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Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
SEC Uniform Cap, The Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories, circa 1965
This object is part of a collection of items donated by the Hopgood family that belonged to Bendigo Tramways employee, Barry Hopgood.Number 17, SEC Bendigo Tramways Cap, made from green wool felt, black vinyl strap with two silver SEC buttons and a black vinyl peak, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, Melbourne -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
Black and White photograph showing Ken Waltham SEC District Manager presenting a gold watch to Tom Lancaster on his retirement from SEC Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, City of Ballaarat, "Submission to Enquiry into Public Transport Facilities in the Ballarat Urban District by A. W. Nicholson, Mayor of Ballaarat Council", Apr. 1968
Yields information about the view of the City of Ballaarat in 1968 about the possible replacement of tram service.Report or Submission - 6 Gestener printed foolscap sheets, stapled on left hand side and bound with a blue edging tape titled "Submission to Enquiry into Public Transport Facilities in the Ballarat Urban District by A. W. Nicholson, Mayor of Ballaarat Council". Dated 2 April 1968. Submission looks at the possible closure or the future of the tramway system, the SEC involvement, employment, road surface repairs, financial loss to the SEC, reduction in passengers due to car ownership. Council submitted that the tramway system should be retained and extended and that pensioner concessions should be continued. Notes that at the time 69 men on the trams, 18 at the depot and 8 on the track. If replaced by buses, supported a government owned bus provider rather than private. Document scanned - word searchable. pdftrams, tramways, closure, city of ballaarat, bus replacement, public transport, sec, finances -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Log book, Diary, Collins Bros, 1966
Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar.Collins Diary No. 324, 1967, red Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1967, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Log book, Diary, Collins Bros, 1967
Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar.Collins Diary No. 324, 1968, red Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1968, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Log book, Diary, Collins Bros, 1968
Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar.Collins Diary No. 324, 1968, red Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1969, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Log book, Diary, Collins Bros, 1969
Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar.Collins Diary No. 324, blue Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1970, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements.tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, brake blocks, trolley wheels -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Ballarat opening dates, c1963
Demonstrates note taking on pieces of paper about the history of tramways in Ballarat and vacancies in the SEC and wages during late 1963.Handwritten note titled "Electric Trams", giving the official opening date 18/8/1905, date first horse tram rail laid - 18/10/1887 and official opening of 21st December 1887. Written on an extract from SEC employment news listing vacancies for "Trainee Distribution Officers / Electricity supply department" and appointments. Gives salaries details for various ages.trams, tramways, sec, horse trams, track laying, employment, wages -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Hand-Written - Vacation Of Chair Lift, 14.10.1961
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of he Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Mr Hymans to the Management Committee. The letter raises concerns about the lack of tender process for the operation of the Chairlift. He requests the Committee to seek an extension of the time needed to vacate the site from the SEC.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Lilian Butler, 20/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the disposal of tramcars from the SEC Ballarat system to the TMSV following closure.Colour print of Ballarat tramcar 17, being prepared for loading at the SEC Ballarat depot with poles supporting the overhead and a person (Mr Ward?) standing on the roof of the tramcar. Photo taken 20/9/1971. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. G Ward" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear "Tram Depot - Wendouree Parade, Ballarat Monday 20th September 1971. With my compliments Lilian Butlertrams, tramways, tmsv, tram disposal, sec, depot, loading trams, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Lilian Butler, 1971
Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat SEC workers.Hanimex colour slide, white cardboard mount of a SEC worker in grey overalls at the SEC depot in Wendouree Parade - Ballarat A power station. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, ballarat a power station, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Glamor tram is here to stay", 28/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 28 April 1972 about the MMTB's decorated and illuminated advertising tramcar. Notes lease cost of about $4,000, Frank Mason & Co. as agents, quotes Mr. Wheelan of the company. Also notes about how far the tram travels in a four week period, that there was only one tram, that it was booked up to end of 1973 and that the "SEC set the pattern in 1970". Has a photo of the tram, advertising briquettes.In top right hard part of Clipping, "28/4/72" in blue inktrams, tramways, mmtb, advertisements, frank mason & company, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 24/04/1941 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1941 and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter, typed, from the State Electricity Commission to Wal Jack dated 24/4/1941, signed by Mr. Farr returning a list of Ballarat trams with additional information hand written into a schedule provided by Wal himself. Written on SEC letterhead, Ballarat Branch. List is hand written on ruled or lined paper (red and blue). Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, sec, letters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Envelope/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 22/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
Yields information SEC envelopes and postal methods in 1951.Envelope printed for the SEC Ballarat office, giving address details, typed for a letter to Wal Jack, 31 York St, Ballarat East and franked in red ink for a 3d Australian stamp and partly franked "Electricity the Modern Servant" and cancelled with a Ballarat PO Vic stamped on 8-1-1951. Marked "ENE 1-2" Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, envelopes, mails -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Uniform - Clothing Docket, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1970's?
Pre printed clothing issue docket or form on light weight card for issuing of uniform to tram crews. Form printed for the TB, Form No. 3/516C. Overstamped "SEC" in large red print. Issued to D Chambers, No. 9 of Ballarat, for a tunic. Has Purchase Order numbers and other information written on the document. Issued c 1970? Has a number of staple holes through the card. Colour copy made for display cabinet - 20-07-2011.On rear in blue ink "Barbara"tram, trams, mmtb, clothing, uniforms, sec -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - S.E.C. Asked For Registered Number Of Vehicles Parked Overnight, 13.08.1964
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee pointing out that Mr Hymans has failed to provide his car registration number to the SEC as requested. If not provided his vehicle will not be able to park his vehicle overnight within Falls Creek.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Manuscript, Keith Kings, The Tramways of Bendigo, 1965
Manuscript titled "The Tramways of Bendigo", prepared by Keith Kings during 1965 based on the text in the last paragraph. Provides a short history of Bendigo, the construction and operation of the battery and steam tram system, the take over and construction of the electric tramways by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria. Includes the takeover by the SEC, replacement tramcars, the North Bendigo extension, exchange of cars with Ballarat, Geelong, attempts to close the system and operations during the mid 1960s.Yields information about the history of Bendigo Tramways written in 1965. Has a strong association with the author who prepared a larger work when the tram system closed in 1971.Manuscript titled - The Tramways of Bendigo - four foolscap typed pages, carbon copy.Has a number of corrections to the text.trams, tramways, manuscript, history, esco, sec, tramcars, steam trams, bendigo tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Ken Magor?, c1940
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 8 at the West terminus. The tram has the destination of West and has a driver standing by the rear of the tram. Photographer Ken Magor? - same hand writing as Reg Item 5837. c1940? On rear in pencil " SEC Geelong No. 8 at West terminus"trams, tramways, geelong, west, tram 8 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Lee Adamson, 28/06/2016
An interview with Lee Adamson about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as his father Percy Adamson inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a LegendIn 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 54 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, percy adamson, lee adamson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Glenn Meredith, 28/06/2016
An interview with Glenn Meredith about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 23 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, glenn meredith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Neil Brindley, 28/06/2016
An interview with Neil Brindley about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 30 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, neil brindley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Peter Banks, 28/06/2016
An interview with Peter Banks about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 48 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, peter banks -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Robert Hyde, 28/06/2016
An interview with Robert Hyde about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 18 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Bonnie and Russell Dickson, 28/06/2016
An interview with Bonnie Dickson and Russell Dickson about their memories of the Greensborough Football Club as the Dickson family (including the late Ray Dickson) is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as Members.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 32 sec.bonnie dickson, russell dickson, greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Brett Fowler, 28/06/2016
An interview with Brett Fowler about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a LegendIn 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 06 sec. greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, brett fowler -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Don McDowell, 28/06/2016
An interview with Don McDowell about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a LegendIn 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 1 min 15 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, don mcdowell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Gary Partington, 28/06/2016
An interview with Gary Partington about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as the Partington family (including the late Alan Partington) is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as Members.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 44 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, gary partington, alan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Jack Waites, 28/06/2016
An interview with Jack Waites about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 42 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, jack waites -
Greensborough Historical Society
Video Recording - Digital, Peter Watkins, 28/06/2016
An interview with Peter Watkins about his memories of the Greensborough Football Club as he is inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame as a Member.In 2016, the Greensborough Football Club inducted a number of their past players into the Hall of Fame. These recordings were made for the Hall of Fame Presentation.Digital video recording. MP4. 2 min 01 sec.greensborough football club, gfc hall of fame, peter watkins -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Correspondence, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), Jul. 1927
Set of two letters and a newspaper cutting between Mr. P. J. Pringle of ESCo Ballarat and Mr. D. Murdoch, General Manager of the TB Melbourne regarding the controversy with the SEC regarding the possible takeover by the SEC of the Ballarat and Bendigo power supplies and the trams. 1973.1 - Letter from ESCo to TB dated 19/7/1927 and received by TB 21/7/1927 forwarding some cuttings regarding the matter (see Reg. Item 1973.3 and 1974.). On ESCo letterhead. 1972.2 - Carbon copy of letter from TB to ESCo, on pink paper dated 21/7/1927 regarding the matter. 1972.3 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/6/1927 titled "Future Electricity Supplies / Yallourn or the Company? / Ballarat and Bendigo Confer" Contains a statement from Mr. P. Pringle and reports on the conference held between Ballarat and Bendigo Councillors in Ballarat on previous Saturday afternoon. On top of the pink sheet written in pencil is the file number "22/1/2" and on the newspaper clipping, 1972.3 "Courier 13/6/27".tram, trams, sec, esco, mmtb, takeover, power supply