Yields information about Bendigo Trust's trams in the late 1970's and the depot.Black and white print of Bendigo Trust 28 at the depot. Two copies. Photo by Doug Colquhoun, 25/1/1978. The tram is in the Bendigo Trust "Talking Tram" livery, with a The Herald" roof advertisement. It has the destination of Gold Mine. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "Bendigo Tramways / 28 / Depot / 25/1/1978 6526 / D.A. Colquhoun" . Copy 2 in pencil on left hand edge "Bendigo Trust Car 28 depot 26.1.79 Douglas Colquhoun"trams, tramways, bendigo trust, depot, tram 28

Yields information about Bendigo trams, ladies fashions in the late 1950's.Black and white print of Bendigo Trust 25 at the depot. Two copies. Photo by Doug Colquhoun, 25/1/1978. The tram is in the Bendigo Trust "Talking Tram" livery, with two Roof Advertisements "Gas the Good Flame" and Myers/ Tram has the destination of "Special" Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1 "Bendigo Tramways / 25 / Depot / 25/1/1978 6529 / D.A. Colquhoun" . Copy 2 in ink "DAC" in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo trust, depot, tram 25

Yields information about Ballarat's trams, and the City centre area and motor vehicles late 1950's.Black and white print of Bendigo 28 at the Quarry Hill terminus, 12/4/1959, photo by Wal Jack. Has a lady walking across to the tram - dressed in gloves and hat. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy "SEC Bendigo #28 / Quarry Hill terminus / 12/4/59 / Wal Jack photo / National Railway Museum.trams, tramways, bendigo, quarry hill, tram 28

Yields information about Ballarat's scrubber tram in early 1960's.Black and white print of Ballarat 32, crossing Lydiard St, in Sturt St with the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Has the Commonwealth Bank, Odeon theatre, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat Gas Co, Unicorn Hotel, and Colonial Mutual Life buildings in the background, along with a number of motor vehicles. Photo Doug Colquhoun 24/3/1959. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy "SEC Ballarat #32 / Sturt St @ Lydiard / 24/3/59 / Douglas A Colquhoun.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 32

Yields information about Ballarat's trams, and the City centre area and the Commonwealth Bank.Black and white print of the Ballarat Scrubber just inside the Depot gates with Lake Wendouree and the toilet block in the background. Photographed on a wet day. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy "SEC Ballarat / Scrubber / Wendouree Depot / 7/9/60 / Wal Jack photo / National Railway Museum / 2124 (NRM)" Has a "William Scott" address label in the bottom right hand corner and "37)" in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, depot, scrubber tram, tram scrubber

Yields information about the Eaglehawk terminus, tram 18 and the tram liveries in 1963.Black and white print of Ballarat 12, crossing Lydiard St, in Sturt St with the destination of Gardens via View Point. Has the Commonwealth Bank, Odeon theatre, Mechanics Institute, Ballarat Gas Co, Unicorn Hotel, and Colonial Mutual Life buildings in the background. A group of children with bicycles are on the corner and the newspaper seller stand. Photo Doug Colquhoun 23/3/1959. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy In top left hand corner "72) No . 71 withdrawn" a yellow label with "24" crossed out over a sticker "Photo No. Reduced to 82% 145x80 see photocopy for masking" and "22" crossed out in the top right hand corner. In the lower left hand corner "SEC Ballarat #12 / Sturt St @ Lydiard / 23/3/59 / Douglas A Colquhoun"trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 12

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Fifty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, December 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Twenty four page document within yellow card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Conductor Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, map, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, conductors

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Thirty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Driver Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, details of tramcar equipment, tramcar braking, fault finding and Operating Instructions. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, drivers

Yields information about Ballarat in 1899 and the way that information communication, style of writing and magazine printing was done at the turn of the century.Newspaper clipping, - set of three pages - from the Town and Country Journal August 19, 1899. 4443.1 - pages 31 and 32 - see images 4431i1, i6 and i7 Page 31 - Australian Insects Page 32 - Illustration of Sturt St, Entrance to fernery, Orphan Asylum, Eureka Stockade, the Hospital, West St (Bridge St). 4443.2 - pages 35 and 36 - see images 4443i2, i3, i8 to i12 Features photos of Hon. Peter Lalor, Ballarat, Batchelor's Newsagency Ballarat, Sumerscales Book and Stationery Depot, Ballarat Mining Exchange, Bradford (UK) steam tram and trailer, New Electric tram for Sydney and article titled "A contrast in Transit Facilities" 4443.3 - pages 33 and 34 - see images 443i5, i6 and i13 to i15 Features an article on the City of Ballarat, with photos by P. Black of Ballarat. Has photos of The Post Office, Sturt St from Town Hall, Sturt St from Grenville St with a horse tram in the photograph, and three photos of the Botanic Gardens.ballarat, sturt st, gardens, horse trams

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "CARLTON ST HADDON ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "DARLING ST LOOP RUBICON ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.Ballarat Tramways Section Staff Darling St Loop Rubicon St Looptrams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "URQUHART ST LOOP TO GREY ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "PLEASANT ST TO CARLTON ST LOOP " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures. Demonstrates what can happen in use - has been run over by a tram - possibly being exchanged on the move or some other story.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "STURT ST RUBICON ST " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. The staff has been run over by a tram and had the last part of the object cut off. Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.Ballarat Tramways Section Staff Sturt St Rubicon Sttrams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Brass cast, was chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Chrome plate has been extensively worn off. There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. On the inside of one of the handles are two saw cuts that could have been used to identify the punch.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Brass cast body with steel pins and screws, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased or inspected. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin, screws & spring in addition. . Chrome plate in good condition. The initials "ECV" have been cast in to the body of the main component. A relatively heavy unit compared to others, does not appear to have had a lot of use.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Has a strong association with the uniforms and caps of the SEC tramway crews, yields information about their manufacture.Plastic strip, or chin strap cut from a premanufactured strip, with slots at either end, a buckle, a loop and two small rivets to be used as a cap band for the SEC tramway crew caps. The slits at either end were fitted over the cap buttons (See Reg Item 4452) Possibly made by the Australian Government clothing factory. The strap could be adjusted to be used as a chin strap if needed. Two No.tramways, trams, uniforms, cap, crews

Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.Four No. brass SEC buttons, small, used in caps to retain the cap band (plastic - See Reg Item 4451). Made with three parts, front pressing, base and loop. Front is the SEC logo, back has the manufacturers name stamped in, "Stokes Sons" (Stokes and Sons Melbourne).tramways, trams, sec, cap, uniforms, buttons

Yields information about how the BTM promoted the tramway, with the assistance of McDonalds. Design by the printer and Stephen Butler.Printed single sheet pamphlet, advertising BTM Vintage Tramway, titled "Fares Please!" featuring Frank Puls, a 1/- ticket and tram 26 on one side, map, details and McDonalds Wendouree on reverse. Printed in green, orange and black and white on light art paper. Includes BTM web address and McDonald's logo on rear, giving five locations of McDonalds, including the Western Highway at Ballan, Tourism and Museum Accreditation logos Introduced late August 2008. See Reg Item 2443 for previous version and 6123 for next version.trams, tramways, mcdonalds, btm, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens

Yields information about the time when BTM tram 671 operated on the Melbourne City Circle and has a strong association with the artist Peter GerasimonPrinted card featuring BTM tram 671 in Latrobe St Melbourne, 1996 while running on the City Circle at the Swanston St stop. Features the driver talking to a young man through the door. Artist - Peter Gerasimon and published by Helga Gerasimon, Gisborne. From the Melbourne Tram Series in 1997. Folded card with artists and publishers details on the left hand side. Acquired with Reg Item 4455. BTM also had a stock of these cards for sale as well.trams, tramways, melbourne, btm, city circle, illustrations

Yields information about the time when BTM tram 671 operated on the Melbourne City Circle and has a strong association with the artist Peter GerasimonPrinted art sheet / card featuring BTM tram 671 in Latrobe St Melbourne, 1996 while running on the City Circle at the Swanston St stop. Features the driver talking to a young man through the door. Artist - Peter Gerasimon and published by Helga Gerasimon, Gisborne. From the Melbourne Tram Series in 1997. Numbered 100/980. Work has artists details along the bottom edge under the illustration. Acquired with Reg Item 4455.trams, tramways, melbourne, btm, city circle, illustrations

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person worked or was rostered to work. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base with plastic handle or holder for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the word "SUNDAY" to indicate when a person was rostered or worked a Sunday. Red wood stamp holder or base and black plastic handle with drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person was on Annual Leave. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the letters "A.L." to indicate when a person was on Annual Leave. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip with a drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person was on Sick Leave. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the letters "S.L." to indicate when a person was on Sick Leave. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip with a drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person was Late arriving for work. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the word "LATE." to indicate when a person signed on late, or after his rostered time expected. Would have had his pay adjusted.. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip with a drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person was call forward from their roster time to start work earlier. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the words "CALL FORWARD" to indicate when a person had had his shift adjusted, earlier time start or a different day to that rostered. Would have had his pay adjusted.. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip with a drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting for crews a change of shift or change of days off from the normal roster. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the words "EXCHANGE OF SHIFTS OR DAYS OFF" to indicate when a person had had his shift adjusted, through either a change of shirts or days off to that rostered. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip. There is no drawing pin to indicate the front of the stamp, but there is a small notch on the rear of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person was on Special Leave. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the word "S. LEAVE" to indicate was on Special Leave. May have had his pay adjusted.. Comprises a varnished shaped wooden section, cut from a preformed strip with a drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway operations by the SEC in noting the days a person worked or was rostered to work. Has a strong association with the SEC and tram operations in Ballarat.Rubber stamp and wood stamp base with plastic handle or holder for stamping rosters and/or time sheets with the word "SATURDAY" to indicate when a person was rostered or worked a Saturday. Red wood stamp holder or base and black plastic handle with drawing pin to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, sec, rosters, times, crews