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Document - Manuscript, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tramways Early History", 1969
Consists of formation history, track and route dates, operator, SEC takeover and route lengths. One page of statistics - 1935 to 1969, only completed to 1968 and last year filled in by hand. Gives Income, Expenditure, Loss, passengers and car miles. Car miles have been handwritten and pasted over the typed sheet. Probably prepared late 1960's by Les Denmead (assumption here - See Reg item 3289 and 3478 for Geelong Bendigo version), given the hand written notes etc.Yields historical notes and statistics on the Bendigo Tramway system - the statistical information being the most important. Four sets - original and three copies - foolscap typed documents, three pages each, titled "Bendigo Tramways Early History". 'BTPS 407" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, esco, history, statistics -
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Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Bendigo Tramways Track", 1960's
Yields historical notes about the method of track construction in Bendigo, the poor condition of the rails at the time of the report and the need to do work at Charing Cross.Typed foolscap sheet note or report titled "Bendigo Tramways - Tracks". Gives notes on the track construction methods of ESCo and reconstruction by the SEC. In the section titled 'Present Condition of Tracks". Note says need to obtain photographs and comments as for Ballarat. Also mentions that the CRB is anxious to re-deck the bridge running under Charing Cross - written date? Probably written for a report into the tramways by the SEC as part of a recommendation to close them. Appears to have been written in Ballarat, no mention of Geelong, so assume sometime in the 1960's.'BTPS 410" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, sec, esco, history, track, charing cross -
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Document - Advertising Rate Card SEC, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Late 1940's or early 1950's?
Demonstrates aspects of the method of selling advertising space inside tramcars by the SEC and gives rates.Pamphlet - folded card - giving advertising rates for Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat tramcars. Details the number of trams in each city, the rates for a standard size internal card, based on the number of cards, larger cards, half yearly and quarterly. Gives reasons why you should advertise. Has the same name, telephone number and the name "Alan Davis Pty Ltd of 149 Castlereagh St Sydney" on the card as well. Not sure of their relationship. On the front small folded section, an image of an owl and the statement "Be Wise and Advertise". Two copies held.On both copies in black ink "BTPS Cat No. 614".tramways, trams, advertisements, ballarat, bendigo, geelong -
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Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 4, Dave O'Neill?, late 1980s
Yields information through a photograph of a former Ballarat tram (No. 43) who was returned to Geelong and displayed at Queens Park as Geelong 40. Shows the location the tram was stored in and why it deteriorated by the mid 1980's.Set of four colour photographs of Geelong No. 40, Ballarat No. 43, Queens Park Geelong. .1 - shows tram in the enclosure. .2 - close up of one end - showing its Geelong number. .3 - the other end - showing its Ballarat number. .4 - Side view with white combi van in the distance - Dave O'Neil's? Taken late 1980's?geelong, queens park, newtown, tram 40 -
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Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1", 1951
Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Twenty page booklet, plus medium weight card light blue colour covers centre stapled. Book cover has title "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, By-Law No. 11". Along the bottom edge is the date, "August 1951" and SEC print number - "TYE 1-27" Pages are numbered pages 1 to 20. Document give by-laws and amends the fare schedules for Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo. Dated by the SEC 19/7/1951 to come into effect 1/7/1951 Details names of SEC Commissioners on rear page. No printer details. See also Reg Item 3112 for other copies and a full pdf copy. 2nd copy added 17/1/2007. See Fares in Ballarat – from Alan Bradley 11/4/2005 – appendix for Book Fare schedules on pages 13 to 19 have been crossed out in blue ink., 2nd copy has "R. Courtney" in ink on front cover, no alterations to rest of the book.trams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, ballarat, bendigo -
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Book, David Chantrell, "Duncan & Fraser Ltd. 'Legacies Left Untold' ", 2008
Provides information about the company and its history that built many of the tram bodies within the BTM collection and photographsBox - 268 pages within blue colour soft covers titled "Duncan & Fraser Ltd. 'Legacies Left Untold' ", written and published by David Chantrell of Adelaide, 2008. Details the story of the coach building firm of Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide who built horse drawn vehicles, horse trams, electric tramcar bodies, motor cars and other vehicles. Tells the story of the company from its founding days, the family and people involved, the conversion to motor car manufacturing and its demise when the Ford Motor car company commenced manufacturing in Geelong. Details known D&F tramcars, provides some lists of existing bodies. Has a copy of the letter that accompanied the book by the authortrams, tramways, duncan fraser, tramcar construction, ford motor company, motor vehicles -
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Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), " Geelong" (black background), 1960s
Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Geelong's destination rolls used in trams up to 1956 when the system closed.Destination roll - white lettering on black background used in Geelong until 1956. Painted on white linen. See image for destination list. Notes indicate used on Bogie tram No. 39. See Reg Item 2906 for a bogie car roll, full length - this roll has less destinations.Top edge “R.E. Fluck” stamped in black ink – twice In pencil words “Dulux” – has been crossed out Alongside “B.A.L.M. Flat Black 18-3-52” and a set of initials “Off No. 39” all in pencil Bottom edge; Initials “R E F” in black pencil? – along outside of roll. See The Golden City and its Tramwaystram, trams, geelong, destination roll -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 13/04/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the then new tram No. 41 in Ballarat, ex Geelong 39 about to do its 1st trial run, and Lake Wendouree at the time.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 41 in Wendouree Parade outside the depot, about to go on its trial run, following its transfer from Geelong, ex Geelong No. 39 Photo by Wal Jack on 13/4/1956. Scan of negative from the Keith Kings donation add 13/5/2020. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear in ink. "Ballarat No. 41, ex Geelong 39 on its 1st trial run, Wendouree Parade, 13-4-56"; and Wal Jack copyright stamp "T235".tramways, trams, depot, bogie trams, tram 41 -
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Magazine - Illustration/s, Colin Jones, "Tramway Heydays", 1979?
Pages 32 to 40 of an article titled "Tramway Heydays" with illustrations from a magazine titled "This Australia", late 1970's. Article authored by Colin Jones has photographs of Brisbane Horse trams, Sydney steam trams, Adelaide horse trams, Melbourne cable cars, Geelong soon after opening featuring an overhead truck, Brisbane electric trams, Adelaide and Sydney electric trams. On the last page is a series of small photographs of Ballarat, Bendigo, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne including Z class trams. Article notes the Burwood extension in Melbourne of 1978. Four sheets stapled in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, australian trams, melbourne, brisbane, sydney, adelaide, geelong -
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Ephemera - Tour Notes, Victorian Railways and Australian Railway Historical Society, ARHS Tour to Ballarat, titled "The Ballarat Bonanza", Feb. 1967
Set of four foolscap size sheets, for ARHS Tour to Ballarat, titled "The Ballarat Bonanza" on 25/2/1967, stapled in the top left hand corner. Included trips on the Eureka and Redan lines. 1. - Welcome Aboard circular - printed on green paper - giving trip information - Yarra Car, Safety, timetable notes, photostops, refreshments, sales and tours of either the workshops or a tram tour. Trip via North Geelong to Ballarat, return via Bacchus Marsh. Booking Officer R. Carlisle, Tour Organiser E. (Ted) Davies. 2. Descriptive notes - printed on yellow paper, including notes on the various lines, speed limits, the train, the tramways and North Ballarat Workshops. Notes provided by Keith Kings. 3. Two page Special train notice or S Circular, S440/67, dated 17/2/1967, giving timetables, crosses, loads, motive power. Signed by T.A. James as Chief Traffic Manager. Images of document added 27-08-12.arhs, ballarat, eureka, redan, special trains -
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Document - Folder with papers, Commonwealth Court of Arbitration, "Commonwealth Court of Conciliation and Arbitration / A.T.M.O.E.A. 1955 Award - No. 718 of 1952, 1955
Thirteen typed, foolscap size, page (carbon copy) of the Commonwealth Court of Arbitration decision and basis for this decision made 14/6/1955 by Conciliation Commissioner E.W. Tokin. Notes history of dispute, MMTB, SEC, Adelaide, Hobart, Launceston, Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Details basis for decisions of Contract of Employment, additional rates for trackman, time allowance at commencement and finish of duty, meals, training of traffic employees, special night allowances, margins. On bottom of page 5, the formal award commences: gives details of award duration, rates of pay, contract of employment, margins compared to the basic award, additional rates, hours of labour, shift work, overtime. holiday work, call forward and call back to duty, spread of hours, Saturday and Sunday work, special night allowances, time allowance at commencement and finish of duty, attending for duty, reporting for duty, meals, acting out of grade, surpluses and shortages, annual leave, sick leave, free travel uniforms, training of traffic employees, reports, union notices and punishments. Was stapled for all 13 pages with three staples on left hand side. Pages 10 to 13 have become unstapled. Contained within a heavy grey cardboard folder with "A.T.M.O.E.A Award as from 14.6.55" written on outside cover in black ink. "BTPS 219" on cover of folder and first sheet of award.trams, tramways, atmoea, unions, agreements, sec, uniforms -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From trammie to Mailman at 65", 1/11/1957 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 1/11/1957 titled "From trammie to Mailman at 65". Article about the retirement of Mr. V. McGann retiring from the Ballarat Tramways after 30 years of service, 10 in Geelong and 20 in Ballarat. Plans to holiday for three months and then take over a mail run near Geelong. Farewell function at SEC offices in Sturt St, speakers Branch Manager, H. W. Linaker, Superintendent, L. J. Denmead and union representative, Mr. M. Pinkard. Has photo of Mr. V. McGann shaking hands through a tram door with conductor L Godsall. Has advertisements for Woodmason Trading Co (Paint sale) and Commonwealth bank on the same sheet.In blue ink in top left hand corner "1/11/57"retirements, geelong, ballarat -
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Uniform - Cap, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne, 1960's
Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture, badge and has a strong association with a former Ballarat Driver - Jock Menzies.SEC Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side, black plastic peak fitted with cap or badge No. 60, nickel plated silver, in the centre of the cap above the hat band. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne" and stamped "6 3/8". See also Reg. Item 3044 for an ex Geelong cap.tramways, trams, uniforms, cap badge, cap -
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Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), " Geelong" (black background), 1950's
Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Geelong's destination rolls used in trams up to 1956 when the system closed.Destination roll - white lettering on black background used in Geelong until 1956. Painted on white linen. Missing at least two destinations (Station and Beach) and top over run of roll. Side destination roll or narrow roll fitted to Butter box cars and similar. See image for destination list. See Reg Item 4122 for a bogie car roll, full length and has more destinations.tram, trams, geelong, destination roll -
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Document - Photocopy, "Progress in Ballarat", May 1936
Features a photo of a cooking lesson in Electra Hall and the Mayor of Ballarat driving No. 30, following its conversion to the Ballarat style of trams in September the previous year at the time of the inauguration of the new rolling stock. Notes the progress in Ballarat in the last 18 months, reconditioning of the tram lines, the "new" trams, the changeover from DC to AC, new sub-stations, distribution networks and electrical development, including work at the power station. Has an "Important Notice" advising readers of the scope of the Departmental Journal "CONTACT" and its relationship with the social and sporting activities magazine "SEC MAGAZINE". See Reg Item 3011 for a print of the photo of No. 30. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD and to include an item titled "A Page from Geelong" about a fractured pole, two minutes of silence and the impact on power generation and a thankyou letter. Demonstrates the reporting and promotion of SEC activities to its staff and public in Ballarat.Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 1, No. 1, May 1936 titled "Progress in Ballarat". trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, electricity supply, tramcars, power station, electra hall, geelong, poles -
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Drawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Geelong – 7 1/2o left hand frog", 1943
Used in tramway power supply overhead.Yields information about the details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Blueprint of SEC drawing No. GE-T6-7380 "Geelong – 7 1/2o left-hand frog", dated 31/1/1943. Details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Has “107” in biro in top right hand corner. Has "Recorded in Drawing" office stamp on rear.overhead, trolley wire, equipment -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1 ", Sep. 1949
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers and alterations to them in 1949 in a temporary format.Correspondence concerning the alterations to By-Law No. 1, in Sept. 1949. .1 - covering letter forwarding the typed amendments to the Manager Ballarat, dated 21/9/1949. Has a date stamp of 23/9/1949.. type on Quarto paper with SEC letter head. .2 - 6 pages - foolscap - carbon copy of the alterations to the By Law, re special trams, fares in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong and transfer checks. Dated under seal of the SEC 18/8/1949. trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways By-Law No. 1", Aug; 1950
Yields information about the distribution of the SEC tramway by-laws to workers in 1950.Carbon copy of memo on white demi foolscap paper dated 22/8/1950 to the Manager Ballarat, regarding forwarding 100 copies of the new By Laws. Has ink notes dated 19/9/1950. Note in Margin about similar letter to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Has date stamp of 24/8/1950.trams, tramways, by laws, sec -
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Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", May. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence that was sent from Ballarat from Geelong about underground services under tram tracks.Carbon copy of a letter on demi foolscap green paper (1 sheet) dated 24/5/1937 from the Ballarat SEC Manager to the Managers ES of Geelong and a copy to the Ballarat ES, forwarding correspondence regarding installation of services under tram tracks. Titled "Crossing Under Tramway Tracks", notes who received the documents locally.Has various initials and a note in ink "copied now Bendigo procedure"trams, tramways, letters, sec, tram track, geelong -
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Album - Photo Album, Wal Jack, Germany and Europe, 1950's
These notes are based on a report prepared for the Board re the donation of materials collected by Wal Jack and donated to the BTM in 2011. The following notes are general across the collection unless written for a specific Ballarat item. Has proven association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features Continental Europe trams.Brown covered bound album with word "Scrap Album on front cover, with dark brown paper inside covers holding some 15 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in black ink with some labels pasted under the photos in black ink. The album originally started as a the Geelong album and remnants of photos hinges and notes left on the sheets. Has some 101 black and white photographs. Included a last day of tram cover of Sydney trams posted 19 Feb. 1961 - to Reg item 5016. Has photos of various locations and lines within Europe, mainly Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain. For details of each photograph and layouts see -trams, tramways, europe -
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Photograph - Digital image, c1971
Yields information about Ballarat streetscape and its trams in the closing days of the SEC tramway system.Digital image from a black and white print of tram 21 at the intersection of Bridge, Victoria Streets and Main Road, inbound to the Gardens via Sturt St West. Has the Caltex service station, the Munster Arms Hotel in the background. CRB Road signage for Melbourne and Geelong over the tram. At Stones Corner. Photo by Marc Dahlstrom c1971. On rear is the Marc Dahlstrom stamp.trams, tramways, bridge st, victoria st, main st, stones corner, tram 21 -
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Newspaper, Bacchus Marsh Telegraph, "Loved Tram changes diet", Sep. 1995
Newspaper clipping from "Bachchus Marsh Telegraph", 9/1995? about the relocation of ex MMTB W2 340 from the Hungry Jacks Restaurant Melton to Greendale and Mr. Robert Lilburn who attended the loading of the tram. Has a photo of Bob, holding a trolley wheel ex Geelong as well and some details of Bob as a tram enthusiast. Date: - Assumed to be 25/9 by notation on cutting and that the tram arrived in Melton in 1989 and was being moved six years later. No date on the cutting and on the rear page is an advertisement from KFC Bacchus Marsh opening in November 1995 and seeking staff.On cutting "Trolley Wheel Geelong 19", "Tram 340 25/9 Mon 9am) and "Bacchus Marsh Telegraph".geelong, tramcars, melton -
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Photograph - ESCo Bendigo tram 9 - set of 2, Peter Duckett, c1945
Photograph of Bendigo ESCo No. 9, at the Depot, during the 1940's following "modernisation" scheme. Tram has the destination of "Depot". See page 28 of Destination Eaglehawk for the same photograph and page 30 for notes regarding the "modernisation", undertaken in 1945, but not liked by the Union and subsequently scrapped in 1947. See Reg Item 4341 and 9110 for photographs of the same tram before modernization Peter Duckett Collection. 4342.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 2/7/2013. See Destination Eaglehawk.Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo's ESCo bogie trams during the 1940's.Black and White photograph with notes on the rear.On the front, top left hand corner of the print "27" in ink within a circle. On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In the bottom right hand corner, a "William F Scott" address label in the bottom left hand corner. 4342.1 - Bendigo - No. 9 as rebuilt @ bard. Mr. McNaught (Manager) at Master Controller.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, secv, unions, esco, tram 9 -
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Photograph - Two Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd steam trams and trailers at Charing Cross, William Ninnis, 1898
Black and White reproduction (copy by scanning and reprinting) of a image of two Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd steam trams and trailers at Charing Cross. Appears to be trailers 3 and 4. Understood to be 1898. Shown as a William Ninnis photographer, held by the Bendigo Historical Society (crossed out) and Creative Image Photographic Collection, Both trailers have roof advertisements "Confidence-Curls Tobacco" and in the background is Henderson & Goodisson? Beehive building, advertising Furniture and Drapery. Also J. T. Mill Tailor. .1 - Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 1/7/2013In pencil "The Fountain 1898 / Bendigo Historic Society Inc Collection (crossed out) / Photographer William Ninnis" and in ink "Creative Image Photographic Collection". .1 - in ink on rear "Steam Trams at the Fountain" and in the bottom right hand corner "P.W. Duckett"trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, trailers, charing cross, tram 3, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 4, 1890
Demonstrates part of the evolution of Ballarat's trams when they were drawn from cable trailers of North Sydney for use as the central section of ESCo's Ballarat trams.4373 - Black and White sepia coloured reproduction (copy by scanning and reprinting) of a image of "The Sandhurst & Eaglehawk Electric Tramway" battery tram, with five men (two in uniform) standing alongside. Cans see the letters "No." Note the unpaved streets. Company operated the battery tram during 1890. 4373.1 - Black and white print - copied by Harris House of Photography - 3 prints and 1 negative - N526 - with tear in image removed. 4373.2 - Negative only - N524 - no people but with one of the battery doors only - negative only - see image. Envelope and other paperwork with the 4373.1 and 4373.2 - with the worksheet file. 3 - Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 1/7/2013 .0 In pencil "Basil W Miller Collection" .3 - "PWD" in bottom right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, battery trams, eaglehawk -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, William. F. Scott, 1989
Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's trams and the railway station area and the conversion to a one-man tram.Set of three colour photographs of BTPS owned W3 661 operating in Bourke St Melbourne. Presumed taken at the same time as the front cover of the annual report, 1988-1989 - 29/4/1989. Has Myer building in the background. .2 - ditto - crossing an articulated tram. .3 - westbound in Bourke Street with the Priceline Centrepoint building in the background and Medicare office. Printed on Kodak paper.In pencil on the rear "William F Scott".trams, tramways, btps, bourke st, yapper tours, tram 661 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 2007
Photographic reproduction of the original Coat of Arms of the City of Geelong and the city motto "By the right use of God's gifts", used from 1849 to 1981.On rear in ink "(7),", "WFS Collection", a "William Scott" address label. In writing "1849 to 1981" / The original coast of arms for Geelong. William F. Scott Collection / Geelong Historical Centre".trams, tramways, crests, coat of arms, city of ballaarat, city of ballarat -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, 25/04/1960 12:00:00 AM
... of Geelong's trams. trams tramways Bendigo Golden Square tram 20 ...Yields information about one of Geelong's trams.Black and white print of Bendigo No. 20, enroute to Golden Square. Photo by Doug Colquhoun 25/4/1960. Two copies. Trams has a front dash advertisement for Hutton's hams and roof advertisements for D. J. Osborn Plumbing Service and Bendigo Motor Co. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1"SEC Bendigo / 20 / Golden Square / 25/5/60 2121 / D A Colquhoun " Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, golden square, tram 20 -
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Functional Object - Sealing Punch, 1912?
... with the Geelong tramway system, yields information about the sealing ...Has a strong association with the Geelong tramway system, yields information about the sealing or securing equipment from interference and demonstrates the type of equipment used. Exact use not known - could have been used for multiple purposes.Nickel plated steel sealing punch - with base unit, spring, handles, pins and punch or press that was used to seal or secure lead seals either on power meters, ticket boxes or circuit breakers. Placed letters "M.E.S. Co Ltd" onto the lead seal along with numbers "1". On outside of handle "PAT. 9682 1902" and in inside ".1" - the number of the press? Knowledge of manufacturer unknown - possibly the UK. Could research the Patent numbers - a quick search at the time failed to show something.trams, tramways, sealing, mesco, seals -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Tramway Girl wins Queen Competition.", 1944
Has a strong association with the contestants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition and the winner, Ballarat based Mrs. Sylvia Mitchell and the wartime fund raiser.Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, 1-9-1944 about Sylvia Mitchell of Ballarat wining the Most Popular Competition, Melbourne Town Hall, Miss J. Mc Curdy of Geelong, Mrs. W. Rosewarn of Bendigo and other fund raisers. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. conductresses, most popular conductress competition, sec, competition