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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, The Courier Ballarat, 1/12/1941
... The Courier Ballarat... on Velox paper. Photograph Digital image The Courier Ballarat ...Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of an accident involving Ballarat Tram No. 24 running away following a collision with a truck in Drummond St. South and hitting a tree at the corner of Dana St. on 1/12/1941. See also Reg Item 1348 for another photograph and more details. Wal's album notes "No. 24 crashed into tree result of a collision with a motor lorry, Intersection of Drummond and Dana Sts 1-2-41 (8am). Motorman T. Young unhurt. See image i2 for the rear of the photograph with extensive details - the print had been sent to Ken Magor by Wal. See image i3 for high res scan of album photograph. See image i4 for high res scan of negative - on a large format size neg.Yields information about the accident that involved a tram hitting a tree after being derailed and amount of damage done at the time.Set of digital images and a print on Velox paper.Written on rear in blue ink - "1-2-41" on Rear of print extensive details - see image i2trams, tramways, accidents, ballarat, drummond st, runaway, collision, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, 29/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat.... Inspectors Ballarat Tramways Newspaper clipping from the Courier ...Yields information about the passing of a well know identity of the Ballarat Tramways and inspector - Dave Kellett.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, (29.12.2008?) - death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, who passed away on December 28, 2008 following a long illness.inspectors, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council takes to the tourist tram", 12/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled ""Council takes to the tourist tram", editorial column about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the operation of a tourist tramway in the Gardens and the submission made by the BTPS. Supportive of the proposal, notes the proposal to locate elsewhere, but not authentic. An operating museum, supporting Ballarat's growing tourism industry.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation, editorial -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan to run tram put to City Council", 12/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Council" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled "Plan to run tram put to City Council" about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the construction of a depot in the South Gardens Reserve, consideration of a grant of $750 for the sheltering of tram No. 14. Quotes President Hal Cain about the proposals of the Society, and elements of the submission to council requesting assistance to run the track from View Point to Carlton St. Sir Arthur Nicholson said "super optimists", refers to the editorial.. Cutting in two parts.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Aug. 1956
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Copy photograph of a newspaper cutting of Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Les Denmead, Tom Duke and Chris Hodgson talking in front of a tramcar in the depot. One of the depot workers is holding a lead light. Photo printed on Kodak Professional Paper. Photo probably taken just prior or at the time of Arthur Hugo's retirement from the SEC. Assumed taken August 1956 by The Courier Newspaper. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.On rear in ink "Photo taken at Tram Sheds. Group comprises / Tom Duke, Les Denmead, Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Chris Hodgson"tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, David Ellery, Eureka column by David Ellery, 31/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Ellery Newspaper David Ellery The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 31 July 2001, Eureka Column, page 3, written by David Ellery about a swan who paused in the middle of the tram track and held up the Museum tram service. The swan would not move, until coaxed by a cream biscuit from a passing school boy. Reported by a conductor (thought to be Austin Brehaut) to the columnist. See Also see Sept. 2001 issue of Fares Please!btm, swans, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, c1963
... The Courier Ballarat.... Photograph Black & White Photograph/s The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about View Point terminus and the tram liveries in 1963.Black and white print on heavy matt photographic paper of No. 26 at View Point terminus, junction between Macarthur St and Wendouree Parade c1963. Tram has the destination of City, a Twin Lakes and Briquettes advertisements on the front dash panel. Two people also near the tram.On rear in pencil "26 View Point terminus 1963"tramways, trams, view point, macarthur st, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Curiosity maimed the cat", 21/08/1984 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Small item about the BTPS's three legged cat and the story about the loss of its leg. Of some importance to those who worked at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 21-8-1984, from the Tuesday Column, titled "Curiosity maimed the cat" , about the BTPS's three legged cat. Features a photo of the car on the front bumper of tram 38. Notes the story of the loss of the leg.btps, cat, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "The elements a threat to historic tram", 23/02/1985 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... tram" Document Photocopy The Courier Ballarat ...Photocopy of an article concerning the fate of a Ballarat tram after its return to Geelong and storage in open weather. The tram was in poor condition. BTPS did inspect but did not have the room to store and its poor condition went against recovery. Subsequently acquired by the TMSV and since sold?Photocopy of an article on an A4 sheet from the Geelong Advertiser dated 23-2-1985, titled "The elements a threat to historic tram". Article by David Fitzsimons about the poor condition of the body of Geelong tram No. 40 in Queens Park Newtown. Gives a short history of the tram, including its time in Ballarat as No. 43. Quotes Dr. David Ellerton who reported on the situation, Mr Tom Wilson, City Engineer of Newtown. Has a photo of the tram in Queens Park. Mentions offering the tram to the BTPS.trams, tramways, geelong, queens park, newtown, sale of trams, scrapped trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams' Comeback", 28/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat...' Comeback" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Monday 28 December 1974 of Graham Jordan on the front step of No. 27. Tram showing destination of "Sturt St. West". Item notes that trams began operating on Saturday, Boxing Day, but only a few passengers came due to bad weather. Tram has "Twin Lakes" sign on front. Cutting date confirmed by a proposed wedding date of Sunday Jan 5, which occurred in 1974.btps, wendouree parade, opening -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "What's on this Weekend", 6/03/1987 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Small item about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with cable trailer 171 arriving.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 6-3-1987, from the What's on this weekend Section, about the BTPS operating a Melbourne cable tram set the forthcoming weekend as part of the Begonia Festival. Has a photo of cable trailer 171 on the trailer prior to unloading. Appears to be Peter Winspur and Alan Bradley alongside the trailer. Notes Newton Williams and Darryl Hawksworth as the owners of the grip car and trailer respectively.btps, cable trams, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Old tram comes home for spare parts", 8/04/1986 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Small item about the BTPS recovering tram 32 from Maryborough in 1986. Notes the history of the tram and the purpose the tram brought home at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 8-4-1986, titled "Old tram comes home for spare parts". About the return to the BTPS from Maryborough of Ballarat tram No. 32 the previous day. Quotes Richard Gilbert about the tram and the Museum. Has a photo of tram being unloaded in Wendouree Parade.btps, maryborough -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 18 rides again", 25/03/1985 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... of No. 18. "Tram No. 18 rides again" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Item about the BTPS launching No. 18 into formal service with its previous owners, the Borough of Sebastopol and a short history of the tram and its life in Ballarat. Has photos of the day.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 25-3-1985 titled "Tram No. 18 rides again", about the launch of Ballarat No. 18 into formal service with the Borough Of Sebastopol president. Gives story of the tram and relationship with Council, quotes Frank Hanrahan and Warren Doubleday. Has photo of Frank Hanrahan and Mayor Cr Graham Collins presenting a photo of the tram and photo of the tram breaking streamers leaving the depot. Event took place on 23/3/1985. Article notes that 40 had its first official run since restoration to its bogies. See Reg Item 3829 for the black and white print of No. 18.btps, borough of sebastopol, launch -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Restoration of Historic Tram", 6/12/1985 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... of Historic Tram" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Short item about Ballarat's horse tram No. 1 prior to its recovery from Anderson St West in Ballarat and the previous owners of the body. Gives details of their use of the tram body. Has two photographs.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 6-12-1985 titled "Restoration of Historic Tram", about the recovery of the body of Horse Tram No. 1 from Anderson St West and its pending move by the BTPS. Quotes Mrs Betty Jackson, Jack Leviston and notes Harry Leviston. Purchased for 50 pounds. Two photos of Mrs Jackson on the outside of the tram and inside the vehicle. Has date line taped to right hand side.horse tram, btps, recovery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram makes farewell trip", 6/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Macartney "Tram makes farewell trip" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat System in 1971, in particular of the Mt Pleasant line.Newspaper Clipping from the The Courier, Monday, 6/9/1971, titled "Tram makes farewell trip" - photo of No. 43, near dusk on Mt. Pleasant route turning from Main St into Barkly St, with Ballarat fire station in background. - Sunday Sept. 5, 1971. See Reg Item 278.1 for a photo copy of this item from an earlier donation. 2nd copy added 22/7/2012 - from Keith Stodden 3rd copy added 10/9/2013 - from Dave Macartneymt pleasant, closure, barkly st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival, 8/03/1939 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, 8 March 1939 of Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Photographed with four SEC hostesses standing along side the tram and another four inside the tram. Photo caption noted that the tram is illuminated at night. See Reg. Item 1363 and 1369 for SEC photos of the tram and Reg. Item 2915 for another newspaper photo of the tram. See Reg Item 3575 for a copy negative of the same photograph. floral tram, 1939 floral festival, decorated trams, special trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival, May. 1939
... Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, March 1939...The Courier Ballarat... Trams Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, March 1939 ...Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, March 1939 of Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Item caption notes the Victorian Country Fire Brigades annual demonstration in Ballarat the previous day and "The tram decorated with flowers in an attractive feature of Ballarat's floral festival." Photo features two crew standing along side the tram and a passenger boarding it. Tram has the destination of "Haddon St." See Reg. Item 1363 and 1369 for SEC photos of the tram and Reg Item 2911 for another Newspaper photograph of the tram. floral tram, 1939 floral festival, decorated trams, special trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society, Sep. 1971
... The Courier Ballarat... the Courier, September or October 1971 of the unloading of Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, September or October 1971 of the unloading of Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society. The tram was a gift from the "Ballarat Tramways". Unloading the tram is being done by the SEC Depot jacks in the Historical Society's yard. Exact date of cutting not known. See also Reg. item 1081 for same photo, different caption. daylesford, unloading, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No 37 off to Sydney", Sep. 1971
... The Courier Ballarat... 3777. "Tram No 37 off to Sydney" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the despatch of a bogie tram to the Sydney Tramway Museum, being loaded in Wendouree Parade, outside the depot, using two cranes and the road being closed.Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, 28 September 1971, titled "Tram No 37 off to Sydney". Features a photo of Bogie tram No. 37 being lifted by two cranes in Wendouree Parade outside the tram depot. Notes that the tram is being taken to Sydney, for the "South Pacific Electric Traction Association Museum". Gives a history of its operation in four cities. Noted that this was the first time the SEC had used cranes rather than by using jacks. See Reg Item 3777 for a print of the Courier photograph. No date on item - item dated from Excel file referred to Reg Item 3777. sper, closure, disposal, sydney -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram 42 Retires as a Church Kindergarten", Oct. 1971
... The Courier Ballarat... Kindergarten" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, October 1971, titled "Tram 42 Retires as a Church Kindergarten", with a photo of tram No. 42 being manoeuvred into the Zion Congregational Church yard in Sebastopol on a low loader, with the church in the background. Notes that tram was delivered by SEC workmen and that the foundations had been prepared for several weeks prior to delivery. People mentioned in the story are Rev Syd Munn, C. Merrett, SEC I. Pellas and SEC works superintendent Mr. W. Trusler. Noted that the bogies, motor and "trolley arms" had gone to the Western Australian Electric Transport Association. See Reg. Item 939 and 1046 about the tram being used as a Kindergarten. closure, sale of trams, disposal, zion congregational church -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, announcement the previous day by the Minister of Transport, 19/7/1968?
... The Courier Ballarat... by the Minister of Transport, Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, possibly July 19, 1968, following the announcement the previous day by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox the decision to scrap Ballarat and Bendigo trams. Noted that State Parliament still had to ratify the decision. Features two ladies boarding No. 13 in Sturt St at Grenville St. Tram has the destination of View Point. See Reg Item 3747 for a print of the Courier Photograph. See Reg Item 995 for Bendigo Advertiser item on the same matter dated -19/7/1968. closure, ballarat, v wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Boxing Day trip down memory lane", 27/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... trip down memory lane" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/12/2004 titled "Boxing Day trip down memory lane". Photo of Peter Winspur driving No. 27 across Wendouree Parade to start the resumption of services following the installation of the replacement Isolating Transformer. Article written by Monique Patterson. Article notes the 30th anniversary of BTPS/BTM Operations, transformer, fund raising and tram services.btm, substation, reopening, 30th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, The Courier Ballarat, 13/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat.... Invitation addressed to Mr. L. Walker. Document Letter/s The Courier ...Letter from the City of Ballaarat - 13 Sept. 1971 inviting people to attend a civic reception to be held in the Reception Room at the City of Ballaarat on 20 Sept. 1971 following the closure of the tramways the previous day. Noted the 84 years of service, the takeover of the tramways by the SEC in 1934, welcome to the newly appointed Chairman of the SEC, Mr. N. R. White. Mayor Cr. J.A. Chisholm with the support of Cr. N.F. Donald, the Mayor Sebastopol Borough Council. Invitation addressed to Mr. L. Walker."Mr. L. Walker" in black ink.trams, tramways, closure, city of ballaarat, civic functions, secv -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bid to bring back city's tramway", 4/08/2014 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Revival Sovereign Hill Tourist Trams Eureka ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 4/8/2014 - with headline - "Bid to bring back city's tramway" and sub-heading "Potential to boost tourism". Item written by Melissa Cunningham, about the construction of a tourist based tramway in Ballarat following a suggestion by Residents following the announcement of a study in Bendigo. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Ron Edberg, Jeremy Johnson and Catherine King. Has a photo of a line up of BTM trams with Richard leaning from the first one. Refers to the study of 15 years ago. ballarat revival, sovereign hill, tourist trams, eureka -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Shelter for Christmas Crib", "SEC replies to Lake tram proposal", "A Farewell tram ride", "Keep buses out of Bridge St", "Bus stops blamed for drop in business", "Complaint of parking loss through bus stops", "last journey for 39", "Last tram to start in filmed about Ballarat" "The end for tram 31?", "Destination Hamilton", late 1971
... The Courier Ballarat... of the Ballarat Tram system, mainly from The Courier, Sept to Dec. 1971 ...Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of 8 foolscap size photocopies on heat sensitive paper of various newspaper cuttings compiled - many duplicated - about the closure of the Ballarat Tram system, mainly from The Courier, Sept to Dec. 1971. Principal headlines are: "Tram Shelter for Christmas Crib", "SEC replies to Lake tram proposal", "A Farewell tram ride", "Keep buses out of Bridge St", "Bus stops blamed for drop in business", "Complaint of parking loss through bus stops", "last journey for 39", "Last tram to start in film about Ballarat" "The end for tram 31?" "Destination Hamilton" See also Reg item 3165 and 3161 for similar presentations of cuttings. sec, ballarat, disposal, tramcars, btps, shelters, shelters, buses, closure, bridge st, hamilton, shelters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "First Ballarat Tram Route closes Today", Aug. 1971
... The Courier Ballarat... issues of The Courier, possibly by Tom Murray. "First Ballarat ...Yields information about the extent of the Ballarat bus services that replaced the tram services in 1971 and their extent.Newspaper cuttings, composite, glued to a ruled or line foolscap sheet with the heading ""First Ballarat Tram Route closes Today", the Courier banner Monday 23/8/1971 (the day after the actual first closure) and a map or advertisement authorised by the Transport Regulation Board of the Ballarat bus routes, details, section points and detailed description of six routes. Would appear to have been compiled from at least two issues of The Courier, possibly by Tom Murray.ballarat, buses, bus routes, map -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Meeting on the tramway rails", 13/10/1984 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... on the tramway rails" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Monday 13/10/1988, with a photograph of the BTPS Board meeting in a tram following the Annual General Meeting the previous day. Notes the BTPS showing tram 26, the horse tram, patronage was down and some special guests, Notes the work of Dave Macartney and Jacki Edwards. Left to right: Carolyn Dean, Peter Winspur, Frank Hanrahan, Warren Doubleday, Howard Stoney, Paul Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Garry Wood and Stephen Butler.btps, board members, meetings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Problem Stops", 12/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... of the issues. "Problem Stops" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 12/4/1973, titled "Problem Stops", with three photos of bus stops - Sturt St, Darling St and Drummond St, advised by a representative from Davis Buses, but does not say to who. Gives many examples of the issues.Has date written 12/April/73 on item.buses, bus stops, davis bus lines -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Sebastopol stall helps tramway Fair", August 1944
... The Courier Ballarat... to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat ...The two cuttings report on a stall held in Sebastopol to help the tramway fair, a letter from R. W Robinson of Ballarat congratulating Sylvia Mitchell on her work, a notice for the Sylvia Mitchell cup and other events at Broadway Park. On the reverse side is part of a cutting regarding this event and other items which have been trimmed. Date research required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Time Running Out for the Trams", 16/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat... Out for the Trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, front page, Wednesday Sept. 16, 1970, reporting on the final move made last night in Parliament to abolish the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. The SEC's notice to abolish the trams was tabled in the Legislative Assembly for the second time in two years. Unless the SEC's notice was opposed in either during the next 24 sitting days, the trams will go. As Government has numbers in both houses, the trams will go, while two years ago, the Country and Labor Parties combined in the upper house to oppose this. Quotes Minister for Fuel and Power, Mr. Balfour about fares, would subsidise private bus operators to give concession fares as is done on the trams, separation or retrenchment payments for tramway employees, and mentions suggestion that trams should be retained as a tourist attraction. Has a continuation of item on page 5. No reference item number as at 29/5/1970.trams, tramways, closure, bus replacement, country party, concession fares, mr. balfour