Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 18/5/1972 titled "Tramway museum plan to go to committee". Item reporting that a interdepartmental committee would be asked to consider a request by the BTPS for help in establishing a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade. Reports on a letter to Mr. Bill Stephen MLA written by the Premier, Sir Henry Bolte. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, museums, tramway museums, victorian government

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday, June 19, 1972 titled "Housing plan for tram depot site". Reports on the sale of the former tram depot on Saturday June 17 for $54,500. The purchaser expected to start development of housing on the site within three months. Reports on the sale, purchaser and SEC's views. Features a photo of Edgar Bartrop reading the contract. Others in the photo are Bruce Bartrop, SEC Estate officer, Mr. R. Morrison and SEC Manager Mr. I. F. Pellas. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.depot, buildings, auctions, bartrop

Four page photocopy of an article titled "Leonora The End of the Line" written by John Alfred on the history of the Leonora WA tramway system, including the double deck steam tramcars, the single electric tramcar and the petrol engined rail vehicle. Has a map of the various rail routes between Leonora and Gwalia. Article appeared in the August 1968 issue of Electric Traction. Other items in the photocopy noted the planned closure of Brisbane tramways.trams, tramways, leonora, gwalia, tramways

Framed print of SEC Drawing No. VB4 7184C, "Diagrammatic Arrangement of Feeders and Trolley Wire" for Ballarat, dated 18.9.1958. Framed in a timber brown section with black/gold lining with glass and black paper backing. Framed by N.L. Harvey & Sons, 131 Sturt St. Ballarat. Has eye hooks and metal picture hanging wire on rear to hang print. See Reg Item 4773 for an original coloured marked up print of this plan and 5173 for a scan of the print and hard copy and item 8680 for a high res scan of this drawing.trams, tramways, power supply, feeders, trolley wire, switches

Set of papers collected for the archives relevant to the visit of BTM Horse Tram No. 1 for the 2002, Melbourne Moomba trams on Parade. .1 - "Call Sheet" - four A4 sheets, giving details of the participant, times, assembly area, parking, contact and notes. Also sheet listing trams in Parade (black and white), Assembly information, and a plan of the tram assembly area showing the location of the various display trams. .2 - Colour A4 sheet of the trams on parade in order of appearance and details of the street party that followed. .3 - Photocopy of a letter from the organisers (Arts Projects Australia) thanking the BTM for participating. .4 - Copy of National Express Group company newsletter for Week 11, 15/3/2002, titled "Weekly Update" with a photograph of the horse tram in the parade with the South Melbourne skyline in the background. See pdf file for full copy.trams, tramways, moomba, trams on parade, melbourne, btm

Newspaper cutting from the Courier 8/6/2002, titled "Bridge Mall traffic plan given the thumbs down" written by Andrew Molloy about the general opposition to opening Bridge St. Mall to traffic, but that there was strong support for the return of a tram service. Has a photo of the Mall taken from Grenville St. Article also has notes regarding the Geelong Mall.bridge st, mall, tram revival

Photocopy of parts of pages 1 and 2 of the Courier, Ballarat, 31/7/2002, titled "Support for Tram Plan" written by Catherine Best. The item reports on the meeting held the previous day at the Town Hall to explain the details of the $20m proposal to return trams to the streets of Ballarat. Notes the Couriers web poll. Has photos of Ballarat Tourism Board chair Judy Verlin and of part of the crowd at the meeting. Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 14-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley. Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, public meeting, ballarat revival

Diagrammatic poster or map of "The Met / tram system" showing a plan with route numbers, zones and peak system route numbers with an enlarged central Melbourne area. Date of map 1988c, shows the St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail, Bundoora and the "The Met" logo. Printed on art paper. Has a telephone number for further information. Stored rolled. St. Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail opened late 1987. The Met replaced by the Public Transport Corporation 1/7/1989 - See reference. Two copies held. See Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, the met, tram routes

Black and white photograph contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 55, of four ESCo workers standing by an ESCo tram at the depot. Handwritten caption by H.P. James identifies the people as N. Edwards, Chris Hodgson (foreman), Tom Duke and "old" Bob Tryaskos. See Inscriptions for details about the advertisements in the tram window. Has part of the Suttons roof advertisement. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2507i2 shows position on page relative to items 2507 to 2512. High Res Images added 15/3/2011. Handwritten in Pencil under the photograph is "4 employees at Depot "N. Edwards, Chris Hodgson (foreman), Tom Duke and old Bob Tryaskos advertisements was a strong feature. The cars you see hanging in the window are Picture Show programmes either of Her Majesty's (Saturday and Wednesday) Pathes Alfred Hall also used this plan." Note the word "Coliseum" had been crossed out.tramways, trams, depot, suttons, esco, employees

Twelve page document titled "A preliminary evaluation report for Proposed Reinstatement of The Ballarat Tramway System", prepared by Don Gibson of the West Coast Railway, dated 21/4/1998. Gives assumptions, discusses Business Objectives, suggested structure of the tram system, tram types and marketing plan. City Tramway. Document fully scanned 2/9/12. trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, reports, west coast railway

Set of three A3 size photocopies of a drawing held by the Public Records Office Victoria of the Ballarat ESCo Tramway Depot, dated 2/8/1912. Drawn at a scale of 1/16" = 1', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, a proposed extension to hold eleven trailers, a front elevation showing pits, extension (drawn at 1/8" = 1'). On the current tracks, shows the individual track capacities - 26 trams. Drawings copied by Alan Bradley for archives and research.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, depot, drawings

Set of four A3 size photocopies of a drawing VB4/8709c held by the Public Records Office Victoria of the Ballarat SEC Tramway Depot, dated 5/11/1971, Revision C 22/11/1971. Drawn at a scale of 1" = 20', shows building layout, track layout, overall dimensions, tree locations, pit details, rooms, paint shop, reduced levels, streets, toilets, steps to pits, tennis court and datum point. Drawn after the closure of the tramways, possibly to enable planning for the redevelopment and sale of the property. Drawings copied by Alan Bradley for archives and research.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, depot, drawings

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "26,427 passengers for trams", reporting on the BTPS's 1976 AGM held at Electra Hall. Reports on the plans of the Society, acquisition of trams ex Lismore and Melbourne, the surplus, office bearers.btps, agm, electra hall

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "Preserving Ballarat trams" 2/1/1979, the activities and plans of the BTPS. Quotes Graham Jordan, the number of trams, drivers and fund raising. Has a photo of Graham Jordan, Andrew Hall and Stephen Butler. in front of Nos. 33 and 40.btps, depot

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

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

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 titled "Tram lines to be removed", reporting on the planned removal of the tram lines commencing next week on a block by block approach in Sturt St by the Country Roads Board (CRB) in conjunction with the City of Ballaarat.closure, track removal, sturt st, crb, city of ballaarat

Three page photocopy consultation document titled "Landscape Plan for Potential Ex-POW Memorial & Ballarat Botanical Gardens Interpretation Centre" showing concept plans for the development to the east of the tram depot and for the POW memorial. The project did not proceed. Prepared by Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd, Architects, November 2005.trams, tramways, gardens, depot, botanical gardens

Management Plan titled "Powerline Clearance Vegetation Management Plan", dated Sept. 2000, 48 pages, each page within an individual sheet, and contained within a clear plastic covers binder with a black spiral binding mechanism. Prepared by the City of Ballarat for the BTM. Indexed. Includes a plan of Wendouree Parade, showing the tram lines. pdf copy made by PPW 11/2010 and added to Management System.trams, tramways, overhead, wendouree parade, btm, city of ballarat

Yields information about the orientation of new members to the BTM c1999. Was distributed to all working volunteers at the time.Ten page document within yellow card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Orientation Program Version 1.2 - 12 May 1999". Provides a list of contents on the inside cover, made for new members, distributed to all workers as well at the time. Provides details of the Museum, how it operates, safety and site plan.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, orientation

Photocopied Report - 105 pages, titled "Final Report - New Directions for Melbourne's Tramway Heritage", dated Jan. 2001, prepared for the Department of Infrastructure by Booz Allen & Hamilton, Convergence Design Pty Ltd and Boyce Pizzey Strategic. Chapters are Introduction, Tramcar Collections, Other Tramway Heritage, Heritage Significance, Opportunities and Management Plan. Held by a large spring back binder. See Reg item 4264 and 4266 for associated papers. trams, tramways, melbourne, heritage, trams, museum, conservation

Newspaper cutting that advertises applications for the provision of bus services in Bendigo and Ballarat to replace the urban tramway systems.Newspaper clipping from the Tenders/Holidays Section of a Melbourne Newspaper, Dec 1970, possibly the Melbourne Sun or The Age, advertising for applications for replacement bus services to the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Issued by the Transport Regulation Board. Notes that detailed plan of bus services available from the Board's Offices, cnr of Lygon and Princes Sts Carlton and a closing date of 21 Jan. 1971. Signed by B. P. Kay as Secretary. closure, bus services, ballarat, bendigo, transport regulation board

Yields information about the planning behind the work to remove the tram lines in Ballarat following closure and the consultation with the City of Ballaarat.Photocopy of an item from The Courier, late 1971, titled "Removal of tram lines in January", about the removal of the tram lines in the City CBD by the Country Roads Board, from the later half of January 1972. Noted a meeting between CRB, SEC officials. Includes a note on the consultation with the Mayor of Ballarat, Cr. Chisholm.trams, tramways, track removal, crb, sec

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 1/11/1957 titled "From trammie to Mailman at 65". Article about the retirement of Mr. V. McGann retiring from the Ballarat Tramways after 30 years of service, 10 in Geelong and 20 in Ballarat. Plans to holiday for three months and then take over a mail run near Geelong. Farewell function at SEC offices in Sturt St, speakers Branch Manager, H. W. Linaker, Superintendent, L. J. Denmead and union representative, Mr. M. Pinkard. Has photo of Mr. V. McGann shaking hands through a tram door with conductor L Godsall. Has advertisements for Woodmason Trading Co (Paint sale) and Commonwealth bank on the same sheet.In blue ink in top left hand corner "1/11/57"retirements, geelong, ballarat

Has a strong association with Richard Gilbert and Neil Lardner and the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations and some of the paperwork used at the dinner..4974.1 - Booking form for the BTM's 40th Anniversary dinner at the Brewery Tap Hotel, printed on manilla coloured paper - A4 size. (two copies) 4974.2 - table seating plans and menu for the 40th Anniversary dinner, printed on yellow colour light weight card, with large Texta pen table number in top right hand corner - 3 copies - tables 2, 4 and 5., printed on A4 size paper. See also Reg item 4999 for other associated papers."numbers" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, btps, celebrations

Folded foolscap sheet, printed, titled "Trams Return to Sydney", with a photo of three trams on the Royal Park line at Loftus, c1961, prior to actual operation of the trams. Provides notes on the site, SPER, progress and plans. On rear has a plan of the area relative to Sutherland station.trams, tramways, sper, sydney trams

Five page duplicated document contained within orange colour card covers with one of the 3 copies side bound with plastic binding. Titled "Farewell Old Friend", "The withdrawal of W2 tramcars from Service, The final Farewell, Tour No. 3, Sat. 3 September 1988". Provides a welcome aboard, a safety message, organiser details, notes on the W2, a plan showing the route, route information and photo stops and on the rear cover, the route for tour 3 and previous tours. Tour organised by the Association of Railway Enthusiasts, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria and the Australian Railway Historical Society Vic Div.on Front cover of bound copy "ARE"trams, tramways, are, arhs, tmsv, w2 class, tours

Yields information about the Melbourne tramway system from a USA viewpoint in 1970 and includes reference to Ballarat and Bendigo systemsTwenty four page (24) printed black and white magazine, titled "Headlights, July - August 1970" with a photo of Melbourne 944 on the front cover. Contains an article on the Melbourne Transport Plan for 1985 and "The Tramways of Melbourne" written by John and Andrew Ward. Contains maps, photographs, tramcar roster, drawing of the Melbourne W2, details of the W7's, the St. Kilda Junction project. Also notes other Australian operations including Ballarat and Bendigo. Published July 1971 by the Electric Railroaders Association of New York.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, planning