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Negative, Wal Jack, mid to early 1950's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 4 westbound in Ryrie St at Gheringhap St with the destination of Newtown. In the background is James Bruce Optician. There are two trams at the Moorabool St intersection. The building on the corner remains during 2020. Note the bar traffic lights behind the tram and the one hour parking sign. Photo mid to early 1950's. trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 4 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
... Highway near Ballarat early 1950's Trams tramways Delivery ...Yields information about the method of delivery of bogie trams from Melbourne and the Western Highway near Ballarat early 1950'sNegative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the delivery of a bogie tramcar on a very wet day using a Yellow Express truck. Would appear that the railway line is on there right hand side, possibly just before the Caledonia bridge under the railway line at the foot of the Warrenheip bank on the Western Highway. Timing related to Reg Item 5327i, btm5207i, delivery of ex MMTB 42 or 35.trams, tramways, delivery of tramcars, railways, bogie trams, ballarat -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 3 at the North terminus, early 1950's. The driver and conductor are chatting with a person. In the background is a factory - ? Fasteners Australia.trams, tramways, geelong, north, crews, tram 3 -
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Negative, Wal Jack, early 1950's
Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Geelong 32 in Aberdeen St, just after turning from Pakington St. The tram has the destination of North. In the background is a shop advertising Spartan paints. Photo early 1950's.trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, aberdeen st, beach, tram 32 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Roy J Mitchell, late 1960's or early 1970's
Green Fuji Film green plastic slide during of a group of 3 trams on a tram tour, led by tram 26, at the Grey St loop waiting for a tram in the other direction. Possibly late 1960's early 1970s.On each slide in ink "Roy Mitchell" , "Tram" circa 1971". tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tours, grey st, tram 26 -
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Photograph - Digital image, W. J. Llewelyn, 2/04/1950 12:00:00 AM
... bogie tram No. 22 and other Ballarat trams early 1950's. Trams ...Yields information about bogie tram No. 22 and other Ballarat trams early 1950's.Digital image of a photo of SEC bogie tram 22 and SEC 18 at Sturt and Lydiard St. intersection. Based on Reg Item 854, photo taken on 2/4/1950. Has Town Hall in background. See also Reg Item 854 for a very similar photo.trams, tramways, town hall, sturt st, ballarat, bogie trams, tram 22 -
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Drawing - Destination Roll - miniatures, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), mid 1960's?
Reproduction or miniatures of tram destination rolls on heavy paper: .1 - Geelong .2 - Footscray .3 - Point Ormond .4 - Ballarat .5 - Bendigo All white on black except for Geelong. Possibly made early to mid 1960's by the AETAtram, trams, geelong, footscray, ballarat, bendigo, destination roll, point ormond -
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Photograph - Digital image, Chris Phillips, early 1960's
Yields information about the SEC Ballarat tramway, c1960 in Wendouree Parade at a crossing loop and crews.Digital image of No. 40, early 1960's at a Crossing Loop in Wendouree Parade, possibly depot loop with Lake Wendouree in the background. Driver appears to be smoking a pipe. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and a dash canopy advert for Dancing at the Civic Hall.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, civic functions, tram 40 -
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Functional Object - Electrical conduit, 21/01/2018 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the materials and the methods of installing electrical domestic cables in Ballarat houses during the 1920's.Section of timber or wooden electrical conduit used in houses c1920, to contain wires for electrical lamps and fittings. Consists of a timber base (very light softwood - ??) with two slots that was nailed to a wall and after the cable installed a cover strip applied. Has one end mitred or cut at 45 degrees. See Early Electrical wiring systems in American buildings - L. D. Mitchelltrams, tramways, esco, electrical equipment, house extensions, houses, electricity -
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Document - Instruction, Richard Gilbert, "Notes for Officers-In-Charge", 1975
Yields information about the early operations of the BTPS and style of instructions issued at the time. Has a strong association with the person who wrote the document.Instruction - typed and handwritten, quarto sheet of paper with punch holes on the left hand side titled "Notes for Officers-In-Charge" for use at the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) depot, signed by Richard Gilbert as General Manager early 1975. Gives instructions as to the operation of the tramway and duties of the OIC. Has handwritten additions.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat, operations, instructions, depot, wendouree parade -
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Document - List, Glenise Kellett, "Tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting", Sep. 2018
Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's or early 1960 stop work meeting held opposite the tram depot and the workers who took part.Handwritten list of tram worker names involved in a stop work meeting, early to mid 1950's (no dash canopy lighting or reflective triangles) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. Prepared by Glenis Kellett on the back of an envelope, 9 and 10/2018. See Reg Item 1655 for a newspaper report and the April 2024 issue of Fares Please! for the background story. Names used to mark the original photo - see Reg Item 7140.1 and 7140.2sec, unions, stop work -
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Document - Personal Papers, The Argus, Ballarat stop work meeting, 13/4/1954
Digital image of a group of tramway workers (drivers, conductors) involved in a stop work meeting, The Argus, April 1954, (note no dash canopy lighting or reflector triangles on tram 32) or "out on the grass", opposite the tram depot. Has tram 32 in the background. See April 2024 issue of Fares Please! for the background story over an unfair dismissal of a trainee tram driver. Image 1 - digital image of a photograph held by Glenise Kellett image 2 - detail image of the rear of the photograph image 3 - names added from discussions with Glenise Kellett and item 7139. Image compiled by Warren Doubleday 20/11/2018. See Reg Item 1655 for a newspaper report using this photograph.Yields information about the Ballarat Trammies, late 1950's or early 1960 stop work meeting held opposite the tram depot and the workers who took part.Digital image of a Black and White photograph.On the photograph rear in ink "Ballarat Tram Depot, Wendouree Parade West of Forest St Tram 32" and on the lower edge "1950's, only time tram employees held a strike meeting - approx. 1 hour." trams, tramways, sec, unions, stop work -
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Photograph - Digital image
Has a strong association with Dave Kellett.Digital image of Dave Kellett in SEC uniform 1950s with his bicycle outside a house - Cap badge No. 67.On the photograph rear in ink "Dave early 1950's 67"trams, tramways, uniforms, secv, drivers, conductors -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, early to mid 1950's
Black and white photograph of Geelong 36, destination North and the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets with the Union Bank of Australia building in the background. Early to mid 1950's. Photo possibly Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.trams, tramways, geelong, north, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 36 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's
Black and white photograph of Bendigo 12 in possibly Mitchell St. Photograph, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's, Destination not able to be read. Has a building with the word "Gas" in the background. Photo possibly Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 12 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's
Black and white photograph of Bendigo 12 in Pall Mal, the stop before Charing Cross. Tram stop has a safety zone sign and two crew members at the front of the tram. Photograph late 1940's to early to mid 1950's. Tram has the destination of Golden Square. Photo possibly Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.trams, tramways, bendigo, pall mall, safety zone, tram 12 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's
Yields information about tram operations in the Gardens following the introduction of bogie trams and before the scrapping of No. 25Black and white photograph of Ballarat 24 and 34? at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade, late 1940's to early to mid 1950's. Tram 24 has the destination of City. On the rear has the photo stamp of Lee A Ratten of 51 Cotham Road Kew.trams, tramways, ballarat, gardens loop, wendouree parade, tram 24, tram 34 -
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Photograph, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), Bendigo Birney 28 - bridgework, 1965
Photo shows Bendigo 28 decorated for the 75th anniversary of Bendigo trams (1890 to 1965) crossing temporary track at Charing Cross during the reconstruction of the Bendigo Creek bridge during early 1965 - see Electric Traction Vol. 20, No. 6, June 1965. The front cover has a photo by H R Clark of the decorated car. The photo shows the method of supporting the rails during the work prior to completion of concreting. Yields inforamation about bridge reconstruction in Bendigo and their 75th anniversary.Black and white photograph printTMSV Shop stamptrams, tramways, bendigo, birney, tram 28, bridgeworks, charing cross, 75th anniversary -
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Photograph - View from Ballarat Railway Station footbridge, Ken Magor, c1950
The photo shows an SEC tram crossing the railway level crossing in Lydiard St North from the Ballarat Railway station footbridge. Shows shelters and closed gates at the end of the platforms used to control passenger access. Victoria House in the background. Not dated, probably during the early 1950s. See also item 8897 for a similar photograph.Yields information Ballarat Railway Station and the level crossing.Black and white print with notes on rear."Ken Magor Neg No. 1902" and two pencil numbers "91" and "19"trams, tramways, lydiard st north, level crossing, railway station, ballarat railway station -
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Photograph - Sturt St looking East nr Errard St, 12/6 Year unknown, possibly 1950s
Photo looking along the tram track in Sturt St, facing East, nr Errard St. Ballarat City Fire Station is prominent on left. Yields information about Sturt St and the City Fire station, probably in the early 1950sBlack and white photograph taken with Agfa Isopan f8.87 1/25sec in cloudy conditions.12/6, Sturt St Ballarat, Agfa Isopan 27degrees 8.8 1/25 Cloudyballarat, sturt st, ballarat city fire station -
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Photograph - Tram 23 and Tram 26 - City Centre, 11/1/1954
Photograph of Ballarat Tramcars 23, 26, and another. and 3 other tramcars at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth, looking West. Photo shows the later small passenger shelter, a few pedestrians, a number of early motor vehicles, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas a stamp from The Argus (Melbourne newspaper). has various items of copyright and permission details; and Negative No: J5994. Also, "Ballarat" and "K.J.MAGOR" No".ballarat, sturt st, tram 26, tram 23 -
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Postcard, Post Office Ballarat, c1910
Coloured image of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets looking north along Lydiard St. North giving a high view of the Post Office building with its tower. Has an ESCo tram southbound in Lydiard St North, a motor car and several horse-drawn vehicles. Shows the verandahs along Lydiard St, centre poles, and looks towards a rather desolate Black Hill following extensive mining works. The Post Office time ball is in the down position. Possibly c1910. Summerscales building - photographer, postcards is next door to the Post Office in Sturt St. On the rear is a handwritten note from Wal Jack to Ken Magor about the tram in the photo, the time ball on the post office flagstaff, Railway station tower to the left of the Post Office, carriage sheds in the long building behind the oval type roof of old mining exchange. See item 8411 for a coloured version. Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets in the early ESCo era and the Post Office building.Postcard - black and white- divided back, undated - Valentine & Sons, Printed in Great Britain. Card Number "20-2"Notes by Wal Jack on the rear - see image 2nd image.sturt street, post office, ballarat, tramways, lydiard st, esco, black hill -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Sturt Street, Ballarat", c1950
... . There is one tram parked in the parking loop. On the rear, Wal Jack ...The photo shows the view of the south side of Sturt Street from Lydiad St, looking east. The Robbie Burns statue is on the left of the card, along with the Mechanics Institute, The Ballarat Gas Co, Buckshead Hotel. There is one tram parked in the parking loop. On the rear, Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor has written: "4 wheeler (No. 30 or 33?) in parking loop. Lower Sturt St from Lydiard St, looking east showing narrow Bridge St and Victoria St hill. Mt Warrenheip 4 miles away." Has a sketch of the tram tracks as well. C1950Yields information about Ballarat during the late 1940s or early 1950s.Postcard black and white, undivided back, with a handwritten note on rear. Card No. V39.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, valentine -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Victoria Street, Ballarat", c1950
... Ballarat during the late 1940s or early 1950s. tramways trams ...The photo taken from near Princes shows the view looking east along Victoria St, near King St. Ballarat East. Has a tram in the photo along with St Alipius church in the background. c1950Yields information about Ballarat during the late 1940s or early 1950s.Postcard black and white, divided back. Card No. 3287.tramways, trams, valentine, victoria st -
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Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Lydiard Street showing George Hotel Ballarat", 1931
Valentine Series postcard of the early 1930s of No. 27 inbound in Lydiard St Nth. Valentine series No. 1492, with the caption "Lydiard Street showing George Hotel, Ballarat". See page 59 of The Golden City and its Tramways and for the photo itself. Photo shows the wooden centre poles, street lighting, tram 27 in ESCo colour scheme, and buildings on the west side of Lydiard St North, including the George Hotel, A.M. Palmer & Co Chemist, Wm Hiscock Dentist and other buildings. A horse-drawn cart and two motor cars parked at the kerb. See 3893 for a digital image and reproduction photograph.Yields information about Lydiard St Nth in the 1930's, the centre poles, traffic and the appearance of the trams.Postcard black and white, divided back. Card No. 1492Has on the rear in pencil "KT" and "to be copied" tramways, trams, tram 27, lydiard st nth, george hotel, centre poles -
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Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 20 - Moving the SEC Jelbart roller, Lilian Butler, Early 1973
Yields information about the transport of the SEC Jelbart Road Roller from the depot and then to the TMSV at Bylands. Has a strong association with Doug WisemanSet of 14 AGFA slides - blue and white plastic mounts and 6 white cardboard slides - 3 Kodachrome and 3 unmarked of the SEC Jelbart Road Roller being transported to Yendon by Doug Wiseman - September or October 1971 and then being transported to TMSV at Bylands early 1973. .1 - Doug Wiseman preparing the roller with his two sons? standing in front. .2 - Prepare to leave the SEC Depot with one of the two work huts in tow. .3 - Leaving the depot .4 - at Ballarat East station .5 - in the suburbs .6 - on the way to Yendon .7 - ditto .8 - ditto .9 - ditto .10 - ditto .11 - arriving at Doug Wiseman's farm. .12 - Family photos with the roller .13 - ditto .14 - Doug Wiseman standing in front of the roller .15 - loaded onto the truck for Bylands .16 - Family photos with the roller .17 - Family photos with the roller .18 - At Bylands .19 - ditto with family .20 - ditto with cable trailer in background. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Advised by E-mail by Graeme Jordan 23-10-2016 "Not sure of the details, but I know Doug Wiseman was involved. According to Running Journal at the time, the roller was considered for preservation at the time of closure, but finances at the time prevented this. However it was "officially" acquired and added to the TMSV collection in early 1973. I further believe that TMSV advised the SEC that if funding was available to move the vehicle to Bylands, then it would take it. Doug Wiseman agreed to store the roller on his Yendon property." ballarat, tramways, trams, jelbart, road roller, bylands, tmsv, jelbart -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 5, John Theodore, c1973
Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in building the depot fan and access track.Set of 4 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm sq and Fuji film 35mm slides of views of the depot from across the parklands c1973 - 1974. .1 - looking north with the rail stack in the park. .2 - ditto with 26 on the fan - note overhead is up. .3 - from the east side of the fish hatchery - overhead is up .4 - from the east side, with rails, earth stacks and pipes - no overhead up - early 1973 - 26 and 27 are on the fan .5 - ditto - some tidying up - power is on - 26 on the fan.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, depot, overhead, track construction, tram 26, tram 27 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 13, John Theodore, Sept. / Oct. 1974
Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS in commissioning No. 40 on the access track Sept. / Oct 1974.Set of 13 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of the first day that 40 operated on the access track - late September early October 1974. Fares Please! for Sept. 1974 says that the first tram under power was 27 on 19/9/1974. Slides in order number noted on the slide. .1 - 40 on the access track. .2 - crossing the level crossing towards the depot .3 - on the access track .4 - ditto .5 - celebrations - Richard Gilbert, Rolf Jinks, Graeme Jordan, Lindsay Bounds .6 - celebrations .7 at the depot .8 - celebrations - with Peter Rees as well. .9 - On the depot fan .10 - crossing the level crossing .11 - at the depot .12 - on the access track - note the white stop block behind the tram. .13 - at the depot.Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, depot, tram 40 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, John Theodore, 1973
Yields information about depot activities of the BTPS constructing depot fan c1973 and some of those involved in the work.AGFA blue and white plastic mount 27mm sq slides of the construction of the ten depot fan, 2/3 road points early 1973, with Rolf Jinks and Bill Kingsley in the view. Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, track construction, depot fan -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s set of 16, John Theodore, Dec 74/Jan 75
Yields information about the early operations in Wendouree Parade prior to the official opening.Set of 16 AGFA blue and white plastic mount 35mm slides of early running on Wendouree Parade - late December 1974, January 1975. .1 - 26? at Gardens Loop with Peter Winspur and Barry McCandlish walking in front of the tram. .2 - 26 at Gardens Loop .3 - 26 and 40 at Gardens Loop .4 - ditto .5 - 26 at Carlton St .6 - 26, side on view, Wendouree Parade .7 - 40 at Wendouree Parade .8 - ditto near Depot Junction .9 - ditto .10 - 40 at Depot Junction .11 - 26 at Depot Junction .12 - 40 at Depot Junction .13 - 26 crossing Wendouree Parade at Depot Junction .14 - ditto .15 - 26 on the access track .16 - 26 and 40 at Gardens Loop Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, btps, commissioning, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, depot junction, carlton st, tram 40, tram 26