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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SUMMER CAR TRAM - ORIGINAL, 1935
Sepia tone photo of 'Brush Summer Car' No 8(?) Electric Supply Company livery. On back handwritten, 'Bendigo Electric Tramway 1935 ''Brush''' Summer Car - Electric Supply Company Colours', stamped in purple ink on back, 'Printed by Olivers Bendigo' Handwriten on back in black ink ' P.8 T.R 3/Colbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE CAR LABEL
Handwritten in blue pen on the reverse of Electricity Supply Department Tram Mileage Record, 'Introducing the Presidents Conference Car Silent in Running Magnetic and Electrical Braking'.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE CAR
Black and white photo of Tram No 980.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE CAR CLOSE UP
Black and white photo of tram No 980 wheels and braking mechanism.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS
Black and white photo of Charring Cross, Bendigo looking up Mitchell St during construction of Fountain Plaza. There are two copies of this photo.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: REMEMBER THESE, c1970s?
Newspaper article. Remember These? Includes a rare picture of Bendigo's tram service in the early years of this century (20th) . B T Miller's hobby is collecting prints and information on old tram services. Picture includes Double Decker Tram, hauled by electric cars. Double Deckers were formally used in Ballarat with horses. In the photograph the trams are banked up on Mitchell Street hill to handle a peak loading on the occasion of the annual railway picnic from Melbourne to Bendigo. Article possibly post 1972.cottage, miners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEPARTMENT, NORTHERN BRANCH
Typed fools cap Document, 2 copies of 2 pages. Sections - Increased Fares and Check Identifications - Bendigo (for Trams). Numbers in the 'In' and 'Out' columns denote destination points. Instructions regarding ticketing and fare pricing, includes prams, suit cases and shopping carriages. Adult and child fare. Lists street names.organization, business, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS, c1950s
Newspaper clipping. Clipping possibly from 1958. Policemen On Eaglehawk Trams. In the Good Old Days. A man who retired yesterday after almost half a century connected with the Bendigo's trams, recalled the time when a policeman had to travel on the last tram to Eaglehawk to maintain order. He was Mr Evans, began in 1910 as a conductor, became a motorman, then traffic inspector, appointed tramways superintendent in May, 1928. When he retires he will be in his 48th year of service.. Received callers wishing him well in his retirement, was besieged with telephone calls and telegrams in his office the S.E.C. buildings, received a presentation of a framed photograph of himself at work from the tramway inspectors and a presentation from the staff and employees. Complimentary dinner at the Hotel Shamrock. Wages for conductors in 1910, 1 pound 2/6 for 60 hours, Motormen received 1 pound 10. No windscreen in trams. No sick pay.Tram drivers had to attend broken trolley wires, repairs or replacements in controllers and general equipment, to rerail trams when derailed, adjust brakes. Welsh, Cornish and Irish miners often sang on the trams. Policemen had to travel on the last tram at night to maintain order. Tram ticket obtained from conductors. 'Passengers could travel between Eaglehawk and Quarry Hill, a distance of almost 11 miles, at a charge of sixpence return,' said Mr Evans. Combination tickets included return tram fares and admission to the theatre. The prices varied according to the theatre seats.bendigo trams, ram, policeman, conductor, superintendent 1928, motorman, began 1910, telegrams, sec buildings, repairs, ticket prices, singing miners, tram prices, sick pay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMWAYS REOPENING, TRAM ITINERY
Typed Foolscap. 2 type written sheets, stapled together. Sheet 1, Heading: 'Mine to Joss House', sheet 2, heading: Joss House to Mine: both sheets list the itinerary of the ride for the tramway's re-opening, and audio commentary for talking tram. Document lists the names of the streets to pass along with buildings of significance and statues etc.organization, business, bendigo tramways/central deborah mi -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: OPEN CROSS-SEAT TRAMS
Photo from 1913 open cross seat cars added to Quarry Hill and Eaglehawk services. Two copies.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: OPEN CROSS-SEAT TRAMS
Photo from 1892 battery-electrics replaced by steam tram cars Bendigo Railway station - Eaglehawk. Two copies.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
In 1903 electric traction overhead was inaugurated, extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona.basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery electric carriages operated between Sandhurst and Eaglehawk.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS
In 1947 Birney safety cars, (dead man controllers) replaced older cars.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIP WAY-BILL
Pre - decimal, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways Trip Way-bill. One column is typewritten in red ink: 'Scholars' and 'Scholar's Monthly tickets. Two holes punched 210 mm apart at the bottom of the document. Document yellowing with age.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AIR MAIL STAMPED ENVELOPES, 1929/30
75 blue envelopes addressed to Messrs Wilkinson & Lavender Ltd, Box 848J GPO Melbourne Victoria 3001. Sent from Hay NSW (The Riverina Office of Wilkinson & Lavender). Letters are enclosed within two pieces of brown cardboard, secured with an elastic band. Written on outside of cardboard ' Air Mail Flown Covers. R.K. Munro, 63 Pyke Street, Bendigo, Vic. Aus' 'By Air Mail' sticker affixed alongside name and address. Various postage stamp denominations on envelopes; 1p, 11/2p, 3p, (King George V), 3p (air mail service), 11/2p (1929 Centenary of Western Australia), and A.A.S. Ltd stamp*. No contents in envelopes. Cancellation marks on stamps. Items collected by R. K. Munro, 63 Pyke Bendigo Victoria 3550. Wilkinson & Lavender were Stock & Station Agents and Airline agents for A.A.S Ltd. R. K. Munro was employed by Wilkinson Lavender in 1929/30? *Australian Aerial Services Ltd - featuring a winged messenger.Wilkinson & Lavender Stock & Station Agents, Airline Agents for Australian.Aerial.Services Ltdaviation, civilian, air mail envelopes within aust., basil watson collection. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TIMETABLES EASTER 1990, 1990
Timetables of Easter 1990, 4 pages. Yellow cover. On front in black type: Bendigo Tramways, Timetables Easter 1990. The Bendigo Trust.Bendigo Trustbasil miller, bendigo trams, timetable -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAMWAYS BLOCKS AND TIMETABLES 1988
Booklet - Bendigo Tramways blocks and timetables 1988. And The Bendigo Trust printed on front cover. 21 pages. Timetables and shift activity breakdown.Bendigo Trustbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAMWAYS BLOCKS EASTER 1990
Bendigo tramways, 'Blocks Easter 1990'. Easter Schedule for drivers and conductors includes staff roster. 8 pages. Red cover.Bendigo Trustbasil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - EAGLEHAWK
Black and white photo showing trams on Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk. Eaglehawk Town Hall and War Memorial on left, and 3 Bogie trams on right. Number 'C922' stamped on the back of photo.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS BRIDGEWORK
Black and white photo showing works being undertaken on bridge at Charing Cross.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - EAGLEHAWK
Tram, 'unknown type' stopped in front of Court House Hotel. D Murdocks shop on right. Number 'C922' stamped on back of photo.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - EAGLEHAWK
Eaglehawk Court House, (brick building centre right), 4 bogie trams on left. Number 'C922' stamped on back of photo.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS
Postcard include photo of many kangaroos. Produced by Biscay Greetings Pty Ltd, Telephone (03) 544 5144.On the back: Hi, we are having a great time. Visited Lansell Plaza shopping centre (it used to be Marong Village). You should see it now, lots on new shops - 56 in all. We had trouble picking where to have lunch, there's so many places to choose from. see you soon Len and Elaine.basil miller, australian animals, kangaroos, post card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD KOOKABURRA
Postcard of Kookaburra. Produced by National View, printed by Murfett Publishers Australia.basil miller, australian animals, kookaburra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH FEMALE KANGAROO AND JOEY IN POUCH
Postcard of female grey kangaroo and joey in pouch. Made in Western Germany in perfect colour for John Englander and Co Pty Ltd Melbourne.basil miller, australian animals, kangaroo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ABORIGINAL MAN AND BOY - TRADITIONAL IMPLEMENTS
Postcard of aboriginal man and boy with traditional implements. Made in Western Germany in perfect colour for John Englander and Co Pty Ltd, Melbourne. Aboriginal artist at work, Australia.basil miller, aborigines, postcards. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: POSTCARD - CAMEL TRAIN
Australian aborigines using camels for goods transportation during their 'walkabout'.Bill Ramsden, P9841.basil miller, aborigines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: THEATRE TICKET
Theatre ticket for backstalls at the Princess Theatre.Printed by Commer Print. Number 52 printed on back of photo in red.basil miller, princess theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: STEAM TRAMS
Bendigo steam tram 1902. Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association, Bendigo Division. A complimentary dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years secretary. Shamrock Hotel Bendigo, Saturday 29th September 1951.basil miller, bendigo trams