Has a strong association with the uniforms and caps of the SEC tramway crews, yields information about their manufacture.Plastic strip, or chin strap cut from a premanufactured strip, with slots at either end, a buckle, a loop and two small rivets to be used as a cap band for the SEC tramway crew caps. The slits at either end were fitted over the cap buttons (See Reg Item 4452) Possibly made by the Australian Government clothing factory. The strap could be adjusted to be used as a chin strap if needed. Two No.tramways, trams, uniforms, cap, crews

Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.Four No. brass SEC buttons, small, used in caps to retain the cap band (plastic - See Reg Item 4451). Made with three parts, front pressing, base and loop. Front is the SEC logo, back has the manufacturers name stamped in, "Stokes Sons" (Stokes and Sons Melbourne).tramways, trams, sec, cap, uniforms, buttons

Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat.SEC uniform clothing button 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and brass wire lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Has Manufacturers name stamped on rear - Stokes & Sons Melbourne.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 10, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 10 with Motorman, Conductor and two passengers standing on a step. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth, track backs, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side in detail and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the sand pipe, hand brake type, lifeguard and some of the internal signage. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 10

Yields information about ESCo tram No. 2, uniforms, passengers and the tramcar equipment.Black and white photograph, digital print, of ESCo 2 with Motorman, Conductor and passengers sitting on the tram including a church minister. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Ripon St. Photo taken with a Gardens background., track brakes, rolled up canvas blinds. On the pillar nearest to the camera is hanging a Section Staff. Photo shows the painting scheme on the side and front dash panel lining and numbers. Also shows the hand brake type (geared), lifeguard, and strap hangers. Photo c1010trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, motormen, conductors, safeworking, crews, tram 2

Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture for possibility a SEC Inspector.A used - SEC? Inspectors/Conductors cap - black cloth exterior, with a blue band on the edge red cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black plastic peak on the outside, green fabric on the inside. Note no holes in the side of the cap for the SEC cap band, but there are two holes in the top peak for a number or a badge. May not be an SEC cap, but the black decorative binding is the same as in the SEC Inspectors cap. There is the remnants of a manufacturers stamp on the inside red lining. tramways, trams, ballarat, uniforms, cap, inspectors

Yields information about the ESCo tram fleet after the initial operations, fitting of destination signs, tramcar numbers, crew uniforms and appearance of Wendouree Parade, c1906, Black and White photograph of No. 40 being lifted onto a truck in Wendouree Parade, at the old loop, 29/11/1979, to go to Melbourne - see page 2 of November 1979 Fares Please! and email (Other information) from Peter Winspur dated 24/07/12 for further details. The Courier Ballarat photo. See December 1980 Fares Please!Has The Courier stamp on rear.trams, tramways, btps, moving trams, tram 40

Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, particularly during summer weather., Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, particularly during summer weather.Typed quarto sheet with SEC letterhead titled "Motormen & Conductors - Uniforms - Dress during Humid and Uncomfortable Summer Weather". Gives the dress code of hot weather - different between conductors and motormen (drivers). Undated, possibly 1950's as four digit telephone number. Signed by L. J. Denmead as acting Departmental Tramways Superintendent.trams, tramways, motormen, uniforms, conductors, weather

Has a strong association with a Ballarat Tramway and its horse trams - a handwritten copy of an article in The Courier.Handwritten copy of a H.P. James, article that appeared in The Courier, 19-6-1937, titled "Ballarat's Horse Trams 1887 to 1913" Twenty pages, covering the development of the tramway, track laying, cars builder, formal opening, services, extension, maintenance, drivers and uniforms, collection of fares, tramways colony, supplies of chaff, traffic, conductors, rail and track cleaning, and some details on the tramcars. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, ballarat, horse trams

Yields information about Lydiard St Nth area and a group of school boys posing for the photographer.Black and white photograph of Ballarat 34 at the Lydiard St North terminus with a group of school boys in uniform posing for the photographer. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Photographer unknown - see history of object. See Keith Kings, The Bendigo Tramways, re the fitting of reflective tape in 1956, page 59.In the rear in pencil - "Ballarat"trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, tram 34

Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at Gregory St. Tram has been decorated for the event. Taken from behind as all the dignitaries etc are at the front of the tram. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and people looking on from the fence. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for a high res scan of the photograph itself and i4 for a high res scan of the negative.No details on rear.trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, gregory st, sec, tram 32

Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at Gregory St. Tram has been decorated for the event. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and the horse and buggy in the background. Wal's album notes say "No. 32 near Gregory St "Up" trip" See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for high res scan of original print and i4 for hi res scan of original negative.Has in ink on rear "(140)"trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, gregory st, sec, tram 32

Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at the new terminus. Tram has been decorated for the event. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and the lady with a pram and baby. Wal's album notes say "No. 32 at new terminus." See image i2 for rear of photograph. For high res scan of original photo see btm5182i3 and for original negative btm5182i4No details on rear. Has in ink on rear "(38)"trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, sec, tram 32

Yields information about the identification methods used by the ESCo to identify their crews to public and has a strong association with the individuals who wore them over time.Pressed metal uniform badge for ESCo Drivers. Round pressed steel badge with the words "ESCo OF V. LTD." pressed into the badge around the top portion of the badge, the word "DRIVER" and number "15" pressed into the lower half of the badge -with small horizontal lines within the individual letters. Appears to have had a nickel silver finish originally. On rear badge two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge. Maker's name no obvious on rear of badge as for Reg item 1952. Badges of this type shown on ESCo uniforms of 1905 and through to the 20's. See Reg. item 2900 for Conductors Badge and 1952 for Driver's badge No. 15. tramways, trams, esco, drivers, badges, uniforms

Demonstrates how tramway crew and Inspectors uniforms were to be worn during the summer and winter. Yields information about the actual uniforms themselves.Black and white historic photograph downloaded from a picture resource website within a decorative frame. Printed with an inkjet printer. Titled "Horse drawn passing St Andrews church Sturt St Ballarat, circa: 1895" Shows a horse drawn tram ascending Sturt St on the north side and St Andrews church. Note the wooden fence, the two boys on the footpath, and the telephone/telegraph poles. The Town Hall tower can be seen in the background. Original photo from a postcard?trams, tramways, sturt st, st andrews kirk, horse tram

Has a strong association with the early days of the BTPS in preparing to move the tramcars from the depot and working at the former SEC depot itself in dismantling 0 road..Set of five black and white photographs, showing a SEC employee modelling different type of uniforms, c1950/1960. .1 - Winter uniform with Great Coat on - cap badge No. 44 .2 - Summery uniform - no jacket, long sleeve shirt and tie - cap badge No. 44 .3 - Inspectors summer uniform - no jacket .4 - as for .3 .5 - Inspectors winter uniform with Great Coat and cap. See also Reg Item 3907 for a mounted set of these photographs. See also Reg item 1368 for a set of photographs of later uniforms.trams, tramways, secv, uniforms, crews, inspectors

Yields information about a PMTT tramcar that was sold to Ballarat and an operating member of the BTM fleet. Yields information about uniforms.Digital Image of Prahran and Malvern Tramway Trust, Maximum Traction tramcar No. 35 at Burke Road, late 1910's. Tram later became Ballarat No. 40. Tram has the destination of St Kilda, and has three crew members in uniform standing in front of the tram. Driver on the left hold handles, Conductor in the middle - with a conductors jacket lapel badges and the man on the right, with a cash bag, but not in full uniform - a trainee?trams, tramways, pmtt, st kilda, maximum traction, tram 35, tram 40

The typed document, most likely from an original document, details the rules for Electric Supply Co of Victoria (ESCo) Conductors. ESCo was the operator of the Ballarat Tramways from 1905 to 1934. Notes issuing of tickets, operational issues, trailers, bell signs, cash handling, parcels, behavior, uniforms, and inspectors. Conductors were primarily youths, under 21 and could be sacked for errors and were generally not employed after they turned 21. Notes the Grenville St shelter/office of ESCo. Not known who retyped the document.Yields information about the rules that ESCo conductors operated under and the operation of trailers.Six page typed document on ruled foolscap paper with four punch holes on left side and stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, conductors, tickets, esco, trailers

Type of coat worn by SEC tram crews in Ballarat from the mid 1930s through to 1971. Demonstrates the SEC Uniform in 1921. It is significant for its good condition, which is rare for an item of its age.Green woolen coat with brown leather detailing on sleeves and pockets, and three brass buttons. Buttons - "State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921" Tag - "David Klein PTY LTD" "22 Patrick Street, Melb. 32 3771" "Name J. Mason SEC Ballarat" "Date D.I 258716" "Pure Wool" btm, uniforms, conductors, ballarat tramway museum, coat, jacket

All tramway platform crew were issued with a cap and were expected to wear it at all times. Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture.SEC Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side, black plastic beak. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne" and stamped "6 3/8".btm, ballarat tramway museum, conductors, conductors hat, uniforms, sec, conductors cap, motormen, drivers

Illustration Black and white print of a group of ESCO employees in uniform in front of the tram depot with two tram behind. All wearing uniform caps except one wearing a straw hat. 35 men in uniform, one baby and in the back is a man not in uniform. Photo used in the 1986 - 1987 Annual Report on the rear cover. Original print not held by the Museum. Glenise Kellett advised 1/2020 that the man lying on the ground is Arthur Willem (Bill) Evan Gunn, tram conductor, buried 10/7/1919.trams, tramways, esco, employees, group photo

Shows the Mt Pleasant terminus in 1956, and crew members - one standing in the doorway of No. 32 and two others chatting by the bogie tram. .Yields information about tram operations on the Mt Pleasant line in 1956 and the uniforms worn by the crews.Black & White Photograph of Ballarat 32 and a bogie tram at the Mt Pleasant terminus 22-9-1956 Has notes re location and tram on the rear in ink.ballarat, trams, mt plesant, crews, tram 32, tramways

Shows a Geelong tramway Conductor standing in front of a Birney type tramcar. Identified as Charles Cambridge about 1942. See also Reg Item 8334 for another photograph of the same conductor.Yields information on the uniforms worn by Geelong tramway conductors and the type of cash bag.Copy photograph on black plastic type backing with black edges of a Geelong tramway conductor standing in front of a Birney car., about 1942 geelong, crews, tramways, conductor, birney tramcars, charles cambridge

Shows a Geelong tramway Conductor, walking with cash bag, Identified as Charles Cambridge about 1942. See also Reg Item 8320 for another photograph of this Conductor. Appears to be carrying a framed object.Yields information on the uniforms worn by Geelong tramway conductors and the type of cash bag.Copy photograph on black plastic type backing with black edges of a Geelong Conductor Charles Cambridge mid 1940sOn rear of photo in ink "Charlie Cambridge. Tram Conductor, mid 1940'sgeelong, crews, tramways, conductors, charles cambridge

Used by tram crews to change over their shirt collars rather than change the shirt say daily. Fitted with three button holes to attach to shirt.Demonstrates interchange shirt collars.Set of two Detachable khaki uniform shirt collars - size 15 1/2" - sewn with three button holes.uniforms, shirts, tramways, collars

Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur) and Tramway Superintendent (Richard Gilbert) at Gardens Loop - in full SEC Uniforms. Photo by Austin Brehaut 11/5/2008 during the horse tram operating day.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Fujifilm paper with velcro dots in each corner.btm, tramways, inspectors

Photograph of Dad who was Robert William Sewell (Bill) and Joe Smerdon standing in front of a four wheel tram, possibly in Wendouree Parade at Gardens Loop. Bill has a conductor's bag. The tram has a white bumper indicating that it was taken during or just after the Second World War. The tram has a destination of 'City'.Yields information about World War 2 tram crews and their uniforms.Black and white photograph Dad and Joe Smerdon on a working dayballarat tramways, tram crews, conductor, motorman, drivers, bill sewell, joe smerdon, world war 2, uniforms

Yields information about the group of conductresses who were trained in 1942 to release their husbands for the war effort, shows them in uniform with bags.239 - Reproduction of a 1942 photograph that appeared in the Christmas New Year issue of SEC News, (1942-43), p13 showing Ballarat's tram Conductresses, traffic clerks standing in front of SECV tram 29, - laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. Copy negative of another copy held by Museum. 239.1 - unlaminated copy of same photograph - added 6/8/2002. Copy 2 - ex Alan Bradley's collection of photographs added 31/7/2007. 293.2 - mounted print on black cardboard with adhesive marks on rear. Both Copy 2 or 2391.1 and 239.2 ex Alan Bradley 5/2007. trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, conductresses, world war ii , tram 29

Yields information the model tram used during the second world war and some of the people involved in fund raising in BallaratReproduction of c1944 photograph of Ballarat's Most Popular Conductress Competition to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoner of War fund. Photo features a model tram, No. 41, known as the Treasure Tram with a group of boys and men group at the rear of the tram. Boys are dressed in army or sailors uniforms. Men dressed in army uniform and one SEC conductor with conductors bag around shoulder. From original of another reproduction believed to be held by the Ballarat Historical Society. Incorrectly labelled as being taken during 1946. See other reference for details of the Treasure Tram. Conductor believed to be Robert Morrison. Identified by Doreen Brown, 307 Simpson St. Buniyong as her father - 53 412 125, during the exhibition. Laminated with 4 Velcro dots on rear. 5/2/1997 - additional print 10" x 8" stored with item. 26/7/2007 - additional print "10" x 8" stored with item - ex Alan Bradley photographs 5/2007. Copy negative scanned and image changed to a higher resolution 5-5-2020. See Alan Bradly, History of Ballarat Tramways.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, world war ii, staff, fund raising , tram treasure tram, tram 41

Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat and has a very strong association with well known Tramway identity in Ballarat.SEC uniform clothing button from uniform of Lew Walker, SEC Motorman, on last day of service. 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? STATE ELECTRICITY COMISSION OF VICYTORIA 1921tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons, btm