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Memorabilia - Event Materials, BEMPS, "Ballarat's Industrial Heritage Rally - Feb. 1998", 28/06/1998 12:00:00 AM
The following items are associated with the display of Horse Tram No. 1 at the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society Rally at the Ballarat Showgrounds on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, 1998. 807.1 - A4 sheet of paper, printed by BTM on 27/2/1998, advising the horse tram was on display at the showgrounds - used at the depot. 807.2 - A4 sheets of card, printed by BTM on 27/2/1998, advising people to take care when climbing the stairs, and please do not enter signs on reverse, tours on the hours and where queries could be made. Printed by laser printer on yellow card and contained within a plastic display folder. 807.3 - Three copies of the Rally brochure or flier, advertising the Rally at the Showgrounds. Printed mid 1997, on orange paper, phone numbers etc. 807.4 - A4 exhibit sheet for use on the Horse tram at the exhibition. Overprinted by BTM on 28/2/1998. 807.5 - Souvenir Programme - 28 pages plus heavy card covers, 32 pages in all, with index on page 3, list of exhibitors, Ballarat Foundries and Metal Manufacturers listings, Agricultural manufacturers, photographs, advertisements, with colour cover. 807.6 - cast brass rally badge - with organisers name cast on an oval shaped plaque with the words "Ballarat Industrial Heritage Rally" cast under and two figures, a farmer and an miner on either side. Has been stamped No. 64.trams, tramways, souvenir programmes, industrial heritage rally, ballarat manufacturers, ballarat showgrounds -
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Book, BEMPS, "RonaTip - Rally" - 1994, Feb, 1994
28 page book with heavy card covers (32 pages in all), Souvenir Programme for the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society Inc. Ronaldson - Tippet Rally held at the Ballarat Showgrounds on 26th and 27th Feb. 1994. On page 3 has an index. Numerous photographs, advertisements. Colour photograph and cover. Front cover scanned 2/9/12.trams, tramways, ronaldson - tippet, souvenir programmes, ballarat showgrounds, ballarat manufacturers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Warren Doubleday, "A world of trams and urban transit", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of a eight page supplement to a 1997 (2nd half of year) issue of Light Railway & Modern Tramway Magazine giving a list of world tramways and urban transit systems. Includes Ballarat and Bendigo on front page as heritage tramways. Includes photographs, and some notes. Images added 3-12-2016trams, tramways, tramways, world list of trams, ltra, urban transit -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, January 1988 In Retrospect, Jan. 1988
A newspaper Clipping from a section of The Ballarat Courier called In Retrospect which states events that happened from the past. Contains two items involving the new Horse Tramway system. Top one was about the horse tramways first accident involving a cow and the second one about what type of tramway system to have as the councillors described the horse trams as painful. Images added 3-12-2016trams, tramways, ballarat horse tramways, horse trams -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Car accident brings trams to a halt, 26/09/1989 12:00:00 AM
A newspaper Clipping taken from the Courier. Has picture of SEC trucks around the parade putting up a pole and overhead after a car accident, with a photo caption.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, overhead, accidents -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Nothing new under the sun, 6/10/1988 12:00:00 AM
A newspaper Clipping from The News in 1988. Has two pictures of tram 14 and a utility truck after a collision, accident, between the two just on fifty years ago. Includes a brief story about the accident that happened on the corner of Webster and Drummond St North. See Reg Item 1365.1 > .5 for the larger prints of this photograph.trams, tramways, accidents, trams, drummond st nth, webster st -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, A small boy's dream come true, 10/05/1983 12:00:00 AM
A newspaper Clipping from the Ballarat Courier in 1983. Has picture with two people in a single truck tram cabin. Has a brief story for the picture. Peter Hill is the BTM driver, young passenger with hands on Hand brake - is Andrew McMahon.trams, tramways, btps, tram driving, visitors -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, In Retrospect, 2/06/1984 12:00:00 AM
A newspaper Clipping taken from The Courier on 2/6/84. Has two interesting articles, the first one being in the '100 years ago' section stating that a train ran through the Bungaree gates, the other one was in the '75 years ago' section stating that ESCo was removing tram tracks in Macarthur St between Lydiard and Drummond Streets. Images added 3-12-2016trams, tramways, railway crossing, trackwork, horse trams, macarthur st -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat Courier report on interstate visitors, 17/01/1984 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping, dated Tuesday 17/1/1984, page 6 of the Ballarat Courier. Photograph of the side of tram 27 with two young visitors one from Ballarat and the other a friend from Sydney at the front of the tram - looking along side on view, with a photo caption within the photograph. Tram 27 had a Twin Lakes sign and the APM paper ad on side until repainted into the 1930's colour scheme (DMcC - 25/7/1998) Monique Peachey of Ballarat and Katherine Cobley of Sydney in the photograph.In ink at top of Clipping "Page 6, Courier, Tues 17/1/1984)trams, tramways, btps, visitors, publicity -
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Poster, South Melbourne Depot Crews, MTA - South Melbourne Depot crews, c1988
A3 size poster, photocopied with cartoon drawings of a MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority) crew member and a passenger who waited 30 mins. for a tram and complaining. MTA crew member explains shortage of crews and blames MTA and Minister Tom Roper (Transport Minister at the time) - mid 1980's. On base of poster is "AUTHORISED BY THE WORKERS AT THE SOUTH MELBOURNE DEPOT". Acquired by Chris Jacobson, BTPS Secretary, who was working at the time at South Melbourne Depot and displayed on the fridge at Bungaree for many years - where torn etc. Cartoonist name unknown.trams, tramways, mta, crew shortages, south melbourne depot -
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Document - Photocopy, "Tram on the Right Track / Enthusiasm the key to success", c1989
A3 size sheet photocopy of an item that appeared in the Rockhampton Morning Bulletin on 28/1/1989 about the work done by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Article by Carolyn Varley of Rockhampton, discussing her visit to Ballarat and the work being done by the people in Rockhampton for the restoration of the Purrey Steam Tram at the same time. At time of interview, driver or motorman for the BTPS was Peter Winspur and Conductor Chris Jacobson. Has two photos, one of 14 heading south to Carlton St and the other in the depot with 33 on jacks on 5 road and 40 stored on 4 road.trams, tramways, btps, volunteers, rockhampton, purrey steam tram -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old No 1 revisits Town Hall", 14/12/1985 12:00:00 AM
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 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat's new tram service", 23/01/1975 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formal opening of the tram services to be operated by the BTPS in 1975 and who was involved.Newspaper Clipping of Thurs. Jan 23, 1975 giving news of the formal opening of the BTPS tram service on 1/2/1975 by the General Manager of the SECV, Mr. J.C.Trethowan. Has a photo of the depot with the trolley on No. 1 road, 27 on 2 road, and 28? on three road and depot fan with rails well above the ground level. Newspaper Clipping notes trial running in Wendouree Parade, history of the BTPS, work undertaken, and number of members. Second copy of cutting glued onto a sheet of foolscap plain paper added 5/7/2017 and image revised. From donation of Ruth Nelson.trams, tramways, btps, tramway opening, museum, opening -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams hold key to memories", 6/01/1990 12:00:00 AM
Full size page item on the BTPS in the Saturday Magazine portion of the Ballarat Courier dated Sat. 6/1/1990. Features four photos, history of the Ballarat Tramways, the BTPS, and its operations. Photos of timetable boards at the depot, 14 in Wendouree Parade, Gavin Young at the controls of 14 and Dave Macartney stepping onto Horse Tram No. within the depot. Also has other pages of the Courier attached. 823.1 - 2nd copy added, in better condition, added 25 June 1999.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tramways, volunteers, btm -
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Newspaper, Ballarat News, "In Ballarat, Bendigo and Brazil ...\. Take a tram,\ - it's just the ticket", 29/01/1975 12:00:00 AM
Page 3 of the Ballarat's "The News" of Jan. 29, 1975, containing an article on the pending official opening of the BTPS tramway on Feb. 1, 1975 by Mr. J.C. Trethowan of the SEC. Notes the use of the former tramway system by Bendigo and a Brazilian tramway. Also refers to the collection of the BTPS. Has a continuation to Page 8,- not collected. Has as photograph of Maureen Holmes of Armadale holding onto the trolley rope of tram No. 40 at Carlton St.trams, tramways, btps, tramway opening, wendouree parade, opening -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 13 is back", 6/12/1983 12:00:00 AM
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 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The coming and going of our trams", 19/11/1983 12:00:00 AM
One page feature article in the Ballarat's "The Courier" giving an outline history of the Ballarat tramway system with 6 photographs. Mentions the then recently published book "The Tramways of Australia" by Samuel Brimson. Published 19/11/1983. Titled "The coming and going of our trams". Published as part of the Courier's Saturday Magazine. 828.1 - 2nd copy in better condition.trams, tramways, ballarat, public transport -
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Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat
B&W print and scanned images of a black and white postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram at the east end of Sturt St. Ballarat, with the Grenville St. shelter in the background. Shows buildings along both sides of Sturt St. Has a few pedestrians in the photo and some horse drawn vehicles in the background. Tram in style with destination box/lights at back of drivers canopy. 2 copies held at 8/98. See also Reg. Item 1988 for postcard with the same photo but different details.See 833i3trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards -
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Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. Small horse drawn vehicle crossing in front of the photograph. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. See Reg. Item 2151 for a colour version of this postcard - overprinted "Christmas Greetings" See Reg Item 7381 for a colour version produced by Sovereign Hill. See 834i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st, tram 4 -
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Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat, - horse tram trailer
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram just past the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling east along the north side of Sturt. Steet towing a heavily laden horse tram as a trailer. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tram does not have any destination box above the driver. Possibly summer 1905/1906. Numerous people in the street, some horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Shows buildings along the south side of Sturt St. and part of the verandah of the building at the NE corner of Doveton St. 1 copy held at 8/98. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" See Reg item 4275 for other black and white prints of this photograph and 162 for the coloured postcard. See 835i3. In top of image are the words "Town Hall and Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, horse trams, postcards, doveton st, sturt st -
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Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat at Grenville St
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is of a horse tram leave the Grenville St. terminus, to travel west bound along the north side of Sturt St. Has many pedestrians in photo and some horse drawn vehicles. Shows the position of the horse tram track in Sturt St., north side, was not up against the south side kerb. Postcard has a Christmas message on the base of it. Also shows telegraph poles along the north side of Sturt St. 1 copy held at 8/98. Postcard dated 22 Dec. 1904 See Reg Item 2437.1, 2437.2 for original postcards held within the collection. See 836i3. In bottom of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat, Vic" and "Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. E.L."trams, tramways, horse trams, sturt st, postcards, grenville st. -
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Postcard, John Phillips, Doveton St. and Sturt St
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt. Steet. Photo taken soon after opening of the electric trams. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. Note very similar to item 834, but shadows are different, road surface different and trees have leaves. 1 copy held at 8/98. Postcard posted 25/7/1907. See Reg item 4004 for another postcard using this image within a map of Australia. See 838i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st -
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Functional Object - Builders' plate, Duncan and Fraser, c1914
Oval shaped enamelled steel plate with the words "DUNCAN & FRASER LTD BUILDERS ADELAIDE" in black on a white background within two ovals and other markings. Has two 3mm diameter holes on long ends by the letter D and letter L. See also item 562 for a brass plate version.tramways, trams, builders plate, duncan & fraser, ballarat -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of Ballarat SEC tram No. 13 west bound in Wendouree Parade, near the depot. Tram has destination of "Mt Pleasant". Lake Wendouree is in the background. Note the tram fitted with the white stripe under the dash canopy lights and the use of the large and small numbers of the tram. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of slide in blue ink "Jan. 1966 Ballarat" and bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, wendouree parade, lake wendouree, tram 13 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of a bogie tram east bound in Sturt St. after leaving Hospital corner (corner of Sturt and Drummond Streets). Has curve from Drummond North into Sturt St. in the foreground. Note scanning error in the image. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of slide in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, hospital corner, sturt st. -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of Drummond Street North, looking south from Macarthur St. Shows the nature of the street construction at the time. Has the hospitals in the background. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of slide in blue ink "Jan. 1966 / 125 f11" and bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, drummond st nth -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of Albert St. Sebastopol, looking towards the Sebastopol terminus. Taken from the front of the tram. Shows the nature of the track construction, long grass in front of some of the houses, private driveway crossings and pole mounted telephone lines. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of slide in blue ink "Jan. 1966, Tram line to Sebastopol" and bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, albert st, track construction, sebastopol -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of SEC Ballarat Tram No. 11, west bound after leaving Victoria St. terminus crossing the Buninyong or Eureka Siding railway Bridge. Tram fitted with a "Twin Lakes" and SEC Briquettes roof advertisement and has destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. West". On the left side of the photograph is a roadside advertisement for the "Eureka Caravan Park". Note scanning error in the photograph. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966. Actual slide does not give the year, but slide fitted in with numbering sequence for 1966.On back of slide in blue ink in bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, victoria st, railway bridge, tram 11 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of SEC Ballarat Tram No. 30 at Victoria St. terminus, looking east along Victoria St. Shows terminal arrangements with regard to the roadway and pan in the overhead to assist placement of the trolley pole. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. W". Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of slide in blue ink "Jan. 1966 Victoria St. Terminus" and in bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, victoria st, terminus, tram 30 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2, Peter Moses, Jan. 1966
Photo of SEC Ballarat Tram No. 40 at the City terminus in Sturt St. at Lydiard St. Tram has destination of "Mt Pleasant" and roof advertisements for Eureka roofing tiles and SEC "Electricity Best for Cooking". In the background are the Post Office and the ANZ bank buildings. The driver and conductor appear to be looking at the points. 2041.1 - with lady boarding the tram 2041.2 - with conductor returning to the tram. All of the tram in the photo. Note lady on the seat. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses January 1966.On back of both slides in blue ink "Jan. 1966 “Main St.” Ballarat No. 40 / 125 f11" and in bottom right hand corner "P. Moses".tramways, trams, city terminus, sturt st, tram 40