Set of 9 colour laser printed images of a Bendigo Tramways (SEC), ticket manual or ticket instruction sheets issued by the SEC c1937. Details the methodology of the ticketing system. Original sheets in poor order forwarded to Bendigo Tramways June 2005, contained within Zetta Florence foolscap size polypropylene enclosures, along with a set of the colour laser prints. All tickets printed in black ink, and the word "cancelled" written across the face of the ticket in red ink unless noted otherwise. Sheet 1 - not received at time of donation. Sheet 2 - 1 1/2d children's fare - orange ticket, price in red, image t1 2d section check - off white ticket, price in blue, image t2 Sheet 3 - 1d section check - off white ticket, price in red, image t3 4d transfer - light green ticket, blue price, image t4 (See Reg Item 4006 for a Ballarat sample) Sheet 4 - 3d transfer - off white, price in red, image t5. Has been punched to show a particular time and date explained in the text. 2d transfer - off white, price in blue, image t6 1 1/2d children's transfer - off white ticket, printing in red ink, price in black, image t7 Sheet 5 - 3d Parcels check - off white, printed in red, image t8. Sheet 6 - 2/- Weekly ticket, green card ticket, printed in red, stamped cancelled - image t9 1/6 Weekly ticket, orange card ticket, printed in dark green, stamped cancelled - image t10 - see Reg Item 3071 for another sample. 2/- Weekly Sectional ticket - yellow card ticket, printed in red, stamped cancelled - image t11 Sheet 7 4/- and 6/- Scholars Monthly Tickets, off white card with blue and black printing respectively - image t12. this sheet has had the two 1d and 2d section tickets removed from the bottom. Sheet 7 - as above, stamped cancelled - image t13 Sheet 8 - 2d section tickets - green card - both sides - image t14 - see Reg Item 3069 for another sample. 1d section tickets - pink or red card - both sides - image t15 - see Reg Item 3070 for another sample. 2d Newspaper package ticket - image t16 Sheet 9 - 1/- Tourist ticket, white card, with "Cancelled" written across ticket in red colour pencil - see Reg Item 3072 for another sample. trams, tramways, tickets, secv, bendigo

Two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 26/9/2005 of the BTM's 100th Anniversary celebrations on 25/09/2005. Photos by Eugene Hyland. 3149.1 - Top part of front page featuring newspaper banner and a part photo and caption "Trams make way back to Ballarat" leading to item on page 3. 3149.2 - Photo of Roger Salen standing by door of 28 with headline ""Trams can still pull the crowds", and smaller photo of Clydesdales Darcy and Prince on the horse tram. Quotes President Stephen Butler about the celebrations. Under the item has a item on the Ballarat line fast rail service and level crossings that help to improve safety.btm, horse trams, 100 years of electric trams, level crossings

Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 5 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Main cutting titled "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", from The Courier Ballarat, 18/8/1971 (can read date through the back paper), about the number of trams to be kept in Ballarat, the BTPS, removal of the overhead. Other cuttings note the provision of bus stops in Ballarat, a hail storm the previous day (Friday 17/8/2005), floods, the derailment of a tram while on a tour for the Ballarat North Technical School, employment of those employees who had been retrenched and two letters re the replacement of the trams, including the aims of the BTPS to operate in Wendouree Parade. Letter re the BTPS signed by John Anderson. See also Reg item 3165 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, employment, btps, disposal, storms

Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 6 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Cuttings from the Ballarat Courier, date from around 23 August 1971 following the closure of the Victoria St lines and part of the Gardens route. Includes a poem titled "Vale, the Tramways!", written by SMP, an item by a staff report going to to school by tram in Victoria St and Sturt St ""Will miss the tram". Other items "Work begins on Lake Route" about the BTPS agreement with Council, quotes Paul Nicholson, removal of parking meters, derailment at the depot, and bus stop signs being damaged. Two of the clippings are photo copies. See also Reg item 3161 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, buses, btps, disposal, derailments

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, 22/9/1971, about the operation of Ballarat No. 36 promoting the City of Ballarat, during Tourism Week. Notes that it will be running in Swanston St. during the week. Quotes Mr. N.C. Elliott of the MMTB, acting Traffic Manager about the tram. Includes a photo of the tram at a Swanston St. stop. (probably Flinders St.). Notes its running to Hawthorn and the relevant Mayors travelling on the tram. See also Reg. Item 3432.On rear in ink "Sun Wed Sept 22, 1971"melbourne, tourism, mmtb, swanston st, hawthorn

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, possibly late Jan 1975 titled "A place in the Sun", written by Keith Dunstan, in the Second item about the "great tram revival proceeding beautifully" - the re-opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway on Saturday. Quotes Richard Gilbert and Bill Jessup in the item, Features a photo of No. 26 outside the depot. No date on item - says that the Chairman of the SEC will officially open the tramway on Feb. 1 - written beforehand.btps, opening

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 2/9/1971 titled ""Bus Takes Over" & "Trams Crusader still campaigning". Has a photo of people boarding a route 15 bus for Sturt St. West and an item about Mr. Alf Mercer making an emotional please for support in his campaign for the trams. Item notes that Mr. Mercer is a tram driver.closure, buses

Provides the story about the visit of No. 36 to the cities of Hawthorn and Camberwell 22/9/1971. Has photo of tram with "Tourism Week Go See Ballarat" banners and photo of the tram in St Kilda Road (at Princes Bridge), Melbourne. Quotes Cr Chisholm of Ballarat. Notes the Hawthorn Tramway Trust and that the tram would be based at Preston Depot for tours. See also Reg. Item 3173.Presents the story of tram No. 36 after it left Melbourne, operated one trip only in Melbourne and then was given to the TMSV later on. Gives relevance of the tram to Melbourne.Newspaper clipping, from the Progress Press 29/9/1971 -titled "Hawthorn Tram that came back after 26 years".2nd copy has the date and newspaper on the top of the sheet.hawthorn, melbourne, ballarat tourism

Small item about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with cable trailer 171 arriving.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 6-3-1987, from the What's on this weekend Section, about the BTPS operating a Melbourne cable tram set the forthcoming weekend as part of the Begonia Festival. Has a photo of cable trailer 171 on the trailer prior to unloading. Appears to be Peter Winspur and Alan Bradley alongside the trailer. Notes Newton Williams and Darryl Hawksworth as the owners of the grip car and trailer respectively.btps, cable trams, begonia festival

Small item about the BTPS's three legged cat and the story about the loss of its leg. Of some importance to those who worked at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 21-8-1984, from the Tuesday Column, titled "Curiosity maimed the cat" , about the BTPS's three legged cat. Features a photo of the car on the front bumper of tram 38. Notes the story of the loss of the leg.btps, cat, depot

Small item about the BTPS tram operations facing the mini 1985 public liability crisis, compared to the early 2000's crisis. Notes other railway that had closed. Problem was resolved by the State Govt and the State Insurance office.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 28-12-1985, titled "End of the line for our tourist tram", about the problems the railways (Bellarine Peninsula Railway had closed) getting public liability insurance. Quotes Frank Hanrahan and Warren Doubleday. Has photo of trams in front of depot; 38 and 671.btps, insurance

Yields information about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with a Melbourne cable car set - includes a photo of the owners of the tram on the tram.Newspaper clipping, from the front page of The Courier, 7-3-1987, titled "A cable tram ride into history", about the operation of a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival. Notes the owners and builders, Darryl Hawksworth and Newton Williams, cable dummy. Has photo of Darryl waving a flat from the front of the tram with Newton at the controls. Principal Headline of the day was "Joh is the Go" - see page 2. See Reg item 3834 for a print of the actual photograph used in the newspaper. Two copies held.btps, cable trams, begonia festival

Short item about Ballarat's horse tram No. 1 prior to its recovery from Anderson St West in Ballarat and the previous owners of the body. Gives details of their use of the tram body. Has two photographs.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 6-12-1985 titled "Restoration of Historic Tram", about the recovery of the body of Horse Tram No. 1 from Anderson St West and its pending move by the BTPS. Quotes Mrs Betty Jackson, Jack Leviston and notes Harry Leviston. Purchased for 50 pounds. Two photos of Mrs Jackson on the outside of the tram and inside the vehicle. Has date line taped to right hand side.horse tram, btps, recovery

Significant for the group of dignitaries gathered at the time of the last Ballarat SEC tram, photographed in front of the vehicle and used in the Courier the following week. Has representatives of both councils and the trammies in the photograph.Black and White Photograph of crews and identities involved in the running of the Last tram. Photos feature: Cr N.F. Donald, Mayor of Sebastopol, handing the tram keys over to Cr. J. Chisholm , at the town boundary. Others featured in the first photo, Mr. L. J. Denmead, L. Walker, Mrs. Chisholm and Mrs Donald. See Reg. Item 3335 for the newspaper version of this photograph. On rear stamped "N.L. Harvey & Son, Photographers" address and phone details.On rear stamped "N.L. Harvey & Son, Photographers" address and phone details.tramways, trams, last tram, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol

Has a strong association with the small celebration by the SEC of the 60th anniversary of electric trams in Ballarat in 1965 and yields information on one way this was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14 August 1965, titled "60 years of service", for the "60th Anniversary -Electric Trams - 1905 Ballarat 1965". Photo show Mr. J. Jackson placing a placard onto a tram at the depot. See 1877 for a TMSV tour photograph at the depot of this celebration. See Reg Item 4457 for a high resolution image of this photograph.60th anniversary, ballarat

Yields information through a photograph of the transportation of Ballarat No. 36 for Tourism Week in September 1971, possibly called via the home of the truck driver in Ligar St. Two large format (42mm square approx. colour positive film) within a Kodak Ektachrome Transparency (50mm sq) of Ballarat tram No. 36 enroute to Melbourne, making a house call in Ligar St Ballarat. Has the advertisements for Melbourne in position. See also Reg item 3503 of tram in Melbourne and 3432 for newspaper clipping.On both slides "14/9/71" and "Tram in Ligar St"ballarat, tramways, trams, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, ligar st, tram 36

Yields information through a photograph of Ballarat No. 36 in Melbourne for Tourism Week in September 1971and details of the signage fitted to the tram. Also notes on its subsequent history. Colour postcard with serrated edges of Ballarat No. 36, after closure of the Ballarat system, in Melbourne, Domain Road for Tourism Week, promoting Ballarat. See Reg item 3501 for photos of its transport to Melbourne and 3432 for a newspaper clipping and 3546 for other photos in the same location. Photo shows details of the banners and roof advertisements. Has destination of Sebastopol. Produced for the TMSV by Nulcolorvue Productions Pty Ltd, NCV 740. On rear has details of the tram and its acquisition by the TMSV via the Hawthorn City Council. For an Keith Kings photograph in a similar location see Reg Item 6513.trams, tramways, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, tmsv, domain road

Yields information through a photograph of Ballarat No. 36 in Melbourne for Tourism Week in September 1971and its use in Melbourne. Two black and white photographs of Ballarat No. 36, after closure of the Ballarat system in Melbourne, for Tourism Week, promoting Ballarat. .1 - St Kilda Road - Domain Junction area - St Kilda Road .2 - Domain Road - after using the crossover - with W6 953? alongside. See Reg item 3501 for photos of its transport to Melbourne, 3503 for colour postcard and 3432 for a newspaper clipping. Both photographs have been used for display purposes. Photographer unknown.tramways, trams, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, domain road, tram 36

Commemorates the 35th anniversary of the closure of the SEC trams in Ballarat and the operation of the BTM.Set of photocopies of papers/newspaper cuttings titled "35th Anniversary of tram closure 19-9-2006" and notes by Austin Brehaut. .1 - Photocopy of front cover of The Courier, Ballarat 19/9/2006, with Austin Brehaut and Frank Pulls (mis spelt as Pulis), with No. 27. .2 - Photocopy of page of page 2, with photo of Frank Pulls at the controls of No. 27 and story by James Kelly. Photos by Ian Wilson. .3 - Papers associated with the event, notes written by Austin Brehaut and editorial in the Courier of the day about the event and congratulating the Museum. See Reg Item No. 3597 - CD - for scans of these photos in colour. Image files below created from these scans. Contained within the worksheet are notes by Austin on the day itself and events.trams, tramways, btm, anniversary, editorial

Demonstrates the way the SEC advised passengers in Ballarat and Bendigo how the fare and charges systems worked and yielded information about the fare charges in force at the time. A copy was provided in each tram behind framed glass.Dyeline print of a drawing showing Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Originally dated November 1955, amended January 1962. All fares in shillings and pence. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges - January 1962" See Reg Item 1731 for the following one, which this version amended again and 4136 for the November 1955 version. Two additional copies found in depot collection 1/2011, added 5/1/2011. Has a pencil inscription "Fares didn't increase to 1/3/63" along site the date. Copies 2 and 3 no inscriptions.trams, tramways, ballarat, fares, sections, map

Demonstrates the way the SEC advised passengers in Ballarat and Bendigo how the fare and charges systems worked and yielded information about the fare charges in force at the time. A copy was provided in each tram behind framed glass.Dyeline print of a drawing showing Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Originally dated November 1955. All fares in shillings and pence. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges - November 1955" See Reg Item 1731 and 4135 for the following versions. Note May have not been made in November 1955, some printed versions have been seen. Two additional copies found in depot collection 1/2011, added 5/1/2011. trams, tramways, ballarat, fares, sections, map

Yields information about the reconstruction of Horse tram No. 1, following arrival at the depot with Garry Wood posed for the photograph.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Garry Wood working at the rear of the shed on horse tram No. 1. Photo posed for publication. Photo taken 9/4/1987? and published 10/4/1987. See Reg Item 1103 for the newspaper clipping the photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, btps, horse tram, tram 1

Yields information about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with a Melbourne cable car set - includes a photo of the owners of the tram on the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of the Cable tram set operated by (left-right) Newton Williams, Daryl Hawksworth operated during the 1987 Begonia Festival. Photo taken 6/3/1987 and published 7/7/1987. See Reg Item 3437 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, tram cable

Yields information about the recovery of ESCo No. 12 and its transportation from the site.Set of two Black and White copy photographs of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of ESCo No. 12 moved from Nerrina to BTM depot, following its recovery by BTPS staff. Photo taken 5/11/1990 and published (3837.1) on 6/11/1990. See Reg item 1131 for the newspaper cutting the photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. Hi Res of image added 15/7/2014.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation, tram 12

Yields information about the operation of the horse tram on its first day of service in Wendouree Parade following reconstruction by the BTPS.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Horse tram No. 1 operates on its first day in service. Photo taken 7/11/1992 and published 9/11/1992 See Reg Item 1105 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. See Reg Item 3889.2 for the proof series of photographs that this one was selected from - C6445.tramways, trams, horse trams, btm, launch of horse tram, museum, tram 1

Colour copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Gold tram No. 45 launched by (left-right) Richard Gilbert, Cr Liz Sheedy, and Ballarat Mayor Cr David Vendy. Photo taken 14/6/2001 and published 15/6/2001. See Reg Item 1778 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.btm, gold tram, launch, tram 45

Yields information about the launch of the horse tram and the display area in the depot in 1992 through a series of photographs that a published one would have subsequently been selected from.Series of two Black and White newspaper proof photographs of the launch of the horse tram and museum display area at the depot from The Courier newspaper - Photo taken 7/11/1992 and published 9/11/1992. Photograph C6445 (in red) was selected. Richard Gilbert and Professor Weston Bate. See Reg Item 1105 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Reg Item 3838 for the print of C6445 and See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, horse trams, btm, launch of horse tram, museum, tram 1

Demonstrates the type of publicity the moves to establish a heritage tramway in Ballarat was obtaining in Melbourne at the time.Newspaper clipping from Melbourne Observer, Sunday, 2 May 1971, page 11, titled "Save the trams fight goes on". Item written following the public meeting at the VRI on 29 April (See Reg Item 3932.1 and other papers). Reported that more than 75 people attended, that the committee will work with the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee.On the side of the cutting in blue ink "Melb Observer / Sun May 2 1971 p11."ballarat, btps, preservation

Yields information about the final stages of the demolition of the Ballarat tram depot.Photocopy of a photograph from The Courier, 8/8/1972 showing the remnants of the tram depot, demolished from the rear to the front. Titled "A landmark goes". See item 5389 for the newspaper clipping.trams, tramways, demolition, depot, sec

Yields information about tramway accidents in Drummond St Ballarat, during the SEC era.Two page typed manuscript, written by Alan Bradley titled "Drummond St Blues". Describes bad accidents involving Drummond St in Ballarat in 1935, 1941, 1944, 1954 and 1963. Has a summary of the details of the accidents drawn from Newspaper reports. Provided prints drawn from the Courier microfilm at the State Library of Victoria - see Reg items 4046 to 4049. Captions for these prints given. Not published in Fares Please!trams, tramways, accidents, drummond st, collision, tramcars