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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "David Kellet's life on the trams' (Kellett), 4/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
... ) Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650, page 20, from the Courier 4/1/1994, heritage column written by Lorrie Brown on memories of former tram driver David Kellett. Headline has name spelt with one t, rest of item, double t's. Item describes David's life and experience with the trams, and accidents, conductors, Sebastopol. Has photo of a stop work meeting in front of the Wendouree Parade depot in which David is identified and a photo of David Kellett and Frank Scruse and two visitors from Adelaide in front of a tram. See Reg Item 7139 for a layout of the men names, 7140.1 for a digital image of the original photo and 7140.2 for a marked up copy of the photograph. See Reg item 7144 for an digital image of the original of the photograph featuring the two Adelaide visitors.dave kellett, heritage, stop work, accidents -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC offers historic property for sale", 20/02/1993 12:00:00 AM
... property for sale" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650 from the Courier 20/2/1993 about the sale of the former SEC Ballarat Head Office in Wendouree Parade Ballarat. Has photo of building. Item gives details of size, agent, and brief history. Item written by Julia Balderstone.sec, head office, administration, property -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lake trams do big business", Jan.1989
... . "Lake trams do big business" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Jan 1989 - about the operations of the BTPS over the holiday period. Item has photo of Richard Gilbert turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14. Also quotes Richard about the number of passengers carried, details of the BTPS and where people could join. Item dated from a bereavement notice on back page for a death that occurred on 25/12/1988.btps, carlton st, operations -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old Rattlers may not be a thing of the past", 13/09/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 13/9/1997... Jelbart Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 13/9/1997 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 13/9/1997. Page 23 - two postcards from the past, sent in by people seeking details of the photographs. Top postcard - sent in by Deborah Hetherington, shows a parade in Sturt St. near Grenville St. with the top of a horse tram in the bottom left hand corner - see btm1665i1. Lower postcard - sent in by Colin Holmes at the corner of Sturt and Doveton St. of a Jelbart Company field day, possibly about 1920. Has an ESCo tram in the background. See btm1665i2. Page 24 - item "For the Record" column, written by Danny Roberts about the closure of the tramways in 1991, giving details of the last tram (No. 40), the history of trams in Ballarat, the crew on the "last" tram, and short notes on the possible return of trams to Ballarat. See the June 2010 issue of Fares Please! for an article written by Colin Holmes on Jelbart and the Ballarat roller.closure, last tram, parades, jelbart -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, On right track again", Jan. 1975
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat Jan. 1975..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat Jan. 1975 with a photo of SEC Ballarat No. 26 on No.3 road of the BTPS Depot. Tram has a SEC Briquette advertisement. Item notes that the trams will be back on the road next month and that the Official opening will be on Sat. Feb. 1, 1975. Has back to school advertisement on rear of cutting. Second copy added 25/10/2005.btps, reopening -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams to be painted in old colors", Aug. 1980
... " Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from an August 1980 supplement to The Courier, Ballarat, about tourist attractions in the Ballarat district. On page 3 is an item about the BTPS repainting the trams in old colour schemes. Mentions 28, 38 , 26 and 11. Also gives notes about the Museum's operations. Features a photograph of No. 38 outside the depot in the final SEC colour scheme, prior to the extensions of the depot being carried out. On page 6 is an item about Sovereign Hill.btps, ballarat, colour schemes, livery -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "City's golden gift from Bendigo", 2/03/2001 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 2/3/2001... Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 2/3/2001, titled ...Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 2/3/2001, titled "City's golden gift from Bendigo", page 5. Item written by Mariza Fiamengo about the delivery of the Gold Tram (Ballarat 45) from Bendigo, the previous day. Mentions the 1951 painting of trams to celebrate the 100th anniversary, sponsorship from the Country Victoria Tourism Council, Sovereign Hill and the Ballarat Tourism Board. Photo shows the tram about to be positioned on its trucks.gold tram, bendigo, btm, gold -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Golden ride for Bracks at festival", 3/03/2001 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 3/3/2001... BTM Gold Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 3/3 ...Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 3/3/2001, titled "Golden ride for Bracks at festival", page 6. Item written by Mariza Fiamengo about Victorian Premier Steve Bracks driving the Gold tram to the opening of the Begonia Festival the previous day. Has a photo of Steve Bracks and BTM Vice President, Stephen Butler at the controls.gold tram, begonia festival, btm, gold -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Down the Tracks", Jan. 1997
... Newspaper cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat, "Down... - in black ink "p26 Courier 31/1/1997" Newspaper cuttings from ...Newspaper cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat, "Down the Tracks" column with notes Mr. Maurie Calnin JP. Mr Calnin was the President of the BTPS in the early 1970's. The item records Mr. Calnin's days as a Victorian Railway's North Ballarat Railway Workshop employee, a JP and a Magistrate on the Children's Court. 1735.1 - Ballarat Courier, p30, 24/1/1997 - 118H x 79W 1735.2 - Ballarat Courier, p26. 31/1/1997 - 190H x 96W1735.1 - in black ink 4 "*"'s on the top edge, "Courier p30 24/1/1997" and "former BTPS President" 1735.2 - in black ink "p26 Courier 31/1/1997"btps, magistrate, north ballarat workshops -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan for return of Trams", 16/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 16... Hill Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 16/1/1980, titled "Plan for return of Trams". Item describes a handwritten proposal that had been sent to the City of Ballarat by a Mr Daryl Jones for a tramway from the Botanic Gardens to Sovereign Hill. Proposals to be reviewed by Council, who had not heard of them before.tramway proposals, sovereign hill -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Moving Out", 11/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 11/2... for photographs at Kaniva. "Moving Out" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 11/2/1972, titled "Moving Out" about the loading of Ballarat Tram No. 30 to go to Kaniva. Acquired by the Kaniva Lions Club. Photo shows three cranes loading the tram onto the truck at the SEC's Ballarat North yard where it had been stored. Cutting date Secured to the top of the cutting with adhesive tape. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself. See Reg Item 6615 for photographs at Kaniva.kaniva, loading trams, transporting trams, disposal -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New futures for tram shelters", 23/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/6... Shelters Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/6/1971, titled "New futures for tram shelters" with a subtitle, "Sturt street tram shelters are in demand." Two requests for the use of the tram stop shelter at Grenville St. had been received by the City Council. Ballarat Region Tourist Promotion Association suggested it be developed as a tourist information centre and Ballarat Council of Churches wanted to place a Christmas Crib during the Christmas season. Council decided to allow for one Christmas only and suggested that the Shelter at Lydiard St. be used by the Tourist Association. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.grenville st, tram stops, shelters, sturt st -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Breakdown blocks line", 2/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 2/7... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 2/7/1971, about ...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 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Now everyone wants a tram", 22/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... of Trams SEC Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 22/7/1971, titled "Now everyone wants a tram". Item reports on the 117 applications for the 48 trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Applications from NZ, UK and USA had been received. Mentions the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Borough of Sebastopol. The SEC was selecting the most worthy, but eliminating applications for them as sleepouts. Has a photo of No.31 at the junction of Bridge and Main Streets Ballarat. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.btps, tram acquisition, sale of trams, sec -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Days are numbered", 22/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about.... "Days are numbered" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 22/7/1971, titled, "Days are numbered" about the sight of a tram passing the Borough of Sebastopol offices will be gone forever a month from today. Trams to run for the last time on August 22. Item features a southbound or Sebastopol bound bogie tram passing the office. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. No formal date with item.sebastopol, borough of sebastopol, albert st, closure -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The changing scene", 28/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about... The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 28/7/1971, titled, "The changing ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 28/7/1971, titled, "The changing scene". Has a photograph of a single truck tram crossing Lydiard St in Sturt St with a Davis bus adjacent to the tram with the caption noting the trams will be replaced by buses next month. Has the Robert Burns statute in the background. See Reg Item 3762 for the actual Courier Photograph - a lot wider angle. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.bus replacement, sturt st, lydiard st, robert burns, statues -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council to count cost of saving some trams", 6/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... some trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 6/8/1971, titled "Council to count cost of saving some trams". Item reports on the request by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) to approve in principle, the operation of a working tramway museum in the Gardens Reserve and the use of Wendouree Parade. Notes which tramcars had been allocated to the BTPS by the SEC. Report from the tourism committee, Cr. J. A. Chisholm. Also noted work by Mr. Tom Evans MLA in Securing the SEC depot for temporary storage of the trams. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.btps, off site storage, sec depot, city of ballarat, wendouree parade -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Busy day for the trams", "Tram driver injured", 14/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat... Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat ...Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 14/8/1971, that have been taped together. 1. Titled "Busy day for the trams" featured a photo of Ballarat trams 13, 27 and another single truck at Gardens Loop the previous day carrying school children on special trams. See Reg Item 3764 for actual print of photograph. 2. Titled "Tram driver injured" reports on the injury to SEC Driver Ian Tierney of Skipton St. who was severely injured after being hit by a motorcycle outside the SEC Wendouree Parade depot at 12.55pm the previous day. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Save the Trams", 19/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... separate from item. "Save the Trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 19/8/1971. The first letter, signed by "All Het Up" pleading for the trams to be retained on a limited route serving Sovereign Hill and the Gardens and noting the tourist potential of such a tram line. A Second letter supports the retention of the trams by the BTPS in Wendouree Parade. Letter is unsigned - may not have been cut out properly. Notes the preservation of a street tramway in Montevideo. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop, accidents, injuries -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "All Aboard", 19/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 19/8/1971 ...Has a good association with the final days of the SEC Ballarat system with the operation of the trams for schools (Ballarat North Technical College) and the things that could happen while on tour - 40 derails again.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 19/8/1971, titled "All aboard". Features two photos of No. 40 and one of another bogie tram during a farewell tour of the Ballarat system the previous day by Ballarat North Technical school students. The lower photo features the school students while the upper photo shows No. 40 derailed near the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets with the Town Hall in the background. See Reg items 3765, 3766 for actual prints of the Courier photographs and Reg. item 1073 for another copy of the newspaper clipping. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself. 2nd copy - clipped from newspaper - added 17-08-2006. In good condition.special trams, derailments, sturt st, charter trams -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The buses take over", 24/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Tram Replacement Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 24/8/1971, titled "The buses take over". Item features a photo of two Davis Bus lines (lettered Davis Urban Services) at the intersection of Sturt and Drummond St. on the first day of bus operation following the closure of the Victoria St. - Gardens Line. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.buses, sturt st, drummond st, tram replacement -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Transport Services", 28/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Bendigo Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 28/2/1972, titled "Transport Services". Short item about the changeover from trams to buses in Ballarat and that the new service was proving satisfactory. Road works were being undertaken and that the Bendigo changeover would be occurring in the near future. Quotes the Victorian Transport Minister, Mr. Vernon Wilcox. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.ballarat, bus changeover, bendigo -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Man Injured", 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Ambulances Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972, titled "Man injured". Item features a story with a photo of a man injured when a piece of tram rail being removed at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts fell from the truck. Suffered multiple fractures. Has a photo of the man being lifted onto an ambulance stretcher with the ambulance alongside. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.accidents, track removal, ambulances -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Traffic works at Grenville, 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972. Item features a story with a photo of about the new traffic patterns at the Sturt St - Grenville St intersection following painting of lines to direct traffic following removal of the tram lines. Photo shows the Dickins Food Store (Supermarket) in the background. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, traffic control -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram depot sale plans proceed", 17/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday... of Land Housing Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday, 17/3/1972, titled "Tram depot sale plans proceed". Report on the proposals of the SEC, reported by the Manager of the Mid-Western branch of the SEC, Mr. Ivan Pellas to sell the former SEC Ballarat depot for a community housing development comprising 16 housing units, children's play and parking areas. Comments on the proposal were being sought. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.ballarat tramways, depot, sale of land, housing -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC 'Building a slum' ", 20/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday... Parade Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday 20/3/1972, titled "SEC 'Building a slum' ". Item with a photo about the proposals of the SEC to convert the former tram depot land to development comprising 16 houses as a built-in slum. The development was considered inappropriate for the area by local residents, who requested a development of 6 lots. Features a photo of the depot building with locked gates and a Security company sign on the gate. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.depot, sale of land, wendouree parade -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A new home for old trams", 3/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday 3/4/1972 ...Yields information about the commencement of construction of the BTPS depot in the south Gardens reserve and seeking new members.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday 3/4/1972, titled "A new home for old trams". Item reporting the BTPS had poured the foundations for its proposed tram depot near the Botanic Gardens, a contract had been let for the steel fabrication and that 200 sleepers had been obtained from the VR from the Maryborough line. Features a photo of the site with a sign advising the purpose of the works and seeking new members. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3817 for a print of the actual photograph.depot, btps, depot construction -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "More help wanted for tram preservation", 14/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday... Preservation Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday, 14/4/1972, titled "More help wanted for tram preservation". Report of a speech given by the BTPS President, Mr. Hal Caine to the Ballarat Rotary Club the previous day. The Society was seeking more assistance. The President reported on the progress to date, the proposals, the formation of the Co-operative and plans for the future One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, depot, museum formation, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Changing face of Ballarat ", 15/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Corner Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Saturday 15/4/1972, titled "Changing face of Ballarat ". Items with two photos of the Drummond and Sturt St., Hospital Corner. The lower one in 1905 showing possible laying of tracks in Drummond St and the top one, the removal of the tracks in 1972. Has the hotel at the intersection in the photograph. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.drummond st, sturt st, hospital corner -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Moving trams to a museum?", 7/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Transporting Trams Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 7/3/1972 titled "Moving trams to a museum?". Advertising feature? about the transportation of two Ballarat trams to Adelaide for the Australian Electric Transport Museum. Notes the transportation of trams 34 and 21 to Adelaide by Mayne Nickless. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.mayne nickless, aetm, adelaide, transporting trams