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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Birney Ryrie St, c1940
Photograph of a Geelong Birney tram in Ryrie St. Note the large bag the conductor is carrying around his shoulder, and who is speaking to two people. Tram has the destination of Eastern Park. Behind is the Mayfair School of Dancing, Gurr Frier & Collins Auctioneer, and a shop showing it as Agents for Tri-Cleaning and Art Dyers. Photo c1940.Yields information about the Geelong Birney trams and their use.Black and white photograph printed on plain paper.tramcars, geelong, birney tramcars, ryrie st, conductors, eastern park -
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Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets, Ballarat", c1929
postcard - titled "The Corner of Lydiard and Sturt Streets Ballarat Vic", photo looks southwest from the Post Office steps towards the southwest corner - has Craigs Hotel, National Mutual Life, town hall shops including Anderson Printer and the Town Hall in the picture along with Robbie Burns statue. The Rose Series Postcard No. P 1783. An ESCo tram is parked at the tram stop - No. 5? Several horse-drawn and motor vehicles are in the photograph. Wal Jack has dated the photo about 1930 on the rear of the postcard and about 1929 in his album notes - see item 5126 for the digital image. Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St with a number of vehicles in the view.Postcard or copy photograph of Rose Stereograph Co. postcard, No P 1783ballarat, trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, sturt st, town hall, tram 5 ? -
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Currency - USA One Dollar Note, USA Government, Design first issued 2006
USA currency of design first issued in 2006. The obverse features an engraving of George Washington. The reverse shows the Great Seal of the USA. USA servicemen were camped in Victoria Park, Ballarat during World War Two. Representative of USA currency often given as gifts and souvenirs. Note printed on 25% Linen and 75% Cotton.ballarat tramway museum, usa currency -
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Currency - USA One Dollar Note, USA Government, Design first issued 2006
USA currency of design first issued in 2013. The obverse features an engraving of George Washington. The reverse shows the Great Seal of the USA. USA servicemen were camped in Victoria Park, Ballarat during World War Two. Representative of USA currency often given as gifts and souvenirs. Note printed on 25% Linen and 75% Cotton.ballarat tramway museum, usa currency -
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Photograph - Geelong Tramway Inspector in Standard Winter Uniform
Set of photographs taken together in the park near the tram depot, displaying Geelong tramway uniforms.Black and white photo on paper11/8 (2 in circle) written ink in on reverse. GRS710/11/1/8 written in pencil on reversegeelong tramway uniform, tramways uniform -
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Photograph - Geelong 17 - Moorabool St, early 1930s
The photo taken at the corner of Moorabool and Malop Streets, is looking south along Moorabool St. Shows Geelong tram 17 tram about to turn "wrong line" from Moorabool St into Malop St. The tram has the destination of West. Why it is turning at this location is unknown. In the background is another tram running south along Moorabool St along with other trams at the intersection with Ryrie St. The photo shows four buses parked on both streets. In the background are the Solomons store, and the National Bank of Australasia buildings. Has many parked cars. The photo is pre 1934, before the construction of the T&G building at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts.Yields information about Geelong late 1930s and tramway operations.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tram 17, moorabool st, malop st, tramways -
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Photograph - Geelong 4 - Moorabool St, late 1930s
The photo taken at the corner of Moorabool and Malop Streets is looking south along Moorabool St. Shows Geelong tram 4 with the destination of North, about to turn into Malop St with several passengers boarding the tram. In the background is a safety zone sign, the Solomons store, the T&G building, and many angle-parked motor cars. The T&G building is finished. The bar traffic lights don’t appear to be at the Moorabool and Ryrie St corner yet so the photo was taken between 1934 and 1939Yields information about Geelong late 1930s and tramway operations.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, moorabool st, malop st, tramways, tram 4, safety zone -
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Negative - Moorabool St, looking south at the Kardinia Park loop, early 1956
Photo shows Moorabool St, looking south at the Kardinia Park loop. One of a set of photos was taken between 15/2/1956 and 3/3/1956 when services operated only between Belmont and North before the final closure of the Belmont route on 25/31956 and that bogie tram 31 is not shown on the board, having gone to Ballarat on 15/2/1956 - see item 5554. See item 8213 for an article on the Geelong system by Keith Kings. Yields information about the Geelong tram system.Black and white Negative - 120 sizetramways, geelong, moorabool st, kardinia park loop -
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Photograph - Geelong 15 at Eastern Park, Ken Winney, May 1947
The photo shows Geelong Birney tram 15 at the Eastern Park terminus. Note the large overhead pan to assist crew in locating the trolley pole, particularly at night. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.Yields information about the Geelong Eastern Park terminus and tram 15.Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.Typed on rear "SEC system Geelong, Birney safety car No. 15 at Eastern Park terminus, May 1947". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney" tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 15 -
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Photograph - Geelong 15 Moorabool St, Ken McCarthy, 4-2-1948
The photo shows Geelong tram No.15 in Moorabool St, before turning into Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. A lady passenger is boarding. The tram has a Pay as you enter sign. In the background is the Bank of NSW. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948Yields information about the Geelong tram 15Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 77". Ken Magor stamp as well" tramways, trams, geelong, tram 15, moorabool st -
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Photograph - Geelong tram 14 Ryrie Street, c1948
Photo shows Geelong Birney No. 14 in Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. Based on three other photos by "CF" - c1948. The tram was sent by the SEC to Bendigo in 1948. Behind the tram is the T&G buiding.Yields information about the Geelong tram 14Black and white photograph, plain back.Has the initials "CF" in pencil on the rear. tramways, trams, geelong, tram 14, ryrie st. -
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Photograph - Corner Ryrie and Garden Streets - Eastern Park, 9/1923
The photograph shows at least 6 six trams at Eastern Park after a football match and the Garden St junction for the East line. Tram No. 5 with a destination of West Geelong is leaving the junction. Another tram is arriving with at least four parked on the Eastern Park line. Yields information about the use of trams after a football match in Geelong.Black and white photograph with some details on rear.In ink "Cr Ryrie & Garden Sts, this type of tramcar also in service 1947" and hand date stamp of "15 Sep 1923"tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, garden st, eastern park, football, tram 5 -
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Photograph - Geelong 2 at Newtown, 14-1-1954
The photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 at the Newtown tram terminus with the conductor or motorman with a conductor's bag standing by the rear of the tram and two ladies carrying bags approaching the tram. The tram has the return destination of Eastern Park. Photo by an unknown photographer on 14-1-1954.Yields information about tram 2Black and white photograph with details on rear.In pencil "#2 at Newtown Geelong 14-1-54" and number '1106" in ink.tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, tram 2 -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "The Pall Mall and Fountain, Bendigo", c1930
Printed black and white postcard of Pall Mall looking southwest towards Charing Cross. An ex-Melbourne four-wheel tram is alongside the fountain. In the view are The Beeive, and Favaloro Bros buildings. Possibly a hot day with several cars parked under trees and the blinds on the buildings lowered. Published by Valentines, Queen St Melbourne as part of their real photo series.Yields information about Bendigo's Pall Mall c1930.Postcard black and white, unused - Valentines series No. 1809.tramways, trams, bendigo, pall mall -
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Photograph - Tram 40 Gardens Loop, 1/1966
Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No. 40 parked at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. In the background are the large trees that were a feature of this location. Not known who took the photo during Jan. 1966. Note the two numbers on the front of the tram, as result of the installation of the dash canopy lighting.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 40 during Jan 1966 and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Gardens 1/66"tramways, tram 40, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tramcars -
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Photograph - Tram 31 Gardens Loop, 1/1966
Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No. 31 parked at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. In the background are the large trees that were a feature of this location and on the pole behind the tram, the timetable boards. Not known who took the photo on a very quiet day during Jan. 1966.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 31 during Jan 1966 and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Gardens 1/66"tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tramcars, tram 31 -
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Photograph - Tram 40 at Sebastopol terminus, 1/1966
Photograph - Black and white of Ballarat tram No. 40 parked at the Sebastopol tram terminus. The conductor has lowered the trolley pole and is tying the rope off. The tram has an SEC Electric Cooking roof advertisement and the destination of Lydiard St Nth. In the background is the Royal Mail Hotel. Not known who took the photo during Jan. 1966.Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 40 during Jan 1966 and the Sebastopol terminus.Black and white photograph on Ilford paper.In ink on rear "Gardens 1/66"tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tramcars, tram 40 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, late 1930's or early 1940's
Yields information about the tram that was to become the gold tram in 1951, in general passenger service.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 inbound in Sturt St West to the city, about to stop to pick up two school girls at a tram stop. Has Victoria Park in the background. trams, tramways, sturt st west, victoria park, schools, tram stops, tram 23 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940's or early 1950's
Yields information about the tram services and the intersection of Sturt St West and Russell Sts.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 14 in Sturt St West, near the intersection with Russell St., with a auxiliary board, "Victoria Park". Tram has the destination of City. In the background is the Loreto Convent wall.trams, tramways, sturt st west, russell st, victoria park, tram 14 -
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Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop, Mar. 1969
Yields information about the Sturt St West Parker St Loop.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969 of Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop. No. 34 is heading for Mt Pleasant and has a Trotting at Bray Raceway auxiliary board and No. 26 running a Special. Shows how's the motor vehicle traffic had to veer out past trams. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.Has in red ink "Sturt St Loop"ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st west, parker st loop, tram 26, tram 34 -
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Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Ballarat No. 43 in a compound at Queens Park Geelong, Dec. 1973
Yields information about tram 43 located in Queens Park Geelong, after the Ballarat system closed.Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, of ex Ballarat No. 43 in a compound at Queens Park Geelong. Has a Benders bus behind, August 1974."Ball 43 at Geelong Aug'74" in blue ink.ballarat, tramways, trams, queens park, geelong, tram 43 -
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Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, No. 40 parked on the depot fan at the SEC Depot, Mar.1968
Yields information about tram 40 in the depot fan during 1968Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1968 of No. 40 parked on the depot fan at the SEC Depot. Tram showing Special and has a Eureka Roofing tiles and SEC electric cooking roof advert.ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec, tram 40 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
Yields information about three bogie trams possibly stored in Ripon St awaiting their use for an event.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 36 and two other bogie trams parked in Ripon St North, just to the north of Sturt St. The house in the background is No. 3 Ripon St North and is still there (27-4-2020),. The spire of the St Peters Anglican Church can be seen. Tram is showing Special, possibly parked in Ripon St for a special event and waiting use. Perhaps for the Royal Visit. Photo may be related to Reg Item 7728.trams, tramways, ripon st, events, bogie trams, tram 36 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1960's
Yields information about Ballarat No. 14 parked in the city loop during the early 1960's.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 14 in the City Loop. In the background is the Hartley Sports Centre and the Ballaarat Gas Co. buildings. Photo early 1960's.trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, tram 14 -
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Photograph - Digital image Set of 12, Warren Doubleday, 2/11/1982 12:00:00 AM
Set of 12 Digital Images of the recovery of tram 18 from Victory Park, Colour photographs of BTPS recovering SEC tram No. 18 from Victory Park Sebastopol, 2/11/1982. The tram was provided by the Borough of Sebastopol. Barry James Cranes lifting the tram from just outside its storage shelter. Tram showing destination of Depot. Photos taken at Victory Park, in transit and being off loaded at the depot. See Reg Item 1414 and 7777 for other photographs of the day. Digital Images from the original slides, pending transfer of the originals.trams, tramways, borough of sebastopol, tram recovery, sebastopol, barry james, btps, tram 18 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warrington Cameron, 2005
Colour photograph of former Geelong tram No. 28 at the Warrington Cameron's Canberra house during 2005. Shows the detailed paint finish, destination of Kardinia Park, Pay as you enter sign and lining. Has "2005" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, tram preservation, j class, geelong, tram recovery, tram 28 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong No. 1 at the Newton terminus, corner of Aphasia St and Shannon Ave. The house in the background remains in position. The tram has the destination of Station. Note the sign on the left hand side "Major STOP Road". Early !950's. prior to the 1/12/1952 route reorganisation, when Newtown Trams went to Eastern Park. trams, tramways, geelong, newtown, aphasia st, tram 1 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940s
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 22 and 24 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St. No. 21, destination of Eastern Park is coming off the cross over at this location. In the background is a florist shop, Parkers for Mantles and Millinery in the Waverley Building, Jarman Bros, and The Lockwood studios. Photo possibly late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, chilwell, tram 24 tram 22 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, late 1940s
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 26 with the destination of Eastern Park in ?/ Aberdeen?? St. Photo late 1940's. trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 26 -
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Photograph - Black & White copy photograph, Victorian Railways, "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937"
Original photograph by Victorian Railways, with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Sturt St from Grenville St looking west. Tram No. 20 is travelling west. Note the many bikes parked on the shelter. Has in the view buildings of Ballaarat Gas Co, the Ballaarat Mechanics Institute with advertisements for Robur Tea and Davies Bread, Thornton for photos, Terminus Cash Butchery and a Vacuum Oil Co vehicle.Black & White copy photograph view A4 size, titled "Ballarat, looking west on Sturt St ca 1937". Original image by the Victorian Railways, c1937-1940. Looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, two people riding horses, a Vacuum Oil Co. truck in the bottom right hand corner and SEC tram 20 traveling west, just past the City Loop points. See also Reg Items 675, 4284 for other prints, 2981 for a colour postcard. For a similar view see Reg Item 8332. ballarat, vr photos, sturt st, robur tea, thornton, ballarat gas co, vacuum oil co, tram 20, shelters, tramways