Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1956.Letter, one typed foolscap sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 27 Feb 1956 replying to Wal's letter of 25 Feb, advising of the mileage of 16, 18, 24 and 31 in Ballarat, the disposal of tram 16, additional bogie trams from Geelong and the ban of the use of 38 as a one man tram. Has the initials HWL:WM, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has an Invicta Bond watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, bogie trams, 16, atmoea, one man trams

Yields information about Ballarat tramways financials during the 1950's.Letter, typed on one quarto sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 13/12/1961, providing a print of old Bendigo trams - toast rack and combination trams and providing information on annual losses for Ballarat for the years 1950 to 1961 and the passengers carried. Has the initials HWL:LRT, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has a Burnie Bond watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, financial statements

Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1952.Letter, typed on one quarto sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 23/7/1952, providing answers to Wal's questions in response to a letter dated 20/7/1952. Questions answered concerned tram 40 and when it entered service, the Gold tram (23) and when and who it was sold to, that trams 13 and 16 are waiting an extensive overhaul and the former Adelaide numbers of the trams purchased from Adelaide in 1937. Has the initials HWL:WM, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has a "Satis...? watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, gold tram, 16, 13, 14, 23

Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1950's.Letter, typed two pages, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager answering questions for Wal Jack. Letter date etc not known as it appears the top half of the first page has been cut off, includes the response to the first question. From question 2, noting the Coronation week, the letter is post mid 1953. Q & A concern trams decorated for the Coronation, tram services provided on Sunday morning in 1953 that met the train from Melbourne, the size of the Julien storage batteries, date of sale of the Horse tram company to ESCo, the scrapping of trams, tram tickets older than 1934 but did have a folder of old sample ESCo tickets at the office and the address for the Mt Beauty Railway, The paper has a "Invicta Bond" watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, decorated trams, sunday services, julien system, battery tram, scrapped trams, tickets, esco, sec

Yields information about the form used in Ballarat and Bendigo by the SEC to enabling ticket checking by Inspectors on the trams and how they were packaged by the printers for the SEC.Pack of 250 "Supplementary Trip Way Bill", form No. TYE 1-580, as would have been supplied to the SEC from the printers. Has been wrapped in a sheet of paper and the number "250" within a circle written on to the sheet. Was held with a piece of adhesive tape. See Reg Item 68 for the details and use of these. The piece of adhesive tape fell off the pack when collected. Held with a rubber band at the time of collection for security.trams, tramways, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, ballarat, bendigo

Yields information about the roster for the Ballarat tram depot staff - pitmen, cleaners etc.Plastic covered sheet of paper which has been typed to provide a five week rotation roster for the Tram depot staff, dated 30/5/1968. Gives Afternoon and night shifts. Titled "Tramway Depot (Five Day Forty Hour Week) Roster". The sheet of paper has been covered both side with an adhesive plastic film.trams, tramways, ballarat, depot

Yields information about the last day of operations of the SEC Ballarat system and has a strong association with the most senior driver/conductor of the time - Lew Walker.Digital scan of a loaned mounted black and white print of Lew Walker driving tram No. 40 in the depot on Sunday 19/9/1971. Alongside is Lew's Son, Andy Walker. The tram has driven though white paper streamers at the depot. Original print 374H x 295W. Scan of copy negative added 4-5-2020 added as i2.trams, tramways, conductors, closure, ballarat, tram 40

Set of three Typed table card or run card, for Geelong Trams Runs glued and varnished onto a sheet of three ply timber - plywood boards. Gives details for the Motorman and Conductor, starting times, meal times, relief and taken by details. Not known when made - 1950's? .1 - Run 5- Ryrie St - Belmont and North .2 - Run 12 - Ryrie St - Belmont and North with further details on rear. .3 - Run 33 - City - Eastern Park and Newtown for Motorman and Conductor See also Reg Item 3155 and 8134 for other examples and 8135 for a Bendigo example.trams, tramways, secv, forms, timetables, geelong

Red cardboard box (as donated) containing tickets and other items. Some of the blocks have had the top tickets removed. All have adverts for SEC products on the rear, except for .3 and .5 which have a cross hatched pattern on the rear. .1 - Block of SEC 4c tickets, Red on off white paper, commencing C359801. .2 - ditto, 5c yellow, B625401 .3 - ditto 5c City Section Orange - A377802 .4 - ditto 7c, teal, C528203 .5 - ditto 7c City Section Purple - A064602 .6 - ditto, 10c black, C803202 .7 - ditto, 13c black, B289001 .8 - ditto, 15c brown, A393201 .9 - ditto, 16c yellow, A569401 .10 - ditto, 18c brown, A417838 .11 - tickets - 7c C528202 and 10c C803201 - which are related to the original blocks. .12 - Two $2.50 SEC Scholar's Monthly tickets which have been typed up for Neil and Glen Crompton of 3 Hawthorn Grove, Wendouree State School respectively. Ticket Nos. A7419 and 7418. No date stamp. .13 - ditto $3.50, A003134 and 3135 - no date stamp again (have not been formally used) .14 - Top half of a block of 13 SEC Parcel tickets A007528 to 7550. .15 - Bendigo Tramways (Trust) tram ticket, No. 15465, featuring four tramcars' .16 - Australian stamp - 24c Rehabilitation. .17 - Australian stamp - 7c - 1824 First Independent Newspaper.trams, tramways, tickets, schools tickets, parcels, bendigo, secv, stamps

Demonstrates that methods and equipment use by the SEC to give destination information to passengers and later on advertising for events that passengers could access from the trams with a walk. Yields information about an event and its location, but the date of the event is unknown at this time.Sign - painted onto a SEC (very similar to a MMTB auxiliary destination board of the type that could hang on the front of a Ballarat tram car with the words "Bell St Only" on the front and a paper advert on the rear for the Homes and Industries Fair, at the Drill Hall in Curtis St. Has another former painted advertising sign underneath. Date of use not known at the time of acquisition. To be researched. Bell St was a destination on the Ballarat Destination roll, so it may have been used on trams which were not fitted with full destination rolls and then recycled by the SEC for advertising means. Metal sign, fitted with metal hanging brackets, riveted to sign on both sides, made from about 1.5mm sheet steel. Purchased by the Museum August 2015.trams, tramways, signs, auxiliary board, events, advertisements

Demonstrates the way the SEC provided information to passengers about the fares and sections and other charges on the Ballarat Tramway system.Printed poster on heavy cartridge paper showing Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels and Newspapers. Dated July 1951. Digital image btm6322i2.pdf scanned in 2011 from the Bill Kingsley collection. Added 12-11-2015 trams, tramways, ballarat, fares, sections, map

Yields information about the fitting of external roof advertising racks to SEC trams in Ballarat and Bendigo.Photocopy of a "file note" of a Conference at Bendigo on Thursday 18 June 1959, to discuss roof advertising signs on trams. Gives a list of those present, discussions, type of advertising and what could be done on each car type and general instructions. Has the word "Workshop Overseer" on the top of the poster. Photocopy provided by Andrew Cook 15-1-2015. See Reg item 3815 for a photo of tram 25 fitted with blank advertising boards.trams, tramways, advertisements, sec, bendigo, ballarat, meetings

Yields information about the basis of the swap of tramcars that took place during Oct. 1960 between Ballarat and Bendigo and the reasons for it.Photocopy of a "file note" of a Conference at Bendigo on Thursday 28 June 1960 to discuss Bendigo tramways rolling stock. Gives background to the situation in both Ballarat and Bendigo, the condition of the trams in Bendigo, bogies, single truckers and Birney trams. Notes that the problem can be resolved by shifting two single truck trams from Ballarat to Bendigo and sending one bogie tram from Bendigo to Ballarat. Gives list of people attending the meeting. Photocopy provided by Andrew Cook 15-1-2015.trams, tramways, tramcars, birney, sec, bendigo, ballarat, meetings, transporting trams, moving trams

Yields information about the sale of SEC tram stop signs following the closure of the SEC Ballarat operated system.Letter and associated receipts and comments for the sale of an "Cars Stop Here" sign by the SEC to Mr. L. E. Butler of 103 Bell St Ballarat, for 20c. Documents on Printed SEC letterhead or forms. Dated 21/10/1971 to 28/10/1971 - have been stapled together.trams, tramways, letters, sales, tram stops, signs, sec

Set of two Manila Adult Tourist tickets, 1/- Card Ticket No Ba 143049 and Ba 143797. Useable on all provincial tramways. Card originally preprinted for years 1943 to 1945 and dates for Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong, then overprinted for the years 1947, 1948 and 1948, with red lines through the original years. Allowed a return trip on all routes. .1 - Was punched for use on Wednesday, 2 Jan (?) 1947 in Bendigo. Appears to have been used for three trips. .2 - punched for Tuesday 13 Jan 1948 in Bendigo. Appears to have been used for four trips.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tickets, tourist ticket

Magazine cutting from the SEC News May 18, 1972, page 9, titled "Trammies rode into history", about the closure of the SEC operated Bendigo tramways April 1972. Features photographs of tram crews, shutting down the power supply and notes on the tramcars and the closure event itself. trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, crews

Yields information about the Bendigo Tram services.Digital image or copy of the SEC "Official Timetable Bendigo June 1940", 22 image files - 44 pages, giving details of the fares, transfers, luggage or parcels, lost property, times of each tram on the Quarry Hill, Eaglehawk, Lake Weeroona and Golden Square for both directions and Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Has a number of advertisements for SEC home equipment, cookers, toasters, refrigerator, electric radiators and hot water. In the middle page is a map of the Tramway Routes, which has been hand drawn to shown North Bendigo and the depot location. Inside the rear cover, on a sheet headed "Memorandum" is a photograph, taped in of a conductor loading a pram onto a Birney tram. Under the photograph is in ink "Len Smith (Geelong)" See item3127 for an original copy and pdf scan. trams, tramways, bendigo, timetables

Digital image or copy of the SEC "Official Timetable Geelong No. 45", 16 image files - 32 pages, giving details of the fares, transfers, luggage or parcels, lost property, times of each tram on the Belmont (1), Chilwell (2), East Geelong (3), Eastern Park (4), Newtown (5), North (6), West Geelong (7). Gives details of railway station trams, transfer ticket arrangements, depot workings and the night signs carried out each tram. Based on the 4d max fare, it is a circa 1949 timetable - see reference. See also Reg Item 5629 for Timetable No. 39, c1943 and 8552 for a photocopy of No. 47, March 1953. See BTM document, "SEC fare changes - by law references etc.doc, dated 3/9/2006.trams, tramways, geelong, timetables

Yields information about the instructions about emergency braking of tramcars given to Ballarat crews.Two page foolscap, duplicated instruction titled "Tramcar Emergency Braking" - undated, describing tramcar braking techniques, emergencies, compressors, sanding. Produced by the SEC for use in Ballarat. See Reg Item 3457 for a later issue, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same issue, and 271 for another version.trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about tram operations, safety instructions and leaving trams.Two foolscap duplicated sheets titled "Special Order to Motormen (49/1)" giving instructions regarding 1) Responsibility (for trams), 2) Relief on the road, 3) Controller key, 4) Air brake handle, 5) leaving tram unattended with definition, general precautions, special precautions - such as parking the tram at Lydiard St North, parking trams at City Loop and 6) an explanation on the braking system at either end of the tram. Undated. Printed from wax stencil and stapled along the top edge. Signed by F. K. White Manager. See Reg Item 261 for 9-1961 issue and Reg item 3459 for a Jan. 1961 issue. trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about tramcar braking and providing a set of questions and answers that drivers needed to know.Set of four foolscap sheets duplicated, titled "Tramcar Braking ", providing a series of questions and answers on the braking system. Gives description of system, the various means of what to do if the system fails - undated, signed by F.K. White as manager. Sheets stapled twice along the top edge. See Reg Item 261 for an earlier version, 3520 for a 1950 instruction on the same subject and 3457 for a similar document.trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the instructions about Signalling system on Wendouree Parade and Bridge St - Forest City signals.Five page, foolscap duplicated document, stapled in the top left hand corner, titled Forest City Signals, undated, has letters S4 in top right hand corner of first sheet, giving details about the Forest City signalling system installed in Ballarat, particularly around Wendouree Parade and the depot. Explains how the system operates, gives instructions, details of the system, location of the loops, trams following each other, power failure. Also gives details of how the Bridge St system operated and the switch at Grenville St. Note: The locations of the signals may not be not as detailed as in the Driver Training Manual - See Reg Item 3486. Does not provide instructions for Lydiard St North or Sebastopol routes. See also Reg Item 3456 for another similar copy.trams, tramways, signals, crossing loop, forest city signals, grenville st, wendouree parade

Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, particularly during summer weather., Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, particularly during summer weather.Typed quarto sheet with SEC letterhead titled "Motormen & Conductors - Uniforms - Dress during Humid and Uncomfortable Summer Weather". Gives the dress code of hot weather - different between conductors and motormen (drivers). Undated, possibly 1950's as four digit telephone number. Signed by L. J. Denmead as acting Departmental Tramways Superintendent.trams, tramways, motormen, uniforms, conductors, weather

Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave., Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave.Duplicated demi foolscap sheet titled "Employees - Sick Leave", advising what type of absences were not entitled to sick leave in accordance with SEC personnel regulations - sunburn, dental treatment and injuries resulting from a brawl. Dated 4/2/1971 and signed by I.F. Pellas as SEC District Manager.trams, tramways, motormen, personnel, conductors, sickness

Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the shunting of trams in Bridge St and the hazards in doing this.Quarto typed instruction, titled "Important Instruction to Motormen and Conductors Shunting of Trams in Bridge Street" about not shunting trams in Bridge St due to traffic hazard when turning the pole on trams. Trams to use Main St. Prepared by Les Denmead. Dated 17/3/1965 and signed by F.K. White as SEC District Manager.has handwritten note in ink in top left hand corner "Depot Foreman Please Post"trams, tramways, instructions, bridge st, police

Has a strong association with the D. Irvin and Stan Lakey as depot foreman and information provided to SEC managers.Quarto typed instruction, titled "Supervision - Tram Depot" about the change over in supervision of the tram depot, following retirement due to disability of S. Irvin and replacement by S. Lakey. Gives Mr. Lakey's phone and address details. Was issued to the Works Superintendent. Dated 5/8/1965 and signed by F.K. White as SEC Branch Manager.has handwritten note in ink in top left hand corner "Copy for Tram Depot"trams, tramways, instructions, depot, superintendents

Yields information about the use of the trolley ropes and safety matters.Quarto typed instruction, titled "Safety Trolley Ropes" about the use of the safety rope on the trolley pole and that it must be clipped independently. Dated 14/4/1964. Copy marked for depot foreman. From the Branch Manager to the Acting Departmental Tramways Superintendenttrams, tramways, instructions, depot, trolley poles

Yields information about SEC practices of observing Melbourne Show and Cup Days in the district and the substitution of Ballarat Cup for Ballarat staff only., Yields information about SEC practices of observing Melbourne Show and Cup Days in the district and the substitution of Ballarat Cup for Ballarat staff only.Quarto duplicated instruction from I. Pellas as Manager of the Mid-Western electricity supply branch dated 19/5/1971 detailing the arrangements for Melbourne Cup and Show days for the Branch and the payment arrangements including apprentices required to attend school. Ballarat cup day for Ballarat based staff only.trams, tramways, instructions, personnel, sec

Has strong association with SEC Branch Managers Mr H Linaker and F. White., Has strong association with SEC Branch Managers Mr H Linaker and F. White.Quarto typed memo or report titled "To All Ballarat Personnel" about the succession by Mr. F. K. White as Manager following the death of Mr H Linaker from 7th Jan 1963. Dated 11 Jan 1963.Typed in red on top left corner "tram Depot (Notice Board)trams, tramways, management, personnel, sec

Yields information about the type of trams provided during the later part of SEC operations in Ballarat, times out and times in for specific runs.Typed, carbon copy, Foolscap sheet giving the run number, times out and the type of tram, times in and changeovers between bogie and small trams for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Has initials LJD: JG and date of March 1970 in top right hand corner. 2nd copy added 3/1/2020trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, tramcars