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Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - ESCO Tram Destination Symbol, Circa 1913
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Tramcar Destination Sign used by the Electric Supply Company of Victoria on the Ballarat Electric Trams. The ESCo operated the Ballarat electric trams from 1905 to 1934. Tramcar destination symbols originated in a time when a large part of the population was illiterate. The symbols were displayed on the front of the tram enabling the public to easily identify a tram's destination. The destination signs had a painted circle in the middle, the colour indicated the tram's destination. This particular sign has a yellow circle indicating the destination was Lydiard Street North. See Reg No. 5488.Yields information about how the public related to the trams and their destinations.Square sheet of steel, painted dark green and with a painted yellow circle 125mm in diameter in the middle. Has two circular holes near one side with an extended slot for fastening over hooks or screw heads. Has at least two layers paint with slightly different shades; all layers of paint are flaking. One edge is partially rusted away.ballarat, tramways, tram, destination symbol, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat trams No.31 & No.15 in Sturt St
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photograph showing Ballarat tram no.15, travelling away from photographer, going East on Sturt St, and Tram No.31 turning out of Drummond St Sth into Sturt St."No31", "No 91", "No15", "KEN MAGOR Neg. No 1898"ballarat, ballarat tramways, no.15, n0.31, sturt st, drummond st sth -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Lower end of Sturt St showing two trams; one travelling West on Sturt St and another travelling East
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Lower end of Sturt St showing two trams; one travelling West on Sturt St and another travelling East. This appears to be a commercial photograph as it has 'STURT ST, BALLARAT" printed on the bottom margin"K. J. MAGOR Neg. No"ballarat, ballarat tramways, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram No.25 travelling East on Sturt St
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photograph includes a man walking across street towards the tram. This shows how people would wait on the footpath for their tram, and as the tram approached they would walk out on the street ready to board the tram as it came to a stop.Tram No.25 travelling East on Sturt St"3", "No25", "91", "KEN MAGOR Neg. No 1900"ballarat, ballarat tramways, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram No.22 travelling South on Wendouree Parade
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Tram No.22 travelling South on Wendouree Parade"P"ballarat, ballarat tramways, wendouree parade, lake wendouree -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumArtwork, other - Framed Photos of Sturt St Ballarat featuring Tram 11
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Series of photos donated to the museum by Brian Bongiorno, creator of the artwork for his home. Brian Bongiorno's family's' shop "Bongiorno's", which was located on Sturt Street, is featured in the central photograph.Wood frame containing 11 photographic prints of Sturt Street locations, featuring Tram 11 from Adelaide in top right hand corner. Framed with perspex card backing, paper, tape and fitted on the rear with a hanging cord.ballarat, ballarat tramways, sturt st, btm, tram 11, adelaide, south australia -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Suspension Strut Bolt Cap, Circa 1885
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885. It is cast in 2 halves and then the 2 pieces forged together. It is a poor example due to a poor sand system employed. Lack of wear markings suggests this item had not been extensively used or subject to extensive wear.Example of cable car suspension componentsCast item, two halves welded together and painted.ballarat, ballarat tramways, cable car, horse tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Tramway overhead wire 'Ear'
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used to suspend a tramway contact wire from catenary wires, or directly from a span pole. The contact wire is placed between the two halves and clamped in place by fastening the screws. Shows how tramway contact wire is suspended.A brass casting with various attachment points. The lower part is cast in two halves, with one side attached to the other with eight brass screws.ballarat, tramways, overhead, wiring, ear -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Conductors Bag
... Ballarat Tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used by Conductor's or one many operators to dispense tram tickets from, receive cash (notes and coins) and provide change. Also had space for their ticket journal and trip journals.Demonstrates the method in which conductors stored tickets and fares. Leather bag with outside pocket (for ticket wallet) with metal strips on openable section, fitted with steel catch, and adjustable shoulder strap. Has been fitted with a steel divider inside. Sewn heavy brown leather. White and brown cotton thread used. Four steel studs attached to the bottom to allow bag to be freestanding. btm, ballarat tramway museum, ballarat tramways, conductors, conductors bag, fares, cash bag, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, late 1940's or early 1950's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the tram services and the Ballarat A Power Station.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 11 southbound in Ripon St passing Ballarat A power station.trams, tramways, ripon st, ballarat a power station, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Sturt St near Lyons St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 26 westbound in Sturt St at Lyons St. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond St North. In the background is Mount Warrenheip and the Town Hall.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st, lyons st, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, tram 30 at the City terminus, Nov. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the intersection of Lydiard St and Sturt St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Nov 1969 of No. 30 at the City terminus and then crossing Lydiard St on its way to Victoria St. In the background on .1 is the Santa Tram, No. 18. As well the shelter at the City tram terminus, the National Mutual building, the Town Hall, Georges Sea Food bar and V. F Gemmola Chemist.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, Photo - very derelict former Ballarat Horse tram, Sep. 1968
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about another horse tram body in Ballarat, through very derelict.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Sept 1968 of a very derelict former Ballarat Horse tram in the backyard of a Ballarat backyard.ballarat, tramways, trams, horse trams, sale of trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 5, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 on private tour - View Point line, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about a special tram service during March 1969 and some unusual moves.Set of four Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969 of a special tram that apparently ran from the depot via View Point, shunted at Ripon St and again at Hospital corner. ..1 - No. 26 running a special in Wendouree Parade, View Point, with the Lake View Hotel. .2 - ditto - and a catering company in the view, as well as a Telephone box. .3 - running from Ripon St into Sturt St. .4 - shunting at Hospital corner - then possibly crossed 34 at Parker St Loop - see 7668. .5 - ditto, but before .4, with the tram rounding the corner from the North side of Sturt St into Drummond St. It would then appear that the tram then reversed a bit before going back into Sturt St onto the South side. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.ballarat, tramways, trams, view point, wendouree parade, ripon st, hospital corner, sturt st, tours, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Sturt St West Parker St Loop.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed March 1969 of Nos. 34 and 26 crossing at the Parked St loop in Sturt St west loop. No. 34 is heading for Mt Pleasant and has a Trotting at Bray Raceway auxiliary board and No. 26 running a Special. Shows how's the motor vehicle traffic had to veer out past trams. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.Has in red ink "Sturt St Loop"ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st west, parker st loop, tram 26, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram 26 in Sturt St West, near Parker St, Nov. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens area.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Nov. 1969 of 26 in Sturt St West, near Parker St, showing Mt Pleasant.ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st west, parker st loop, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 11 northbound in Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade North Gardens area.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Fb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Wendouree Parade in the North Gardens. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 11 northbound in Lydiard St North, with the cutting concrete wall before Gregory St, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The concrete wall behind the tram was removed following closure of the SEC operated system and reconstruction of the street.Yields information about the Lydiard St line and in particular the concrete cutting wall before Gregory St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Lydiard St North, with the cutting concrete wall before Gregory St Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st north, gregory st, tram 11 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Lydiard St line and the terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus looking through the Cemetery gates with the passenger shelter on the right hand side.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, cemetery, shelters, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Tram No. 41 at the Sebastopol terminus, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Sebastopol terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Sebastopol terminus, with the Royal Mail Hotel behind. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North.ballarat, tramways, trams, sebastopol, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, No. 41 running into the SEC Wendouree Parade depo, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade and the depot entry.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 41 running into the SEC Wendouree Parade depot, with a destination of Victoria St.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, No. 34 and 37 crossing at the Duncan St loop in Drummond St North, Mar. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Drummond St line and the Mills St loop area and a special tram tour using No. 37.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 34 and 37 crossing at the Duncan St loop in Drummond St North. No. 34 has destination of Gardens via Drummond North, while No. 37 running a special service. .2 - No. 37 in the loop by itself. See Reg Items 7675, 7678, 7681, 7684, 7686, 7705 and 7713."Duncan St Loop Drummond St" in red ink.ballarat, tramways, trams, drummond st nth, mill st loop, tram 34, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Trams crossing at the Grey St loop in Albert St, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Grey St Loop, Albert St Sebastopol.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 36 (Sebastopol) and 41 (Lydiard St Nth) crossing at the Grey St loop in Albert St.ballarat, tramways, trams, sebastopol, grey st, albert st, tram 36, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 6, Andrew Howlett, Myer Christmas tram No. 18 - Wendouree Parade, Dec. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the launch or a Santa event in 1969 for the Myer Santa Tram at Mt Pleasant.Set of 6 Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Nov 1969 of No.18 as the Myer Santa Christmas tram possibly at the time of its formal launch and one (Dec 1969) in City Loop. .1 - No. 18 leaving the depot in Wendouree Parade .2 - In Wendouree Parade .3 - No. 11 and 18 crossing - No. 17 has a Twin Lakes sign and Briquettes roof advert .4 - No. 30 and 18 crossing at the Grant St loop with a Mobil service station in the background. .5 - At the Mt Pleasant terminus with a number of people and a Father Christmas - Barkly St .6 - In the City Loop, Dec. 1969 along with another tram. Has the Big W and Dickens stores in the background."Duncan St Loop Drummond St" in red ink.ballarat, tramways, trams, santa tram, myer, christmas trams, decorated trams, wendouree parade, barkly st, grant st, mt pleasant, tram 18, tram 11, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, No. 37 running a Special service, Mar 1969?
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade near St Aidans Drive and a special tram.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 37 running a Special service, photographed just before St Aidans Drive. See Reg Items 7675, 7678, 7681, 7684, 7686, 7705 and 7713.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 2, Andrew Howlett, No. 21 as Begonia Festival Show Boat, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Sturt St and the Begonia Festival Showboat tram of 1969.Set of two Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 21 as Begonia Festival Show Boat passing the Town Hall with the destination of Gardens via Drummond St. .2 - trailing photo - with the Coles and Fletcher Jones stores in the background. Advertising the 1969 Begonia Festival. ballarat, tramways, trams, begonia festival, decorated trams, sturt st, city, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 3, Andrew Howlett, SEC Ballarat tram depot, Feb. 1969
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the SEC depot and Wendouree Parade.Set of three Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb 1969 of the depot and Wendouree Parade. .1 - No. 38 on 0 road at the depot with another bogie car behind. .2 - General view of the front of the depot. .3 - view of the depot fan with a tram approaching the Depot ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, wendouree parade, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 3, Andrew Howlett, Lydiard St North level crossing, March 1969?
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Lydiard St Nth line, the level crossing and the terminus.Set of three Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 37 .1 - while running a special crossing at the Lydiard St North level crossing at the Railway Station. Has the Reid's Coffee Palace and Railway Station in the background. .2 - No. 37 and a single trucker carrying a "Trotting at Bray Raceway" auxiliary board, at the Lydiard St North terminus. Has the shelter on the right-hand side. .3 - No. 37 waiting at the terminus. See Reg Items 7675, 7678, 7681, 7684, 7686, 7705 and 7713.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, railway station, shelters, level crossings, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, No. 26 eastbound in Wendouree Parade nearing Forest St, Feb 1969?
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade near Forest St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb 1969 of No. 26 eastbound in Wendouree Parade nearing Forest St. Has destination of Victoria St. Is approaching a request tram stop.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, forest st, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Andrew Howlett, Trams crossing at Barrett Ave or Depot Loop, Feb 1969?
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Wendouree Parade at the depot loop and the Begonia Festival tram of 1969 and a special tram service.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Mar 1969 of No. 26 eastbound crossing Begonia Festival Showboat tram No. 21 at the Barrett Ave or Depot Loop. No. 26 is running a Special. One of a series of tour photos - see Reg item 7667, 7668, 7683 and 7701.ballarat, tramways, trams, wendouree parade, decorated trams, begonia festival, depot loop, barrett ave, tram 26, tram 21
