Provides a list of active Ballarat trams operated by the State Electricity Commission of Vic, dated 7-11-1967. Notes that there are 15 ST's (Single trucks or four wheel trams) and 10 bogies - all larger trams. Also records that all destination rolls were black on white, changed over from white letters on a black background. Not known who produced the list.Prepared for personal or for providing information to another person on what trams were active in the Ballarat depot at the time.List of SEC Ballarat Trams - dated 7-11-67 hand written on a foolscap sheet of plain paper.ballarat, trams, tramcars, secv, destination rolls, lists

Set of two brass manufacturing / data plates from the BTM Isolating transformer that failed Oct. 2004 and sent to ABB's Yarraville Workshop for assessment. Recovered from the transformer by ABB staff following inspection. Plates detail Manufacturer (State Electricity Commission of Victoria), ratings, connection diagrams, windings and date of manufacture (1931). These plates did not reflect the re-winding characteristics, but its original manufacturer. Transformer No. 1267. Each plate has four corner holes. Transformer acquired by the BTPS 1973 for re-winding from the SEC. See Reg. Item 3018 for transformer photographs at ABB workshops. tramways, trams, btps, substation, depot, electric traction, electric failure, sec

Yields information about the condition of a former SEC Ballarat tramcar, disposed of by the SEC and its location.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 16, SEC, in a garden setting - Allandale area, c1972/3. Tram body sold by the SEC in 1956. Address details check 27/8/2020 - 155 Henders Road. See also Reg Item 6611 for other photographs. Photographer unknown.tramways, trams, tramcar bodies, sale of trams, allendale, tram 16

Magazine cutting from the SEC News May 18, 1972, page 9, titled "Trammies rode into history", about the closure of the SEC operated Bendigo tramways April 1972. Features photographs of tram crews, shutting down the power supply and notes on the tramcars and the closure event itself. trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, crews

Photo of two trams crossing each other at Carlton St loop, out of sequence running, normally crossed at Gardens loop Typical of the operation and the street scene at the time. The background trees were later removed.Bogie tram 36 and single trucker (20) crossing at Carlton St. Loop, early 1970's. View looking down track, towards south. No. 36 with Mt Pleasant destination, and No. 20 with Gardens via Sturt St. West on western track. Trees full with leaves. Note V crossing of frog, one made up by SEC? No. 20 has Twin Lakes sign under headlight. Image not square onto photo paper. 358.1 - duplicate copy from William F Scott, smaller print. 358.2 - as above - but mid size print.358.1 - On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat Tramways. Cars on Carlton Street loop, just outside the southern entrance to the Botanical Gardens" and in pencil "Christopher D Phillips, 113 Windermere Street Ballarat (053) 31 6075" and "12/1967" 358.2 - "44)" in top left hand corner, William F Scott address label in bottom right hand corner, trimming marks top and bottom. Label centrally, "photo page 40, Reduce to 5 1/2" and 3 1/4" " and along bottom :Ballarat Tramways (SEC) Christopher D Phillips "28.12.1967"trams, tramways, ballarat, carlton st., wendouree parade , tram 36, 20

Yields information about the track maintenance activities of the track gang in Ballarat, the work they did, notes, names and other information.Collins Australian Diary, 1960, No. 324 printed by Collins Bros, pattered dark red cover with green cloth binding on cover, card covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1960, one week per double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat track gang to record their daily work, leave, welding, track cleaning, truck driver etc Rear pages - has notes on materials used, costs, scrubber use and hours, and length of track On the2nd last page is a list of Track gang and addresses for 1960. H. Dowie S. Eaton W. Newell E. Lakey J. Armstrong J. Naus - welder C. Edwards A. W. Cunningham H. Lancaster H. Smith G. McQuinn E. Fish W. Holder L. Marks D. Wiseman - welder Cash account sheets for April - September - weekly hours of workers. Loose contents 1. - by rates of postage sheet - notes on work on rear of time sheets 2 - by rain chart - application for leave form 3 - by engagements - for July - part of a 1960 income tax return form - with some calculations on it. 4 - 19/12/1960 - notes re work 5 - Memoranda sheet - notes on pink time sheet - re work requirements? 6 - Inside rear cover - a sheet with names and SEC leave due notes. tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, trackwork, rails, scrubber tram

Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 28 on No. 3 road at SEC Wendouree Parade depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram 28 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, and what appears to be a CASTROL and an SEC ad.. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel and has small triangles on the front panel Tram 13 has the destination of "DEPOT via Drummond St."On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot, ballarat, tram 28

Photocopy on an A4 sheet of SEC form S.166 recording receipt of the sum of two dollars from the SEC, Electricity Supply Department, Mid-Western branch by SEC Ballarat Motorman / Conductor as permanent change. Form about 160mm high, x 200mm wide records receipt of the $2 by D. J. Everett on 22/5/1969 and authorised by Senior Traffic Inspector J. Maxwell. Photocopy shows outline of the top of the form and punch holes on the left hand side. trams, tramways, forms, tickets, conductors, fares

.1 - Provides the Victorian Regulations and requirements for electric wiring, switch boards for all buildings and installations in 1950. .2 - as above for 1960, has a detailed list of contents, tables and index at the rear. Applicable for 1960 .3 - provides the training program and procedures for the training of SECV Linesmen in the 1950's.1 - Yields information on the electrical requirements that Victorian Electricians and others parties were required to follow in electrical wiring. .2 - as above .3 - Demonstrates the procedures that SEC Linesmen were required to follow in their work..1 - Book - 10 sewn sections, orange cloth covers, 200 pages titled "SEC Wiring Regulations 1950". Cover price 3s .2 - Book - 15 sections, with end papers, 300 pages, red hard back cover "SEC Wiring Regulations 1961". Cover price 7/6 .3 - Book - 43 pages bound with metal binder into a manila card cover, titled "SEC Lineman's School Notes" - dated 9/12/1955.2 - has pencil notes on the inside of the rear cover. .3 - has the name "Bill ?" on the rear cover.secv, state electricity commission, rules, wiring, electrical, regulations, tramways

Alfred Donald Senior studied Electrical Engineering at the Ballarat Schoo of Mines (SMB) between 1927-33. He worked as an Instructor in Electric Welding at SMB between 1932 and 1967 receiving a certificate of Electrical Engineering, and greatly enjoyed his association with SMB as a student and instructor. Senior was an A. Grade Electrical Mechanic (A.M.I.E.I.s Vic and NSW) and was employed at the SEC Elec. Supply Co of Vic 1927-1970. He became Chief Electrical Inspector for the Mid-Western region.Hand embroidered pocket, framed in timber behind glass. The blazer pocket belonged to A.D. Senior who studied Electical Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1927 to 1933. from 1927 to 1933.On back of frame: "Mr A.D. Senior. Electrical Engineering student 1927-33. Instructor in Electric Welding 1932 - 67. C.E.E. SMB. A. Grade Elec. Mecahnic. A.M.I.E.I.s Vic and NSW. A very pleasant association during these periods. SEC Elec. Supply Co of Vic 1927-1970. C/o D.C. to A.C. and replaced many engines with elec. motors. Chief Electrical Inspector Mid-Western region.embroidery, ballarat school of mines, a d senior, coat of arms

SEC Ballarat No.36 in the 1950 or earlier in Wendouree Parade with the Lake and one of the rowing sheds in the background. SEC Official photograph. See item 9119 for a photograph looking the other way. See Reg Item 4568 for the CD.Yields information about SEC Ballarat tram No. 36 - one of a series of official photographs early 1950 or earlier and the appearance of the tram.Digital Image of a Black and White photograph.trams, tramways, secv, wendouree parade, tram 36

Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 12 (Gardens via Drummond North) passing the SEC Wendouree Parade junction. Shows the depot trackwork. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. Photographer and date not known - c1970Yields information about tram 12 passing the SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade.Black and white photograph on plain papertramcars, twin lakes, depot junction, wendouree parade, tram 12

Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1950 and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter, typed, from the State Electricity Commission to Wal Jack dated 30 May 1950, signed by Mr. Farr, about the lack of records during the ESCo era and modifications to the ex MMTB cars, conversion by the SEC of the combination trams, No. 30 being the first converted and the date that conductors were provided for the full period of daily service being 8/4/1946. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, sec, letters, conductors, conversion, esco, mmtb

Used to provide the SEC logo or Monogram onto tramcars and other vehicles by the SEC. The Museum had them printed by Selex Decal of Moorabbin c1990. Three copies held. The Museum now using vinyl sheet instead of transfers.Demonstrates the method of providing the SECV logo on the sides of trams and other vehicles.SECV logo, monogram or decal for the use on the sides of tramcars, glued transfer adhered to a sheet of gloss paper on one side and plain on the other secv, signs, logos, monograms, selex decal, btm, tramcars, emblems

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A letter from the Management Committee accompanying official Form of Lease documents for a Term of 45 years for Site 4A in Falls Creek. The lease was to commence on 1st September 1966. A cheque to cover Stamp Duty made payable to the SEC, proof of Mr. Hymans' Public Risk Insurance Policy as well as the signed Form of Lease document needed to be returned to finalise the Lease.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, plan for ladies hairdressing salon

Yields information about the trams used and how they were arranged at the railway station for a major tour group visit in 1962.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of the ten trams to be used for the ARHS visit to Ballarat 7-4-62. Ten trams used as listed in the inscriptions below. No. 20 the lead tram, has an SEC roof Advertisements, Ilford Film and The Age advert on the back dash panel. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat ARHS Specials to Gardens (10 trams) No. 20, 31, 31, 38 in order, others 14, 28, 33, 35, 36,37 from Railway level crossing Lydiard St Nth 7-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1265" written in.trams, tramways, arhs, tours, lydiard st nth, railway station, tram 20

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 19/9/1992, page 27, written by Seaton Ashton about the history of trams in Ballarat on the 20th anniversary of their closure. Notes horse trams, ESCo, opening of lines, tram car builders, their rehabilitation in the 1930's, the involvement of the BTPS, trams 1 and 12. Has two photos, one of tram 27 sitting outside the SEC depot carrying the "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" and one of tram 31, east bound in Bridge St. bound for Victoria St. dropping off a passenger at a stop. Both picture from the Courier Archives. Item in the Courier's "Saturday Magazine". Occupies a full page of the newspaper. 2nd copy added 11/8/2001 - folded.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, btps, horse trams, sec

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "SOUTH ST. RUBICON ST." stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar. This book was the last to be done by the SEC in Ballarat, closure occurred on 19/9/1971.Collins Diary No. 324, blue Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1971, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements. The last recorded entry was 14/9/1971, for fitting of second hand shoes to 34 and 42. Inside front cover were: 1 - loose - carbon copy of a "Notice to All Traffic Staff" regarding braking - See Reg Item 3520. 2 - loose - carbon copy of run number 25, Monday to Friday - See Reg Item 3521. These are to be retained with the item, but in a separate container.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "CARLTON ST HADDON ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "PLEASANT ST TO CARLTON ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Significant in being an assembled set of instructions that were used by tram crews for reference by management.Set of four SEC staff instructions stapled together for reference by managers. Stapled along the top edge with staples. Comprise: “Forest City” Signals – 5 pages – with handwritten notes on page 5, regarding “Shortening of signal section” dated 20 Jan 1965. – see Reg Item 3456 Tramcar Emergency Braking – 25/1/1965 – 2 pages – Reg Item 3457 Question and Answer paper – Brake Equipment Descriptions, etc. – 4 pages – Reg items 272, 3457, Special Order to Motorman (49/1) – 2 pages – 25/1/1965 – Reg item 3459 and 5371 for an undated issue. See the various Registered items for more details and 5370 for an undated version of the Tramcar Emergency Braking. Page 5 of the first document has hand written notes about “Shortening of signal section” Top sheet has a number of initials of people who have read/sighted the document - dated 8/11/1965 and 11/12/1965.trams, tramways, sec, instructions, braking, emergency, forest city signals

Yields information about depot trackwork from Wendouree Parade prior to its closure in 1971.Black and white photograph of the SEC depot entry trackwork from Wendouree Parade looking towards the depot. Photo c1971. trams, tramways, depot, secv, wendouree parade, trackwork

Black and white photograph of the sun glinting off a Westinghouse T1F type controller top in a single truck SEC cartrams, tramways, tram controllers, equipment

Shows one of the Ballarat tram fleet that was acquired from the Adelaide Tramway system in December 1937.Yields information about Ballarat tram No. 21, ex Adelaide A class No. 10Black and White photograph of SEC Ballarat tram No. 21 in the depot yard. Photo by Keith Kings 22/1/1955.On rear has the photographers file number (M)(b)(3)ballarat, depot, bucks head hotel, tram 21, trams, tramways

Possibly a Motorman in winter coat (as there are no lapel badges). SEC type numbers are on the latter two hats. The Conductor badges on coat lapels and 5-button coats must have been retained by the SEC for a while. The date of these photos would be 1930s.Black and white print on paper11/13 and the No. 1 in a circle, written in pen on the reverse. GRS710/11/1/13 written in pencil on the reverse.mesco's winter uniform c. 1912-1930, mesco motorman, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway depot

1. 'Exercise Micro Log'. Third Training Group, Reserve Command and Staff College, MILOPS Wing. 2. Exercise 'Mini Log.' Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661 collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.1. Multipage document on A4 sized paper. Text on one side of each page in black. Pages are cream in colour and stapled together on top LHC. 2. Multipage document on pink coloured A4 paper, Text on one side of each page in black. Pages stapled together on top LHC.2. Handwritten on top RHC of first page; MASTER 81, Sec attached sheets.training notes, exercise microlog, exercise mini log, kevin john herdman

This is a lady’s ticket issued by the Warrnambool Football Club in 1898. The Warrnambool Football Club, established in 1861, is one of the oldest clubs in Victoria (and the world?). It merged with South Warrnambool in 1924, was re-established as a stand-alone club in 1928 and joined the Hampden League in 1933. It still competes in this League. The secretary in 1898, William Oakley, was a well-known footballer known as ‘Wing’ and was also a co-Principal with Richard Lawson of a private boy’s school, Warrnambool College, in the late 1890s. This is a significant item as an example of a football club’s lady’s ticket in 1898 and as a 19th century memento from the Warrnambool Football Club and from William Oakley.This is a small cardboard ticket with a green background and gold lettering. The green colouring on the left side has been scratched and removed.‘Warrnambool Football Club, Season 1898, Lady’s Ticket, Warrnambool, W.M.Oakley, Hon. Sec.’warrnambool football club, lady’s ticket, 1898, hampden league, south warrnambool, william oakley

The new State Electricity Commission construction camp at the head of the Kiewa Valley was for workmen on the second power station in the project expected to be the most modern and best equipped in Australia… In contrast to the early Kiewa days of horses and canvas tents, the new camp, with its modern amenities, compared favourably with any country town. Administration of the Kiewa Scheme was moved from Tawonga to Mount Beauty in 1946. The first house in Mount Beauty, in Hollonds Street, was occupied by the co-op store manager from November 1946. The new Mess Hall at Mt Beauty was opened with much ceremony in early November 1946. The houses up to Nelse street were erected from 1946 onward and then the township was extended beyond Nelse Street in 1950. The workmen's camp was enlarged in 1950 to the extent of providing accommodation for a total of 1,200.Shows early construction in the town of Mt. Beauty surrounded by hills and farmland, with Mt Bogong in the background. Photo was taken in 1950 during the early stages of construction of the Kiewa Hydro electric SystemBlack and white photograph of Mt Beauty township in 1950 showing original workers buildings. Photograph has a .5cm white border around the photo.Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink - SEC Camp and Town Mt Beauty 1950mt beauty, secv, mt beauty workmen's camp