Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 125000 to A 125199, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "80c" in black ink. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped to act as 80c tickets to save printing new tickets. Tickets used as Adults and Children (return). See btm Fare Schedule.doc Collected a the time of first issue - 26/10/1985 Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 175000 to A 175199, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "CHECK TICKET NO VALUE". The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. See also Reg. Item 2234 for over stamped 5c tickets using a different stamp. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Original block A100000 to A100200 added 30/6/2004 - from BTM archives., Note different stamped used on ticket. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped for use on trams as check tickets for passengers travelling on special trams etc. Collected from stock 20/11/1992. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, , headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "60c" in black ink. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. 2307.1 - A050000 to 050199 2307.2 - A099800 to A099999 2307.3 - A094472 to A094599 The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped to act as 60c tickets to save printing new tickets. Tickets used as Adults, and Children (return). See btm Fare Schedule.doc 2307.1 - First block, collected at the time of first issue - Nov. 1980 See Fare structure of BTM/BTPSHas "14" in ink on top left hand corner of ticket butt.trams, tramways, btm, tickets

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 26 at the junction of Bridge and Victoria St. turning pole, with destination of Haddon St, with the Verna Cake shop, State Savings Bank of Victoria and Caltex Service station in the background.. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips and White Horse Whiskey advertisement on the back dash panel. Photo taken early 1961. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 18" in penciltramways, trams, bridge st, haddon st, victoria st, tram 26

SEC Provincial Tramways "Staff Ticket" No. Aa002550. Printed on heavy dark grey paper with black printing. Ticket good for single trip only, of use by employees when travelling on Commission's business. Form No. TYE-2-19. Not known when printed, possibly 1960's maybe earlier. See also 3649 for an 1930's sample. .1 - set of two staff tickets - Nos. A12299 and A12300 - from the Collection of Bob Prentice. Possibly given to Bob for free tram travel. trams, tramways, tickets, staff tickets, employees pass

The 2nd last ticket to be issued by the conductor of the last SEC operated tram (see Reg Item 3264 for the last ticket) in Ballarat. Issued to Les Denmead by Lew Walker and marked on rear as such. Collected by the tramway Superintendent.Single SEC 16c ticket - yellow ink on off white paper, denomination 16c, lettered A521544, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. On rear in yellow ink is a SEC advertisement "ELECTRICITY makes life easier" with the SEC's little boy wrapped in a towel logo. The ticket number is in black ink. On rear in black ink are words "2nd last ticket issued on Ballarat Tramways Sept 19, 1971. To Les from Lew. Conductor on last tram No. 40, Conductor L. Walker 54". See reference file for further information. See Reg Item 3464 for the "last ticket". See also Reg Items 259, 3464, 6140, 6246, 6977 for other "last tickets".trams, tramways, secv, tickets

Colour photograph of a display panel at Information Victoria's State Government Bookshop in Little Bourke St, prepared by Bill Scott to publicise the tramway and "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" book - alongside photograph. Taken mid 1994 by William F. Scott. See notes contained with this Reg. Item catalogue worksheet.btm, information victoria, publicity

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - red ink on off white paper, denomination 5c, lettered A 199800 to A 199999, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets in use as Museum entry tickets from mid 1972 at the depot, then as child single tickets in 1974 to 1975. See BTM Fare Chart. Also used as tickets for other purposes such as check tickets and 50c tickets over stamped, cash received checks as donations for many years. Printed 1971? See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Scarlet cloth lined paper ticket with white front, printed in black ink with fare value of 4/-. Blank or Unused Scholar's monthly ticket for use by under 15 years students, numbered A01831, 33 and 34. Has form number "TYE 2-13" in top left hand corner. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" in purple ink.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Block of about 170 tickets - black ink on grey 60 gsm paper, denomination 1d (printed in red), numbered Ab975017 to Ab975199, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 200 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "Ab" prefix is in red. On each side various codes when clipped denoted the destination or section the ticket was validated for. Tickets 975003, 4 and 5 are loose. Tickets Nos - 975026 to 037 have been torn out prior to collection. Each ticket in block has been punched to form a round hole or part to cancel the ticket. Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war. See Reg. Item 230, 3d ticket in top left hand corner of page 27, has a note "wartime" written under it.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Block of about 175 tickets - black ink on 60 gsm buff paper, denomination 1 1/2d (printed in red), numbered Bc410619 - B410799, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 200 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "Bc" prefix is in red. On the back of each ticket is a "Bushells, the Tea of Flavour" advertisement. On each side various codes when clipped denoted the destination or section the ticket was validated for. Tickets Nos - 410634 - 38 have been torn out prior to collection. Each ticket in block has been stamped "CANCELLED". Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war. See Reg. Item 230, 3d ticket in top left hand corner of page 27, has a note "wartime" written under it.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Block of about 160 tickets - black ink on buff 60 gsm paper, denomination 2d (printed in red), numbered Cg040602 - Cg040799, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 200 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "Cg" prefix is in red. On the back of each ticket is a Bushells coffee advertisement. On each side various codes when clipped denoted the destination or section the ticket was validated for. Tickets Nos - 040620 - 35 and 43 - 51 have been torn out prior to collection. Each ticket in block has been stamped punched with a round hole to cancel it. Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war. See Reg. Item 230, 3d ticket in top left hand corner of page 27, has a note "wartime" written under it.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Two blocks of tickets each - red ink on off white 60 gsm paper, denomination 2d (printed in blue), headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 50 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "E" prefix is in red, the ticket number is in black. Ticket used as a Child Transfer, had day of issue to be punched on the left hand side and the validated destination in number on the right hand side. 2117.1 - E009951 - 99 2117.2 - E007258 - 99 Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Two blocks of tickets each - light red ink on off white 60 gsm paper, denomination 3d (printed in blue), headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 50 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "E" prefix is in red, the ticket number is in black. Ticket used as a Transfer, had day of issue to be punched on the left hand side and the destination validated in number on the right hand side. 2117.1 - E143156 - 99 2117.2 - E143003 - 99 Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Two blocks of tickets each - red ink on buff 60 gsm paper, denomination 4d (printed in blue), headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 50 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "E" prefix is in red, the ticket number is in black. Ticket used as a Transfer, had day of issue to be punched on the left hand side and the validated destination in number on the right hand side. 2117.1 - H037151 - 99 2117.2 - H037009 - 49 Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Block of tickets each - red ink on 60 gsm buff paper, denomination 5d (printed in blue), numbered F029003 - F029049 (six missing) headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways. Originally a block of 50 tickets been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. The ticket number is in black ink while the "E" prefix is in red, the ticket number is in black. Ticket used as a Transfer, had day of issue to be punched on the left hand side and the validated destination in number on the right hand side. Tickets 012 to 017 have been removed from block. Thought to be used prior to 1950's around the second world war.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, parcels

Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15

Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC (bogie No. 22), in Wendouree Parade passing depot junction, has destination of Victoria St. Tram later renumbered to 37 in 1951. (See Destination Eaglehawk, p7) Original of photograph, SEC held by Alan Bradley has been cropped. Had a canoe on the right hand side, which is referred to in the interpretation panel at the Gardens Loop 474.1 - shows the canoe. Additional copy of .1 added 21/3/20201,trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, bogie trams, depot junction. , tram 22, 37

A4 size sheet of preprinted paper for News Release from Vic Minister for Transport - preprinted in blue ink with "Victoria on the Move" wording and state coat of arms. Printed (Laser) with text for 26/11/96 ceremony of hand over of 2km of trolley wire to the BTM. Image added 27-11-2016trams, tramways, btm, trolley wire

Demonstrates the method in which drivers could communicate their availability. Wooden sign indicator panel with sliding cover used to show "Tramway Officers on Availability Duty" with countersunk screw holes, varnished timber with raised sides and yellow lettering. Used in depot office of SEC to show who was duty officer, with name written on paper and pasted in."Tramways Officers on Availability Duty"trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, depot, officers, inspectors, btm, ballarat tramways

118 page report on Public Transport Services in Ballarat - June 1987. Includes index, Executive summary, cost of services, study results, recommendations, maps, bus timetables and service results. Bound with blue light card cover and plastic clear sheet front and bound with Gestener "Velo Bind"trams, tramways, ballarat, bus services

Has a strong association with Dave Kellett, motorman and inspector in Ballarat; issued to crews in order check and cancel tickets.Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see sketch on original worksheet.Has letter "U" punched inside of handles near pin.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Orange cloth backed paper ticket- 5/-. Scholar's monthly ticket, dated to expire 13 Nov 1949. See attached sheet for more details. Was used by Glenice Loddington of 847 Howitt St., Ballarat, who attended Ballarat Girls High School. Ticket No. B00594.On rear or cover has the outline of a locker key drawn on it.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Manila Adult Tourist ticket, 1/- Card Ticket No Ba 083105. Useable on all provincial tramways. See attached sheet for more information. Card preprinted for years 1943 to 1945 and dates for Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Allowed a return trip on all routes. Was punched for use on Monday Jan. 7, 1945 and used on trips 1 to 5 in Ballarat.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tickets, tourist ticket

SEC 7c & 8c tram tickets, paper flimsy ex blocks 527.1 - 7c C785340 - light blue print, black numbers. 527.2 - 8c A830312 - light green print, black numbers See attached sheet for further information.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat

ESCo Check Ticket- 1 1/2 d for 4 destinations from Grenville St. No 256, 397. See attached sheet for more information. Light green light card check ticket "Issued only in exchange for SLIP TICKET And entitles holder to travel between Sections stated on sides.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat, grenville st, esco

ESCo- Ballarat Tramways Adult Transfer Check Tickets (2 No. Cb4865 & Cb4866) See attached sheet for further details. Light brown card with black print and red over printed price of 3d.trams, tramways, tickets, ballarat, esco

Black and white photo of W2 520 and a SW6? in Victoria St. Melbourne. Both trams are facing east. 520 has destination of Camberwell, route 7 and the SW? has destination of Toorak - Glenferrie Rd route 8. Both are fitted with advertisements: /////????. In background are parts of the Carlton United Brewery buildings and a State Savings Bank on the North west corner of Bourvie and Victoria Sts. Image is dark, and has a dark patch in centre of photograph, exposure or printing error. On Ilford paper.On rear in black biro "520 MMTB"trams, tramways, melbourne, victoria st , tram 520 &

Photocopy of 'State Electricity Commission of Victoria / Ballarat Electricity Supply and Tramways / Rules Governing Depot Employees' consisting four pages. 2440 - Copy of original document on heat sensitive photocopy foolscap size paper - Photostatted. 2440 - copy - copy from above on toner printed photocopy and reduced to A4 size - made June 2003 by Alan Bradley. Document details General rules such as hours of duty, fire, accidents behaviour; Depot Operation - Safety Rules detailing many procedural rules about work safety on trams. The 5th page details rules governing track repair employees, such as safety, breaking of rail circuits and use of bitumen boilers. See Also Reg Item 3705 for an earlier version. 2nd copy added 12/5/2021 - original copy. Scanned and added.trams, tramways, sec, safety, depot, rules, instructions