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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic object - Colouring Book, David Frost, "The Ballarat Tramway Colouring and Activity Book", 1989
Sixteen page Colouring book - A4 size, formed from folded 4 No. A3 size sheets stapled together with eight drawings to be coloured in or other activities prepared by David Frost. Prepared originally in about 1988, placed on sale at the depot in 1989. Has drawings of California Combination tramcars, Toastrack trams, Bogie trams, One-man trams, a maze drawing for the horse tram, a join the dots drawing, decode this message and a mathematical problem. Copies on sale prepared by photocopying. Originally prepared with the BTPS name on the front cover, later changed to the BTM. 2250.1 - Brown Interoffice Envelope containing originals, letter from David Frost about reproductions, how many made, dates etc. Added 23/11/2010.tram, trams, btps, colouring book, sales items -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), c1938
Yields information ex Adelaide A class trams that were rebuilt by the SEC mid 1930's for service in Ballarat and the as painted conditionBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of Ballarat No. 21 following conversion work by the SEC to enclose the ends of the car for Ballarat conditions from ex Adelaide No. 10. Photographed in the depot yard. 1358.1 - looking towards to the depot building. 1358.2 - looking towards Wendouree Parade. 2nd copy of both photos added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley collection of photographs, received 5/2007, large formats 203H x 253W. See also btm3903 for duplicate images and high resolution images. Hi Res scan of neg added 16/5/2020.tramways, trams, adelaide, mmtb, conversion, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 4, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductors, a view of the tram at night and the formal launch of the tram by the SECSet of three Black and white photo prints from a collected negative of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. 1362.1 - Photographed in the depot fan, showing 'SPECIAL', has depot buildings in the background. 1362.2 - Night photograph of the tram at a loop - showing "Lydiard St. North'. 1362.3 - Night photograph, possibly at the Official Launch, with a large group of mainly hatted gentlemen standing for the photo by the tramcar, with the Motorman at the controls. 1362.4 - same print as 1362.1, but taken from a photograph album - 3 copies, added 15/6/2009, donation ex William F. Scott. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram and 2524 for notes regarding the Official Launch and another photograph.. Copy 2 - of all above photographs added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - larger size prints. See Reg Item 3909 for an original mounted print of 1362.3. See Reg Item 3910 for an original mounted print of 1362.2. See Reg Item 3911 for an original mounted print of 1362.1. High res scans of negatives changed over 13/5/2020. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.1362.4 - "Ballarat car 23 / Basil W. Miller Collection"tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Lardner family, Apr. 2000
A complimentary letter from a child of the Lardner Family that arrived at the depot (placed under the door) on 12 April 2000, with drawings and a note on computer printer paper with perforated holes on the sides. 1429.1 - Drawing of the depot building with tracks outside, with No. 6 road highlighted and with a note "best". Two people with bikes in from of the shed, shows sign and a tree. 1429.2 - two sheets of same computer paper, addressed "Dear the Tramline People" on one side, a sketch of tram 13, and two written notes, from the "Lardner family"BTM letter Date stamp and item no. - arrived at the depot 12 Apr 2000 and given the item No. "9136" in black ink.trams, tramways, children, btm, complimentary, drawings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram bids for City", 6/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 9 of The News, Ballarat, Wednesday December 6, 1995 featuring the launch of the BTM's W4 671 in the City of Ballarat's colours. Features a black and white photo of 671 on the depot fan Notes comments by Peter Hiscock for the reinstatement of trams in Ballarat and comments by the Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson and the launch of the tram itself.trams, tramways, city of ballarat, 671, ballarat city tramway, ceremonies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Costly questions to ask on trams", 31/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Letter to the Editor of The Courier, 31/1/1996 written by D.H. Woodward, Melbourne Road, Ballarat questioning the costs for returning trams to Ballarat, traffic problems, safety, use, depot, overhead wires and note that any decision should wait until an elected council returns. Cutting also contains a letter regarding the sale of the kiosk (View Point) and a Burns cartoon, about the "The Kennett Factor". See also items 1467 and 1469."31/1/96" in blue ink on the bottom edge and three "X" marks in black ink.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram carries Ballarat message to City Circle", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article from the front page of The Courier, Saturday 24/2//1996 written by Ian Haberfield with photo by Herman Ruyg of BTM W4 671 leaving the depot loaded on a truck the previous day end route to Melbourne to run on the city Circle tram route. Tram has "City Circle" showing in destination box. Notes comments by Peter Hiscock about the tram itself, the BTM works, and that Alan Brown, Public Transport Minister has granted permission for the tram to run on the City Circle.trams, tramways, btm, city circle, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association (ATMOEA), "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 9, Sept. 1991", Sep. 1991
... on the front cover a photo (see image) of Stewart R. Thompson, a tram ...Fifty Six page, with glossy white cover and plain white paper inside - "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 9, Sept. 1991" - with title in red ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover. Printed by the Victorian branch of the union. Features on the front cover a photo (see image) of Stewart R. Thompson, a tram driver who recently retired after 39 years from Essendon depot. Also features the Editors note on the driver and a five page article written by Stewart Thompson on his life as a driver. Other items featured is an obituary for former Secretary of the Tramway Union, Sydney E. Edwards, an article on the Doncaster Bus Depot written by Alan Bailey and news from the various depots. trams, tramways, unions, melbourne, doncaster, employees, atmoea -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 10/02/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Depot Hanna St. Depot Scrubber Tram tram 8 Dave Macartney ...Black and white print of MMTB Scrubber Car No. 8 at South Melbourne Depot on 10/2/1962. Photo by Dave Macartney. Appeared in the November 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 29. Photo on Ilford paper. Has the front of other trams on right hand side of the photograph.In top left hand corner, "No. 8 at Sth Melbourne Depot / 10-2-62", in top right hand corner "262-2". In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "38" written on it. In bottom right hand corner, "Dave Macartney".trams, tramways, mmtb, south melbourne depot, hanna st. depot, scrubber tram, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Simon Jenkins, 10/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of the ex MMTB scrubber tram 8W being towed across, Wendouree Parade by W3 661, following the arrival of the tram in Ballarat on 10/9/1999 . Appeared in the November 1999 issue of Trolley Wire on Page 30 - see also caption for further details. Photo on Kodak paper. Photo by Simon Jenkins.In blue ink "W3 661 towing 8W to the Depot 10/9/1999" In centre of photo on rear is label with "Photo / Same Size", crop marks and a yellow sticker with "40" written on it.btm, wendouree parade, scrubber tram, towing trams, tram 8w -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Electric Traction", Oct. 1971
October 1971 issue of Electric Traction, Vol XXVI No. 10 - featuring Ballarat No. 13 and Davis Bus Lines new bus, both showing destination of Victoria St. on front cover. Note the bus destination uses "Victoria 7" , while the tram has "Victoria St." Sixteen pages, orange banner on front cover. Articles feature closure of Ballarat, Lightweight Electric Intra-City Transit systems and in Search of Gold (Gold minifying traction railways) by A.L Be Bee. On page 8 is an article written by K.S.Kings on the closure of Ballarat, giving details of last services, trams operated, and dates. Features two photos, No. 40 approaching the depot on the final run, 19/9/1971, photo of last tram from Sebastopol at Rubicon St., photo of No. 36 operating in Melbourne during tourism week. Details of this are given in Melbourne news on page 2. See images for these photos. See magazine for photographer details etc.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 22, Carolyn Dean, 10/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Set of 22 photographs taken by Carolyn Dean of the loading, transport and off loading of ex MMTB/Metropolitan Transit scrubber tram No. 8W (8) from Preston Workshops to Ballarat on 10/9/1999. All on Kodak Royal paper. Most feature a number of people in the photograph. 1. Loading tram at Preston 2. ditto 3. ditto 4. tram loaded 5. Ready to leave Preston with articulated tram No. 2121 alongside. 6. ditto 7. Arrived in Wendouree Parade, rainy day. 8. ditto at Windmill Drive North - L.Arthur truck 9. Moving to off loading position at Old loop, with tower truck in background 10. Barry James crane about to lift. 11. Lifted off truck 12. About to be lowered onto the ground 13. ditto 14. On the track 15. Crane being packed up. 16. Waiting to be towed. 17. W3 661 being coupled up. 18. ditto 19. Group photo - from left to right - Paul Mong, Mark McKay, Alastair Reither, Stephen Butler, Carolyn Dean, John Phillips, Simon Jenkins, Warren Doubleday and Alan Snowball. 20. Being towed into the depot 21. Crossing Wendouree Parade 22. Being pushed by 671into 7 Road. Note image 19A used by Museums Australia in a display - collections and people, 9/2001 - display boards. - similar image to 19, photo by Carolyn Dean on Warren Doubleday's camera. Added 2/2002. All have "10.9.99" and "Photo by Carolyn Dean" on rear.scrubber tram, delivery of tramcars, unloading, btm, tram 8, tram 8w -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 8/05/1954 12:00:00 AM
... ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during ...Negative No. 273 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during an AETA tour on 8/5/1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope with negative describes the scene as "980 PCC type tram. It is unconventional tram with some American ideas and components." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pcc, coldblo road, aeta, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 8/05/1954 12:00:00 AM
... ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during ...Negative No. 274 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Melbourne PCC tram 980, in Coldblo Road , Malvern depot, during an AETA tour on 8/5/1954. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope with negative describes the scene as "980 PCC type tram. Side on view of this tram on a special AETA tour to Footscray for opening of new branch to that suburb. At Malvern depot May 8, 1954." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pcc, coldblo road, footscray, tram 980 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 290 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of the stained glass MMTB logo or seal on the saloon door of Q190, taken while at Camberwell depot on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Envelope that was with the negative, notes as "1 of the very few that do exist." Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, mmtb, stained glass, logos, tram q190 -
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Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. 291 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of W2 440 leaving Batman Avenue terminus on route 76 Camberwell Depot? on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, tram w2 440 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
... (stored in folder ) of the interior of Camberwell Depot on 7/5 ...Negatives No. 292 and N293 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of the interior of Camberwell Depot on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Note the Y class trams in 1571.2. Hi res scan of negative and image updated 19/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, camberwell depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 16/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... depot run number Trams tramways Melbourne Bourke St. Buses ...Negative No. N305 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of a Bourke St Bus loading passengers at the Exhibition St. stop in Bourke St. on the north side. Tyes home furnishers building in background, along with a many pedestrians. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 20/5/2020. Note the bus has a Port Melbourne depot run numbertrams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., buses, exhibition st., port melbourne -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, Oct. 1995
Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when black out conditions applied and headlights had to be masked, a replica mask fitted to a BTM tram.A4 size colour photocopy of a photograph of BTM tram No. 27 "dressed" in war time garb of white bumper bar, steps and headlight mask at depot. From a Kodak 35mm slide of W.A.Doubleday (16/9/95). White strips made with cardboard.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, btm, world war ii. , tram 27 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1900
Yields information about the seven window horse tram - copy photographic print of Reg Item 257.Black and white photograph of a 7 window horse tram in Gardens Reserve, reproduced from stereo pair, Reg. No. 257, from a copy negative. Copy made Oct. 2001 for the "gold, Gold GOLD" temporary exhibition - colour laser print onto card, with Velcro dots on rear. Stored in box D1 (Display Box) 02/2003. 2nd copy of print added 29/7/2007 from Alan Bradley collection of photographs to depot 5/2007. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, 7 window horse tram, gardens, horse trams -
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Document - Typed Notes, State Records Office and Adelaide, "Purchase of Horse Trams ex MTT 1909", Mar. 1996
... following the fire at the Sebastopol tram depot. ESCo MTT Sebastopol ...Yields information about the purchase of second hand equipment from Adelaide following the fire at the Sebastopol tram depot.Typed copies of 4 letters from MTT Adelaide to ESCo Ballarat re purchase of two horse trams to replace those lost in the 1909 fire. Provided by State Records Office of Sth Australia - Ref. GRG 22/31/Vol D in March 1996 and copies of correspondence between Alan Bradley and SRO. 274.1 - Letter dated 15/10/1909 - receipt of ESCo's letter of 14/10 and delivery arrangements. 274.2 - letter dated 19/10/09 - confirming receipt of telegram for extra collars and reason for delayed dispatch of equipment. 274.3 - letter dated 20/10/09 - listing equipment sent and costs. 274.4 - letter dated 27/10/09 - cost of equipment. Copies of corresponded between BTM and State Records Office included within the scanned documents - 9 sheets. Scanned pdf image of document added 31/10/2013.esco, mtt, sebastopol depot fire, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Timetable as from Mon. 16 March 1970 - Ballarat, 1970 or 1971
Demonstrates the last timetable issued for Ballarat Tramways and yields information about tram services.285 - Three page photo copy of the final timetable for tram services in Ballarat for the SECV issued March 1970. Page 1 - Sunday, p2 - Saturday, p3 - weekdays. Gives IN and OUT times for each route and notes if from depot etc. Understood to be SECV photocopy. 285.1 - ditto, but actual wax stencil copy on duplicating paper used by Driver / Conductor J. Everett. Has been folded into 8. This copy used in image files. Item added 2/2/2003. 285.2 - ditto - three copies of SECV copies given to the BTPS at the time of closure. Staple horizontally in top left hand corner and marked in ink - see Inscriptions. Items added 9/3/2004. 285.3 - ditto wax stencil or duplicated copy - unmarked. Item added 22/08/2004. 285.4 - ditto but Saturday timetable sheet marked in red or blue ink to show run numbers? Item added 22/08/2004. Two staples in top left hand corner. 285.5 - ditto wax stencil or duplicated copy - unmarked. Item added 17/05/2006 See pdf documents for good quality scans and history of record for details of source.ballarat, secv, timetables, tram services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Survey and Mapping for MMTB, "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services", Jan. 1967
Fold out sheet coloured map, 12 portions or folds, - title - "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services" map shows trams lines, route numbers, terminal points, bus routes, railway lines, blow up of city area with places of interest and key. On rear details, places of interest, suburb index, index to routes, first and last services, Sunday am services, all night bus services and locations of depots and head office. 2nd copy added 11-8-2006. Images of document - scanned to A3 size and overlapping added 30/10/13 On rear "out of date" stamp and 1 "cancelled" stamp - red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1940s
Yields information about the impact of a snow storm in Wendouree Parade.Photo of an Ex HTT bogie tram (see also item 289) in Wendouree parade, just north of present BTM depot junction, with crew standing in front of tram brushing snow off front after a snowstorm. Approx date between 1946 and 1952, possibly 1948. See Reg. Item 2793 for another print of this photograph.On rear in pencil "26/88" plus other markingstrams, tramways, ballarat bogie tram, wendouree parade, snowstorm -
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Document - Instruction, M.Drew and Senior Driver Trainer and South Melb. Depot, "Instruction re Blind cars, W class", 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates documentation necessary when Melbourne W4 671 returned for operations in Melbourne.A4 sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. 303.1 - found in tram upon return to Ballarat - 13/5/1996 303.2 - good condition copy ex Peter Winspur. Check on box contents 25/8/01 showed that 303.2 has been removed elsewhere or is missing. Item 303.1 has been changed to 303 by rubbing out the .1 Image added 16-11-2013 trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Table Cards, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1979 Australia Day (29/1/1979) Cavalcade, Jan. 1979
Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB driver run table used for the 1979 Australia Day (29/1/1979) Cavalcade with BTPS tram No. 14. Gives time ex Preston and times ex Spencer & LaTrobe and ex Swanston and car in at Preston depot. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne, australia day -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s
... in photo. 'A' in blue ink Tramways trams Depot SEC Wendouree Parade ...Photograph taken from within Wendouree Parade depot, looking towards lake of a single trucker in Wendouree Parade. Sunny day. No other vehicles in photo.'A' in blue inktramways, trams, depot, sec, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, c1962
... on front dash. c1962 'C' in blue ink Tramways trams Depot Wendouree ...Trams 12 and 35 on depot fan, 12 with Victoria St. destination, 35 with Mt Pleasant. Photo taken from within depot looking towards lake. Both trams have been fitted with lights, but not enlarged white strip on front dash. c1962'C' in blue inktramways, trams, depot, wendouree parade, tram 12, tram 35 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, c1962
Tram 14 in Wendouree Parade with lake in background, possibly near depot on a sunny afternoon. Tram has been fitted with marker lights, but not enlarged white strip on front dash.'D' in blue inktramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
Geelong No. 16, outside Geelong depot 21/8/1955 - converted Pengelly tram. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped on 'K.S.Kings No. K(y)(47)' on top edge. In ink on base, 'Geelong, Converted Pengelley No. 16 outside depot 1/50, f5.6, 21/8/1955'tramways, trams, geelong, pengelly, tram 16