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Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 38, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1951 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 38. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 39, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1951 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 39. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 40, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1951 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 40. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 42, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1956 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 42. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 42 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - tram 43, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1956 to 1970
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on tram No. 43. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with handwritten tram car number and work category, with handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - SEC Tramcar record - Scrubber tram, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1934 to 1964
Lists the work carried out by the SEC on the Scrubber (track cleaner) tram. This tram was created from ESCo 23 in 1934. Includes notes on the tram itself, body, brake gear, electrical, and truck. Demonstrates the SECV practice of maintaining records for the work on the tramcars in Ballarat.Foolscap ruled sheet with stamp tram car number and work category, typed or handwritten entries.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sec, tramcar maintenance, records, scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Notice - Belmont Tramway route closure, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 3/1956
Notice - advising the closure of the Belmont Geelong tram route on Sunday 25/3/1956 and its replacement by buses.Demonstrates a SEC notice about the closure of the Belmont tram route.Notice - dyeline print on paper.tramways, geelong, closure, belmont, notices and information -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter - Track miles - Ballarat, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 7/1937
... and route mileages. tramways tramcars mileage SECV Letter hand ...Letter from H W C Lucas of SEC Melbourne to Mr Thomas setting out the track mileage for Ballarat's 6 tram routes - Double track, single track or route miles. Totals 15.480miles. Compiled from Mr Thomas's notes. Letter dated 26/7/1937 which is before the opening of the extension to Lydiard St North.Yields information about Ballarat track and route mileages.Letter hand written on ruled quarto paper.tramways, tramcars, mileage, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), " Ballarat Tramways Annual Statistics", c1960
... numbers. tramways tramcars SECV statistics fare increases Annual ...Graph showing " Ballarat Tramways Annual Statistics" from 1934 to 1960 - showing millions of passengers, revenue and expenditure with notes on an extension to Lydiard St North cemetery, a full year of conductor operation, defence camp in full operation, fourty hour week, 1949 fare increase, also 1951 and 1955 and 1952 roster with 67 men.Yields information about Ballarat's revenue and expenditure and passenger numbers.Graph hand made on printed 1/10th of inch graph paper with rounded corners.tramways, tramcars, secv, statistics, fare increases, annual reports, passengers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Log book, Diary, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Ballarat Depot workshop, 1967
Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined.Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1967 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List of drawings for Provincial tramways, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1950
Set of 15 typed sheets listing: 1 - Geelong tramways truck fittings and spare parts - 4 sheets 2 - Geelong track rail dimensions - 2 sheets 3 - Geelong track construction layout drawings - 6 sheets 4 - Bendigo - drawings of track sections - 1 sheet 5 - Bendigo - track plans - 1 sheet 6 - Bendogo - truck equipment and parts - 1 sheet Yields information about the drawings prepared by the SEC for Geelong and Bendigo - whether these still exist is questionable.Set of 15 typed quarto sheets within a manila card folder.tramcars, lists, geelong, bendigo, track work, plans, rails, parts, trucks, equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Creation of a state electricity Commission"
Report titled "Creation of a State Electricity Commission", and "History of Provincial tramways before Act No. 3845 - 1929". Outlines the context of the SEC Act of 1919 which did not include tramway operation by the power or electricity supply authority - was seen as a Municipal concern. Gives the alternatives that were considered, including the agreement with the Municipal Councils of Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. Notes the operation of urban omnibus services and the issues of the lack of municipal supervision, though later on this occurred through the Transport Regulation Board.Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways under the control of the SECV.Five foolscap sheets, carbon copycouncils, secv, buses, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, trb -
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Document - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Description of the Provincial Tramways when taken over"
Document - full title - Provincial Tramways - "Description of the Provincial Tramways when taken over by the State Electricity Commission" looks at the condition of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems at the time compared to that of Geelong. The handwritten note records the impact of the closure of the gold mines in the two cities. Records that Bendigo received more investment in track and tramcars than did Ballarat. Includes notes on the condition of the track, issues with tramcars and insulation of the tramcars at the time, and the purchase of second-hand tramcars from Melbourne.Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways before the takeover by the SECV.Two foolscap sheets, carbon copyHas an ink addition in the top left hand corner.secv, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, mesco, esco, tramways, tramcars, operations -
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Document - Instruction, "Jelbart Road Roller"
Instruction of starting, adjustments, fuel, speed, operation, maintenance, air valve timing, and lubrication of the SEC Jelbart Road Roller. This item is now at the Bylands Tramway Museum.Yields information about the operation of the SECV Ballarat Road roller supplied by Jelbart.Four quarto sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.secv, ballarat, jelbart, instructions, road roller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Tramcar Maintenance Notes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1969
Lists for each tram a summary of work done to the vehicle for 1969 by the SEC Ballarat depot. To be read in conjunction with item 8287. Was located within item 8287.Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop work for each tram during 1969.Hand written notes, blue pen on off white sheets, some both sides.ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - ticket - 6d Complimentary, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), mid 1950s
... to provide a complimentary trip on tram. trams tramways tickets SECV ...Purpose or the city of use of the complimentary tickets not known, - have not been punched. The ticket dates from 1955 to c1965.Demonstrates the use of a 6d ticket to provide a complimentary trip on tram. Set of two tickets - teal ink on off white paper, denomination 6d, numbered 042067 and 042126, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways and stampled "COMPLIMENTARY" in red ink. On rear in teal ink is a diagonal criss cross or tartan pattern.trams, tramways, tickets, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook - SECV, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "The Safety Code", March 1947
Issued by the SECV in March 1947 as a Safety guide or Code of Practice for its employees. Has a forward by the Chairman with a good coverage of Safety Practices of the time, including rules, regulations, statistics, publicity, first aid, general safety, safety equipment, and hints. Item collected by the donor from the Ballarat Tram Depot at the time of closure.Yields information about the Safety Practices of the SEC in 1947 and its methods of educating its workforce.Book - grey covers with Arnos binder holding about 90 duplicated sheets with 14 tab sheets.secv, safety, handbooks, secv rules -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook - SECV, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Personnel Regulations Safety & First Aid", July 1954
Issued by the SECV in July 1954 with some 1955 updates as "Personnel Regulations Safety & First Aid" for its employees. Has a table of contents, covering the general safety items or matters at the time, including clothing, managerial instructions, first aid, first aid kits, and equipment. See item 8292 for the 1947 version. Item collected by the donor from the Ballarat Tram Depot at the time of closure.Yields information about the Safety Practices of the SEC in 1954 and its methods of educating its workforce.Book - manila cover with green and yellow striping on the spine, secured with Arnos binder holding about 114 duplicated sheets.secv, safety, handbooks, secv rules, first aid -
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Sign - Ballarat Tramways - SEC - timetable board, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1960
Ballarat Tramways timetable changes sign. This was painted at the Ballarat Depot then screwed to the large timetable boards in the Sturt Street and Lydiard Street shelters. Sign is shaped to replace only those times which needed altering. This item demonstrates how changes to service times were communicated to the public.Black metal tramway sign with departure times hand painted in red and white. Irregular shape.ballarat tramways, timetable boards -
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Sign - Ballarat Tramways - SEC - timetable board, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1960
Ballarat Tramways timetable changes sign. This was painted at the Ballarat Depot then screwed to the large timetable boards in the Sturt Street and Lydiard Street shelters. Sign is shaped to replace only those times which needed altering. This item demonstrates how changes to service times were communicated to the public.Black metal tramway sign with departure times hand painted in red and white. Irregular shape.ballarat tramways, timetable boards -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC News, May June 1953
... . Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine. tramways Geelong SECV retirements ...Published for the staff of the SEC, features the Kiewa Valley transmission line, North East towns and workers, industry, Bendigo Tram's Golden Jubilee, (AETA Visit, Mr George Laurens, Doug Dean, Tom Lynch and Basil Miller), electrical safety, meter reading in the country, sports, electric cooking, and sports section. In the retirements were Mr P Pithie, Senior Traffic Inspector Geelong, Mr V Pipps Depot Foreman Geelong and Mr S Watson, Geelong Senior depot clerk. On the inside cover are photos of the package power stations being installed at Geelong, Ballarat (Ballarat B) and Mildura.Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.Magazine, 36 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.Has RHSV stamp on the cover and "Case ViiiA" in inktramways, geelong, secv, retirements, ballarat b power station, power stations, bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
... removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway ...Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Removing the Lines", 19/10/1971
... . tramways tramcars SECV Tram Track Removal Borough Of Sebastopol Has ...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 19/10/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, tram track removal, borough of sebastopol -
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Ceramic - Serving Plate, Dunn Bennett & Co Pty Ltd
The State Electricity Commission of Victoria had chalets, cafes, mess halls and tea rooms all over Victoria, especially on construction sites and large workshops, from which chefs, cooks, tea persons etc., supplied food and beverages to the workers. The SECV also had a stores system which purchased thousands of sets of crockery & cutlery for use by personnel.Oval shaped ceramic serving plateSECV original logo including the wording "STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA", "1921". On underside, "Vitrified. Sold by Cafe & Hotel Supplies Pty. Ltd.". "Dunn Bennett & Co Ltd.". Burslem. Made in England.secv, crockery, serving plate -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Ballarat depot, late 1930s
... trams tramways depot SECV tram 30 Black and white photograph ...Black and white photograph of the SECV Wendouree Parade depot with tram 30 and another single trucker sitting outside the building - a worker with a bicycle is hiding the number. Note the SECV Electricity Supply Department plaque on the brick wall at the front of the depot. Tram 30 is in the 1930s colour scheme - photo late 1930s or early 1940s. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the SEC Depot late 1930sBlack and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, depot, secv, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Damaged four wheel tram Ballarat, late 1930s
... of the event. trams tramways depot SECV accidents Black and white ...Black and white photograph of a single truck or four-wheel tram in the yard at the Wendouree Parade depot with its side missing following a collision with a vehicle. Given the traversing jacks on the tram, it was possibly derailed. The tram is in the 1930s colour scheme - photo late 1930s or early 1940s. Photographer unknown.Yields information about an unknown tram damaged in an accident, indicating the scale of the event.Black and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, depot, secv, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Bridge St Traders Xmas tram 17, Dec. 1967
... tramways depot SECV Bridge St Traders christmas trams decorated ...Black and white photograph of tram 17 decorated for Bridge St traders Christmas Tram Dec. 1967. Photographed at the SECV depot and has been trimmed for use in TMSV Running Journal Jan. 1968, photographer not named. See item 2353 for a colour photo of the tram.Yields information about the 1967 Bridge St traders Christmas tram.Black and white photograph on plain paper.has "P16A" and " S/S" in ink on the rear.trams, tramways, depot, secv, bridge st traders, christmas trams, decorated trams, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPoster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Schedule of Fares and Charges", 1937
Shows Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for the various sections, transfers, luggage of parcels, age of children. All fares in pence. In particular note the 1d fares for Sebastopol Post Office and the City Zone. See item 8025 for a the printed explanation of the new fare system introduced by the SEC in Ballarat from Sunday 3/10/1937,Demonstrates the work the SEC undertook to provide information on the new ticket system of 1937 and yields information about the system.Poster - printed on manila card in black ink.Numerous pencil and red colour pencil markings.tramways, sec, fares, sections, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet - Cookbook / Recipe Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Cooking for Christmas", 1960s
Provides a series of recipe for Christmas dinners. Prepared by the home advisory service of the SECV. The SEC promoted electric cooking on Ballarat tramcars using large roof advertisements.16 page booklet, centre stapled printed in green and black ink. On the rear cover has images of Mary Dunne, SEC Home Service Supervisor and Jean Forster, SEC Senior Cooking Demonstrator. Have the SEC logo of the "boy with a blanket", carrying turkey and wearing a Christmas hat.non-fictionProvides a series of recipe for Christmas dinners. Prepared by the home advisory service of the SECV. The SEC promoted electric cooking on Ballarat tramcars using large roof advertisements. secv, cookbooks, recipe books, home advisory -
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Document - Extract of SEC systems meeting minutes, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tramway Conference 1954, 1954
Extract from the 1954 Tramway Conference of the three tramway systems - notes on painting of trams, track wear, lighting, tramcar maintenance, trolley wheels, costs, and failure of pony wheels. See item 8057 for the 1954 Minutes.Demonstrates minutes of the 1954 Tramway Conference.Five foolscap pages of a carbon copy document - first and possibly other pages missing. tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, pony axles, costs, tramcar maintenance, track wear
