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 Manager Ballarat dated 26/9/1960, titled "Trams and Tariffs", reviewing the reduction of electricity tariffs, following the closure of the Geelong system. An announcement was pending. Was delayed due to the cost of restoring the roads in Geelong. Provides instruction or guidance or "speaking points" to the respective managers of Ballarat and Bendigo.trams, tramways, geelong, electricity supply, closure, submissions, publicity

Digital Image from a coloured postcard of Geelong 34 in Mercer St between Corio and Bayley St, just where the railway line to Cunningham Period went underneath. Tram has destination of Belmont. In the background are a building for Robley Engineering and the Sydney Hotel. trams, tramways, geelong, mercer st, bogie trams, tram 34

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

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 19 at the corner between Glenleith Ave and Esplanade with the destination of Belmont. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, glenleith ave, esplanade, tram 19

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 36 in Pakington St near the corner with Collins St, leaving the crossing loop, heading for West. Has the Petrel Hotel in the background. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, west, tram 36

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of a Geelong turning from Aphasia St into Pakington St. The City of Newtown and Chilwell offices are in the background. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aphasia st

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 29 in Ryrie St, with the destination of Eastern Park. In the background is the Mayfair school of dancing and the Geelong Gas Co. Photo mid 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 29

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 2 at the North terminus. Photo early 1950's.. trams, tramways, geelong, north, tram 2

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 in bound to the City and then North at the intersection of Regent and High St Belmont. Tram is picking up passengers. In the background is a school or church hall - this area (2020) is now a car park and major shopping centre area. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, high st, belmont, north, tram 33

Set of two Negatives and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, power station, tram 33

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 3? (East) and 5 (Newtown) and another car following crossing at the Retreat Road crossing loop? (Not sure here) in Pakington St. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, tram 5? tram 3

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 18 turning from Ryrie into Malop Streets. In the background is the R. White shoe store at the National Mutual building Coles, Ezywalkin Shoes, Moopers, and other shops. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, malop st, traffic lights, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of two trams including No. 27 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool streets, with shoppers and cars. No. 27 has the destination of West. In the background is Donald Chemist. Note the set of bar traffic lights at this location. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, traffic lights, tram 27

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 20 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. In the background are some of the buildings of the Power Station Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, beach, tram 20

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 17 at West terminus in Pakington St. Note the shelter and phone box that appear in Reg Item 7829. On the left is the Telegraph Hotel building and in the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, tram 17

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 35 outbound in Pakington St to West, with the Geelong North or Geelong Locomotive depot in the background. Photo mid to late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, west, pakington st, railways, tram 35

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 5 at the Eastern Park terminus. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 5

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 18 at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool St. The tram has a destination of Chilwell. In the background is the Temperance and General (T&G) building. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 18

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 4 westbound in Ryrie St at Gheringhap St with the destination of Newtown. In the background is James Bruce Optician. There are two trams at the Moorabool St intersection. The building on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind the tram and the one hour parking sign. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 4

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 3 at the North terminus, early 1950's. The driver and conductor are chatting with a person. In the background is a factory - ? Fasteners Australia.trams, tramways, geelong, north, crews, tram 3

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 32 in Aberdeen St, just after turning from Pakington St. The tram has the destination of North. In the background is a shop advertising Spartan paints. Photo early 1950's.trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aberdeen st, beach, tram 32

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 21 at the West terminus with the Telegraph Hotel in the background. The tram has the destination of East in the rear canopy and the West in the side destination. The adjacent pole has the End of section sign and the painted markings.trams, tramways, geelong, west, signs, tram 21

Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat., Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat..1 - Memorandum to Manager Ballarat from Engineer Melbourne, dated 28/3/1962, forwarding a copy of a series of questions put to the local Manager from the Ballarat Courier and a response from Minister for Electrical Undertakings Murray Byrne. .2 - Report - address to the Minister - 4 foolscap sheets, questions involved the rate for electricity in Geelong prior to the closure of the Geelong system and the current rates, power consumption in Geelong and Ballarat and how much power did the trams used the previous year. All sheets have round edges.trams, tramways, geelong, electricity supply, power supply

Set of six digital images of Geelong trams photographed by Doug Colquhoun. .1 - No. 3 with destination of Station turning from Ryrie into Moorabool St with the Bank of New South Wales in the background. The conductor is watching the traffic. .2 - No. 4 - at the Railway Station or Beach terminus? .3 - No. 5 - in Ryrie St? .4 - No. 19 in St. with E. R. Sparrow & Co Auctioneer and Wool Broker building in the background - Moorabool St, tram has the destination of Beach. .5 - No. 23 with the conductor leaning against the bumper bar chatting to a man. Tram has the destination of North. Has a Kodak - E. A. O'Meara Chemist shop in the background. Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong looking south along Moorabool St, along with a Safety Zone sign. .6 - No. 34 with the destination of Belmont.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, conductors, north, beach, belmont, safety zone, tram 3, tram 4, tram 5, tram 19, tram 23, tram 34

Set of two colour digital images of Geelong trams photographed by Doug Colquhoun? .1 - Geelong No 8 at the Chilwell terminus, c1955. Note the tram stop furniture on the pole behind. Tram has the destination of Beach. .2 - Trams 31 and 34 photographed in Moorabool St at a Safety Zone stop. Safety Zone stop sign in photograph. Trams have the destination of Belmont and North. Kays pastries and Austral Art Furnishers stores building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, moorabool st, safety zone, tram 8, tram 31, tram 34

Digital Image of Geelong No. 10 at the Geelong Railway Station Nov. 1954. Tram has the destination of Chilwell. trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, chilwell, tram 10

Digital Image of Geelong No. 23 at the Geelong Railway Station, 21/6/1939. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Photo taken by Ken McCarthy, via Bill Parkinson - see email from Greg King of 13-9-2018.trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, newtown, tram 23

Digital Image of Geelong No. 35 at the Belmont terminus, c 1950. Tram has the destination of Belmont. The conductor is standing in one of the doorways. Photo taken by Ken McCarthy, via Bill Parkinson - see email from Greg King of 13-9-2018. See Reg Item 7836 for a similar image by Wal Jacktrams, tramways, geelong, belmont, conductors, tram 35

Black and white photograph of Geelong (Birney) 14 and 4, unconverted at the Geelong Railway Station, 21/2/1927; Tram 14 has the destination of South. Photo Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.On rear in pencil (very faint) - "Geelong, Car 14, Railway Station, 21/2/1927"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, birney, south, tram 14, tram 4

Black and white photograph of Geelong (Pengelly) 21 at the Geelong Railway Station, 21/2/1927; Tram has the destination of West. Has the funnel of a steam locomotive in the rear. The station canopy has not been built at this time. Two copies held. Photo Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.On rear in pencil (very faint) - "Geelong, Car 21, Railway Station, 21/2/1927"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, pengelly, west, tram 21