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Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Facsimile Copy, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Ballaarat Tramway Company, Limited. A by-law of the City of Ballaarat", c1987
Facsimile reprint of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. horse tram by laws. Printed onto heavy paper. Facsimile made from the item recovered from Horse Tram No. 1 in 1986. Printed about 1987? for sales items at the depot. For original item see Reg Item 4724. By Law made by the City of Ballaarat, dated 6th April 1889. Gazetted 5 April 1889. Copy used in the CHHA Law and Order Exhibition and at the depot. Has six Velcro dots stuck on rear.trams, tramways, law and order, exhibitions, by laws, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 13/12/1985 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph, of the unloading of the body of Horse Tram No. 1 at the rear of the depot, on Fri. 13 December 1985. Garry Wood assisting with the body, Barry James tractor crane. Body is being positioned onto the remains of a ex Melbourne cable tram truck, just to the right of the photo. See also item 736 for vertical format photo.On rear of photo: Black ink on top of photo "Swinging No. 1's body onto cable trailer 88's unrebuilt truck / 13.12.85". On bottom edge "Dave Macartney" Pasted in the middle of the photo is a printed caption, same words as for top line, but with date detailed out.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, unloading trams , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 1987
Black and white side elevation photograph of the completed underframe of the Horse tram No. 1 in front of 5 road at the museum depot, June 1987, taken at same time as photograph in Reg. No. 737 and 750. Note the truss rods of the cable truck have yet to be fitted.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W Photograph, Dave Macartney, Apr. 1989
Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about April? 1989. Saloon body framing, complete but no sides etc. Photographed used in the Trolley Wire article on the reconstruction of Horse Tram No. 1. Two copies held -On rear, taped on with red ink correction is the Trolley Wire caption "Reconstruction underway: about a third of the original body framing was reused in the tram. All the corner posts and the underframe are new. DAVE MACARTNEY" and a sticker with black in "Reduce to 5 1/2" x 3 3/4". Copy 2 - In top left hand corner "3 Ballarat Return to:" and in bottom right hand corner, on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia / (03) 9584 3679" High Res image added 20-8-2016.tramways, trams, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, Jun. 1989
Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the front of the depot about June 1989. Saloon body framing, with panels in position, end windows and sliding doors have been fitted and the both end no windows or internal panels. Jacqui Edwards photographed by the end of the tram.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, Jun. 1989
Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the end of No. 4 road within the depot about June 1989. See item 795 for further details of tramcar. High Res image added 20-8-2016.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, Jul, 1989
Black and white photograph of Horse Tram No. 1, photographed at the rear of the depot about July 1989. Saloon body complete, end aprons in position. Also tow bar has been positioned and hand brake pawl at west end. Photo taken shortly after windows fitted. Photo side on view of tram, taken at same time as item 747, but this photo print is out of focus - camera shake, insufficient shutter speed.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of the almost completed horse tram, missing off side gates and advertising boards. Handrails and lettering and stairway decoration completed. Photographed on the BTM depot fan, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system - 19/9/1992. Tram 661 in the background. Print on Kodak paper.horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction, tram 1, 661 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of the almost completed horse tram, missing off side gates and advertising boards. Handrails and lettering and stairway decoration completed. Photographed on the BTM depot fan, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system - 19/9/1992 with Frank Puls standing between the tramcars. Tram 661 in the background. Print on Kodak paper. Used in a Trolley Wire publication?? 799.1 - similar photograph - added 25/1/2008On rear is a label "Photo page 5, Same Size"horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction, tram 1, 661 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMemorabilia - Event Materials, BEMPS, "Ballarat's Industrial Heritage Rally - Feb. 1998", 28/06/1998 12:00:00 AM
The following items are associated with the display of Horse Tram No. 1 at the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society Rally at the Ballarat Showgrounds on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1, 1998. 807.1 - A4 sheet of paper, printed by BTM on 27/2/1998, advising the horse tram was on display at the showgrounds - used at the depot. 807.2 - A4 sheets of card, printed by BTM on 27/2/1998, advising people to take care when climbing the stairs, and please do not enter signs on reverse, tours on the hours and where queries could be made. Printed by laser printer on yellow card and contained within a plastic display folder. 807.3 - Three copies of the Rally brochure or flier, advertising the Rally at the Showgrounds. Printed mid 1997, on orange paper, phone numbers etc. 807.4 - A4 exhibit sheet for use on the Horse tram at the exhibition. Overprinted by BTM on 28/2/1998. 807.5 - Souvenir Programme - 28 pages plus heavy card covers, 32 pages in all, with index on page 3, list of exhibitors, Ballarat Foundries and Metal Manufacturers listings, Agricultural manufacturers, photographs, advertisements, with colour cover. 807.6 - cast brass rally badge - with organisers name cast on an oval shaped plaque with the words "Ballarat Industrial Heritage Rally" cast under and two figures, a farmer and an miner on either side. Has been stamped No. 64.trams, tramways, souvenir programmes, industrial heritage rally, ballarat manufacturers, ballarat showgrounds -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPoster, South Melbourne Depot Crews, MTA - South Melbourne Depot crews, c1988
A3 size poster, photocopied with cartoon drawings of a MTA (Metropolitan Transport Authority) crew member and a passenger who waited 30 mins. for a tram and complaining. MTA crew member explains shortage of crews and blames MTA and Minister Tom Roper (Transport Minister at the time) - mid 1980's. On base of poster is "AUTHORISED BY THE WORKERS AT THE SOUTH MELBOURNE DEPOT". Acquired by Chris Jacobson, BTPS Secretary, who was working at the time at South Melbourne Depot and displayed on the fridge at Bungaree for many years - where torn etc. Cartoonist name unknown.trams, tramways, mta, crew shortages, south melbourne depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old No 1 revisits Town Hall", 14/12/1985 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping of the horse tram body (No. 1) photographed visiting the Ballarat Town Hall after its recovery in Anderson St. on Friday 13/12/1985 with story and photos appearing in the Ballarat Courier of Sat. 14/12/1985. Has story of its recovery, future, and photos of Richard Gilbert (President), talking to Ian Smith (Town Clerk) and a photo of it being built at the depot in 1887. Mentions property owner, Mr. Jack Leviston. See item 735 for detail and print of photo of No. 1 by Town Hall. Second copy added 18/6/2006trams, tramways, horse trams, town hall, tram recovery -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat's new tram service", 23/01/1975 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formal opening of the tram services to be operated by the BTPS in 1975 and who was involved.Newspaper Clipping of Thurs. Jan 23, 1975 giving news of the formal opening of the BTPS tram service on 1/2/1975 by the General Manager of the SECV, Mr. J.C.Trethowan. Has a photo of the depot with the trolley on No. 1 road, 27 on 2 road, and 28? on three road and depot fan with rails well above the ground level. Newspaper Clipping notes trial running in Wendouree Parade, history of the BTPS, work undertaken, and number of members. Second copy of cutting glued onto a sheet of foolscap plain paper added 5/7/2017 and image revised. From donation of Ruth Nelson.trams, tramways, btps, tramway opening, museum, opening -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Davis Bus Lines: 50 years of service", 21/11/1980 12:00:00 AM
Three page feature article with associated advertisements of Davis Bus Lines, 50 years of services, printed in The Courier on 21/11/1980. Features five photos, including one of Bert Davis, an advertisement featuring various buses, a photo outside the original depot in Creswick Road, one of the Mobil Around Australia Economy run in 1958 and one of a decorated bus in the early 1950's. Article includes history of the bus lines, plans to move to a new depot in 1981 and taking over the tram services from the SEC. If removed for copying etc. copy to be made.trams, tramways, davis bus lines, ballarat public transport, closure -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lindsay Bounds, c1971
Series of black and white photos of SEC Ballarat 30 by Lindsay Bounds, late 1970, early 1971 on 8" x 10" prints. 840.1 - tram 30, city bound, at Bell St. Loop (?) crossing another single trucker. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. 840.2 - trams 13, 30 and 18 and another single trucker at the depot gates, all showing Depot or Depot via Drummond North destinations - possibly on a Sunday morning. 840.3 - Trams 13 and 30 on the north side of Drummond St. north, with Sturt St. Mansions buildings behind. Winter photo. Tram 30 has Lydiard St. Nth destination, while 13 has Victoria St. 840.4 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St., bound for Sebastopol with Post office in background. 840.5 - Tram 30 in Victoria St. bound for Gardens via Sturt St. West. 840.6 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St. at Drummond St. bound for Lydiard St. North. Has lights on. 840.7 - Tram 30 west bound in Victoria St. at King St. loop with St. Alipius church in background. Many Holden motor cars in photo as well. Some imperfections in the printing of the photograph.trams, tramways, victoria st., sturt st, skipton st., tram 30, tram 13, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Deserving depot recognised as Museum", 22/05/1998 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping with photo and text about the Ballarat Tramway Museum becoming an Accredited Museum. In Friday May 22, 1998 Courier Newspaper. Page 5. Has photo of Darren Hutchesson and Simon Jenkins leaning out of tram 27 on depot fan. Text from a BTM press release. Mentions Richard Gilbert and Lorraine Elliot MLA. 842.1 - 2nd copy added 25 June 1999. In better condition.842 - "Courier 22/5/1998, p5" in pencil on side of Clipping. 842.1 - In blue ink in top left hand corner, "Friday 22/5/98"trams, tramways, btm, accreditation, museum -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, Warren Doubleday, 13/03/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Depot Floor Surface Set ...Set of two colour photographs of the depot floor at the rear of No. 2 and 3 road after hotmixing and No. 2 road, between the rails on Friday March 13. Photographs by Warren Doubleday. On Kodak Paper. 848.1 - shows area at the rear of No. 2 and 3 road, with change room in the background. 848.2 - shows area between 1 and 3 roads, with 39, 26 and 38 in background. See March 1998 Fares Please!depot, floor surface -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBadge - SEC pass, Employees Pass badge No. 127, c1950?
Stamped enamelled round brass piece with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass. Has the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamelled and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways". This was in blue enamel. On rear stamped the number "127" Was issued to Mr. Adam Balloch, carpenter with the SEC depot. Had a piece at the top of the badge for the ring to pass through, but this has been damaged and transferred onto the badge proper.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W print of donated negative, Ron E. Fluck, 31/12/1958 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Depot 17 ...Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC single trucker tram No. 17 at the depot in front of No. 1 road doors. Tram has large white triangles on the front dash panel. Photo taken 31.12.1958. High res scan of negative added 22/1/2020 as i.tramways, trams, depot, 17, ballarat, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W print of donated negative, Ron E. Fluck, 4/09/1963 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Depot Scrubber ...Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC Scrubber car at the depot in "0" road, with Tennis Court in background. At end of track. Photo taken 4-9-1963. High Res scan of negative added 17/1/2019 see image i1.tramways, trams, depot, scrubber tram, ballarat, tennis court, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W print of donated negative, Ron E. Fluck, 31/12/1958 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Depot Scrubber ...Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC Scrubber car, end view looking south, at the depot in "0" road, with Tennis Court in background. At end of track. Photo taken 31-12-1958. Image i1 high res scan of the negatives added 18/1/2019.tramways, trams, depot, scrubber tram, ballarat, tennis court, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Calendar, Topmill Pty Ltd, "Australian Trams 1999 Calendar", 1998
24 Page full colour calendar featuring Australian Trams, published by Top mill Pty Ltd. Cover (1299i5) features Sydney trams outside Central station in Eddy Ave. Other cities represented - Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Fremantle, Bendigo, Ballarat, Sydney light rail, Hobart and Melbourne. Photos by Hugh Ballment, Dale Budd, Robert Merchant, Arthur Perry and the Sydney Tramway Museum. Priced at $9.95, and has "Parkholme Newsagency and Toys" sticker over bar code section, giving the same price. Distributed by Gordon and Gotch. Ballarat trams - 1299i1 - 33 at depot during hail storm on 20/8/1971 and 1299i2 - BTM trams 14 and 26 at Carlton St. during BTM operations 1970's or early 1980's. Used for month of June. Bendigo trams - 1299i3 - No. 4 at Eaglehawk terminus - 1/2/1971 and 1299i4 - trams 28, 2, 23 and two single truckers at Charing Cross 1970. Used for month of May.tramways, trams, australian trams, ballarat, bendigo, museums -
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Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", 1951, 1953
Ten issues of "Electric Traction" of the Australian Electric Traction Association. 1303.1 - Vol VI, No. 4, April 1951 - printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in poor condition, torn along centre and some edge damage. Page 3 includes notes on the Provincial systems about bogie cars going to Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. 1303.2 - Vol VI, No. 5, May 1951- printed covers with four pages of duplicated notes - in fair condition - covers have yellowed. 1303.3 - Vol VI, No. 6, June 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - some foxing on covers. 1303.4 - Vol VI, No. 7, July 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition, though the insert pages have suffered some edge damage as slightly larger in size than the printed covers. 1303.5 - Vol VI, No. 8 - August 1951 - as for 1303.2 - in good condition - includes an article on page 3 about Ballarat news - including relaying of Sturt and Drummond Sts junction, service cuts, fare increase, No. 23, and extension of the depot to accommodate bogie cars. 1303.6 - Vol VI, No. 9 - September 1951 - 8 pages all printed - includes on page 3 - item re Ballarat No. 23 withdrawn for scrapping, and bogie cars at Geelong. In good condition. 1303.7 - Vol VI, No. 12 - December 1951 - 6 printed pages - includes items re bogie cars at Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. In good condition. 1303.8 - Vol VIII, No. 8 - August 1953 - 6 printed pages with green title details - has an item that Wal Jack was recently given a front page write up in the Courier. Shown as being printed by "Traction Press" of the same address as the publisher - Traction Publications. In good condition. 1303.9 - Vol VIII, No. 9 - September 1953 - 8 printed pages with black title details, page 3 has map of Sydney printed in red and page 6, Sydney rail system. Page 4 has item re the Geelong system and a forthcoming Transport Regulation Board inquiry. In good condition though has been folded in the middle. Printer as for 1303.8 1303.10 - Vol VIII No. 2 - February 1953 - 6 printed pages - includes Tramways of Collie WA, Sydney News, Melbourne cable car conversion dates, electric railway news and branch news and notes Basil Miller has been appointed as an Inspector in Bendigo. 1303.10 - added 28/3/2010 - sourced from donations to the Museum by R. Elliston 28-3-16.Items 1303.2 to 1303.7 - have the stamp of the "The New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society" on the front cover.trams, tramways, electric traction, aeta, ballarat, australian tramways, bendigo, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, 1926
Black and white photograph of W1 419 photographed side on at South Melbourne Depot - 1926c. Photographed by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Assumed photograph taken soon after the tram was built in 1926. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. See Destination City, 4th Edition.On rear in pencil "W1 we have 30 of these. No more will be constructed." "M&MTB" and "41".trams, tramways, mmtb, w1 class, tram 419 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, c1920's
Black and white photograph of MMTB No. H60 at Kew depot. Tram painted in MMTB chocolate and cream colour scheme. Side elevation photo with depot buildings in background. Taken prior to modification of roofs at end of cars to building in destination box. Tram of same class at SEC No. 18 See also Registration No. 555 ( for end view of tram) and 550 for another copy of this print. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo, different stamp to previous items from the same company.On rear in pencil "P & M", "M&MTB" and "38" in a circle.trams, tramways, mmtb, kew depot, h class, tram 60 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Y1 class tram interior, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, early 1930's
Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram car, photographed at Camberwell Depot. Shows arrangements of seats, lights with covers and roof ads. A number of roof ads and window posters in the tram - of tram in service. Part of tram 550 in background. On rear is Sutcliffe stamp, and Gordon and Gotch stamp with date July 10. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.Yields information about the interior of a Y1 class tramcar.Black and white photograph with details on rear.On rear in pencil is "Return to F. Shennen" with arrow pointing to Gordon and Gotch stamp. "Interior Y1". The Sutcliffe stamp has two pencil crosses through it.trams, tramways, mmtb, y1 class, interiors -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, C.F. Dewey, mid 1910's
Black and white photograph of Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust bogie car No. 33, maximum traction tramcar, later to become M&MTB No. 33. Photographed in Coldblo Road alongside Malvern depot. Tram has destination of St. Kilda Road, route number indication "2". Photographed probably between 1913 and 1919 when P&MTT taken over by the M&MTB, though could be later prior to repainting. On rear is stamp in purple ink "Photographed by C.F. Dewey Sydney N.S.W." / "Copyright by the International Association of Railway Correspondents". Scan updated 18/8/13 and back image added.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pmtt, c class, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Yellow Express, 1942
Black and white photograph of Victorian Railway's Tram No. 52 being delivered to Elwood depot during 1942 by Yellow Express prime mover and low loader trailer - Truck registration - DP 635. Has the depot and water tower in the background and a person, the driver? alongside the truck. See image i1 for the details on the rear. Destination City, 4th Edition for date of manufacture.On rear of photograph in ink. 1. On left hand edge "PS can destroy photo when finished" 2. On upper 2/3rds of back "Photo wires being taken down to allow 1/2 section house to past it being 19-6 x 48 x 23 wide. Transported Preston to Reservoir by Yellow Express Melbourne Victoria" - would appear to refer to another photograph. - Dimensions in feet? 3. On lower 1/3rd, "Tram being transported Newport Railway Workshops to Elwood Depot , 11 mile. 45 long x 8-6 x 10 / Yellow Expx". Dimensions in feet.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton tramway, elwood depot, vr class tramcars, yellow express, tram 52 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Len Millar, 10/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
Set of four colour prints of the operations for the 1992 Ballarat Scout Jamboree held between the 4th and 11th of January. Taken on 10/1/1992 by Len Millar - See also January 1992 Fares Please! 1320.1 - Scene at Carlton St. with group of Scouts boarding trams. 1320.2 - as above 1320.3 - group at Tram depot standing in front of No. 1 road - used in January 1992 Fares Please! 1320.4 - Group photo of btm staff standing in front of 14 near Depot Junction. In photo (Left to right), Peter Walker, Frank Puls, John Treloar, Andrew Mitchell, Carolyn Dean and kneeling - John Phillips, Len Millar. Not known who took photo. See January 1992 Fare Please!scout jamboree, btm, charters, depot, tram 14, tram 661, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 24/03/1991 12:00:00 AM
Colour photo of horse tram No. 1 on the rear extension of No. 5 at depot, with the first stairway completed taken from Gilles St. looking back at the depot building. See also Reg. item 740 for photo taken at the same time. Tram body has seat on top deck and detail painting is underway. Photo by Carolyn Dean, 24/3/1991.On rear in blue ink "161.5 24-3-91 / Carolyn Dean photo" and in black ink "(4) Ballarat / Return to" and in bottom left hand corner on a sticker "William F Scott / P.O. Box 2550 / Cheltenham Vic 3192 Australia / (03) 9584 3679". horse tram no. 1, btps, tramcars, reconstruction, tram 1
