Heavy card with black background containing 10 copies of headlines about the processes that went into closing the Ballarat Tramway system by SEC and Parliament in the late 1960's early 1970. Have been copied onto a black card and this card then mounted on a larger card. Card has been covered with a "stick on" plastic adhesive film. trams, tramways, newspaper clippings, closure, sec

Set of two "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Guest Pass" printed on light yellow card in the same style as an All Day Ticket (See Reg. Item 2727), with space for the name who issued to and who by on card. Has space for day and month to be punched out. 3272.1 - stamped with handstamp - "009" in black ink. 3272.2 - ditto "010"trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tourist tramway, tickets, all day tickets

Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer.Pamphlet advertising the Ballarat Vintage Tramway produced in late 1975, early 1976 on yellow paper with green ink on rear giving details of the operation, address etc. and on the front in green ink, a head on photo of No. 26 (prior to conversion)and the title " Ballarat's Living History / Vintage Trams / Operating in the Botanic Gardens Ballarat". Details fares of 30c Adult, 20c - which were operable from 1/11/1975 to 31/7/1977. 1664i1 - image of front, i2 - image of rear.trams, tramways, btps, pamphlets, ballarat vintage tramway

Single page copy of page 234 of the "Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, October 15, 1949", titled "News of the Month". Reports on the recommendations of a report by H.H. Bell of the MMTB for trolley bus system to replace the existing tramways in Ballarat at an approx. cost of 198,000 pounds. Also reports on the MMTB Annual report for 1948/49 and the SEC installing FM radios into motor vehicles in the Midland area's patrol cars. Not know who made the copy or when. Images of document added 27-08-12.Has word "Bill" and an arrow in the top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, trolley buses, sec, mmtb

Poster of banner, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway 1971 - 1981" used in the opening of the new or depot extension 14/6/2001 at the depot at the opening on 19/9/1981. Painted using water based poster paint, onto a roll of white paper, with a green background, the words have been pained in yellow blue. Has been torn or broken centrally at the time of the launch. Has been stored rolled - partially oval. btm1777i1 - shows banner - photographed in four stages and then joined using photoshop. btm1777i2 - shows banner - in use at the depot on 19/9/1981 - See 1981- 1982 BTPS Annual Report for further details. See Annual Report 1981 - 1982trams, tramways, depot extensions, btps, launch, banner

Set of three items concerning the restoration project for Horse Tram No. 1, by the Ballarat Vintage Tramway, 1986. 2804.1 - Letter on BTPS Letterhead, dated 8/4/1986, standard letter, seeking sponsorship or financial assistance for the project. Drafted for a Trust. Signed by the President, Frank Hanrahan. 2804.2 - 12 page report comb bound, with clear plastic cover, preprinted cover featuring horse tram No. 7 and light card rear back cover, dark blue in colour. Report gives an introduction, notes on the Ballarat Horse tram service, photos, notes on the BTPS, the project itself, costings, a elevation drawing of the horse tram, operation, sponsorship details, details of the Board, costs and times, and work program and expected cash flow. 2nd copy added 6/2/2005. 2804.2 - ditto, but stapled in top right hand corner. Images added 28/11/2016.trams, tramways, horse tram, submissions, btps, restoration

2944.1 - A4 size sheet of white paper, printed up as a BTPS (BTM) conductor's Revenue Journal for Adults fares as $1.50c, Children $0.80 and all day cards $3.00. Standard BTPS Revenue Journal format that was altered as necessary for the various fares. Known as form T2. Form titled for the "Ballarat Tramways" and has been used on Sunday 29/12/1991 by Andrew Mitchell. Gives the opening and closing numbers, total number issued, pay in values and total cash. Signed by A. Mitchell. 2944.2 - ditto, completed by Austin Brehaut on 15/1/1991, when fares were Adult $1, children 50c and All Day cards - $2.00. 2944.3 - ditto on green paper, completed by P. Mong 9/3/1997, when fares were $1.50 for Adults, 80c for Children and $3.00 for All Day cards. Specially printed for the 1997 Begonia Festival with addition of 50c and 30c check or ticket values. 2944.4 - A5 version dated 6/10/ 1996, completed by Clayton Giles. Fares $1.50 Adults, 80c for Children and $3.00 for All Day cards. Images added 27-11-2016trams, tramways, fares, revenue journal, btps, tickets

Book of 10 All Day Tickets, numbered A000001 to A000010 printed for the Ballarat Tourist Tramway, contained within an off white front heavy paper (front cover) and off white card back cover sheet, with a two staples on the left hand side. Each ticket is from a light yellow card stock, printed with green ink showing the month of issue on the sides and date of issue (1 to 31) on the top or bottom. Each ticket is numbered and has a perforated left edge to enable it to be torn from the book. Ticket punched by the conductor to shown the month and date of issue. On all tickets, just to the under the staple is a vertical heavy green band. Used from late 1975 until March 1986. Item collected for archives on at time of issue. Collected for Archives 30/6/2004. Replaced by those titled Ballarat Vintage Tramway - See Reg. item 2309.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets

Has a strong association with the day of the official opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway in 1975 and with Graeme Breydon.Yellow index board - printed as an "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" - issued by the BTPS with space for the date to be written in and signature of the conductor who issued the ticket. Produced at the start of operations for the BTPS Dec. 1974 or Jan. 1975. Used until 31/10/1975 when next series of all day tickets introduced. Ticket used by Graeme Breydon, issued by A. Cook on 1/2/1975, the official day of opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the BTPS. Hand numbered "9" in the right hand edge. See Reg Item 2308 for unused samples.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets

Has a strong association with the day of the official opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway in 1975 and with Graeme Breydon.Set of three paper tickets issued on the day of the official opening the Ballarat Tourist Tramway - 1/2/1975 and over stamped as such. .1 - 5c - Ticket No. A004407 - See Reg Item No. 2100 .2 - 10c - A010012 - - see Reg Item 1720 .3 - 20c - A005001 - see Reg item 1785 For the stamp used See Reg Item 352. Collected by Graeme Breydon at the time of the opening - see History of Object.trams, tramways, btps, opening day, tickets

Demonstrates the early development of the BTPS through the provision of a first aid box in the depot.Set of papers providing first aid instructions, contents of first aid box and other notes provided during September 1972 when the depot was being occupied and set up. 4305.1 - Plastic covered typed - two colours - instruction regarding the first aid kit - signed by Clyde Croft Secretary, 22/9/1972. 4305.2 - plastic covered sheet - photocopied, giving contents of box and basic instructions with orange Dymo label "BTPS" on top of sheet. 2nd copy - foolscap photocopy folded. See also Reg Item 5720.1 to .3 for other similar sheets.trams, tramways, btps, first aid, instructions, safety

Demonstrates the early development of the BTPS through the provision of a first aid box in the depot.Set of papers providing first aid instructions, first aid courses and other notes provided during September 1972 when the depot was being occupied and set up. Each sheet has been covered with an adhesive plastic film. Sheets 2 and 3 are typed on the rear of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts letterhead and signed by Clyde Croft, dated 22/9/1972. 5720.1 - Extract from Labour and Industry instructions - "Emergency Instructions for Serious Injuries. 5720.2 - First Aid Classes of the St John's Ambulance. 5720.3 - Notes regarding the first aid kit. See also Reg Item 4305.1, 4305.2 for other similar sheets.trams, tramways, btps, first aid, instructions, safety

A4 photocopied sheet titled "Replica Destination Curtain" describing a reproduction or replica destination curtain or blind or roll, used in Ballarat Tramways by the SEC c1960. Provides notes on the curtains, how made, grouping of the routes, horse drawn trams, SEC operations and closure, and inviting people to be members. Gives the BTPS address and phone number. Has the phrase "Ballarat Trams are Ballarat History" on the bottom of the sheet. Has the reproduction of the curtain or roll on the rear of the sheet.trams, tramways, btps, destination roll, destination indicators, sec, routes

Yields information about the plaque that was fitted to tram 27 when it completed 1,000,000 miles.Letter and associated envelope - correspondence between the BTPS and Mrs R. L. Butler regarding the original plaque that belonged to No. 27 - (the Million Mile plaque). .1 - Letter dated 8/5/1974 to Mrs. Butler on BTPS letterhead, signed by Clyde Croft as Secretary - referring the person who recovered the plaque and to the memory of Adam Balloch. .2 - Thankyou letter dated 11/5/1974 from Mrs. Butler to the BTPS - carbon copy. .3 - Envelope with "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" stamped on the bottom left hand edge, addressed to Mrs. Butler and BTPS stamp on rear. Stamp has been cut off. See Reg item 6428 for the initial letter of offer and 6531 for a photo of the sign.trams, tramways, letters, million miles, plaques, btps

Letter or note to Members advising that Membership of the BTPS is due and asking them to renew their membership. Signed by Carolyn Dean. Gives cost of membership and the cost a subscription to Trolley Wire. Item was with a envelope dated 26/7/1977 - July Fares Please! to Ian Stanley.trams, tramways, btps, membership, forms

Has a strong association with the day of the official opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway in 1975 and with Mrs. L ButlerSet of three paper tickets used by the BTPS at the time of the official opening of the Museum Tramway on 1/2/1975. All have been over stamped with the Opening stamp (See Reg Item 352 ) and punched. .1 - 5c - No. 4808 .2 - 10c - No. 10204 .3 - 20c - No. 5203 See Also Reg Item 4776 for other tickets and 352 for the stamp.trams, tramways, tickets, btps, opening

Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities through the considerations of the Minister for Fuel and Power.Carbon copy of a report or submission as part of a deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power on 6/10/1971. Outlines proposals for the establishment of a Tourist Tramway, gives names and details of SEC staff willing to help, and notes Mr. Frank Hanrahan for setting up the necessary equipment.trams, tramways, btps, sec, power supply

Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities and the considerations being made in Sept. 1971 for it, just after closure.Photocopy of a document titled "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971", outlining discussions with Council Offices and BTM regarding the Depot, Authority to Operate, Site and Operations, passenger operations, traffic conditions, financial and depot site.trams, tramways, btps, city of ballaarat, operations, depot

Yields information about the disposal of the SEC Ballarat tramcar fleet and locations.Typed original of a list of disposals of the Ballarat Tramcar fleet, with corrections. Would have been used in the production of a duplicated list of disposals published to members April 1972 - See "Information for Members and Interested Parties", March 1972 or April / May 1972. Typed on foolscap paper. Gives a list of the trams and where there were at the time of publication and the current owner/custodian. Has handwritten changes in ink. See also Reg items 3929 and 6664 for other lists.sec, ballarat, disposal, tramcars

Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway system through historic film collected by the BTPS and made into a Video tape. Has a strong association with those who provide the film, for example Bob Prentice and others.Video cassette tape and box with cover containing the video titled ""The Tramways of Ballarat" produced by the BTPS in 1993. The contents of this tape were subsequently used to make the DVD. Over a 1000 copies distributed. Material from BTV 6 used in the production. See rear cover for details of those whose film was used. Cover Photo Glen Mills, Script Richard Gilbert, Narration Bruce McLean and Produced by John Phillips and Richard Gilbert. Inside of the cassette paper cover is a map of the system. Produced by the Association of Railway Enthusiasts on behalf of the BTPS. Cost at the time $29.95, price sticker remains.ballarat, films, tv broadcasts, btv