Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 27 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott Dec. 1987. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 27

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 33 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - 26 Dec. 1987. Has adverts for Twin Lakes, Peters Ice cream and Eureka Roofing tiles. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 33

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 38 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - 11.3.1996. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 38

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 40 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - undated - c1985 or earlier as the signal system was use - see signal behind the tram on a pole. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, signals, tram 40

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 661 on the access track. Photo by William F Scott, 12/1987. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, access track, w3 class, tram 661

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 671 outside the depot, photo by D. Hutchesson 30.11.1995 Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, w4 class, tram 671

Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and screw holes in each corner. Has not been used. trams, tramways, signs, sec, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways

Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Entering or leaving this tram on the wrong side is prohibited". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and screw holes sides. Has not been used. trams, tramways, signs, sec, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways

Instruction - A4 copied hand written sheet titled "Fitting curtain to W Class Destination Box", prepared by Len Millar of the Museum 9/7/2001. Has a drawing showing the rollers and parts. Has a 10 step process.trams, tramways, instructions, w class, destination indicators, destination roll

Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tramcars both electric and horse during 1919.Photocopy of a three page hand written report by H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board, dated 23-11-1918, about the condition and repairs needed to both the ESCo Electric trams and the trailers. Gives details of the deterioration and defects in the trams. Has a sketch showing the issues. Notes the request by Mr. Blackwell by phone. trams, tramways, esco, tramcars, tramcar components, maintenance

Yields information about the condition of the collision between the scrubber tram and No. 26 in Wendouree Parade and the parties involved during Feb and Mar. 1936.Set of two cuttings and text extracts of the reports of the collision between the Ballarat scrubber and tram No. 26 on Wed 5 Feb, 1936. Both extracts and texts down loaded from the National Library Trove Website. .1 - report in the Melbourne Herald, reporting on the inquest into the death of nurse Elizabeth Clarke - titled "Ballarat Trams in Fatal Collision - no warning bell heard says woman passenger", giving details of the accidents, statements of witness Lilian Oliver, Alfred Forte (SEC track assistant), Albert Mawby traffic superintendent, quizzed by Constable Shields re track brakes, Frederick Thompson (Driver of 26). Drivers represented by Mr. Dooley. .2 - report in The Argus 6-2-1936 about the accident - "Woman Critically Injured - accident in Ballarat - Drivers jump for lives", reporting on the event, giving names of those involved, injuries, including the name of the scrubber driver John Tucker, and another passenger Miss Walsh.accidents, collision, scrubber tram, coroners inquests

Yields information about the set out and dimensions of various track points or turnouts and their use in Ballarat and Bendigo.Letter and list from Bill Kingsley dated 28-5-1986 to Warren Doubleday regarding points and turnouts for tramways looking at various track centres, leads, and dimensions as calculated for 1 in 6 crossings in Ballarat and Bendigo, 1 in 5 crossing in Ballarat, Brisbane and 1 in 8, AETM Adelaide.trams, tramways, points, trackwork, crossover, crossing loop

Thank you card - titled "In Loving Memory of Neville Stonehouse Hesketh" with a photo of Neville on the front. Thank you card to the BTM and in particular Peter Winspur as Secretary. Neville was a BTM Conductor.trams, tramways, personnel, btm, funeral

Magazine - 40 pages, gloss paper including cover, titled "Electric lines Viol 4 No. 5, September - October 1991", published in Hicksville New York, contain articles on New Orleans, Transit Systems, Springfield, Ballarat, Sacramento and Leipzig. The article on New Orleans, makes reference to the ex Melbourne W2 trams, for the Riverfront lines including some photos. The article on Ballarat looks at the work of the BTPS, written by Robin Clark. looks at the history of the Ballarat system, the formation of the BTPS, its operation and its operation. Photos by Ron Clark.trams, tramways, btps, usa, history

Magazine - 24 pages, printed on off white paper, centre stapled titled "ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", containing an article "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways" by R. F. Wylie. Looks at the both the North Sydney and Kings St cable lines, from which the body of ESCo tram operated on, the winding houses, route maps, depots. trams, tramways, arhs, sydney, cable trams, north sydney, king st

Demonstrates the development of the BTPS and yields information about the Society and other tramways. Has a strong association with the maker.Scrap Book - approx. 66 plain sheets, centre stapled within a cardboard cover with a Muppet type character on the rear cover. Front cover has a manila colour sheet attached with the label "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society" Comprises many newspaper cuttings of the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat tram system, the formation of the BTPS, buses, tickets, moving the trams to the new depot, tickets, samples of signs, cuttings from magazines, some cuttings from San Francisco, Melbourne, cartoons altered to support trams, Melbourne items, Sydney trams, new Z class trams in Melbourne, Bendigo Trust, Bylands, TMSV, Steam rail trains to Ballarat, an invite to the opening of the BTPS Tramway for 1/2/1975, opening photographs from The Courier. Each page has been scanned to the two pdf files.trams, tramways, scrap book, btps, opening, tmsv, bendigo, melbourne, z class trams, buses

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 26/4/1975, titled "Gathering of tram museum enthusiasts" reporting on the first meeting of the group that was to form COTMA, provides details of those attending and conference organisation. Has a photo of the official luncheon: F Rogers (Town Clerk), Mrs Rogers, Lady Nicholson, BTPS President Maurice Calnin, the Mayor Sir Arthur Nicholson, Clyde Croft BTPS Secretary, Bill Kingsley Conference Organiser and Bill Jessup BTPS Vice President. Notes speakers were Phil A'Vard, A Wymond of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Peter Kahn of Sydney. Item incorporated with the cutting the item "No 31 tram is pride of Perth", about the movement of No. 31 to the West Australian Tramways Museum and its representative at the conference of Jack Stanbridge. Has the newspaper date glued to the item.cotma, btps, conferences, pets

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, March 1975, titled "Trams Busy" reporting on the results of the Begonia Festival passengers over the period 1/3 to 10/3 and that the BTPS would be hosing a Australian tramway museums conference during the Anzac weekend.cotma, btps, conferences, begonia festival

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 21 May 1975 with a photograph of Barry McCandlish turning the pole on tram 27 at St Aidans Drive with Anita Harvie watching - reports on the tram operating during the school holidays. Has the date of cutting glued to the cutting.btps, wendouree parade

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 29/7/1968, titled "Save the Trams Committee" about a meeting that night to discuss the saving Ballarat Trams. Notes the formation of the Committee, the Secretary Mr. R. Courtney and the President Cr. W. Roff.closure, ballarat, publicity

Poster - printed Reward - converted from a Sovereign Hill Wanted poster (for Spencer Holloway) converted into reward for tram 16, "Wanted in regard to the Slaughter of buses". Altered using pieces of paper glued to the original document and with ink.trams, tramways, posters, trams

Yields information about the three Provincial systems on a short report - track, rolling stock and a short history.Report - single foolscap sheet, typed, titled "Details of SEC Tramways System", prepared by Les Denmead, 15/7/1971m listing the three Provincial tramways, track details, size, rolling stock and notes including miles of tracks. Gives some details of the then current fleet.trams, tramways, reports, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, track, tram tracks, rolling stock

Report - single quarto duplicated sheet titled "Conference of Australian Tramway Museums", issued to Members of the BTPS in the March 1975 issue of Fares Please! Gives details of the conference, attendees, presentations and organisers. Organiser Bill Kingsley, Clyde Croft and Geoff Cargeeg.trams, tramways, reports, conferences, cotma, ballarat

Demonstrates how tram tickets could be punched and the manufacture of ticket punches.Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Chrome plate has been partly worn off. Secured by three screws, which are unusual. There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. Punch is very heavy in construction compared to other punches in the collection. Has been repaired by welding.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Demonstrates the type of equipment used in overhead electrical collection parts and has a strong association with Ballarat trams..2 - Photocopy of the record cards "Car History", 10 sheets cut to size, giving dates, repairs, accidents, notes and maintenance of the tramcar.trolley wire, overhead, electrical equipment

Demonstrates advertising in Ballarat trams for the Begonia Festival and the Music for the people event. Has a strong association with the performers.Poster advertising "Music for the People" Sunday March 6 (1955?) featuring images of Ronal Jackson, Harold Badger and Rosalind Keene, with the Australian symphony orchestra - Part of the Music for the People event during the Begonia Festival. The poster has been trimmed and a c1970 tram fare schedule glue to the rear. The Poster has been also been used for other advertisements which can be seen in the bottom left hand corner. See also Reg Item 8345 for another similar poster.trams, tramways, advertisements, posters, begonia festival, music

Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1963 and the Lydiard St North terminus and an AETA Convention tour.Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of trams 18 and 37 at the Lydiard St North terminus, during the AETA Convention tour of 21-4-1962. Tram, 18 has adverts for The Age, Lancashire's store at 94-98 Bridge St and a Whites Florist and No. 37 and SEC Electric Cooking advert."AETA Convention 21-4-62" in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, aeta tour, tram 18, tram 37

Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1963 and the Sebastopol terminus and AETA conventions.Set of two Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of trams 18 and 37 and No. 11 at the Sebastopol terminus during an AETA Convention tour 21-4-1962. No. 37 has the destination of City Oval for show. Tram, 18 has adverts for The Age, while all the other trams have SEC cooking adverts."AETA Convention 21-4-62" in ink on both slides.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, aeta tour, tram 18, tram 37, tram 11

Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1963 and the Albert St reserved track section, Sebastopol.Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of trams 18 in Albert St Sebastopol, during the AETA Convention tour of 21-4-1962. Tram, 18 has adverts for The Age and an SEC Cooking Advert. Photo used in the December issue of Fares Please!"AETA Convention 21-4-62" in ink.tramways, trams, albert st, sebastopol, aeta tour, tram 18

Set of 7 items related to the proposed extension of the BTM's depot to the south, Dec. 2019. Comprises: .1 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 19/12/2019 titled "Tram Museum's big plans", advising that the proposal was being advertised by Heritage Victoria, along with a photo of No. 26. .2 - Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 18/12/2019 for the advertising the permit application under the Heritage Act 2017 - in the Public Notice section. .3 - Digital image of "Museum Extension - Heritage Impact Statement - revised Oct. 2019." - 16 A4 pages. .4 - Digital image of Plans - 8 sheets of the proposal by MKM constructions. .5 - Digital image of Report - Urber Arbor - Arboricultural Report - Tree Management Plan. .6 - Digital image of Coloured site plan and drawings showing proposal depot trackwork and support mechanism around trees. Note this does not open on dbTextWorks interface. .7 - Digital image of 11 sheets of concept plans for the exterior and interior of the museum proposal by MKM Constructions. .8 - digital image of the advertising sign on the rear wall of the depot taken 7-1-2019. A similar poster was on the south east corner of the depot.btm, museum, drawings, depot extensions, heritage buildings, heritage, trackwork