Poster - special size printed on gloss titled "Cable tram centenary exhibition - 1885 to 1985". promoting a cable tram to be held at the Carringbush Regional Library, in conjunction with the City of Richmond, during 1985. Features the Richmond tramway line, shows the location of the Engine house, detail of the cable tramway location, images of the proposed tramcars and methods. Image from the La Trobe Library. Has the seals of the Cities of St Kilda, Melbourne, Richmond, Collingwood, Port Melbourne and Melbourne on the right hand side.trams, tramways, cable trams, centenary, richmond, posters

Negative (120) of a cable saloon car 520 outside the Railway Hotel 800 Nicholson St Fitzroy. The tramcar has the destination of Nicholson St and has an unusual (rare) decorative panel on the lower side. The Railway Hotel remains active. The letters "RA" can be seen on the left hand side of the car. Next door is newsagent selling The Argus and the Sporting Globe. A low resolution A4 laminated was received with the negatives. Hi Res image filed in the dbtext/hawthtramcoll/Large Images/htd3591large.jpgtrams, tramways, cable trams, nicholson st, fitzroy, hotels, tram 530

Set of 6 photographs of the Flinders St flyover over Kings St, soon after opening with tramcars and motor vehicles on the streets and bridge. Has the Waterside Hotel on the right side of the photographs. Has the pedestrian crossing traffic lights in the views. Don Storey's tramway history notes - http://www.classicaustraliantv.com/Gunzel.htm accessed 23/6/2019 notes that for 1959 - Temporary track on a new flyover in Flinders Street at King Street was brought into use; the permanent track was completed on June 26, 1960.Photos were contained within an envelope marked "Secretary Head Office MMTB (616 Lt Collins St) and "Please do not fold.trams, tramways, king st, flinders st, bridges, traffic lights

Newspaper clipping titled "This tram fare means a la carte with style" about the launch of the Restaurant Tram 442 dated 15/2/1983 from the Age Newspaper, Melbourne Living Section. Has a photo of John Murphy and Paul Stephen Daly. Item has notes about the tramcar, the work involved and a review of the menu and food and contact numbers. Notes that the cost was some $500,000. Photo by John French and story by Marshall Wilson. Item over two pages.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w2 class, tram 442

.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of scrubber 5 at the Maribyrnong River terminus. The cross over is in front of the tram. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - ditto, of the tram descending the Maribyrnong Road shortly after passing over the railway line. Possibly a MMTB bus in the foreground on a Munitions service. Photo dated 15-3-1945 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar. See Also Reg Item 5469 for another photo.trams, tramways, maribyrnong rd, scrubber tram, work trams, tram 5

.1 - Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of scrubber 5 at the Maribyrnong River terminus. The cross over is in front of the tram. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. Also reversing is W5 804 (City via North Melbourne Route 54). Note the tram stop sign by the house and the bus stop sign on the other side of the road, along with "end of section" signs. Photo dated 15-3-1945 in the Wal Jack album along with details of the location and the tramcar.trams, tramways, maribyrnong rd, scrubber tram, work trams, w5 class, tram stops, tram 5, tram 804

Poster, paper mounted or glued to cardboard sheet for use in tramcars - titled "Timetable of all night bus services / timetable of Sunday morning tram and bus services / City via William St and Latrobe St tram services", giving details of tram and bus services, short services, services along William and Latrobe St, variations in routes, destination or commencing termini, routes and trip times. Dated Oct. 1958. Signed . B. H. Misson Traffic Manager.trams, tramways, timetables, mmtb, posters, buses, routes, william st, latrobe st, all night services

Badge - issued by the Lions District No. 201, Vic, featuring a map of Victoria with the letter V and number 1 included in the map, featuring a Box Hill toastrack style tramcar under the badge with the numbers 95-96 on the front of the tram. Gold badge with brown paint infill in the map of Victoria and a yellow paint infill on the tram finished with a gloss varnish. Has a pin clip on the rear with a locking mechanism. Made by Douglas batches of Melbourne - has their phone number on the rear.trams, tramways, box hill, badges, lions club

Document regarding the abandonment of tramways in Ballarat and Bendigo. Presented to State Parliament Sept. 1970 by the MInister for Fuel and Power, the Hon J C M Balfour MLA. Outlines the losses incurred by the SEC, replacement public transport system, the worn out nature of the system, the gifting of one Bendigo tramcar to the AETM, costs of track repairs and new trramcars, tenders for replacement bus services, retrenchment payments to staff, reconstruction of existing roads following removal of the tracks, and town planning and traffic aspects. Includes a photo of a bus and interior seating. A graph from 1934 to 1970 shows the service miles, passengers carried, average fare, expenditure, revenue and loss, along with dates of major fare revisions.Yields information about the 1970 proposal to close Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems which was successful despite previous attempts when the Bolte Governments did not have the numbers in the upper house.Document 16 Quarto sheets, duplicated and one sheet with a folded colour graph.In ink on front sheet "D/T/S"tramways, ballarat, bendigo, abandonment, closure, parliament

1099.1 - photocopy of an article in The Courier, Ballarat Tuesday Feb. 9 1988, page 17 of the house that contained Ballarat ESCo tram No. 12 in the Tuesday Heritage Column of the newspaper. Contains a photograph of the house containing the tramcar. Newspaper Clipping details the former occupiers, the Rayner family, the construction of the extensions around the tramcar, family use, family history and some details of the family members and other local history. The copy of the newspaper Clipping has numerous pin holes in the corner and the rust marks due to use on a display on Tram No. 12 in a display board in the depot from about 1991 to 1998. From a copy made from the newspaper Clipping collection held by Alan Bradley. 1099.2 - copy made March 1999 of the same Clipping for record purposes and to have a good copy. (2 copies held). Also has a review by John Hindle of the "Storming St. Kilda by Tram", presented by TheatreWorks aboard a special tram for St. Kilda, from the Herald Newspaper dated 15/3/1988. Collected by Alan Bradley.trams, tramways, nerrina, rayner family, theatre, esco

On of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018.Four motor bogie tram - ex Melbourne - tram No. 939 - One of a class of 120 trams built at Preston Workshops between 1939 and 1951. Third tram to be converted to a Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tram. Of the six trams converted, the only former Melbourne Restaurant tram in use currently (March 2019), trams 4, 5, and 6 having been withdrawn during October 2018. The tram was built by the MMTB as No. 939 in 1948 at Preston Workshops as a standard SW6 tramcar. It was resident for most of its life at Camberwell, Kew and South Melbourne depots and finally Southbank depot. Heavily rebuilt internally to give a flat floor, air-conditioned, 240V and 24V systems fitted along with changes to bulkheads and position of the passenger door and a goods door in 1994. The tram was converted into Melbourne Restaurant tram No. 3 in 1994/95, being launched on 8-2-1995. While in the later part of its use by the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Co, it was named “Valentine” during July 2008. It was withdrawn from service in May 2012, when it was replaced by No. 935 (Restaurant No. 6). In August 2014, the Museum received a grant from the Victorian Government of $40,000 to refurbish tram – part of the Transport Investing in Regions Program. The tram was relocated to the Ballarat depot on 29/10/2014. Refurbishment work was completed during March 2016 and the tram was formally launched on 5/4/2016.. The tram is named after Sir Henry Cuthberts (1829 - 1907), the first Chairman of the Ballaarat Tramway Co (the horse tram operator). Sir Henry was a Ballarat based solicitor, member of the Legislative Council, Knighted in 1897 and strong supporter of many Ballarat institutions. Photo Warren Doubleday 5-4-2016.trams, cuthberts 939, restaurant tram, sw6 class, tram 939

Yields information about the reallocation of trams between Ballarat and Bendigo and scrapping of trams., Yields information about the reallocation of trams between Ballarat and Bendigo and scrapping of trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 12/8/1960, advising of the proposed rolling stock re allocation between Bendigo and Ballarat. Scrapping of Bendigo 15, 12, 13 and 16. Transfer one Maximum Traction bogie tram to Ballarat and two single truckers to Bendigo. Gives the revised establishment - Ballarat - 10 bogies, 15 single truckers and Bendigo - bogies 10, five single truckers, 4 Birneys. "Copy for "Depot Foreman" type in using red ink.trams, tramways, maximum traction, ballarat, bendigo, tramcars, birney

Demonstrates the methodology for calculating the daily mileage of trams.Foolscap duplicated form, SECV Ballarat branch titled "Trams out from depot and mileage run - weekdays", setting out the tram, time out and in, normal mileage, variation of cars in service and run number. Enable mileage records to be kept for each tram and its relevant run. Not known when used.trams, tramways, forms, mileage, ballarat depot, tramcars, timetables

Brass sign, engraved with the words "Entering or leaving this car from the Wrong side is prohibited. Maximum Penalty - Five Pounds" with four screw holes in each corner and a border. Has some scratching on the rear with possibly "711" scratched into the rear. Would appear to be a later version of Reg Item 6874. May have been taken off a bogie tram as more like a MMTB sign. trams, tramways, tramcars, signs, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways

Image of a Ballarat bogie car waiting at the City stop with the Boer War Memorial in front. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. In the background is the National Mutual building, Golden Star Chinese Cafe, Georges Oyster / fish shop and Ballarat TV and Electrical store which looks a bit of wreck inside.Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, boer war memorial

Image of Ballarat 40, Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, tram 40

Image of Ballarat No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus. Tram has a full load of passengers traveling for the last time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

No 40 ready to depart Lydiard St Nth destination Sebastopol. This was last tram ex Lydiard St Nth to Sebastopol. Has conductor Lou Walker talking to the driver. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

No. 40 prior to departure from Lydiard St North - Greg Triplett. The destination showing depot is incorrect - the tram ran through to Sebastopol. Two conductors are standing in the front of the tram, with many photos being taken at the time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st nth, tram 40

No 40 the very last tram at the depot gates - Greg Triplett, with Lou Walker at the controls. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram

Digital image of SEC 32 inbound Sebastopol Line - Bell St Loop in Skipton St. Note the pram inside the front door. The tram has a roof advert for Cinzano Vermouth drink. Photo by Peter Knife May 1963,Yields information about Ballarat's trams in 1963 and Skipton St.Digital image of a black and negative.tramways, tramcars, tram 32, ballarat, skipton st, bell st loop, cinzano

Digital image of tram 38 inbound in Albert St Sebastopol with the now Carmel Welsh Presbyterian church in the background. The church hall next to the bluestone church as since been replaced with an office-type building. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant which is unusual for this line and has a "Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night" auxiliary board. Photo by Peter Knife 10/5/1969. Yields information about Ballarat's trams in May 1969.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, tram 38, albert st, sebastopol, presbyterian church

Digital image of Tram 31 Sturt St - destination Victoria St at the City tram stop - Sturt and Lydiard Sts, Tram has adverts for the SEC and Twin Lakes. In the background is the tram stop shelter. Photo by Peter Knife 10/5/1969.Yields information about Ballarat's trams in May 1969.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, tram 31, twin lakes, sturt st, shelters

Digital image of three single truckers lined up at night at the north side of Sturt St, City stop - trams 26, 31 and 28. Photo by Peter Knife 31/3/1971.Yields information about Ballarat's trams and the practice of three of the four service cars meeting at the same time at the City tram terminus.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, sturt st, tram 26, tram 31, tram 28

Digital image of the SEC Depot Wendouree Parade at night with trams 27, 18 and 34 inside the depot. Shows the depot roof structure as well as some of the interior features. Photo by Peter Knife 31/3/1971.Yields information about the interior of the SEC tram depot.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, depot, tram 27, tram 18, tram 34

Digital image of Trams 17 and 26 following each other after leaving Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. Tram 26 has a SEC Briquettes roof advert. Photo by Peter Knife 24/7/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, some two months before closure of the SEC operated tram system.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, gardens loop, tram 17, tram 26, wendouree parade

Digital image of Trams 17 (ex Victoria St) crossing tram 18 (Mt Pleasant) at Stones Corner - the intersection of Bridge St, Victoria St and Main Road. Shows a busy and somewhat congested intersection. In the background are the Caltex Service Station, a clothing shop, paint shop, dry cleaners and parking meters. Photo by Peter Knife 24/7/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, some two months before closure of the SEC operated tram system.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, tram 17, tram 18, bridge st, stones corner

Yields information about tram 35 following its disposal and how it was sheltered.Set of 6 Kodachrome white cardboard mount 27mm square slides of former bogie tram 35 at the Ballarat College junior school, c1973. .1 - tram at the school. .2 - ditto .3 - interior .4 - interior .5 - interior 6 - interior See btm3929 for details of disposal.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, closure, tramcars, disposal, tram 35

Yields information about tram 11 following its disposal and how it was placed at the Daylesford Museum.Set of 1 Kodachrome cardboard slides and 5 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm sq slides of former Ballarat tram 11 at the Daylesford Historical Society yard. .1 - view from the roadway .2 - late view with other farm machinery placed around it. .3 - interior view .4 - interior view .5 - view showing how the tram was placed. .6 - interior viewed.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, closure, tramcars, disposal, daylesford, tram 11