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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No risk to City's tram study funds" Coalition", 19/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Article from page 5 of The Courier, Monday 19/2/1996 written by Ian Haberfield and Brigitte Ellemor that funding for the tramway feasibility study would proceed under a coalition government. At the time, an election campaign was underway. Quotes Senator Macdonald, Opposition spokesman for Regional Development and Jenny Beacham, ALP Candidate for Ballarat who said the study would be axed under a Coalition Government. Has a photo of jenny Beacham as part of the article.trams, tramways, feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram carries Ballarat message to City Circle", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... carries Ballarat message to City Circle" Newspaper The Courier ...Article from the front page of The Courier, Saturday 24/2//1996 written by Ian Haberfield with photo by Herman Ruyg of BTM W4 671 leaving the depot loaded on a truck the previous day end route to Melbourne to run on the city Circle tram route. Tram has "City Circle" showing in destination box. Notes comments by Peter Hiscock about the tram itself, the BTM works, and that Alan Brown, Public Transport Minister has granted permission for the tram to run on the City Circle.trams, tramways, btm, city circle, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Big hitters go to bat for Ronaldson", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... for Ronaldson" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Article from the front page 10 of The Courier, Saturday 24/2//1996 that the previous day Coalition big hitters (Liberal) Senators Ian Macdonald and Robert Hill were in Ballarat supporting Michael Ronaldson's campaign for a House of Representatives seat. Mr. Ronaldson was in hospital at the time unable to take part in the campaign. Senator Macdonald said that the Ballarat's tramway study would go ahead fully funded under a Coalition government. Has a photo of Senator Ian Macdonald along with Australian Chamber of Manufactures regional Manager Kay Macauley. Has newspaper details glued onto to the top of the cutting.trams, tramways, feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Jumping gun on tram debate", 26/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
... gun on tram debate" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Letter to the Editor of the Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 26/2/1996 written by Frank Puls (a BTM member) of Humffray St. Ballarat about the tram debate and that people should wait for the outcome of the Ballarat Tramway feasibility study before getting "hysterical", "but until then, the protesters appear to be jumping the gun." Has paper and details glued to right hand top edge of cutting. Collected by Frank Puls on behalf of the Museum.trams, tramways, feasibility study, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, G A Laurens - first tram driver, 31/12/1994 12:00:00 AM
... driver Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Cutting from the In Retrospect section of The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 31/12/1994 in the 50 years ago section about the retirement of Mr. G.A. Laurens who retired from SEC in August, who drove the first electric tram in Ballarat and in Bendigo.Two "x"'s in blue ink.trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, bendigo, first tram -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Mair St. Traffic lights were Ballarat's first", 12/08/1995 12:00:00 AM
... first" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Cutting from the "For the Record" section of The Courier, Ballarat's weekend magazine of Saturday August 12, 1995 about the location of Ballarat's first set of traffic lights. Were at the corners Mair St. with the intersection of Doveton, Armstrong and Lydiard Streets. The latter had trams at the time. They became operational about May 1970. Generally understood not installed at other streets at the times because of the complexity of the tramway system and its impending closure. Item written by Danny Roberts.trams, tramways, traffic lights, lydiard st. north, ballarat -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram turns heads in Melbourne", 8/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8... in Melbourne" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8 March, 1996 with story and picture by Alison Wynd of BTM Tram 671 running in Melbourne on the City Circle tram route. Has Flinders St. station in the background. Tram is leaving the safety zone at corner of Flinders and Swanston, eastbound in Flinders St. Quotes Warren Doubleday. 1494..1 - actual clipping 1494.2 - photocopy of the page from the Ballarat Courier - was on page 3.trams, tramways, btm, melbourne, city circle, city of ballarat -
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Newspaper, N. Hill, "Off the rails about our trams", 27/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 27/3/1996, titled "Off the rails about our trams" written by N. Hill of Skipton St. Ballarat responding to a letter from M. Sargent of March 9 see Reg. Item 1498. Supports the return of trams to Ballarat. On the bottom of the cutting, a piece of tape has been added to add newspaper details.On the bottom edge " Ballarat Courier WED 27/3/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, D. Stabb, "Trams possible but not desirable", 24/04/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 24/4/1996 written by D. Stabb of Clyde St. Ballarat hoping that no one will fund a feasibility study of trams in Ballarat, undesirable, interfere with motorists and pedestrians, use buses "to get people back into the centre of our lovely city."In the top right hand corner "The Courier 24/4/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Study into demand for Ballarat trams", 27/05/1996 12:00:00 AM
... for Ballarat trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Item from the Ballarat Courier of 27/5/1996, quoting Peter Hiscock that tenders would be called within the next two months to carry out a marketing study on the viability of a tourist-oriented service. Notes tie with the feasibility study which would look at the engineering aspects.In the bottom right hand corner "Courier 27/5/96".marketing study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, M. Sargent, "Use tram money for employment schemes", 9/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letters to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat, of 9/3/1996 written by M. Sargent of Mt. Clear saying that the money use to bring trams back to Ballarat would be a waste of money and should be spent on schemes to help the long term unemployed. Also any work would cause disruption, roundabouts to be rebuilt, and countless accidents. Has been cut from the newspaper and the one long column of print cut into three and taped into a single squarer sheet of paper.In the top right hand corner "The Ballarat Courier 9/3/96".letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, Lorrie Brown, "Tram plan derailed by lack of funding", 16/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
Item from the Ballarat Courier of 16/11/1996 written by Lorrie Brown quoting Peter Hiscock, chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board that the funding for the feasibility study into the plan to re-introduce trams back to Ballarat, was still awaiting funding support from the State Government. Looks at the route outlines and the trams in Christchurch. Peter expressed surprise that the Ballarat Council had not lent its financial support. Includes a photo of Peter in a reflective mood. Item on Page 2 of the Courier.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper - Newspaper Headline Display Banner sheet, The Courier Ballarat, "Federal aid for tram plan", 4/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Ballarat Courier shop display headline banner sheet for Saturday January 4, 1997 with "The Courier" logo and the words "FEDERAL AID FOR TRAM PLAN" in large print. Copy 1 - has "Bridge Mall Newsagency, 68-70 Bridge Mall, Ballarat 3350 phone 3133 52"stamp on top, on off white paper. Copy 2 - on yellowish paper and some creases. Copy 3 - on white paper, but slightly yellowed.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, Elise Sullivan, "Govt help for our tram plan", 4/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Front page of The Courier, Ballarat Saturday 4/1/1997 written by Elise Sullivan about the announcement the previous day that the Federal Government announced a grant of $20,000 for a feasibility study into the return of trams to Ballarat. Grant announced by Ballarat MHR, Michael Ronaldson. Also quotes Ballarat Tourism Board Executive Director Andrew McEvoy that the news of the grant was "fantastic". Item continues onto the top right hand corner of page 2. Mr. McEvoy said that further money was required for the study. Also includes a small photo of Andrew McEvoy.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, Angela Carey, "Support for trams - Visitors like the idea but residents shy at the cost.", 9/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Item written by Angela Carey in The Courier, Ballarat, page 1 on 9/1/1997 reporting on a survey by the Courier the previous day. Response to the question "Do you think Ballarat City Council should spend money to bring trams back to Ballarat?" Yes - 71%, No - 24% and unsure - 3%. Gives a breakdown between residents and visitors and general comments.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, surveys -
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Newspaper, F. Raymond Haddon, "Don't make trams depend on profit", 13/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 13/1/1997 by F.Raymond of Haddon commenting on Peter Hiscock's statement of 7/1/1997 and the proposed feasibility study is not constrained by a narrow 'must be profitable' philosophy. Notes the success of Bendigo and the Melbourne City Circle tram route. Cutting has been glued together reducing the item from three columns to two by gluing heading and first three lines on top of the rest of the cutting."Ballarat Courier 13/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor -
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Newspaper, R. Grange, "Trams low on the priority list", 14/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 14/1/1997 R. Grange, York St. Ballarat questioning the priorities at looking at the return of trams to Ballarat Street, against other works. Project would be mainly for the benefit of Sovereign Hill."Ballarat Courier 14/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor -
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Newspaper, P.H. Dixon, "Another view on trams", 16/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 P.H. Dixon, Parker St. Ballarat saying that he supports the concept, but that horse drawn vehicles should be considered as well and looking for feedback."Ballarat Courier 16/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia," in green ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor -
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Newspaper, Gabrielle Hodson, "Tram costs put at $1.3m a km", 18/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Item written by Gabrielle Hodson in The Courier, Ballarat, page 6 on 18/1/1997 quoting a figure provided by Dave Macartney of the BTM that tram tracks could cost about $1.3m / km. This is for single track compared to about $1.9m/km in Melbourne for double track. Notes comments by Andrew McEvoy of the Ballarat Tourism Board and spokesman for the new Victorian Transport Minister, Gavin Clancy. Also has a cartoon by Burns - titled "The Affordability" Item has been cut so the date and paper details are on a narrow folded strip attached to the main item."Frank Puls" in blue ink in the top right hand corner.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, transport minister -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Horse drawn trams a cheaper option", 18/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997... Sturt St Vine Hotel Newspaper clipping from The Courier ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 page 28, Saturday Magazine, In Retrospect Section, featuring two postcards from the past and associated story expanding on Mr. Phil Dixon's letter to the Courier (Reg. Item 1506) about the possible use of horse trams instead of electric trams in Ballarat. Item compiled by Lorrie Brown. Item title "Horse drawn trams a cheaper option". Features two postcards: 1 - Horse tram No. 5 by A. Ronalds Vine Hotel, Macarthur St. Ballarat. 2. Horse tram ascending Sturt St. by Camp St. on the north side of Sturt Street with buildings in the background.horse trams, ballarat revival, sturt st, vine hotel -
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Newspaper, P. Shaw and Moola St. Ballarat, "Lake trams must top priority", 30/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 30/1/1997 written by P. Shaw of Moola St. Ballarat stating the it is more important that the trams go around the lake rather than going into the City."Courier 30/1/97" in blue ink on bottom edge.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, lake wendouree -
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Newspaper, J. Parkin and Oakbank and Bungaree, "Modern City or a museum?", 22/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier Ballarat, page 26, 22/2/1997 written by J. Parkin "Oakbank" Bungaree concerning the recent newspaper space given to the Lydiard St. railway gates issue and the return of trams to Ballarat. Refers to a previous possibility of reviving the Buninyong Line for tourist purposes. No objection to trams around the lake. Has newspaper details stapled along left hand edge."Sat 22/297" in top left hand corner.lydiard st. gates, ballarat revival, buninyong railway -
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Newspaper, Paul Nolan and Glenn Shields, "Jenkins calls for tourist trolleys on our streets", 26/2//1997
Article in The Courier, Ballarat 26/2/1997, page 3, written by Paul Nolan reporting on the proposals by Paul Jenkins MLA for Ballarat West that motor buses dressed as "trolleys" be used to transport visitors around Ballarat prior to the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat streets. Features a computer image by Glenn Shields of on the Disneyland "trolleys" superimposed on the photo of the Ballarat Town Hall. (btm1511i1) and a cartoon by Burns (btm1511i2)."Wednesday February 26 1997 pg3" in blue ink along top right hand edge.tourist bus, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, disneyland -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams in Ballarat - Would you like to see that?", 19/05/1997 12:00:00 AM
... like to see that?" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Item in the Education Section of The Courier Ballarat, Monday 19/5/1997 giving a background to the trams in Ballarat and asking a series of questions for students to consider. Information given was comments by local residents for and against, questions, suggested routes, use of horse trams, map and a photo of SEC No. 31 at the junction of Mt. Pleasant and Victoria St. routes. Has newspaper details stapled to the top right hand corner of item.An "X" in the top left hand corner.education, ballarat revival, horse trams, students -
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Newspaper, Lyndal Reading, "Tourist will see city's sights from greater height", 27/01/1998 12:00:00 AM
Article from The Courier Ballarat 27/1/1998, page 3 written by Lyndall Reading about the introduction of a double deck tourist bus service to Ballarat by the "London Bus Company". Has a photo of the bus by the Town Hall. Quotes City of Ballarat Executive Director of Tourism, Tom Smith and proprietor, Tim Borchers.sturt st., town hall, tourist bus, london bus -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Enjoy a grandstand view of the Lake", 20/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... a grandstand view of the Lake" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Page 14, Tuesday 20/6/2000 detailing operation of the BTM Wendouree Parade service during the June 2000 school holidays. Gives details of the operation, contact details (Stephen Butler). Accompanying is a photo of trams 40, 671, 13 and 26 at the Gardens Loop during Boxing Day 1999 and a two column wide advertisement for the BTM offering a free souvenir Badge Offer. See images for advertisement and photo. (Note very few badges were distributed)btm, school holidays, advertisements, gardens loop -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram's fate unknown", 9/08/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 9/8... Drive Feasibility Study "Page 4, The Courier, Ballarat Monday ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 9/8/1999 about the return of trams to Ballarat. Article followed the item in the Melbourne Herald Sun, (Reg. Item 1624) on 6/8/1999 about the same subject and quoting Judy Verlin, the Mayor. Judy Verlin appears to duck the issue a bit in the local paper. Says has not seen the latest report. Also quotes Peter Hiscock of Sovereign Hill. Has photograph of Dave O' Neil putting up the pole on tram 40 at St. Aidans Drive."Page 4, The Courier, Ballarat Monday August 9, 1999" in blue ink along top edge.ballarat revival, st aidans drive, feasibility study -
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Newspaper, John Dyall, "Trams gone but not forgotten", 19/09/1981 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Saturday Sept... Extensions Ballarat History Newspaper clipping from The Courier ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Saturday Sept. 19, 1981 - Saturday Magazine - featuring the BTPS and 10 years since the closure of the Ballarat System. Article contains story of the Ballarat tramways, the establishment of the Museum, closure and statement from Richard Gilbert, General Manager of the BTPS. Article written by John Dyall. Notes that the depot extension is to be "officially opened today" and that coupons are printed in the newspaper, giving free rides for the day. Article features: 1635i1 - photo of tram 27 in Wendouree Parade with the Brambles advertisement on the roof, Twin Lakes sign and showing 'St Aidans Drive'. 1635i2 - photo of single truck car southbound in Lydiard St. North, taken from Craig's Hotel. 1635i3 - map of the tramway system from a Modern Tramway Magazine. Map prepared by W. J. Wyse compiled from a sketch drawn by A.T. Marshall. Map dated 3/62 2nd copy added 26-05-2006 1635.1 - Free ride coupon - giving details of free ride offer on 19 and 20 Sept. 1981. 1635.2 - pages 28 and 29 and associated pages of The Courier, containing the above items. btps, 10th anniversary, depot extensions, ballarat history -
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Document - Photocopy, Warren Doubleday, ESCo 16, Nov. 1993
A3 size photo copy enlargement of a photograph of an ESCo tramcar on a property near Ballarat. Was printed in the Souvenir Supplement Issue of the closure of the Ballarat Tramways - see Reg item 269. The caption for the photograph in this article gave the tram number as No. 16. Was made for the first depot display board on ESCo No. 12, c Nov. 1993 from newspaper cutting loaned by Alan Bradley. Was used in an item in The Courier Ballarat, 19/1/1993 requesting information on the location of the tramcar, following an enquiry from the BTPS.trams, tramways, esco, scrapped trams -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Horse drawn transport Heritage", 11/05/1993 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650, page 5, from the Courier 11/5/1993 with the Heritage Column, about horse trams and the building of them. Has a reproduction of the photograph of the workmen who assembled Horse Tram No. 1 in front of the Wendouree Parade Depot - See Reg. Item No. 765. Built by Duncan and Fraser From information given by R. Kellett identifies a number of people around the tram: These are George Fraser, Peter Hadgetts, George Barnett, Moyce and Lang blacksmiths, Nichols, Gaston, Buckley, George Armstrong, John Cameron, Si Barker, W. Skewes as carpenters. Additional name - from Doug Bunker, Victor Harbor horse tram - person with one knee up is a painter, person lying in front of tram - a Mr. Carmichael. See also Reg Items 765 and 3042 for other prints of the same photograph. See Reg item 4480 for details of some of the people around the tram.duncan & fraser, horse trams, assembly, buildings, heritage