Bogie tram 37 at the Sebastopol terminus, about 1971. Tram ready to depart for Lydiard St. North, has Royal Mail Hotel in view, with two cars (Holden and a Vauxhall?) in photo, shows overhead and pan quite well. No borders on photo. Copies details: copy 1 - has borders, copy 2 ditto and laminated. Hi Res scan of the negative added 8/5/2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, sebastopol, royal mail hotel , tram 37

Side on view of No. 13 turning from Barkly St into Main St. Tram fitted with twin lakes sign under headlight. Taken early 1970's. Image not quite square in photographic paper.trams, tramways, ballarat, mt pleasant , tram 13

Bogie Tram No. 41, with Gardens Via Drummond North, travelling towards City in Barkly St. Ballarat. Has two 'Johnnie Walker Ads' on sides.trams, tramways, ballarat, barkly st, mt pleasant , tram 41

Photograph of front of depot, over exposed for building but Ok for trams within depot. Three single truckers on 1,2 and 4 roads. ? on 1, 33 on 2, and 12 on 4.trams, tramways, ballarat, depot , tram 33, 12

Night photograph of single truckers 26 (front) and 28 parked in City Loop, with lights on. Taken early 1970's. Two cars parked kerb, Holden and a Morris Minor, with parking meters. In rear is the buildings of Edments Hartleys, and Patersons.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., city loop , tram 26, 28

Photograph of SEC No. 12, with dash canopy lighting, but small white stripe, at Victoria St. terminus in early 1960's. Conductor turning pole, with a large number of passengers about to board, including one pram. On a Sunday afternoon? Tram has a 'Twin Lakes, every Sunday' sign on front. Large trees in background. Image on data base file, made from digital photo of photo 22/6/02, replaced with hi res scan of neg 9-5-2020. trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, victoria st., tram 12

Negative No. N378 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat No. 17 outbound in Bridge St. for Victoria St. in 1959 or 1960. Photo taken after tram has passed. Has Bourne liquid plastic ad on rear of tram. Two small triangles in corners. Car number over headlight. Photographed by tram stop, with Coles store in background. A few parked cars and some cars on the streets. Date of photo on folder - 11/6/1960. Note: Reg Item 858 of Ron Fluck of 31/12/58 shows tram number to the side of the headlight while Wal Jack (Reg. Item 396) of 23/1/61 shows tram fitted with dash canopy lights. Large print of this photo made for display 1995c. Item updated when negative added to collection - 11/5/2003. Hi -Res Image available for this photo, on CD ex Harris House of Photography see Reg Item - 4457. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper print of original photo in folder 73.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR34A" in red ink, "BA5" in pencil, date stamp of "11 Jun 1960" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, ballarat, coles, victoria st., bridge st., tram 17

Black and white photo of No. 31, inward bound from Victoria St. crossing the Buniyong railway overbridge. Meaghers Hotel in background and ad for Eureka Caravan park. No cars on the road. 'Smash Imperialism' graffiti on bridge beam. Tram fitted with lights, small number over headlight, and long Twin Lakes sign under headlight. Image on data base file, made from digital photo of photo 22/6/02.trams, tramways, ballarat, victoria st., tram 31

Photograph of a group of Ballarat Crew or trammies photographed while waiting for their next trams by Travis Jeffery at the City terminus. Has tram No. 25 in the background. Note the padlock tin between the two Connies.Photograph of four Ballarat trammies, crews, on a seat on the north side of Sturt St waiting to go for next trip. From left to right, Norman Lorensini, Ray Curnow, Maurice Shillington, and Ted Edmonds. Has cash tin on seat. In background is tram 25, Commonwealth bank, (old) and the Newsagent kiosk. Taken during 1959. Additional prints made by John Phillips April 1999. 1x 203H x 254W to Marlene Lorensini 4 Duke St. Ballarat, home 53 317 592 for Norms 80th Birthday. Also 1 x 203H x 254W and 89H x 140 Prints for archives. Negative from Travis Jeffrey donated to Museum at same time. 406 large print - 02-02-04 - small print - 1999 - 01-01-57 large print - 01-01-71 - added 20-07-2006 - 278H x 355W Image revised 9/5/2020 from the negative of the photo held.trams, tramways, ballarat, crews, personnel, 25, tram 25

Photograph taken after tram has passed, of No. 12 heading up Sturt St. hill, passing City loop. Tram fitted with large white stripe, Twin Lakes sign under headlight. Destination showing Victoria St. Many Holdens in photograph and some Ford motor cars. Good photo of buildings on south side of Sturt St. at the time, T&G corner building in photo. Image on data base file, made from digital photo of photo 22/6/02.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., city loop, tram 12

Negative No. N387 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat No. 39 passing depot junction, in 1961. Tram fitted with lights and small white stripe. Small triangles in corners of front dash. Ad for 60/40 dancing at Civil hall on front of tram. Showing Victoria Street destination. Lake in background, no other vehicles. Photo by Travis Jeffrey, who advised could be Dave Kellett driving. Date of photo on folder 5/9/1960. Date of photo could be incorrect, due to fitting of lights taking place late 1960. Large print of this photo made for display 1995c. Item updated when negative added to collection - 1/6/2003. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper print of original photo in folder 73.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR40A" in red ink, "BA14" in pencil, date stamp of "5 Sep 1960" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, ballarat, wendouree parade, tram 39

ill, p.15.non-fictionA short history of the preserved Ballarat Vintage Tramway in Victoria.tramways - ballarat, preserved trams - ballarat - history

Photograph shows Ballarat 28 after it has been converted to a one-man tram with doors and blinds. Steps are folded up. See reference document for tramcar history. Based on the background, photographed at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade late 1930's or early 1940s. Has the SEC green and cream colour scheme. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 28 after completion of its conversion to a one-man tram.Black and white print on paper.tramways, ballarat, tram 28, gardens loop, wendouree parade

Gives details with an index of the rules for Motorman, Conductors, and both types of employees together. Has an "Issued to" form inside the front cover - no entries. Has printer details on inside title sheet and on rear sheet and print stock details "FTY 18-8,-1507/40 on inside front only." Printed by the Government Printer H.E. Daw. Glued into the rear of the book is SEC By-Law No. 1, brown covers giving definitions, fares and charges, regulations re passengers, behaviour, smoking, dangerous goods, luggage, and behaviour of crews. Gives a schedule of fares and charges for Ballarat, Bendigo, and Geelong. Fares applied from 1937 to 1949. (See also item 3110). Printed by the Government Printer H Green. Details names of SEC Commissioners, Minister in Charge of Electrical Undertakings.Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC issued rules to employees on how they should behave and perform their duties safely. Yields information on particular items and operations.Booklet with green cloth covers, titled in gold block "State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Tramways - Rules Governing Employees - May 1936"on heavy card with inside paper covers on heavy paper and 24 pages printed both sides, with stitched pages with white cotton. By-Law 1 dated 9/3/1937 has been glued into the back of the book.tramways, ballarat, secv rules, by-laws, tickets, fares, motormen, conductors

Colour prints of the BTPS Sebastopol store following the arrival of W3 class 661 and W4 class 671, about June 1975. Possibly taken on the day of arrival. The No. 9 truck purchased at the same time can be seen in front of No. 661. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS trams stored at Sebastopol June 1975.Set of two Colour prints on plain paper.tramcars, tramways, ballarat, btps, sebastopol, offsite store, tram 671, tram 661

Black and white print of BTPS 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite site store following its return from Melbourne in Feb. 1979 Australia Day Parade. Alongside is tram 661. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite store during June 1979Black and white print on Kodak paper dated June 1979tramcars, tramways, ballarat, tram 14, btps, sebastopol, offsite store

Colour print of the BTPS Sebastopol store late 1978 with trams 11 (part outside), 671, 661 and 33. Tram 33 was taken to the depot on 11/12/1978 when 14 was taken to Melbourne for the 1979 Australia Day Pagent. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS trams stored at Sebastopol late 1978.Colour print on plain paper.tramcars, tramways, ballarat, btps, sebastopol, offsite store, tram 11, tram 671, tram 661, tram 14

Ill, p.41.non-fiction A pictorial and nostalgic look at the last days of the SEC trams and the first decade of the Ballarat vintage tramwaytramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history

Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat

Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat

Yields information about the appearance of Ballarat 42 in Albert St Sebastopol prior to the closure of the tramway.Black and White Photograph of Ballarat No. 23, Ex Adelaide tram, in Skipton St, near Rubicon St, inbound with the Destination of Lydiard St Nth. Note the partial use of the weather blinds. Photographed during the 1930's , prior to repainting as the Gold tram. Has Atlantic petrol bowsers in the background and an Atlantic sign. Photo used on page 10 of Destination City. Very similar image to Wal Jack photo - see Reg item 5158 Peter Duckett Collection. See Destination EaglehawkOn rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161."trams, tramways, ballarat, skipton st, adelaide, rubicon st, tram 23

Yields information in the form of a letter from an active tram enthusiast at the time recommending that part of the Ballarat system be retained for heritage tramway operation by the TMSV.Two typed A4 size sheets, photocopied, undated, early 1971 written by Dave Macartney of Albert Park to a number of people recommending that the TMSV establish a tramway museum in Ballarat around the shores of Lake Wendouree. Includes a map showing a possible track layout. Gives supporting cases, issues, problems, notes tourism potential, street running and other matters. Has been hand address to "Graeme". Dave Macartney advised 6/10/2007 that written November 1970, 50 copies made."Graeme" in blue ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, preservation, tmsv

Yields information about the construction of the Trackwork on the depot fan and some of the people who undertook the work.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 26/12/1972 about the BTPS's hopes to have the tramway operable in time for the Begonia Festival in March! Quotes Richard Gilbert, Society Secretary about the work being carried out, progress so far and that the work is being done by Volunteers. Features a photo of Richard Gilbert, Stuart Lodington and Warren Doubleday in front of the depot, laying 2 to 3 road points. See Reg Item 3822 for a print of the actual photograph.In red ink in top right hand corner "26/12/72"trams, tramways, ballarat, access track, btps, begonia festival

Small red band at top, white band with letters CARS STOP HERE and large red band underneath, on both sides to indicate to drivers a compulsory stop. That is, all tram to stop at the location. The same sign was used for the same purpose in Melbourne. Has three holes for screws on the upstand or folded section. See item 9570 for a "HAIL CARS HERE" version. Demonstrates the signage used by the SEC (and the MMTB) to indicate tram stops and in particular compulsory tram stops. Piece of sheet steel folded to give an upstand or method of attachment to a pole, enameled with red, white, and black paint for use at tram stops. Two copies held.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, tram stops, furniture

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Trams - 2014" containing full colour photographs of Bendigo, Ballarat, Melbourne, Adelaide, Geelong, Sydney, Brisbane, and Transporting Art Melbourne trams. Has a punched hole along the top edge to enable wall use. Provides dates for holidays, school holidays and Pension payment days and phases of the moon. Produced by Topmill Pty Ltd and distributed by Gordon & Gotch Pty Ltd. Photos by A. W. Perry, Maurice Kelly and Ken Smith,trams, tramways, ballarat, geelong, sydney, brisbane, brisbane, transporting art, tram 84, tram 38, tram 605, tram 469, tram 214, tram 367, tram 361, tram 26, tram 20, tram 277, tram 1930, tram 992, tram 863, tram 336, tram 30, tram 11, tram 1451

Twenty page booklet on the history, operation and tramcars of Ballarat, produced by the Nth Sydney Boys High School Railway Club in July 1971. Printed on a wax cut stencil process, with manilla colour covers, drawings, maps, track layout, fleet list, gives tentative closure dates, route descriptions, sketches, stapled on edge. Title "The Ballarat Tram". Stapled on the left hand side. pdf image of copy - may not open properly in dbtext. find file and open directly.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat

Book - 40 page + covers, book describing the last days of the SECV's Ballarat operation, the formation of the BTPS and the first 10 years of the BTPS operating. Cover-card with photos in green ink. Title = "Ten Years" Book has 40 photos, four drawings, list of SECV trams at Sept. 1971.Has a $2.50 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, btps, closure

Sixteen page book plus card covers titled "The Reconstruction of The Victorian Provincial Tramways", an illustrated account of the Victorian provincial tramways prior to and after take-over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the work done to rehabilitate them for further service. Compiled by Bob Prentice, published by the Haddon Tramway Workshops 1976. Outlines the creation of the SEC, the takeover of the private companies by the SEC and the question who would run their tramways, the condition of the tramways at the time of the SEC takeover, reconstruction work and maps of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Has a line drawing of Geelong No. 4 on title page.Has a $2.50 sticker in the top right hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, secv, reconstruction, maps