Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/11/1972 about the responsibility for the trial operation of the trams in Bendigo, up to Easter 1974 was entirely with the Bendigo City Council, stated by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox. Has an item re Clunes on the back - so therefore possibly the Courier."25/11/72" in black ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, safety, bendigo trust, v. wilcox

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 with photo of children from several Ballarat schools arriving by bus at the city loop for their last ride on the trams. Three trams were used. Has the S.E. Dickins store in the background. Second copy added 28/10/2005trams, tramways, last tram, closure, charters, schools

Page 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, 3/5/2004, with an article titled "TGM shows its tram-pulling power", about TGM winning the 2nd tram pull at Gardens Loop. Features two photographs of the event, run by Young Rotary. Quotes Greg Furness about the success of the eventtram pull, rotary ballarat, btm

Yields information about a provision of treated wooden pine sleepers to tramways in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 18-9-53 regarding treated softwood sleepers, 100 installed in 1936 from Ballarat Water Commission, creosote treatment CSIRO. Titled "Still good after Seventeen Years" Record updated and images added 20/8/2013.Pencil date of "18-9-53"trams, tramways, sleepers, tram track, trackwork

Yields information about the nature of the day on the last full day of operation in Sturt St and how passengers boarded the tram from the median strip.Black and White copy photographs of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 18/9/1971, one published 20/9/1971 of No. 40 picks up shoppers, Sturt & Dawson Sts corner, last Saturday of service. 3772.1 - Shows two ladies boarding the tram from a crossover over the gutter. 3772.2 - shows the tram just after it left the stop. Has the Ritzy Cafe in the background. Also has a "Cars Stop Here" and a "End of Section sign in the photograph, that looks back along Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. One photo used in the Courier Supplement following the closure of the tramways. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear of 4772.2 stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "100%" in black ink, and "92A Rpt" in felt pen.tramways, trams, sturt st, closure, dawson st, signs, tram 40

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Tram depot to be sold next year", 10/8/1971, about the sale of the Wendouree Parade SEC tram depot. Quotes Murray Byrne, Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Fuel and Power, Mr Borthwick about the sale and the interest of the BTPS."10/8/71" in ink on the face of the cuttingbtps, sec, sec depot, sale of sec depot

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the depot roof and how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 22/7/1972 of the former SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade being demolished. Photo taken inside the building with most of the roof removed. Photo taken looking to the rear of the depot during the demolition process. See Reg item 3781 for a print of the courier Photograph. demolition, depot, sec depot

Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 11, 1995 featuring the comment by Peter Hiscock director of Sovereign Hill , that federal refusal to fund the project would not halt the proposal. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter Hiscock. Comments about costs, benefits of the project, and that the trams will be cherished by the community.trams, tramways, peter hiscock, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/10/1972 about questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly today by Mr. Floyd (Labour Williamstown) about the running of the trams in Bendigo for tourists and running of trams in Ballarat. Item notes that approved the service between the North Deborah mine and the Chinese Joss House. Item possibly from the Courier as it has Ballarat people funeral notices on the rear."24/10/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, parliamentary questions, mr. floyd, mr. v. wilcox

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8 March, 1996 with story and picture by Alison Wynd of BTM Tram 671 running in Melbourne on the City Circle tram route. Has Flinders St. station in the background. Tram is leaving the safety zone at corner of Flinders and Swanston, eastbound in Flinders St. Quotes Warren Doubleday. 1494..1 - actual clipping 1494.2 - photocopy of the page from the Ballarat Courier - was on page 3.trams, tramways, btm, melbourne, city circle, city of ballarat

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12/1998, about the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association's complex at Haddon, describing the work done, Tony Smith's input and their work with the BTM. Has a photo of Tony Smith and John Withers by the front of W2 407. Article by Ken Hill, regional reporter.On bottom edge in ink "Friday 4/12/98"trams, tramways, mtpa, haddon, tony smith, john withers

Has a strong association with Richard Gilbert and the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 28 May 2011, titled "Our trams on the right track, 40 years on", written by Emma Schenk, featuring a photo of Richard Gilbert in a single trucker with 39 in the background and two lit candles "4" and "0" on the controller. Details the weekend events. Photo by Jeremy Bannister.btm, 40th anniversary, celebrations, btps

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8/3/1996 of tram W4 671 running on the City Circle route with a black and white photo with Flinders St. station in the background. Picture and story by Alison Wynd. Quotes Warren Doubleday about the running of the tram in Melbourne, its promotional use and other details.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city circle, melbourne

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7/1988, page 11 of replica Melbourne Zoo horse tram 269 at Daryl Hawksworth's Swiss Mountain Hotel on the Glenelg Highway between Creswick and Daylesford. Mentions use of tram at Kilmore, proposed use at Ballarat but coupling problems and soon to return to Kilmore.trams, tramways, zoo tram, kilmore, swiss mountain hotel, daryl hawksworth, horse trams

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970 about the retention of the tramline in Wendouree Parade as a tourist attraction has been urged by the Brown Hill Progress Association. Notes suggested times of operation, depot could be a mechanical transport museum and intended to approach local Members of Parliament and various organisations as well.In pencil in top right hand corner '10/12/70'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, tram preservation

Letter to the Editor of The Courier Ballarat of 23/12/1995, titled "People need to have say on trams", written by W. Hoath, Boyle St. Ballarat. Notes that people should have a say on whether trams are returned and that they will be uneconomical. Has the paper and date details taped to the bottom right hand corner area of the cutting."p28" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Photograph taken by The Courier, published 29/3/1969 of No. 21, decorated as No. 21, "Trambulance", at depot. See Reg. Item 1110 for newspaper cutting, Tram photographed on the depot fan, with Lake Wendouree in the background. Yields information about Ballarat's decorated trams for Christmas and other events or fund raising. The basic decoration was able to recycled for other events as well - Ballarat Base Hospital.Black and White copy photograph used in The Courier.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, depot, decorated trams, ballarat base hospital, appeals, tram 21

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday April 24 1972, titled "Tram Enthusiasts ". Features a photograph of Lindsay Bounds, Richard Gilbert, John Withers and Jeffrey Bounds cleaning the points at the north end of the Gardens Loop. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, gardens loop, tram enthusiasts

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005, titled "Pulling their weight for a good cause". Article with photo by Holly Curtis of the Ballarat Young Rotary sponsored annual tram pull, won by TGM Engineers. Photo features Mal Sanders leading the Gold Bus Team. Event held on Sunday 20/3/05."21/3/05" on rear of cutting in ink.rotary ballarat, btm, tram pull

Has a strong association with a long term volunteer for the BTPS and the BTM and her work for the museum.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976, titled "Women trammies back in Ballarat", about Carolyn Dean working for the BTPS as a volunteer and training to become a driver. Has a photo of Carolyn leaving out of tram window. Notes her (then) husband Geoffrey as another volunteer. Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses.btps, conductresses, women drivers, training

Black and white photograph of a Ministerial / government inspection party boarding a bogie tram at Gardens Loop. Attached to the bottom left hand corner of the photo is part of a cutting from the Courier, giving the name of the people boarding the tram. Photograph and cutting undated - possibly late 1960's. Attachment with a piece of 'sticky tape' On rear of photograph is a Ballarat Courier Copyright stamp. Name of people in photograph are given as: Tramways Superintendent - Mr. L. J. Denmead, Mid-Western Electricity Supply branch manager, Mr. I. F. Pellas, Secretary to the Minister of Transport, Mr. B. Newton Mr. Tom Evans MLA Transport Regulation Board, regional officer, Mr. Alan Stott Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox, Minster of Public Works, Mr Byrne Mr. Bill Stephen, MLA. Note: Murray Byrne was Minister of Public Works from June 1970 until August 1972. This would narrow down the photo to between June 1970 and September 1971 and probably in 1970. (Research note from Peter Winspur 14-12-2012). From the shadows etc, probably late 1970, very early 1971.On rear of photograph, in black ink is stamped "Ballarat Courier / Press Photograph / - copyright -"trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, gardens loop, ministerial visit, transport

Published by The Courier Ballarat on 25-6-2022 reporting on the State Government grant for $200,000 to provide additional interpretative displays and hands on activities. Quotes Paul Mong, Virginia Fenelon and MP for Wendouree Juliana Addison. Has a photo of Peter Waugh, Virginia and Paul standing in front of Geelong 2. Photo and story by Erin WilliamsProvides information on a State Government Grant to the Museum for additional interpretation.Newspaper - digital image - The Courier 25-6-2022 - Tramways visitors to 'use all senses'btm, tramways, grants, museum, ballarat

Yields information about the reconstruction of Horse tram No. 1, following arrival at the depot with Garry Wood posed for the photograph.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 10/4/1987 of Gary Wood working on the horse tram body at the rear of the depot (photo) and associated story. Tells a brief history of the horse tram, its former owner and plans for the future. Was on the front cover of the newspaper. See Reg Item 3832 for a print of the actual black and white photograph used.In top left hand corner some financial calculations and in the centre of the bottom edge "Friday 10/4/87"trams, tramways, horse trams, btm, leviston

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 12/3/1996 of photos of the Begonia Festival Parade on 11/3 (previous day) in Wendouree Parade. Also has a story about the Street Organ of Damon O'Donoghue. Included in the five photos are one of the street organ and one of the crowd lined up in Wendouree Parade with tram 38 and 661 in the background.trams, tramways, begonia festival, street parade, street organ

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 2/12/1985 about the marriage of BTPS museum members David O'Neil and Melissa Brown in tramcar No. 38 the previous Saturday. Includes a photo of the ceremony. Ceremony was performed by Captain Alf Morgan of the Salvation Army, quotes Richard Gilbert about the event and gives details of the day and details of the couple.trams, tramways, weddings, david o'neil, melissa brown, btps

Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 31/10/72, about the decision of the State Cabinet that Bendigo's trams will in the city for the time being. Follows the promise by the SEC of a Birney tram to South Australia - AETM. Quotes Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. No decision as yet on which trams to stay. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."31/10/72" in blue ink on left hand side.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, bendigo trust, r. j. hamer