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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, Dec, 1945
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, when they first came ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, when they first came to Ballarat.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Melbourne MMTB No. 117 - now unnumbered - at the City tram stop in Sturt St. possibly the same date as image 5273 - in Sturt St, 16-12-1945, Photo Wal Jack. Note the hut and wheel barrows in the median strip.trams, tramways, sturt st, bogie trams, tram 117 tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, mid to late 1940's
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, soon after they came ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, soon after they came to Ballarat and Victoria Park.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 34 westbound in Sturt St west, with Victoria Park in the background. Has a lady passenger walking to board the tram. Photo mid to late 1940's.trams, tramways, sturt st west, victoria park, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, 16/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, in the interim before ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams, in the interim before the renumbering of the tram was completed.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of at new bogie tram to Ballarat, turning from Lydiard St North into Sturt St, with the destination of Gardens via Drummond North. Most likely No. 22, based on Reg Item 5273 - 16/12/1945 Has the Commonwealth Bank, Beacham's Unicorn Hotel, A. J. Rowland Estate Agent, Hagers Cafe?, Her Majesty's Theatre, The Ballarat Wattle, the newsagent kiosk and at the time, the Methodist Church of Ballarat. trams, tramways, lydiard st, sturt st, new tramcars, bogie trams, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, c1946
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams and Hospital corner ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams and Hospital corner, carrying a large load of passengers.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 22 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St North running a Gardens via Drummond North service. c1946. The tram is carrying many passengers. trams, tramways, drummond st nth, sturt st, hospital corner, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, c1946
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams the city tram stop. Trams ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams the city tram stop.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie car No. 15, when "new" to Ballarat, c1946 at Sturt and Lydiard streets. Has the Commonwealth Bank, the National Mutual building and the trams, tramways, drummond st nth, sturt st, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, late 1945
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period of operations in Ballarat.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie car, most likely ex Melbourne 117, future 22 at the intersection of Wendouree Parade, Ripon and Webster Streets. Tram has the destination of city. Late 1945. It would appear that the sides of the tram have been painted but not the rear end, still has the MMTB War time markings on the tram. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, new trams, webster st, ripon st, bogie trams, tram 22 tram 117 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, late 1945 early 1946
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period of operations in Ballarat and the appearance of the Humffray St and Main Road intersection.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie car, 22 at the corner of Main Road and Humffray St, late 1945/ early 1946 on a very wet day. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the background are sores for "A I Store - dealer - will buy anything, Tailors General Outfitters, W. N. Symons Plumber, a hair dresser and a "wrecker" See Reg Item 2882 for a 1958 photo. trams, tramways, main road, mt pleasant, humffray st, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative, Wal Jack, late 1945 early 1946
... the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period ...Yields information about the appearance of the ex Melbourne bogie trams during the initial period of operations in Ballarat and the appearance of the View point terminus. Rare view showing the sunblinds drawn.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of bogie car, 22 turning from Wendouree Parade into Macarthur St, View Point, late 1945 or early 1946 - tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West (incorrect). Tram appears to have most of the windows open and the sunshades drawn.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, macarthur st, view point, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Leon Marshall-Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1966
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways VR Melbourne ...Book - 40 pages including card covers - the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1966, 3rd edition revised and enlarged. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. Also a short history of the Sandringham - Black Rock - Beaumaris - Cheltenham tram electric and horse tram lines. Includes maps, rolling stock and ticket notes. Published by Traction Publications. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. See Reg Item 1146 for 1956 edition.Has the stamp of the "Technical Book and Magazine Co" on front cover.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda, sandringham, black rock, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram's bid for City Circle", 5/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/12/1995 with photo of launch of 'City of Ballarat' tram 671by the BTM the previous day, 4/12/1995. Includes a colour photo of Richard Gilbert, Len Millar, one other person (possibly Barry Traynor, MP) and Mr. Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat. Article on the front page of the Courier, written by Andrew Laing and picture by Ian Wilson. Accompanying article mentions the tram, the Begonia Festival, running in Melbourne, support by Council for Peter Hiscock's 'City Tramway' and volunteer work on the tramway itself. Item continues onto page 2, at the bottom left hand corner. Second copy added 9-6-2006On rear of 2nd copy "5/12/1995 Courier" in black ink.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram carries Ballarat message to City Circle", 24/02/1996 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 24/2/1996 of City of Ballarat Tram W4 671 leaving the depot on a low loader bound for Melbourne. Has front page colour photo of truck and tram at the rear of the depot in Gilles St. Tram has destination of 'City Circle'. Photo by Herman Ruyg. Accompanying item written by Ian Haberfield quoting Peter Hiscock about the tram and the running on the City Circle route in Melbourne. Also mentions Alan Brown, Public Transport Minister.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city circle, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram dreams to become a reality for Haddon crew", 4/12/1998 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12/1998, about the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association's complex at Haddon, describing the work done, Tony Smith's input and their work with the BTM. Has a photo of Tony Smith and John Withers by the front of W2 407. Article by Ken Hill, regional reporter.On bottom edge in ink "Friday 4/12/98"trams, tramways, mtpa, haddon, tony smith, john withers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Darren Hutchesson, BTM - Melbourne Outing Tour - 5/6/1999, Jun. 1999
Paper ticket printed onto light orange paper for the BTM social group tour to Melbourne on 5 June 1999, to Southbank Depot, Hawthorn Depot and the Malvern Museum (the latter did not happen) Ticket No. 15 Prepared by Darren Hutchesson. See July 1999 for further details of trip.trams, tramways, tickets, southbank depot, hawthorn depot, btm social club -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBook, Leon Marshall -Wood, "The Brighton Electric Line", 1956, 1958
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways VR Melbourne ....1 - Twenty page booklet on the history of the Brighton Electric Line by Leon Marshall-Wood, published 1956. Gives a brief history of the electric tramway operated by the Victorian Railways between St. Kilda Station and the Brighton Beach railway station, that commenced operation in 1905. The booklet was priced 2/-, published by the Traction Publications. Has 18 photographs, map 1905 and present day (when printed), rolling stock roster and notes and on the rear cover has details of the AETA. Front cover has horizontal crimson stripes. Has details of the AETA on the back cover and listing of some publications. Second copy from Ian Stanley added 24-1-2016. .2 - as for above - second edition, 1958, similar text, different photo layout and different front cover photo. See Reg Item 7631i for a scan of the 1966 edition.On front cover of first copy of .1 - top right hand corner; "N.Z.R.L.S / with compliments" and initials. Under title of book, "Price to Society 18/- Aust. per doz. / Retails 2/-" On page 3 of second copy of .1 - "Ian J Stanley 28 Park Road, South Camberwell, SE6, BK3746" On page 3 of .2 - "Ian J Stanley" in ink.trams, tramways, vr, melbourne, brighton, st kilda -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, Murfett Pty Ltd, Princes Bridge Melbourne, c1968
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Melbourne ...Colour postcard of Princes Bridge and South Gate Fountain Melbourne, late 1960's. Postcard shows the southern end of the Princes Bridge, has 3 W2's on bridge, each with marker lights and the South Gate fountains, existing at the time of the photograph. Since replaced by the Arts Centre. On rear is printed caption, giving details of the location, the date of the fountain construction (1959), stamp placement area and publishers details and post card number (8P 1053-2), National View by Murfett Publishers.On top edge near stamp area in black ink "1968".trams, tramways, melbourne, southgate, princes bridge, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Adelaide News, "Super tram on the track to glory", Oct. 1973
... by Tim Sauer in Melbourne. "Super tram on the track to glory ...Newspaper Clipping from the "Adelaide News" about 2/10/1973 featuring MMTB's new tram No. 1041 with a photo of the trams. Mentions that 100 of the new trams are to be ordered, Com Eng as the builder, Transport Minister Vern Wilcox, MMTB Chairman Sir Robert Risson and Adelaide's Glenelg line. Written by Tim Sauer in Melbourne.On top of the item "From Adelaide News about 2/10/1973"trams, tramways, mmtb, new tramcars, adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s
... Coburg Melbourne Black and white print of a horse drawn tram ...Black and white print of a horse drawn tram and a second in the background, in Sydney Road Coburg. Has a church and other shops in the background.trams, tramways, horse trams, coburg, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "M.M.T.B News - August 1964, Volume 1, Number 1", Aug. 1964
Sixteen page magazine titled M.M.T.B News, the magazine of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, Vol. 1 No. 1, published August 1964. Has an off white glossy cover with MMTB bus No. 701 on the front cover. The banner and corporate logo in green ink. Inside is a Message from the Chairman, an article on the new buses - AEC Regal Mark VI, traffic noise and trams, apprentices, Preston Workshops, and sports at the various depots.trams, tramways, mmtb, preston workshops, buses, mmtb news -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, "Tram runs again", 1950's
... the operation of a horse tram on the South Melbourne Football ground... of a horse tram on the South Melbourne Football ground loop during ...Newspaper Clipping undated from an unknown newspaper about the operation of a horse tram on the South Melbourne Football ground loop during the Moomba Festival. Noted the tram has been restored in the colours of the Royal Park (Zoo) line. Has a photo of a horse drawn tram with two horses and conductor, and family dressed in either period costume or a reproduction of a very old photograph. On the rear of the Newspaper is an item about people trying to save the horses that pulled the garbage trucks in the City of Port Melbourne. This probably dates the Clipping to the mid 1950's. Appears to be possibly a local paper.trams, tramways, horse trams, south melbourne football ground, moomba festival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Report and Statement of Accounts" for year ended 30 June 1958, 1959, 1960, 1958-1960
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways MMTB Melbourne ...1215.1 - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1958 - No. 39 - buff heavy paper cover with 56 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include 2 of Influenza inoculations, traffic congestion in Collins St., new tram track in Malvern area, and new depot entrance at Camberwell. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." 1215.2 - 2 copies - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1959 - No. 40 - light green heavy paper cover with 60 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include reconstruction of Batman Ave., laying special work at Kew Junction, pouring concrete in Johnston St., cable tramway abandonment, new thermit welding process, new dressing sheds at Wattle Park, illuminated tramcar for the City of Fitzroy centenary. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." 1215.3 - Annual report of the MMTB for the year end 30/6/1960 - No. 41 - light grey heavy paper cover with 60 pages on inside giving details of the MMTB Board, Officers, Balance Sheet, Statement of funds, operation, schedule of debenture, investments, Auditors reports, record of Annual traffic receipts, passengers, miles etc, tram and bus routes operated, statistical information, graphs and photographs. Photos include new St Kilda junction trackwork being assembled in Sth Melbourne yard, Flinders St. overpass under construction, - temporary trackwork, wheel welding machine at Preston, bus drivers school, new golf club house at Wattle Park, Q class tram decorated for Myers Christmas 1959. Has an insert inside front cover "With the Compliments of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board." Printer not given on 1215.31215.1 - in ink on the front cover "Mr Major". On page 34 in pencil some notations re figures. 1215.2 - copy 2 - in ink on the front cover "Mr Major". 1215.3 - in light colour ink on front cover "Mr. B.F.Becher"trams, tramways, mmtb, melbourne, annual reports, operations, trackwork -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rolling Stock Data M&MTB 2/45", Feb. 1945
Two sheets of ruled paper (blue horizontal lines, red vertical lines - from a financial ledger?) prepared giving a list of Rolling stock operated by the M&MTB in Feb. 1945. Gives class of tram, car numbers, number in service, type, capacity, trucks, wheel and truck centres, motor type and horsepower, tare, controller type, compressor type and length over bumpers and some notes on disposals. Class of cars given are A, C, G, L, T, U, W2, SW2, W3, W4, CW5, W5, SW5, SW6, X, X1, X2, Y and Y1. Note A and G comprise mixture of single truck cars of different classes. Gives car numbers. Also gives details of some cable cars. Destination Citymmtb, tramcars, equipment, rolling stock -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Here endeth her only lesson", 24/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24... the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne ...Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Thursday May 24, 1973 about the aborted attempt to train two women tram drivers in Melbourne the previous day. The Tramways Union declared the Wattle Park line black and the Board ceased training. Notes a Union Policy of 1956 that members would not train a woman to drive. Quotes Mr S. Edwards, Union Secretary. Has photograph of Driving Instructor, Mr. W.J. Wright, and conductresses Catherine Stone and Joyce Barry.trams, tramways, mmtb, women drivers, conductresses, driver training, tramways union -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Age, "Truck hits tram - two dead", 7/08/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Age, Melbourne, Friday 7 August 1970, about the collision of a brewery truck with a crowded tram in Clifton Hill the previous evening. Front page story with photo of the interior of the tram and a photo of a woman who was injured in an Ambulance (not scanned). Describes the accident, gives details of the injured but not the two dead people (two men). Empty beer barrels were flung into the tramcar.In top right hand corner "Ronaldson Tippett" in penciltrams, tramways, mmtb, accidents, collision -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Herald Sun, "Clatter Clatter - he has problems by $ million, "Grant for trams", 11/11/1970 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Newspaper cuttings from The Herald, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 November 1970. 1st cutting from page 2 - item written by John Sorell in "On the Spot" about the Chairman of the Tramways Board Mr. Frank Kirby and the financial problems of the MMTB, government relations, costs of running the system. Includes a photo of Mr. Kirby. 2nd cutting, stapled to the first, about the decision of the Bolte Government to give the MMTB a grant for the first time this year. Driving Licenses will be doubled to assist payment and additional road maintenance works. Does not give details of financial arrangements. In top left hand corner of second cutting, "11/11/70" in black ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, finances, government grants, mr. frank kirby -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, "Glamor tram is here to stay", 28/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 28 April 1972 about the MMTB's decorated and illuminated advertising tramcar. Notes lease cost of about $4,000, Frank Mason & Co. as agents, quotes Mr. Wheelan of the company. Also notes about how far the tram travels in a four week period, that there was only one tram, that it was booked up to end of 1973 and that the "SEC set the pattern in 1970". Has a photo of the tram, advertising briquettes.In top right hard part of Clipping, "28/4/72" in blue inktrams, tramways, mmtb, advertisements, frank mason & company, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Reprieve for Trams", 31/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 31/10/72, about the decision of the State Cabinet that Bendigo's trams will in the city for the time being. Follows the promise by the SEC of a Birney tram to South Australia - AETM. Quotes Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. No decision as yet on which trams to stay. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."31/10/72" in blue ink on left hand side.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, bendigo trust, r. j. hamer -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Insurance for Tram Passengers", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 13/12/1972 about the Bendigo City Council or the Trust being responsible for arranging Insurance cover for passengers. Item follows a question in the Legislative Assembly from Mr. Floyd, Labour Williamstown, answered by the Minister of Transport, Mr. V. Wilcox. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."13/12/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, insurance, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Bendigo gets the rumble again", 9/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Sun, Melbourne, 9/12/1972 with two photographs about the preparation for the opening of the Tourist tram service in Bendigo. Quotes Bendigo Trust Publicity Officer, Daryl McClure, gives details of Government financial assistance and details of the opening on the following day by the Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. Photos are of No. 25 and James Lerk.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hamer, opening, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, Rail Tourist Association, "Ballarat Tram Tour", Dec. 1999
Tour pamphlet or brochure for the Rail Tourist Association Inc. visit to the Ballarat Tramway Museum and the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association site at Haddon. Printed on A4 sheet, green paper, features a photo of Ballarat tram 14 on the front cover. Tour date - 15 January 2000. Gives details of the proposed tour arrangement, refreshments, fares and booking along with a booking form. See Item in January 2000 Fares Please! for report on the trip.trams, tramways, rail tourist association, btm, mtpa, excursions
