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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Next Stop Melbourne", 18/12/1980 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/1980 of Stephen Butler in overalls leaning out from one of the doorways of tramcar 27 with handles in right hand and looking at destination of "Bell St." Item has caption of "Next Stop Melbourne" with the item noting the tramcar 27 is going to Melbourne for the Transport Cavalcade on Jan. 26 and that it is the third year that the BTPS has participated in the event.In blue ink in bottom right hand corner of cutting. "Courier / Thurs 18/12/80"trams, tramways, btps, melbourne, transport cavalcade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC Display on Trams", 7/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, 7/9/1971 about the Ballarat branch ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 7/9/1971 about the Ballarat branch of the SEC setting up a display of the history of trams in Ballarat at the SEC office. Money raised would go to the Ballarat Children's Home 'Toddlers' Rebuilding Fund, with booklets being sold to raise money for the appeal."7/9/71" in blue ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sec display, ballarat children's home, exhibitions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bus Takes over" and "Tram Crusader Still Campaigning", 7/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping (page 5) from The Courier, 7/9/1971 with a photo of Davis Bus Lines bus (KXY 386) picking up passengers at Mt Pleasant. bound for Sturt St. West. Bus showing route "15". In adjacent column is a story about tram crusader Mr. Alf Mercer addressing a large crowd on Sunday (5/9), aimed at resisting the introduction of buses to Ballarat. Mr. Mercer, a tram driver also commented on employment difficulties facing redundant drivers. Note the two SEC workers in Reg Item 1035 in the background.trams, tramways, buses, sturt st. west, closure, mt pleasant -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram off to new home", 8/09/1971
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 8/9/1971 with a photo of tramcar No. 13 leaving the tram depot for Lake Goldsmith the previous day. The photo caption mentions it is the second tram to leave Ballarat. A second tram was also to leave for Lake Goldsmith the following day. Photo has a small part of the SEC depot buildings in the background. Two copies held.trams, tramways, lake goldsmith, closure, tram disposal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, The Courier Ballarat, c1912
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Bromide of a black and white photograph of ESCo tram No. 12 outside the Ballarat Wendouree Parade Depot. See Reg. Item 757 for a print of this photograph and further details. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used.trams, tramways, esco, fares please!, tramcars, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Begonia Festival - Official Program Guide", 31/03/2000 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Materials The Courier Ballarat ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Enjoy a grandstand view of the Lake", 20/06/2000 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... of the Lake" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Page 14, Tuesday 20/6/2000 detailing operation of the BTM Wendouree Parade service during the June 2000 school holidays. Gives details of the operation, contact details (Stephen Butler). Accompanying is a photo of trams 40, 671, 13 and 26 at the Gardens Loop during Boxing Day 1999 and a two column wide advertisement for the BTM offering a free souvenir Badge Offer. See images for advertisement and photo. (Note very few badges were distributed)btm, school holidays, advertisements, gardens loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lake trams do big business", Jan.1989
... The Courier Ballarat... big business" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Jan 1989 - about the operations of the BTPS over the holiday period. Item has photo of Richard Gilbert turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14. Also quotes Richard about the number of passengers carried, details of the BTPS and where people could join. Item dated from a bereavement notice on back page for a death that occurred on 25/12/1988.btps, carlton st, operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat icon spreading cheer", 22/12/2002 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... cheer" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Has a strong association with two BTM volunteer workers and Christmas celebrations during 2008.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/12/2009 titled "Ballarat icon spreading cheer", with a photo of Richard Gilbert and Neville Hasketh standing by No. 27, taken on 21/12/2009. No. 27 has Christmas decorations on it. Xmaschristmas trams, btm, decorated trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "On wrong track, "Tram man replies", "Retain parklands", "Alienation of parklands", Dec. 1977
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Set of four news paper cuttings (including one photocopy) of Letters to the Editor in the Courier, December 1977 regarding the BTPS proposals to extend the depot to the south. .1 - Photocopy - heat sensitive paper - 7/12/1977 - titled "Alienation of parklands", written by J.P. Rolandson of Carlton St. .2 - Cutting - 9/12/1977 - "On wrong track", written by A. Hall, Howitt St., Ballarat .3 - Cutting 10/12/1977 - "Tram man replies", written by F. D. Hanrahan - President BTPS .4 - Cutting 16/12/1977 - "Retain Parklands", written by J.H. Heinz, Wendouree Paradebtps, depot extensions, carlton st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Feb. 1972
... The Courier Ballarat... of The Courier on the rear. Black and white photograph of the removal ...Yields information about the removal of the track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard streets in Feb. 1972.Black and white photograph of the removal of track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets - used in The Courier, Wednesday 2/2/1972. Shows the traffic arrangement and equipment used to remove the track. See Reg Item 2214.2 for the press cutting.Has the stamp of The Courier on the rear.trams, tramways, tram track removal, sturt st, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The horse tram era", 10-6-1967
... The Courier Ballarat.... "The horse tram era" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Item recalls the horse era in Ballarat, - horse trams, horse buses, location of stables, horse cabs and coaches operated by Cobb and Co. Has notes as well on toll gates including a photo of Mt Clear toll gate, the first electric tram and rail lines.Yields information about the use of horses for trams and cabs in Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Centenary issue10/6/1967 titled "The horse tram era" Has the date included in a folded over section.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse cabs, toll roads, toll gates, ballarat, stables -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Joint venture in history project", April 2016
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Report on the possible joint venture between the Ballarat RSL and the BTM for a joint Interpretative Centre. Did not get the support needed under the Lake Master Plan. See Reg Items 6440, 6554 and 6825 for further background. Yields information about s proposed joint venture with the RSL by the Museum.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, undated, titled "Joint Venture in history project", featuring a photo of Len Millar leaning from tram 13 on the depot fan. Based on other items in the collection, early April 2016.trams, tramways, btm, rsl, masterplan, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, interpretative centre, museum -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram memories revived by night flight", 20-9-2018
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Item reports on the BTM running night trams to mark the 47th anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System that was operated by the SEC. Has a photo of 33 and 40 at Gardens Loop. Item and photo by Ashleigh McMillan.Yields information about the BTM's marking of the anniversary of closure of the SEC System in 1971.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 20/9/2018 with text and photo of two trams at Gardens Loop. trams, tramways, btm, night trams, closure, tram 33, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams are their hobby", 23-4-1962
... The Courier Ballarat... Tours Tram Tours Ballarat advertisements accidents The Courier ...Frontpage has a photo titled "Trams are their hobby" showing a photo of a large group of tram enthusiasts visiting Ballarat as part of the Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Easter meeting and Ballarat tour of 1962. Page 3 has an article titled "Their hobby is electric traction" - about some 84 members chartering a rail motor to Ballarat on Saturday 21 April 1962, and the use of two special trams. Quotes Mr. Ken Craven about the association. Was welcomed by Mr L. Denmead of the SEC. Notes no member of the tour was a current transport worker and that it was the second such tour to Ballarat. See Reg Item 8422 for an actual print of the photograph. Yields information about the visit of the AETA to Ballarat in 1962 and the events in Ballarat during the Easter period.The Courier Newspaper - 12 pages - Monday 23 April 1962 - Note the year, shown as 1961 on the front page and the editorial on page 3 is incorrect, the correct year is 1962 as shown on the other pages. aeta tours, tram tours, ballarat, advertisements, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "David Kellet's life on the trams' (Kellett), 4/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat...) Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650, page 20, from the Courier 4/1/1994, heritage column written by Lorrie Brown on memories of former tram driver David Kellett. Headline has name spelt with one t, rest of item, double t's. Item describes David's life and experience with the trams, and accidents, conductors, Sebastopol. Has photo of a stop work meeting in front of the Wendouree Parade depot in which David is identified and a photo of David Kellett and Frank Scruse and two visitors from Adelaide in front of a tram. See Reg Item 7139 for a layout of the men names, 7140.1 for a digital image of the original photo and 7140.2 for a marked up copy of the photograph. See Reg item 7144 for an digital image of the original of the photograph featuring the two Adelaide visitors.dave kellett, heritage, stop work, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Arthur Walker - The Courier, "Electric trams did something for Ballarat", 12/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... something for Ballarat" Newspaper Arthur Walker - The Courier ...Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, Saturday 12 September 1970, titled "Electric trams did something for Ballarat", with sub-title "We owe a lot to our trams", written by Arthur Walker. Has photos of a ESCo Bendigo 4, Ballarat horse tram 7, a line of three of SEC trams in the loop and various non-Ballarat horse trams in another photo. Item has numerous stores about the Ballarat Tramway system and local stories. ballarat tramways, esco, horse trams, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams were Jeanne's life", 28/01/2008 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Has a strong association with a former Ballarat Tram Conductresses - gives here story about working on the trams, having children and the working after the trams.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 28/1/2008, titled "Trams were Jeanne's life". Gives details of Jeanne Ward working for the Ballarat tramways, having children and working another job at the same time. Written by Karen Keast, photograph by Narelle White. In the Monday Profile Section.conductresses, world war i, ballarat, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Union to Press for New site for Tram Sheds", "Building Difficulties Tram Depot", Oct. 1947
... The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the moves to relocate the Ballarat Tram depot to a better location.Two Newspaper cuttings pasted onto a single foolscap sheet: Both from The Courier regarding a new near city site for the Tram Depot. "Union to Press for New site for Tram Sheds" - 29/10/1947 - quotes secretary of the Ballarat Union Branch, Mr. G. Hall, overcome wasted mileage. "Building Difficulties Tram Depot" - 31/10/1047 - regarding the Union suggestion - quotes Mr. T. A. L. Farr, SEC Branch Manager, problems of finding a site, large building and problems of obtaining materials due to their acute shortage - but that the Commission was "alive to the situation". Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. depot, depot offices, sec, atmoea, unions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bridge Work Cuts Tram Line", "Impossible", Jun. 1955
... The Courier Ballarat...", "Impossible" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the work to rebuild the bridge over the creek on the Mt Pleasant Line.Newspaper cuttings pasted onto a single foolscap sheet, titled "Bridge Work Cuts Tram Line" dated 7/6/1955, with handwritten notes associated with the work on the Mt Pleasant line, Barkly St, Pennyweight Creek, underneath. Loose within the book was another cutting titled "Impossible", featuring a tram at the work site and the Detour sign - dated 5-7-1955, noting the work in almost complete. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. barkly st, mt pleasant, bridges -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Less vulnerable spot for pole", 1953
... The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the replacement of tramway poles in Sturt St with photographs.Two newspaper clippings, with photographs from The Courier about tramway pole replacement in Sturt St. 1. - Newspaper cutting dated 25-6-1953?, about the changeover of the poles at the corner of Grenville and Sturt Sts to move the pole to a less vulnerable location. Wal has provided dates on the cutting of the changeovers. 2. - Change over or replacement of a pole in the lower end of Sturt St, near the Courier Office, dated 11-8-1953. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. poles, maintenance, sturt st, grenville st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Tramway Girl wins Queen Competition.", 1944
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Has a strong association with the contestants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition and the winner, Ballarat based Mrs. Sylvia Mitchell and the wartime fund raiser.Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, 1-9-1944 about Sylvia Mitchell of Ballarat wining the Most Popular Competition, Melbourne Town Hall, Miss J. Mc Curdy of Geelong, Mrs. W. Rosewarn of Bendigo and other fund raisers. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. conductresses, most popular conductress competition, sec, competition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trolley Buses", 1949
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Has a strong association with Wal Jack, and his views for modern tramcars in Ballarat, rather than trolley buses.Letter to the Editor of the Courier, 29-9-1949, written by Wal Jack, titled "Trolley Buses" about the possible introduction of trolley buses into Ballarat the modern PCC trams should be used instead. Notes Fort Wayne's issue with roads and buses and the poor nature of Mt Pleasant Roads due to mining underneath. He also congratulates Mr Farr of the SEC and employees on operating the Ballarat system. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. trolley buses, mt pleasant, pcc -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Lines", 1952
... The Courier Ballarat... clips. "Tram Lines" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Has a strong association with Ballarat's trams, the Gold Tram, the AETA and Mr Wal Jack.Inside rear cover of item 5507, pasted a newspaper clipping titled "Tram Lines", dated Thursday 13/11/1952. Provides stories about Ballarat tramcars, the fate of Ballarat 23 after it was the "Gold Tram", AETA's view on trams for Ballarat, requests for old tram tickets from Ballarat, and notes on Ballarat tram enthusiast Wal Jack. From the content, assumed to be from The Courier. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. 23, gold tram, tickets, wal jack, aeta -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "To-day's Gala and Procession - Tramway Patriotic Effort", August 1944
... The Courier Ballarat... Patriotic Effort" Newspaper cutting The Courier Ballarat ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall", August 1944
... The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Big Success" & "Conductressess' fund", August 1944
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper cutting The Courier Ballarat ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "The Tramways Fair", July 1944
... The Courier Ballarat.... "The Tramways Fair" Newspaper cutting The Courier Ballarat ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramways carnival for POW fund", August 1944
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "60 years of service", 14/08/1965 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Anniversary Ballarat Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14 August ...Has a strong association with the small celebration by the SEC of the 60th anniversary of electric trams in Ballarat in 1965 and yields information on one way this was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14 August 1965, titled "60 years of service", for the "60th Anniversary -Electric Trams - 1905 Ballarat 1965". Photo show Mr. J. Jackson placing a placard onto a tram at the depot. See 1877 for a TMSV tour photograph at the depot of this celebration. See Reg Item 4457 for a high resolution image of this photograph.60th anniversary, ballarat