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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Permission granted to demolish house", "Gregory Street house saved", "House returned home", May to June 2017
Set of three Newspaper clipping from The Courier, concerning the conservation of a the former Wendouree Gardens Gatekeepers cottage, that was relocated from 1414 Gregory St, by the City of Ballarat following its decision to firstly demolish, then agree to relocate and actually relocate. Each feature a photo of the cottage. The newspaper articles gives background, history and costs. Includes comments by the Friends of the Gardens and Councillors. .1 - "Permission granted to demolish house" - c May 2017 - photo by Lachlan Bence .2 - "Gregory Street house saved" - undated - cMay 2017 - article by Melissa Cunnigham .3 - "House returned home" - 28/6/2017 - photo by Jeremy Bannister, article by Jeremy Venosta.wendouree parade, gardens, houses, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, City of Ballaarat, "On the Right Track", Dec. 2018
Newspaper or magazine clipping from the City of Ballarat Summer 2018-19 issue of my Ballarat with an article titled "On the Right Track", featuring an interview with Peter Waugh as Marketing Manager standing on the footstep of No. 27. Peter talks about the history of the tramway in Ballarat, the time a tram derailed and hit the Bucks Head Hotel, the Museum, the depot and the collection, Cuthberts 939 and when the Museum operates.trams, tramways, btm, marketing, bucks head hotel, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Maxwell Hayes, "A short history of the newspaper and parcel tickets 1937 to 1972", March 1983
Details the history of parcel and newspaper tickets between 1937 and 1972 on the SEC operated provincial tramways. Written by Maxwell Hayes March 1983. Looks at the history of the three cities, SEC operations, the use of parcel/newspaper tickets, pricing, issues, quantities of tickets held and their use rates, closure and printed samples of the tickets.Yields information about the history of SEC Parcel / Newspaper tickets.Eleven A4 photocopied sheets, with four staples on the left hand side.Has number "21 81999" and "$3.50" on the top right hand corner.tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, provincial tramways, parcels, newspapers, tickets, parcel tickets, newspaper tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballarat, "Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 2016
Pamphlet - A3 folded to A4 full colour titled "Ballarat Botanical Gardens", giving an overview of the Gardens area, history, events, conservatory displays and contact details. Includes a map of the Gardens from Carlton St to St Aidans Drive, locations and notable features. Map shows the revised layout at Depot Junction and Wendouree Parade.trams, tramways, gardens, botanical gardens, btm, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", 15/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the history of the demise of the Ballarat system and what was left and the future outlook.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "The trams, the shed; what we have left?", Editorial of Tuesday 15/9/1970, about the muted Government proposal to close the tramway system in Ballarat. Notes Mr. H. Bell's trolley bus proposal, state government issues in Parliament, tramway loses, Victorian Government politics, Country Roads Board and the possible sale of the tram shed.closure, city of ballaarat, sec, depot, parliament, trolley buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Blocks of History for Sale", 3/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 3/2/1975, titled "Blocks of History for Sale", about the sale of blue stone pitchers from Ballarat gutters being made for sale on 8/2/1975 at Victoria Park by the City of Ballaarat.city of ballaarat, sales materials, victoria park -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Keith Kings, "Destination City", 1971
"Electric Tramway Rolling Stock of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", priced at $1, published by Traction Publications of P.O. Box 438, Canberra City in 1971, 3rd edition with a small corrigenda sheet. Describes Melbourne s tram car fleet. Includes brief description of each type, photographs and a summary history. Has many photographs of the various tramcars associated with relevant text. On front cover, has W7 1010 with green and black banding and price. On page 1 is a map of Melbourne tramways drawn in 1971, but showing abandoned lines as well. Page ii, inside cover, has a list of Traction Publications. Back cover has a end on photograph of SW6 940. Outside of covers is gloss paper. Corrigenda sheet - 85mm sq has been placed inside its own cover and numbered 1803a. Yields information about Melbourne's tram rolling stock or tramcars.Book - "Destination City" - card covers - 84 pagestrams, tramways, melbourne, tramcars, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Early bid for cable trams", c1985
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, (date unknown), titled "Early bid for cable trams" noting that about 100 years ago, Ballarat's civic fathers were keen to give the city a cable tramway. Found that cable too expensive and horse tramway developed instead. Gave details of horse tram systems, costs and operations. Part of a Section of the newspaper titled "Enter the Past", looking for local history stories. Gives the Couriers address. Item not dated, but c1985. On reverse, is part of page 1 of the newspaper, noting that Ballarat's petrol prices broke the 50c a litre barrier the previous day.ballarat, cable trams, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballarat and Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, "Ballarat Botanical Gardens", 1997 or 1998
Fold out pamphlet with a 4 panel drawing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Included in far left of drawing is Tramway Museum sheds, labelled No. 31, "Ballarat Tramway Museum" Included is notable features is a paragraph on the Ballarat Tramway Museum and details of operations. Remaining 4 panels include introduction, history and events, not to be missed and contacts. Printed in dark green ink on light grey heavy paper. 2nd copy added 31-10-12 and scanned images added.trams, tramways, btm, ballarat botanical gardens, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Whitehorse, "The Box Hill - Doncaster Tram", 1998
Two colour pamphlet describing the history of the Australia's first electric tram service - Box Hill to Doncaster in 1889. Pamphlet folded into 6, with 9 photos and copy of timetable. Includes notes on sources, brochure preparation and edition details. Printed on white paper, with a reddish brown colour for headings and sepia toned photo backgrounds. On rear noted as reprint in 1998 of a 1989 brochure. Two copies held.trams, tramways, box hill, city of box hill, doncaster -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1972-1973" and "1979", Jul. 1997
1636.1 - Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering notes on the Councillors and the election of Cr. Melton Foo, who was the President of the Ballarat Tramway Museum, prior to the election. Has a photograph of Cr. Foo. An item on the page as well are notes on the banking arrangements of the City of Ballaarat. 1636.2 - Photocopy of part of the City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1979 - photograph of Cr. Foo as the Mayor and the Mayoress, Mrs. Foo. 1636.3 - ditto, but the Introduction to the Report, written by Melton Foo as the Mayor.Details of the photocopy in pencil on the top edge.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, councillors, melton foo, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, City of Ballarat, "Lake Wendouree - Information Brochure", 1993
Folded pamphlet, brochure, titled "Lake Wendouree Information Brochure" produced by the City of Ballarat giving information on Lake Wendouree, fishing, water quality, sport, restrictions, a guide to lake features, history, wildlife, ecosystem and a small section of the Golden City Paddle Steamer and Ballarat Vintage Trams. Printed on recycled paper (cream coloured 1993; or white 1996) in green ink. Folded into four. The 1996 brochure has been revised, primarily with reference to the map. See Reg. Item No. 1108 regarding the launch of the brochure on 23/9/1993. Copy 1 - produced 1993 - printed by Mid City Printers, graphics by Graeme Kent and Associates. Copy 2 - produced 1996 - with reference to the Lake Wendouree Master plan, by Mark McWha - July 1994. Printer and graphics as for copy 1.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, botanical gardens, ballarat vintage tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Restoration of A Double-deck Horse Tram", 1985
Copy of a letter and associated documents written to the Town Clerk, City of Ballaarat, dated Aug 1, 1985 seeking the support of the Council in attaining the body of the tramcar in Ballarat East. (Tram was actually obtained in December). Signed by the Secretary, Richard Gilbert. Mentions Frank Hanrahan as President for further information. Enclosed within letter is a two page note on BTPS Letter head outlining the history of the tramcar, its restoration, current condition, possible operation and value of the restoration. Attached as well is a folded drawing out an Adelaide double deck horse tram (Reference Reg. Item No. 706.1 ) and a photocopy of the builders of the first horse tram at the depot in 1887 (Reference Reg. Item No. 765 ). See Reg item No. 821 re date of acquiring the tramcar.trams, tramways, horse trams, collection, horse tram no. 1, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1953-1954", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1953-1954. Three page covering trams, railways, telephone exchanges (overloaded), buses and other social facilities. Page 3 - set of photos, includes a photo of bogie tram in the city. Of originals held in Ballarat Library. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1954-1955", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1954 - 1955. Three pages covering trams, railways telephone exchange problems, photo of Queen Elizabeth hospital, photo from Ballarat Town Hall looking east in 1874 and today (1955). Originals held in the Ballarat Library. trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1958-1959", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1958 - 1959. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways , electricity and business. A photo page of 8 photographs joined together of Ballarat. One photo includes a single truckers at Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1959-1960", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1959 - 1960. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways items and photo of SEC's Ballarat "B" Power station and VR's workshops. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1960-1961", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1960 - 1961. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and road works. Photo of CRB resurfacing Bridge St. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1961-1962", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1961 - 1962. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One pages covering trams, railways. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1962-1963", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1962 - 1963. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and electricity. Images added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1963-1964", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1963 - 1964. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1964-1965", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1964 - 1965. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and Phoenix Locomotive appeal and photo of loco Y112. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1965-1966", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1965 - 1966. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering trams, railways. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1966-1967", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1966 - 1967. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, electricity, Y112 locomotive and photograph of locomotive. Images added 19-12-2016.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower and Neville Hesketh, "Mayor's Report 1967-1968", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballarat's Mayor's Report for 1967 - 1968. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, item on Country Roads Board (CRB) and traffic issues in Ballarat and small photos of trams at City terminus. Page headed "City Traffic" added 19/12/2009 - and imaged along with following page which has the photo of the city tram at the terminus added. Looks at the introduction of traffic lights into the City and traffic problems and parking meters.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history, traffic lights -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1972-1973", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1972- 1973. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering roads and bridges and reconstruction of streets following removal of trams. Includes photos of part of Wendouree parade at View Point. Image added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, " Mayor's Report 1950-1951", Jul. 1997
Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1950 - 1951. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Three pages covering trams, railways, centenary of discovery of gold and photo of Cobb & Co. coach arriving Ballarat with trams in background. Image added 18-12-2016trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1951-1952", Jul. 1997
Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1951 - 1952. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Seven pages covering trams, railways, telephones, one page item and artists impression of new SEC Power Station Ballarat "B" then under construction and photo looking from Town Hall - showing a sign "orderly parking".trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1952-1953", Jul. 1997
Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. Two pages covering trams, railways and buses - including note regarding use of buses on Sundays and Sunday trains.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Neville Gower, "Mayor's Report 1955-1956", Jul. 1997
Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1952 - 1953. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page covering trams and railwaystrams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, railways, civic history