Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in commissioning No. 40 on the access track Sept. / Oct 1974.Set of 13 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the first day that 40 operated on the access track - late September early October 1974. Fares Please! for Sept. 1974 says that the first tram under power was 27 on 19/9/1974. Slides in order number noted on the slide. .1 - 40 on the access track. .2 - crossing the level crossing towards the depot .3 - on the access track .4 - ditto .5 - celebrations - Richard Gilbert, Rolf Jinks, Graeme Jordan, Lindsay Bounds .6 - celebrations .7 at the depot .8 - celebrations - with Peter Rees as well. .9 - On the depot fan .10 - crossing the level crossing .11 - at the depot .12 - on the access track - note the white stop block behind the tram. .13 - at the depot.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, depot, tram 40

Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS constructing the curve across Wendouree Parade to depot junction Nov. 1974.Set of 5 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the construction of the access track across Wendouree Parade - November 1974. .1 - track prior to concreting with welding equipment under the cover. .2 - track completed, but yet to have the asphalt applied. .3 - the curve from the access track side. .4 - access track looking west .5 - ditto looking east.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot junction, wendouree parade, track construction, depot

Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS constructing depot fan c1973 and some of those involved in the work.AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm sq slides of the construction of the ten depot fan, 2/3 road points early 1973, with Rolf Jinks and Bill Kingsley in the view. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, track construction, depot fan

Yields information about the operations of the BTPS at the depot possibly at the time of the start of operations in Wendouree Parade.Set of 8 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of depot activities during late or Nov. 1974, possibly the day that 40 did its first trips on Wendouree Parade. .1 - 40 leaving the shed. .2 - 26 and 27 on 3 road .3 - 27 and 26 shunting with a tow bar. .4 - ditto .5 - ditto .6 - 14 on 1 road .7 - 27 on access track .8 - truck used by the BTPS to construct the overhead. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, depot, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade.Set of 15 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the official opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway operations by the Chairman of the SEC 1/2/1975. .1 - 14 on access track for BTV6 .2 - 14 running out on access track .3 - 27 running in Wendouree Parade .4 - 26 at Gardens Loop with the watchman's shed. .5 - 38 on depot fan .6 - ditto .7 - as for .1 .8 - 14 on access track .9 - 26 in Wendouree Parade .10 - 40 heads the opening line up in Wendouree Parade .11 - ditto .12 - 27 at the other end .13 - ditto .14 - ditto .15 - waiting for the ceremony - it was a hot day. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, opening, wendouree parade, depot, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the official opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway operations by the Chairman of the SEC 1/2/1975. .1 - 40 heads the opening line up in Wendouree Parade .2 - 27 at the other end .3 - ditto .4 - 14, 26 and 27 in the line up. .5 - about to break the opening banner .6 - ditto .7 - going through the banner .8 - the opening speeches .9 - ditto .10 - ditto .11 - ditto .12 - ditto .13 - ditto .14 - the band setting up .15 - the band marches .16 - ditto Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, opening, wendouree parade, depot, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade and tramcar operations afterwards.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of tram running after the official opening day of the BTPS Wendouree Parade tramway operations 1/2/1975. .1 - 14 and 26 in Wendouree Parade ready to carry passengers either way. .2 - 26 at St Aidans Drive .3 - 26 and another tram at St Aidans Drive .4 - 26 at Gardens Loop .5 - 26 Wendouree Parade .6 - 27 ditto .7 - 14 running in onto the access track. .8 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .9 - 40 at depot junction .10 - 27 at depot junction .11 - ditto running in .12 - 14 on access track .13 - 40 running in .14 - ditto .15 - ditto .16 - ditto Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, opening, wendouree parade, depot, depot junction, st aidans drive, tram 40, tram 26, tram 14, tram 27

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of its operations in Wendouree Parade at the time of the 1978 AGM and the building extensions.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the 1978 AGM at the depot and tram operations in Wendouree Parade - 15/10/1978 (September 1978 Fares Please!) .1 - 27 at St Aidans Drive .2 - ditto with a Sovereign Hill roof Advert .3 - ditto .4 - ditto at Carlton St .5 - ditto .6 - 27 arriving Depot Junction - note the signal lamp .7 - ditto .8 - looking up the access track .9 - Building extension works underway 10 - ditto showing the pits .11 - showing the stockpile of gravel .12 - 1978 AGM in progress - note the landscaping .13 - ditto .14 - 27 on the 3 road extension .15 - 40 and 27 at the depot fan .16 - depot fan and 27. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, meetings, depot, buildings, tram 40, tram 27

Yields information about the early operation of the BTPS of No. 33 in Wendouree Parade.Set of 4 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of No. 33 running in Wendouree Parade - 31-12-1978 or soon after its launch by the BTPS. .1 - approaching Depot Junction - with a Twin Lakes sign. .2 - ditto .3 - at St Aidans Drive with a Sturt St West destination .4 - ditto with the trolley pole being reversed. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, wendouree parade, depot junction, st aidans drive, tram 33

Yields information about the activities inside the depot by the BTPS showing difficulties and the provision of overhead troughing.Set of 7 digital images scanned from 35mm slides of early activities at the BTPS depot c1973. .1 - Noel Forster assisting another member adjust the brakes on a bogie tram inside the depot. .2 - cleaning old paint off a bracket arm with a kerosene blow torch. .3 - repainted trolley pole base at the depot .4 - interior view after the troughing has been positioned. .5 - ditto .6 - view of the depot from the overhead truck - 26, 28 and 40, one road yet to be commenced. .7 - interior view of the depot with workers - Peter Rees, Andrew Cook and Graeme Jordantrams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, tramcars, overhead, tram 26, tram 27, tram 40

Yields information about the BTPS constructing No. 1 road at the depot.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides of the construction of 1 road points, first half of 1973. Points and crossings installed and poles installed. Little segments of rail have been laid out to indicate the position of the track.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, overhead

Yields information about the use of tram 27 on the access track following the connection of power at the depot.Set of 3 digital images scanned from 35mm slides of the installation of the initial testing and driving of tram 27 on the access track - from Fares Please would be 19/9/1974 or shortly there after. .1 - 27 at the end of the access track - not the white stop block behind the tram. .2 - 27 crossing the level crossing with three people in the cab - Clyde Croft on the left. .3 - 27 and 14 at the depot - may not be initial date.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, tramcars, commissioning

Yields information about the BTPS constructing No. 1 road and moving wheel sets around and how easy it was to derail them!Set of 3 digital images scanned from 35mm slides of depot activities during late 1973 or early 1974. .1 - moving one of the spare sets of wheels around, it has become derailed on 1 road. .2 - ditto - 26 and 27 on the depot fan - person in uniform?? .3 - 26 on the depot fan - note the gauge bar on the track. Could be photographed prior to power being connected.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, tramcars, tram 26, tram 27

Yields information about the BTPS and tram 27 at Carlton St after the kerb and channel has been constructed at this location.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides of BTPS No. 27 at Carlton St late 1970's or early 1980's after the kerb and channel has been constructed at the terminus. The Sovereign Hill advert has been fitted to the tram.trams, tramways, btps, carlton st, tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of tram in Lydiard St North near Mair St during the early 1960'sDigital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 26 outbound with destination of Lydiard St North and tram 31 in Lydiard St North near Mair St. Tram 26 has a Twin Lakes driver's panel advert and a Briquettes roof advertisement.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, mair st, tram 31, tram 26

Yields information about the appearance of tram at Gardens Loop during the early 1960'sDigital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 32, at Gardens Loop, with the destination of Mt Pleasant. Has roof advertisements for Electric Cooking and Castrol motor oils.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 32

Yields information about the appearance of a tram at the Victoria St terminus during the early 1960'sDigital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 20 at Victoria St early 1960's with the orphanage buildings in the background. Tram has destination of Gardens via Sturt St West and driver's dash panel adverts for Twin Lakes and Dancing at Civic Hall.trams, tramways, victoria st, orphanage, tram 20

Yields information about the appearance of a tram at an unknown location during the 1950's.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 20 somewhere??? - can't quite read the destination. Photo during the 1950's?trams, tramways, ballarat, tram 20

Yields information about the appearance of two trams at View Point junction during the early 1960's.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 32 and 27? at View Point - Wendouree Parade and Macarthur St. No. 32 has a electric cook and Castrol roof adverts and 27 a cooking roof advert as well. On the right hand side is the shelter a the tram stop. Photo taken early 1960's.trams, tramways, view point, wendouree parade, macarthur st, tram 32, tram 27?

Yields information about the appearance of the City tram terminus during the early 1960's.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 21 at the City Terminus. Has the destination of Mt Please and an SEC Electric Cooking advert. In the background is the Town Hall. In front of the tram is the short tram stop pole and a conductor? standing by the front door.trams, tramways, sturt st, city, tram stops, tram 21

Newspaper clipping from The Age, Thursday May 18, 1972 reporting on the take over of the Bendigo trams by Buses. Has been poorly cut from newspaper, part of a section regarding bus transport in the newspaper. Has a photo of Bendigo 7.bendigo, buses, closure, tramways

Newspaper clipping from The Herald or The Sun late August or early September 1971 reporting on the partial closure of the tram system in Ballarat. Notes that further closes are planned. Reports on the 1887 opening of the horse tram system and 1905 electric trams. .1 - same cutting with the associated image of another story alongside.ballarat, closure, tramways

Tram crew number badges, engraved into a layered plastic backing - black plastic with a white underlay, used by tram crews to indicate their assigned personal employee number. Used by MMTB drivers and conductors. Badge No. 490 - with brass clip on rear - e.g. a large tie clip or dress collar clip.tramways, trams, mmtb, badges, crews, drivers, conductors, personnel

Ticket punch - pressed steel with ticket guide, steel rivet for pivot, circular finger clip, spring steel wire - punch has a shaped hole. Has number 2509 stamped in near rivet and Maun Industries England on the reverse side. The arms of the punch have a pattern stamped into the metal to give a possible non-slip surface.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares, conductors

Grey cardboard with light grey cloth end binding covered book, 124 pages "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated July 1976. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Book consists of eight sections, bound with cloth binding on the outside covering internal staples.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes

Has a strong association with Davis Bus lines and the services they provided in the 1940's/Set of two timetables for H. A. Davis Motor Service and Davis Bus Lines - mid 1940's? Both are printed on heavy card, folded into three with many advertisements for local suppliers. .1 - Ballarat - Mt Clear - Buninyong Bus Service - printed on orange coloured card. Times given for weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. .2 - Wendouree - Air Force Bus Service - services from the City to the Air Force camp at the Ballarat Airport. Services for Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays. The history of the Ballarat Airport - accessed 20-11-2016 - http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ab/ballarat-airport/ballarat-airport-history.aspx gives detail of the Air Force use of the site from 1940 through to 1961. Timetable thought to during the war period, but may be later.buses, timetables, ballarat airport, raaf, buninyong, advertisements

Yields information about the extent of the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems and possibly has a strong association with the work of Tom Murray.Set of two hand drawn maps of the Ballarat and Bendigo tram systems, showing loops, terminus, depots and rail lines, including out of use loops and reserved track. Possibly made during the 1960's or early 1970's. Drawn on lined foolscap paper - have been torn from a pad.trams, tramways, map, drawings, ballarat, bendigo

Two page Gestetner copy of an amended timetable for tram services in Bendigo for the SECV issued October 1955. Gives times for the departure from the City and the terminus for the Eaglehawk, Quarry Hill, Golden Square and North Bendigo routes. On Gestetner foolscap sized paper, stapled in the top left corner. Headed the "Electricity Supply Department - Northern Branch" bendigo, secv, timetables, tram services

Yields information about the extent of the Ballarat bus services that replaced the tram services in 1971 and their extent.Newspaper cuttings, composite, glued to a ruled or line foolscap sheet with the heading ""First Ballarat Tram Route closes Today", the Courier banner Monday 23/8/1971 (the day after the actual first closure) and a map or advertisement authorised by the Transport Regulation Board of the Ballarat bus routes, details, section points and detailed description of six routes. Would appear to have been compiled from at least two issues of The Courier, possibly by Tom Murray.ballarat, buses, bus routes, map

Newspaper cutting - Bendigo Advertiser - Wednesday 16/9/1970 tilted "Our trams will go - buses to take over next year" about the tabling of the SEC Notice to abandon or abolish the tramways in both Ballarat and Bendigo. Notes the intention for concession fares on the buses, actual fares, revised bus routes, subsidy from the SEC to the Transport Regulation Board (TRB) for concession fares for a period of five years and service frequency. Has a photo of a single trucker at Charing Cross. Quotes the Minister for Fuel and Power - Mr. Balfourbendigo, transport regulation board, closure, buses, fares, sec