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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Scancolor and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, Kilmore Horse Tram", c1985
... Scancolor and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Postcard - of horse tram 256, TMSV on the Kilmore Horse Tramway 1985. Len Millar driving. On rear is TMSV image, details of the TMSV Bylands, produced by Scancolor, Melbourne, CS2036.trams, tramways, postcards, horse tram, tmsv, kilmore -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letterhead, Peter Lambert, Jun. 2021
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...A4 sheet of white paper printed on a colour laser printer for the 50th Anniversary of the BTM. Has the address details and 50th logo by Peter Lambert.trams, tramways, btm, letterhead, stationery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Oct. 2021
... Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2021-22 featuring a photo of the new Museum Entrance with the organisational name. On rear along bottom edge of the rear, has words "Photo Virginia Fenelon 29/9/2021." Three copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, buildings, museum, btm, new depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Ron Kemp, 1971
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour print of a bogie tram and four single truckers parked in City Loop, winter 1971. Has the Big W store in the background. Photo by Ron Kemp. On rear "Ballarat Trams, year the end of trams"trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, mid 1950's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Digital Image from a coloured postcard of Geelong 34 in Mercer St between Corio and Bayley St, just where the railway line to Cunningham Period went underneath. Tram has destination of Belmont. In the background are a building for Robley Engineering and the Sydney Hotel. trams, tramways, geelong, mercer st, bogie trams, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Lambert, "Tramway Celebration Day", mid 1950's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Digital Image of a full colour poster, titled "Tramway Celebration Day" produced by Peter Lambert for the Museum to promote the celebration of the 50 years since closure of the SEC operated tramways for 19/9/2021. Features tram 38 and some of the Museum members. Event was cancelled due to a COVID-19 lookdown. Used in some pre-marketing materials Both pdf and jpg versions held..trams, tramways, btm, covid-19, posters, events, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of three digital images of photos taking featuring Wayne Kell at the 25th anniversary reunion dinner - scans of colour prints. Event held 20/9/1996. 1 - Bert Peart, Wayne Kell, ? 2 - Ted Edments, Glennis Kellett, Wayne Kell 3 - Dawn Peart, Wayne Kell, Robyn Stevens, Ted Edments.Details recorded on the back of the photo.trams, tramways, personnel, reunions, closure, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Wayne Kell, 24/02/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the servicing of the trams and SEC maintenance practices. Has a strong association with Wayne Kell.Letter, 3 A4 pages + print of original letter from the Museum to Wayne Kell. Wayne provided further information on the meeting notes. Includes notes on the Painters and Carpenters, parking of trams, tram fleet and brake adjustments, servicing of trams, Depot staff, including Stan Lakey and Dan Irvin, Bill Trussler, payment of wages, Vin Dalton, relationship with SEC Management, union relationships and closure.trams, tramways, personnel, reunions, closure, sec, operations, payroll, tramcar brakes -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 44 Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo Vic", early 1950's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Postcard - most likely a reproduction of the original as it does not have a postcard back - titled "Murray Views No. 44 Fountain, Charing Cross Bendigo Vic". Shows an ex Hawthorn Bogie tram possibly on its way to Quarry Hill. In the background are the Beehive building, A G. Treloar Watchmaker, Melba Frocks, R. White, Edments, Hartleys, Astor Radio, Homecrafts store, and Morley Johnson building.On the rear in ink "Bendigo Charing Cross and Victoria Fountain" and the Keith Kings stamp.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, bogie trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Information for Members and interested parties", Dec. 1972
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newsletter - "Information for Members and interested parties", December 1972, 3 Gestener printed sheets stapled comprising: 1 - a drawing of tram 40 on a quarto sheet with a some information about the Museum and a tear off form for membership. 2 - Newsletter - green foolscap paper, reporting on work at the depot, publicity, sales, museum display, a Melbourne tram tour, membership (Peter Hill), Incorporation, track removal, and meetings. 3 - a detailed sales sheet, books, photos and a sketch of 17. See i1 for a jpg of the sketch. See Reg Item 2230 for an illustration of No. 17 in the same style.museums btps, depot, trackwork, membership, sales, drawings, sketches -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Press Release, Sarah Henderson and Paul Mong, "Morrison Government's funding boost for Ballarat's historic tramway", 21/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Press Release within an email dated 21/12/2021, titled "Morrison Government's funding boost for Ballarat's historic tramway", advising of $1.2m funding for the balance of the reconstruction of the Wendouree Parade track and other road projects for the City of Ballarat. Gives details of the BTM and its volunteers. Released by Sarah Henderson, Senator for Victoria.trams, tramways, btm, trackwork, reconstruction, grants -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Sarah Henderson, "It's a tramway to heaven", 21/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Laser print of a digital copy of a Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 21/12/2021, titled "It's a tramway to heaven" about the announcement of Federal Government funding of $1.2m for further trackwork in Wendouree Parade. Has a photo of Paul Mong, Virginia Fenelon, Paul Mong and Sarah Henderson standing in front of Geelong No. 2. Gives information on the impact of COVID-19 and planned running days, which did not occur due to Omicron spread. See Reg Item 8225 for the press release.btm, trackwork, reconstruction, grants, covid-19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Bob Lilburn, late 1950's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Black and White photograph of Bendigo 4 at the depot, with the destination of "Rly Station" Photo presumably taken by Bob Lilburn, before the painting of chevrons during 1960.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Paul Nicholson, 17/03/1977 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the first house the BTPS had at Bungaree and has a strong association with the person standing by the gate.Digital Image of Gavin Young at the gate of the BTPS Bungaree house (the first one used) dated 17/3/1977. trams, tramways, btps, bungaree -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Toy cable tram set, c1900
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Built as a toy, either by a well resourced home workshop or by a toy maker. Have been well used or loved with missing wheels and damaged roof. Possibly dates from the early 1900s. St Kilda was a popular destination for Melbourne cable trams. Demonstrates a toy cable tram set.Cable tram set made from wood and pressed metal. Grip car or dummy has remnants of paint (green and gold) on the sides, holes for wheels on the two wood blocks on the underside. Has an eye hook at one end and a hole for another at the other end. Seat made from timber with a steel wire or rod to represent a grip lever. Metal secured to wood base with nails. Has four metal Staunchions on either side. Trailer similar construction with sides stamped or cut from sheet steel with holes at either end for a eye or hook and wheels. Roof on both items has been pressed and assembled. The trailer has painted on one side "St Kilda" and the remnants of a similar word on the other side.cable trams, toys, trams, st kilda -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tender Schedule for 100 Electric Trams Contract No. 3000", 1977
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Compiled and published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, closing Monday 10 May 1977. Details the conditions of tender, conditions of contract, notes, specifications, gives background information about Melbourne, dimensions, performance, drivers and conductors, trucks, wheels, brakes, electrical equipment, control panels and drawings. The drawings give a map of the system, typical city route, Glenferrie Road route (grade diagram), concrete track construction, min. radius curves, loading gauge, all-electric tram and mounting details for the trolley base, schedule of prices, tender form, form of contract, and schedule of information to be provided by the tenderer. Includes an Alphabetical Index. Includes a drawing for a single-ended version of the tramcar. Became the Z3 class following the addition of a rear or 3rd door. Yields information about the 1977 tender for 100 electric tramcars that became the Melbourne Z3 class tram.Comb bound (white plastic) specification or tender document, approx 180 pages, with glossy card orange covers, titled "Tender Schedule for Electric Trams" and "Contract 3000". "1977" on front cover in ink.tramways, tramcars, z3 class, specification, tenders, mmtb, melbourne, single ended tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Model Melbourne W2 class No. 522 - partly assembled, Weico Models
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Model of a Melbourne W2 class tram, No. 522 partly assembled with some parts in a plastic bag. Fitted with one bogie or truck, but not the wheels. Does not have a route number box Painted in Melbourne colours of green and cream showing the destination of Depot. Model built by Weico. Has drop centre seats, the two saloons are left empty for motors to be fitted.Demonstrates a model that represented a successful Melbourne bogie tram.Model Melbourne W2 class No. 522 - partly assembled with some parts in packing.models, tramcars, weico models, melbourne, w2 class, tram 522 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Letter - from Peter Boehm Dusseldorf to Wal Jack, Peter Boehm, 1950
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. The letter from a resident of Dusseldorf West Germany, details the author's travels, issues post World War 2, photos, enlargers, a visit to Koln or Cologne, war damage, photos of Russian tramcars, tramcars in use, the interurban line to Bonn and his forthcoming visit to "Dusseldor fer Waggonfabrik" which became the Duewag factory. A web search shows that the author published at least one book on trams.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Letter typed on A4 paper with sender's stamp and address with a pencil sketch on the rear. letters, wal jack, railways, tramways, dusseldorf, duewag, koln, colongne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Decorated tram Ballarat 23 in Sturt St, 1938
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photograph shows decorated tram No. 23, eastbound between Dawson and Doveton Streets. The tram was decorated for the 100 years of European settlement (1938) in the Ballarat district. The Queen Alexandra bandstand and buildings in the background have been decorated as well. The street decoration just in front of the tram, was recycled from an earlier Melbourne celebration event. A young man is riding a bicycle alongside the tram.Yields information about the decoration of Sturt St and tram 23 for the 100 years of European settlement (1938).Black and white print of decorated tram 23 in Sturt St, east bound passing the Queen Alexandra Bandstand.ballarat, sturt st, trams, tram 23, decorated trams, queen alexandra bandstand, celebrations. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 30 Sturt St approaching the Grenville St tram stop, c1939
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photograph shows tram 30 (Mt Pleasant) arriving at the Grenville St tram stop with a number of passengers waiting alongside the tram stop shelter. In the background is the 8 hour day monument, Tony Deans Camp Hotel, Ashakr's Pies and pasties, and many other Sturt St buildings. Alongside the tram is a Ampol fuel tanker.Yields information about Sturt St at Grenville St and the tram stop.Black and white print of tram 30 approaching the Sturt St and Grenville St tram stop.Has a typed label on rear "P2761 Sturt St Ballarat." on rear and "No. 12" in pencil.ballarat, sturt st, trams, tram 30, grenville st, shelters, passengers, ampol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - SECV Depot lunch box or tray, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1950s
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Item used to pick up lunch orders from a nearby food outlet and deliver to the SEC Wendouree Parade tram depot - sandwiches, pies etc for the depot workers.Demonstrates a method of transporting pre-ordered lunches from a nearby shop to the Wendouree Parade Ballarat Tram Depot.Box or tray made from wood, plywood, strengthened with nailed aluminium corners and lettered "Tram Depot", with an accent over the O' with gold paint within a black outline for each letter, Carry holes have been cut into the short ends.secv, tram depot, ballarat, tramways, lunch hour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Oct. 2022
... Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Membership cards are issued to members and feature either a historic or current photo of the Museum's activities.Demonstrates the method of issuing Ballarat Tramway Museum membership cards.Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2022-23 featuring a photo of the horse tram in the new Museum Entrance with the organisational name. On the rear along the bottom edge of the rear, has the words "Photo Peter Waugh". Has been issued to Warren Doubleday.trams, tramways, membership cards, buildings, museum, btm, new depot, horse tram, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Builders' plate, Duncan and Fraser, Duncan & Fraser, 1910s
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Provided by the tramcar body builder, Duncan & Fraser on the inside of the saloon above the doorway.Demonstrates Duncan and Fraser's method of identifying the tramcar builder.Oval shaped metal plate, engraved (pantograph duplication) with words "DUNCAN & FRASER LTD. ADELAIDE" around outside & word "BUILDERS" in centre. Then words have been filled with black paint. Has two holes in sides for mounting.tramways, trams, builders plate, duncan & fraser, ballarat, btm, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 33 Wendouree Parade Gardens, Vance Findlay, 15/3/1970
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photograph show SEC Ballarat 33 in Wendouree Parade in the Gardens area, with the destination of Victoria St. Has Eureka Roof tiles and SEC Electric Cooking roof Advertisements along with a Twin Lakes dash canopy panel.Yields information about Wendouree Parade prior to the closure of the SECV operated tramways.Black and White photograph with details on rear.Date and photographer's notes.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, tram 33, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Set of 7 photographs of a Bendigo Tram tour with Birney trams, Vance Findlay, c1971
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of 7 photographs taken during a tram tour using Birney's 30 and 28. Possibly 1971 or early 1972 prior to closure. 1 - High St Eaglehawk with Primary School hall behind. 2 - Tram 28 from another tram's window - note no driver. 3 - trams 28 and 30 in McCrae St with the Bendigo Technical College building in the background. 4 - Tour trams turning from Bernard St into View St with the Five Lions Hotel in the background with a Fosters Lager advertisement. This hotel has since been demolished. 5 - Tram 30 on the single-track extension at Eaglehawk. 6 - Tram 6 and another single trucker at Charing Cross - note the sag on the second tram - a spring possibly has failed. 7 - Tram 19 running out the depot lead into McCrae St with an SEC Cooking roof and a Briquettes dash canopy advertisements.Yields information about Bendigo tram tours prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Black and White photographs on Ilford Paper - undated - set of 7trams, tramways, sec, bendigo, tram 28, tram 30, high st, eaglehawk, tram 6, mccrae st, view st, five lions hotel, tram 19, tours, birney tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Transport Services Map - Tram, Train and Bus Services", 1974
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Coloured map of Melbourne's Tram and Bus routes, route numbers, rail lines, detailed for the central part of Melbourne and insert section for Frankston. On rear description of routes, private bus routes and map of Melbourne metro lines. Has contact details for bookings and lost property etc. Priced 15c. Inscription dates the map as 1974. Yields information about public transport services in Melbourne as a comparison with that of Ballarat.Fold out map (27 sections 9 across x 3 deep), printed on paper.trams, tramways, railways, melbourne, map, tram and bus services, mmtb, minister for transport, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tram ticket, Lake Weeroona - Golden Square line - 2d, c1903
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ticket printed for use between Lake Weeroona and Golden Square with the various sections noted. Headed "Bendigo & Eaglehawk Tramways". Priced 2d - Children under 12.Demonstrates an early ticket on the Bendigo tramways.Ticket - printed with a blue background, black text and red value. Was stapled to a block.bendigo, tramways, lake weeroona, golden square, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tram ticket, Lake Weeroona - Golden Square line - 1d, c1903
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ticket printed for use between Lake Weeroona and Golden Square with the various sections noted. Headed "Bendigo & Eaglehawk Tramways". Priced 1d - Children under 12.Demonstrates an early ticket on the Bendigo tramways.Ticket - printed on an off white paper, black text and red value. Was stapled to a block.bendigo, tramways, lake weeroona, golden square, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Ballarat, 11/5/1961
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ballarat - Gives details of where purchased from , date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, condition of tram, trolley base, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and details of advertising space in racks. At base has typed (original) list of trams of the two types, single truckers and bogie trams. List of trams includes the scrubber and No. 20 which was scrapped prior to system closure. See also 3430 and 8722 for other versions - different dates and 8690 for a Bendigo list. Note: Framed copies of both Ballarat and Bendigo are held in the depot. Some changes have been made to the tramcars since the preparation of this sheet and there are some errors and differences. See also Reg Item 6879 for an annotated version.Yields information about the dimensions and equiipment on Ballarat Tramcars operated by the SEC.Typed List (Carbon copy) of tramcars and their details for Ballarat dated 11 May 1961, titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams". Two sheets which have been taped together. tramcars, ballarat, equipment, lists, data -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Numbers and Particulars of Trams" - Ballarat, 5/9/1966
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ballarat - Gives details of where purchased from , date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, condition of tram, trolley base, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and details of advertising space in racks. At base has typed (original) list of trams of the two types, single truckers and bogie trams. List of trams includes the scrubber and No. 20 which was scrapped prior to system closure. See also 3430 and 8721 for other versions - different dates and 8690 for a Bendigo list. Note: Framed copies of both Ballarat and Bendigo are held in the depot. Some changes have been made to the tramcars since the preparation of this sheet and there are some errors and differences. See also Reg Item 6879 for an annotated version.Yields information about the dimensions and equiipment on Ballarat Tramcars operated by the SEC.Dyleline print of a typed List of tramcars and their details for Ballarat dated 5 September 1966 (typed on), titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams". tramcars, ballarat, equipment, lists, data