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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1915
Yields information about the form and style of the early Geelong trams and in particular one of the cross bench trams.Black and white photograph, printed onto card (inkjet printer?) of the front of the Geelong depot soon after the opening of the tramway, four roads - 1915. Has trams 2, 8, 4 and 1 on front of the track and alongside is a small motor bus and a motorcycles. Each tram has a person vehicle in the front. Shows depot arrangements. Two copies held. Dave O'Neil advised 20/7/2009 - agree with date.Copy 1 - " Depot view about 1915 - Geelong Hist Soc / W F S Collection." Copy 2 on rear "Depot view about 1915. Note bus in right road. Buses were housed there until 1922" in Bill Scot's handwriting and in bottom right hand corner "William F. Scott" address label. and "20" in top left hand corner. Also "Geelong Trys" "C1915" and "W.F. Scott Collection." trams, tramways, geelong, depot, buses, tram 1, tram 2, tram 8, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, William. F. Scott, 3/04/1983 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams at the time of the opening of the tram services and Eaglehawk Town Hall.Black and white photograph, of Toastrack, Bendigo 17, with passengers outside the Bendigo Depot, photo by William F Scott 3/4/1983."22" in pencil in top left hand corner, and along bottom edge in ink "Bendigo Trust, car on tour 3/4/1983, William F. Scott photo".trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, tram 17 -
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Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Charing Cross, Bendigo, mid 1900's
Demonstrates aspects of the development of the Bendigo tramways by ESCo prior to undertaking the Ballarat system. Yields information about Charing Cross soon after the electric tramway was opened.Black and White postcard, early 1900's view of Charing Cross, Bendigo looking towards the north, Pall Mall. Has three tram cars in the view, the fountain, centre poles, horse drawn cabs and vehicles, a poppet head and building on the east side of the Pall Mall. Divided back postcard with areas for message, address, and the stamp. Has "67)" in the top left hand corner of the back of the card, a circled "13" crossed out, "early 1900's" in ink. In the top right hand corner "$8" in pencil. On the front of the card has "67)" in the top left hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Two Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd steam trams and trailers at Charing Cross, William Ninnis, 1898
Black and White reproduction (copy by scanning and reprinting) of a image of two Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd steam trams and trailers at Charing Cross. Appears to be trailers 3 and 4. Understood to be 1898. Shown as a William Ninnis photographer, held by the Bendigo Historical Society (crossed out) and Creative Image Photographic Collection, Both trailers have roof advertisements "Confidence-Curls Tobacco" and in the background is Henderson & Goodisson? Beehive building, advertising Furniture and Drapery. Also J. T. Mill Tailor. .1 - Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 1/7/2013In pencil "The Fountain 1898 / Bendigo Historic Society Inc Collection (crossed out) / Photographer William Ninnis" and in ink "Creative Image Photographic Collection". .1 - in ink on rear "Steam Trams at the Fountain" and in the bottom right hand corner "P.W. Duckett"trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, trailers, charing cross, tram 3, tram 4 -
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Ephemera - Menu, Bendigo Tramways, "Cafe Tram", 2000 - 2008
Set of four documents, advertising the Cafe Tram, Bendigo. .1 - Central Deborah - Cafe Tram - menu cover - with photographs and history on the back, c2000 - images 1 and 2 .2 - Pamphlet for above detail times, costs, duration and contact numbers - single sheet, double side, black and white printing - image 3 .3 - Folded colour pamphlet advertising the Cafe Tram and sponsors - image 4 and 5 .4 - Card advertising replacement to the "Cafe Tram", Bendigo "Ninesevensix" - same tram, different marketing etc - double side card - image 6 & 7.4 - has "42" in ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, William. F. Scott, Doveton St. and Sturt St, c2000
Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat tramway operation with horse tram trailers, - copy of a postcard photograph.B&W print of an ESCo tram just past the intersection of travelling east along the north side of Sturt. Steet towing a heavily laden horse tram as a trailer. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tram does not have any destination box above the driver. Possibly summer 1905/1906. Numerous people in the street, some horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Shows buildings along the south side of Sturt St. and part of the verandah of the building at the NE corner of Doveton St. Horse Trailer No. 4 In top of image are the words "Town Hall and Sturt Street, Ballarat" Two copies Larger version than normal, obtained by Bill Scott for publication. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" See Reg Item 4370i1 for a colour postcard.On rear of copy 1, "WFS Collection" in ink and on rear of Copy2 - "William F Scott" address label and "WF Scott collection" in ink.trams, tramways, esco, horse trams, postcards, doveton st, sturt st, tram 8, tram 2 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1912
Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong, soon after the opening of the Geelong system and tram No. 7, Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong, soon after the opening of the Geelong system and tram No. 7Black and White Photograph of Geelong No.4 at the time of the opening of the Geelong tramways 1912, at Newtown with two crew members - driver / motorman George Winstanley and a conductor with bag and other equipment. Note the trailer tow bar coupler arrangement shown in detail on the photograph. Can see the fares notice inside the tram above the window. Printed on Canon hyper photo paper. Two copies held.In hand writing on the rear "15)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "Newtown Geelong Tramways, Geelong 1912, copy from print in the David O'Neil collection. Motorman: George Winstanley. trams, tramways, geelong, newtown, new trams, mesco, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 26/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Photograph of some of the last trams of Geelong - night photograph in the city area.Black and White Photograph of a closure scene of the Geelong tramway system Sunday 26/3/1956, taken by Keith Kings, photograph from the Geelong Heritage Centre, copied and reproduced on ink jet paper. See worksheet 4398 for supplementary information. 31 and 38 and 4 as last trams at Belmont terminus. Keith Kings photograph T(G)(4) See also Reg Item 5999i4 for the same photograph in the Wal Jack Album.In hand writing on the rear " (48) " In bottom left hand corner - 26.3.1956 Geelong Keith Kings, last night of the tramways. Geelong Heritage Centre.trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, closure, last tram, tram 31, tram 38, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, W.H. Watts, 10/01/1912 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tram system and the events of the day, including the respective mayoresses driving decorated trams.Black and white reproduction photograph of a page from the Now Magazine, 18.1.1912 issue featuring photographs of Geelong and in particular a photograph of Geelong No. 4 on a trail run, 10.1.1912, at 5am. Photo credited to W.H. Watts. Image 1 - Copy 1 - has the reproduction of part of the page. Image 2 - Copy 2 - part print of the page, featuring the tramcar - printed on Hewlett Packard paper.Copy 1 - "10)2" in the top left hand corner, a William Scott address label on the rear in ink "10) middle pic car 4". Copy 2 - a William Scott address label on the rear and "10)" trams, tramways, geelong, first tram, testing, commissioning, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 21/04/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat Trams and streetscapes late 1950's on the Mt Pleasant route and advertising of the period.Black and white print of Ballarat 18 and 37, at the Victoria Street terminus, photographed by Wal Jack, 21/4/1962. Two copies. Tram has advertisements for "The Age", Whites Florists, Lancashire's. Both trams are showing "Special" and have the AETA tour boards on the front of the tram. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "SEC Ballarat / 18 & 37 / Victoria / 21/4/62 2092 / Wal Jack" Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, victoria st, terminus, tram 18, tram 37 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, 26/04/1960 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat Trams and streetscapes and Wendouree Parade during the early 1960's.Black and white print of Ballarat of No. 31 enroute to Mount Pleasant, turning from Main St into Barkly St. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Two copies. Photo taken Doug Colquhoun 26/4/1960. Has roof advertisements for Castrol Oils and Footrest of Sturt St furnishings. In the background is a Penfolds sign. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / 31 / Bridge St / 26/4/60 2101 / D. A. Colquhoun" Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, main st, barkly st, tram 31 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, 27/04/1954 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat Trams and streetscapes, the scrubber tram and the Bell Street loop, early 1960's.Black and white print of Ballarat of No. 38 in Sturt St, just to the west of Lydiard St with No. 19 in the background. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond North, No. 19, Sebastopol. IN the background is the Waldorf shop premises, tram stop signs. Photo by Doug Colquhoun 27/4/1954. Two copies. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / 38 / Sturt St / 27/4/54 2118 / D A Colquhoun " Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, sturt st, city, tram 38, tram 19 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, 25/04/1960 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about one of Geelong's trams.Black and white print of Bendigo No. 20, enroute to Golden Square. Photo by Doug Colquhoun 25/4/1960. Two copies. Trams has a front dash advertisement for Hutton's hams and roof advertisements for D. J. Osborn Plumbing Service and Bendigo Motor Co. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1"SEC Bendigo / 20 / Golden Square / 25/5/60 2121 / D A Colquhoun " Copy 2 "DAC" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, golden square, tram 20 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Doug Colquhoun, 15/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat's trams in the early 1960's and the street scape at the Ballarat Railway station and level crossing.Black and white print of Geelong No. 5 - side view, Ryrie St, 15/4/1955, by Doug Colquhoun. Two copies. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "SEC Geelong / 5 / Ryrie St / 15/4/55 2141 / D A Colquhoun " Copy 2 "Ryrie St? going E / D. Colquhoun" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 5 -
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Document - List, Wal Jack, "Bendigo Trams", c1944
Yields information about Bendigo tramcars - provided in a list form that enabled sharing of the information with others.Hand written list of Bendigo tramcars on buff colour ledger paper - ruled with blue and red lines - two sheets or four pages listing tramcar numbers, builder, date in service, and whether sold or scrapped. Has "Please Return" on top right hand corner of first sheet. Page 1 - Bendigo Battery and Steam tram motors. Page 2 - Steam trailers Page 3 - Electric trams - with information through to 1943 Page 4 - Electric trams, electric trailers (double deck), and when last used and water tank scrubber - Bush of 1908, noted as "still in action". No mention of any bogie tramcars, so presumed made c1944 Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see BTM5623 loose items list.pdf. bendigo, steam tram motors, trailers, tramcars -
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Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 3, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 4, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 7, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 8, "The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 10, 1952
5685.1 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 4 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 3, April 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has items on Sydney trams, a Map of Ballarat tramways (See image i2), Newcastle News, and a discussion of the influx of transport experts into Sydney from England. 5685.2 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 4, May 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on use of tramway power for pumping stations, map of Bendigo (see image i4), news from Brisbane, Sydney news, association news, tramcar painting letters, Newcastle Destination roll 5685.3 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 7 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 7, August 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Brisbane, Association news, map of the La Perouse - Botany - Mascot district, Ryde Cemetery, Sydney R 1890 runaway, North Sydney destination roll (1910) 5685.4 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 8 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 8, September 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Association news, (left hand side very faded), map of the Enfield's lines, Brisbane Trolley Bus system 1952, Sydney news, and Eastern Suburbs roll. 5285.5 - Spirit duplicated magazine, 9 quarto pages, single sided - " The Trolley Wire", Vol 1, No. 10, November 1952, stapled down along the left hand side. Has notes on Brisbane, Wylde St trolley bus route in Sydney, Sydney news, association notes, Proposed lines in Sydney - Haberfield to Dobroyd, use of triple trams in Sydney, Broken Hill destination roll, Fort Macquarie depot track drawing and Newcastle news. See Reg Item 5685 for other Vol 1 issues and Reg Item 5686 for Vol. 2 issues.Vol 1, No. 4 has pencil inscription of "H. H. Matthews" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, tramway news, history, sydney, newcastle, broken hill, brisbane, ballarat, bendigo, map -
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Book, Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, "AC Electric Arc Welding Plant - Transformer type", "Brass water fittings - stop, bib, globe and ferrule or main taps", "Vegetable tanned leather belting", "Rubber Conveyor and Power Transmission Belting", "Maintenance of Portable Chemical Fire Extinguishers of the Acid-Alkali and Foam Types", "Copper Tubes", "Portland Cement", 1928 - 1942
.1 - Book - 12 pages + brown covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Standards Association, "AC Electric Arc Welding Plant - Transformer type", C97-1942, July 1942. .2 - Book - 40 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B1 - "Brass water fittings - stop, bib, globe and ferrule or main taps", B1-1928, August 1928. .3 - Book - 20 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B4 - "Vegetable tanned leather belting", B4 - 1929, January 1929. .4 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B3 - Rubber Conveyor and Power Transmission Belting", B3 - 1929, March 1929. .5 - Book - 8 pages + green covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Standards Association, "Maintenance of Portable Chemical Fire Extinguishers of the Acid-Alkali and Foam Types", CA 18-1941, May 1941. .6 - Book - 16 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Tentative Australian Standard B2 - "Copper Tubes", B2 - 1928, July 1928. .7 - Book - 28 pages + grey covers, side stapled, issued by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, Australian Standard A2 - "Portland Cement", includes tests, A2-1926, December 1926. On top right hand corner has the date stamp of the "The Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd Ballarat" .2 - 3 Sep 1928 .3 - 19 Jan 1929 .4 - 3 Apr 1929 .5 - SEC Stamp - ? 1941 .6 - 20 July 1928 .7 - 17 Apr 1934trams, tramways, power station, standards, materials -
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Photograph - Bendigo Steam tram 5 and bogie trailer, 1894
Copy print of Bendigo steam tram and bogie trailer at the railway station, 1894. Has Baldwin Motor No. 5 with trailer No. 4, crew members around the tram motor and trailer with a man wearing a top hat on the rear platform. Railway station goods shed in the background.Yields information about Bendigo steam tram 5 and their operations.Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.On rear in ink " Bendigo No. 5 Motor, No. 4 car, at Railway 1894, Motor No. 5 built by Baldwin B/No 12244 of 1891." Has Wal Jack copyright stamp in bottom right hand corner and No. T169 written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, railway station, trailers, tram 5, tram 4 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 10/04/1950 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 21 departing from the North Bendigo terminus, 10-4-1950, turning in to Thunder St. Has the level crossing flashing lights in the foreground. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "No. 21 at North Bendigo, Thunder St, level crossing 10-4-50" and in bottom right hand corner "W. Jack".trams, tramways, bendigo, north bendigo, thunder st, level crossings, tram 21 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 4/08/1943 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 7 at Eaglehawk terminus with a conductress completing the turning of the trolley pole. The F. Esposito's Town Hall hotel in the background along with advertisements for Velvet soap. Photo taken 4-8-1943 by Wal Jack. The tram has the destination of Quarry Hill, has white bumpers and white steps. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Bendigo, 2nd No. 7, (ex PMTT), Eaglehawk (heavy snow storms) 4-8-43" with the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T208" written in.trams, tramways, eaglehawk, world war i, conductresses, tram 7 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 10/04/1950 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 7 on the bridge at the entry to the Bendigo depot, 10-4-1950. Tram being shunted. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. On the rear in ink "Bendigo, No. 7 outside depot, 10-4-50" and in bottom right hand corner "Neg to R. Field".trams, tramways, depot, bendigo, tram 7 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 14, Carolyn Dean, 3/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the recovery of ESCo 12 by the BTM in 1990 and has a strong association with the people involved in the project.Set of 14 prints with digital images of the removal of the building around ESCo No. 12 at Nerrina on 3-11-1990. Scanned from original prints loaned by Carolyn Cleak (Dean at the time). Printed on Agfa paper. Originals of prints later found in a depot drawer. .1 - Commencement of the removal of the metal deck roof - David Tidy. .2 - ditto with the front of the tram showing and the building itself. .3 - Roof removal continuing - Len Millar .4 - The house from the north side. .5 - Photo of interior notice to Passengers re weekly tickets etc. .6 - as for .4 .7 - Photo of the interior number of the tram. .8 - as for .6 .9 - detail of linking in side at the saloon corner. .10 - close up of the tramcar number. .11 - close up of "Please have Exact Fare Ready sign" .12 - View of the tram after the roof and some of the sides removed. .13 - ditto, ready for removal .14 - detail of lining in the upper part of the saloon panel. Close up of post in image 13, added 22-12-2018 - see i15 All have on the rear "158.7 3.11.90" in ink on the rear.trams, tramways, esco, recovery, nerrina, acquisitions, notices and information, tram 12 -
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Newspaper, Glenise Kellett, "Tram Man's Miracle Escape in Collision", c2008
Yields information about the accident involving Mr Dave Kellett and details of the accident with tram 37 which resulted in its withdrawal from service.Set of four items associated with the accident with the collision between Ballarat No. 37 and a truck loaded with baled hops on Thursday 15 April 1954, the tram driven by David Kellett, conductor Herbert Ward. Probably published in The Courier, Friday 16 April 1954. Newspaper cuttings give details of the accident. Accident at the corner of South and Drummond Sts. Truck driver - Stanley Eaton .1 -Newspaper cutting from The Courier with a photo of the front of the tram and the back of the overturned truck and the story - gives details of the crews, addresses and truck driver - note the story about the recovery of the tram. .2 - photos of the scene, titled "Sweeping up the wreckage" - see Reg Item .3 - cutting from The Courier, "In Retrospect" - dated 25/10/2008 - see 50 years about the Ballarat Victorian Aero club preparing to replace an old tramcar with a new building. .4 - Hand written note about the removal of the tram from the aerodrome to a Mt Pleasant Tennis club house and Fred Heres, former trammie dismantled the tram for the club some time later. .5 - Original of item .3 and an additional note re the cutting. Added 18-11-2018 - see images i5 and i6 See Reg item 5315 for the scanned image of the top photo in item .2accidents, drummond st sth, sec, recovery -
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Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway book is on track", 4/01/2008 12:00:00 AM
Colour Photocopy of a newspaper clipping, A4 size, from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/1/2008 - titled "Tramway book is on track", about the forthcoming publication "Last Tram at 11" by William Scott. Features a photograph of Richard Gilbert at the controls of a bogie tram. Gives a quick detail of the three SEC systems and the Museum's operations. Article by Marcus Power with photo by Lachlan Bence. Has source and date of publication in ink under the photograph "p5 Ballarat Courier, Fri 4 Jan 2008" and "Ian" in red pence in top left hand corner of the A4 sheet.trams, tramways, book, btm -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 4, Dave Simpson, late 1960's early 1970's
Yields information about Stones Corner and the traffic situation in Bridge St.Set of four 35mm slides - Anscochrome white plastic mounts of Stones Corner, corner of Bridge St, Victoria St and Main Road. .1 - shows the overhead arrangements, with a tram about to enter Bridge St from Main Road. Has the Caltex service station in the background, also advert or roof signs for Viscount Ambassador Caravans, K&O (Digger) Schonell Sports Cycles and Electrical store. .2 - No. 26 inbound with many passengers - showing Mt Pleasant - could be running a Special. .3 - ditto with many cars in the photograph. .4 - tram 39 about to enter Bridge St from Main Road - has a red letter box on corner.tramways, trams, main road, bridge st, victoria st, stones corner, tram 26, tram 39 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 13/04/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about how the trailing of bogie trams once work to make them ready for Ballarat was completed.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of photographs of Ballarat No. 41 - see Reg Item 5341, on its first trial run in Wendouree Parade, 13-4-56. Has Lake Wendouree in background and is showing Special. See image i2 for rear of photograph. On rear in blue ink "SEC Ballarat No. 41 ex Geelong 39 on 1st trail run Wendouree Parade 13-4-56" with Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T235" written in.trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, bogie trams, depot, commissioning, tram 41 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Keith Kings, 20/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the trams used by the AETA for a Ballarat tour to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of electric trams.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the AETA Ballarat Golden Jubilee tour of 20/8/1955, of Specials 21 and 38, in Ripon St at near Sturt St, on View Point line. Photograph by Keith Kings. See image i2 for rear of photograph. i3 - hi res scan of print i4 - cleaned image by PCW - 22-9-2022On rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat Golden Jubilee of electric trams, Specials 21 & 38, in Ripon St at Sturt ST on View Point line. 20/8/1955" and Keith Kings stamp in top right hand corner with number "P(c)(4)" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, golden jubilee of trams, ripon st, view point, tram 21, tram 38 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 4, 1960s
Yields information about the use of the Jelbart road roller by the Ballarat Tramways and the sale of a unit to the City of Ballarat.Set of documents concerning the Ballarat Jelbart Bros road roller that the SEC had purchased. .1 - Photocopy of part copy of a letter between Jelbart Bros and the City of Ballarat, dated 24/7/1923 concerning the purchase of a roller, guarantee and withholding a sum of money. Below the letter is an image of a roller with the name "Ballarat Electrical Tramways" written on it. .2 - Reproduction of a photograph of the roller pre 1936, working on tram track. The roller has the words "Ballarat Electric Tramways" painted on the side of it. Location not known, possibly Victoria St. The building in the background does not exist any more. .3 - Reproduction of a photograph of the roller at Sturt and Lydiard Streets c1969 - see also Reg Item. 3743 .4 - Reproduction a photograph of 8 road/workers (working on a footpath or crossing) holding shovels or picks. Date unknown. .1 - in folded 11, photos in folder 83 Printed on Kodak XtralifeII paper. See the June 2010 issue of Fares Please! for an article written by Colin Holmes on Jelbart and the Ballarat roller.In pencil on rear of each photograph: .2 - "Ballarat Electrical Tramways on LHS of Roller Jelbart, pre 1936. Colin Holmes." .3 - "Ballarat PO Corner Jelbart Roller SEC. Colin Holmes" .4 - "Not to be viewed by younger members. Colin Holmes"trams, tramways, jelbart, secv, sturt st, road works, trackwork -
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Photograph - Digital image Set of 10, Tony Smith, 1971
Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. .1 - 37 at the Lydiard St North terminus, with the shelter in the background. .2 - 33 at the Mount Pleasant terminus, has the corner store with a "The Sun" advertisement and the general store on the right side of the road in the background. Has signs for Streets Ice Cream and Coca Cola. Also has the tram stop signs - painted pole and enamel sign. .3 -33 arriving at the Mt Pleasant terminus with the conductor stepping off the back step, a lady walking across to the tram. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. .4 - 11 at Victoria St terminus, with conductor turning the pole. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. IN the background is the rail bridge over the Eureka line and a shelter. .5 - 11 in bound from Victoria St, shows the bleakness of the street at the time. Tram has Twin Lakes and a SEC Briquettes signs. .6 - 12 outbound to Mt Pleasant in Main St and the corner with Humffray St. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. .7 - 11 in bound from Victoria St, in Bridge St, with junction in background. Tram has Twin Lakes and a SEC Briquettes signs. In the background are Rodda's, C.W. Pennant wall papers and Gill and O'Keffe footwear stores. .8 - 21 in Wendouree Parade, in bound to Victoria St, with the Lake in the background, near Macarthur St. .9 - 21 ditto, nearing the Macarthur St junction. Has the shelter and tram stop signage for View Point in the background. .10 - 34 sitting on the depot fan, 2 road, ready to run out. Has Mt Pleasant as the destination.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, mount pleasant terminus, victoria st, main st, bridge st, wendouree parade, macarthur st, view point, depot, tram 37, tram 33, tram 11, tram 12, tram 21, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 10, Tony Smith, 1971
Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. .1 - 27 crossing Lydiard St North level crossing, with Reids Coffee Palace in the background. .2 - 11 and 26? crossing at the Bell St loop - 11 has destination of Lydiard St North, Twin Lakes sign and a SEC Briquette advert. 26 - enroute to Lydiard St North. .3 - 13 in Bridge St, at Stones Corner. Tram has a Twin Lakes advertisement. Has the Bank of NSW, ? Hotel, with a JP Howard sign on the building. .4 - 26 and 27 crossing at Bell St loop. 26 has a Briquettes roof advert. .5 - 13 and 12? crossing at the Parker St loop. 13 has a Twin Lakes advert. .6 - 13 at Carlton St loop, Wendouree Parade. Has the Olympic rings in the background. .7 - 17 in Wendouree Parade, with destination of Gardens via Drummond St North, near the depot. Tram has a Twin Lakes advert. .8 - 31 turning from Wendouree Parade into Macarthur St at View point, with a shelter in the background. Tram is showing Special. .9 - 31 in Macarthur St at View Point - has destination of Victoria St. .10 - 21 enroute to Victoria St, about to cross Grenville St. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Has the signal control box on the adjacent pole.trams, tramways, level crossings, lydiard st gates, lydiard st nth, drummond st sth, bridge st, stones corner, bell st, parker st loop, wendouree parade, carlton st, view point, macarthur st, grenville st, sturt st, tram 27, tram 11, tram 26, tram 13, tram 21, tram 31, tram 12, tram 17