Ballarat SEC 30 at corner of Sturt and Lydiard St. 24/9/1958. No. 30 has large triangles on front dash and showing destination of "Mount Pleasant". Has Town Hall in the background and shops on the south side of Sturt St. and tramway shelter. Town Hall clock showing 930, but no cars moving in Sturt St., all parked."No. 30 in Sturt St. Ballarat at Cnr. of Lydiard St." in ink and "24 SEP 1958" stamped in red ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, sturt st., tramway centre, town hall, tram 30

Set of 7 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/11/1962. 1161.1 - trams 38 and 20 in Sturt St. West at the Russell St. loop. No. 20 has possibly terminated and is showing "CITY" while 38 is showing "Mt Pleasant" Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white stripe. 20 has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.2 - tram 33 just before Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade, with destination of "Victoria St." Has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.3 - tram 39 at corner of Lydiard St. North and Sturt St. with Post Office in background. 1161.4 - tram 40 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. North with Post Office in background and showing destination of Lydiard St. North. A blue Holden with red stripes for the Radio Cabs co. is in the foreground, along with pedestrians. 1161.5 - tram 41 in Sturt St. at the City terminus, showing destination of Mt Pleasant with Post Office and ANZ Bank buildings in background. Numerous people waiting on the seats at the tram stop. 1161.6 - tram 13 in Sturt St. near Doveton St. showing destination of Bell St. Many cars and pedestrians on the south side of Sturt St. Note the Austin motor car by the tram showing a stop signal. Tram 13 has a Twin Lakes sign. 1161.7 - trams 13, 26, and 39 in the City Loop near Bridge St. Has Morseheads and Grenville St. tram shelter in the background.1161.1 - "38 and 20 crossing in Sturt St. Ballarat near Russell Street" - in blue and black ink. The "Russell St" is a later addition, over white out. 1161.2 - "33 near Botanic Gardens terminus, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat" 1161.3 - "No. 39 in Lydiard St. Ballarat at Cnr. of Sturt St." 1161.4 - "No. 40 entering Lydiard St. from Sturt St. Ballarat" 1161.5 - "No. 41 in Sturt St. Ballarat at cnr of Lydiard St." 1161.6 - "No. 13 in Sturt St. Ballarat, at Cnr. of Doveton St." 1161.7 - "Nos. 13, 26, and 39 in Sturt St. Ballarat near Bridge St." All have date stamp of "22 Nov. 1962" in purple ink. All black ink unless otherwise noted.tramways, trams, ballarat, sturt st. west, wendouree parade, lydiard st., city loop, taxis, radio cabs, tram 13, tram 20, tram 26, tram 33, tram 38, tram 39, tram 40, tram 41

Set of 2 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 24/11/1962. 1163.1 - No. 21 in Bridge St., with destination of "Mt Pleasant" with a Twin Lakes advert and "Trotting Showgrounds Friday Night" auxiliary board on front dash panel. Also Picot & Widmer, chemists shop alongside tram. Tram at a stop with people boarding. 1163.2 - No. 13 and 30 crossing at the end of the double track in Sturt. St, at Grenville St. Both trams have Twin Lakes signs. Photo shows buildings either side of Sturt St.1163.1 - "No. 21 in Bridge St. Ballarat" 1163.2 - "No. 13 and 30 at foot of Sturt St. Ballarat" All have date stamp of "24 Nov. 1962" in purple ink. All black ink unless otherwise noted.tramways, trams, ballarat, bridge st, grenville st., sturt st., tram 13, tram 21, tram 30

Plain white cardboard transparency slide of a Ballarat Bogie tram at dusk in Sturt St. - See Reg. Item 960 for details of this item - a postcard print of the same photograph. On slide has printed at top edge "Sturt Street by Night / Ballarat Vic." and in bold print "BT.36" On base of slide "a Nu-colour-vue slide" "copyright"tramways, trams, ballarat, town hall, sturt st

Set of five yellow cloth back paper tickets with white front, printed in black ink, with price and number shown on the ticket. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The June 1963 Fare Schedule (Reg. Item 1731) shows these tickets. They were replaced by a new scheduled issued August 1965 (Reg. Item 1732). All these tickets have been over stamped with a blue "CANCELLED" stamp. 1796.1 - 12/6, Scholar under 15 years, Ticket No. A 007656, form number TYE 3-200. 1796.2 - 17/6, Scholar under 18 years, Ticket No. A 002654, form number TYE 3-210. 1796.3 to 1796.5 - as above, but all with Ticket No. A 002649 - could be printing error, from printers or set up check sheet.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Set of two used yellow cloth back paper tickets with white front, printed in black ink, with price and number shown on the ticket. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The 1969 Fare Schedule (Reg. Item 7041) shows these tickets. 1797.1 - $3.50, Scholar under 18 years, Ticket No. A 002701, form number TYE 3-580, issued to Denise Forster, of 424 Errard St, Mary's Mount school. Stamped with expiry date of "14 May 71". Under ticket number has been written number "2815", which could indicate a correction to the ticket number. 1797.2 - $2.50, Scholar under 15 years, Ticket No. A 006751, form number TYE 3-570, issued to Kerin Bolton, of 707 Barkly St, Sacred Heart school. Stamped with expiry date of "18 May 71". Under ticket number has been written number "6881", which could indicate a correction to the ticket number.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Sheet of heavy paper or card with a gold background, overprinted on one side with four pictures of Ballarat Trams reproduced on it. The four illustrations are those produced as postcards in Reg, Item No. 1660. The third and fourth have the text as produced on the postcard set. These are respectively from the top, horse tram, ESCo tram 1905, Sebastopol tramcar type and SEC tram in Wendouree Parade. The back of the sheet is plain card. trams, tramways, postcards, ballarat, esco, tram 38

Black and white photograph of a Ministerial / government inspection party boarding a bogie tram at Gardens Loop. Attached to the bottom left hand corner of the photo is part of a cutting from the Courier, giving the name of the people boarding the tram. Photograph and cutting undated - possibly late 1960's. Attachment with a piece of 'sticky tape' On rear of photograph is a Ballarat Courier Copyright stamp. Name of people in photograph are given as: Tramways Superintendent - Mr. L. J. Denmead, Mid-Western Electricity Supply branch manager, Mr. I. F. Pellas, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. B. Newton Mr. Tom Evans MLA Transport Regulation Board, regional officer, Mr. Alan Stott Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox, Minster of Public Works, Mr Byrne Mr. Bill Stephen, MLA. Note: Murray Byrne was Minister of Public Works from June 1970 until August 1972. This would narrow down the photo to between June 1970 and September 1971 and probably in 1970. (Research note from Peter Winspur 14-12-2012). From the shadows etc, probably late 1970, very early 1971.On rear of photograph, in black ink is stamped "Ballarat Courier / Press Photograph / - copyright -"trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, gardens loop, ministerial visit, transport

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. Notes the loss of the trams, decentralisation, transport problems, a bus service in Gregory St. and that the means test should be lifted for all people above 70 years.In blue ink near top right hand corner '22/1/72'trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, bus services

Black and white photograph of ESCo. tram No. 18. Date unknown, but post 1912, as windscreens for the drivers have been fitted and tram converted for one man operation. Does not appear to have track brakes. Has "Suttons Pianos & Players." advertisement on roof side. This ad was used as the basis for the roof ads on the Horse Tram. Weather blinds - one in rolled up position, the other rolled down. Photo taken to illustrate this? Ex Ray Bruce Collection, late 1980's. See Reg Item 8514 for a better print.trams, tramways, esco, ballarat, one man trams, suttons , tram 18 (esco)

Yields information about the accident that involved a tram hitting a tree after being derailed and amount of damage done at the time.Black and white photographic reproduction print of a photograph that appeared in The Age Newspaper on 3/12/1941 of an accident involving Ballarat Tram No. 24 running away following a collision in Drummond St. South and hitting a tree at the corner of Dana St. on 2/12/1941. Photograph has the heading and caption. Made in March 2000 by the State Library of Victoria from a copy of the newspaper held in their collection. A similar photograph also appeared in the Courier. The Age copy was in better condition. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011. See Reg item 5306 for a different photo, but a very good photo, original print - Wal Jack album and gives date as 1-12-1941.On rear of photograph at the bottom is a sticker - "Reproduction rights reserved - Copied by State Library of Victoria"trams, tramways, accidents, ballarat, drummond st, runaway, tram 24

Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 8, 1995 featuring the plea by Peter Hiscock, executive director of Sovereign Hill for the return of trams to Ballarat streets. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter and on page 2, black and white photo of 671 in Wendouree Parade. Article continues on page 2. Notes that a submission had been sent to the Federal Government for a feasibility study and that Federal Regional Development Minister Brian Howe who is responsible for the Better Cities program will be in Ballarat the following day.On page 1, in blue ink "&p2"trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

1447.1 Top Part of front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 9, 1995. 1447.2 - top part of page 3 of the same date noting that it was unlikely the Ballarat would receive government funding under the Better Cities program for reintroduction of trams on Ballarat streets. Notes comments by the Federal Minister, Mr. Howe and Peter Hiscock. On page 1 is a small colour photo of 671 used as pointer to page 3 and on page 3, a cartoon by Burns about the Better cities program.trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

1450.1 Top right hand corner part of front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 12, 1995 used as a pointer to an article on page 5, with a small colour photo of 671 1450.2 - Item from page 5, written by Leanne Middleton, noting that Mr. Peter Hiscock, Ballarat Tourism Board Chairman was 'very optimistic' about the possibility of funding for a feasibility study on the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes that is was possible that funding was likely after speaking to the Federal Minister, Mr. Howe. Item has Newspaper name and page details taped to back of cutting. trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Cartoon by Burns of The Courier Ballarat of 12/12/1995, titled "Ballarat trams back on track" in the Letters to the Editor section. On the back of the cutting, taped on is the paper title, date and page number.trams, tramways, cartoons, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Article from page 4 of The Courier, Saturday 23/12/1995 written by Andrew McBride that Steamrail Ballarat backing the plans for the return of trams to Ballarat. Quotes Bill Musgrove, the convenor of Steamrail Ballarat, and that trams were not the problem, cars and trucks were.trams, tramways, steamrail, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield calling the community to unite on the tram issue, as they had done in Bendigo in 1972 commented by Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner City of Ballarat. Notes the involvement of the Bendigo community at the time, when he was acting Town Clerk for the City of Bendigo. He said they had to be a ground swell of support for the trams to get up in Ballarat.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Cutting from the In Retrospect section of The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 31/12/1994 in the 50 years ago section about the retirement of Mr. G.A. Laurens who retired from SEC in August, who drove the first electric tram in Ballarat and in Bendigo.Two "x"'s in blue ink.trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, bendigo, first tram

October 1971 issue of Electric Traction, Vol XXVI No. 10 - featuring Ballarat No. 13 and Davis Bus Lines new bus, both showing destination of Victoria St. on front cover. Note the bus destination uses "Victoria 7" , while the tram has "Victoria St." Sixteen pages, orange banner on front cover. Articles feature closure of Ballarat, Lightweight Electric Intra-City Transit systems and in Search of Gold (Gold minifying traction railways) by A.L Be Bee. On page 8 is an article written by K.S.Kings on the closure of Ballarat, giving details of last services, trams operated, and dates. Features two photos, No. 40 approaching the depot on the final run, 19/9/1971, photo of last tram from Sebastopol at Rubicon St., photo of No. 36 operating in Melbourne during tourism week. Details of this are given in Melbourne news on page 2. See images for these photos. See magazine for photographer details etc.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, melbourne

Set of two photographs of a map of Ballarat showing the tramway routes that have been published by the Greater Ballarat Association. .1 - close up view of the map, focusing on the tram routes. .2 - the whole map. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses, August 1971. See Reg Item 5613 for an actual copy of this map, though in poor condition. Also Reg Item 2776 for another version.On the rear of the slides in red ink. .1 - "Ballarat / Tram routes" .2 - Ballarat / Tram routes" and words "very good".tramways, trams, ballarat, map, greater ballarat association

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

Demonstrates ticketing systems in Ballarat and in particular the use of a tourist ticket to enable people to travel around the whole of Ballarat on the trams. Yields information about the ticketting system and how surplus stocks were overprinted for future use. The same ticket stock could be used in all three of the SEC provincial tramways.Set of four SECV - Ballarat Tourist Tickets - 1/- on light weight card, light manilla colour - printed originally for the years 1944, 1945 and 1946, overprinted in red ink for 1947, 1948 and 1949. See Reg. item 499 for another example of the original ticket. Printed in black ink/ Ticket Numbers BA202587, 202590, 202591 and 202600 in body of ticket. Static number (1 - 7) on left and right indicate when validated, the route used on. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Form No. TYE 2-17 See Reg Item 4129 for further examples of the same ticket. trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tourist ticket, tickets

Photograph of BTM Horse Tram No 1, under construction, with trams 40 and 27 in background. Photographed on depot fan 15-10-1989. Horse tram has had saloon completed and both end dash panels added. Body in pink primer. Photo appear in Feb. 1990 issue of Trolley Wire, page 41.'15/10/89, Nos 27,40, & Horsecar 1'tramways, trams, ballarat, horse trams, btps, reconstruction, tram 1, tram 40, tram 27

Child 1 1/2d ticket on light brown, light card stock used by ESCo c1928, Number Sa 0362, has various destinations for nipping on sides. Photocopy stored with ticket is 200% enlargement.trams, tramways, esco, ballarat, tickets, bell punch

SECV - Ballarat Tourist Ticket - 1/- on light card, light manilla colour - purchased for Ballarat, Jan 24, Friday - year not punched. Both punch marks 1 & 3, nipped as well. Ticket No. Ba171452. In 1944,45 or 46 Friday 24 Jan did not occur - see attached calendar sheet - a perpetual calendar of the Internet 1/97 but would have occurred during 1947. Possibly left over stock from previous three years being finished off? Front of ticket see btm499i1.jpg Rear of ticket see btm499i2.jpg See also Reg Item 2108 and 4129 for other examples of the ticket overprinted for 1947 to 1949.trams, tramways, sec, ballarat, tourist ticket

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