Has a strong association with Austin Brehaut, Priest for the Anglican Church and a BTM Conductor..1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 3/8/2013, titled "Church hero farewelled", reporting on the death of Austin Brehaut. Story by Fiona Henderson, with a Jeremy Bannister photo of Austin in front on No. 26. Reports on Austin's career in the Anglican Church, as a BTM Conductor and his other local work. See also Reg Item 8152 for another copy with other memorials. .2 - Funeral requiem service held at the Holy Trinity Church Sebastopol, August 5 - 8 page A5 document with a photo of Father Brehaut on the cover.btm, conductors, anglican church, funeral

Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier., Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier.Set of four documents concerning the derailment of tram 35 on 26/6/1952 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts. All documents have rounded corners. .1 - Memorandum on SEC paper, light green sheet, dated 18/7/1962 from the Engineer and Manager of the SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, regarding the Courier's reports and the Parliamentary report. .2 - Memorandum on a green sheet forwarding Press cuttings and the Work's Superintendent's report re the derailment. .3 - Handwritten report dated 4/7/1962 re the derailment, three sheets on ruled paper, cause of the derailment, works to repair, derailment of 36 at the same location on 3/7 (twice), trackwork issues, track repairs being undertaken and comments re The Courier's reporting. Signed by W. Linaker. May have been the draft pending typing. .4 - Plain sheet with three newspaper clippings - all 4/7/1962 a - "putting off evil day" - questioning the track maintenance as a precursor to closure. Supportive of the trams. b - "Off the Lines" - reporting on the derailment of tram 36 twice that day. c - "Two Tram Derailments" - photo of tram 36, side on view, derailed. trams, tramways, sec, trackwork, derailments, accidents

Set of 7 items related to the proposed extension of the BTM's depot to the south, Dec. 2019. Comprises: .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 19/12/2019 titled "Tram Museum's big plans", advising that the proposal was being advertised by Heritage Victoria, along with a photo of No. 26. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/2019 for the advertising the permit application under the Heritage Act 2017 - in the Public Notice section. .3 - Digital image of "Museum Extension - Heritage Impact Statement - revised Oct. 2019." - 16 A4 pages. .4 - Digital image of Plans - 8 sheets of the proposal by MKM constructions. .5 - Digital image of Report - Urber Arbor - Arboricultural Report - Tree Management Plan. .6 - Digital image of Coloured site plan and drawings showing proposal depot trackwork and support mechanism around trees. Note this does not open on dbTextWorks interface. .7 - Digital image of 11 sheets of concept plans for the exterior and interior of the museum proposal by MKM Constructions. .8 - digital image of the advertising sign on the rear wall of the depot taken 7-1-2019. A similar poster was on the south east corner of the depot.btm, museum, drawings, depot extensions, heritage buildings, heritage, trackwork

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 31/5/1971, titled "Society formed to Preserve Trams" (newspaper date, with page 2), about the formation the previous day of the BTPS at a meeting of the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee with a membership of 55 people to retain a tourist tram system for Ballarat. Gives names of the elected office bearer, details of proposals, some costs, alternative sites and that a tram was chartered before the meeting. 1071.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. Second cutting dated "14/7/71" from the Courier titled "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams" of the three stage plan for phasing out of the trams in Ballarat. The plan was announced by Transport Regulation Board the previous day. August 23 - Drummond St North and Victoria St., Sept. 6 for Gardens via Sturt St and Mt Pleasant and Sept 20 for Lydiard St. North and Sebastopol. 1071.2 - as above, original clipping, donated by Dave Macartney, added 10/9/2013In red ink in upper right hand corner of second cutting, "14/7/71" Has numerous pencil and pen marking from previous use, possibly at Ronaldson and Tippet where the donor worked.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, transport regulation board, tram services, btps

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from the Courier, Ballarat, Monday April 19, 1971, titled "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists" front page as it gives the price (of 6 cents) and number of pages (16), with the article about the first positive move to establish a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade as a historical feature and tourist attraction was made with the formation of a project committee yesterday. Covers the formation of the Lake Wendouree Tramways Museum Committee, 50 people attending the meeting at Brown Hill, mentions Mr. Maurice Calnin, Mr. C. (Bill) Jessup, (spelt Jessop) and gives notes on proposals, other similar museum and potentials. Item was spread over two pages, second part on page 13. Both sections have been cut out and pasted adjacent to each other. 1074.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. 1074.2 - front page of The Courier. Note the report on the Victorian elections on the lower part of the cover. Item added and image updated 10/9/2013.On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps

01 Gives an account of the Morey Gates and Pergola over time and 02 the Ballarat Courier 16/12/1893 gives an account of the Unveiling of the Two Marble Lions in the Gardens being postponed.Important in the History of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as gifts designed in Ballarat and to adorn main entrance to the Gardens01 One half page in point form 02 Ballarat Courier 16/12/1893 02 References written in black biro, 2nd column of page and reference to presentations by Morey and Ham. Ballarat Courier, 18/8/1894.morey gates, pergola in the ballarat botanical gardens. chronology of the gates and pergola, donor of gates and pergola, construction, designers, damage to structures, original plan, mr d. ham mlc, two marble lions in the ballarat botanical gardens, mr e. morey mlc., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat

Yields information about the relocation of the bogie trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot in the gardens and partly how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Trams roll again", Wednesday 19/7/1972 of tram 40 in Wendouree Parade behind John Withers Land Rover and tram 38 on the temporary access track the previous day, while being moved into the new depot. A "Warning Oncoming Trams" lies against a tree near 40. Was on the front page of the newspaper. See Reg. item 1788, 1789 and 1790 for further references. See Reg Item 3820 for a print of the actual photograph and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972.btps, moving trams, depot junction

Ballarat Courier Publication Issue 4 as 6 monthly Visitor/Tourist Guide. Including details of events in calendar format as well as some stores relating to major events, eg. the Begonia Festival Issue 4 - July to Dec. 1998, p20 under heading of Transport and tours, suggestion to historic tram ride, followed by a 1/6 page coloured photo of tram 26. Also on same page "City Circle Heritage Tour Bus" item. See 776.1 and .2 for previous issues. See Reg Item 5465 for City Circle Bus brochure.tourism, btm, tourist guides

Newspaper clipping (page 5) from The Courier, 7/9/1971 with a photo of Davis Bus Lines bus (KXY 386) picking up passengers at Mt Pleasant. bound for Sturt St. West. Bus showing route "15". In adjacent column is a story about tram crusader Mr. Alf Mercer addressing a large crowd on Sunday (5/9), aimed at resisting the introduction of buses to Ballarat. Mr. Mercer, a tram driver also commented on employment difficulties facing redundant drivers. Note the two SEC workers in Reg Item 1035 in the background.trams, tramways, buses, sturt st. west, closure, mt pleasant

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 advising that no more work on the removal of tram tracks in Sturt St. will be undertaken by the Country Roads Board until early next year (1972). Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer (E.T.Oppy), saying that requests had been received from Council and shop keepers that Christmas shopping not be interrupted by roadworks. Mentions the period over which works were to be undertaken to remove the tram tracks (8 years), hope to do it in a shorter period of time, wet weather interfering with progress and agreements being negotiated by the Councils in Ballarat, Bendigo, the CRB and the SEC.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on right hand edge.trams, tramways, sec, country roads board, track removal, dismantling

Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/8/1971, with a photo of two Davis Bus Line buses travelling in Sturt and Drummond St., with a bus stop sign in the foreground and white marks around former tram stop signs on poles. Caption notes the buses replaced trams servicing Victoria St and the Gardens via Drummond St. North and that other services will be replaced over the next four weeks.In red ink in upper central right hand corner, "24/8/71" On sheet of paper, various ink marks and 1963/4 dates. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, drummond st., sturt st.

Newspaper Clipping of the horse tram body (No. 1) photographed visiting the Ballarat Town Hall after its recovery in Anderson St. on Friday 13/12/1985 with story and photos appearing in the Ballarat Courier of Sat. 14/12/1985. Has story of its recovery, future, and photos of Richard Gilbert (President), talking to Ian Smith (Town Clerk) and a photo of it being built at the depot in 1887. Mentions property owner, Mr. Jack Leviston. See item 735 for detail and print of photo of No. 1 by Town Hall. Second copy added 18/6/2006trams, tramways, horse trams, town hall, tram recovery

Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure

1450.1 Top right hand corner part of front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 12, 1995 used as a pointer to an article on page 5, with a small colour photo of 671 1450.2 - Item from page 5, written by Leanne Middleton, noting that Mr. Peter Hiscock, Ballarat Tourism Board Chairman was 'very optimistic' about the possibility of funding for a feasibility study on the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes that is was possible that funding was likely after speaking to the Federal Minister, Mr. Howe. Item has Newspaper name and page details taped to back of cutting. trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 2/7/1971, about the derailment of SEC Ballarat No. 41 just past the junction of Main St. and Bridge St. at about 4.10p, the previous day on the way to Mt. Pleasant. Has photo of No. 41 with the repair gang and a crew member. Note with the news item, says a pin broke and "the undercarriage of the tram collapsed". Photo has had No. 41 gone over in ink to highlight the number. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item. accidents, main st, mt pleasant

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". Reports on the proposal of the CRB to cover the tram lines in Bridge St. late next week. Advises that the track would not be dug out, but covered with a hot mix seal. Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. Were a number of problems in removing the lines from Bridge St., and proposal of Council to convert it to a pedestrian mall. Also noted proposal to remove lines in Sturt St. West and work was proceeding in Sturt St. track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st, bridge st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 15/10/1990, titled "Tram rides remain inexpensive in 'hard times'". Item quotes a statement by the President of the BTPS, Richard Gilbert that the Society's AGM had determined to keep the fares at $1 for Adults and 50c for children. Item also has notes about the Society's activities and includes a photo of eight members pushing Horse Tram No. 1 outside the depot and No. 18 in the background. Photo has Richard Gilbert, John Phillips, Paul Jordan, Paul McDonald, Alan Bradley, Carolyn Dean, Bill Kingsley and Merv Mitchell.btps, fares, horse trams

Yields information about the operation of ESCo trams in Wendouree Parade and the appearance and condition of the roadway at the time.Black and white photograph of Electric Supply Co. tram No. 18 in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Reserve area, to the west of St Aidans Drive - on present BTM track. Tram travelling east, has poles with old style bracket arms, and white wooden posts on lake side. On right side of photograph under trees is a horse drawn cart. From the Ballarat Courier, Christmas supplement of 4-12-1907. Photo features also in postcard - Reg Item 3138. Copy 2 - added 28/7/2007 - from Alan Bradley's collection of photographs, to depot 5/2007.trams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, ballarat, gardens , tram 18

Has a strong association with one of the founding members of the BTM and yields information about the closure of the tram system in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 5 August 2008, titled "Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam War, Don Kelly and the Linton fires of 1998 Keith Day and the Falkland Islands war, Herman Ruyg and the arrest of a murderer, Peter Davies and McDonalds at Bakery Hill and John Zulic and the construction of Sovereign Hill.btps, closure, last tram

Yields information the operation of a Ballarat bogie tram in Melbourne following the close of the tramway system in 1971 and gives a direct comparison with a later model Melbourne tram.Series of two Black and White newspaper photographs of the operation of Ballarat 36 in Melbourne on 22/9/1971. 3887.1 - 36 and W2 542 in bound on Princes Bridge with a number of men in hats waiting at the tram stop. Has "Tourism Week Go See Ballarat" signs on the tramcar and Jex Soap pads on No. 542. No. 36 has the destination of Sebastopol. 387.2 - a proof sheet of 12 photographs, 35mm negatives, of No. 36 in St Kilda Road/Swanston St that a photos were selected from. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. On the rear of each photograph is a Herald Sun copyright stamp.tramways, trams, hawthorn, melbourne, ballarat tourism, tram 36, tram 542

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

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, early 1940's about the Melbourne Electric Lighting Co. notifying the Councils that it is prepared to extend the tram to North Geelong and run trams to Belmont and Highton when the new bridge is erected across the Barwon after the war. Item opposite a an advertisement "Don't be caught in a Blackout" - no date on the cutting. Item was contained within the back cover of Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems" - see list. On the rear of the cutting are numerous public notices for Ballarat. geelong

Newspaper clipping, The Courier Ballarat 15/2/2020 related to the delivery of tram 407. Story by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. .1 - actual newspaper clipping (full page), includes details of the tram, interview with Tony Smith of the MTPA and comments from Alastair Reither. Notes the tram to be used in the forthcoming Begonia festival .2 - Digital copy of the newspaper entry - printed on A4 sheets. The digital entry included a video of the tram rolling off the truck. This could not be downloaded at the time. Also includes a photo of tram 661 as the floral tram. Only the relevant pages printed.mtpa, btm, w2 class, begonia festival

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 5/10/1994 about the forthcoming Central Highlands Historical Association Fair to be held at the Army Drill Hall on Sunday. Item features the planned presence of Horse Tram No. 1, the history of the horse trams, details of the CHHA's Fair and organisations attending. Features a photo of the line up of horse trams in the Gardens and one of the Ballarat Historical Society's stand the previous year. See Reg Item 802 for another reproduction of the photograph and item 9656 for a hand coloured good quality version. The one in the newspaper appears to be of better quality originally.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, chha, horse trams

Yields information about the arrival back in Ballarat of No. 13 from Lake Goldsmith, prior to unloading.825 Front page (& rear page) of the Ballarat Courier of Tuesday Dec. 6, 1983 featuring with a photograph of the return of the SECV Ballarat No. 13 to the BTPS depot. Sub heading of "And its the 13th tram in the lake sheds". Mentions owners, Lake Goldsmith and work needed to return the tram to service. Has photograph of Peter Winspur, Garry Wood, Peter Allen and Warren Doubleday standing by the truck with tram prior to unloading. 825.1 Newspaper Clipping of above, item cut out with only date on the top edge. See Reg Item 3830 for a print of the actual photograph used.trams, tramways, tram recovery, 13, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/3/2021, titled "Cars to head back to Mall" about the return of east bound traffic back to Bridge St Mall, following a City of Ballarat decision the previous day. Story by Jolyon Attwooll. Underneath is a story by Alex Ford about the Lydiard St North level crossing gates which were damaged by a Velocity set out of control during May 2020. Quotes the Acting Premier, James Merlino. All pending a accident report. Titled "Rail Gates issue 'complex': Acting Premier" See Reg Item 8108 for the next chapter - booms to be installed.bridge st, bridge mall, city of ballarat, level crossings, lydiard st nth, accidents