Photograph of W4 671 in Pipers livery and SEC Ballarat 14 on the Ballarat Tramway Museum depot fan c2010. Tram 671 was given the Pipers livery during 2009. Photographer unknown. Yields information about trams 671 and 14 c2010Colour print with plain back.tramcars, tramways, w4 class, tram 671, tram 14, pipers

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 17/6/1972 of the moving of tram 26 into the depot the previous day. Has photo of tram 26 at Gardens Loop with a "TRAM DISPLAY" sign at the end. Caption notes as being moved from the old to the new depot. Quotes BTPS Vice President, Mr. M. Calnin about the move, the future plans and interest created during the move. Article also mentions that the old depot is to be auctioned by the SEC that day (17/6/1972). Demolition commenced within one month - see Reg. item 1791. Gives details of the move arrangements. See Reg. item 1788 and 1792 for further references and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972. btps, moving trams, gardens loop

Yields information about the operation by the Begonia Festival and in particular when 661 was repainted.Set of 8 colour prints of BTPS trams during the 1984 Begonia Festival, just after the repainting of 661 has been completed. Each print has two small copies of the main photo on the right hand side. Printed on Sakuracolor paper. .1 - 661, 27 and 38 at the depot .2 - 661 at St Aidans drive with the parking fee collectors in the view. Interior cab view showing controller, brake handle and pressure gauge. .3 - crossing 14 at the loop. .4 - 661 and 27 at the depot .5 - interior view of No. 14 .6 - interior view of depot with 28 and 26 being rebuilt in the view. .7. - interior view of 661 .8 - interior view of 661 with the tram being swept out. trams, tramways, begonia festival, btm, depot, wendouree parade, tram 661, tram 27, tram 38, tram 14, tram 28, tram 26

Pressed metal plate with corners trimmed and rounded, top section partly folded with two slotted holes, four with sides folded to give strengthening to the plate, painted with a white background and the letter "M" and numbers painted in red, to give a Run Number Plate for Malvern Depot. Painted with the same detail on either side of the plate. Used by Malvern Depot until they were phased out and replaced with the Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system c1990. Used to identify the depot and "run number" or timetable that the tram was running on, two in each tram, to enable monitoring by inspectors and crews. M74 See Also Reg Item 189 and associated item for other examples of Malvern plates. Strengthening of the plate was the result of damage by crews to the plain sheet type.trams, tramways, mmtb, timetables, buses, trams, inspectors, malvern depot

Black and white copy of Batchelder photo: taken from Pall Mall opposite Bull Street, showing Town Hall, water hydrant right foreground. Gas lamps on and adjacent to Macords Hotel. Covered wagon to left of Bull Street, J. Parker grocer and Provision merchant and Carmicheals Tannery and Grindery ? Depot on left. On back in pencil '40' In image 'J. Parker, grocer and provision merchant' 'Bendigo Tannery Depot' James Carmichael/Leather Grindery.Batchelderplace, streetscape, bull street

Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in building the depot fan and access track.Set of 3 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm sq slides of various works at the BTPS depot during 1972 / 1974 .1 - 26 and 38 on 3 road - one road has been commenced, overhead work commenced. 26 has a Trotting at Bray Raceway sign on it. .2 - Warren Doubleday on roof of 26 and Richard Gilbert with the Trolley Pole. .3 - 38 outside the depot with the spare maximum traction wheels in front.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot, track construction, signs, overhead, tram 26, tram 38

Series of four Black and white photographs of tram 26 being operated following maintenance in Wendouree Parade. The tramcar record sheets note that the car was lifted 15-3-1975 and lowered 27-7-1975 and tested on the same day. Seems to have re-entered service on 28/9/1975. .1 - At Gardens Loop. .2 - At depot Junction .3 - At St Aidans Drive with Andrew Hall standing at the rear of the tram. .4 - at depot Junction. trams, tramways, btps, gardens loop, maintenance, wendouree parade, depot junction, st aidans drive, tram 26

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track in Wendouree Parade and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/2/1973- photo of tram lines being ripped up in Wendouree Parade at what would appear to be the site of Depot Loop, though possibly at the junction for the SEC depot. Has a point casting in the foreground and the church on the corner of Forest St. in the background. Has arm of excavator and a worker crossing the ripped up track as well. On top has a caption small note about the work and reference to Lydiard St. works.date in pencil of "13/2/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, track removal, sec depot, depot loop

Negative No. N312 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of the W6 988 entering the depot fan at the then new Preston depot, with another tram (W2) travelling on Plenty Road in the background. A tower truck stands to the left hand side of the photograph. Workmen in the background. Tram being used to check overhead etc. Date of photo 19/6/1955 Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, preston depot., plenty road, tram w6 988

Newspaper Clipping from an August 1980 supplement to The Courier, Ballarat, about tourist attractions in the Ballarat district. On page 3 is an item about the BTPS repainting the trams in old colour schemes. Mentions 28, 38 , 26 and 11. Also gives notes about the Museum's operations. Features a photograph of No. 38 outside the depot in the final SEC colour scheme, prior to the extensions of the depot being carried out. On page 6 is an item about Sovereign Hill.btps, ballarat, colour schemes, livery

Black & White photo of M&MTB tram No. 1033 at North Fitzroy tram depot, prior to going on an AETA tour on 7/4/1956. Tram showing destination of "SPECIAL", has auxiliary board of "AETA", an AETA tour board on front bumper and panel on front dash "SOLVE TRAFFIC CONGESTION, MOVE PEOPLE NOT VEHICLES". Trams 1027 and 1029 in depot fan and others with numbers obscured. See also Reg item 1620.2 for negative of this item.On rear in btm rh corner, "Geoff Grant, 7 Apr 1956 Victoria"trams, tramways, melbourne, north fitzroy depot, aeta, tours , tram 1033

Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2015 - 2016. Photo of trams 27 and 671 at depot junction Jan. 2015 following the reconstruction of Wendouree Parade. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in green block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Trams 27 & 671 at Depot Junction 2015. Photo P. Winspur" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, depot junction, btm, wendouree parade, road works

Yields information about Ballarat 's 29 decorated for the 1939 Ballarat Floral Festival and its appearance and its use and publicity.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph featuring the 1939 Floral Tram, Ballarat No. 29 decorated for the 1939 floral festival at the depot looking back to the depot buildings. Wal's Album notes give the date as 2-3-1939. Printed on Velox paper, but no other details. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativetrams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, depot, tram 29

"Procession of Australia - Soviet Friendship League Sunday 7 November 1943 Memo from Assistant Manager to Depot Masters about flying flags on depots and other buildings. Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, about the procession of ATC Cadets through city streets. 5 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to various inspectors. Memos dated November 1943.Notations written in pencil on several memos.trams, tramways, procession, soviet friendship league, events

Black & White Photograph by the TMSV Sales of a cable car set being hauled out of the North Fitzroy depot, Nicholson St, c1938 by a horse. Normally a tractor was used for this purpose. Note the large drainage pit on the gutter and that the grip mechanism has been lifted out plus the Bundy clock on the depot wall. Photo print was printed backwards - image i2 has been corrected. Image has been reproduced from a movie - Commuting by Cable?Has the TMSV Sales stamp on rear and "1938" on the rear in pencil.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, nicholson st, north fitzroy, bundy clock

Set of 5 black and white photographs of the Glenhuntly depot sub-station, taken by the photographic section of the Dept of Infrastructure during early 1999. .1 - interior view of sub-station showing a rotary converter, crane rail and substation equipment. .2 - ditto .3 - High Voltage cable entry points .4 - view of Glenhuntly Depot showing location of sub-station through the large doors. .5 - Transformer with Mike Ryan standing alongsideEach photo has on the rear a "Copyright Department of Infrastructure with details for reordering and a hand written numbers - 1999 - 101 to 110 (not all photos printed).trams, tramways, substation, rotary converters, glenhuntly tram depot

The medal relates to John Henry Goodall VX95342, enlisted 2.9.1944, discharged 10.8.1945 with the rank of Pte in 2 TRG Depot AAMC. John is the brother of Allan Goodall DFC, refer Cat No 543.2.Single British War Medal 1939 - 45 with ribbon attached, not mounted."VX95342 J.H. Goodall"awards, medals, british

This jacket belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured woollen jacket which fastens along the centre via four metal buttons. Two hip-height pockets with external flap; two chest pockets with pleat in centre fastened via a metal button. Fabric belt around waist held in place by two fabric loops on back and fastened through metal buckle and loop. Collar carries two metal rising sun badges on the left and right side. Two epaulettes on either shoulder are held in place by a button and carries a badge reading "AWAS". Colour patch on both left and right side is square, half green and half black. Interior label on base of neck.Label reads "V 579/1943/SIZE/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA/D. MORTLOCK/VF518245". Rising sun badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES." Buttons read "AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES."world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This skirt belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured skirt constructed of six panels in A-style shape. Skirt hemmed by hand on interior. Skirt fastened via four hook and eye on the left hand side and two fabric strips which pass through two buckles on the back waistband. Two angled pockets on front.world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This shirt belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Light khaki-coloured shirt with detatchable collar (UA09.4.2), long sleeves. Shirt is fastened with five bakelite or plastic brown buttons. Three button holes along the collar line attach to detatchable collar, possibly via cufflink-style fasteners. Shoulders each carry an epaulette with a canvas badge, embroidered with the letters "A.W.A.S." in white' epaulette fastened by brown button. Light khaki to white topstitching throughout. Inscribed on interior of collar on label is "N 332 1943/Made in Australia/SIZE 13". Handwritten on interior collar "VF518245/PTE MORTLOCK, D/A.W.A.S."world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This tie belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Khaki-coloured tie with pointed end. Rising sun bdage (UA09.5) sits on tie at sternum height.Interior of tie reads "VF518245 MORTLOCK"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

This badge belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245) who was part of the Australian Womens Army Service (AWAS). Dorothy Mortlock was born in Swan Hill and enlisted with the 3rd AUST AWS REC DEPOT.Rising sun badge in bronze-coloured metal with pin and loop on reverse for attachment to tie.Badge reads "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH/MILITARY FORCES"world war ii, second world war, wwii, women, australian women's army service

Advertisement for Darra-Jon Dry Cleaners and Dyers, Greensborough depot in Main Street near theatre. Copied from a booklet produced by Greensborough Primary School [Gr2062] in 1954, entries are sponsors of the publication.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.greensborough primary school, darra-jon dry cleaners and dyers, main street greensborough

Black and White - SEC tram depot interior view with a former Hawthorn Tramways Trust tramcar and a single truck car in the view, along with a set of wheels. Taken by A T Miles Nov. 1969.Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway depot interior during 1969.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sec depot, htt

Photo shows Ballarat 34 at the Australian Electric Traction Museum (AETM) at St Kilda Adelaide. Standing in front of the AETM's depot, showing the destination of City Oval. Behind the tram is Ballarat 21. Yields information about Ballarat 34 soon after its arrival in Adelaide and removal of the dash canopy lighting.Black and white photograph printTMSV Shop stamptrams, tramways, tram 34, aetm, st kilda tramway museum, adelaide

Used by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. to identify its employees, in this case from Richmond car house or depot. Used until about 1916 when replaced by badges marked for the Tramway Board.Demonstrates the method of identifying cable tram employees.Round pressed brass badge with the letters "M.T&O.Co. Rd 66". On the rear of the badge, are two metal lugs have been soldered onto the badge and a single-piece leather strap with a buttonhole cut into it to enable it to be worn on a uniform.trams, tramways, cable trams, employees pass, mto co, richmond depot

The document outlines the history of Kew Depot, the tram services operated, dates and important events in its operational history, from 1908 to 1965. Dated 10/10/1990, written by K Kimber?Yields information about Kew Tram Depot.Report - 3 A4 sheets, stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, kew depot, events

Set of 5 stories of a conductress at Essendon and Brunswick depots, early 1950s. 1 - Jenson at the Junction 2 - Market Day - a set of verse 3 - The Thwarting 4 - The Collision 5 - The lost knickersDemonstrates a set of amusing stores as recalled by a conductress.Set of 9 photocopied foolscap sheets - stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, mmtb, inspectors, crews, accidents, conductresses, oral history

Photograph of No.43 without trolley poles being moved by No. 35 at Wendouree Depot 13-4-1956. Photo by Wal Jack, see item 5211 for a digital image. Note the "Belmont" destination.Yields information about bogie trams prior to entering service in Ballarat.Copy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, bogie trams, depot, wendouree parade, new trams, tram 43, tram 35

Dedicated phone lines were often connected between FCV District Offices and firetowers or local depots. These lines were activated by winding the metal handle to ring the bell at the other end of the line.Bakelite phone with handset and winder. Made of Bakelite.radios, forests commission victoria (fcv)