Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated 7/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Letter to the Editor titled - "Ballarat has enough trams" - written by Thelma Rungkat, suggesting that a City tramway was not needed, but a system of coin operated electric cars would suffice. Letter to the Editor, by Tom Evans of Creswick titled "Who paid the tram planners", questioning who paid the consultants - the City of Ballarat Ratepayers? Also has a cartoon by inkcinct, titled Ballarat Transport development speeds, with the fast train at 0kmph and the tram restoration project at 6kmph, passing a 'test you speed' sign. 2nd Copy added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley."Courier 7.8.02" in blue ink on top of cutting, Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, city of ballarat

2285.1 - 12 page technical pamphlet (2 sheets of paper - pages 5 -10 formed as a concertina folded centre sheet) titled "Interlocked electo-pneumatic brake", published by Westinghouse Brake Company of Australasia Limited, December 1926. Manual D.P. 9. Stapled with two steel staples along fold. Describes in detail the electro-pneumatic brake system as used on Sydney Suburban trains, complete with diagrams, brake valve operation, magnet valve and isolating cock switch. 2285.2 - Six page technical pamphlet, titled "The Westinghouse Brake with electro-pneumatic control", published by Westinghouse Brake and Saxby Signal Co. 1915. Pages 3 and 4 have been tipped in the cover sheet. Describes standard brake equipment for use with electric trains and electro pneumatic control over the brakes. Gives details of house the brake valve (No. 18 EP) operates. Scanned to the COTMA Website 4-10-2015."Colin Rutledge" stamped on top of page 1.trams, tramways, westinghouse, electric trains, electro - pneumatic brakes, sydney suburban trains

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

48 page supplement to Ballarat Courier of 10/06/1997, celebrating 130 (130th) years of publication. many adverts, stories, & social history notes & photographs - black & white & colour printing. Trams - see p30 (horse tram photos) p32 (ESCo era), p33 - (late 1960's, early 70's0 all with trams. Includes reproduction of first issue. Images added 3-12-2016niltrams, tramways, ballarat, the courier, ballarat commerce, ballarat social history, esco

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, pages 105, titled "Cutting the Ribbon" of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr J. Pryor cutting the ribbon to the open the extension of Lydiard St. North from Gregory St to Norman St or the New Cemetery. Notes the colour of the ribbon, the scissors and the Cr Pryor drove the tram over the extension. Features SEC No. 32 with flags and the SEC Logo over the headlight. Photo has name of the photographer "Richards & Co." Took place 9/1937. Note Item Not formally Numbered. See also Reg. Item 598 for another photo or this event.Has an inscription in ink "going to the End" in the bottom right hand corner.lydiard st nth, gregory st, sec, opening

Yields information about the removal of the large tram shelter at Grenville St and Sturt St.Illustration contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 44, of the removal of the tramway shelter near the intersection of Grenville and Sturt St. Shows a steam traction engine in front of the building prior to its removal. Cutting from the Christmas Number of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption "To clear the view the Tramway Shelter in Sturt St. was removed." Has the Suttons and Wynnes Tea and Luncheon rooms in the background. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2523i2 shows position on page relative to items 2523 and 2524. See also Reg Item 5596 for a standalone version of the same cutting - from the Wal Jack collection.trams, tramways, esco, shelters, grenville st, wynnes, suttons, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 22/9/2005, titled ""Writing between the lines". Features a photo of Alan Bradley, holding a copy of "The Golden City and its Tramways" with the Town Hall in the background and the small Section of track in the former footpath at the intersection of Sturt and Armstrong Sts. Photo by Lachlan Bence, article by Catherine Best, gives details of the book, the author and the reason for its launch. Two copies held.btm, town hall, book

Two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/2005 of the BTM's 100th Anniversary celebrations on 25/09/2005. Photos by Eugene Hyland. 3149.1 - Top part of front page featuring newspaper banner and a part photo and caption "Trams make way back to Ballarat" leading to item on page 3. 3149.2 - Photo of Roger Salen standing by door of 28 with headline ""Trams can still pull the crowds", and smaller photo of Clydesdales Darcy and Prince on the horse tram. Quotes President Stephen Butler about the celebrations. Under the item has a item on the Ballarat line fast rail service and level crossings that help to improve safety.btm, horse trams, 100 years of electric trams, level crossings

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled Tram No. 40 was the last to run"18/9/1976, about the proposals of the BTPS to celebrate the closure of the Ballarat system in 1971. The Society proposed to operate No. 40 all day. Gives a brief history of the tram, the Ballarat system and the BTPS.btps, closure, celebrations, anniversary

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 News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Color the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. 3178.1 - cut from the newspaper by BTPS. 3178.2 - supplied by the Australian Press Cuttings Agency, with slip of paper adhered to the top right hand corner, with details of the newspaper and the date "2-Sep 1981" stamped on. "2 - Sep 1981" stamped on top in purple ink and "Ballarat Trams" in pencil in the top left hand corner.btps, anniversary, colouring competition

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

Small item about the BTPS tram operations facing the mini 1985 public liability crisis, compared to the early 2000's crisis. Notes other railway that had closed. Problem was resolved by the State Govt and the State Insurance office.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 28-12-1985, titled "End of the line for our tourist tram", about the problems the railways (Bellarine Peninsula Railway had closed) getting public liability insurance. Quotes Frank Hanrahan and Warren Doubleday. Has photo of trams in front of depot; 38 and 671.btps, insurance

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

Significant in terms of the type of visits undertaken by people, primarily from Melbourne to visit Ballarat and take a last ride on the trams before they were closed by the SEC. The Vintage Train operated regularly every month at the time.Folded foolscap sheet, pink coloured, advertising the "The Vintage Train visits Ballarat on Sunday 5th September 1971". Features a photos on the front cover of: R class locomotive, Ballarat Tram No. 21 and Sovereign Hill historical village. Gives details of trip, take a last tram ride, partially closed already, proposed timetable, fares, and booking forms. Has details of future trips on the back and the organisations that formed The Vintage Train. Printed by Kemera Press. Second copy added from donation of Richard Gilbert 4-4-2019.arhs, are, area, ballarat, special trains

Yields information about the final day of the Bendigo tramways and some of the tramcars used.Three double sided sheets from "The Walkabout" magazine, October 1964, titled "The Road to Bendigo". Five printed pages featuring photographs of Bendigo, its buildings, its history stories, gold mining days and other information, including three illustrations containing trams. .1 - Charing Cross with bogies and single trucker - taken early 1960's. Photo by A. Doney. Features the intersection, with Ezywalkin store. Note the "Jeffrey's bread" roof advertisement on the single trucker. .2 - Bogie tram on the Eaglehawk route prior to any nearby housing development - reclaimed mining land - has Castrol roof advertisement - photo by Claver P Carroll. .3 - No. 6 outside The Beehive stores - 3BO - photo by Claver P Carroll. bendigo, eaglehawk, charing cross

Has a strong association with one of the founding members of the BTM and yields information about the closure of the tram system in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 5 August 2008, titled "Remembering the Last Trams" in the Mr Story Our History - special publication of the day. Reports on an interview with Richard Gilbert and his memories on the last trams in Ballarat. Describes the formation of the BTPS. Features a photo of Richard by Lachlan Bence, standing by the door of No. 40. Other articles feature Bryan Nicholls and the Vietnam War, Don Kelly and the Linton fires of 1998 Keith Day and the Falkland Islands war, Herman Ruyg and the arrest of a murderer, Peter Davies and McDonalds at Bakery Hill and John Zulic and the construction of Sovereign Hill.btps, closure, last tram

Has a strong association with the work of the BTM in preserving the heritage of Ballarat tramways and in the recognition of this work by the City of Ballarat in the Ballarat Treasures Project., Has a strong association with the work of the BTM in preserving the heritage of Ballarat tramways and in the recognition of this work by the City of Ballarat in the Ballarat Treasures Project.3914.1 - Front cover of The Courier, Wed. 22/8/2007, "City Treasures Registry - At last, the list is done", article written by Danielle Perkins about the official launch of the Ballarat Treasures Register. Has a photo of No. 27 at Carlton St terminus with Austin Brehaut and Frank Puls. 3914.2 - 32 page, colour printed magazine or newsletter titled "my Ballarat - City of Ballarat Community Magazine August 2007" with an article and listing on pages 17 - 21 titled "Ballarat Treasures Report Announced".museums ballarat treasures, treasures, city of ballarat, btm

Yields information about the a significant Australian author's (Batman in The Bulletin - Keith Dunstan) views on Melbourne's trams and the closure of Bendigo tramway system in 1972.Newspaper clipping from The Bulletin, April 29, 1972 in the 'out and about' column written by 'Batman', titled "Revamping the old tram image". Written by Keith Dunstan - see Other information below. Article concerns the romance of Melbourne's tramway system and its relationship to the closure of the Bendigo system and the scene at the time in Bendigo upon closure. Title: Batman in The Bulletin: The Melbourne I Remember Author: Dunstan, Keith Publisher: Australian Scholarly Publishing ISBN-10: 1740970624 Year Published: 2004 Binding: Paperback For more than four decades his finger has been on the pulse of the city. Whether the subject is royal tours, the passing of old ways, the destruction of our historic treasures, the splendour of Collins Street, the peculiarities of our politicians and leading citizens or the mad passion for sport; he knows about its foibles, its fads, fashions and fanaticisms. Best known as the founder of the Anti-Football League and as Melbourne's witty daily newspaper scribe Keith Dunstan wrote regularly for the legendary weekly news magazine The Bulletin from the early 1960s under the pseudonym of `Batman'. In an introduction specially written for this volume Keith tells the story of how his `moonlighting' efforts began and how he was found out. Includes a forward by Barry Humphries.closure, bendigo, melbourne

Set of three entries for the BTPS celebrations, colouring competition. Based on the newspaper clipping from The News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Colour the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. See Reg. item 3178 for originals of the form. 3329.1 - Entry by Angela Venville, 9 Ophir St. Sebastopol, 6 1/2 years - written on rear in blue ink. 3329.2 - Entry by Bernadette Ryan, "Sunrise", Blowhard RSD A201, age 11 - written on a piece of paper stapled to the entry. 3329.3 - Entry by Paul Hawker, RMB 635 Yankee Flat Road, Buninyong. Age 10. label on rear of entry and staple to rear. Mounted on light blue paper within a blue diamond. tram, trams, btps, anniversary, colouring competition

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/2/1994, titled "Pull a tram, and help the SES". Item about Begonia Festival Ambassador Award Entrant, Jamieson Arnott preparing for a tram pull event to raise funds. Has photo of No. 1, Frank Puls on the steps, Jamieson and five volunteers from the SES pulling the tram along No. 2 road at the depot. Story by Dennis Torpy."Courier 19/2/94" in ink along the top edge.tram pull, fund raising, ses

Yields information about the delivery run of tram 18 to Borough of Sebastopol and how it was delivered using a tractor.Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, Friday 1/10/1971, titled "No. 18 Reaches End of the Line", about the delivery of tram No. 18 to the Borough of Sebastopol, Victory Park the previous day. Features a photo of No. 18 being towed along the Albert St. track by a tractor and the hand over from the SEC to the Borough at the resting place of the tram. Features Cr. N. F. Donald and Mr. I. F. Pellas at the handover. Notes the significance of the tram to the Borough - decorated for the Borough's centenary in 1965. See Reg item 3778.1 and .2 for a prints of the Courier Photographs and 6599 for colour photographs of the move and Reg Item 6600i2 for a colour print of the official handover. Second copy added 5/11/2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett. 2nd copy full page version.sebastopol, borough of sebastopol, victory park

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

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

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

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat Sat. August 14, 1971- titled "Busy day for the trams", with a photo of Numbers 27, 13 and another single trucker, and another single truck at Gardens Loop the previous day carrying school children on special trams. See also Reg. Item 2184 for another copy of the same clipping joined with another newspaper clipping. See Reg Item 3764 for actual print of photograph. special trams, gardens loop

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 7 May 1953 about the provision of additional tram crews to handle patronage on Sunday morning from the railway station and during the Begonia Festival. Item follows a statement by an official of the Ballarat Division of the Tramways Employees Association. Noted that the SEC did not wish to operate the Provincial tramways. Image added 27-11-2016begonia festival, tram services, unions, conductors