Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Vic. Ltd. Volume 4, No.3, January 1968.16 pages.person, individual, basil miller

Journal of the Tramway Museum Society of Vic. Ltd. Volume4, No.4, April 1968, 20 cents.person, individual, basil miller

Published by The Courier Ballarat on 25-6-2022 reporting on the State Government grant for $200,000 to provide additional interpretative displays and hands on activities. Quotes Paul Mong, Virginia Fenelon and MP for Wendouree Juliana Addison. Has a photo of Peter Waugh, Virginia and Paul standing in front of Geelong 2. Photo and story by Erin WilliamsProvides information on a State Government Grant to the Museum for additional interpretation.Newspaper - digital image - The Courier 25-6-2022 - Tramways visitors to 'use all senses'btm, tramways, grants, museum, ballarat

Collection of notice papers from meetings held 1885 of the Melbourne Tramways Trust - 22 sheets.trams, tramways, notice of meetings, minutes, melbourne tramways trust

BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph of Basil Miller standing. In uniform of Bendigo Tramways inspector. Three copiesMartin Washingtonperson, individual, basil miller

Report - six foolscap sheets pinned in the top left hand corner, marked confidential, stencil duplicated, titled "Construction of new tramways and conversion of cable tramways" looking at the financial position of the board and the implications of the conversion of cable tramways and construction of new tramways. Signed by W. O Strangward 8/5/1922. Includes analysis of financing the works, the MMTB's ability top meet operating costs and statutory appropriations, loan repayments, construction of new tramcars, over crowding, reserve funds and alternative methods of undertaking the work and meeting the costs of the work. Refers to the Engineers report.trams, tramways, conversion, mmtb, cable trams, finances, new tramway, track construction

Used in tramway power supply overhead.Yields information about the details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Blueprint of SEC drawing No. GE-T6-7380 "Geelong – 7 1/2o left-hand frog", dated 31/1/1943. Details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Has “107” in biro in top right hand corner. Has "Recorded in Drawing" office stamp on rear.overhead, trolley wire, equipment

Has strong association with the event of the official opening of the BTPS in 1975 and the people who spoke at that event.Black and white photograph of the opening ceremony of the Ballarat Tramway Museum's Ballarat Vintage Tramway on 1st Feb 1975. Either the Mayor, Sir Arthur Nicholson or Mr Charles Trethowan SEC Chairman speaking. Also on stage Maurie Calnin and Clyde Croft.tramways, trams, opening, btps, ballarat vintage tramway

Set of three colour prints of FOHTD Member Ian Brady and author of Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust: Melbourne's foremost municipal tramway on 22-11-2011 formally launching his book in an presentation at the depot. Printed on Kodak Royal Digital Paper.trams, tramways, pmtt, books, fohtd

Page 3 of the Ballarat's "The News" of Jan. 29, 1975, containing an article on the pending official opening of the BTPS tramway on Feb. 1, 1975 by Mr. J.C. Trethowan of the SEC. Notes the use of the former tramway system by Bendigo and a Brazilian tramway. Also refers to the collection of the BTPS. Has a continuation to Page 8,- not collected. Has as photograph of Maureen Holmes of Armadale holding onto the trolley rope of tram No. 40 at Carlton St.trams, tramways, btps, tramway opening, wendouree parade, opening

Fold out pamphlet, 6 panels, with a drawing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Included in far left of drawing is Tramway Museum sheds, labelled No. 27, "Ballarat Tramway Museum" Included is notable features is a paragraph on the Ballarat Tramway Museum and details of operations. Panels include introduction, history and events, notable features, Gardening Friends, and contacts. Printed off white heavy paper. See Reg Item 5918 for previous issue. trams, tramways, btm, ballarat botanical gardens, city of ballarat

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 20/6/1998 in the 'In Retrospect' section of the newspaper, of the report 75 years ago of the derailment of a tram car, fully loaded at intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Notes passengers left quickly and that traffic was delayed for some time. Another item also mentions of the plans, 25 years ago, of traffic lights at the intersections of Sturt St. with Lydiard, Armstrong and Doveton Streets.In bottom right hand corner in ink, "Sat 20/6/98", and ink markings on either side of the tramway item.trams, tramways, in retrospect, accidents, derailments, traffic lights

Yields information about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system in 1971, people at the depot and the "last tram".Black and white photograph of people getting on and off No. 40 at the depot, on the day of the closure of the system 19/9/1971. Photo used in ???????? People to be identified from other pics held Newspaper photograph?????On rear in ink "last car, the SEC tramways at Ballarat 9.1971" "90.786" In bottom right hand corner, "WFS Collection"trams, tramways, closure, last tram, depot, tram 40

Report details the condition of the special work with associated drawings of the rail head showing wear at many points around the system. Includes the size and type of the rail and the location of the rail sampled, includes curves, special work, junctions and type of equipment, Dated 30-4-1958. See item 9537 for a similar report on rails.Demonstrates a detailed report into the condition and wear of the Ballarat Tramways trackwork in 1958.Report - 8 typed foolscap sheets carbon copy within a manila card folder with steel clips containing about 50 drawings on light card sheet of rail sections.Outside cover in ink "To accompany reprot to Manager on "Condition of Ballarat Tramways Special Work" dated 30-4-58"ballarat, secv, trackwork, rails, special work, points, reports, tramwaysm

Used by the MMTB Supply Department for photograpy. Based on the wikipedia reference and the markings on top of the front face of the camera, made prior to the Second World War. Camera takes 120 film.Demonstrates the type of equipment the MMTB used to record their work, problems and to illustrate reports etc.Camera - metal frame, twin lenses folding view finder within a leather caseMarked "Melbourne Tramways Australia" on the top of the leather cover, and the full name of the MMTB , Melbourne Australia on one side of the camera.mmtb, camera, photography

Set of two reports from The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways. .1 - 8 pages - stapled report titled "General Scheme of Tramways for the Metropolis", dated 24/7/1923, examining the MMTB's General Scheme for Tramways (See Reg Item 2088, 2089 and 2098), includes financial position of the Board, tramway or railways, the scheme itself, committee recommendations and view of the railway's commissioners. .2 - 8 pages - stapled report titled "East Northcote and Ivanhoe Railless Electric Tramways" - dated 26/10/1922 - looking at proposal for a Railless tramway (trolley bus), district to be served for residential districts, proposals, annual costs, expenses, alternative routes, betterment tax or municipal guarantee, effect on railway revenue, view of the committee and recommendations. Note: These document are available as a pdf on the Parliament of Victoria website..2 - has "Mr. Lormer" in ink on top left hand corner.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, railways, finances, construction, trolley buses, railless, northcote, ivanhoe

Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tram fleet at the time of the SEC takeover of the operations their appearance, the reconstruction work and trackwork to rehabilitate the system. Demonstrates an important era of the Ballarat Tramways through the SEC preparing an album of photographs. The completeness of the record adds to the significance.Photo Album - comprising folded manila card covers, 11 photo sheets each with two, one with three black and white photos. Has three metal - steel fold back clips holding the sheets together. Folded so that the metal clips are not exposed on the outside. Has the title "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works". Album contains 23 photos, glued to the manila sheets - assembled by the SEC. All SEC photos except as noted below. Each of the photographs have been separately registered, as shown in the table below. Scanned images made of photos. Conservation Notes prepared - within the cataloguing sheet. Inside cover Typed notes, dated 1935, of the early trams of Ballarat, trailers ex Sydney, new trams ex Melbourne in 1930, and a further 5 in 1931. Lists the original Brill trams still in service (9 Number), and a noted on the recent scrapping of No. 11. Also had a note re the Sebastopol cars and the timber quality used in their construction - see hi Res image btm3000h-cover.jpg (added 16-12-2015) Folio Reg. Notes Item No. 1 3001 ESCo 14 see also Reg Item Image 755 for early copy. 3002 ESCo 21 ditto 1354. 2 3003 ESCo 1 ditto 756 3004 ESCo 1 ditto 758 3 3005 SEC 30 1357 and N204 3006.1 Interior photo 3006.2 Interior photo 4 3007 189 1356 and N203 3008 SEC car? 5 3009.1 Track work at Grenville St 3009.2 Track work at Grenville St with 27 in photo. 6 3010 Official party for launch of new rolling stock 1935 - Richards & Co photo 3011 No 30 on ditto - Richards & Co photo 7 3012.1 Interior photo of ex MMTB car 3012.2 ditto 8 3013.1 Track reconstruction photo 3013.2 ditto 9 3013.3 ditto 3013.4 ditto 10 3013.5 ditto 3013.6 ditto 11 3009.3 ditto - City Loop (See note below) 3009.4 ditto - Grenville St It would appear or is possible that folio 5 is out of position relative to No. 10 and 11. This is given the location of the photographs contained and would be more consistent with that of No. 11. Also the silverfish damage to the photographs would be consistent. The folio arrangement has been left as found, although catalogued to the follow style of photographs. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files.Handwritten notes re trams history under each photo on sheet 1 in pencil., On front cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 601"trams, tramways, ballarat, reconstruction, tramcars, esco, mmtb, new trams

Ballarat Tramway Museum's Inspector (Peter Winspur) and Tramway Superintendent (Richard Gilbert) at Gardens Loop - in full SEC Uniforms. Photo by Austin Brehaut 11/5/2008 during the horse tram operating day.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Fujifilm paper with velcro dots in each corner.btm, tramways, inspectors

Booklet, Act of the Victorian Parliament, No. 3845, to provide for the construction of Tramways and the management and operation of Tramway undertakings by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria....enacted 30th December 1929. Stamped in purple 16th Jan, 1929, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Ballarat. 15 pages.person, individual, basil miller

Colour photo showing tram turning right off Mitchell St onto Pall Mall, taken in 1965, 75th anniversary of Bendigo Tramways. On back 'Copyright by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria' stamped in purple ink, pencil marks showing '22/8'.person, individual, basil miller

Provides an association with an event - the reopening of the Ballarat Tramways by the BTPS in 1975. Congratulatory message from one of the first tramway museums in the world. Shows the nature of telegrams.Telegram - yellow paper, with "Australian Post Office Telegram" printed on the edges both side from the Tramway Museum Society (TMS) (Crich) to the BTPS, congratulations on the formal re-opening of the Ballarat Tramways. Date stamped 31 Jan 1975 by the Ballarat Post Office.trams, tramways, btps, reopening, celebrations, enthusiasts

Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged and names those affected., Yields information about the planning for the closure of the tramway system in Ballarat by the SEC and the way the retrenchment of staff would be arranged and names those affected.Typed original on a foolscap sheet of a Memorandum titled "Abandonment of Tramways - Ballarat", dated 21 April 1971, advising of the names of the employees affected by the closure of the tramway in the depot. Signed by Ivan Pallas. Advises of the Car Clean, Pitman, fitted, painters, carpenters and temporary staff.trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, sec, depot

Blue print drawings titled ""Newcastle Tramways 1938" printed on two sheets showing the track layout for the Newcastle Tramways in 1938 Has depot layouts, railway crossings, street names and major waterways. From the Wal Jack Collection. No details of made them.wal jack, newcastle, track layout

Notice - printed on foolscap paper, titled "Extracts from Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Act 1918", eleventh (11th) and Thirteenth (13th) schedules about behaviour of passengers, or people interfering with Tramway property or equipment. Has a note regarding the penalty, Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, notices and information, acts of parliament, behaviour, by laws

Coin Holder used by staff on the Bendigo Tramways.A pre-decimal, spring-loaded coin holder constructed using three various size brass tubes that are braise welded together. A red painted support bracket enables the holder to slide onto a belt. Designed to house threepences, sixpences and shillings.coin holder, tram

Geelong Tramway Inspector in winter long coat.Black and white print on paper.11/7 and GS 710/11/1/7 written in pencil on the reverse. No. 2 in a circle written in ink on the reverse.tramways inspector, geelong tramways, geelong tramways uniform, tramways uniform coat