Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, 29 March 1948. C. L. Busch Secretary, L. Marshal Wood - President. On the rear is an advert for "Coles & Garrard Pty Ltd", sight testing, opticians, giving both the Melbourne and Geelong address. Printed in black on grey card.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, ticket, geelong

Ticket for an Australian Electric Traction Association tram tour - Geelong Tram Tour, 29 March 1948. C. L. Busch Secretary, L. Marshal Wood - President. On the rear is an advert for "Coles & Garrard Pty Ltd", sight testing, opticians, giving both the Melbourne and Geelong address. Printed in black on grey card.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, ticket, geelong

Digital Image of Ken Wilson's (a BTM Volunteer worker) father, George Wilson boarding a Geelong tram on his first day of school late 1920's. The family lived in Corio St, near the North Terminus. Three school children and possibly a Conductor boarding a tram with the driver in rear cab. Tram has destination of Belmont. trams, tramways, geelong, schools, belmont, north

Yields information about the impacts of the closure of the Geelong system to provide "speaking notes" for Ballarat and Bendigo Managers., Yields information about the impacts of the closure of the Geelong system to provide "speaking notes" for Ballarat and Bendigo Managers.Memorandum, from Engineer and Manager to Acting Manager Ballarat dated 31/5/1957, titled "Tramways" report in an article in "The Transport Journal" April 1957 issue reporting on the replacement of the SEC Operated Geelong trams by private buses, costs, new buses by each operators and the additional taxes earned by Government as a result - eg seat taxes and registration fees.trams, tramways, geelong, buses, closure, regulations

Newspaper clipping from "Bachchus Marsh Telegraph", 9/1995? about the relocation of ex MMTB W2 340 from the Hungry Jacks Restaurant Melton to Greendale and Mr. Robert Lilburn who attended the loading of the tram. Has a photo of Bob, holding a trolley wheel ex Geelong as well and some details of Bob as a tram enthusiast. Date: - Assumed to be 25/9 by notation on cutting and that the tram arrived in Melton in 1989 and was being moved six years later. No date on the cutting and on the rear page is an advertisement from KFC Bacchus Marsh opening in November 1995 and seeking staff.On cutting "Trolley Wheel Geelong 19", "Tram 340 25/9 Mon 9am) and "Bacchus Marsh Telegraph".geelong, tramcars, melton

The photo shows the construction of the first part of the Geelong tram depot, digging trenches for power cables or drainage, some track, wheel sets delivered possibly mid-1911. The power station chimney can be seen on the left-hand side. Many workers, horse-drawn carts, and materials can be seen.Yields information about Geelong late 1930s and tramway operations.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tramways, mesco, construction, geelong depot, new tramways

Reproduction of the front page of The Courier, 24/11/1955 about the State Government defeat of a motion in the Legislative Assembly of a motion to rescind a SEC Notice to close the Geelong tram system. The State Opposition leader, Mr John Cain (Senior) warned that the SEC intended to abolish trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955.Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big events that the paper covered, such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, parliament, john cain, secv

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong trams 2 and 10 crossing at the Retreat Rd loop in Pakington St, just north of Aphasia St. Tram 2 - has destination of Newtown and 10, East. In the background is 271 Pakington St - City of Newtown and Chilwell offices, in 2020, a Residential property. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st, tram 2, tram 10

Photo shows the front of Geelong bogie tram No. 33, possibly at a crossing loop on the Belmont line.Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 33tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, tram 33

The photo shows Geelong tram 23 (EAST) in Ryrie St at the corner with Moorabool St. The photographer notes that the tram is in its unconverted format. In the background is the T&G building and Belcher's Corner building. A Safety Zone sign is in the view by the pedestrian. Photo by Keith Kings 8/1/1955, photo number L(l)(3)Yields information about Geelong 23 and Ryrie St.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.See rear image and context.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 23, moorabool st

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of Geelong 39. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo taken in the double track area in the city area. Photo not dated or identified on the rear.trams, tramways, geelong, city, tram 39

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of 26 in Moorabool St, Geelong. Tram has the destination of North. Printed on Kodak Velox paper. No date given, but c1940. In the background is building for W. T. Wiggs Pty Ltd sports store, F. G. H Ritchie Queensland Insurance and Berger's Paints On rear in ink "Geelong Tramways No. 26, Ex M&MTB made into 1 man car, 3 in service 24, 25, 26"trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, tram 26

Timetable - photocopy for a service between "East - Depot - City". Two foolscap sheets, shows run, times from location, specifications for the service, time points, tables for each run, number of crews and trams and relief's. Thought to be a training document as it does not relate to Geelong trams which had a destination of East. The East tram did not run by the depot, longer running times and too many crews required.trams, tramways, timetables, training, table cards

Reproduction or miniatures of tram destination rolls on heavy paper: .1 - Geelong .2 - Footscray .3 - Point Ormond .4 - Ballarat .5 - Bendigo All white on black except for Geelong. Possibly made early to mid 1960's by the AETAtram, trams, geelong, footscray, ballarat, bendigo, destination roll, point ormond

Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West, with a driver in the front cabin. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8885 for a night photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary

Mounted photograph of Geelong No. 23 decorated for the Centenary of the establishment of Geelong in 1938, photographed at night in Corio Terrace, decorated with festooned lighting and other "baubles" and items. On the sides, the letters "1838.1938". Tram has the destination of West. Shows the lighting on the tram in detail and able to see the waxed flowers and other greenery. See also items 5863 and 5865 for other photographs and 8886 for a daytime photograph.Yields information about tram 23 decorated for the Centenary of the town's establishment.Block mounted photograph onto grey card with printed edges, Print stamped on rear - Photo by E. Bonney of 11 Shannon Ave Newtown Geelong, representing the "Sun News Pictorial" and "Melbourne Herald". celebrations, illuminated trams, tram 23, decorated trams, geelong, centenary

Kodachrome cardboard mounts of Geelong No. 19 as a body on a property at Rokewood. For a colour slide see Reg Item btm5866i Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, geelong, tram bodies, scrapped trams, sale of trams, tram 19

Set of eleven colour slides (Kodak) showing the removal of tram track in Geelong, c May 1979. All in Pakington St., Newtown, ex Newtown route. 2268.1 - slide 29 - look south from the north of Retreat Road. .2 - 30 - No. 276 in background, looking south .3 - 31 - City of Newtown Town Hall in background. .4 - 32 - opposite to that of No. 29. .5 - 33 - Looking south .6 - 34 - looking south with Aphrasia St. in the background. .7 - 35 - as for .2 .8 - 36 - Opposite No. 278, looking south .9 - 1 - opposite No. 276/278. .10 - 2 - ditto .11 - 3 - Outside No. 278, looking south. Bus stop still in position. See Letter to Dave O'Neil and responses.tramways, trams, geelong, track removal, pakington st, newtown

Yields information about industrial issues in Geelong over one man trams and rosters, and that Ballarat was keep advised of the situation.Set of three (two copies of each), newspaper clippings from the Geelong Advertiser, 27/10/1952 cut out and pasted onto blue paper, with the Newspaper Name and date type on each piece. News items were: "One Man Trams" - quoting Mr. T. A. Farr, Manager SEC Geelong re the proposed introduction of one-man trams. alterations to through routing and effects of this. "Tram-men's Protest" - resolution passed against proposed new roster, one-man trams, quotes union Secretary Mr. C. McDonald, and details of the resolution. "Road Operators' Meeting", about a proposed meeting of road operators to form a Geelong Sub-branch of the Road Transport Development Association of Victoria on 28 October. Over 250 invitations sent out. Quotes the president Mr. S. V. Leslie.one man trams, geelong, unions, rosters, road transport

Yields information about industrial issues in Geelong over one man trams and rosters, and that Ballarat was keep advised of the situation. Also a travellers view of Ballarat trams.Set of three (two copies of each except the First Aid one), newspaper clippings from the Geelong Advertiser, 28/10/1952 cut out and pasted onto blue paper, with the Newspaper Name and date type on each piece. Items were pinned together with a typed memo on top - from the Manager of the Geelong Branch to Engineer and Manger Ballarat, dated 28/10/1952, sending the cuttings for information. Has SEC date stamp of 29 Oct. 1952 - see inscriptions. News items were: "Tramway Talks on Thursday" - noting tramway union to meet with SEC Geelong Manager Mr. T.A Farr on Thursday to submit alternative proposals, mainly in regards to new roster affect East Geelong, Geelong West, Eastern Park and Chilwell routes. New roster schedule to come in on 1 November. "Transport Services" - letter to the editor, signed "Reasonable Service" about the writers trip to Ballarat on one of the new diesel rail motor, poor track and the higher measure of patronage on Ballarat's tram and that one of the seats have been removed for prams. "First Aid Team in Final" - about the success of the SEC Geelong team in the Safety Branch Shield competition. Gives names of participants.Memo - has "DTS" on top right hand corner and the cutting regarding the first aid team has in ink "Copy sent to W/M" (Works Manager).one man trams, geelong, unions, rosters, ballarat, prams, vr, first aid

Book with hardcovers, 48 pages titled "Victoria The Land of Enchantment". Sewn in three sections, with a green strip of cloth and self end papers and printed outer paper, sides glued onto board covers. Consists of 43 colour photographs (full and half page) with captions, detailed text, and two black and white photos printed in blue on end covers. Photos of Mt Buffalo, Gippsland lakes, Mornington Beach, Yarra River, Flinders St. station from the Yarra, Collins and Spring St (with two W2's - see image No. 2), Parliament House, Kiewa Hydro scheme, Eildon Weir, Swan Hill Murray River Bridge, Bendigo Post Office, Melbourne Botanical Gardens, Ballarat - Grenville and Sturt St (No. 22 - see image No. 3), Lorne, Yallourn Power Station, Hume Weir, Maroondah Weir, Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool, Portland Beach, A timber train (see image No. 4), Mildura, flax mills, Eastern Geelong and the Prime Ministers Ave, Ballarat. Produced by Nucolorvue Productions, c1950. See also Reg Item 2925 for the same photo of No. 22 and Reg Item 5354 for a postcard. Purchased via eBay site - see attached sheets and packing slip. Purchased 10/2/2005 for A$12.50 including postage, from Virginia Georgopoulos of West Brunswick. eBay sheets and envelope with worksheet file. Has Swains 123 Pitt St, Sydney sticker on bottom left hand corner page 2trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, grenville st, bogie trams, geelong, bendigo, melbourne

Yields information about the SEC Geelong operations and tramcars.Black and white photograph of the Geelong No. 7 at a terminus? Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. Note children on a seat opposite tram and a pram? Photographer unknown - early 1950's?tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 7

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Geelong's destination rolls used in trams up to 1956 when the system closed.Destination roll - white lettering on black background used in Geelong until 1956. Painted on white linen. See image for destination list. Notes indicate used on Bogie tram No. 39. See Reg Item 2906 for a bogie car roll, full length - this roll has less destinations.Top edge “R.E. Fluck” stamped in black ink – twice In pencil words “Dulux” – has been crossed out Alongside “B.A.L.M. Flat Black 18-3-52” and a set of initials “Off No. 39” all in pencil Bottom edge; Initials “R E F” in black pencil? – along outside of roll. See The Golden City and its Tramwaystram, trams, geelong, destination roll

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong trams early 1950's with a little information about the background.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 10 at the East Terminus, with the destination of Chilwell. Note the trolley pan above the trolley pole.On rear in ink "SEC Geelong #10@ ? East" and "W. John Webster".tramways, trams, geelong, east, trolley wire, trolley wheels, tram 10

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong trams early 1950's with information about Ryrie St Geelong and its buildings.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 36 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St, mid 1960's with T& G Mutual Life Building and Belchers Corner building, with No. 17 in background and safety zone signs. Tram showing 'West' as destination. No. 17 had the destination of Chilwell. Shows people boarding No. 17 and the crossover under No. 36, with the driver's window open. Photographer not shown, but based on the stamp and the writing on the rear of Reg Item 4194, which has the initials "L M-W" possibly "Leon Marshall Wood", but not his stamp as shown on Reg Item 4167.On rear in ink with in a red stamp "Traction" "5512 (1). Pencil cropping marks on rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, west, tram 36, tram 17

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong trams early 1950's with a little information about the background.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 25 at Eastern Park. Photograph shows excellent detail the general arrangements of the body, signs, seats . Little background information. Tram has the destination of Eastern Park and a "Pay as you enter" sign by the open door.On rear in ink "SEC Geelong #25 @ Eastern Park" and "W. John Webster".tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 25

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong trams early 1950's with some information about the background.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 4 loading passengers in a Safety Zone in Moorabool St at the intersection with Ryrie St. Tram has the destination of Belmont, with the Union Bank building behind. On Velox paper. Photographer unknown. Image rescanned from copy neg and updated 1/6/2020.On rear in pencil "No.4"tramways, trams, geelong, belmont, moorabool st, ryrie st, tram 4

Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 23 at the Geelong Railway Statin with one of the crew leaning on the bumper bar of the tram. Appears the tram has the destination of Depot. Photographer - Leon Marshall-Wood, March 1947. .1 - Copy small format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 - two copies added. On rear in pencil "March 1947, S/S, L M-W" and in ink within a red ink stamp "Traction 5566" Also cropping marks along top edge. On rear of small copy print 4194.1 - "Geelong" in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, tram 23

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 8 with the depot and powerhouse in the background. Tram has the destination of Eastern park. Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. Two copies held. See Reg Item 4226 for the negative from which the image was cropped from.On rear in ink "Tram 8 Geelong and ?" in top corner, "EH32 / 21-8-55 / 1/250-4.5"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 8

Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong's trams prior to closure and entry to the depot building.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 34 leaving the depot with the conductor leaning out front door. The tram has the destination of "Belmont" Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955. The "Stripped Horror" Actual print part of the whole negative, see btm 4197i3.. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On rear in ink "Stripped Horror, / Tram 34, Geelong Vic" and in top right hand corner "EH 34 / 21-8-55 JR" On Negative in ink "EH36"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 34