Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 14 Feb and 19 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7942.1 1 - "Protest Meeting" - report on a meeting of the ATMOEA, pressing for the retention of the trams and a full enquiry. Has a list of attendees. 2 - Set of four letters - "Bendigo letter On Trams", No. Tram!, "Tram Cost Quiz" and "Trams and buses" - the last relating to buses in Geelong. 7942.2 1 - "Public Transport Must replace trams - 16-2-1962 - report on meeting of the Trades and Labour Council the previous night, quotes TLC Secretary A. C. Williams 2 - "Tram Loss" - letter from W J Parsons, 3 - "Trams: No Decision by Council" - report from Council to the TLC, issues with Geelong, Mayor Sebastopol Cr Wilson 4 - "Stay at Home if Trams Go" - report from Ballarat Senior Citizens club, Mr Widmer representing the club and Armstrong St Traders 7940.3 1 - "Tram Protest" - report on the Australian Railway Union meeting result 2 - "The Profit Factor:" - Editorial of 15/2/1962, the SEC losses / profit, quotes Mr Stoneham Opposition Leader 3 - "Keep your Trams" letter from Miss Wight of Norlane re the poor Geelong services - full buses. 4 - two meeting notices 5 - report on the ALP meeting of 14-2-1962closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, staff, buses, concession fares, unions, alp

Set of two newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Age, p4, dated May 31, 1971 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. Has photo of a group taking a photo of the driver (Mr. Les Bird) holding the trolley pole rope. Notes that they hope to keep six trams going, tram to be operated on a voluntary basis similar to Puffing Billy, many of the group were Melbourne students and that the Ballarat contingent was consciously small. The first cutting also has a small piece on the top edge, cut out from the same newspaper referring to the article on page 4, titled "TRAMS". (Source newspaper advised by Alan Bradley 5/7/02 and updated). Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/6/1971, about a Murray River paddle steamer company writing to the City of Ballaarat offering to undertake a feasibility study and discuss with Council the operation of pleasure craft on Lake Wendouree, Also mentions the establishment of the BTPS and its proposals and its letter to Council. See Reg, Item 2487 for print of photograph supplied by the AGE newspaper July 2002. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016. Full image of newspaper article added as image i2. See also Reg Item 7033 for other photographs and tramcar notes.In red ink on the second cutting, below the first paragraph "8-6-71"trams, tramways, paddle steamer, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings and meetings with SEC.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 20 Feb and 22 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7940.1 1 - "Tram future rests with Government" - 22-2-62 - news report about the SEC being insistent on tabling the motion to close in Parliament, price of replacement trams. Attending Mr K L Murray, Mr Linaker, Mr A V Mawby of the SEC, Cr. A Pittard and Town Clerk Mr. H H Maddern. 2 - "Government "Bought itself out" - continuation from above, quoting Mr Mawby about the rehabilitation of the system in 1934 by the Government, discussions about fares, losses, time of travel from Sebastopol compared to buses. Also notes Cr Tuppen of Sebastopol. 3 - "A hot tram tip" - 22-2-62 - suggestion by Cr Cooper suggested the tram be retained around the lake for Historical reasons, Mr Murray of the SEC, sell/give to the Historical Society, Cr W E Roff replied about not wanting them and put them in a tip. 7940.2 1 - "SEC Not to sell this - 20-2-62 - photo of the power house in Ripon St, with the caption that the SEC did not propose to sell the property, but would be selling the tram depot site. 2 - "The talk was trams" - 22-2-62 - photo of Mr Mawby, Cr A D Mason, H Linaker and Mr K L Murray at the meeting with Council the previous day. 3 - "Save our Trams" - 21-2-62 - long letter - about the closing the trams and railway losses including building, new rail lines being built. 4 - "Tram fight" - letter by R Courtney Union Secretary, about the formation of a Committee to oppose closure. 7940.3 "Sound Shell Plan+ - 21-2-62 - Long editorial about the construction of a Sound Shell and council discussions and inability to make a decision.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, rehabilitation, staff, buses, concession fares, museum, power station, ballarat a power station, botanical gardens

Plaque - "Sergt. John S Hurst killed in Action at Zuirfontein South Africa April 27th 1901 Deeply regretted by his fellow members of the Ballarat Stock Exchange" Donated by Hazel Luke who dug it up while gardening . . ". On back - "Major Ed"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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Floral Clock, Ballarat Courier, 5th March 1954, ceremony to hand over to city of Ballarat.The Floral Clock in the photograph predated the clock in the Gardens today and the site may have changed. Although the photograph makes this hard to decipher.One page of a black and white photocopy of a newspaper page, with a blurred photograph of the clock, top of the page and a small caption to the right of the photo.None.john garner collection, garner, dr, clock, floral clock, 1954, ceremony, courier, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens

A copy of "The Loddon Valley Courier and Farmers' Advocate" dated February 27, 1920. the paper has 4 pages and it was inside the book catalogue number 1572.127. on the back page there is an article that connect the paper to the book. The article is titled: Farewell to Mr. and Mrs. J. Waugh and family and it describe an evening at the Laanecoorie hall where the family was presented with gifts from the Laanercoorie for the standing in the community. Mr. John Waugh received a gold chain with an inscribed medal, Mrs. Waugh received a coffee service, miss Nora Waugh received a gold pendant and Tom Waugh a shaving outfit.newspaper

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 24/8/2010, titled "Unexplained rise injuries, deaths", reporting on a report from The Alfred Hospital, includes 15 deaths between 2000 and 2008. Quotes Dr Mitra of the Alfred Hospital. Has a photo of trams out the front of the City Baths in Swanston St.trams, tramways, yarra trams, safety, alfred hospital

The Greenhill Enterprise Centre is on the Ballarat Technology Park, Mount Helen.Soft covered booklet featuring a number of Ballarat Industriesindustry, ballarat, techcast, coonara, c.e. bartlett, haymes paint, skilled equipment manufacturing, drake, ballarat group training, wiltronics research, greenhill enterprise centre, university of ballarat, powercor, workcover, maxitrands, macain foods, ballarat meat company, hakabaku, mars confectionary, sunicrust bakeries, hancock victorian plantations, john valves, valcor australia, f.j.& a.m. benney, learmonth road smash repairs, david miller, greenwaste,

The Ballarat Junior Technical School took an camp to Hepburn Springs.Black and white image of a number of boys and two teachers crossing the bridge over Spring Creek at the Hepburn Springs Reserve. They are on their way for a swim, probably at the Hepburn Swimming Pool in Spring Creek. The Teachers are William Hyde (front and Robert Titheridge (rear). One of the students is Colin Brown.ballarat junior technical school, hepurn springs, hepburn springs reserve, bridge, swimming, ryde, titheridge, colin brown

Ballarat identities - many associated with the Ballarat School of Mines, a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.36 page newspaper supplement geoffrey blainey, albert coates, john curtin, james oddie, henry sutton, william withers, nathan spievogel, peter tobin, william yuillle, matilda thompson, tillie thompson, w.s. urquhart, william wills, professor alfred smith, alfred mica smith, henry seekamp, arthur nicholson, hugh mackay, percy beames, edgar bartrop, mother gonzaga barry, jack chisholm, bella guerin, david haymes, charles h. beanland, c. howard beanland

Jacqueline Dark attended University of Ballarat and graduated in Applied Physics before attending the Melbourne University to obtain a degree in Arts (Opera). She has been a principal artist with Opera Australia for many years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacqueline_Dark https://jacquelinedark.com/Newspaper articleDark's Ring of Power Epic: Ballarat born opera singer Jacqueline Dark is performing in Der Ring des Nibelungen. Audience members have been left shaking and sobbing .... Picture: Jeff Busby and Opera Australiajacqueline dark, dark, opera, the ring, wagner, melbourne

1/2 page newspaper clipping with photograph of Dark holding a playing cardSpotlight on Local Talent AT A GLANCE What: Made in Ballarat concert When: Sunday, June 24, at 2pm Where; HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, 17 LYDIARD STREET SOUTH Tickets: Adult $37.50, concession $30 Details: Call 5333 5888 or visit www.hermaj.com.au Caption under photo: SOPRANO: Ballarat alumni Jacqueline Dark in Opera Australia's production of Arabella. Picture Jeff Busby

Set of two cuttings - "To-day's Gala and Procession - Tramway Patriotic Effort" about the event to raise funds for the Red Cross funds. Gives details of the procession, the participants, stalls at the Alfred Hall, has on the rear other details and reports. Actual cutting and date to be sourced.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of two newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, processions

Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall

The two cuttings report on the Gala Ball, late August 1944, the attendees and positions, the ladies dresses along with other details.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card with a small folded section at the base of the first item.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross

The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

On one face are five separate items regarding the fundraising including one by the Secretary of the committee Mr W Sewell, a donation by Mr M B John of John's Valves, a note regarding a half-holiday for schools, Friday 28/7 for the fair. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event, the boxing and wrestling and a cheque from Broadway Park where a greyhound meeting was held on 15 July. These two items have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

Front face reports on the overall results of the fundraising and Mrs Mitchell being the winner. Includes a congratulatory note from the City of Ballarat, the previous evening. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding the Greyhound racing event held on 15/7. These two items have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events

Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples about being a prisoner of War and the Red Cross work. Item have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, sergeant staples

Newspaper cutting "Who is Sylvia Mitchell" advertising the Night Club Balll at the Masonic Ballroom 26/7/1944 and the Great Gala day at the Alfred Hall 28/7/1944. Gives details of the events. Has a photo of Sylvia. On the reverse side is part of a report about the Gala and procession, and prize drawing for the Treasure Tram and its contents. Treasure tram itself was purchased by Mrs Thompson. Gives details of the prizes and winners.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Set of two Newspaper cuttings pasted onto either side of a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events, treasure tram

Yields information about Ballarat 17 in an accident with a bus used a doughnut kitchen and S.E. Dickins Store, Bridge St Ballarat.Set of four images of photographs (two each same, different exposure) of Black and white photographs of SEC Tram 17 and a former bus used a food vendors stand, that have finished up in the front of S.E. Dickins Pty Ltd. (Grocers) store c1949. The tram derailed at the intersection of Sturt and Grenville St. collided with the bus and pushed it into the front of the store. Many people standing around the incident, including two trammies in front of the tram. See Reg Item 5587 for newspaper reports and 1020 for other photographs.trams, tramways, grenville st, accidents, s.e. dickins, tram 17

Newspaper clipping from the The News, Ballarat of 24/8/1983 about the opening of the new SEC Norman St. depot by the Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr. David White, the previous Friday. Has photograph of the SEC General Manger (Rowan Weatherhead), the Minister and Acting Manger mid-western division (Neville Morris) of the official opening of the depot. Item covers the history of the power supply in Ballarat, the tramways, power distribution, number of customers. Second photo is of the group of Ballarat conductresses. Also covers the proposed consolidation of the SEC offices to Norman St and the eventual closure of the Wendouree Parade office. See Reg item No. 239trams, tramways, secv, ballarat power supply, wendouree parade, norman st

A newspaper Clipping from The News in 1988. Has two pictures of tram 14 and a utility truck after a collision, accident, between the two just on fifty years ago. Includes a brief story about the accident that happened on the corner of Webster and Drummond St North. See Reg Item 1365.1 > .5 for the larger prints of this photograph.trams, tramways, accidents, trams, drummond st nth, webster st

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

Forty page full colour printed program for the 2000 Begonia Festival. Includes festival events, maps, details of related events. On page 38 is an half page item on the Ballarat Tramway Museum. First photo features Stephen Butler in the cab of tramcar, with another tramcar (40) in the background - taken at depot junction, some details on the Ballarat Tramway system and details of the BTM itself. A second photograph features four trams at the Loop (40, 671, 13 and 26) during Boxing Day 1999. Details of the program production on page 3. Images items include reproductions of each photograph and the general layout of the item itself. See 1347i4 for image of the front cover. See also Reg Item 5466.1 to 5466.3 for other year 2000 brochures.trams, tramways, btm, begonia festival, festival program