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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, E.W. Cole Arcade, Ballarat Horse tram arriving at the Grenville St. terminus, c1900
... Sturt St... St. terminus, at the bottom end of Sturt St terminus... of Sturt St terminus with a person stepping off the tramcar. Has ...Postcard of Ballarat Horse tram arriving at the Grenville St. terminus, at the bottom end of Sturt St terminus with a person stepping off the tramcar. Has buildings on both sides of Sturt St. in photograph, and one other horse-drawn vehicle. Also Suttons and Richards & Co. buildings in photo. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" in the bottom left-hand corner". On the rear of the postcard, printed are the words "Post Card", areas for "This space may be used for correspondence" and "The Address to be written here" and in the stamp area in a square "Penny Stamp here". See Reg. Item 1539 for a photographic image of the postcard, 2762 and 4274 for other versions. On rear of second copy - publisher details - Cole's Sunny Australia Series, 96 Views, E W Cole Book Arcade, Melbourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.Demonstrates aspects of working of Ballarat tramways, with a passenger stepping off a moving horse tram at Grenville St. Has a strong association with the sender and receiver - possibly exchanging postcards themselves. Hand painted card.Printed black and white postcard with hand painted light blue sky background. Two copies held.On front of card in blue ink "Many thanks for pretty card, shall be pleased to Exchange, with best wishes, B. Bourke 3/7/1906" On rear stamped "Jas. B. Bourke Hare Street Echuca Victoria" and written address "Mr. Geo C. Dalhart, Parkersburg W. Va. U.S. America". Has stamp - Victoria "three halfpence" and cancellation stamp of Echuca, July 3 06" and "Chicago Aug 3, 1906".trams, tramways, sturt st, postcards, horse tram, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Vic", 1948
... Sturt St...Photo features the corner of Sturt and Doveton St, looking... of Sturt and Doveton St, looking South West. Has SEC Tram 22 ...Photo features the corner of Sturt and Doveton St, looking South West. Has SEC Tram 22 westbound. Has the Harry Davies "Big Store" in the view, along with the Gardens in the central median strip. Note written by Wal Jack and card sent to Ken Magor of Newcastle - "Ballarat 1948, Bogie Tram No. 22 to "Gardens via Sturt St West at Doveton St. Photo taken between Armstrong & Doveton Sts, looking west."Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity and demonstrates its colours of the flowers used.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 and notes for details of the handwritten note. tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 22, doveton st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 28 -City Centre, 11/1/1954
... Sturt St... of Sturt St at Lydiard St, 11/1/1954. The tram has the destination... and 40 at City Centre, south side of Sturt St at Lydiard St, 11/1 ...Photograph of Ballarat 28 and 40 at City Centre, south side of Sturt St at Lydiard St, 11/1/1954. The tram has the destination of "Grey St Sebastopol", A Conductor is walking alongside the tram, and several passengers waiting on the seats. In the background are the Commonwealth Bank and the National Mutual building. Photographer unknownYields information about SEC tramway operations.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas details of photograph and date on rear and number "1108"ballarat, sturt st, lydiard st, commonwealth bank, tram 28, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Beautiful Views in Color of Ballarat Vic", Early 1950's
... Sturt St... Curiosity shop 4. Town Hall Sturt St. (with trams in distance... Ballarat Postcards Sturt St Bridge St Gardens Grenville St Lake ...Shows views of Ballarat city, tourist attractions, Lake Wendouree in the 1950's, with some distance views of the trams in the streets. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards.Set of 9 coloured views of Ballarat printed with all photos on one side of a folded strip of paper glued within an colour printed light card folder. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd of Melbourne and Sydney., titled "Beautiful Views in Color of Ballarat Vic". Front cover has a image of the Arch of Victory on the left hand side with space for title, address area and stamp. Rear of Cover has printer name and a slit for the envelope to be closed over and sealed. 1. The Avenue of Honor and the Arch of Victory 2. The Eureka Stockade Memorial 3. The Old Curiosity shop 4. Town Hall Sturt St. (with trams in distance views, note Myers verandah still there) 5. Sturt St showing Mt. Warrenheip in the distance 6. Picturesque scene in the Gardens 7. The Boat shed and basin, Lake Wendouree 8. Sturt St. (from Greville St and large Robur Tea advertisement on building) 9. The Conservatory in the Gardens. From the motor vehicles in the photograph would say early 1950's. trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sturt st, bridge st, gardens, grenville st, lake wendouree -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Town and Country Journal", 13/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Sturt St... - Illustration of Sturt St, Entrance to fernery, Orphan Asylum, Eureka.... Ballarat Sturt St Gardens Horse Trams Newspaper clipping, - set ...Yields information about Ballarat in 1899 and the way that information communication, style of writing and magazine printing was done at the turn of the century.Newspaper clipping, - set of three pages - from the Town and Country Journal August 19, 1899. 4443.1 - pages 31 and 32 - see images 4431i1, i6 and i7 Page 31 - Australian Insects Page 32 - Illustration of Sturt St, Entrance to fernery, Orphan Asylum, Eureka Stockade, the Hospital, West St (Bridge St). 4443.2 - pages 35 and 36 - see images 4443i2, i3, i8 to i12 Features photos of Hon. Peter Lalor, Ballarat, Batchelor's Newsagency Ballarat, Sumerscales Book and Stationery Depot, Ballarat Mining Exchange, Bradford (UK) steam tram and trailer, New Electric tram for Sydney and article titled "A contrast in Transit Facilities" 4443.3 - pages 33 and 34 - see images 443i5, i6 and i13 to i15 Features an article on the City of Ballarat, with photos by P. Black of Ballarat. Has photos of The Post Office, Sturt St from Town Hall, Sturt St from Grenville St with a horse tram in the photograph, and three photos of the Botanic Gardens.ballarat, sturt st, gardens, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s set of 2, Charles Craig, Aug. 1971
... Sturt St West... Hamilton Ave into Sturt St west. Both tram have the destination... the intersection of Sturt St and Hamilton Ave by trams prior to the closure ...Yields information about the intersection of Sturt St and Hamilton Ave by trams prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Black and White photograph of Nos 13 and 14 turning from Hamilton Ave into Sturt St west. Both tram have the destination of City. No. 13 has a Twin Lakes sign. Photo by Charles Craig possibly August 1971, prior to closure as the new bus stops signs are in view. trams, tramways, sturt st west, closure, hamilton ave, tram 13, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 12/03/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Sturt St... Caldwell on 12/3/1962 of: Tram 18 descending the Sturt St hill... the nature of tram services and the Titanic bandstand in Sturt St ...Yields information about the nature of tram services and the Titanic bandstand in Sturt St.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 12/3/1962 of: Tram 18 descending the Sturt St hill to Grenville St, passing the Titanic bandstand. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and roof advertisements for Whites Flower shop and a SEC Electric cooking.In ink "Ballarat 12.3.62"tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Mark Plummer, Sep. 1971
... Sturt St..., Sturt St, with the Ballaarat Town Hall in the Background. Note... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Tramways trams Sturt St City ...Photo of Ballarat trams 13 and 14 at the City Terminus, Sturt St, with the Ballaarat Town Hall in the Background. Note the FE Holden with an almost matching green colour scheme. Tram 13 has a destination of "Mt. Pleasant" Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, city terminus, town hall, tram 13, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Peter Moses, Jan. 1969
... Sturt St...Photo of SEC Ballarat No. 14 crossing Sturt St, entering... Corner Sturt St Drummond St tram 14 On the rear of the slide "P ...Photo of SEC Ballarat No. 14 crossing Sturt St, entering Drummond St. North with the Ballarat Base Hospital building in the background. Tram has a Cinzano roof advertisement and a Twin Lakes sign on the back of the tram. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses assumed Jan. 1969.On the rear of the slide "P. Moses" along bottom right hand corner in black ink.tramways, trams, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Graeme Turnbull, 13/03/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Sturt St...Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 Sturt St... the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the Sturt St near Lydiard ...Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the Sturt St near Lydiard St .Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 Sturt St, showing Special, east bound, with the SEC offices in the background. Graeme Turnbull photograph, 13/3/1970. Tram has a "Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisement. In the background are shops for Valpied (Fruiters?) and "Blast Off"On the rear in pencil, "Ballarat Single Truck car 21 outside the SEC Offices in Sturt Street, 13/3/70. Graeme Turnbull photograph. and in ink in the top right hand corner, "13/3/70 AA-27"tramways, trams, sturt st, secv, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Wal Jack, 10/03/1964 12:00:00 AM
... Sturt St....Photo of Ballarat No. 13 crossing Sturt St. from Sebastopol.... Sturt St. tram 13 'Ballarat, #13 at corner Sturt and Drummond ...Photo of Ballarat No. 13 crossing Sturt St. from Sebastopol, with 'City' destination. Tram fitted with small white stripe under dash canopy lights. Twin Lakes ad on front of tram. 'The Southern Cross Hotel' building in pink paint in background. Photo taken on 10-3-1964.'Ballarat, #13 at corner Sturt and Drummond Sts, 10th March '64' in blue inktramways, trams, drummond st., sturt st., tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Film - Movie Film & Box, Gevaert, 1962
... Sturt St... St, outbound 0:27 Bogie tram in Sturt St, inbound 0:39... Ballarat Drummond St Sturt St Sebastopol tram 18 tram 37 tram 40 ...Yields information in movie film format of Ballarat trams in 1962, a enthusiast tour, how the system operated and was used by people., Yields information in movie film format of Ballarat trams in 1962, a enthusiast tour, how the system operated and was used by people.Movie film - 8mm, approx. 2.5mins, with green leader strip on a plastic reel, within a Gevaert film cardboard box, with a Harvin Film Laboratory, Marrickville NSW label and address to B.J. Parle, Chatswood and a 5d stamp. Titled "Ballarat 1962 AETA Convention". Has been transferred to DVD - see Reg item 4100 as Segment No. 5. Filmed and made by Ben Parle. Also transferred to DVD by Rod Cook Oct. 2015, via Roger Greenwood for use in his DVD, "The City of Ballarat Trams, Gardens & Gold" of 2016. See Reg Item 6883. Synopsis: based on time - Black and White film Title "Ballarat 1962 AETA Convention" 0:00 40 Sturt St, outbound 0:27 Bogie tram in Sturt St, inbound 0:39 No. 41, turning from Sturt into Drummond St. Nth 0:58 No. 37, turning from Sturt St, north track back into Drummond St Sth, 18 in the rear. 1:26 No. 18 departing Sebastopol and bouncing along. 1:46 No. 18 and 37 crossing Albert St Sebastopol 2:10 No. 18 and 37 arriving Grey St loop 2:33 endWritten labels giving title information on outside of box.trams, tramways, ballarat, drummond st, sturt st, sebastopol, tram 18, tram 37, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - copy, "Town Hall Sturt Street Ballarat Vic", c2000
... Sturt St...Postcard of Sturt St looking East from about Doveton St... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Postcard of Sturt St looking ...Postcard of Sturt St looking East from about Doveton St with Shoppee Square, Snows store and the Town Hall in the view. Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.Postcard reproduction - full colour - Rose Stereograph Co.trams, tramways, sturt st, ballarat, esco, rose postcards, town hall, shoppee's square, snows -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Sturt Sreet Ballarat - by Day", c1905
... Sturt St... Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Has Criag's Hotel, the National... Supply Co. tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Has ...Postcard shows an Electric Supply Co. tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Has Criag's Hotel, the National Mutual Assurance buildings and the Town Hall in the view, along with the Robbie Burns statue. On the rear is a letter - to Ruby from Harry and a Victorian 1d stamp, but no address. No indication of a publisher.Yields information about the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection, soon after the opening of the electric trams in Ballarat. Postcard, Divided back, coloured with a letter on the rear.See letter.ballarat, postcards, sturt st, lydiard st north, town hall, craigs hotel, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Glen Mills, Nov. 1970
... Sturt St... in the storage loop, or City Loop at the east end of Sturt St. No. 35... City Loop Sturt St tram 35 Stamped on base of slide "11770 ...White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of Ballarat Trams bogie No. 35 and four single truck cars in the storage loop, or City Loop at the east end of Sturt St. No. 35 has a "Bray Raceway Trotting Friday Night" on the front of the tram. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "At the east end of Sturt St., about 200 yards from "CITY" was "CITY LOOP" - a storage facility used to hold cars for peak loadings and emergency use. -Nov. '70 (Glen Mills) See image btm2562p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11770" and written in ink on top edge "Lydiard St. Ballarat"tramways, trams, are, film strip, city loop, sturt st, tram 35 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, 1950's
... Sturt St... single trucker at the City tram stop, Sturt St, with the Town... the late 1950's. Trams tramways Sturt St Town Hall City Shelters ...Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the late 1950's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 11 and another single trucker at the City tram stop, Sturt St, with the Town Hall in the background. Tram 11 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the view is the City Shelter and a number of Holden motor cars. Photo by Charles Craig possibly late 1950's. trams, tramways, sturt st, town hall, city, shelters, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Charles Craig, Aug. 1971
... Sturt St West... of Gardens via Sturt St West at the Alfred St stop. Stop has the End... of the SEC operated system. Trams tramways Sturt St West Closure ...Yields information about the Alfred St tram stop, showing signage prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Black and White photograph of No. 43 with the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West at the Alfred St stop. Stop has the End of section sign, Tram stop here and a new Bus stop sign. Photo by Charles Craig August 1971, prior to closure as the new bus stops signs are in view. trams, tramways, sturt st west, closure, signs, tram stops, bus stops, alfred st, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 8/03/1960 12:00:00 AM
... Sturt St... Drummed St South into Sturt St, en-route to Lydiard St North... Hospital corner and tram 40. Tramways trams Sturt St Drummond St ...Yields information about Hospital corner and tram 40.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of: Tram 40 turning at Hospital corner from Drummed St South into Sturt St, en-route to Lydiard St North. The ?bert Wine and Spirits shop and Oasis Cake and Kitchen shop in the background.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60".tramways, trams, sturt st, drummond st, hospital corner, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Robert Thomson, c1966
... Sturt St..., c1966, in Sturt St at the City or Lydiard St North stop... Sturt St Town Hall tram 33 AGFA blue / white plastic mount ...Yields information about Ballarat's trams during c1966 and the City terminus.AGFA blue / white plastic mount, colour slide of No. 33, c1966, in Sturt St at the City or Lydiard St North stop. The Town Hall is in the background. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has the white on black destination roll. Has roof adverts for Electric Cooking and Eureka Roofing Tiles.tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, c1971
... Sturt St... leaving the Grenville St intersection with Sturt St with many... tramway system. Trams tramways Sturt St Grenville St tram 13 ...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 13 leaving the Grenville St intersection with Sturt St with many passengers. Two men waiting for a tram adjacent to the small shelter. Has the Dickins Food Store, The Spot Cafe and Family Footwear store in the background. Photo by Marc Dahlstrom c1971. On rear is the Marc Dahlstrom stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Keith Kings, c1903
... Sturt St... tram travelling from Grenville St into Sturt St. Image re... Album of a horse tram travelling from Grenville St into Sturt St ...Yields information about the Ballaarat Tramway Company tramcars.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a horse tram travelling from Grenville St into Sturt St. Image re-photographed from a black and white postcard - see Reg Item btm2437 - a coloured postcard. Note the person in the top right hand corner walking across the track. trams, tramways, horse trams, sturt st, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 34 at Drummond Street South", 1970s
... Sturt St... into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North... Hospital Corner Sturt St tram 34 Digital image of No. 34 turning ...Yields information about the Hospital Corner intersection.Digital image of No. 34 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. At Hospital Corner. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 34 at Drummond Street South"trams, tramways, drummond st sth, hospital corner, sturt st, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 39 at Doveton St", 1970s
... Sturt St... of Doveton and Sturt St, with the tram going to Gardens via Drummond... the Sturt St track, near Doveton St. Trams tramways Doveton St Sturt ...Yields information about the Sturt St track, near Doveton St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 39 at the corner of Doveton and Sturt St, with the tram going to Gardens via Drummond Nth. A lady is walking behind the tram. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 39 at Doveton St"trams, tramways, doveton st, sturt st, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940's or early 1950's
... Sturt St... Negative file of No. 21 turning from Sturt St south side... the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection and tram services. Trams ...Yields information about the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection and tram services.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 21 turning from Sturt St south side into Lydiard St North. Has the Commonwealth Bank building, National Mutual, and Craig's Hotel. The small newsagent kiosk is in the photo. C. Marks Jewellers in the National Mutual building sign. trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st north, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
... Sturt St... after leaving Sturt St. In the background is the Bucks Head... services in Sturt St and Grenville St and the building structures ...Yields information about tram services in Sturt St and Grenville St and the building structures.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of tram 39 entering Bridge St, crossing Grenville St after leaving Sturt St. In the background is the Bucks Head Hotel. a Jeweller and Handbags Novelties shop. Note the Forest City signal on the pole and a letter (receiving pillar) box.trams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, signals, forest city signals, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
... Sturt St.... Destination appears to be Gardens via Sturt St West... and from the north side to the south side. Trams tramways Sturt St ...Yields information about the use of the Dawson St crossover with loaded passenger cars and from the north side to the south side.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 37 using the Dawson St cross over from the north side to the south side, with a large load of passengers. Destination appears to be Gardens via Sturt St West. In the background is the Golden City Hotel. Possibly the early 1950's.trams, tramways, sturt st, dawson st, tram services, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
... Sturt St... the south side of Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Tram not carrying... the shunting of trams from the south side of Sturt into Lydiard St ...Yields information about the shunting of trams from the south side of Sturt into Lydiard St north - not a usual move.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of a bogie tram (could be 36, 38 or 39) turning from the south side of Sturt St into Lydiard St North. Tram not carrying passengers. Appears to have an inspector watch the rear truck. In the background is the Commonwealth Bank and Craig's Hotel.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1960's
... Sturt St... Negative file of No 27 westbound in Sturt St at the corner of Lyons... Ballarat tram No. 27 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St. Trams ...Yields information about Ballarat tram No. 27 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No 27 westbound in Sturt St at the corner of Lyons St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol, Briquettes and dancing at Civic Hall dash panel adverts. In the background is Ted Moran's boot repair shop, O'Keefe's Music / record shop and a hairdresser. trams, tramways, sturt st, lyons st, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, "Sturt Street looking west, Ballarat", c1906
... Sturt St... St showing the various buildings on both sides of Sturt St... along Sturt Street from Grenville St showing the various ...Photograph - looking east along Sturt Street from Grenville St showing the various buildings on both sides of Sturt St. One ESCo tram in the view along with many people and one horse-drawn vehicle. The photo was taken before the construction of the large office/waiting room shelter at the tram terminus - possibly c1906. This photo is used in item 2688 - same image but more defined colours within a gold background flowery oval.Yields information about the streetscape of Sturt St.Postcard coloured, divided back, unused, Valentine & Sons.Has marking "55393 JV" along the bottom edge. tramways, trams, esco, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Sturt Street, Ballarat", c1950
... Sturt St...The photo shows the view of the south side of Sturt Street... of the south side of Sturt Street from Lydiad St, looking east ...The photo shows the view of the south side of Sturt Street from Lydiad St, looking east. The Robbie Burns statue is on the left of the card, along with the Mechanics Institute, The Ballarat Gas Co, Buckshead Hotel. There is one tram parked in the parking loop. On the rear, Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor has written: "4 wheeler (No. 30 or 33?) in parking loop. Lower Sturt St from Lydiard St, looking east showing narrow Bridge St and Victoria St hill. Mt Warrenheip 4 miles away." Has a sketch of the tram tracks as well. C1950Yields information about Ballarat during the late 1940s or early 1950s.Postcard black and white, undivided back, with a handwritten note on rear. Card No. V39.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, valentine