Yields information about the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system and the bus replacements made by the Transport Regulation Board, can be compared to that for Bendigo and Geelong.Poster, titled "Ballarat Bus Services" printed on off white gloss paper. Produced shortly before the closure of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria operated Ballarat Tramway system. Gives details of the replacement bus services as well as the existing bus services and other changes planned. Provides notes on the operator, timetables, fares, route numbers and dates when the services would be changed. Map shows the bus routes, route numbers, section points and City stands and stops. Authorised by the Secretary of the Transport Regulation Board B. P. Kay. pdf file has to be opened outside dbTextWorks.trams, tramways, ballarat, map, closure, buses

Yields information about the form used in Ballarat and Bendigo, perhaps Geelong used by the SEC to report on the operational behaviour of the crews in terms of rules broken or other mistakes. Would have formed a record of the employee.Printed form used by the SEC Provincial Tramways, printed on heavy paper or light card, titled "Service Record". Has the space for the tram branch, employee's name and the date of report, nature of the report, rule violated and who reported it. Was continue on the rear of the sheet. No form number. Two copies held.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, bendigo, forms, inspectors, geelong, crews, rules

Yields information and demonstrates the tickets used to provide a Pass for employees or visitors to Bendigo to travel on the trams during the 1930's. Similar ones would have existed for Ballarat and Geelong.Set of six preprinted special pass for, printed on cardboard Form No. FTY 16-7, with space for details to be filled in, name, availability and date and signature of the Manager. Used in the 1930's. Has conditions of use on the rear. Nos. 279, 281, 266, 288,289 and 290.trams, tramways, secv, bendigo, passes, tickets

Pamphlet - 8 pages, centre stapled, full colour printed on heavy paper, titled "Fast Rail Links to Regional Centres", dated February 2002, outlining the Fast Rail to the regions, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Latrobe Valley by the Labour government as part of its "Linking Victoria" program. Has a image of the proposed Velocity of the front cover Has a forward by Steve Bracks, Peter Batchelor. Covers journey times, benefits, statement by David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat, train services, benefits, land requirements safety and timetable for construction and contacts. Made by the Rail Projects Group of the Department of Infrastructure.trams, tramways, ballarat, railways, timetables, vline

Yields information about the 1962 proposal of the SEC to closure the Bendigo tramway system and notes the impact on the city, with references to Ballarat and Geelong.Newspaper - The Bendigo Advertiser, Saturday 3/2/1962, 14 broad sheet pages, with the main headline ""SEC Says it will abandon the trams" about the notice given in Parliament the previous day by the Minister for Electrical Undertakings Mr. Reid following notice by the SEC. Includes the text of a letter to the City of Bendigo, by the Secretary of the SEC, Mr. D. H. Munro. Has an editorial titled "Let 'em Walk", a photo of the No. 2 en route to Eaglehawk at Charing Cross and further article reporting on comments from four civic leaders "Lost City Without Trams". Quotes two local MLA's - L. W. Galvin, C.P. Stoneham, Cr. W. Mathrick of Eaglehawk and the K.H. Gordon,Chamber of Commerce. Notes impact on the city, Ballarat and Geelong bus system. See Reg Item 6950 for the Ballarat The Courier Report. Full copy of the newspaper collected for style and adverts - has a Briquette advert on page 14.sec, closure, bendigo, parliament, eaglehawk, geelong, ballarat

A eight page booklet tour notes, titled "AETA 17th Annual Federal Convention Easter 1971 - souvenir brochure" Convention in Melbourne and tour to Ballarat, Sat. 11/4/1971 with brief history, itinerary, map, Geelong map, tram car notes. Also includes tours around Melbourne, social events etc. Duplicated by Gestener process. secv, ballarat, aeta, mmtb, melbourne, provincial tramways

Black and white photograph of Geelong 38, 1948 in Moorabool St, just south of Malop St. Tram has the destination of Belmont. In the background is Solomons buildings and the Excelsior building. See Reg Item 3377 for another print and source - The Ellis Collection Item donated comprised negative 1249 and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. On the top edge of one of the prints "Sturt St Ballarat 1950"trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, tram 36

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's.Black and white print of Geelong 16 at the Belmont terminus. The side destination is set at North. Unknown photographer. Based on other similar photographs, possibly 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood.Has the word "Geelong" in pencil on the rear.trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, tram 16

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance of the Radiax Truck.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Railway Station, showing the Radiax truck. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink "29/3/1948, Radiax truck under Geelong No. 23".trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, radiax trucks, trucks, tram 23

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance of tram 23.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Railway Station, awaiting passengers for the AETA Special. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink "29/3/1948, Geelong # 23" at railway station"trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, radiax trucks, trucks, aeta, tram 23

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance of trams 22 and 23 at Beach terminus.Black and white print of Geelong 23 and 22 at the Beach terminus. Tram 23 has showing special, has the AETA tour board and an auxiliary board showing "Chartered Tram". No. 22 has the destination of West. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink "29/3/1948, Beach terminus in Geelong, AETA tour"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, beach, west, tram 23, tram 22

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance 23 at the Railway Station.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Railway Station. Tram 23 showing special, has the AETA tour board and an auxiliary board showing "Chartered Tram". Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink or pencil "29/3/1948, Geelong No. 23, Keith Kings suspended"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, railway station, tram 23

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance 23 at the Railway Station.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Railway Station. Tram 23 showing special, has the AETA tour board and an auxiliary board showing "Chartered Tram" with the crew standing by the front of the tram. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink or pencil "Geelong 29/3/1948, Geelong # 23 at Railway Station AETA Special"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, railway station, crews, tram 23

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the AETA Tour Group at the Beech Terminus.Black and white print of Geelong 23 at the Beach terminus with the AETA tour group participants in front of the tram. Note the AETA Tour boards. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in ink or pencil "29/3/1948, Geelong No. 23, Keith Kings suspended"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, beach, tram 23

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of Geelong 31 at the North terminus. The tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in pencil "29/3/1948, X HTT, North Terminus Geelong"trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, tram 31

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of Geelong 33, rear end photo showing the conductor leaning from the tram slightly. In the background is a SEC Tramway signal - Forest City. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo could have been taken at the Belmont terminus. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in pencil "29/3/1948, Geelong"trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, signals, conductors, tram 33

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of Geelong 39. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Photo taken in the double track area in the city area. Photo not dated or identified on the rear.trams, tramways, geelong, city, tram 39

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the scrubber tram.Black and white print of Geelong scrubber at the depot showing Brush truck under the tram. Mrs. V. Stranger in the tram. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in pencil and ink "29/3/1948, Geelong Scrubber. Mrs. V. Stranger in car"trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, trucks, scrubber

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the bogie trams.Black and white print of a Geelong bogie tram (possibly No. 31 based on the Reg Item 7239) at the North Terminus. Has a Shell sign in the photo on the right hand side. Shows a number of people boarding or already on the tram. Photo dated 29/3/1948. Based on the handwriting on btm5869i, the photo is by Leon Marshal-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.On the rear in pencil and ink "29/3/1948, Geelong"trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, trucks, tram 31 ?

Yields information about the first series of Geelong trams in 1912.Postcard, divided back of one of the first Geelong trams in the depot. No number can be seen on the front of the tram. The first batch was numbered 1 to 10. Note the detail painting on the piece of vertical panel at the end of the saloon. Note the track brake. The postcard writer advised that it was one of Geelong's new trams. Divided back type with areas for correspondence, stamp and address. On the left hand side - W. H. Watts Photographer Geelong.trams, tramways, geelong, depot, new tramcars, tram 30

Yields information about Geelong trams in the mid 1950's and the interior of the tram depot.Photograph - black and white of the interior of the Geelong depot showing spare armatures and an inspection pit. Tram 39 is at front of the depot, awaiting an AETA tour. Photo dated 2-4-1955. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood.In ink on the rear, "Geelong Tram Depot 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, aeta, armatures, tram 39

Yields information about Geelong trams of an AETA tour of the Geelong system in 1948Photograph - black and white of the Geelong depot with tram 23 during the 1948 AETA tour of Geelong. Has trams 23 and 14 in the depot. Some of the AETA group on the left - the nearest person is not checking his device! Photo dated 29-3-1948. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.In pencil on the "Geelong Depot 29/3/1948" and in ink "AETA tour"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, aeta, tram 23, tram 14

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the rear of a bogie tram showing a 22E truck.Photograph - black and white of a Geelong bogie tram, most likely No. 31 given Reg Items 7239 and 7243 showing the detail of a 22E truck and side of the tram. Photo taken at North. Photo dated 29-3-1948. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood. Negative scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.In pencil on the "Geelong Depot 29/3/1948"trams, tramways, geelong, north, maximum traction, brill trucks, tram 31

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance of the Geelong scrubber tram.Set of three Photographs - black and white of the Geelong scrubber tram at the depot. Shows the details of the trams including the front of the tram. Photo dated 29-3-1948. Based on handwriting, photo by Leon Marshall-Wood. Negatives scanned at 3200dpi 9/6/2020 9/6/2020.In pencil and ink on the rear of each print "Geelong Scrubber car at Depot 29/3/1948".trams, tramways, geelong, scrubber tram, depot, scrubber

Photo of a Geelong 5 with the destination of Chilwell at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets. Another is alongside. The tram is at a safety zone stop. No details on rear of photograph. Possibly late 1940sYields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's and the appearance of one of the first series of trams.Photograph - black and white trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, tram 5

Yields information about the interior of the Geelong trams during the 1950's..1 - Photograph - black and white of the interior of a Geelong tramcar showing two passengers, an elderly couple, seats, and other details. The driver and conductor can be viewed. Also shows the light shades and globes. Three copies held - two larger in a semi postcard format with a divided back and one small plain. No details on rear of photograph. Possibly c1950. .2 - Negative only - of the interior of a HTT bogie tram looking along the tram. Has a crew on the right hand side.trams, tramways, geelong, interiors, bogie tram, crews

Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's on the Belmont Line.Negative only - of the bogie tram Geelong No. 33 on the Belmont line with conductor on the footstep of the tram with the driver alongside. Tram has the destination of Belmont. No date information.trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, crews, tram 33

Yields information about the use of a Tourist ticket in Geelong during 1946 and the number of trips made.SECV - Geelong Tourist Ticket - 1/- on light card, light manilla colour - purchased for Geelong Monday 16 June 1946 (Calendar check - the 16th was a Sunday) Ticket No. Ba263537. Front of ticket see btm7252i1.jpg Rear of ticket see btm7252i2.jpg See also Reg Item 2108 and 4129 for other examples of the ticket overprinted for 1947 to 1949. Has been used for 7 return trips.Has a telephone number of "MX4694" in pencil on the rear.trams, tramways, secv, tourist ticket, geelong

Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 4 leaving the depot with the depot building in the background. You can see another tram in the background through the building This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.3, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Geelong Tram Depot 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, mesc, tram 4

Yields information about Geelong trams at the time of the closure of the Chilwell and East-West routes.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 18 at the Chilwell terminus on the last day of operation of this route. This is a large format print of Reg Item 476.5, photograph by Geoff Grant.On Rear ink "Last day of operation Chilwell & East - West Line 8th Jan. 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure, tram 18