Yields information about tram 19 in Bendigo and Mitchell St and its similarities with Ballarat.Agfa colour slides, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell 11-3-1962 of: Bendigo 19 about to cross Pall Mall in Mitchell St with the Ezywalkin shoe store in the background and other shops. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk and has a Briquettes advert on the front dash panel. Signs include Pye, Ezywalkin, A. G. Palmers, Edmonds, Monaghans, Astor Radio and R. White.on the slide stamped in red ink "SUS23102" and in ink "Bendigo 11.3.62 Caldwell" and other pencil markings.tramways, trams, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 19

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - Murray Views No. 27 - Sturt St Ballarat, divided back.trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, shelters, tram 32

Postcard - black and white - titled Murray Views No. 29 - Sturt Street Looking West, Ballarat Vic.", actually looking east from Doveton St towards Black Hill and Grenville St. Has tram 32 westbound to Gardens via Drummond St North. Divided back postcard with details of the maker on the right hand side, MV symbol and a space for a stamp. In the view are Lester House, Tunbridges, Crockers and the Post Office Tower. A Plume sign is also visible.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - divided back, unused Murray Viewstrams, tramways, sturt st, doveton st, tram 30

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - black and white - titled The Rose Series P13490, Sturt St Ballarat Vic, looking west up the Sturt St Hill from Grenville St. Tram 30 is in the loop showing destination of City. A divided back postcard with the rose symbol, publisher details on the left side and that it is a real photograph. In the view are Patersons, the Carlyon's Hotel, The Mechanics Institute and the Odeon Theatre, Motor Spares Limited and other buildings through to the Town Hall.trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, tram 35

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1930's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - black and white - titled Murray Views No. 20 - Sturt Street, Ballarat Vic.", looking east from Doveton St with the Town Hall in the background. Tram 35 is westbound, showing Sebastopol. On the corner of Doveton and Sturt is the Sturt Hotel with an auction notice, next door is Palmdale Frocks, Stansfield and Smith, Coles, Homecrafts and Myer. Divided back postcard with details of the maker on the right hand side, MV symbol and a space for a stamp. btm7363bw - black and white version of the image used for the Long Gallery - 9/2021 2nd copy added 28-12-2021 - most likely a reproduction of the original as it does not have a postcard back.on rear of 2nd copy in ink "Ballarat No. In Sturt St, eastwards at" and Keith Kings stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, doveton st

The photo is of Sturt St showing Town Hall Ballarat Vic, looking east towards Grenville St from Doveton St. An ESCo tram is in the far distance, possibly with a Vote No sign along with a few early motor cars. In the view are Stansfield and Smith, F. Gallagher, Morseheads, Myer, The Bucks Head Hotel, and a sign for Rolfes. Note - very similar in location to item 8242, an earlier Rose Series photo with the same number 1712. Two copies held.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1930's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - black and white - titled The Rose Series P1712 - A divided back postcard with the rose symbol, publisher details on the left side and that it is a real photograph. trams, tramways, sturt st, doveton st, town hall, esco, rose postcards

Yields information about the Bell St loop on the Sebastopol line and tram operations.35mm colour slide - Kodak Duplicate slide produced for the TMSV of 332 Flinders St Melbourne of trams 31 (Sebastopol and Twin Lakes sign) crossing No. 27 (Lydiard St North) at the Bell St loop Ballarat - c1971 in Drummond St South.On the slide in ink "Ballarat Tram 1971 Finish Mt Pleasant". Has the TMSV Sales and address stamp.tramways, trams, sebastopol, drummond st sth, tram 31, tram 27

Yields information about the Sturt St City stop and conductors.35mm colour slide - Kodak Duplicate slide produced for the TMSV of 332 Flinders St Melbourne of trams 20 (Sebastopol) and another single trucker in Sturt St, south side, at the City Stop. A conductor is walking towards the front tram with bag and cash tin. In the background is the Town Hall, The Golden Start Chinese Cafe, Georges Milk Bar Sea Food and V. F. Gemmola.On the slide in ink "Ballarat trams, March 1972 bought at tramway. Tram finished 1971 and Historical Society." Has the TMSV Sales and address stamp.tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, conductors, tram 20

Yields information about the development and Lake Wendouree from an aerial photograph c1940.Black and white photograph of an aerial view of the Lake Wendouree and the northern part of Ballarat c1940. Shows the photograph join lines, has names of suburbs, Railway lines. Purchased from rusty via Ebay 16/5/2019.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, ballarat, aerial views

Set of 9 digital images of tram operations at the depot junction during the BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018 (Oct. 2018 Fares Please!) by Floyd Bromley. .1 - 27 at depot junction .2 - 28 arriving .3 - Interior view of 33 .4 - 40 arriving .5 - 33 at the junction .6 - 28 and 26 - partial interior view .7 - 13 and 28 .8 - 13 running out .9 - 28 and 26 Note: The white discs was a trial to indicate that a tram is following. This was an SEC practice in Bendigo. It was not subsequently adopted.trams, tramways, btm, depot junction, events, interiors, tram 27, tram 28, tram 13, tram 33, tram 40, tram 26

Demonstrates the aspect of petrol rationing in Australia during the second world war and the impact it had on tram passengers.Set of ten (sheet of 8 + sheet of 2) 10 gallons Ration Coupons for Motor spirit (Petrol), printed on off white paper with purple ink with the state of issue "Vic" shown. Expires 31/7/1949, probably printed early 1949. Required the consumer or user to endorse it with name, licence number and vehicle registration number. Petrol rationing used in Australia from Oct. 1940 to Feb. 1950 - for a detailed article see - https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/journal/j36/petrol accessed 29/5/2019. and https://www.ozrevenues.com/Revenue-Railway-Local-Perfin-Catalogue/Australia-WWII-Petrol-Ration-Tickets.html (accessed 29/5/2019) trams, tramways, commonwealth government, rationing, world war i

Yields information about the appearance of the Tramway Centre stop, Town Hall and other buildings and tram 33.Negative (120 size) of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, looking to the Town Hall with two trams at the tram stop and many motor cars. Photo c1950. Tram 33 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the background is the Town Hall, Berry Anderson, Fashion Shop and a wine shop advertising Penfolds Wines. Inside the shelter can be seen four clock faces - see image i3 for a crop of the original image. Item donated comprised negative 1095, Negative scanned at 3200dpi. See Reg Item 3376 for another print - noted that it was from the Ellis Collection. trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, town hall, tramway centre, tram 33

Yields information about the appearance of the view looking west on the south side of Sturt St from the Titanic Bandstand.Negative (120 size) of the intersection of the south side of Sturt St from near Grenville St looking west with tram 26 climbing the hill. The tram has the destination of View Point. In the background is the National Mutual building advertising C Marks Jewellers, the Commonwealth Bank, Beachams Hotel, Hollands Cycle and the Ballarat Mechanics Institute building. Shows the median strip Gardens in Sturt St. Item donated comprised negative 1143, Negative scanned at 3200dpi. trams, tramways, sturt st, view point, gardens, tram 26

Digital Image of Ken Wilson's (a BTM Volunteer worker) father, George Wilson boarding a Geelong tram on his first day of school late 1920's. The family lived in Corio St, near the North Terminus. Three school children and possibly a Conductor boarding a tram with the driver in rear cab. Tram has destination of Belmont. trams, tramways, geelong, schools, belmont, north

Black and white postcard of horse tram No 5 outside the Alexander Ronald's Vine Hotel, Macarthur St Ballarat. Tram has a advertisement for the Vine Hotel. See image 3792i for a print. Printed by the Ballarat and District Genealogical Society May 2019 for the National Trust Heritage Week with the assistance of Robert and Stubbs of the Canberra Hotel and the BTM. Card notes that Henry George Smith was the groom. 2 copies collected. Photo from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaarat Mechanic's institute. Has details of the sponsors on the rear of the card. trams, tramways, vine hotel, canberra hotel, horse trams

Book - green Rexene covers, with title - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board - Works Codes and Instructions". Six sections, sewn into covers, dated April 1961, signed by J. J. Fisher, Civil Engineer. 118 pages plus covers. Book numbered "46". Provides an list of contents, giving provisional codes or instructions for works, instructions, about the maintenance and repair of the track welding, safe working, watchmen, care of lamps, and plant.On first page a signature in ink - "W. Armstrong"?trams, tramways, mmtb, track, maintenance

Postcard Photo of Sturt St looking East from about Dawson St with the shops on the southern side and the Town Hall in the view. Has an ESCo tram in the bottom right hand corner. Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear. See item 9005 for a small used black and white version with more detail of the tram.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.Postcard reproduction - full colour divided back unused.trams, tramways, sturt st, ballarat, esco, rose postcards

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St following the introduction of electric trams in 1905 and has a strong association with the work of Sovereign Hill and Rose Stereograph Co.Postcard reproduction - sepia coloured - of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. Small horse drawn vehicle crossing in front of the photograph. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. See Reg Item 834 for a black and white view. Card reproduced for Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township by Rose Stereograph Co. of Glen Waverley c2000. Divided back type with caption, production and the Rose Co. symbol on the rear.trams, tramways, sturt st, ballarat, esco, rose postcards

Demonstrates what can be lost and found on a tramcar - though odd given its location on the tram. Yields information about how coins were handled and carried in the 1950's.A lost and found item comprising 1 - blue plastic purse with heat pressing sides and a push button steel clip 2 - Australian half-penny, coin, dated 1949 with King George VI on rear 3 - Australian penny, coin, dated 1949 with King George VI on rear 4 - Australian sixpence coin, dated 1951 with King George VI on rear. Items found behind silt behind the side frame of tram 671, - advised by Neville Britton 20/6/2019. Items from the era when the tram would have been running in Melbourne.tram, trams, coins, lost and found

Seven A4 sheets, photocopy of an article titled "The development of the Manchester bogie" from the UK magazine Tramway Review published by the Light Railway Transit Association, Winter 1988. Article looks at the development of the maximum traction bogie, the engineering aspects. Written by N. F Henley with drawings of the various concepts and history of the Brill truck.trams, tramways, maximum traction, bogies, trucks, brill trucks

Report - 6 foolscap sheets, stencil cut and duplicated titled "Class W7 Tramcars", giving a detailed written description of the trams (1001 to 1040). References a photograph which is not included. Gives notes on the General Design, body construction, windows, doors, finishes, seats, motorman's compartments, sound insulation, ventilation, lighting, signalling, destination signs, trucks, wheels, brake gear, motors, current collection control equipment and dimensions. Notes the Authority of the Chief Engineer Mr. D. H. Eakins.trams, tramways, w7 class, tramcars, preston workshops, tramcar construction, specification

Provides information about the tendency of Brill Maximum Trucks or bogies (22E) to derail.Single Foolscap sheet - typed, though not formally titled, the subject of the note was ""Why do maximum traction trucks derail?” Looks at the way a Brill 22E truck works, weight distribution, wheel, and rubbing plates wear, and rail wear issues. Dated 11/6/1975. Noted that Tony Smith of then BTPS asked the question.Has Bob's initials under the last paragraph.trams, tramways, brill trucks, maximum traction, derailments, maintenance

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations.Black and white Negative of a photograph of SEC Tram 23 decorated to celebrate the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938 at the Wendouree Parade depot. Photo shows the interior exterior of the tram along with the flowers including the track brakes and trolley pole base. See also Reg Item 1031 for a similar image. Image i2 - hi res scan version of the negative.trams, tramways, depot, centenary, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat c1940 and how the area was rate for insurance purposes.Map - paper mounted onto a heavy card backing titled "Sketch Map of Ballaarat including Ballaarat East and Sebastopol" with a printed label "General Accident Fire and Life Assurance" pasted to the top of the title. Drawn at 30chains to the inch. Map shows the boundaries between the carious insurance classifications in the district, which relates partly to the local government areas at the time. Shows the Yarrowee, Gong Gong Creeks, rail lines, stations, Black Hill and some other features. Includes the Explosives factory area. Does not show the tram lines.trams, tramways, ballarat, maps, insurance, sebastopol

Set of two copies of newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, regarding the reconstruction of the track between Depot Junction and Carlton St. .1 - Print of the on-line article - "Historic Lake Wendouree tram track to be relaid", 20 August 2019, detailing the project and costs, with comments by Peter Waugh, including photographs of ESCo 15, a damaged track joint, a Ballarat tram map and a horse tram. Notes the success of Pick My Project. Project cost given as $792,418.95. Article by Jolyon Attwooll. .2 - photocopy of a letter in The Courier, 24/8/2019 applauding the decision written by Stephen Downey of Golden Point.wendouree parade, trackwork, reconstruction, city of ballarat, grants, esco

Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 16/8/2019 titled "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum" about the delivery of two trams (836 and 1029) from Newport to Bungaree. Press conference held at the Ballarat depot featuring Paul Mong, Michaela Settle (Buninyong State MP) and Juliana Addison (Wendouree State MP) and Chris Phillips. Article by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. Items includes photographs of the trams being loaded at Newport the previous day and a photo of W6 965 en route to the Docks on its way to Denmark. See Reg Item 7396 for two video files ex VicTrackw class trams, grants, btm, donations, victorian government, tram acquisition

Set of three newspaper clippings about the transfer of trams 836 and 1029 to the BTM on 16 August 2019. The trams were loaded at Newport Workshops the previous day. .1 - "Heritage on Track" - Ballarat Times, front page - photo of the loading at Newport of tram 836 - 22/8/2019. .2 - "Museum takes possession of old new trams" - as for .1 .3 - "New home for W class" - The Courier, 17/8/2019 - featuring a photo of Michaela Settle, the MLA for Buniyong and Juliana Addison, MLA for Wendouree and Chris Phillips of the BTM with Cuthberts939 in the background. Story by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. Quotes the President Paul Mong.btm, new trams, victorian government, cuthberts 939, loading trams

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21 August 2019 titled "Tram track to be relaid" written by Jolyon Attwooll reporting on the planned replacement of the track between Depot Junction and Carlton St by Fulton Hogan, supported by a State Government Pick My Project grant and the City of Ballarat. Quotes Peter Waugh.btm, trackwork, track repairs

Yields information about one of the two visits to Melbourne for the Australia Day Parade of one of the Museum's trams.Black and White photograph of BTM No.27 operating in Flinders St. near intersection with Exhibition St. Melbourne during Australia Day 1981, 26/1/1981 - see March 1981 issue of Fares Please!. Carolyn Dean driver. Photo John Phillips. Tram has destination of "Mt Pleasant" and an auxiliary board "East Melbourne". In the background is the Gas and Fuel buildings and the Forum Theatre. See Reg Item 3085 for another photo of the tram in Flinders St. trams, tramways, btps, flinders st, australia day, tram 27