Yields information about the method of delivery of bogie trams from Melbourne and the Western Highway near Ballarat early 1950'sNegative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the delivery of a bogie tramcar on a very wet day using a Yellow Express truck. Would appear that the railway line is on there right hand side, possibly just before the Caledonia bridge under the railway line at the foot of the Warrenheip bank on the Western Highway. Timing related to Reg Item 5327i, btm5207i, delivery of ex MMTB 42 or 35.trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, railways, bogie trams, ballarat

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Bendigo Negative file of tram 19 at Charing Cross. Tram has the destination of Charing Cross. In the background is are decoration for the Royal Visit (on The Beehive building), Evelyn Amor, A. G. Trelor watchmaker, Melba Frocks, the latter with a sign provided by the RACV pointing towards Melbourne. A large Plume sign is on The Beehive building. Assumed taken on the same day as Reg Item 7878 - Royal Visit.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, royal visit, tram 19

Digital image of an item in the 9-7-2020 issue of Ballaarat Times, titled "Museum's plans see Trams back on track" about the planning to re-open the museum following the lifting of restrictions due to Covid-19. Includes notes on the operation of the trams from the depot only and limitations. But these came to naught when the plan to lift restrictions did not go ahead and there was a further lockdown in the Melbourne area. Has a photo of Peter Waugh standing on a step of No. 13 with a limitation sign on it.btm, closure, covid-19

Colour print - of VR 41, in Bridge St Bendigo 13/3/2005, shortly after its reconstruction at Bendigo and re-commissioned for the MTPA - see note.In ink on the rear - Keith Kings stamp and "501-32", and "Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association, Ex VR Tramcar 41 on an Exhibition trip in Bridge St Bendigo 13/3/05, shortly after it had been "launched" / recommissioned. Most of the restoration work was out by Bendigo Trust staff, under contract, with the not insignificant balance done by MTPS members"trams, tramways, mtpa, mtpa, bendigo, bridge st, restoration, vr trams, tram 41

Yields information about the provision of the tramway management by the SEC and Mr. Les Denmead., Yields information about the provision of the tramway management by the SEC and Mr. Les Denmead.Carbon copy of a Memorandum dated 3/10/1962 to the Manager North Western Region (Bendigo) advising that the Ballarat Tramway Superintendent, Les Denmead will act in the position of Departmental Tramways Superintendent and will come to Melbourne as required. Sheet has rounded corners and date stamped 4 Oct. 1962.trams, tramways, personnel, management, ballarat, bendigo, tramway superintendent

Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat., Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat..1 - Memorandum to Manager Ballarat from Engineer Melbourne, dated 28/3/1962, forwarding a copy of a series of questions put to the local Manager from the Ballarat Courier and a response from Minister for Electrical Undertakings Murray Byrne. .2 - Report - address to the Minister - 4 foolscap sheets, questions involved the rate for electricity in Geelong prior to the closure of the Geelong system and the current rates, power consumption in Geelong and Ballarat and how much power did the trams used the previous year. All sheets have round edges.trams, tramways, geelong, electricity supply, power supply

Yields information about the method of advising a rural association that tramcars were not yet available for sale.Copy of a letter sent by the Melbourne office (K L Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC) to the NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co of St Arnaud, who had enquired about purchasing tramcars from either Ballarat or Bendigo. Not at this time, but watch the press. Dated 14/2/1962trams, tramways, sale of trams, sec, closure

Yields information about costing by the SEC to upgrade the tram tracks and trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo and the basis.Copy of a report sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, 12/2/1962, titled "Tramways - Ballarat / Bendigo Abandonment". Notes the 1934-37 rehabilitation was palliative in nature, and now must be "in to stay" or "eliminated". Melbourne costs given, the cheapest form adopted, Ballarat cost about 1million pounds and Bendigo 600,000. New cars imported about 20,000 each. Total cost based on 40 cars, about 2.5m pounds. Refers to Mr. Kirby of the MMTB, but would need official figures from Mr. Risson.trams, tramways, sale of trams, sec, closure, new trams, trackwork, reconstruction

Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement., Yields information about preparation of tramway statistics to enable the Transport Regulation Board to plan bus replacement.Copy of a Memorandum sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, 6/2/1962, requesting the preparation of statistics for the Transport Regulation Board planning of the Motor Omnibus Services. Has a long list of items. Similar letter to Bendigo. Also refers to Reg Item 7930 and 7932 for the response.trams, tramways, reports, passengers, employees, fares, tramcars, routes, revenue, finances, tickets

Yields information about the announcement of the SEC Decision to close both Ballarat and Bendigo and gives details regarding personnel and how it will be handled.., Yields information about the announcement of the SEC Decision to close both Ballarat and Bendigo and gives details regarding personnel and how it will be handled..Copy of a Memorandum sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat and Bendigo branches, 1/2/1962, titled "Ballarat, Bendigo Tramways - Personnel", regarding closure, informing unions and personnel. Predicted towards the end of 1962. Will make endeavours to find the men suitable employment, but may not be at existing locations or wages. Notes the same as being applied to Geelong, Ballarat B power station, Geelong power station with ex-gratis payments based on years of service. Signed by K L MurrayDate stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink and notes re copies.trams, tramways, closure, staff, employment, sec, bendigo, ballarat, personnel, ballarat b power station, geelong

Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system., Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system.Copy of a Memorandum on quarto paper sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat, dated 1/2/1962, forwarding copies of letters to go the City of Ballarat and the Borough of Sebastopol, the following day, notifying them of the intention to abandon the tramway service. Also a copy of the Press Statement.Date stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol

Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system, parliamentary processes and a fare increase., Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system, parliamentary processes and a fare increase.Memorandum on foolscap paper sent by the Melbourne office, Engineer and Manager SEC to the Manager Ballarat, dated 25/1/1962, advising both Managers of the Bendigo and Ballarat district of the proposal to close the tramways, that Fare increases had been approved, Notices to the Municipalities would be issued soon on 1/2/1962 by the Departmental Superintendent and an outline of the Parliamentary process to be followed and giving time for alternative services to be arranged.Date stamped 30/1/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink and pencil notes in left hand margin.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol, fares

Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of advertising panels and the advertisers., Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of advertising panels and the advertisers.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 27/11/1959, advising the despatch of advertising panels for use on the single truckers, one per tram - Four Wakefields (Castrol) and one Cinzano and Gia (Wines). Response sought on when installed. trams, tramways, advertisements, marketing, sec

Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams., Demonstrates the method of advising the Ballarat branch of equipment and its use on the then new bogie trams.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to Manager Ballarat Branch, dated 23/11/1945, advising of the Contactor fitted to the recently commissioned bogie trams, with quotes out of the MMTB training instructions on how they operate and their purpose. Memo titled "Tramways - Maximum Traction Trams:" "Copy for "Depot Foreman" written in using red ink.trams, tramways, maximum traction, training, instructions, controllers

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

Yields information about the nature of correspondence between the SEC and the City re Council issues.Copy of a letter on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto paper typed, from Engineer and Manager (Melbourne) to City of Ballarat, dated 23-9-1965, with a copy to the "Works Superintendent", about the condition of the drainage in Gregory St, storm water not getting away - stagnant. Signed F, K White as Manager,trams, tramways, city of ballarat, drainage, depot

Yields information about the supervision of the Ballarat SEC workshops., Yields information about the supervision of the Ballarat SEC workshops.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto, from the Branch Manager, I Pellet to various staff with a copy to the Tram Depot Foreman, dated 9/3/1971 titled "Works Division - Organisation", about the supervision of the works division while the Superintendent Mr Trusler is working in Melbourne 3 days a week. Works Manager Mr R Wudge on other duties. Also refer to Mr. Sadler. Signed "Ivan Pellet"trams, tramways, staff, sec, ballarat, superintendents

Set of two documents associated with "'W4' once more - Tram tour with 671" tour with BTM Tram 671 in Melbourne on 13/4/1996, arranged by the Rail Tourist Association in conjunction with the BTM. .1 - duplicated quarto sheet, double sided, booking invitation sheet and fares, contact details etc. .2 - ticket circular dated 10/4/1996, photocopied A4 sheet detailing and confirming tour arrangements, South Melbourne depot, and refreshments.w4 class, btm, tours, rail tourist association, melbourne

Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway system in 1949, the possible use of Trolley Buses and has a strong association with H H Bell Jnr, the son of the MMTB Chairman H Bell at the time.Report, photocopy of the original, 21 Foolscap pages, titled "Report by Hector H Bell Jnr of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, on the street passenger transport system of Ballaarat Urban Area". Looks at the history of the tramways, tramway data, traffic management, financial analysis, suburban bus routes, services provided, fares. Operation by Private buses, who should manage the service, future policy, town planning. Provides a list and location of factories. Concludes convert the existing tramway to a trolley bus system, fares and suggests Government authority control. None of the 8 appendices included. Lists the persons that assisted with the report. Prepared September 1949 - see page 81 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways for the background.trams, tramways, reports, mmtb, trolley buses, operations, ballarat

Magazine 40 page, with pink page cover and plain white paper inside cantered stapled - "The Tramway Record December 1987" - with title in black ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover and a photo of No. 1 cable tram set and hand Witten note "These contraptions are slow compared to the car! Features history of the Union, list of office bearers, President page noting the opening of the St Kilda Beach Light Rail, extract from the MMTB Instruction to Motormen in Electric car driving for the Eastern system and general news from the depots. trams, tramways, unions, melbourne, mmtb, instructions, drivers, motormen

Yields information about the storage of SEC tram 36 at South Melbourne depot when it visited Melbourne following the closure of the SEC system and the advertising of Ballarat Tourism.Digital image, black and white, of No. 36 at the South Melbourne depot, September 1971, following its visit promoting Ballarat Tourism. Has Vacuum tram No. 6 and another works car alongside.trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, tram 36, tram 6

Form - MMTB Delivery document used for the sale of 100 MMTB outfit tins to the Ballarat Tourist Tramway 19-7-1974, docket No. 136881. Form No. 1/118 Jan. 1959, received by Gavin Young.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, conductors, sales materials

Yields information about a tour by a Melbourne private schools tour to Ballarat in 1961 and the costs and the Schools club association.Magazine - 14 quarto pages, Gestetner duplicated stapled on left hand side titled "Railway Club Review Vol. 3, No. 4" with a photo of an VR AEC rail motor on the front. Contains a listing of the club committee, news from the various school club, coming trips, articles including a report on the trip to Ballarat and visiting the tram system. See also Reg items 6668 for the tour booking form and 2137 for a photograph of tram 32.trams, tramways, tours, vsrca, ballarat, booking form

Photographic reproduction - sepia coloured of a three stereo pair images with details on the sides. Originals made by Underwood and Underwood of Arlington New Jersey and Westwood New Jersey USA or the Rose Stereoscopic of Melbourne. Printed on A4 size ink-jet printer. Set of three: 1 - Circular quay Sydney with Ferries and a bogie combination car in the view, dated 1980, Image No. (37)-10265. 2 - Auckland Queens St with a complex tram junction in the view. Image No. (72)-10800 3 - George St Sydney looking towards the Queen Victoria building. Image No. 2666 Has trams in the views, centre poles and decorations on the centre poles.trams, tramways, sydney, auckland, stereo photograph

Yields information about the appearance of the intersection of Sturt and Grenville St with horse tram trailers being shunted with electric trams.Photographic reproduction - sepia coloured of two stereo pair images with details on the sides. Originals made by the Rose Stereoscopic of Melbourne. Printed on A4 size ink-jet printer. Set of two: 1 - Duke of York visit, Prahran and St Kilda Arch, The Junction - image No. 2994 - same image as the third one on Reg Item 7096, but different number and exposure. 2 - Sturt St at Grenville St showing the change over between electric trams and horse tram trailers. The same image as Reg Item 3144.trams, tramways, melbourne, royal visit, cable trams, st kilda junction, stereo photograph, ballarat, sturt st, esco, grenville st, trailers, horse trams

Yields information about the appearance of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St and Sturt St itself looking west, showing the tram track arrangements.Photographic reproduction - sepia coloured of two stereo pair images with details on the sides. Originals made by the Rose Stereoscopic of Melbourne. Printed on A4 size ink-jet printer. Set of two: 1 - Sturt St and the Lydiard St intersection, electric trams looking east from the Town Hall. Shows Mount Warrenheip. Shows the roof of a tram in the bottom edge and a tram in Bridge St. Has the National Mutual building in the view, advertising the Commercial Union Fire (insurance) and Doepel and Chandler. Another building advertiser is "Carlton Ales" Image No. 8112 2 - Sturt St looking west from the Town Hall tower. Has one tram in the distance. Shows the layout of the Sturt St central median strip.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, stereo photograph, grenville st, esco, bridge st, town hall

Demonstrates uniform cap manufacture. Appears to be unworn.SEC Motorman/Drivers/Conductors cap - green cloth exterior, grey cotton interior lining, brown leather internal hat band, black cotton hat band on exterior with a plastic band at the front half of the cap terminating in two small SEC metal buttons on either side, black plastic peak. Sewn on the inside is a label "Commonwealth Government Clothing Factories Melbourne" and stamped "7". tramways, trams, uniforms, cap, buttons

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

Colour Print laminated of a screen shot of two men, one carrying a Gladstone Bag walk in front of tram 939 at South Melbourne Depot from the film Malcolm, 1986. Sourced by Roger Gosney. Use on the fleet page for the BTM.trams, tramways, w6 class, malcolm, films, south melbourne depot, tram 939

Gambling at Tram Depots was common and resulted in the loss of wages. See attached document with notes by Peter Bruce. The MMTB tried to restrict it, but it still took place. W Aird was the Board Secretary.Yields information about gambling at depots by MMTB staff.Sign - blue paint background with white letters stencil cut painted onto a sheet of Masonite, with 3 drilled holes along each of the top and bottom edges with the words "Gambling on the Boards Premises Strictly Prohibited, signed "W. Aird Secretary". Has the word "Masonite" stencilled on the rear.trams, tramways, mmtb, depot, signs, personnel, crews, mess rooms, rules