Twenty four page book including card covers on glossy paper titled "The Essendon Tramways" written by Jack Richardson, published by Traction Publications, Historical Series No. 153 in 1963. The story of the North Melbourne and Electric Tramway and Lighting Company. Note on page 3, advises that this book was the 2nd edition. Price at the time 3/- Details the historical background, a map of the tramway in 1906, relationship with the Victorian Railways, construction, rolling stock, carbarn, (depot) power station, overhead, takeover by the MMTB, connection to the City, 1963 map, expansion under the MMTB, services at the time of publication, Rolling Stock Roster, notes on some of the personnel of the tramway, junction details and dates of the various extensions etc. Includes a number of photographs, a list of railway and tramway books published by Traction Publications, a publishers note and on the rear cover a short biography on the author. 2459.1 - 1st edition of book - no cover page, rear cover remains. Gives caption of front cover photo. Has some different layout of text at rear and different map. 2459.2 - 2nd edition of the book - from the Wal Jack Collection 2011 - added 28/10/2011. 2459.3 - 1st edition of the book - from the Ian Stanley Collection 2015 - added 20-12-2015 - see images 4 to 7. - printed by 1956, by Zenith Press 290 High St Kew. pdf copy of book - 1st edition - 1956 version - see btm2459i9.pdf pdf copy of book - 2nd edition - 1963 version added 16-3-2017 - see btm2459i8.pdf 2459 - On the front cover in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives", 2459.1 - has Graeme Breydon's address stamp twice on front cover, possibly indicating he acquired it without the cover., 2459.2 - on page 3 in blue ink "Wally: with compliments and best wishes from Jack"trams, tramways, essendon, moonee ponds, north melbourne, nmetl

Forty Eight page book stapled with a fold out track map at rear contained within a glued light card cover. Printed on gloss paper with many black and white photos. Book titled "Melbourne's Tramways in 1974" written by David R. Keenan. Details the operation of the Melbourne Tramway system prior to the introduction of the then new Z class trams, in the final decade of the MMTB, its operations, track, training, management, power supplies, tickets and other operational systems. Includes notes on services, tramcar fleet allocation, depots, fare sections and running times. Has introduction by author looking at Melbourne compared to other tramway systems around the world at the time and acknowledgements. Two copies held. On the front cover in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives". Copy 2 has a price sticker "2.25" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, tramways, tramcars

Thirty two page book contained within a heavy card cover, saddle stapled. Printed on gloss paper with many black and white photos inside and colour cover. Book titled "Melbourne Tram Review" written by R.A. Birrell Details the formation of the MTA, The Met or the Metropolitan Transit Authority from the MMTB in 1983, the changing nature of the fleet, depots and allocations of tramcars, listing of tram classes, with various technical specifications, including tramcar numbers and photographs. For the B class, includes those which were not in service at the time of publication. Two separate allocation listings are given, the last one being that at 19/9/1988. Has contents pages, introduction by author and on rear cover, a listing of other publications produced by the publisher, Railmac. On the title page, (page 1) in green ink "Ex B.K."trams, tramways, melbourne, mta, metropolitan transit authority, tramways, tramcars

Ninety six page book stapled with a heavy card cover, saddle stapled, printed on matt paper, titled "Talking Trams" and written by Jan-Werner Hente. Has a number of pages of light manila colour paper stock printed with a sepia ink. Many black and white photographs. Major Sections include: Pages 7 - 24 - text as if on a "Talking Tram" tram tour of the Bendigo Trust tram., with relevant photographs. Pages 26 - 47 - details briefly the history of each tramcar in the fleet at the time and some scrapped trams. Pages 48 - 49 - map of the route with reference points. Pages 52 - 69 - "If only all trams could talk" - the story of the trams in Bendigo and its mining history, including horse, battery, steam and electric trams, Victorian Railways impact and some of the personalities of the Bendigo Tramways. Pages 70 - 92 - the SEC era and closure and the early Bendigo Trust days Pages 93 - 96 - provides a rolling stock listing - all Bendigo trams. Has a Corrigenda sheet glued to the inside of the front cover. Two copies held. On the top right corner of the title page in black ink "Ex ARHS Archives".trams, tramways, bendigo trust, bendigo, sec, tourist trams

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC ticketing, governance and monitoring systems. The Pass could be issued to a person on the signature of the Manager for a specific reason. Style remained very similar to the end of the tramways.Light brown card (200 gsm) ticket with, printed in black ink - titled "Special Pass". Has number "099" stamped on. Form number "TYE 2-22" in top left hand corner. Has space for the name of the Bearer (issued to Mr. ...), Branch to be written, space for manager to sign with date .../.../193.... and expiry date of pass." and "3820" in bottom left hand corner. Conditions of use printed on rear. See also 69 for a later example of this type of pass. Has been marked "Specimen" in red ink, and removed from a ticket manual or similar document as it has paper on the rear of the ticket covering the conditions of use.Marked "Specimen" in red inktrams, tramways, secv, special pass, ballarat, provincial tramways

Gives details with an index of the rules for Motorman, Conductors and both types of employees together. Has an "Issued to" form inside the front cover - no entries. Has printer details on inside title sheet and on rear sheet and print stock details "FTY 18-8,-6475 on inside front only." 3068.1 - As above, but printed in 1943 - FTY 18-8.F1927/43. On inside of front cover has a list of Route Numbers for Ballarat - see image 2, and marked as issued to R. Courtney. The government printed H.E. Daw. Added 19/1/2007. See Reg. 1260 for March 1948 version and 9534 for another versions with By-Law 1 inserted as part of the item with a 1940 date. See btm8078.4 for another copy.Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC issued rules to employees on how they should behave and perform their duties safely. Yields information on particular items and operations. Also yields information on a route number system, not generally used for the public.Booklet with green cloth covers, titled in gold block "State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Tramways - Rules Governing Employees - May 1936"on heavy card with inside paper covers on heavy paper and 24 pages printed both sides, with stitched pages with white cotton. 3068 - On outside cover and inside cover sheet "Accountant" in ink., 3068.1 - On top of first page - "R. Courtney".trams, tramways, secv rules, rules, motormen, conductors

Sixty page, side stapled (3) book glued within brown Rexene heavy card covers with printed paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Rules and Regulations / Relation to Drivers and Conductors / (Electric System) / 1935. Has stamped number "498", issued to "L. J. Denmead 1584". Provides for 214 General Rules - in four sections - General, Accident Prevention, Procedure in Case of Accidents, Tickets, Fares Cash etc and By-Law No. 5 - General dated 4/5/1922. On both inside covers are printed warning messages about safety. On the inside cover in ink "L. J. Denmead 1584" and on title sheet "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 305" in ink. Through out the book, are minor marks in pencil against various rules. trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, mmtb, drivers, conductors

Thirty Six page, book sewn within brown Rexene heavy card covers with paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Electric Car Drivers / 1955". Outlines the various process for appointing and training tram drivers, testing, paper work, follow up, probationary period, training records, and general procedures. Also details instructions to Trainer Drivers. On the inside cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 306" in ink. and in pencil on top corner of title page in pencil "? officer" trams, tramways, drivers, mmtb, instructions, training

Fifty Six page, book sewn within green Rexene heavy card covers with paper sides. Titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board / Curriculum of Training for Bus Drivers / 1955". Outlines the various process for appointing and training bus drivers, testing, paper work, follow up, probationary period, driver licenses, training records, and general procedures. Also details instructions to Trainer Drivers. On the inside cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 307" in ink. and in ink under this inscription "L. J. Denmead / Departmental Tramway Supt." trams, tramways, drivers, mmtb, instructions, training, buses

Yields information about the appearance of SEC single truck trams during 1938. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Book - 200gsm card cover - two colours, 36 pages off white paper printed with text and 8 pages of black and white photos printed onto gloss paper, centre stapled titled "Historical Guide to Bendigo". Published by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bendigo Branch, 1968. Contents: Derivation of the name of Bendigo, historical facts. mining guide, post offices, early Bendigo Hotels, Bendigo Tramways, Eaglehawk, the Lonely Grave. Has photos on the Battery Tram, Steam Tram and ESCo No. 2, Pall Mall, various mines, Golden Square and the Lonely Grave. Bendigo Tram item written by H. Biggs.On page 3 in black ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Catalogue No. 119"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, mining, post office

Yields information about the history of Bendigo Tramways and has a strong association with the closure of the system in 1972 and the author.An illustrated History of the Bendigo Tramways. 80 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a yellow card cover in green ink, saddle bound. Details history of Bendigo tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Has been covered with a plastic covering material with a typed note "Property of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Not transferable to any person" underlined in red ink and position underneath the plastic covering. See also Reg item 326 for other copies of this book and scans of the map pages.Notes on pages 2, 14, 35, 38, 42, 44, 48, 49, 51 - 55, 57, 58, 61 - 65, 70, 73, 76 and 79 - in pencil under the photograph captions,trams, tramways, bendigo, history

Yields information about working on trams in Melbourne and has a strong association with Frank Puls a BTM member.Fifty Two page, with glossy card cover and plain white paper inside - "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 16 Souvenir Edition 1993" - with title in green and black ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover. Printed by the Victorian branch of the union. Features history of the Union, Retired Tramway Employees Association, Tow Away Zones, Further tram stories by Frank Puls, news from the depots, Jess Wilson, one of the first connies in Melbourne, Remembering the Records, and a list of past and present Secretaries. Frank Puls article on pages 9 and 10, stories of working on Melbourne trams and page 13, a photo of BTM Horse Tram No. 1trams, tramways, unions, melbourne, ballarat, btps

Yields information about the front of the SEC depot Ballarat following its refurbishment and set up to show off four trams, one on each track and prior to the installation of doors.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the front of the SEC Wendouree Parade tram depot, c1937, following the completion of the reconstruction work. Depot has not been fitted with doors, and has single truck trams 17, 27, 18, and 22 in front. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Rolling stocked Depot Wendouree Pde. Ballarat". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders. See Reg Items 504 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, depot, ballarat, reconstruction, rehabilitation, tram 17, tram 27, tram 18, tram 22

Yields information about the opening night of the Ballarat celebrations of the Centenary of Victoria with a decorated and illuminated tram provided by the SEC for the ceremony and those involved on the day. An original print of the photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tramcar Opening Night Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.3 and 2524 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23

Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat celebrations of the Victorian Centenary celebrations at night. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car by Night - Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.2 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23

Photo of the Ballarat No. 23 decorated for the centenary of European settlement in the Ballarat district, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car by Day - Ballarat Centenary", photographed at the depot. Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. On rear of item is Reg Item 3912.Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat celebrations of the Centenary celebrations of European settlement in the Ballarat district, photographed at the depot. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card.In bottom left hand corner in ink "SEC photo"trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23

Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat Floral Festival of 1939 at night. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival - night photograph. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tram-car. Ballarat Floral Festival. 1939". Photo glued to card. Photo early 1939. On rear of item is Reg Item 3911. In bottom left hand corner in ink "SEC photo"trams, tramways, secv, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 29

Yields information about the tram decorated for the Ballarat Floral Festival of 1939. Original print of this photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 29 decorated for the 1939 Floral festival. Paper flowers made by the wives of the tramway staff members. Photographed at depot junction. See also Reg. item 1369 for another photograph of the tram at the Depot. Tram showing "SPECIAL". On lower edge white label in ink "Decorated Tram Car. Ballarat Floral Festival. 1939". On rear of sheet has label "Official Switching on - Learmonth". Photo glued to sheet. See Reg Items 1363 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 29

Black and white photograph, mounted onto heavy stippled card of the SEC Ballarat tram crews shortly before the closure of the tramway system in front of the depot building with three tramcars behind. Has a printed list of all employees or staff underneath. Titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees 1971". Photograph on light stipple paper. Features 61 personnel but only 60 apparently named. Photograph by Williams Studios, Ballarat. 2931.1 - Photograph 2931.2 - backing sheet Note this item has become separated from its backing sheet and has been maintained as such to enable scanning etc. in detail. See also Reg. Item 1862 and 1861 for another photograph/list of the same group showing trams on the sides and the whole depot front. Reg. Item 1861, another copy of the same photograph, but with some looking at different direction in particular the 7th person from left, row three who is looking down in the photograph of Reg. Item 1861 but looking up in Reg. Item 2931. 2931.2 - has name "R. Hall" ink in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, staff photo

Book of 10 All Day Tickets, numbered A000001 to A000010 printed for the Ballarat Tourist Tramway, contained within an off white front heavy paper (front cover) and off white card back cover sheet, with a two staples on the left hand side. Each ticket is from a light yellow card stock, printed with green ink showing the month of issue on the sides and date of issue (1 to 31) on the top or bottom. Each ticket is numbered and has a perforated left edge to enable it to be torn from the book. Ticket punched by the conductor to shown the month and date of issue. On all tickets, just to the under the staple is a vertical heavy green band. Used from late 1975 until March 1986. Item collected for archives on at time of issue. Collected for Archives 30/6/2004. Replaced by those titled Ballarat Vintage Tramway - See Reg. item 2309.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets

Yields information about the type and presentation of books or information folders that were sent to the Electric Supply Company of Victoria about tramway products available on the market and the company the produced them.20 page book with exposed stitching with cream card covers and 16 pages printed in two or more colours on semi gloss paper titled - "Tramway Work Specialities", published by Hadfield's Ltd of Sheffield England. Gives details of the various points crossings, track junctions, layouts, curved rail, car wheels and axles that Hadfield's produced. Each page imaged Publish May 1919, No. 141 Gives company address details. Has stamped on various pages, the Australian or Victorian agents details :"Horrocks, Roxburgh Pty Ltd, Sheffield House 517 - 519 Little Collins St. Melbourne"Stamp with words "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 10" in ink on front cover - top right hand corner and stamp of "Horrocks, Roxburgh Pty Ltd, Sheffield House 517 - 519 Little Collins St. Melbourne" and on other pages within book.trams, tramways, trackwork, points, wheels

Includes pages on 980, decorated trams, Birney, PMTT, HTT works, S, T, Footscray, AETA Tours, Q, U, W's, Works cars, opening of Bourke St, Essendon, Flinders St overpass, Kingsway, Point Ormond, G class bodies. For details of each photograph and layouts see - Wal Jack Melbourne Album Reg Item 5001 listingHas a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features M&MTB Melbourne Trams.Dark brown binder cloth covered folder, brass screw binders (2 of 3 in position), grey paper inside covers holding some 44 manila cover foolscap size sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners so various types, captions in black ink. Has a colour illustration of Flinders St station with three trams on inside front cover. de of covers, some 157 black and white photographs.. trams, tramways, mmtb, tramcars, melbourne, wal jack

An album of photographs with some postcards compiled by Wal Jack, a Ballarat tram and rail enthusiast of Bendigo and Geelong tram photographs. Some photographs are duplicated in the Museum's holdings.Has a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments until 1964. Given their extent are of particular significance to the Museum and the Provincial tramways. Features Bendigo and Geelong tramcars. Black binder cloth covered folder, two brass screw binders with grey paper inside covers holding some 40 grey colour foolscap size sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners so various types, captions in blue or black ink. Some 111 Bendigo and 94 Geelong black and white photographs with some postcards. For details of each photograph, layouts and BTM Reg Item Nos. see - Detail description of photos in Reg Item 5003 - listed.pdf trams, tramways, sec, tramcars, geelong, bendigo, wal jack

Some 143 black and white photographs of steam trams in Sydney, Newcastle, Broken Hill and Maitland. Also has some photos of Toronto, Burrinjuck, Bryon Bay, and Kurri Kurri For details of each photograph and layouts see file - WJ Sydney steam trams listing - btm5004.pdfHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history/developments until 1964.Light brown folder with a red binding strip brown coloured heavy paper inside covers holding some 25 brown colour sheets of light card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white ink. trams, tramways, steam trams, sydney, newcastle, maitland, tramcars, wal jack, broken hill

Some 68 black and white photographs of the Parramatta Steam Trams NSW, operated by the Sydney Ferries Limited. The line closed in 1943. Almost all of the photographs have been obtained from his correspondents. For details of each photograph and layouts see - WJ Parramatta Listing.pdfHas a strong association with Wal Jack and his collecting of tramway history / developments until 1964.Marbled brown folder with a brown binding strip, marbled brown coloured heavy paper inside covers holding some 18 dark grey coloured sheets of light card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white ink. trams, tramways, steam trams, sydney, parramatta, tramcars, wal jack, sydney ferries ltd

These notes are based on a report prepared for the Board re the donation of materials collected by Wal Jack and donated to the BTM in 2011. The following notes are general across the collection unless written for a specific Ballarat item. Has proven association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features Sydney TramsDark brown binder cloth covered folder, 3 brass screw binders brown paper inside covers holding some 50 manila cover foolscap size sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners so various types, captions in black ink. Folder supplied Norman Bros Melbourne. Has photos of various locations and lines within Sydney including some works trams. trams, tramways, sydney, tramcars, wal jack

Has photos of various locations and lines within Brisbane and Rockhampton, Brisbane Trolley buses, Nambour, Mossman, For details of each photograph and layouts see Wal Jack Brisbane and Rockhampton Album list.Has a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent are of particular significance. Features Brisbane and Rockhampton trams. Light grey covered folder, loose leaf covers held with grey cord, light grey paper inside covers holding some 28 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in blue or black ink. Has some 172 black and white photographs including some photographs. Inside front cover is a type copy of a paper by GR Steer, General Manager Brisbane Tramways, "Brisbane Tramways, Their History and Development". Has Keith Kings name on cover sheet, and date Jan. 1951. Paper for meeting of the Historical Society of Queensland, 26 Aug. 1943. trams, tramways, brisbane, rockhampton, tramcars, wal jack

These notes are based on a report prepared for the Board re the donation of materials collected by Wal Jack and donated to the BTM in 2011. The following notes are general across the collection unless written for a specific Ballarat item. Has proven association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features South Australian trams. Brown leather covers, over heavy board, tied together with a black shoe lace, light grey paper inside covers holding some 63 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in blue or black ink. Has some 392 black and white photographs including some postcards. Has photos of various locations and lines within Adelaide, includes works trams, buses, trolley buses, arranged by tramcar class in some places. Includes horse trams at Goolwa and Victor Harbor, Port Adelaide steam tram. Album Scanned Dec. 2019 prior to forward 7 packets of negatives to the collection of the AETM via John Radcliffe. Refer to dbtext\Archive Document files\Reg Item 5009. Each page scanned as a hi res (1200 dpi) jpg file using the Fujitsu Scan Snap Scanner SV600. Advised 3/4/2020, that the negs will be held by the National Railway Museum. All photos scanned 12/2022. See Related documents regarding the negatives -trams, tramways, adelaide, victor harbor, tramcars, wal jack

These notes are based on a report prepared for the Board re the donation of materials collected by Wal Jack and donated to the BTM in 2011. The following notes are general across the collection unless written for a specific Ballarat item. Has proven association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features West Australian trams.Grey covered photograph album with word "Snapshots" on front cover, tied together with a grey cord, light brown paper inside covers holding some 19 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in blue or black ink. Has some 126 black and white photographs including some postcards. Has photos of various locations and lines within Perth, includes works trams, trolley buses, arranged by tramcar class in some places. Also has some Kalgoorlie and Leonora electric trams and Derby horse tram. Includes some tickets and one newspaper clipping re the closure of the Perth system. For details of each photograph and layouts see - /dbtext/Archive Document Files/Reg Item 5010 including a full scan of each page and associated documentation. The Negatives transferred to PETS 9/2021 along with a copy of the files.trams, tramways, perth, kalgoorlie, leonora, tramcars, wal jack

Has some 142 black and white photographs and some colour photographs. Some of the photographs are loose. Sheets have been cut out at the front of the album. Has photos of various locations and lines within Launceston, Hobart, Zeehan, Queenstown, Hiroshima, Kure Japan, Tokyo, Singapore, Bombay, Karachi, Takapuna, Wanganui, Auckland, New Plymouth Wellington, Christchurch, Kelburn, Dunedin, Invercargill, Gisborne and Napier. For details of each photograph and layouts see - /Archive Document files/Reg Item 5011 for letters and details of the album scan sent and images of the negatives. Letters in each sub-directory.Has proven association with Wal Jack and tramway developments within Australasia until 1964 and given their extent particular significance. Features Tasmanian, New Zealand and some foreign country tramcars.Grey covered photograph album with word "Photographs on front cover, with large blue band binding, light brown paper (including one blue sheet of paper) inside covers holding some 21 sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners of various types, captions in white, blue or black ink. trams, tramways, launceston, hobart, new zealand, japan