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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat" (black background), 1960s
... in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Invitation - to reinvent a "Floral Tram" for the 2019 Begonia Festival", May. 2018
... "Invitation - Join us at the Ballarat Tramway Museum to reinvent...Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... of the closure of the Ballarat tramway system - 19/9/1992. Tram 661...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 34 at Drummond Street South", 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... , prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 39 at Doveton St", 1970s
... Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 41...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1940
... numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway... in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo undated ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Colour the Tram", 2/09/1981 12:00:00 AM
... of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bid to bring back city's tramway", 4/08/2014 12:00:00 AM
... , about the construction of a tourist based tramway in Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Instructions for Tramway Traffic Inspectors", 1951
... Copies 4, 5 and 6, on title page, each have "Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Small book with 32 pages, 27 printed on, with green cloth hard covers, sewn into cover. On front cover, printed in white ink is SECV name, logo, words, "Provincial Tramways", "Instructions for Tramway Traffic Inspectors", "Issued 1951", and a note that the book remains the property of the SEC. Inside cover as above with location for name and date to whom book was issued to. Indexed. Contents gives rules for behaviour, ticket checking procedures, reports, traffic supervision, safety and accidents. Copies 2 and 3 on display in cabinet in 39 since 1992 until 10/04. Copies 4, 5 and 6 - each have BTPS Catalogue Number written in on title page. (revised 12/8/05) Copy 7 - added 17/1/2007 - issued to Dave Kellett. Copy 9 - added 6/12/15 - issued to Tramway Superintendent - Les Denmead - 25/7/1952. Full pdf scan added 28/5/2019. See Reg Item 7887 for a typed sheet that formed part of the book.Copies 4, 5 and 6, on title page, each have "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 304" written in black ink on the top of the page. Copy 7 has "D.C. Kellett, 11-7-66" in ink on the first page.trams, tramways, rules, instructions, tramways, operations, management -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Rule Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Rules Governing Employees", 1964
... "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 303" 3rd copy...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC issued rules to employees on how they should behave and perform their duties safely. Yields information on particular items and operations.Twenty page, centre stapled book within green Rexene covers with paper sides and gold blocked title "State Electricity Commission of Victoria / Tramways / Rules Governing Employees / September 1964. Provides 123 General Rules - in five sections - A - General, B- Accidents Etc, C - Tramways Operations, D - Motormen, E - Conductors. Three copies Copy 2 - has item Reg. No. 3118 (copy 2), taped into inside rear cover. Copy 3 - ditto, but loose inside rear cover - added 11/8/2006. Copy 4 - marked as issued to H. Hughes - 20/6/1968 - added 18/1/2007. See also Reg Item 1298 for other copies of this item.1st and 2nd copies on the top of inside title page "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 303" 3rd copy has "11.14AM" in pencil on front of cover and title sheet. 4th copy has "H.Hughes" "20/6/68" in pencil. trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, sec, motormen, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 29/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
... In ink on rear " SEC Ballarat Tramways bogie. 22, turning...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the early use of Ballarat's first bogie tram after it had been re-numbered and Stones Corner.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 22 turning from Bridge St into Main St 29-12-1945. Has the Castrol / Caltex service station with clock in the background and Stones Corner building. Tram proceeding to Mt Pleasant. 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. 22, turning out of Bridge St into Main St, Ballarat East Post Office in background in Main St. 29-12-45" with number "T547" within Wal Jack photo stamp.trams, tramways, bridge st, stones corner, main st, bogie trams, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Paul Mong, 29/03/2002 12:00:00 AM
... and the Ballarat High School grounds showing the Ballarat Tramway Depot...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Peter Bruce, "No. 34 and schoolgirls", 1970s
... , prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Peter Bruce, "No. 39 approaching Sebas", 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Peter Bruce, "Up the Street", 1970s
... and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 39 and others - Lydiard St Nth, 21-8-1971
... , most likely for a train arrival and then a tour of the Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Black and white photograph of tram 39 showing Special and three other trams waiting on the tracks at Lydiard St North, most likely for a train arrival and then a tour of the Ballarat Tramway system. Photographer unknown. A Cook Tours database that the tour by the ARHS and TMSV using trams 11, 26, 39 and 42 and was a farewelll tour, with the first of the Ballarat tram lines closing the following day. See also item 7520 for other photographs.Yields information about the arrangements for tram tours using Lydiard St North.Black and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, tours, tram 39, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920
... with "The..." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The photograph, Real Photo Series M 324, shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration in Ryrie St with the former Geelong Post Office in the view. Next door to the Post Office is the Telegraph Station. Dated on the basis of a poster next to the Telegraph station advertising a 1920 film by Irene Castle. The full name of the film cannot be read, but starts with "The..." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Yields information about Geelong No.2 and Ryrie St in particular the Geelong Post Office.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920.geelong, geelong 2, mesco, geelong town, geelong post office, ryrie st, geelong telegraph station. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour print - Bendigo 18, Barry Pemberton
... at either ends. Operated by the Ballarat Tramway Museum during 2001...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photo shows Bendigo 18, painted in the Bendigo Trust colour scheme at the Mine terminus, late 1980's or early 1990s. It was originally converted by the SEC to a one-man tram but not used as such. Converted by the Bendigo Trust to a enclosed car with entries at either ends. Operated by the Ballarat Tramway Museum during 2001 to 2005 to celebrate 150 years of Gold, where it carried its Melbourne number of 45. Currently operated by the Bendigo Tramways as No. 45.Yields information about Bendigo Tramways tramcar 18 /45.Colour print - digital printed made 12/22Has notes on the rear of the print about the photographer, address and dates.tramways, tramcars, tram 18, bendigo, bendigo tramways, tram 45 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Milldean Press, All Day Ticket, Aug. 2000
... Booklet of 10, Ballarat Tramway Museum "All Day Tickets...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1945?
... and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - Comeng train, R. E. V Gomm, mid 1980's
... of the Ballarat Tramway Museum mid 1980's....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates a sales item that the museum has produced over many years.Metal lapel badge - image of VicRail Comeng Suburban train in orange livery - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted orange and black paint infilling the detail. Possibly made by R. E. V. Gomm, England to order of the Ballarat Tramway Museum mid 1980's.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, railways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Press Release, Len Millar, Media Release - Wednesday Tram Rides - 18/11/1997, Jan. 1998
... of the commencement of regular Wednesday operations of the Ballarat Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...A4 sheet of paper, printed giving details of the commencement of regular Wednesday operations of the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Prepared by Len Millar on 18/11/97 for services commencing on 19/11/97. Copy in collection printed 1/1/98 from document held on computer. Images added 24-12-2016trams, tramways, btm, tramcar operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Clyde Croft, Nov. 1974
... by members of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Crane...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Black and white photograph of the laying of the rails for Depot Junction turnout in Wendouree Parade in Nov. 1974 by members of the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Crane positioning rails, onto sleepers. Road has been dug out for curve. From annual report for 1974/75, date is probably Friday 22/11/1974.On rear in one corner is initials 'CC'trams, tramways, btm, trackwork, wendouree parade, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Section Staff, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Sturt St. South St. "
... with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, 52 and 53 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497, 9037 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system to c1936 when replaced by electric signals. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "STURT ST. SOUTH ST. " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Revenue Journal", mid 1970's
... copies held. Form titled for the "Ballarat Tramways". ...Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Demonstrates aspects of the operation of a tramway system - collection of revenue from ticket sales, as used by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society in its early days.A4 size sheet of paper, printed up as a BTPS conductor's Revenue Journal for tickets or checks sold. No values given for the "checks". Form would have been printed about 1973, collected late 1970's?. Later forms had the values printed in. Two copies held. Form titled for the "Ballarat Tramways". trams, tramways, fares, revenue journal, btps, tickets