Set of two A4 sheets photocopied, advertising "Yapper Tours W3 661 Outings", using BTM / BTPS W3 No. 661 in Melbourne during 1989. .1 - general brochure with a photos of 665 and 661 in Swanston St - giving fare and travel conditions. .2 - list of six tours dates during April 1989 giving proposed tour arrangements.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams, yapper tours

Yields information about special trams that were operated on the system prior to its closure for the benefit of school children.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 13/8/1971, published 14/8/1971of Nos. 13 & 32 on a school tram tour, No. 27 on normal service, Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade. No. 27 has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, whilst the other tram are showing "Special". Photo taken after a shower of rain. See Reg Item 2814 and 2918 for copies of 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. 2nd copy added 22/7/2012 - from Alan Bradley 20/7/2012.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tours, special trams, tram 13, tram 32, tram 27

Yields information about special trams that were operated on the system prior to its closure for the benefit of school children.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 18/8/1971, published 19/8/1971 of three bogie cars carrying schoolchildren (Ballarat North Technical College) on tour, lower Sturt St. Lead tram is No. 40, with a Eureka Roofing Tiles and SEC roof advertisement. All the school children have moved to one side for the photograph. See Reg Items 1073 and 2186 for the actual newspaper cuttings. 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.tramways, trams, sturt st, tours, special trams, tram 40

Yields information a tram that was decorated for the 1938 centenary celebrations of the State of Victoria. Refer to pages 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes. The hand colour and then photographic reproduction adds to the significance of this print.Colour print of an original black and white photo print that has been hand coloured for reproduction of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23, decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. Tram has been coloured with pink and green colours, including the conductors uniform and the trees behind the tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 1362 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3861 which is the black and white version of this photograph and See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23

Photocopy of handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour using two separate sheets of paper, stapled together top and bottom. Issued by the PTC/The Met for a BTPS special charter on 9/12/1989. Gives route and time details. Yapper Tourstrams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams, yapper tours

Set of six black and white photographs on Kodak Paper believed to be an outing of the Toddlers Home by tram late 1960's. See envelope in worksheet file. .1 - Marge Prisk standing by No. 39 at the City terminus. .2 - Two children on the step of a tramcar .3 - Three bogie trams at the city terminus with the ANZ bank and Post Office in the background and a number of people at the stop. Includes No. 34. .4 - ditto with two trams - taken from the central plantation. Also has Macey's store in the background. .5 - Tram in Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade from the Gardens. Gardens Kiosk in the background. .6 - ditto.tramways, trams, special trams, toddlers home, sturt st, wendouree parade, tram 39, tram 34

Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, 8 March 1939 of Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Photographed with four SEC hostesses standing along side the tram and another four inside the tram. Photo caption noted that the tram is illuminated at night. See Reg. Item 1363 and 1369 for SEC photos of the tram and Reg. Item 2915 for another newspaper photo of the tram. See Reg Item 3575 for a copy negative of the same photograph. floral tram, 1939 floral festival, decorated trams, special trams

Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, March 1939 of Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Item caption notes the Victorian Country Fire Brigades annual demonstration in Ballarat the previous day and "The tram decorated with flowers in an attractive feature of Ballarat's floral festival." Photo features two crew standing along side the tram and a passenger boarding it. Tram has the destination of "Haddon St." See Reg. Item 1363 and 1369 for SEC photos of the tram and Reg Item 2911 for another Newspaper photograph of the tram. floral tram, 1939 floral festival, decorated trams, special trams

Has a strong association with BTM staff, Richard Gilbert c2008.Laminated A4 colour print of Richard Gilbert talking to a visiting group of Seniors, c2008 in tram 661.trams, tramways, btm, visitors, special trams, tram 661

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a charter tram tour printed on a set of three pink cards. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on Saturday 6-1-1973 - Gives time and route arrangements. Used cars 103, 106, 331, 249. trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Yields information about the City terminus and the Town Hall.35mm slide - AGFA colour plastic mounts of tram 34 operating a Special service at the City terminus, with the Town Hall and other buildings in the background. The tram drivers appear to be swapping over at the door on the road side. Shows the waiting shelter at Sturt and Lydiard St.tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, city, special trams, tram 34

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 and 26 at Sturt St. Prior to 23 running a special run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5322 and 23 and 7868.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St 20-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, but with no number written in. Has "1881" in pencil.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 leaving Sturt and Lydiard Streets, on the run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 5323 also.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St Ballarat 20-8-51 2.30pm" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, with initials "LW" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 5323 also.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. No. 26 and 30 behind. Many people on the street for attending the event. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold with 26 special and 30, Victoria St terminus 3.01pm 20-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, with no details written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23, tram 26, tram 30

Yields information about the type of ticket provided to visitors, in this case the Mucopolysaccharide Society and that nature of its use.Set of two preprinted tickets for use on the BTM tramway, 19 April 1998 by the Mucopolysaccharide Society. .1 - printed on yellow paper. .2 - ditto printed on green Mucopolysaccharide diseases (MPS) are rare inherited disorders of the metabolism. They are caused by a problem with the enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates. When carbohydrates build up in body tissues, this causes damage to the heart, bones, lungs, cornea, skin, connective tissue and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/mucopolysaccharide_diseases_d.html - accessed 3/11/2012.trams, tramways, visitors, btm, tickets, special trams

Has a strong association with a number of well known tram enthusiasts, some of whom were involved in tram preservation and the event to celebrate No. 27's million miles in Ballarat (not that it was correct at the time).Photocopy of a black and white photograph of Ballarat 27 at the Grey St loop with a large number of tramway enthusiasts standing in front of the tram. The tram is carrying its "Million mile banner" - 29-6-1968. Photograph on the day of the TMSV tour to celebrate the event. Written on the bottom of the sheet are the names and position on the photograph.See Key associations for hand written names and position. trams, tramways, tours, grey st loop, sebastopol, special trams, tram 27

Has a strong association with a number of well known tram enthusiasts, some of whom were involved in the BTM later on.Black and white photograph of an all night tour group - Flinders St, 3AM, 17-12-1966, group standing in front of 980 showing Special. Written on the back of a railway circular are the names and position on the photograph.See Key associations for hand written names and position. trams, tramways, tours, flinders st, special trams, tram 980

Yields information about the special tram ran for a bike club visit on a Sunday morning.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No.35 as a special, carrying Melbourne bike club's members in Sturt St, Sunday morning 10-3-57". Has two bikes alongside the tram. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 35 as special, carrying Melbourne bike club's members in Sturt St, Sunday morning 10-3-57" with number "T243" in top right hand corner with W. Jack stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, bicycles, special trams, tram 35

Photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 20 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 20 has Advertisements for the SEC, Ilford Film and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeYields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album. On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, No. 20 Service car, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, Mt Pleasant terminus 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1268" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, mt pleasant, tram 20, tram 18, tram 37

Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 11 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 11 has Advertisements for the SEC, and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat AETA Special Tour, Nos. 18 and 37 as specials, No. 11 as service car, Sebastopol terminus, 21st April 1962" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1269" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, sebastopol, tram 11, tram 18, tram 37

Yields information about the AETA tour in 1962 and the trams used.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of two trams at the Lydiard St North terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 18 has roof Advertisements for White Florists of Sturt St and Lancashire's of Bridge St and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. No. 37 has an SEC "Switch to Electric Cooking" roof Advertisements. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Nos. 18 and 37 at Lydiard St Nth 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1267" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, lydiard st north, tram 18, tram 37

Yields information about some of the participants in the AETA's visit to Ballarat in 1962.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the AETA organisers (Keith Kings, Bob Prentice) alongside Les Denmead and ? in front of No. 18 parked at City Loop - Keith Kings print, who took the photo? 21-4-62 See image i2 for rear of photograph.On rear of photograph in ink "AETA Group in front of tour specials 18 & 37, City Loop 21/4/62 Ballarat" and K.S. Kings stamp in top right hand corner with "N(g)(16)" written in ink.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, city loop, group photo, tram 18

Photograph taken during Easter 1962 AETA tour of Ballarat with trams 37 and 18 at the Victoria St terminus. Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962Black and white photograph printed on Ilford paper.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, tram 18, tram 37, victoria st.

Photograph taken during Easter 1962 AETA tour of Ballarat with trams 37 and 18 waiting in Lydiard St North to the North of the level crossing. Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962Black and white photograph printed on Ilford paper. has "tram" and "trams at" in red ink on the side of the print.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, tram 18, tram 37, lydiard st

Photograph taken during Easter 1962 AETA tour of Ballarat with trams 37 and 18 at the Lydiard St North terminus. Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962Black and white photograph printed on Ilford paper. has "tram" and "trams at" in red ink on the side of the print.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, tram 18, tram 37, lydiard st

Print of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 7868 for the negative.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Wal Jack's note on rearWal Jack number stamp and number T23PC.tramways, trams, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, cobb & co, tram 23

Photograph of the three trams at the Mt Pleasant terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. No. 20 the service tram, 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 20 has Advertisements for the SEC, Ilford Film and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. See item 5249 for a similar Wal Jack photo. The date and location on the rear of the photo are incorrect. Yields information about the trams used for an AETA visit in 1962 and worked within the service trams.Black and white photograph printed on Ilford paper.on rear in ink "Drummond St North 7th April 1962"trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, mt pleasant, tram 20, tram 18, tram 37

Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements., Has a strong association with a BTPS organised tour and yields information about the tour arrangements.Spirit duplicated, handwritten Special Table" or timetable for a BTPS charter tram tour. Issued by the MMTB for a BTPS special charter on 9/1/1974 (going away tour for Warren Doubleday), Inspector Davies, out of South Melbourne Depot. Gives time and route arrangements. 2nd copy on pink card, added 18/8/2007 from Warren Doubleday's papers.trams, tramways, btps, charters, special trams

Has a strong association with BTM staff and the launch of the Gold Tram.Laminated A4 colour print of a group of people inside No. 45, as the Gold Tram on the day of the launch, 22 June 2001. BTM members has Warren Doubleday and Stephen Butler, David Vendy, and others in the photograph. See Reg Item 1780 for other details.trams, tramways, btm, gold tram, special trams, tram 45