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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewsletter, City of Ballarat, "At last, the list is done", "my Ballarat - City of Ballarat Community Magazine August 2007", 22/08/2007
... The Courier Ballarat... Of Ballarat BTM 3914.1 - Front cover of The Courier, Wed. 22/8/2007 ...Has a strong association with the work of the BTM in preserving the heritage of Ballarat tramways and in the recognition of this work by the City of Ballarat in the Ballarat Treasures Project., Has a strong association with the work of the BTM in preserving the heritage of Ballarat tramways and in the recognition of this work by the City of Ballarat in the Ballarat Treasures Project.3914.1 - Front cover of The Courier, Wed. 22/8/2007, "City Treasures Registry - At last, the list is done", article written by Danielle Perkins about the official launch of the Ballarat Treasures Register. Has a photo of No. 27 at Carlton St terminus with Austin Brehaut and Frank Puls. 3914.2 - 32 page, colour printed magazine or newsletter titled "my Ballarat - City of Ballarat Community Magazine August 2007" with an article and listing on pages 17 - 21 titled "Ballarat Treasures Report Announced".museums ballarat treasures, treasures, city of ballarat, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, January 1988 In Retrospect, Jan. 1988
... A newspaper Clipping from a section of The Ballarat Courier...The Courier Ballarat... of The Ballarat Courier called In Retrospect which states events ...A newspaper Clipping from a section of The Ballarat Courier called In Retrospect which states events that happened from the past. Contains two items involving the new Horse Tramway system. Top one was about the horse tramways first accident involving a cow and the second one about what type of tramway system to have as the councillors described the horse trams as painful. Images added 3-12-2016trams, tramways, ballarat horse tramways, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A growing, young ambition to pull a tram", 26/05/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from page 2 of The Courier, Ballarat, 26...The Courier Ballarat... of The Courier, Ballarat, 26 May 2003, titled "A growing, young ambition ...Newspaper cutting from page 2 of The Courier, Ballarat, 26 May 2003, titled "A growing, young ambition to pull a tram", reporting on the event at Lake Wendouree the previous day. Photograph features Anna Howley from the University of Ballarat pulling on the rope connected to the tram on the west side of Gardens Loop. Tram has the "Power 103.1 FM" banner on the front. Photo by Ian Wilson of the Ballarat Courier and report by Catherine Best. Quotes Allister Morrison of the Young Ambition and that they raised $8,000 for Pinarc Support Services. See also Reg. Item 2451 for event programme.date of newspaper cutting and page number in pencil and bottom of sheet.young ambition, tram pull, btm, rotary ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Out and About - Spring 2017", Aug. 2017
... by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat...The Courier Ballarat... 2017", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items ...Full colour 24 page newspaper, centre stapled recycled paper, titled "Out and About - Spring 2017", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat and surrounding villages events, but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams and Castlemaine and Maldon Railway. Features a photo of Len Millar and Neville Britton in front of tram 26 on the front cover and Springfest on the page 4 with the Tram Pull event.ballarat, tourism, bendigo trust, btm, springfest, tram pull -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Celebrating 25th anniversary, 7/01/2000 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 7/1/2000...The Courier Ballarat... the Ballarat Courier of 7/1/2000 featuring two photographs taken on 26 ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 7/1/2000 featuring two photographs taken on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebrations of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Item within the People and places section. The first photo - Gavin Young standing in the doorway of tramcar No. 40. The second - Mr. Matthew Hutchison holding his son Henry inside a tram - possibly No. 13 - see also item 1290. "7 Jan 1999 Courier" in black ink, top right hand corner - date was actually 2000.trams, tramways, btm, visitors, 25th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Courier, 8/3/1938, page 7/8, Mar. 1938
... Page 7 and 8 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier...The Courier Ballarat... of the Ballarat Courier. Page 7 - features In Retrospect, Highlights ...Page 7 and 8 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier. Page 7 - features In Retrospect, Highlights of Ballarat story (August to December), John Hollway & Sons (Radio Receivers). Page 8 - "Down Times Corridor" by Major General R.E.Williams (photo of VR loco) and an advertisement - "Boyd's" - drapers and outfitters. See also items 198, 199 and 200. Image scans added 14-9-2013 and record checked.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, commerce -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Framed Photographs, The Frame Spot, Framed Photograph - David Frost, 2002
... as photo used in btm6401, 1 August 2002 by the Ballarat Courier...The Courier Ballarat... by the Ballarat Courier. Contained within a wooden frame made ...Framed colour photograph of BTM Conductor David Frost issuing a ticket to David Vendy, Mayor of the City of Ballarat in tram 13 while at the depot. Thought to be the same date as photo used in btm6401, 1 August 2002 by the Ballarat Courier. Contained within a wooden frame made by "The Frame Spot of 1376 Malvern Road, Malvern" with card backing and a white cloth hanging strip. Appears to have been reframed by David.trams, tramways, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams could be our future", 21/1/2017
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/1/2017...The Courier Ballarat... ballarat tramway proposals Newspaper cutting from The Courier ...Article by Michael Pollock reporting on a letter to the City of Ballarat about a proposal by Mr Jeff Moran of AWTY Transort Consultants about building a light rail system to serve Ballarat growth areas. Outlines possible routes. Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System.Yields information about a proposal to provide light rail to Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/1/2017 titled "Trams could be our future".trams, tramways, tram revival, light rail, ballarat, tramway proposals -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Picture perfect public transport", 4/3/2019
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2019...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2019 titled ...Article about the launch of W3 661 as the Floral Tram on Sunday 3/3/2019. Features a photo of the tram at the depot with a note that Richard Gilbert was driving. Article and photo by Alistair Finlay. Provides the story and background.Yields information about the 2019 Floral TramNewspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/3/2019 titled "Picture perfect public transport"trams, tramways, tram 661, floral tram, w3 class, btm, begonia festival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper Headline Display Banner sheet, The Courier Ballarat, "Federal aid for tram plan", 4/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Courier shop display headline banner sheet...The Courier Ballarat... City Tramway Ballarat Revival Ballarat Courier shop display ...Ballarat Courier shop display headline banner sheet for Saturday January 4, 1997 with "The Courier" logo and the words "FEDERAL AID FOR TRAM PLAN" in large print. Copy 1 - has "Bridge Mall Newsagency, 68-70 Bridge Mall, Ballarat 3350 phone 3133 52"stamp on top, on off white paper. Copy 2 - on yellowish paper and some creases. Copy 3 - on white paper, but slightly yellowed.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, The Courier Ballarat, 1960
... "Beware of Trains" by Alan Bradley. Photo by Ballarat Courier...The Courier Ballarat... Bradley. Photo by Ballarat Courier. Bromide made c1994 ...Bromide of a black and white photograph of the Humffray St level crossing in 1960 with a steam locomotive passing through the level crossing, with a set of interlocked gates and a number of motor vehicles waiting. Buildings in view are the Ballarat East signal box and the station building, which was demolished in 1962. Was used in Fares Please! September 1990 issue, in an articles "Beware of Trains" by Alan Bradley. Photo by Ballarat Courier. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used.trams, tramways, ballarat east, humffray st., level crossings, fares please! -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Newspaper cutting - "The Courier Ballarat Friday, April 26, 1968
... Newspaper cutting - "The Courier Ballarat Friday, April 26... Ballarat" Newspaper cutting - "The Courier Ballarat Friday, April ..."Mr Gorton Makes History in Parade" Photograph - John Gorton & A D Barling Commander "HMAS Ballarat"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Newspaper articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Wednesday, August 16, 1995
... Newspaper articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Wednesday... articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Wednesday, August 16, 1995 ...Front page - "City's Tribute to war heroes" VP Day celebrations - 50 yearsliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Newspaper articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Monday, August 14, 1995
... Newspaper articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Monday, August..." Newspaper articles - "The Courier" Ballarat, Monday, August 14, 1995 ...Front page - "We remember"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Major Wildlife Habitat: a unique drawcard. The Courier, Ballarat, 24/5/2001, From Marsh, to Swamp, to Beautiful Lake, 24/5/2001
... Major Wildlife Habitat: a unique drawcard. The Courier... Collection Gardens Ballarat None 1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5 ...The two articles are about Lake Wendouree, the first relates to the Lake as a major wildlife habitat and the second to the development of the Lake.Not only are there details of the Lake as a wildlife habitat, there is a detailed chronology and history of developments on and around Lake Wendouree.1 page of the Courier newspaper (p.5) with 2 major headings and a " Lake Timeline", 1/2 way down the page.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, wildlife habitat, yuille's swamp, ducks, grebes, native aquatic plants, white ibis, silver gull, possums, native water rats, history of lake wendouree., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Rules for the Regulation of the Botanical Gardens, Ballarat Courier, 16/9/1859, Bye Law No.21 of the Western Municipality
... Rules for the Regulation of the Botanical Gardens, Ballarat...Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group George ...john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, The Courier Ballarat, 9/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
... ." Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's...The Courier Ballarat... by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See ...Black and White copy photograph taken by The Courier, taken on 9/06/1970, published 10/6/1970 of No. 18 with anti-litter advertisement sponsored by Ballarat Jaycees, at Carlton St loop. "Keep Ballarat Beautiful" and "Electricity is Cleaner and Easier to Use" - indicating that the SEC may have sponsored the Advertisements on the tram. Conductor standing in the doorway with a point bar. Tram has the destination of "Gardens via Sturt St." Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. 3760.1 - Copy of the original newspaper cutting added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett. Title of cutting "On schedule...with a message" - A hand written note on the cutting above the head line gives the possible name of the conductor with the point bar as "Van Orshot" Photo in box 01-01-77 Newspaper item in box 01-01-09in ink above the headline "Van Orshot"tramways, trams, carlton st, advertisements, jaycees, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, City's Vision statement, c2005
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, date unknown...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat, date unknown c2004 or 2005, about ...Features a photo of Frank Puls looking out of tramcar on a wet day, with the windscreen wiper working with a caption under. On the rear is part of the details of the City's Vision statement.Demonstrates the Couriers photographers twist on a City Council Vision statement report.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, date unknown c2004 or 2005, about the City of Ballarat's Vision for 2030. city of ballarat, vision statement, frank puls, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramways man gave 25 years service", 14-9-1966
... Digital image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier...The Courier Ballarat... image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 14-9 ...Newspaper report of the retirement of Stan Reynolds after 25 years of service as conductor/motorman with the SEC in Ballarat. Reports on the wallet of notes presented by Mr D McGregor, President of the Ballarat branch of the union, Mr F K White of the SEC and Mr Denmead Tramway Superintendent. Mr Reynolds retired on his 65th birthday.Yields information about the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.Digital image of a Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 14-9-1966 of the retirement of Motorman Stan Reynolds.tramways, trams, sec, retirements, stan reynolds, d mcgregor, unions -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "25 Years Ago", January 1936
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat January 1936...The Courier Ballarat... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Item from The Courier, 25 ...Item from The Courier, 25 years ago, about the change of destination of "Orphanage" to "Victoria Street" and a note regarding the introduction of more "modern" second hand trams into Ballarat.Yields information about the change in the name of the Victoria St terminus.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat January 1936, about Ballarat trams - titled "25 years ago" Two red arrows mark the item of interest.letters, tramways, public transport, victoria street, orphanage, destinations, new trams -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Archives Council Makes History", 23/11/1962
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, taped...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, taped to a quarto sheet with rounded corners ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 17/11/1962 titled "Archives Council Makes History", taped to a memo from Manager Ballarat Branch to the Engineer/Manager dated 23/11/1962 about SEC Commissioner Sir Alexander Fitzgerald visit to Ballarat as part of the Business Archives Council and made remarks at the dinner about the trams staying in Ballarat.Yields information about the comments made by Sir Alexander Fitzgerald, a SECV Commissioner about Ballarat's trams staying in service.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, taped to a quarto sheet with rounded corners - part of an SECV internal memorandum.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, closure, archives, secv commissiones -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Geelong's trams go by March 31", 26/11/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier? - 26-11-1955...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from the Ballarat Courier? - 26-11-1955, titled "Geelong's ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier? - 26-11-1955, titled "Geelong's trams go by March 31", replacing Geelong's 17 trams by 100 buses using five private companies. Quotes Mr A. J. Decon, Transport Operators Association President, and of Trans Otway Ltd. - about the take over of the first route in Jan. East-West. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.has date "26-11-55" in ink on right hand side at top.geelong, buses, closure -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Out and About - Edition 7 Autumn 2015", Mar. 2015
... ", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about...The Courier Ballarat...", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about ...Full colour 32 page newspaper, centre stapled high gloss paper, titled "Out and About - Edition 7 Autumn 2015", published by the Ballarat Courier, with ads and items about the Ballarat and district events, but with a lot of adverts outside the district for example Bendigo trams. Features photos of BTM activities on page 25 - Mothers Day charity run with the Horse tram and No. 27 in the background. Page 30/31 has a photo of Stephen Butler watching a family joining No. 18.ballarat, tourism, bendigo trust, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams hold key to memories", 6/01/1990 12:00:00 AM
... portion of the Ballarat Courier dated Sat. 6/1/1990. Features...The Courier Ballarat... of the Ballarat Courier dated Sat. 6/1/1990. Features four photos, history ...Full size page item on the BTPS in the Saturday Magazine portion of the Ballarat Courier dated Sat. 6/1/1990. Features four photos, history of the Ballarat Tramways, the BTPS, and its operations. Photos of timetable boards at the depot, 14 in Wendouree Parade, Gavin Young at the controls of 14 and Dave Macartney stepping onto Horse Tram No. within the depot. Also has other pages of the Courier attached. 823.1 - 2nd copy added, in better condition, added 25 June 1999.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat tramways, volunteers, btm -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, takeover of the Ballarat Electric supply by the SEC, Jul. 1927
... Courier regarding the possible takeover of the Ballarat Electric...The Courier Ballarat... July 1927 from the Ballarat Courier regarding the possible ...Set of four newspaper clippings July 1927 from the Ballarat Courier regarding the possible takeover of the Ballarat Electric supply by the SEC. See also Reg. Item 1973 for other background to these clippings. 1974.1 - Courier 14/7/1927 - Reply by Sir John Monash of the SEC to Mr Pringle's (ESCo) speech - regarding price of power supplies, load factors, distance of supply, tariffs, tramway services. 346H x 57W 1974.2 - Courier 13/7/1927 - Large item in the Courier with statements by Sir John Monash and Mr. P. Pringle of ESCo each stating their case and various points regarding the cost of electricity to the various communities. 631H x 305W. 1974.3 - Single sheet of paper reprint from the Ballarat Courier - dated 14/7/1927 - titled "The Electric Supply Problem / Read this Leader from the 'Ballarat Courier' of 14th July 1927". Editorial address various issues of the problem - SEC takeover of the company, Council's power to franchise, dividends going overseas, loss of income to Council. Newspaper was seeking an independent report to Council. 303h x 206W 1974.4 - Courier 19/7/1927 - report of City of Ballaarat Council's 1927 consideration of the SEC's offer to takeover ESCo the previous night. Very detailed report of the discussions. Also a report on the City of Bendigo's decision to accept the SEC's position subject to the trams being kept, report on Electricity to farms and a long letter regarding the issue by W. B. Grose. 631H x 173W. Within the envelope containing this item, is the brown file that contained Reg. Items 1971 to 1977 by the Roneo London company.Dates of the newspaper clippings in pencil -plain or blueelectricity supply, sec, esco, city of ballarat, city of bendigo -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Andrew Jefferson, "City's trams back on track today", 26/12/2004
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sunday...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sunday, December 26 ...Item written by Andrew Jefferson. Notes the resumption of Museum services, quotes Stephen Butler, cost of new transformer and the 30th Anniversary of BTM Operations. Uses the same photo as appeared in the article of 17/11/2004 of Dave Macartney leaning against No. 38 - see Reg. Item 2959. Has date line fixed to top edge of cutting on rear.Yields information about the repair of the BTM power supply and a close association with Dave Macartney.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sunday, December 26, 2004, titled "City's trams back on track today".btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, 30th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Rural Press (Vic ) Pty Ltd, The Courier 10/06/1867 - 10/06/1997, 10/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... 48 page supplement to Ballarat Courier of 10/06/1997... The Courier Ballarat Commerce Ballarat Social History ESCo nil 48 page ...48 page supplement to Ballarat Courier of 10/06/1997, celebrating 130 (130th) years of publication. many adverts, stories, & social history notes & photographs - black & white & colour printing. Trams - see p30 (horse tram photos) p32 (ESCo era), p33 - (late 1960's, early 70's0 all with trams. Includes reproduction of first issue. Images added 3-12-2016niltrams, tramways, ballarat, the courier, ballarat commerce, ballarat social history, esco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat Courier report on interstate visitors, 17/01/1984 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Courier report on interstate visitors... of the Ballarat Courier. Photograph of the side of tram 27 with two...The Courier Ballarat... and Katherine Cobley of Sydney in the photograph. Ballarat Courier ...Newspaper Clipping, dated Tuesday 17/1/1984, page 6 of the Ballarat Courier. Photograph of the side of tram 27 with two young visitors one from Ballarat and the other a friend from Sydney at the front of the tram - looking along side on view, with a photo caption within the photograph. Tram 27 had a Twin Lakes sign and the APM paper ad on side until repainted into the 1930's colour scheme (DMcC - 25/7/1998) Monique Peachey of Ballarat and Katherine Cobley of Sydney in the photograph.In ink at top of Clipping "Page 6, Courier, Tues 17/1/1984)trams, tramways, btps, visitors, publicity -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cain claims Ballarat Trams will go"
... Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3...The Courier Ballarat... of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big ...Reproduction of the front page of The Courier, 24/11/1955 about the State Government defeat of a motion in the Legislative Assembly of a motion to rescind a SEC Notice to close the Geelong tram system. The State Opposition leader, Mr John Cain (Senior) warned that the SEC intended to abolish trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955.Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big events that the paper covered, such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, parliament, john cain, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track", 17/11/2004
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday November 17, 2004, titled ...Article written by Andrew Jefferson about the failure of the BTM's power supply due to a lightning strike. Quotes Stephen Butler, as President. Notes cost of the new transformer and where donations could be sent to. Has a photo of Dave Macartney leaning against No. 38 and a cartoon with swans and a photographer and the caption "Lake Wendouree Tourist Transport that is still running." Has date line fixed to lower edge of cutting. 2nd copy added 16/7/05, folded page complete. See item 9620 for a colour print of the photo.Yields information about the failure of the BTM power supply and a close association with Dave Macartney.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday November 17, 2004, titled "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track". btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply
