Black and white photograph of Sturt St. looking west from Town Hall 1906. Shows a ESCo tram hauling an ex-horse trailer . Has some other horse drawn vehicles in photo and a number of pedestrians. Shows the newly formed tramway road surface, poles etc. Has "Snows" store sign on left hand side of photograph and buildings along the north side of the Sturt St. Other buildings shown are William Day & Son, Walter Connell, Anderson & Morse coach builders. On the top of the item is the words "Two Views of Sturt St.". See also Reg Item No. 888 for the same item, but with a typed caption note stuck on the top edge. See Reg Item No. 2784 for the other "Two Views of Sturt St." image.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st., ballarat

The article provides historical and then current information about the Ballarat system, including operations and car details. The author notes the assistance of Inspection James. Features a photo of an electric tram towing a well loaded horse tram trailer in Sturt St.Gives a short history of Ballarat's tramways.Photocopy of an article written by Wal Jack for the November 25, 1939 issue of Transportation on page 28, titled "Ballarat Electric Tramways, Past and Present". trams, tramways, ballarat, wal jack, articles, transportation

Set of 8 black and white photographs of the SEC Ballarat track welding truck, Reg. No. 119 341. Truck is a British Bedford truck, model WHG, built by GMH Melbourne between 1932 and 1934. Has a fabric roof, chassis fitted with a tray top body, side tool box, metal frame and covered with canvas, fitted out with a motor generator set, welding equipment and oxy acetylene bottles. Also fitted with a spot light - 'Auto Reel Lite". - See Related Items sheet on truck notes provided by Kevin Oates, MFESB workshops, 4/2001. (Scan of this sheet of the Kodak folder added 15-8-2017 - see pdf file.) 1705.1 - side on view of truck with covers down, except for opening at back. Photographed in Wendouree Parade with two different boat sheds in the background. 1705.2 - view with drivers side cover opened, showing equipment arrangement. 1705.3 - close up view of motor generator set and controls and one of the oxy acetylene bottles. 1705.4 - view showing equipment laid out on the roadway, welding cover, seat, grinder, cables, shovels, welding mask etc. 1705.5 - close up view of motor generator control panel and associated cables. 1705.6 - view of side of truck showing all equipment. 1705.7 - vertical format photo from rear of truck showing equipment laid out and wandering lead connected to the overhead. Also shows high voltage wires on a power pole fitted with a bracket arm. 1705.8 - view of truck from the front, with SEC symbol on side, with a covers closed. Thought to be photographed at loop in Wendouree Parade on the View Point line, near Mill St. Prints when donated to the BTM were contained within a red and yellow "Kodak" folder. Folder stored with catalogue worksheet. On rear of folder in ink is number "53569" and stamped on the front is number "984" and written in front top left hand cover, "8 prints" and in top right hand corner word "Sarah". See Notes provided by Kevin Oates of the MFESB (Metro Fire Brigade Melbourne) Thornbury workshops on the truck, manufacture and engine. A survey of Wendouree Parade on 22/4/2001 did not show the boat sheds or power lines featured in the photographed. Thought to be in vicinity of Power station because of the high voltage lines on the power poles.Stamped on rear in black ink, "984" on photos 1705.3 to 1705.8.trams, tramways, welding truck, trackwork, secv, wendouree parade

Photo of Ballarat tram No. 26 at the Sebastopol terminus with the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. Tram waiting for departure, has a briquette roof advertisement. A Fosters Lager ad board on hotel. Note PMG phone box by Milk Bar. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, December 1968.tramways, trams, sebastopol, royal mail hotel, tram 26

Photo of Ballarat trams 13 and 14 at the City Terminus, Sturt St, with the Ballaarat Town Hall in the Background. Note the FE Holden with an almost matching green colour scheme. Tram 13 has a destination of "Mt. Pleasant" Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, city terminus, town hall, tram 13, tram 14

Photo of Ballarat tram No. 30 east bound or inbound in Sturt St., about to cross Doveton St. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. 2159.1 - shows gutter and pole arrangement in Sturt St. Has the spire of St Andrews Kirk (church) in the background. 2159.2 - photo taken just before tram crosses Doveton St. Note directional signs on the pole. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, doveton st, tram 30

Series of three photos of Ballarat No. 17, northbound or inbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, approaching the Ophir St. crossing of Albert St. Note tram stop signs, aerial phone lines, the condition of the track and the gravel crossings. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. North. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, albert st, sebastopol, ophir st, tram 17

Series of three photos of Ballarat No. 17, northbound or inbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, approaching and passing through the Grey (Gray) St. Loop. Note tram stop signs, the loop itself aerial phone lines, the condition of the track and the gravel crossings. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St. North. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, albert st, sebastopol, grey st, loops, tram 17

Photo of Ballarat tram No. 12 in Skipton St. Ballarat, just south of Bell St, outside 701 Skipton St, outbound for Sebastopol. Note 22kV power line crossing street behind tram. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol and a Twin Lakes sign on the front dash panel. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971.tramways, trams, sebastopol, skipton st, tram 12

Photo taken from the left hand side window of an inbound or eastbound tram, eastbound in Sturt St., nearing Lyons St. intersection. Note tram stop sign and point bar. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, sturt st, lyons st

Series of three photos of Ballarat No. 17 at the Lydiard St. North terminus. 2169.1 - just after arrival, with passengers alighting and the driver changing the destination (View Point). Note the conductor's bag on the front cab window sill. 2169.2 - ditto with trolley pole being swung. Note the cemetery gate house building and the waiting room. 2169.3 - ditto, with tram about to depart. Kodak cardboard mount slides, taken Mark Plummer, September 1971tramways, trams, lydiard st. nth, lydiard st, passengers, tram 17

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 2/7/1971, about the derailment of SEC Ballarat No. 41 just past the junction of Main St. and Bridge St. at about 4.10p, the previous day on the way to Mt. Pleasant. Has photo of No. 41 with the repair gang and a crew member. Note with the news item, says a pin broke and "the undercarriage of the tram collapsed". Photo has had No. 41 gone over in ink to highlight the number. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item. accidents, main st, mt pleasant

Set of four cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Saturday 13/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2239.1 - Front page with caption "Trams: 67% Say Yes", written by Alex Easton regarding a survey of 312 residents by the Courier. Also has a photo by Jeremy Bannister of former tram driver Alan Jeffreys at the controls of a tram in Wendouree Parade with Roger Salen in the background. 2239.2 - page 9 - Editorial written by Stuart Howie titled "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram" discussing the positive and negative attributes and problems of spending a large amount of money to return trams to Ballarat. Has a digitally composed photo of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North, showing destination "CITY" and a photo of the Eureka Stockade. 2239.3 - Page 4 - lead article titled "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", written by Alex Easton quoting David Nolan and the impact of trams on the mall, along with a cartoon about a tram ticketing machine being out of order. Cartoon by inkcinct. Also continues from page 1, lead article. Notes that readers can have they say on a web poll. 2239.4 - Page 8 - Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Put tram plan to the vote", asking for any tram proposal to be put to the vote of ratepayers. Also on the side in a column titled "Short Takes", titled "Link lake to the tram line", provided by Joan C. Ryan of Ballarat.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth

Set of three cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Thursday 11/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2241.1 - Page 1 and 2 of The Courier, with page 1 titled "Return of trams viable study" and "New Push for Trams" as the commencement of a Special report showing a digitally constructed image of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North. Note the tram does not have a driver. Introduces reports by Alex Easton on pages 2, 6 and 7. On Page 2, titled "Taking tourism to the next level", has details of the Council viewpoints on the proposal, public consultation, a map of the route, and notes on the construction issues. Has a digital image of 13 crossing Sturt St. into Lydiard St. North. See images No. 1 to 3. 2241.2 - page 6 of The Courier, which joins with page 7 using the titled "More tourists, more jobs expected". Has Sections reviewing the study outcomes, benefits and a summary of the study. Page 6 has a photo of a passenger boarding No. 21, decorated as the Myers Christmas tram in Sturt St and a photo of Bridge St. in 1971 (very poor quality reproduction). See images No. 4 and 5. 2241.3 - page 7 of The Courier, has Sections detailing the history of Ballarat Trams, proposals for the City Tramway, costs, consultation, and comments from Peter Hiscock. Has a photo of Peter Hiscock and Mayor David Vendy in front of No. 13 at the BTM depot. See image No. 6. Also has a photo of Dianne Smith, Executive Director of Ballarat Tourism. On page 8, as part of The Courier's editorial Section, has comments on the proposals, titled "Tram plan worth of extended debate". Looks at the $20million cost. ballarat revival, editorial, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth

Set of three cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Thursday 11/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2241.1 - Page 1 of The Courier, with page 1 titled "Leaders welcome proposal to return trams" with a digitally constructed image of No. 13 crossing Sturt St from Lydiard St. North. The item looks at the overall outcomes of the study and who funded it. See image No. 1. Text written by Alex Easton. 2241.2 - page 6 of The Courier, which joins with page 7 using the titled "Romantic image captures the city's imagination" reviewing reactions to the proposals from various politicians, business and community groups. Includes comments from Judy Verlin, former Mayor and impacts on traffic and parking issues. Also summarises in a Section "At a Glance" the pros and cons of the proposal. Has a photo of No. 31 at the intersection of Bridge, Victoria and Main Streets. Cartoon by Inkcinct, about the City Tramway and Sturt St redevelopment also on the page. 2241.3 - page 7 of The Courier, has Sections detailing the benefits of the proposals, inviting people to have their say and further summary information. Has a photo of Bendigo 5 in Pall Mall with destination of Eaglehawk and a photo of Christchurch No. 11 noting the economic benefits of trams in that city over the last seven years. Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley. Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.ballarat revival, christchurch, bendigo, ballarat city tramway

Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene at the intersection of Sturt and Grenville Sts, 1929Rose Series postcard No. P. 1710 of Sturt St. Ballarat looking from Grenville St. towards Town Hall. Shows shelter at Grenville St, two ESCo cars travelling west in Sturt St., buildings on both sides of Sturt St and a number of motorcars in the image. Thought to be dated early to mid 1930's. Has advertisements on buildings for Robur Tea, Richmond Beer, Thornton Photographs, , W. Brown cycle and motors, Singer and Bailey Bros. On rear of postcard are words "Post Card / A Real Photograph / Produced in Australia" See also Reg Item 4077 for a similar photograph. 2267.1 - Digital image of the same postcard from the Wal Jack Album. Wal has dated the photo 1929 in his album notes but about 1926 in note on the rear of the postcard. See image i3.trams, tramways, sturt st, rose postcards, grenville st, esco

Special "All Lines" ticket on aqua green index board or card for an ARE - ARHS - AREA Vintage Train Outing to Ballarat for 5/10/1969, numbered "No. 122". Notes as available on Special Trams Railway Station to Gardens at 12.25 pm and on all regular Tram Services between 1.15 and 4.15pm. See Reg. Item 3037 for photos of this event - ? (not 100% certain of this statement - WAD 18/2/05) Three further copies of the ticket added 1/11/2005 - Nos. 143, 146 and 147.trams, tramways, tickets, all lines tickets, vintage train, are, area, arhs

Thirty Two page book, A4 landscape format, saddle stapled, titled "100 years of Melbourne's Trams", published by the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association in 1985. Colour cover featuring drawings of Melbourne trams from cable trams to articulated electric trams. Has foreword by Tom Roper, Minister for Transport. Book published to celebrate the centenary of the opening of the first cable tram in Melbourne, 11/11/1885. Reviews the history of trams in Melbourne, cable trams, horse trams, Clapp, municipal tramways, electric trams, MMTB, buses, Preston Workshops, Wattle Park and the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Notes the MTA winning the tender to building the Kowloon - Canton Light Rail system and Melbourne's Automatic Vehicle Monitoring System. Has colour photos and sepia toned (black and white) photos throughout.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, cable trams, mta, horse trams

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 11/2/2003, titled "Tourist tram at crossroads" on page 1 and 2. Page 1 has a photo of Gary Wood standing in front of No. 2 road, with tram 33 in the background. Article written by Mariza Fiamengo noting that the Lake tourist tram is under threat because of the large increase in Public Liability insurance. Also quotes BTM Secretary Peter Winspur. Item followed the January 2003 issue of Fares Please! article concerning public liability insurance. On page 2, has notes regarding the BTM and the general background to the insurance problem and other examples of large insurance incur sees. Photo by Lachlan Bence.btm, insurance, depot, public liability

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 43 on Sebastopol, at Grey St. loop, c1960. Photo taken during winter period. Note tram stop pole appears to be freshly painted. Houses in rear. Tram has destination of Sebastopol. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 1" in penciltramways, trams, sebastopol, grey st. loop, albert st., tram 43

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 35 at City terminus, south side of Sturt St., has destination of Sebastopol. Tram has an Ilford Film roof advertisement panel. Commonwealth Bank, Mutual Life Association, the Golden Star Chinese Restaurant, and the Berry Anderson Stationers shop. Note the Argus Australasian advertisement over the Berry Anderson shop. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 4" in penciltramways, trams, sturt st, city, tram 35

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 25 at Haddon St. with conductor standing at the back of the tram. Note terminal arrangements on the pole, tram stop sign, section sign, timetable board and painted pole stop sign (compulsory stop). Tram has a Mutual Homes dash panel advertisement on rear panel. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 5" in penciltramways, trams, wendouree parade, haddon st, tram 25

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 14 at Gardens Loop. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Has an Ilford film roof advertisement, The Age Newspaper and SEC Briquettes advertisements on the front panel. Conductor standing by the tram. Note stop sign arrangements in the background. Tram has destination of Mt. Pleasant. Photo taken c1961, 1962. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes. "BAS 7" in penciltramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 14

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 38 at Gardens Loop. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Crew standing by the front of the tram. Note stop sign arrangements in the background. Tram has destination of Gardens via Drummond North. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 8" in penciltramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 38

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 18 at Gardens Loop, showing Victoria St., note Bell St. auxiliary board, not correct and door opened on wrong side. Posed photograph. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Roof advertisements - Whites Florist shop of 2 Sturt St. and Lancashires. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 9" in penciltramways, trams, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 18

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) with a photo of No. 39 at Sebastopol terminus, with No. 1 end facing. Photo taken early 1961. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Has the Royal Hotel Sebastopol in the background. Note differences between tram in depot which has been fitted with step and access door at this end. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 14" in penciltramways, trams, sebastopol, royal hotel, tram 39

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 30, Wendouree Parade, View Point terminus. Tram is in the process of being fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Tram has destination of View Point, has a SF Motors Pty Ltd, roof advertisement and an advertisement for White Horse Whiskey on the front dash panel. Note terminal markings on road, timetable and section insulator box on pole. Photo taken early 1961. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes. "BAS 20" in penciltramways, trams, view point, terminus, wendouree parade, tram 30

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 27 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St Nth Tram has been fitted with dash canopy lights and tiger strips. Tram has destination of Haddon St, has a "Cook with Electricity" roof advertisement and an advertisements for White Horse Whiskey and The Age on the front dash panel. Photo taken between 1961 and 1964. Note the SEC electrical section control box on the corner by No. 27. Has Southern Cross Hotel and Rimmington Bros. Butchers in the background. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes. "BAS 21" in penciltramways, trams, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 27

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 27 at Sturt St. West terminus, around the corner in Hamilton Ave. Note timetable sign on pole – Hamilton Ave The Age ad on front panel of No. 27 and roof advertisements for Briquettes and an unknown one. Photo taken c1962. Tram has destination of Sturt St. West. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 24-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 24" in penciltramways, trams, hamilton ave, sturt st west, tram 27

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 42, Lydiard St. Nth, at Seymour St loop, note VRI building in background. Photo taken c1962. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. Nth. Tram fitted with an SEC Briquettes roof advertisement and a second one. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 25-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes. "BAS 31" in penciltramways, trams, lydiard st nth., seymour st loop, tram 42