Ballarat tram 26 at one of the Gardens Loops, c1937 with the destination of City. Possibly, the photo was taken prior to the introduction of through routing of trams introduced in August 1937 when trams no longer terminated in the City at Grenville St but ran through the city to another terminus. See item 5578. A lady in a fur collar coat carries a small case is boarding the tram. There are motor vehicles parked on the grounds behind the tram. Scan of negative collected by David Critchley of Sydney.Yield information about Ballarat 26 and the Gardens c1937.Digital image of a scan of an original negative.tramways, trams, tram 26, gardens, wendouree parade

Ballarat tram 11 at Sebastopol c1937 in the first SECV colour scheme or livery with cream rocker panels with the destination of City. Possibly, the photo was taken prior to the introduction of through routing of trams introduced in August 1937 when trams no longer terminated in the City at Grenville St but ran through the city to another terminus. See item 5578. Has the driver or motorman standing in the front doorway. Scan of negative collected by David Critchley of Sydney.Yield information about Ballarat 11, uniforms and the Sebastopol terminus c1938.Digital image of a scan of an original negative.tramways, trams, sebastopol, tram 11, uniforms, motormen

John McIllwraith began the Melbourne Lead Works in 1854. After his death in Scotland in 1902, the business was continued by his sons, John, Thomas and David. In 1870 John became a member of the Melbourne Council and served as mayor in 1873/74. The business expanded to become a major supplier of plumbing supplies.Trade Price list for McIlwraith and Co 1937. Manufacturers and Merchants 48-56 Little Collins st Melbourne. It is a paper booklet covered in a steel blue light cardboard cover with 96 pages. It measures 18.5 x 24.2cm. Contains lists of products, photographs, maps and illustrations all in Black and white print. Printed by Osboldstone & Co Melbourne