Set of six uniform clothing or shirt buttons or studs. Made from stainless steel, buttons have a flat face, about 14mm wide, with a rounded stud on the rear about 7mm diameter. The stud has an overall depth of about 8mm. No details of manufacturer, use etc. known. Assumed belong to Les Denmead.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons

Yields information about Ballarat's tramway's trams decorated for Christmas and the use of trams for school trips.Black and white photograph of two trams SEC 18 (showing SPECIAL) and a bogie tram at Gardens Loop. Tram 18 decorated as the SANTA special, with a group of school children from a Catholic school, Nazareth Boys Home, standing along side. Used in the Courier of 10-12-1969. See Reg Item 3758 for a photo of the No. 18 itself. 475.1 - 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.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, special trams, gardens loop, christmas trams, decorated trams , tram 18

Black and white photograph of SEC No. 37 running "SPECIAL" into the City from the depot,. Photo taken just after leaving Haddon St. loop, loop in background. Tram is blurred due to slow shutter speed, rest of photograph is in focus. Tram has SEC ad on one side. Taken 23/12/1967.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, wendouree parade, haddon st. , tram 37

Black and white photograph of a SEC Bogie tram parked in the Loop in Wendouree Parade on a busy day. Many cars in the photograph and many around the tram stop. Photograph is scratched with semi-circular marks and not well in focus. Taken prior to application of dash canopy lights, possibly late 1950's.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, wendouree parade, gardens loop

Black and white photograph of SEC Bogie tram No. 38 turning from Sturt St. into Drummond St. South. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Tram has destination of "SEBASTOPOL" Has SEC ad on side. Also shows short tram stop pole with "END of SECTION" sign and compulsory stop markings.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, hospital corner , tram 38

Yields information about a social welfare or friendly society part of the Ballarat Tramways - group who looked after their fellow workers through contributions. Gives the rules of the 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'Carbon copy of a six page quarto sized document titled "The Constitution and Rules of 'The Ballarat Tramways Social Welfare Benefit and Mortality Club'". Details the objects, membership, committee, elections, operation, meetings, trustees, contribution, benefits (in $ terms) of sickness or death (funeral expenses contribution), accounts and references to the Friendly Society Act. social welfare, sickness, secv, ballarat

Yields information about the way the SEC repair overhead failures on the Ballarat Tramway system - shows the trucks and the crews involved.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of repairs to damaged overhead wire, Lydiard St North, just to the north of the Railway level crossing. Tram services were disrupted as a result. Photo taken 23/4/1965, published 24/4/1965. Shows three SEC vehicles in use, including the tower truck. By the front of the truck, the overhead wire and a set of ears can be seen. The Victorian Railways Institute building is in the background. In the far background is the North Star hotel. The types of truck, from the left hand side are Ford (Tower Truck), International and a Bedford. 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 stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "85%" in ink in the top left hand corner.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, overhead, secv, repairs

Black and white photograph, of a large group of gentlemen (Official Party) standing along No. 30 (see Reg. Item 3011 for launch photo) during the inauguration of the new rolling stock during 1935. Note the Mayor Cr. Martin standing in the front doorway of the tram wearing a cap and a conductor's bag. Has a caption "Inauguration New Rolling Stock (1935) - Official Party", which has been adhered to the bottom of the photograph. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg. Item 2965 for date of photo - 9/1935. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat ESCo trams and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne and in particular No. 30 and the official launch of the tram by the SEC with a large number of officials and invited guests.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, tram 30

Black and white photograph, of Cr. M. Martin driving No. 30 during the inauguration of the new Ballarat rolling stock during 1935. The Councillor is wearing a SEC drivers cap and a conductors cash bag. See also Reg. Item 3010 for the Official Party photograph. Photographed in Drummond St. North? with a crossing loop behind. Tram has "Special" showing. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg Item 2965 for the same photo of this item in SEC May 1936 issue of "Contact", which gave the date of September 1935. 3011.1 - Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the same photograph. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat tram fleet and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne, in particular No. 30. Taken at the time of the official launch of the tram by the SEC with the Mayor of Ballarat at the front of the tram.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".Has a TMSV Copyright stamp on the rear, which has been crossed out.tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, launch, drummond st nth?, tram 30

Black and white print of Jack Prisk, SEC Driver and daughter Marg standing in front of a bluestone walled building in formal clothing. Printed on Kodak paper/ See worksheets in Reg. Item 3140 for details about Jack and his SEC driving career.On back of photograph in black ink "Jack Prisk Sec. Driver & Daughter Marg."tramways, trams, secv, drivers, esco, crews

Letter from the City of Ballaarat - 13 Sept. 1971 inviting people to attend a civic reception to be held in the Reception Room at the City of Ballaarat on 20 Sept. 1971 following the closure of the tramways the previous day. Noted the 84 years of service, the takeover of the tramways by the SEC in 1934, welcome to the newly appointed Chairman of the SEC, Mr. N. R. White. Mayor Cr. J.A. Chisholm with the support of Cr. N.F. Donald, the Mayor Sebastopol Borough Council. Invitation addressed to Mr. L. Walker."Mr. L. Walker" in black ink.trams, tramways, closure, city of ballaarat, civic functions, secv

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

Has strong association with the retirement event of SEC Inspector Arthur Hugo in 1956. Photos used in SEC News.Two photos of the retirement ceremony of Arthur Peter Hugo, in Senior Inspectors Uniform at his retirement ceremony on 15/8/1956. Note hat or cap badge "Senior Traffic Inspector". 3523.1 - Mrs Pat Stephens adjusting the watch on Mr Hugos hand - note the protective cuffs on her wrists. .2 - in a reflective mood.3523.1 - in ink "Mrs. Pat Stephens adjusting watch on Mr Hugo's wrists". tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, uniforms

Has a strong association with Arthur Hugo the Inspector. Yields information about Uniforms, badges, equipment and the equipment on the tramcars at the time - bumper bars and interior saloon blinds.Photograph of a four SEC crew, Inspector Arthur "Peter" Hugo on the right hand side standing in front of a single truck tram in SEC 1930's colour scheme, March 1937 (from Reg item 2926) at City Loop. Note the high set bumper bar on the tramcar and the large ticket wallet in the Conductors bags and the inside blinds on the windows of the saloon. Alan Bradley advised by e-mail of 1/9/2006 of the change of style of uniform from tunic with high collars to the jacket style. Could be 1940 or slightly earlier. Email with worksheet. Reg Item 2926 - has a photo of Arthur Hugo in uniform standing by himself. Photo dated march 1937. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.in pencil on rear - "808 Macarthur St" tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, city loop, uniforms

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. Yields information about the damage to No. 28.Set of three black and white photographs of BTPS trams at the SEC depot. Photos most likely taken on 27/2/1972 - see Reg Item 1177 for a similar set. .1 - 28 outside depot with 40 alongside. .2 - From inside depot looking out - 28 and 48. .3 - 28 - damaged No. 2 end following accident. Photographer unknown. See also 4650 to 52 for photographs taken on the same day.tramways, trams, depot, secv, btps, accidents, tram 28, tram 40

Yields information about how an ex Adelaide tramcar was partially converted by the SEC for operation in Ballarat. Retained its cross bench seats.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 23, following modification and repainting by the SEC. Note the new destination box. Has destination of City. In the background is the Ballarat Gas Co. and Patersons buildings. See Reg Item 5196 for a better print and date details and The Golden City and its Tramways trams, tramways, adelaide, secv, livery, colour schemes, city loop, sturt st

Yields information about the depot area in the late 1930's and the appearance of the tramcars at that time.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 11 with 21 behind on No. 1 road, late 1930's. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image.trams, tramways, secv, depot

Yields information about Ballarat 's tram that it decorated for the 1951 gold centenary celebrations in Lydiard St Nth.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 23 decorated for the 1951 Gold centenary celebrations about to cross the railway level crossing in Lydiard St. Nth. Refer to image N869, Reg Item 7641 for a better image - updated 30/5/2020.trams, tramways, secv, gold centenary, gold tram, decorated trams, lydiard st nth, railway crossing

Black and White photograph of a very faded and damaged SEC emblem / logo / coat of arms on the side of a Bendigo tram. Photo by George Bishop 12/1971.On the back of the photos in ink on a label "State Electricity Commission of Victoria coat of arms photographed December 1971 Bendigo" and "Photo G. Bishop" in pencil.tramways, trams, bendigo, signs, secv, logos, tramcar component

Yields information about the closing days of Ballarat trams, their form and the number of passengers carried probably on a weekend.Black and White photograph of Ballarat No. 40 inbound along Lydiard St North, with the Provincial Hotel in the background. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol and has a Eureka Roofing Tiles and SEC "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisements. Taken by John Phillips.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, secv, tram 40

Yields information about the dressing of a BTM tram in 2nd world war garb, white bumpers and headlight mask for the purposes of an exhibition. Demonstrates how the trams may have looked during the war period.Colour print (two copies) photograph of BTM tram No. 27 "dressed" in war time garb of white bumper bar, steps and headlight mask, photographed on the access track, c10/1995. White strips made with cardboard. See also Reg item 242. Photographed by Carolyn Dean.secv, ballarat, btm, world war ii., tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of SEC single truck trams during 1945 and a photograph of a tramcar that later ran in Bendigo. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Black and white photograph of No. 25, at the depot, taken on 11/1/1945. Photo by Wal Jack - details on rear in his hand writing. Has part of depot building in background. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.On rear in blue ink "No 25, Depot Ballarat / Jan 11th, 1945" and in brackets "ex MMTB".tramways, trams, depot, secv, tram 25

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the Sturt St near Lydiard St .Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 Sturt St, showing Special, east bound, with the SEC offices in the background. Graeme Turnbull photograph, 13/3/1970. Tram has a "Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisement. In the background are shops for Valpied (Fruiters?) and "Blast Off"On the rear in pencil, "Ballarat Single Truck car 21 outside the SEC Offices in Sturt Street, 13/3/70. Graeme Turnbull photograph. and in ink in the top right hand corner, "13/3/70 AA-27"tramways, trams, sturt st, secv, tram 21

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the mid 1960's before the white strip was extended under the dash canopy lighting.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 36 and a single truck car at the SEC's Depot Junction. No. 36 has the destination of Mt Pleasant, and a "Cook with Electricity" roof advertisement. A single truck stands behind.On the Rear in ink "Wendouree Pde, Ballarat 8/64" and a "L. Marshall-Wood Photograph" stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, secv, depot junction, tram 36

Black and white photograph from a copy negative of No. 28 in the 1930's SEC colour scheme, probably very shortly after painting.tramways, trams, secv, colour schemes, tram 28

Sheet of leather, approx. 2mm thick, stained brown with four pockets formed on each side with another sheet of leather, stitched with dark brown cotton, on all sides to form pockets to hold eight blocks of tickets. Used by Ballarat or Bendigo Conductors until early 1970's to hold stocks of tickets prior to sale. Collected by Travis Jeffrey at an unknown date. See Reg. Item 2775 for a wallet holding 8 blocks of tickets.trams, tramways, secv, tickets, conductors

Copy photograph of Arthur Hugo in Inspectors Uniform, with the Union Hotel, Sturt St. in the background. Hat or cap badge is "Inspector". Original photograph had a number of creases throughout it. Possible taken March 1937. Note sign on the hotel - Jack Britt's Union Hotel Good Accommodation. Photo printed on Kodak Professional Paper. Taken on the same day as 3532 - a group photograph, Arthur is same uniform. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011. On rear in ink "Photo taken in Sturt St / Ballarat March 1937 / Inspector Arthur "Peter" Hugo.tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, sturt st, uniforms

Has strong association with the retirement event of SEC Inspector Arthur Hugo in 1956. Photos used in SEC News.2927 - Copy photograph of Arthur Hugo in Senior Inspectors Uniform at his retirement ceremony on 15/8/1956. Photo printed on Kodak Professional Paper. Note hat or cap badge "Senior Traffic Inspector". 2927.1 - Same photo, less cropped, could be the original of above. 2927 - On rear in ink "Senior Traffic Inspector Hugo's day of retirement Aug 15th 1956. Photo taken in SEC Offices Sturt St. Ballarat". 2927.1 - On rear in pencil "Insp. Peter Hugo" and "Kodak" in red pencil.tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, uniforms

Copy photograph of a newspaper cutting of Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Les Denmead, Tom Duke and Chris Hodgson talking in front of a tramcar in the depot. One of the depot workers is holding a lead light. Photo printed on Kodak Professional Paper. Photo probably taken just prior or at the time of Arthur Hugo's retirement from the SEC. Assumed taken August 1956 by The Courier Newspaper. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.On rear in ink "Photo taken at Tram Sheds. Group comprises / Tom Duke, Les Denmead, Arthur "Peter" Hugo, Chris Hodgson"tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, depot