 and 202600 in body of ticket. Static number (1 - 7) on left and right indicate when validated, the route used on. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Form No. TYE 2-17 See Reg Item 4129 for further examples of the same ticket. trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tourist ticket, tickets

Demonstrates ticketing systems in Ballarat and in particular the use of a tourist ticket to enable people to travel around the whole of Ballarat on the trams. Yields information about the ticketting system and how surplus stocks were overprinted for future use. The same ticket stock could be used in all three of the SEC provincial tramways.Set of four SECV - Ballarat Tourist Tickets - 1/- on light weight card, light manilla colour - printed originally for the years 1944, 1945 and 1946, overprinted in red ink for 1947, 1948 and 1949. See Reg. item 499 for another example of the original ticket and Reg Item 2108 for another set of four tickets. Printed in black ink/ Ticket Numbers BA202592, 93, 94 and 95 in body of ticket. Static number (1 - 7) on left and right indicate when validated, the route used on. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Form No. TYE 2-17 trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tourist ticket, tickets

Block of 43 No. 3d Newspaper package Tickets. Was originally a block of 50 two part printed ticket, using red ink on 60gsm cream paper with the top half part having a part gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto a cardboard sheet. The ticket butt has the form number "TYE 3-17". The top portion was to be affixed to the newspaper package to be carried. It has the name of the organisation (SECV), "Newspaper Package Ticket 3d", conditions of carriage and ticket number, prefixed with the letter B. The first seven tickets have been removed or used. All the lower tickets have been torn from the top half of the block, it would appear in they were damaged. Tickets in the full book would have been numbered from B39050 to B39099.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Jan Burnett worked in the SECV office during the 1980's and 1990's. Her notes include the telephone numbers of locals, duty statement, monthly reports required, hierarchy of the staff, SECV memos, names of workers at the SECV and at the Shire of Bright etc. Names of local people living and working in the local area is useful for research.Green Folder containing a collection of Jan Burnett's papers and notes in connection with her work as a typist for the SECV.jan burnett. typist. state electricity commission of victoria.

Yields information about the group of conductresses who were trained in 1942 to release their husbands for the war effort, shows them in uniform with bags.239 - Reproduction of a 1942 photograph that appeared in the Christmas New Year issue of SEC News, (1942-43), p13 showing Ballarat's tram Conductresses, traffic clerks standing in front of SECV tram 29, - laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Copy negative of another copy held by Museum. 239.1 - unlaminated copy of same photograph - added 6/8/2002. Copy 2 - ex Alan Bradley's collection of photographs added 31/7/2007. 293.2 - mounted print on black cardboard with adhesive marks on rear. Both Copy 2 or 2391.1 and 239.2 ex Alan Bradley 5/2007. trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, conductresses, world war ii , tram 29

Block of 50 2d Newspaper package Tickets. Two part printed ticket, using red ink on 60 gsm cream paper with the top half part having a part gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto a cardboard sheet. The ticket butt has the form number "TYE 2-8". The top portion of the ticket was to be affixed to the newspaper package to be carried. It has the name of the organisation (SECV), "Newspaper Package Ticket 2d", conditions of carriage and ticket number. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, "Newspaper Package Ticket 2d", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" First two bottom half tickets missing. Heavy silverfish damage in places. First ticket (450) and lower portion of tickets 451 and 452 missing. Tickets in full numbered in both portions Aa 1458453 to 499. trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Block of 41 No. 3d Parcel check tickets. Was originally a block of 50 two part printed tickets, using red ink on 60 gsm gold paper with the top half part having a part gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto a brown cardboard sheet. The ticket butt has the form number "TYE 2-9". The top portion was to be affixed to the parcel to be carried. It has the name of the organisations (SECV), "Parcel Check 3d", conditions of carriage and ticket number, prefixed with the letter Ba. The first nine tickets have been removed or used. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, "Parcel Check 3d", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. Lower portions not on block are 8659 to 8564, though 8561 present loose. Tickets in full book numbered on both portions from Ba008650 to Ba008699. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Inside of cardboard back has number "8699" written in ink on back.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Yields information about the style and printing of tickets used in Ballarat and Bendigo tramways and how they were presented.Block of 25 No. 13 cent Parcel Tickets. Two part printed ticket, using sepia ink on white paper with a gummed back, stapled with a single staple at the top onto a cardboard sheet. Ticket Nos. A007001 to A007025 The ticket butt or top portion has the form number "TYE 3-590". The second or middle portion was to be affixed to the parcel to be carried. It has the name of the organisation (SECV), "Parcel Ticket 13c", conditions of carriage and ticket number, prefixed with the letter A. The lower portion was retained by the sender, was to be initialled by the conductor, organisation name, "Parcel Ticket 13c", conditions of use, ticket number and a space where to be initialled by the conductor. The 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges gives the conditions of the use of these tickets. See Reg. Item No. 704. 1727.1 - As above, Ticket Nos. A007405 to A 007405. Added 16/10/04 - after being on display in cabinet in 39 since 1992. 1727.2 - as above, ticket numbers A007660 to A007675. In filing cabinet at depot until 10/2005 when collected. See 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges for Ballarat Tramways - Reg. item No. 704.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Black and white photograph, copy print, of ESCo tram No. 14 in the depot, c1935. Original photograph taken by the SECV and a typed caption added "Original Brill Truck Type Rolling Stock (1935), Ballarat Electric Tramways. Blinds on No. 14 have been rolled down. Shows step arrangements and condition of tramcar paintwork. Copy 2 - print made from negative N201. Record revised 22/04/2000 Copy 3 - from display boards 5/2000 when replaced by a laminated photocopy of the photograph - see image i2. Copy 4 - mounted onto black cardboard backing (blue back cardboard) - Record revised 15/8/2004. See Reg Item 3001 for original print of this photograph. Scan from negative held see image i1 - added 15/5/2020. trams, tramways, esco, secv, tramcars, ballarat , tram 14 (esco)

Drawing detailing the brake rigging, dimensions, equations and forces for a Brill 22E Maximum Traction Truck. Prepared by the Geelong office of the SECV 1949, signed by Mr Hornabrook. See also item 9025.Yields information about Brill 22E brake rigging and equipment.Photocopied A4 sheet from original foolscap drawing.tramcars, brill 22e, brakes, brake rigging, geelong

The SECV continually updated their mapsDuring the development of the KHES the SECV had to continually update their mapsBoth Foolscap 1. Titled: High Plains Access Tracks & Roads 2. Mt Beauty Street Plan by SECV with Section Nos. and house numbersBoth have sticky tape marks on their back.khes maps

Used to provide the SECV logo or Monogram onto doors, windows or vehicles used by the SEC. Ten copies held. The method of transferring the logo onto the sheet of glass was same as for car registration labels - soak in water until loose, place onto the glass, slide paper off and press to remove bubbles. See item 8548 for the large logo and 6953 for a medium size logo. See item 8741 for an example of use on a first aid box.Demonstrates the method of providing the SECV logoSECV logo, monogram or decal, glued transfer adhered to a sheet of paper with manufacturers name (Selex Decal) on one side. A sample has been placed onto a sheet of glass - 230 x 80. secv, signs, logos, monogrames, selex decal, emblems

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City for weekdays, Sat and Sun. With mounting holes, lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black. Located at View Point?? See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams, weekdays, Sat and Sun. To 'City', with mounting holes, lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black, located at Victoria St. terminus. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to the City for weekdays, Sat and Sun. With mounting holes, painted on one side only, reverse side painted black. Located at Lydiard St. North terminus. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Item used to switch on or off the red tail lights circuit on a tram. Made by the SECV. The board was located next to the 6V battery that was used to power the tram tail lights when the trolley pole was being reversed under a passenger seat.. Demonstrates an item fitted to a tramcar to switch an external lighting circuit.Softwood wood board with a bakelite two pole switch marked "on" and "off" and a Federal 250V 15A rewireable ceramic fuse attached. Has remnants of cloth covered copper wire on the rear. See item 9024 for an associated drawing."12" in blue pencil.fuse, tram 14, tramcars, tramcar maintenance, electrical switching

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City for weekdays, Sat and Sun. With mounting holes, lettered on one side only. Reverse side painted black. Was located at Gardens Loop, via Drummond St. Nth. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, with white letters, painted.Scratching on sign -= "KB 1966" and "Sandra / KB / 1966" contained within a heart.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Demonstrates the methodology for calculating the daily mileage of trams.Foolscap duplicated form, SECV Ballarat branch titled "Trams out from depot and mileage run - weekdays", setting out the tram, time out and in, normal mileage, variation of cars in service and run number. Enable mileage records to be kept for each tram and its relevant run. Not known when used.trams, tramways, forms, mileage, ballarat depot, tramcars, timetables

Timetable board, giving first and last trams to City for weekdays, Sat. and Sun. With mounting holes, lettered on one side only. Reverse side painted black. Located at Depot or Haddon St. loop. On lower half, writing of times apparent. See SECV TimetablesDemonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.transport equipment, timetable boards, secv street furniture

The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during which time the Kiewa Valley Group was formed and joined the Institute of Engineers. Horace H. C. Williams was in charge of the the KHES.H.H.C. Williams was the engineer in charge of the KHES. Significant in that the photo is of white men in suits all holding a position of importance. This can be compared with current 'people in power'.Black and white large photo of 6 men in suits standing outside the Bogong SECV office. April 1950On the back in pencil: Mr I O'Donnell (CRB - visitor) / Mr E. D. Jo..?- Vice Chairman Kiewa V. Group / Mr D. V. Darwin? - Chairman Melb. Division / HHCW - Chairman, Kiewa V. Group / Mr..../ Mr jJrgher? - Sec. Kiewa Valley Group Note: HHCWh.h.c. williams, kvhs, institute of engineers

The Phasmatid Didymuria Violescens have been increasing and causing defoliation in south eastern Australia.The author R.L.Newman is the 'Works Forestry Officer - Kiewa Territory reported for the SECV'Fears have been held for the survival of stands of certain eucalypt species the destruction of which might have affected the stability of the Kiewa catchment. Spraying was carried out by the SECV in 1961 and 1963. This was found to be successful indicating that there will be no need for further spraying in the treated areas at least for some years.'Yellow book with 74 pages. Cover has the SECV emblem at the top centre. Print with black and white pictures / illustrations.In Pen - J. Watson on the cover.phasmatid insect plague, r.l.newman, forestry officer kiewa territory

Black and white print of bogie tram No. 22 and another single trucker at the City terminus, Sturt St, with the Town Hall in the background. A large number of passengers board and leaving the trams. Has a bus in the distance crossing Sturt St.. Tram has the destination of Sturt St. West. In the photograph are Anderson Paper Merchants, Terminus Cafe and Penfolds Wine shop. In the bottom right hand corner is an ESCo/SEC cable termination/switch box. 3217.1 - original photo ex SEC? 3217.2 - different crop - added 21/3/2021 - has more of the original image on the right side. On rear of photograph is a white dot with "5" in red ink, and in pencil "Car 22, renumbered as 37 in 1951 in order to consolidate the bogies cars from No. 34 onwards. This was the first bogie car to run in Ballarat and ran from 1945. The car was withdrawn in 1955, following severe accident damage SECV"tramways, trams, sturt st, city terminus, bogie trams, esco, tram 22

Timetable board giving first and last trams, weekdays, Sat and Sun. To 'City' with mounting holes, lettered on one side only, reverse side painted black, located at Gardens Loop, via Sturt St. sign. Some over painting on sign of former service times. See SECV Timetables. Demonstrates a SECV timetable signs that were located at various points on the tram system,Sheet metal sign, black background, white letters, painted.ballarat trams, timetable boards, secv street furniture

Used to provide the SECV logo or Monogram onto doors, windows or vehicles used by the SEC. Ten copies held. See item 8548 for the large logo and 9652 for a small size logo. This version does not have "1921" on the bottom of the logo or emblem. One copy placed on a clear sheet of plastic with some difficulty after soaking and transferring. Some very small air bubbles remain.Demonstrates the method of providing the SECV logoSECV logo, monogram or decal, glued transfer adhered to a sheet of paper with manufacturers name (Selex Decal) on one side. Two sizes held - 170 x 127 - Selex Decal No. 02691736 and 206 x 132 - No. 12694017. 9653.3 - logo placed on a clear A4 sheet.secv, signs, logos, monogrames, selex decal, emblems

The plan prepared by the SECV shows proposed fares, an increase of 1d on existing fares, and the through routing of tram services. Scale of 40 chains to 1". Alligns with August 1949 Fare By-Law - see item 3111. See also the pdf file "Ballarat Tramway Fares Changes SEC Era", by Warren Doubleday, 03-09-2006.Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC prepared plans showing tram and ticketing arrangements.Plan titled "Ballaarat Tramway System" - multi-coloured on paper with pencil notations.tramways, ballarat, secv rules, by-laws, tickets, fares

Photos taken by Alec McCullock circa 1980s. Some of the people include Brian Goss, Bright Shire or Water Board; Graham Cooper, Bright Shire and Paul Goldstone, Bright Shire Surveyor. Appears to be an inspection party comprising Shire, UK Water Board, SECV and other.These men represented the local organisations of the day. Historic changes include the diversity of people who represent organisations today and the actual type of organisations that exist.Coloured Falls Creek & Bogong High Plains c 1980s. Includes SECV People and work s.e.c.v. 1980s, bright shire 1980s