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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society seeks tram relics", 7/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday... construction Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Friday 7/7/1972 about the BTPS seeking tram relics to add to its collection. Quotes Society Vice-president Maurice Calnin. Also reports on the laying of "portable" tram track to facilitate moving of trams to its new building. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps depot, btps, track construction -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, temporary trackwork laid from Wendouree Parade t, 11/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 11/7 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 11/7/1972 showing the temporary trackwork laid from Wendouree Parade to the BTPS depot to facilitate moving trams to their building. Features a photograph looking from Wendouree Parade. Has depot building in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, trackwork, bpts depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB Back in action on tram track removal", Jan. 1972
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. Would have been dated late January 1972, (Refer item 2214.2 dated 2/2/1972). Work began between Doveton and Armstrong St. Quotes CRB Chairman Mr. R. Donaldson, CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. The City Council had said the work between Lydiard and Dawson St. was regarded as the most urgent. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt S, Jan. 1972
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated... of Sturt S Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines", 23/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2... Removal CRB Sturt St Bridge St Newspaper clipping from The Courier ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hazard outlined", 29/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Digging deep", 23/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. Photo taken looking east along the south side of Drummond St. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Sturt St. reconstruction', 28/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram tracks go in Victoria St.", 31/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Removal CRB Victoria St Newspaper clipping from The Courier ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 31/5/1972, titled "Tram tracks go in Victoria St." showing a photograph of an excavator removing the tram rails in Victoria St. Ballarat. Assistant Divisional Engineer for the CRB Mr. W. J. Gardner advised that the CRB had begun work in its area of responsibility and work should be complete by the end of June. One of a 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.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New look for Lydiard St", 22/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 22/2... for Lydiard St" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 22/2/1972, titled "New look for Lydiard St". Reports on the acceptance by the City of Ballaarat of a tender from P. Kennedy for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard St. North. City Engineer Mr. R. J. Sharp advised the street would be reconstructed between Mair and Macarthur St. with new kerbs and a full width seal. track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Almost a dry run", 28/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated... Removal CRB Victoria St Newspaper clipping from The Courier ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 28/6/1972, titled "Almost a dry run" showing a photograph of road machinery parked in the middle of Victoria St. during heavy rain the previous day. Work in removing tram line was completed the previous Monday, but the surfacing had yet to be completed. Photo taken looking east near the Rodier St. intersection. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A last look at the tram tracks", 4/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm walking along Lydiard St. at the north end of the Macarthur St. loop prior to their removal. Work was expected to commence the following Monday and will take about 8 months. One of a 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.track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams: 67% Say Yes", "Put tram plan to the vote", "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram", "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", 13/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Set of four cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Saturday 13/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2239.1 - Front page with caption "Trams: 67% Say Yes", written by Alex Easton regarding a survey of 312 residents by the Courier. Also has a photo by Jeremy Bannister of former tram driver Alan Jeffreys at the controls of a tram in Wendouree Parade with Roger Salen in the background. 2239.2 - page 9 - Editorial written by Stuart Howie titled "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram" discussing the positive and negative attributes and problems of spending a large amount of money to return trams to Ballarat. Has a digitally composed photo of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North, showing destination "CITY" and a photo of the Eureka Stockade. 2239.3 - Page 4 - lead article titled "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", written by Alex Easton quoting David Nolan and the impact of trams on the mall, along with a cartoon about a tram ticketing machine being out of order. Cartoon by inkcinct. Also continues from page 1, lead article. Notes that readers can have they say on a web poll. 2239.4 - Page 8 - Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Put tram plan to the vote", asking for any tram proposal to be put to the vote of ratepayers. Also on the side in a column titled "Short Takes", titled "Link lake to the tram line", provided by Joan C. Ryan of Ballarat.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lake tram may be way to go", "Who will subsidise cost of the trams", 2/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... will subsidise cost of the trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Friday 2/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Has a photo of Allan Snowball working (welding) a rail joint in Wendouree Parade. Letter to the Editor titled - "Lake tram may be way to go" - written by Graham Jordan questioning the City Tramway proposal. Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Who will subsidise cost of the trams", questioning who would pay when no one is on the trams and what is councillors position on this?ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lake wendouree tramway -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Return of trams viable study", "New Push for Trams", "Taking tourism to the next level", "More tourists, more jobs expected", "Tram plan worthy of expected debate", 11/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
... of expected debate" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Set of three cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Thursday 11/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2241.1 - Page 1 and 2 of The Courier, with page 1 titled "Return of trams viable study" and "New Push for Trams" as the commencement of a Special report showing a digitally constructed image of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North. Note the tram does not have a driver. Introduces reports by Alex Easton on pages 2, 6 and 7. On Page 2, titled "Taking tourism to the next level", has details of the Council viewpoints on the proposal, public consultation, a map of the route, and notes on the construction issues. Has a digital image of 13 crossing Sturt St. into Lydiard St. North. See images No. 1 to 3. 2241.2 - page 6 of The Courier, which joins with page 7 using the titled "More tourists, more jobs expected". Has Sections reviewing the study outcomes, benefits and a summary of the study. Page 6 has a photo of a passenger boarding No. 21, decorated as the Myers Christmas tram in Sturt St and a photo of Bridge St. in 1971 (very poor quality reproduction). See images No. 4 and 5. 2241.3 - page 7 of The Courier, has Sections detailing the history of Ballarat Trams, proposals for the City Tramway, costs, consultation, and comments from Peter Hiscock. Has a photo of Peter Hiscock and Mayor David Vendy in front of No. 13 at the BTM depot. See image No. 6. Also has a photo of Dianne Smith, Executive Director of Ballarat Tourism. On page 8, as part of The Courier's editorial Section, has comments on the proposals, titled "Tram plan worth of extended debate". Looks at the $20million cost. ballarat revival, editorial, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Leaders welcome proposal to return trams", "Romantic image captures the city's imagination", 12/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Set of three cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Thursday 11/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2241.1 - Page 1 of The Courier, with page 1 titled "Leaders welcome proposal to return trams" with a digitally constructed image of No. 13 crossing Sturt St from Lydiard St. North. The item looks at the overall outcomes of the study and who funded it. See image No. 1. Text written by Alex Easton. 2241.2 - page 6 of The Courier, which joins with page 7 using the titled "Romantic image captures the city's imagination" reviewing reactions to the proposals from various politicians, business and community groups. Includes comments from Judy Verlin, former Mayor and impacts on traffic and parking issues. Also summarises in a Section "At a Glance" the pros and cons of the proposal. Has a photo of No. 31 at the intersection of Bridge, Victoria and Main Streets. Cartoon by Inkcinct, about the City Tramway and Sturt St redevelopment also on the page. 2241.3 - page 7 of The Courier, has Sections detailing the benefits of the proposals, inviting people to have their say and further summary information. Has a photo of Bendigo 5 in Pall Mall with destination of Eaglehawk and a photo of Christchurch No. 11 noting the economic benefits of trams in that city over the last seven years. Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley. Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.ballarat revival, christchurch, bendigo, ballarat city tramway -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram fans fought the good fight", 5/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... fought the good fight" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Monday 5/8/2002 regarding the formation of the BTPS 30 years ago referring to a letter by Graham Jordan of 2/8/02 titled "Tram fans fought the good fight". Written by Neville Gower, the first Secretary of the BTPS. Notes the input of the Brown Hill Progress Association and Melton Foo. "5/8/02" in black ink on bottom of cutting.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, btps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat has enough trams", "Who paid the tram planners?", 7/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... ?" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated 7/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Letter to the Editor titled - "Ballarat has enough trams" - written by Thelma Rungkat, suggesting that a City tramway was not needed, but a system of coin operated electric cars would suffice. Letter to the Editor, by Tom Evans of Creswick titled "Who paid the tram planners", questioning who paid the consultants - the City of Ballarat Ratepayers? Also has a cartoon by inkcinct, titled Ballarat Transport development speeds, with the fast train at 0kmph and the tram restoration project at 6kmph, passing a 'test you speed' sign. 2nd Copy added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley."Courier 7.8.02" in blue ink on top of cutting, Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "People and Places - Lake Fun", 26/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 26/12... Trams BTM Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 26/12/2002, titled "People and Places - Lake Fun", featuring a colour photograph of Sam Boon and Roger Salen on tram No. 45, during Sunday 22/12/2002. Roger Salen was dressed as Father Christmas.christmas trams, decorated trams, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Julia Hodges, "Society keeps history alive", 17/01/2003
... keeps history alive" Newspaper Julia Hodges The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from the January 17 2003 issue of The Courier, Ballarat magazine known as "extra" in the cityscape Section, pages 6 and 7, titled "Society keeps history alive". Written and photographed by Julia Hodges features a photo of the El-Moussalli family on No. 45, an interior view of No. 45, a controller top (No. 40), sign, Sam Boon inside a tramcar, air gauge and brake handle (45), interior shot of depot from roof of No. 1 and end view of No. 1. Text includes comments from Sam Boon about working on the trams, their history, and some facts about the Museum. Features 8 photographs. See images for details.btm, sam boon, museum operations -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Mariza Fiamengo, "Tourist tram at crossroads", 11/02/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 11/2... Liability Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 11 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 11/2/2003, titled "Tourist tram at crossroads" on page 1 and 2. Page 1 has a photo of Gary Wood standing in front of No. 2 road, with tram 33 in the background. Article written by Mariza Fiamengo noting that the Lake tourist tram is under threat because of the large increase in Public Liability insurance. Also quotes BTM Secretary Peter Winspur. Item followed the January 2003 issue of Fares Please! article concerning public liability insurance. On page 2, has notes regarding the BTM and the general background to the insurance problem and other examples of large insurance incur sees. Photo by Lachlan Bence.btm, insurance, depot, public liability -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams' return unlikely", 1/03/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 1/3... Bridge Mall Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 1/3/2003, titled "Trams' return unlikely", quoting Ballarat Mayor, Cr. David Vendy that return of trams to the city centre is unlikely in the short term. The comments follow the recent council ruling out the returning of traffic to Bridge Mall. Notes the reports that were prepared and the estimated cost of $20m.city tramway, ballarat revival, bridge mall -
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document - Correspondence, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), Jul. 1927
Set of two letters and a newspaper cutting between Mr. P. J. Pringle of ESCo Ballarat and Mr. D. Murdoch, General Manager of the TB Melbourne regarding the controversy with the SEC regarding the possible takeover by the SEC of the Ballarat and Bendigo power supplies and the trams. 1973.1 - Letter from ESCo to TB dated 19/7/1927 and received by TB 21/7/1927 forwarding some cuttings regarding the matter (see Reg. Item 1973.3 and 1974.). On ESCo letterhead. 1972.2 - Carbon copy of letter from TB to ESCo, on pink paper dated 21/7/1927 regarding the matter. 1972.3 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/6/1927 titled "Future Electricity Supplies / Yallourn or the Company? / Ballarat and Bendigo Confer" Contains a statement from Mr. P. Pringle and reports on the conference held between Ballarat and Bendigo Councillors in Ballarat on previous Saturday afternoon. On top of the pink sheet written in pencil is the file number "22/1/2" and on the newspaper clipping, 1972.3 "Courier 13/6/27".tram, trams, sec, esco, mmtb, takeover, power supply -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, takeover of the Ballarat Electric supply by the SEC, Jul. 1927
... by the SEC Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Set of four newspaper clippings July 1927 from the Ballarat Courier regarding the possible takeover of the Ballarat Electric supply by the SEC. See also Reg. Item 1973 for other background to these clippings. 1974.1 - Courier 14/7/1927 - Reply by Sir John Monash of the SEC to Mr Pringle's (ESCo) speech - regarding price of power supplies, load factors, distance of supply, tariffs, tramway services. 346H x 57W 1974.2 - Courier 13/7/1927 - Large item in the Courier with statements by Sir John Monash and Mr. P. Pringle of ESCo each stating their case and various points regarding the cost of electricity to the various communities. 631H x 305W. 1974.3 - Single sheet of paper reprint from the Ballarat Courier - dated 14/7/1927 - titled "The Electric Supply Problem / Read this Leader from the 'Ballarat Courier' of 14th July 1927". Editorial address various issues of the problem - SEC takeover of the company, Council's power to franchise, dividends going overseas, loss of income to Council. Newspaper was seeking an independent report to Council. 303h x 206W 1974.4 - Courier 19/7/1927 - report of City of Ballaarat Council's 1927 consideration of the SEC's offer to takeover ESCo the previous night. Very detailed report of the discussions. Also a report on the City of Bendigo's decision to accept the SEC's position subject to the trams being kept, report on Electricity to farms and a long letter regarding the issue by W. B. Grose. 631H x 173W. Within the envelope containing this item, is the brown file that contained Reg. Items 1971 to 1977 by the Roneo London company.Dates of the newspaper clippings in pencil -plain or blueelectricity supply, sec, esco, city of ballarat, city of bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams may return to streets", 20/09/2001 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9... Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9/2001 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Thursday 20/9/2001, page 15, titled "Trams may return to streets", about the 30th anniversary of the closure of Ballarat Tramways, the possible return, and the feasibility study also being undertaken. Also has a paragraph giving a very potted history of the tramway, "History of Ballarat's trams". Photo with article is of 31 at Main and Victoria streets, in Bridge St. Written by Leonie Barlow,closure, ballarat, tram revival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Glen Raymond Munro, "Festival an expensive proposition for some", 4/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping (letter to the Editor), The Courier, Ballarat 4/3/2002 written by Glen Raymond Munro, age 11 of Ballarat, complaining about the cost of entry to the Begonia Festival and the cheap tram and free tram museum.begonia festival, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Jeremy Bannister, "Children spellbound at festival wonderland", 4/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2002... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2002 reporting ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2002 reporting on the first weekend of the 50th Begonia Festival. Includes a number of pictures of events, programme and reports on the festival. Included in the photographs is BTM Driver Robert Paroissien (spelt with a 2nd 'n') leaning out of the cab of tram 671. Newspaper photo "040302JB2E" Pictures by Jeremy Bannister, article by Adam Pearce.begonia festival, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bridge Mall traffic plan given the thumbs down", 8/06/2002 12:00:00 AM
... " Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from the Courier 8/6/2002, titled "Bridge Mall traffic plan given the thumbs down" written by Andrew Molloy about the general opposition to opening Bridge St. Mall to traffic, but that there was strong support for the return of a tram service. Has a photo of the Mall taken from Grenville St. Article also has notes regarding the Geelong Mall.bridge st, mall, tram revival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trip Back in Time", 10/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... of the tram. "Trip Back in Time" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping in full colour from The Courier Ballarat, 10/8/2002 titled "Trip back in time" about Ballarat District Nursing and Healthcare celebrating its 90th anniversary of operations in Ballarat. Features a photograph of District Nurse Rhonda Kempton on the foot step of Tram 33, and holding a bicycle. (Photo reference 100802iw13a Photo taken by the Courier on 8/8/2002 during a afternoon charter by the Nursing service. Tram has the "Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night" sign on the front of the tram. charters, district nurses, nursing -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram rides remain inexpensive in 'hard times'", 15/10/1990 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 15/10... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 15/10/1990 ...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
