Colour print of Weston Bate speaking at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Alongside in uniform is the BTPS President, Richard Gilbert. Tram 33 is in the background. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984The Moorabbin Standard was the local newspaper for the City of Moorabbin during the 20thCentury until it was absorbed into The Leader Newspaper Group Pty Ltd. This article shows the builder Mr Arthur Smith working on the roof shingles during the reconstruction of Box Cottage in Joyce Park Ormond May 1984. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members,kept this article to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984. A Moorabbin Standard Newspaper article, May 9th 1984, with 2 x black and white photographs of the builder, Mr Arthur Smith, working on the Roof shingles during the reconstruction of Box Cottage in Joyce Park , Ormond. Written on article ; Moorabbin Standard, May 9th Wed. 1984brighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd.,

Colour print of Weston Bate speaking at the launch of Ballarat horse tram No. 1 following its reconstruction by the Museum. Alongside in uniform is the BTPS President, Richard Gilbert. Photo taken between trams 1 and 33. Photo by Warren Doubleday on 7-11-1992. See also item 4086 for the actual launch photo.Yields information about the launch and the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour print with plain back.tramways, horse tram, tram 1, launch, btps, tramcars, reconstruction

Yields information about the reconstruction of a former Ballarat tramcar that was damaged by fire in the US and being rebuilt.Report- 37 quarto colour printed pages contained within a black comb bound document with a clear plastic cover and black card cover, titled "Streetcar 183 Interim Report Prepared by Railway Preservation Resources 11/5/10". Contains information about the reconstruction of Melbourne M class No. 183 (Ballarat No. 30) by Paul Class. Report prepared by Railway Preservation Resources, John Smatlak. Supplied by Paul Class March 2011. See printed emails with documenttrams, tramways, reconstruction, m class, paul class, railway preservation resources

Series of three Black and white Illustrations, reproduction of a MMTB report of photographs of the reconstruction of St Kilda Road, near City Road c1955. .1 Photo titled "St Kilda Road Reconstruction Pouring concrete on last section near City Road, looking south. Temporary (double) track on right. Shows a large group of men working, including some looking at the camera. Shows the construction of temporary track. Has a wide bodied W outbound. Has the Shrine of Remembrance in the far distance. .2 - showing "New Work and some temporary work" - shows the "shoo fly" temporary track link between the side temporary track and the new track. Has a tram in the far distance. Photograph taken near Victoria Barracks. .3 - "General view from just south of City Road, looking south - temporary (double) track in foreground. Similar to .l Originally reproduced in a possibly an MMTB report - not a mid 50's annual. Entry revised 7/7/2017 following addition of items .2 and .3trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda rd, trackwork, reconstruction

Documents: Buff coloured heavy card folder, containing invoices for materials purchased for reconstruction of gold mine. Written on outside front cover ' Central Deborah GM NL, plant and building reconstruction, copies of invoices for materials purchased.'organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, plant and machinery

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo of tram crossing bridge at Charring Cross which is under reconstruction.basil miller, bendigo trams

Series of nine digital photos of the reconstruction of the sub-station Ballarat Tramway Museum - 6/2/2004 with the concrete being poured on 12/6/2014 by Peter Waugh. 6028.1 - setting up outside the depot. 6028.2 - Alan Snowball and Richard Gilbert at the ready. 6028.3 - loading one of the wheel barrows. 6028.4 - ditto 6028.5 - Roger Gosney and Alastair Reither discuss matters! 6028.6 - placing concrete. 6028.7 - ditto 6028.8 - Paul Mong and Richard Gilbert 6028.9 - Paul Mong spreading. Photo by Peter Waugh, collected for reference purposestrams, tramways, btm, substation, depot, reconstruction

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek prior to reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek prior to reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek prior to reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek prior to reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek prior to reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Black and white photograph of the interior of the Nunawading Memorial Swimming Pool after its reconstruction in 1976nunawading memorial swimming pool, nunawading swimming pool, nunawading pool, aqualink nunawading

Pamphlet 6 fold A3 to DL, titled "Tram Service Changes - Routes 58 - William St" affecting routes 11, 12, 48, 58, 86 96 and 109 - detailing the changes for the reconstruction of William St between Flinders Lane and Dudley St. Work reduced the track centres (once laid out for centre poles) and the provision of a set of scissors cross overs and super stops at Bourke and La Trobe St (Flagstaff Station). A super stop was not provided at Collins St. Work took place between 23/11 and 8/12/2019. Two copies held.trams, tramways, william st, tram stops, trackwork, reconstruction

Three colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek, Eltham prior to reconstructioneltham, diamond street, bridges, diamond creek

Five colour photographs showing Diamond Street Bridge over Diamond Creek, Eltham after reconstructiondiamond street, eltham, bridges, diamond creek

Students identified by T.H. Kneen 17.6.1992, L-R Darkie? Stewart, Roy Cottrell, Ted Hawkesworth, Casilda Webster, others unclear.Laminated copy of black and white photograph. CRTS (Commonwealth Reconstruction Scheme students working with apple trees.On reverse, "C.R.T.S. Students budding apples Mornington Peninsular (sic) 1947."crts, 1947, jim newell, darkie stewart, roy cottrell, ted hawkesworth, casilda webster, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, excursion, student outside class, budding, apples

Set of two copies of newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, regarding the reconstruction of the track between Depot Junction and Carlton St. .1 - Print of the on-line article - "Historic Lake Wendouree tram track to be relaid", 20 August 2019, detailing the project and costs, with comments by Peter Waugh, including photographs of ESCo 15, a damaged track joint, a Ballarat tram map and a horse tram. Notes the success of Pick My Project. Project cost given as $792,418.95. Article by Jolyon Attwooll. .2 - photocopy of a letter in The Courier, 24/8/2019 applauding the decision written by Stephen Downey of Golden Point.wendouree parade, trackwork, reconstruction, city of ballarat, grants, esco

T.H. Kneen identified students 17.6.1992 as, L-R: possibly Rita Brown, Roy Cottrell, Ted Hawkesworth, ?. Laminated copy of black and white photograph. CRTS (Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme) students working with apple trees.On reverse, "C.R.T.S. Students. Budding apples Mornington Peninsular (sic) 1947."crts, apples, mornington peninsula, 1947, jim newell, rita brown, roy cottrell, ted hawkesworth, commonwealth reconstruction training scheme, excursion, student outside class, budding

Eight Page A4 size printed report on the progress of the reconstruction of Horse Tram No. 1 produced during 1988 about the work being carried out by the BTPS. Consists of two A3 sheets printed both sides and folded to form an A4 size report. Includes work to date, some notes on the horse trams, sponsors, the Ballarat Vintage Tramway itself. Eight photos included, showing the completed under frame, Bob Prentice, Dave Macartney, Gary Wood and Jacqui Edwards and other stages of the work. On rear cover has a Telecom logo, being one of the sponsors. 2nd copy added 6/2/2005.trams, tramways, horse tram no. 1, reconstruction, btps, conservation