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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Moves for Australasian tramway museum body", 28/04/1975 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from a Melbourne paper, 28/4/1975, titled "Moves for Australasian tramway museum body", about the formation of an Australasian body, following the three day conference which ended the previous day. Quotes David Rawlings of SPER, Dr John Radcliffe, with speakers the previous day being John Hoffman, Bob Prentice and Frank Stamford. Has the newspaper date glued to the item.cotma, btps, conferences, sper -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Problem Stops", 12/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Lines Has date written 12/April/73 on item. Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 12/4/1973, titled "Problem Stops", with three photos of bus stops - Sturt St, Darling St and Drummond St, advised by a representative from Davis Buses, but does not say to who. Gives many examples of the issues.Has date written 12/April/73 on item.buses, bus stops, davis bus lines -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Museum's big plans", Dec. 2019
Set of 7 items related to the proposed extension of the BTM's depot to the south, Dec. 2019. Comprises: .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 19/12/2019 titled "Tram Museum's big plans", advising that the proposal was being advertised by Heritage Victoria, along with a photo of No. 26. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/2019 for the advertising the permit application under the Heritage Act 2017 - in the Public Notice section. .3 - Digital image of "Museum Extension - Heritage Impact Statement - revised Oct. 2019." - 16 A4 pages. .4 - Digital image of Plans - 8 sheets of the proposal by MKM constructions. .5 - Digital image of Report - Urber Arbor - Arboricultural Report - Tree Management Plan. .6 - Digital image of Coloured site plan and drawings showing proposal depot trackwork and support mechanism around trees. Note this does not open on dbTextWorks interface. .7 - Digital image of 11 sheets of concept plans for the exterior and interior of the museum proposal by MKM Constructions. .8 - digital image of the advertising sign on the rear wall of the depot taken 7-1-2019. A similar poster was on the south east corner of the depot.btm, museum, drawings, depot extensions, heritage buildings, heritage, trackwork -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat support for tramway preservation is small: President", 25/09/1972 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the people who were involved in the early formation of the BTPS and the 1972 Annual General Meeting.Newspaper clipping from The Courier of Ballarat of Monday 25/9/1972 with two photos. Article quotes BTPS President saying support for the BTPS was still small. This followed the Annual General Meeting of the Society the previous Saturday. Other items were the trams had been transferred from the old SEC depot, Incorporation was being sought, track laying and maintenance work underway. Two photos 1084i1: - Photo shows Lindsay Bounds, Clyde Croft and David Wisher spreading gravel along No. 2 road. 1084i2: - Photo shows group of Board members at meeting: Mr. G. Netherway, Mr. M. Calnin, Mr. C.W.Jessup, Mr. R.Gilbert and Mr. H.Cain (President) See Reg Item 3824 for a print of the actual photograph. Second copy added 28/10/2005.On top edge of cutting in black ink "25/9/72"trams, tramways, btps, construction, museum establishment, agm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Time Running Out for the Trams", 16/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, front page, Wednesday Sept. 16, 1970, reporting on the final move made last night in Parliament to abolish the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. The SEC's notice to abolish the trams was tabled in the Legislative Assembly for the second time in two years. Unless the SEC's notice was opposed in either during the next 24 sitting days, the trams will go. As Government has numbers in both houses, the trams will go, while two years ago, the Country and Labor Parties combined in the upper house to oppose this. Quotes Minister for Fuel and Power, Mr. Balfour about fares, would subsidise private bus operators to give concession fares as is done on the trams, separation or retrenchment payments for tramway employees, and mentions suggestion that trams should be retained as a tourist attraction. Has a continuation of item on page 5. No reference item number as at 29/5/1970.trams, tramways, closure, bus replacement, country party, concession fares, mr. balfour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "So they've Decided to Scrap the Trams", "Two Escape Tram Wreck", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the incidents/accidents that can occur on a street tramway system - collisions resulting in the rare virtual total demolition of a tram in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, front page, Thursday, 17 September 1970 with photo, of the collision between No. 20 and a semi trailer the previous evening in Victoria St. that wrecked No. 20. Gives quotes from eye witness, gives name of tram driver, Ian Maxwell Tierney, who jumped from tram before the collision, said the only passenger who was not injured was Miss Maree Bernadette Matthews about 17 of Reid St. Ballarat and the truck driver Ronald Frederick Cox 35 of Hickman St. was trapped in the cabin of the truck for some time. Accident happened about 7.30pm. Photo (see also item 1089 for print) shows by a white arrow where the woman was sitting. Also has a small inset photo in the top left hand corner showing a single truck tram. See Reg Item 7154 for The Age report.In upper right hand corner in blue ink circled "No. 20"trams, tramways, accidents, 20, collision, victoria st. -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 16/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the incidents/accidents that can occur on a street tramway system - collisions resulting in the rare virtual total demolition of a tram in Ballarat.Black and white photograph of SEC Ballarat No. 20 following the collision with a semi trailer in Victoria St. Ballarat on Sept 16, 1970. See item Reg. No. 1088 for full details and newspaper publication of this photograph. Shows the tram after the event. Has a compulsory stop pole visible in the background of the photograph. Photograph taken by the Ballarat Courier. See also Reg items No. 551 for photo in poor condition, 2788, 2789 for other photographs, 1088 and 1075 for newspaper reports. 2nd copy in good condition, added 29/5/05.On rear stamped in black ink "Ballarat Courier / Press Photograph / - Copyright - ", in bottom left hand corner date stamp in light blue ink "15 Oct. 1970" (date of printing by Courier presumably) and above in pencil "No. 20". 2nd copy has the Courier stamp.trams, tramways, accidents, 20, collision, victoria st., tram 20 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Century old tram back on track", 9/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
1105 - Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 9/11/1992 about the launch and operation of Horse Tram No. 1 on the previous Saturday. Item written by Kim Norbury and appears on the Front page of The Courier. Item quotes Richard Gilbert about the reconstruction of the tram and the opening of the Museum Display area by Professor Weston Bate. Picture by Herman Ruyg. 1105.1 - 2nd copy added 7/08/2004. - has been trimmed from the front page to the cutting only. See Reg Item 3838 for a print of the photograph used in the newspaper clipping. Image of whole newspaper cover added 28/3/2011 - see image i11105 - Near top right hand corner, a cross formed from blue ink. 1105.1 - "9-11-02" in ink above caption.trams, tramways, horse trams, btm, launch of horse tram, museum -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Appeal tram is on the lines", 29/03/1969
Newspaper cutting of the launch of Ballarat Base Hospital decorated tram No. 21 at the depot, possibly the previous day. The tram No. 21 was "decorated by nurses and their friends". The tram was to publicise the hospital's $50,000 appeal until the end of May. Inspecting the tram in the photo were public relations officer, Mr. David Rees, Dr I.C. Goy and Mr. K.J.Neerhut with nursing staff members, SEC painters and carpenters who shared in the work. Tram photographed on the depot fan, with Lake Wendouree in the background. Tram known as the Trambulance. See Reg. Item 3750 for a print of the original Courier photograph. Yields information about the launch of a fund raising tram for the Ballarat Base Hospital.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 29/3/1969.trams, tramways, ballarat base hospital, appeals, decorated trams, 21 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram returns to Ballarat", "Sebastopol home for tram", 11/08/1977 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat, August 11 1977 with photos of SEC tram No. 11 returning to Ballarat from Sebastopol. 1112.1 - from the page with the Editorial, has a photo (large portion from the bottom left hand corner missing of the rear of the crane) being unloaded at Sebastopol for storage with a column of text detailing the story of the tram and the BTPS plans. Also refers to another photo on page 15. 1112.2 - from page 15 of the Courier, with Jack Chadwick standing on the front step of the tram, outside the entry to the Smythes Road, Sebastopol storage building. Has an inset item on the story. See Reg Item 3827 for a print of the actual photograph.1112.2 - in central right hand side in brackets in blue ink (page(15) and on rear top edge "11/Aug. 1977." in blue ink.trams, tramways, btps, sebastopol, 11, daylesford, tramcar acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "In Retrospect", 20/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 20/9/1994 of the reproduction of a postcard photograph showing an ESCo tram soon after opening running west bound in Sturt St with the Town Hall in the background. Shows the development of the Gardens at the time and buildings on either side of Sturt St. and type of poles etc. The tram is fitted with a destination board on the front dash - the type used soon after opening in 1905. Caption of the photo says "Trams run up Sturt St and people relax in this postcard sent in December 1907. Ballarat's Town Hall is pictured at right." Also has an item in the "In Retrospect" section of the newspaper, about the construction of a new road to avoid two level crossings between Talbot and Clunes. Item compiled by Lorrie BrownIn bottom right hand corner, in blue ink "Tues 20/9/94".trams, tramways, sturt st, esco, town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "On the trams", 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 19/9/1992, page 27, written by Seaton Ashton about the history of trams in Ballarat on the 20th anniversary of their closure. Notes horse trams, ESCo, opening of lines, tram car builders, their rehabilitation in the 1930's, the involvement of the BTPS, trams 1 and 12. Has two photos, one of tram 27 sitting outside the SEC depot carrying the "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" and one of tram 31, east bound in Bridge St. bound for Victoria St. dropping off a passenger at a stop. Both picture from the Courier Archives. Item in the Courier's "Saturday Magazine". Occupies a full page of the newspaper. 2nd copy added 11/8/2001 - folded.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, btps, horse trams, sec -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Take a trip on tram No. 26", 26/12/1987 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday December 1987 noting the centenary of trams in Ballarat. Features a photo of Gary Wood working on horse tram No.1 with tram no. 26 on the adjacent track. See Reg. Item 738 for details of the photograph and print held in the archives. 2nd copy added 11/8/2001 - folded. Item written by Andrew Mevissen, notes the centenary of operation, celebration by tram 26, history of the trams in Ballarat. Quotes Gary Wood about the reconstruction of the horse tram.Second copy in top left hand corner, in blue ink "keep" and "26/12/87"trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, esco, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams: an international disease", 22/05/1984 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 22/5/1984 of the visit of US tram enthusiast Mr. Jim Walker of the Orange Empire Railway Museum to Ballarat on his way to the COTMA conference in Auckland. Also has a photograph of Mr. Walker on the steps on tram 14 on the depot fan. Tram has destination of Rubicon St. Item was in the Tuesday Column of the Courier.trams, tramways, orange empire museum, btps, cotma, jim walker -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram's bid for City Circle", 5/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/12/1995 with photo of launch of 'City of Ballarat' tram 671by the BTM the previous day, 4/12/1995. Includes a colour photo of Richard Gilbert, Len Millar, one other person (possibly Barry Traynor, MP) and Mr. Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat. Article on the front page of the Courier, written by Andrew Laing and picture by Ian Wilson. Accompanying article mentions the tram, the Begonia Festival, running in Melbourne, support by Council for Peter Hiscock's 'City Tramway' and volunteer work on the tramway itself. Item continues onto page 2, at the bottom left hand corner. Second copy added 9-6-2006On rear of 2nd copy "5/12/1995 Courier" in black ink.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "In retrospect", 20/06/1998 12:00:00 AM
... of the tramway item. Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 in the 'In Retrospect' section of the newspaper, of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Notes passengers left quickly and that traffic was delayed for some time. Another item also mentions of the plans, 25 years ago, of traffic lights at the intersections of Sturt St. with Lydiard, Armstrong and Doveton Streets.In bottom right hand corner in ink, "Sat 20/6/98", and ink markings on either side of the tramway item.trams, tramways, in retrospect, accidents, derailments, traffic lights -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram carries Ballarat message to City Circle", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 24/2/1996 of City of Ballarat Tram W4 671 leaving the depot on a low loader bound for Melbourne. Has front page colour photo of truck and tram at the rear of the depot in Gilles St. Tram has destination of 'City Circle'. Photo by Herman Ruyg. Accompanying item written by Ian Haberfield quoting Peter Hiscock about the tram and the running on the City Circle route in Melbourne. Also mentions Alan Brown, Public Transport Minister.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city circle, melbourne -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "By Horse-drawn tram to Granite Island", 23/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 23/11/1990 on the horse drawn trams that serve Granite Island at Victor Harbor South Australia. Has a photo of tramcar No. 2 with a horse with Granite Island rocks in the background. Comments on the story of the trams and other points about the island itself. Was contained within a feature article and advertising items on Victor Harbor itself.On rear in blue ink "Courier Fri 23/11/1990"trams, tramways, victor harbor, granite island, horse trams -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Number 12 goes back on the road", 6/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the recovery of ESCo No. 12 and its transportation from the site.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 6/11/1990 with a photo of the body of ESCo. No. 12 loaded onto the truck at Nerrina prior to being transported to the depot. Photo by Lachlan Bence and article of Kendall Hill. Notes action by the BTPS, Ballarat By-pass construction, Vic roads donation of the tramcar body, basic background history and quotes Richard Gilbert about the work to be undertaken. See Reg Item 3837 for the prints of the photograph in the newspaper.trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Historic tram saved from demolition", 6/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 6/9/1994, from the Heritage section of the Courier, by saving of ESCo No. 12 on the BTPS. Quotes Gary Wood about the work being undertaken, where the tram was recovered from, its brief history, and the relevance to the collection. Includes a photo of Gary working on the body inside the depot. Item written by Lorrie Brown, includes a photo of her as well. Second copy added 03/06/2006.In right hand corner in blue ink "8/9/94 Tues"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tale of a Tram", 10/06/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday June 10, 1982 about ESCo Tram No 12 and the interest of the BTPS in acquiring the body for preservation and restoration. Gives detail of the history of the tram, ex Sydney cable car, the type of tram, the Society's concerns, plans and plans to acquire the tram. Item written by Margaret Rotheram. Includes a photo of No. 12. 2nd copy added 24/5/2006, has Aust. Press Cuttings Agency label glued to the top of the cutting. Has been date stamped 10 June 1982.In top left hand corner in blue ink "Thurs June 19th 1982"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Jacki on the track to full-time job", 30/03/1985 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday March 30, 1985 about Jacki (Jacqui) Edwards working at the BTPS as part of the Commonwealth Employment Scheme. Details work being done by her, quotes Mr. John O'Loughlin CEP area project officer and the work being done by the scheme. Was on the front page of the paper. Includes two photographs in item. 2nd copy added 18/06/2006.trams, tramways, cep, jacki (jacqui) edwards, employment, btps -
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Newspaper, Adelaide News, "Super tram on the track to glory", Oct. 1973
Newspaper Clipping from the "Adelaide News" about 2/10/1973 featuring MMTB's new tram No. 1041 with a photo of the trams. Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne.On top of the item "From Adelaide News about 2/10/1973"trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, adelaide -
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Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Clatter Clatter - he has problems by $ million, "Grant for trams", 11/11/1970 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Newspaper cuttings from The Herald, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 November 1970. 1st cutting from page 2 - item written by John Sorell in "On the Spot" about the Chairman of the Tramways Board Mr. Frank Kirby and the financial problems of the MMTB, government relations, costs of running the system. Includes a photo of Mr. Kirby. 2nd cutting, stapled to the first, about the decision of the Bolte Government to give the MMTB a grant for the first time this year. Driving Licenses will be doubled to assist payment and additional road maintenance works. Does not give details of financial arrangements. In top left hand corner of second cutting, "11/11/70" in black ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, finances, government grants, mr. frank kirby -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bendigo Trams", 8/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/11/1972 about the responsibility for the trial operation of the trams in Bendigo, up to Easter 1974 was entirely with the Bendigo City Council, stated by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox. Has an item re Clunes on the back - so therefore possibly the Courier."25/11/72" in black ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, safety, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Insurance for Tram Passengers", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 13/12/1972 about the Bendigo City Council or the Trust being responsible for arranging Insurance cover for passengers. Item follows a question in the Legislative Assembly from Mr. Floyd, Labour Williamstown, answered by the Minister of Transport, Mr. V. Wilcox. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."13/12/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, insurance, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 4/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/11/1972, about the opening of the Bendigo Tourist tram service by the Premier Mr. R. Hamer on Dec. 9, 1972. Item mentions the keeping the Birneys in Bendigo, against them going to Adelaide and the Bendigo Trust. Item possibly from the Courier, as mentions the GBA (Greater Ballarat Association), Mr Melton Foo and Mr. Edgar Bartrop."4/11/72" on bottom edge in blue ink and a red ink arrow pointing to the Clipping.trams, tramways, bendigo, opening, bendigo trust, mr. r. hamer -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 24/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/10/1972 about questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly today by Mr. Floyd (Labour Williamstown) about the running of the trams in Bendigo for tourists and running of trams in Ballarat. Item notes that approved the service between the North Deborah mine and the Chinese Joss House. Item possibly from the Courier as it has Ballarat people funeral notices on the rear."24/10/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, parliamentary questions, mr. floyd, mr. v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Volunteers keep trams rolling for 25 years", 27/12/199
Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 27/12/1999 featuring a story and two photographs taken on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebrations (Boxing Day) of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Article by Peter Litras of the Courier. Quotes Stephen Butler about the history of the BTM. Image 1290i1 - scan of the whole article with photos 1290i2 - Photo of 40, with 671 in the background, 13 and 26 in Wendouree Parade the previous day during the rain. 1290i3 - Photo of Nicholas, Harry and Henry Hutchison giving Stephen Butler a hand turning the trolley pole on 13 at Carlton St. See also item 1294 of Mr. Matthew Hutchison holding Henry in a tramcar.trams, tramways, btm, volunteers, 25th anniversary