Yields information about the driver's tram controller in a single trucker or four wheel tram.Digital image looking out of the cab from the drivers seat across a WH T1F controller with water on the windscreen. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "A thing of beauty"trams, tramways, ballarat, controllers, drivers

Yields information about Sturt St between Lydiard St and Grenville St, part of the Victoria St route..Digital image, black and white, of No 14 descending the Sturt St hill to Grenville St, enroute to Victoria St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 14 Sturt"trams, tramways, sturt st, victoria st, tram 14

Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Main St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 outbound to Mt Pleasant in Main St Ballarat, Humffray St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 Bridge and Main"trams, tramways, main st, mt pleasant, tram 30

Two green rubber balloons with the BTM logo printed on them along with the name "Ballarat Vintage Tramway" and "Forty Years" underneath. Produced for the Family Fun Day on the 18th September 2011 to celebrate the 40 years since the closure of the SEC's Ballarat Tramway. Made by "Balloons Wow" Ballarat and filled with helium on the day - advice of Gabriele Boehle in an email to Warren Doubleday of 19/9/2011. Balloons arranged by Andrew Mitchell.Niltramways, trams, btm, 40th anniversary, family fun day, events

Item reports on the BTM running night trams to mark the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo of 33 and 40 at Gardens Loop. Item and photo by Ashleigh McMillan.Yields information about the BTM's marking of the anniversary of closure of the SEC System in 1971.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 20/9/2018 with text and photo of two trams at Gardens Loop. trams, tramways, btm, night trams, closure, tram 33, tram 40

Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's No. 13 at the St Aidans Drive terminus with a Haymes Paint Advertisement. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about BTM tram 13.Black and White photo of Ballarat 13 - BTM at St Aidans Drivebtm, trams, tramcars, tram 13

Photo of Ballarat Tramway Museum's tram 33 at the Carlton St stop with a Twin Lakes advertisement. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about BTM tram 33.Black and White photo of Ballarat 33 - BTM at Carlton Stbtm, trams, tramcars, tram 33, carlton st, twin lakes

Document prepared c1975, listing the then Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) archive collection. A supplementary list of the actual items in the collection and a marked up copy have been prepared and stored in the same sleeve.Demonstrates an archive listing c1975, possibly prepared by Bob Prentice or Neville Gower.Document - 9 foolscap sheets duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, reports, archives, btps, collection, collection management

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Geelong when the SEC took over from MESCo.Eight page booklet, centre stapled. Booklet has title "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1". Pages are numbered pages 1 to 7 Gives definitions, by-laws, fares and charges, special cars, workmen cars, regulations re passengers, behaviour, nuisances, smoking, dangerous goods, luggage and behaviour of crews. Gives schedule of sections for Geelong only. Details names of SEC Commissioners. Three copies held, all with some marked changes - see inscriptions. Copy 2 - stamped as received "11/3/1936". Has Government Printer number 12195. Basis was probably used in Ballarat and Geelong when the SEC took over until the 1937 edition issued though with fare schedules gazetted. See Fares in Ballarat – from Alan Bradley 11/4/2005 – appendix for Book Copy 1 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, a large blue cross on the front cover, on change noted on page 2, with authorisation details, pencil name on front cover that has been rubbed out, and pencil drawings on back cover and dirt marks. Has been folded vertically. Copy 2 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, has been folded vertically. Copy 3 - has "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society No. 201" written in black ink on top of cover, numerous changes in black ink throughout the booklet, in particular the word "car" substituted by "tram", renumbering of clauses and deletion of the Geelong schedule.trams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, geelong

831.1 - Aluminium plate cut and stamped with the letters and words "467026 1 / BALLARAT TRAMWAY SO / BALLARAT VIC". Used by the BTPS/BTM in the ANZ Bankcard machine as the ID plate from the late 1970's to July 1998, when replaced by the Commonwealth Bank Machine. Plate salvaged for archive storage. Has two holes and cut outs for location onto machine. 831.2 - Plastic card -with words " ANZ BANK / MERCHANT SUMMARY CARD / CREDIT CARDS" and embossed onto cards is "561057 3011 467026 1 / BALLARAT TRAMWAY SOC / BALLARAT VIC". Words ANZ in the ANZ blue style of the time, rest black printing on white card. 831.3 - Envelope that contained item 831.2 - white envelope used by the BTPS at the time, mid 1970's with handwriting in black ink "Society Bank Card / For Claiming on / To be kept in safe at all times" Envelope has the words in green ink "BALLARAT TRAMWAY PREERVATION SOCIETY LIMITED / BOX 632, P.O., BALLARAT, VICTORIA, 3350 / A voluntary organisation operating the / BALLARAT TOURIST TRAWAY / Botanic Gardens, Ballarat". Envelope printed by Milldean Press.See 831.3tramways, trams, bankcard, btps, stationery, sales

Newspaper cutting page, 6 of The Courier, Ballarat, 6 June 2013, titled "Volunteering Ballarat - United Way", advertising for volunteers for various operations, including the Ballarat Tramway Museum and Geoff Gardener and Chris Phillip's phone numbers. Part of National Volunteer Week. volunteers, btm, advertisements, united way

Photo of the depot fan and the front of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society depot, Jan. 1977. Has trams 28 (on No. 2 road) and 27 (on No. 1 road). Shows track arrangements at the time. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses Jan. 1977On the rear of the slides in black ink "1977 Ballarat Society Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom left hand corner in black ink on the other side of the slide.tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram 28, tram 27

Provides an association with an event - the reopening of the Ballarat Tramways by the BTPS in 1975. Congratulatory message from one of the first tramway museums in the world. Shows the nature of telegrams.Telegram - yellow paper, with "Australian Post Office Telegram" printed on the edges both side from the Tramway Museum Society (TMS) (Crich) to the BTPS, congratulations on the formal re-opening of the Ballarat Tramways. Date stamped 31 Jan 1975 by the Ballarat Post Office.trams, tramways, btps, reopening, celebrations, enthusiasts

Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tram system and the people involved.Black and white photographs of tram 40 entering the depot area on the night of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system - 19/9/1971 with Lew Walker at the controls. Taken by N. L. Harvey & Son. For other photographs of the event see Reg Item 1864 and 6426.On rear is the Photography stamp - "N.L. Harvey & Son - Photographers - 131 Sturt St, Ballarat" with phone numbertrams, tramways, ballarat, closure, depot, last tram, tram 40

.1 - Letter from The Ballarat Courier, on letterhead to Ellen enclosing photos of the tram 42 being moved to Zion Congregational Church Sebastopol and one photograph .2 - The Courier photograph of No. 42 - interior photo with teachers and schoolchildren after modifications to the tram - 21/11/1971 - see letter from The Courier. .3 to .6 - - photos of No. 42 at the Church - photographer Ellen. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.TRAMSet of six black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 42, interiors, zion congretational church, transporting trams, disposal of trams

.1 - No. 42 crossing Lydiard St level crossing - running Special - with the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - side on view of part of No. 42 showing the Maximum Traction Truck, Brill 22E .3 - Interior view of a Maximum Traction Tram (probably No. 42), showing controller and air gauge. .4 - Interior view of No. 42, with a note "Almost a W2 style, but more cramped" .5 - ditto showing the PMTT logo. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of five black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 42, interiors, lydiard st nth, level crossings, brill trucks, pmtt

.1 - Close up photo of a single trucker and a bogie tram showing difference in bumper heights. .2 - Photo showing the front of a single trucker (No. 26?) with the motorman leaning out the small window with a cigarette in hand. Photo dated 1970. .3 - No. 34 parked on "0" road. Photo dated 1971. .4 - Similar to .2, driver looking at photographer. .5 - Bogie tram parked on "0" road, photo dated 1970. .6 - No. 27 at Lydiard St North terminus - photo dated 1970. Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure. Yields information about the tram operations.Set of six black and white photographs contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.closure, trams, tramways, ballarat, lydiard st nth, tram 34, tram 27, depot, crews, motormen

Ballarat tram No. 30 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens, just before Ballarat Tramway Museum's junction. Has Mount Pleasant destination, large triangles on front dashes. Has just past a tram stop, No other vehicles on the roadway, including no parked motor cars.'SEC No. 30 at Gardens, Ballarat, 24-3-1959, W.Jack Photo' in blue ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, gardens, wendouree parade, tram 30

Published for the staff of the SEC in Jan 1971 features general SEC staff news, Eastern Metro, staff news including the retirement of Mr G H J Satchell, with photo, Temporary Traffic Inspector Ballarat tramways.Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.Magazine, 12 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.Has RHSV stamp on the cover.tramways, secv, retirements, ballarat, inspectors

Newspaper report from the Ballarat Times regarding a Liberal party pledge to extend the Ballarat Tramway Museum line in Wendouree Parade by Samantha McIntosh. Has a photo of Paul Mong and Samantha standing in front of Cuthberts 939.Yields information about a Liberal Party 2022 Election campaign in Ballarat.Digital Image of a Cutting from the Ballarat News 11-11-2022 re Liberal Party plan to extend the tramway to Durham Pointbtm, track extension, new tramways, liberal party, samantha mcintosh

Painted red band on top, white band with block letters & now unpainted band on base- was red. Galvanised sheet back- with 4-3mm dia holes in corners. See p55 of K.S. Kings " The Ballarat Tramways"Demonstrates a tram stop sign made for a specific stop for use by School children.Semi circular tram stop sign, galvanised steel sheet metal.trams, tramways, tram stops, secv, ballarat, schools

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams up to 1967 when the rolls were replaced with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll white lettering on black background used in Ballarat until late 1967, replaced by black letters on white background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. Has a short section of white on the top of the roll and larger section at bottom. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in white paint on black gloss paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. See also Reg Item 4121 for another example and K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives.tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll

Eight page printed document or report titled "A Further Lease of Life " written for BTM magazine Fares Please!, in September 2003. The document is a transcript of a memo prepared by the Ballarat Tramways Branch Superintendent dated 7 May 1948. Written by A. V. Mawby. The document examines the running condition of the Ballarat Tramway system, including the rolling stock, buildings, permanent way, overhead equipment, passenger numbers. The document was written to advise the Ballarat SEC Branch Manager what would be required for extended operation of the system. Eight sheets of A4 paper stapled in top left hand corner. Images added 29/11/2016.trams, tramways, ballarat, reports, permanent way, rolling stock

Black and white photographs of Cable car and trailer on display at Beaufort Victoria Lake Goldsmith Steam Traction Rally mid 1980's. This cable car set operated on Ballarat Tramway Museum track during Begonia Festivals 1987-1988. Photos by George Bishop.On the back photo in ink "Cable car and trailer on display at Beaufort Victoria Lake Goldsmith Steam Traction/ G.Bishop photo"tramways, trams, cable trams, lake goldsmith

Original bromide on A4 paper reproduction for BTPS advertising, illustrations, logo, three quarter front on view of tram. 3270.1 - No. 27 - with the words Ballarat Tourist Tramway top and bottom. Tram destination showing Carlton St. 3270.2 - No. 33 - with words Ballarat Vintage Tramwaytrams, tramways, btps, btm, logos, advertisements, illustrations

Series of two digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 12/6/2014 with the concrete being poured on 12-6-14 by Peter Waugh. 6029.1 - Paul Mong and ?? screeding off the concrete slab. 6029.2 - ditto with the isolating transformer in the background.Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction

Yields information about the way trams were driven in relation to the use of the tram controller.Digital image of a Motorman or driver's hand on the controller of a single truck car, or WH T1F controller, with the air gauge in the view as well. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Motorman's Hand"trams, tramways, tramcars, drivers, motormen, controllers