Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of V/Line sprinter rail car - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted blue, orange and black paint unfailing the detail. Made by R. E. V. Gomm, England to order of the Ballarat Tramway Museum c1993tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, railways, railcar

Thirty two page colour or black and white printed program for the 1998 Begonia Festival. Includes festival events, maps, details of related events and advertisements. On page 7 is a quarter page advertisement from the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Map on centre page and program shows details of our operations.trams, tramways, btm, begonia festival, festival program

Demonstrates early BTPS work - Membership application form the early days of the BTPS - following closure of the Ballarat SEC system, around the time of the closure of the Bendigo system.Single foolscap light green (teal) paper page, printed using the Gestetner wax stencil process; Membership Application form for membership of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), c1972. Gives details of the organisation, its proposals, notes that Bendigo is to close soon, trams are stored at the SEC depot.trams, tramways, btps, membership forms

Yields information about postcards that feature trams in Ballarat.Set of 9 posters for the CHHA 2005 Exhibition, titled "From Postcards to MMS". Looks at the post card collection and history of postcards that feature Ballarat tramways. Includes title and credits sheets and explanation of the term MMS. Sheets have Velcro dots on the rear. Printed on a colour ink - jet printer. trams, tramways, btm, chha, postcards, exhibitions

Yields information about the loss that Ballarat and Bendigo trams incurred and how it was reported.Clipping containing a number of local Ballarat news items, and one reporting on the tramway loss for Ballarat and Bendigo, 1959c, probably for 1958-59. Refers to a recent issue of "SEC News" Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdfsec, funding, annual reports

Close up digital colour photo of Liam Walker and Andy Walker, the grandson and son of Lew Walker, in the cabin of Tram 40. They visited the museum in March 2013. Andy Walker rode in 40 with his father driving at the close of the Ballarat Tramways in 1971. See Reg. item No. 5727 for this phototrams, tramways, visitors, tram 40

Framed photograph of three single truck trams at Gardens Loop, 27, 26 and 33 during December 1987 centenary by W. F. Scott. The same photograph used on page 2 of the BTM's "Ballarat Heritage Tramway" booklet. A similar photograph appears in the BTM Postcard - Reg. Item No. 1657 for another photograph of the same scene. Frame is a screwed brass frame, with glass front, wooden back and picture wire for hanging. On rear is a sticker with printed caption "Ballarat Tramways Centenary December 1987 / William F. Scott" See Reg item 4352 for the print size of this photograph.trams, tramways, gardens loop, centenaries, wendouree parade, livery

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams up to 1967 when the rolls were replaced with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll white lettering on black background used in Ballarat until late 1967, replaced by black letters on white background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. Has a short section of white on the top of the roll and larger section at bottom. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in white paint on black gloss paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. Width - used on bogie trams? See also Reg Item 844 for another example - single truck roll and K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives.tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll

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

Demonstrates the style of sales item produced by the BTPS.Circular adhesive label or car sticker with an image of tram 27 in the centre and the words "Ballarat Vintage Tramway - Botanic Gardens" on the outside printed in green ink on a yellow background. Has a removable piece of paper on the rear. tramways, trams, btps

Pamphlet - folded photocopied A4 sheet folded to A5, titled "Invitation - Join us at the Ballarat Tramway Museum to reinvent a "Floral Tram" for the 2019 Begonia Festival", providing project information, materials, criteria, colours, inspirations and workshop dates along with contact details. Use to start the project - June 2018.trams, tramways, btm, floral tram, flowers

Colour photograph of the almost completed horse tram, missing off side gates and advertising boards. Handrails and lettering and stairway decoration completed. Photographed on the BTM depot fan, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system - 19/9/1992. Tram 661 in the background. Print on Kodak paper.horse tram no. 1, tramcars, btps, reconstruction, tram 1, 661

Yields information about the Hospital Corner intersection.Digital image of No. 34 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. At Hospital Corner. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 34 at Drummond Street South"trams, tramways, drummond st sth, hospital corner, sturt st, tram 34

Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Barkly St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 11 in bound in Barkly St Mount Pleasant about to turn into Main St. Tram has a Twin Lakes Sign. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 11 Barkly St"trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 11

Yields information about Sturt St between Grenville St and Lydiard St and the south side of the street.Digital image, black and white, of No. 13 climbing the hill between Grenville St and Lydiard St, past the City Loop with Cooks Private Hotel in the background. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 13 up the hill"trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, city loop, tram 14

Yields information about the Sturt St track, near Doveton St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 39 at the corner of Doveton and Sturt St, with the tram going to Gardens via Drummond Nth. A lady is walking behind the tram. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 39 at Doveton St"trams, tramways, doveton st, sturt st, tram 39

Yields information about the railway level crossing.Digital image, black and white, of No. 41 north bound in Lydiard St North, crossing the railway lines with Victoria House in the background, at the level crossing. A wet day. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 41 at the Railway"trams, tramways, level crossings, railway station, lydiard st nth, tram 41

Black and white negative by Wal Jack of Ballast car 11, U211 and 209 waiting scrapping at Preston Workshops The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo undated - see also Reg Item 5289. Could be 19-1-41 or 13-10-40.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, scrapped trams, stored trams, work trams, tram 211, tram 11, tram 209

Shows Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for the various sections, transfers, luggage of parcels, age of children. All fares in pence. In particular note the 1d fares for Sebastopol Post Office and the City Zone. See item 8025 for a the printed explanation of the new fare system introduced by the SEC in Ballarat from Sunday 3/10/1937,Demonstrates the work the SEC undertook to provide information on the new ticket system of 1937 and yields information about the system.Poster - printed on manila card in black ink.Numerous pencil and red colour pencil markings.tramways, sec, fares, sections, tickets

Yields information about the early use of Ballarat's 2nd bogie tram and its first day in service.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 15 running to Gardens via Sturt St west leaving Sturt St at Pleasant St to run into Sturt St West. First day in service. Note street lights, W. R Hearn Grocer and Fruitier, a boot and shoe repairer and baker in the background and Davies Butcher. Also Texaco petrol pumps in the street. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeIn ink on rear " SEC Ballarat Tramways bogie. 15 ex M&MTB 132 14-12-45 (on first day in service in Sturt St from Pleasant St)" with number "T536" within Wal Jack photo stamp.trams, tramways, sturt st, pleasant st, tram 15

Newspaper clipping from The News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Color the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. 3178.1 - cut from the newspaper by BTPS. 3178.2 - supplied by the Australian Press Cuttings Agency, with slip of paper adhered to the top right hand corner, with details of the newspaper and the date "2-Sep 1981" stamped on. "2 - Sep 1981" stamped on top in purple ink and "Ballarat Trams" in pencil in the top left hand corner.btps, anniversary, colouring competition

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 4/8/2014 - with headline - "Bid to bring back city's tramway" and sub-heading "Potential to boost tourism". Item written by Melissa Cunningham, about the construction of a tourist based tramway in Ballarat following a suggestion by Residents following the announcement of a study in Bendigo. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Ron Edberg, Jeremy Johnson and Catherine King. Has a photo of a line up of BTM trams with Richard leaning from the first one. Refers to the study of 15 years ago. ballarat revival, sovereign hill, tourist trams, eureka

Aerial photograph of the South Gardens Reserve and the Ballarat High School grounds showing the Ballarat Tramway Depot, Fish Hatchery and associated area from the north east aspect. Taken by Paul Mong 29 March 2002. On Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper. Height of about 1000ft or 330m above ground level.btm, south gardens reserve, btm depot

Yields information about Sturt St, Drummond St Jtn and the conductor changing the points.Digital image, black and white, of the conductor on No. 18 standing along side with a point bar, to change the points before the tram goes out along Drummond St Nth. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 18 and Connie"trams, tramways, hospital corner, conductors, points, sturt st, tram 18

Yields information about the Hospital Corner, Drummond and Sturt St intersection area.Digital image, black and white, of No. 34 at Drummond and Sturt intersection, in bound with two school girls walking across the street. The first image is a cropped version of the same photograph. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 34 and schoolgirls"trams, tramways, sturt st, hospital corner, tram 34

Yields information about the Sebastopol route and area near the terminus.Digital image, black and white, of No. 39 in Albert St Sebastopol, north of the Sebastopol terminus. Shows the condition of the track and the number of poles in the section. Taken with a telephoto lens. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 39 approaching Sebas"trams, tramways, sebastopol, tram 38

Yields information about swinging the pole at the Victoria St terminus.Digital image, black and white, of the pole being swung by the conductor on No. 26 at the Victoria St terminus. shows the terminus arrangements and the location. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Swinging the Poles"trams, tramways, victoria st, crews, trolley poles, tram 26

Yields information about Sturt St and the City loop.Digital image, black and white, two images, of two single truck trams parked in the City Loop Sturt St, looking up the hill towards the Town Hall. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Up the Street"trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st

Booklet of 10, Ballarat Tramway Museum "All Day Tickets" Nos. A002001 - 002010 - on heavy pale yellow card with days of month along the top and bottom and months alongside. Printed with days of month and months in green ink and ticket number overprinted in black ink. Stapled with two staples on left hand edge. Individual tickets have a perforated edge along the left hand side. Has a white paper protection cover on front and heavy light grey cardboard back. Printed 8/2000 by Milldean Press to replace previous All Day Tickets which were in the name of the Ballarat Vintage Tramway.trams, tramways, tickets, btm, all day tickets

Jean Maxwell was a war time conductress on the Ballarat tramways. 1 - Death Notice - 28/12/2007 of Jean. .2 - Funeral Notice - 28/12/2007 with funeral on 31/12/2007 .3 - Obituary - "Conductress's journey ends" - The Courier, 2/1/2008, with a photo of Jean standing by herself in uniform. Information provided by the Museum and the family. .4 - Funeral Service programme - 31/12/2007Newspaper clippings from The Courier, following the death of Jean Maxwell. .conductresses, sec, world war i, obituaries