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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Bridge Street Ballarat , c1890, c1890
... , fire hydrant, Yeoman's flag, tram tracks, and horse drawn... in the middle of the intersection, fire hydrant, Yeoman's flag, tram ...The original of this image is held by the State Library of Victoria.Copy of a black and white photograph of Bridge Street Ballarat from the corner of Grenville Street and Sturt Street. The photo shows a street lamp in the middle of the intersection, fire hydrant, Yeoman's flag, tram tracks, and horse drawn vehicles.bridge street ballarat, sturt street ballarat, grenville street ballarat,, f.b. wilson, buck's head hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: TRAM LINE - LONG GULLY
... Very dark copy of a photo of the unfinished tram tracks... of the unfinished tram tracks through Long Gully. Photo shows the rails set ...Very dark copy of a photo of the unfinished tram tracks through Long Gully. Photo shows the rails set in the pavers, but no filling between the tracks. Written under the photo is: The line in preparation for the Tram to come through Long Gully.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - tram line -long gully -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", 23/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah... appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between ...Clipping from the Melbourne Observer, Sun 23/7/1972 titled "Appeal to save trams for tourist appeal", regarding the retention of Bendigo tram tracks between the Joss House and the Central Deborah Mine and their discussions with the Premier - "gimmickry". In ink "Melb-Observer Sun 23-7/72"bendigo, reopening, closure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAM WORKS
... Completed tram track showing man on left. Written in blue... tram track showing man on left. Written in blue ink on back ...BHS CollectionCompleted tram track showing man on left. Written in blue ink on back 'Bendigo - completed track, copied from ''The Bendigonian'' 15/7/02'. Stamped in right top corner 'K.S. Kings Collection No S-A 794'.person, individual, basil miller -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Dare, 1983
... on a ballast train crossing over the tram track at Royal Park with W6... crossing over the tram track at Royal Park with W6 989 on a route ...Black and white print of VR locomotives Y158 and Y159 on a ballast train crossing over the tram track at Royal Park with W6 989 on a route 68 on the Royal Park Line. Photo by John Dare, 22/8/1983.On rear in ink "Y158, Y159 on ballast train at Royal Park as tram No. 989 bound for West Coburg crosses beneath on 22/5/1983 / John Dare"trams, tramways, royal park, west coburg, vr, tram 989 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Brunswick Tram Depot upgrade, 7-7-2022
... first published had a tram track extension along Moreland Road... a tram track extension along Moreland Road, but this was later ...Consultation document for the upgrade redevelopment of Brunswick tram depot including the provision of a super stop in Moreland Road. Outlines the proposal and provides a plan. When first published had a tram track extension along Moreland Road, but this was later removed.Yields information about the proposed upgrade of Brunswick Tram depot 2022Five A4 page consultative document, about the upgrade of Brunswick Tram Depot. Only 5 of the 9 pages collected.tramways, brunswick depot, trackwork, sydney road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: LONG GULLY - BENDIGO
... and a poppet legs along the street, tram tracks going around a corner... and a poppet legs along the street, tram tracks going around a corner ...BHS CollectionPhotocopy of a newspaper page two titled Long Gully, Bendigo Where things seem to just 'continue on'. At the top of the page is a sketched streetscape of Long Gully with buildings and a poppet legs along the street, tram tracks going around a corner and some people on the street. At the bottom of the page is a streetscape of Eaglehawk with buildings along the street, tram tracks and electrical poles in the centre of the road.. Written at the top of the page is Approx 1936 and at the bottom of the page is A Crossley Long Gully. The article mentions what it was like in the early years and late refers to biblical references.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully - bendigo, nell gynne, hercules, deborah, new chum, tyson's reef, dead horse gully, pennyweight gully, golden gully, poverty gully, poor man's gully, job's gully, methodist chapel, the shamrock, bulls head, old house at home, five lions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "Welcome Aboard", early 2000?
... ", featuring five people dress in uniform walking together along a tram... in uniform walking together along a tram track and one of them ...Poster - A3 - full colour titled "Welcome Aboard", featuring five people dress in uniform walking together along a tram track and one of them in a large size on the right hand side. Published by Yarra Trams - actual use?trams, tramways, posters, yarra trams, personnel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1940
... ) east bound in Fitzroy St St Kilda, crossing the VR tram tracks... bound in Fitzroy St St Kilda, crossing the VR tram tracks at St ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of W4 670 (Moreland) east bound in Fitzroy St St Kilda, crossing the VR tram tracks at St Kilda Station. In the background is The George Hotel and other buildings. Photo undated, c1940.trams, tramways, fitzroy st, st kilda, moreland, w4 class, tram 670 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GEORGE BOSOMWORTH COLLECTION: PHOTO OF BENDIGO
... /1952 on the left hand side man is standing on tram track... on tram track, a tram is approaching at the centre of the photo ...Small black and white photograph. The photo is dated 10/10/1952 on the left hand side man is standing on tram track, a tram is approaching at the centre of the photo with several persons around, on the right hand side a man standing against a parked car. Buildings on the background, the sign Armstrong can be seen on one.photograph, streetscape, bendigo -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice - Opening of Queensway tram line, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 17-10-1968
... Issued to staff advising of the new tram track in Queensway... Issued to staff advising of the new tram track in Queensway ...Issued to staff advising of the new tram track in Queensway between Chapel St and St Kilda Junction which replaced the track in Wellington Street St Kilda and tram stop arrangements. Signed by R C Drummond, Traffic Manager of the MMTB.Yields information about the St Kilda Junction works.Quarto sheet dated 17 Oct. 1968 - printed.queensway, wellington st, st kilda junction, new tramway, mmtb, tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Booklet, Yarra Trams, "A Greener Alternative", 5/2008
... tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.... and their ecological footprints. Has the tram tracker and love your trams logos ...Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - providing details of Yarra Trams vision for sustainability, signed by Dennis Cliche. Gives information on the activities being undertaken to save power, water and their ecological footprints. Has the tram tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.Yields information about Yarra trams sustainability practices 2008.Booklet - "A Greener Alternative" - DL size, 20 pages, centre stapled, full colour trams, public transport, yarra trams, sustainability, denis cliche -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Braille and Talking Book Library building
... lights across and the tram tracks in the roadway.... and the tram tracks in the roadway. Braille & Talking Book Library ...With its distinct octagonal shape, the Braille and Talking Book Library was a distinctive building in Commercial Road. This view, taken in the mid-1990's by employee Robert Degraauw, shows the Commercial Road frontage, as well as the pedestrian lights across and the tram tracks in the roadway.Red octagonal brick building facing pedestrian crossing and roadwaybraille & talking book library, robert de graauw -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramway North line
... Men laying sleeper tram tracks for the North tram route...Men laying sleeper tram tracks for the North tram route ...Men laying sleeper tram tracks for the North tram route along The Esplanade. In the midddle distance, the double track towards the city is in Mercer St. (now The Esplanade South). The street off to the left is Victoria Tce., (now Western Beach Road). 1928Black and white print on paper.GRS710/25/1/10 and 25-10, written on the reverse in paper. The No., 2 inside a circle, written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway, geelong tramway laying sleeper tracks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Accessibility Guide", 5/2007
... details. Has Yarra Trams, tram tracker and love your trams logos... details. Has Yarra Trams, tram tracker and love your trams logos ...Pamphlet - "Accessibility Guide" - providing information on accessible trams, a plan of a Combino (D class) and Citadis (C Class) tram buttons, ticket machine, wheelchair access, and contact details. Has Yarra Trams, tram tracker and love your trams logos on the rear.Yields information about accessibility for C and D class trams.Pamphlet - four fold DL size, full colour.trams, public transport, yarra trams, accessibility, wheelchairs, combino, citadis, c class, d class -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramway new tracks for the South line
... Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol...Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol ...Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol St., hill and to connect with the already completed Ryrie St. tracks. Photo looks south. The date on the Orphanage carnival notice in front of the London Fire Assurance building (that still stands) is July 1911.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/24/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 inside a circle x 2, and Orphanage Carnival are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway new tracks, geelong tramway south line -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Leighton Contractors, "PTC - Southbank Light Repair Centre", 1996
... plan showing tram tracks, maintenance building, amenities... plan showing tram tracks, maintenance building, amenities ...Drawing - "PTC - Southbank Light Repair Centre" - showing the first stage of the Southbank tram depot, 1996. Provides a site plan showing tram tracks, maintenance building, amenities and adjacent roads. The depot has since been extended. Prepared by Leighton Contractors for the PTC. Yields information about Southbank tram depot 1996A3 sheet printed - two copies held.tramways, southbank tram depot, leighton contractors, trackwork -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Rough, but they like it", 1955
... of the Victorian Railways tram tracks and the possible closure... Railways tram tracks and the possible closure of the Sandringham ...The article and photo report on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways tram tracks and the possible closure of the Sandringham to Black Rock tram line. Notes the passengers wish to keep the line and while the track is poor, the service runs on time. The tram line was closed on 5/11/1956.Yields information about the Sandringham to Black Rock line prior to the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping titled - "Rough, but they like it" - Melbourne Herald 5/11/1955"Melb "Herald" Sat 5 Nov 1955"trams, tramways, vr trams, track maintenance, tram tracks, sandringham to black rock -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramways new tracks on South line
... Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool...Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool ...Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool St., hill across the intersection of Ryrie St. Photo looks to the SE, curves in the foreground are the completed tracks into Ryrie St., heading towards the West and Newtown termini. The large building at left is the Geelong Theatre.Black and white print on paper.The no., 1 inside a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/25/1/3 and 25-3, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway- new tracks, geelong theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK RD, EAGLEHAWK
... . Some people can be seen crossing the tram tracks. One shop... people can be seen crossing the tram tracks. One shop sign ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. Very dark black & white photo of main street, Eaglehawk. Tram in foreground. Some people can be seen crossing the tram tracks. One shop sign is Fish oyster saloon. Very ornate power pole.photograph, streetscape, eaglehawk, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk rd., eaglehawk -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Malop Street Geelong, post 3/1956
... system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre... system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre ...Photo shows Malop St Geelong after the closure of the tram system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre poles and overhead shown in item 9410 have been removed. In the background are the Carlton Hotel, Robbialac paints, Solomons stores, the National Bank buildings and the Grand Central Hotel,Yields information about Malop St Geelong.Rose series postcard No. P13827 - Real Photograph print.trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, tram tracks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Bourke St, Melbourne", late 1940s
... deck bus in the view. The cable tram track remains in position.... The cable tram track remains in position. Photo late 1940s. Yields ...Rose Series postcard No. P 2745, titled "Bourke St, Melbourne". Photo taken from between Exhibition and Russell Streets looking west, with two double deck buses and one single deck bus in the view. The cable tram track remains in position. Photo late 1940s.Yields information about the eastern end of Bourke St in the late 1940s.Postcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear.tramways, trams, bourke st, buses, mmtb buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Death rattle on tram tracks", 2/9/2008
... tracks", about the shabbiness of Melbourne's trams... written by Mary Bolling titled "Death rattle on tram tracks ...Item written by Mary Bolling titled "Death rattle on tram tracks", about the shabbiness of Melbourne's trams and their maintenance. Quotes Doug Brady of the RTBU, Norm Cross and Colin Tyrus of Yarra Trams. Has a photo showing very poor paint condition of a door of a W class tram.Yields information about the appearance of W class trams in 2008Newspaper cutting from the Herald Sun, 2/9/2008, with a colour photo.tramways, trams, w class, paint, tramcar maintenance, yarra trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TOWN HALL EAGLEHAWK, 1917
... tracks, overhead tram wires. Passengers standing on tram running... tram, gas lamp, tram tracks, overhead tram wires. Passengers ...Hand-coloured postcard, depicting Eaglehawk Town Hall, Mechanics' Institute, Post Office, electric tram, gas lamp, tram tracks, overhead tram wires. Passengers standing on tram running boards. Trees Inscriptions/markings: on front - 'Town Hall, Eaglehawk'. On reverse - 'Love and best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. E.M. Heath, 1917buildings, town hall, eaglehawk -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Rates Renewal", 27/05/2014 12:00:00 AM
... for renewal of tram tracks. Includes a photograph of the horse tram... $100,000 for renewal of tram tracks. Includes a photograph ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Friday 27/5/2014, pages 1, 4 and 5 about the renewal of City of Ballarat Infrastructure and the Council rates proposals. Included $100,000 for renewal of tram tracks. Includes a photograph of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade on page 1btm, museum, city of ballarat, wendouree parade, trackwork -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POSTCARD. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
... has a short T-Bar, which indicates that the tram track... has a short T-Bar, which indicates that the tram track ...Postcard. Young Men's Christian Association. Located at the corner of High and Short Streets Bendigo. NB. All verandahs have been removed from the building. Also the post at the left has a short T-Bar, which indicates that the tram track was a single line at the time. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... concrete slabs for tram track placed across new box girders, Barkly... for tram track placed across new box girders, Barkly St Ballarat ...Yields information the reconstruction of the Canadian Creek Bridge in 1955.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 32 at Canadian Creek bridge in Barkly St, Mt Pleasant during the reconstruction of the bridge. Shows the new concrete base for the track in position. Photo dated 19-6-55 and shows the reconstruction work in progress. Tram was isolated to enable the service in Barkly St during the reconstruction of the Canadian Creek bridge during June-July 1955, see Reg Item 5155, 5157 as well and 5301, 5302 and 5305 and 7735. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 35 east of creek, No. 32 concrete slabs for tram track placed across new box girders, Barkly St Ballarat East 19-6-55." In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with number T179 written in.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, canadian creek, barkly st, bridges, tram 32 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, "Bendigo Tramways 1890 - 1942", 1930-1940's
... trams, track, managers of the private company, ESCo purchase... locomotives, horse trams, steam trams, track, managers of the private ...Covers the development of the battery tramway, depot, battery tramcar operations, steam locomotives, horse trams, steam trams, track, managers of the private company, ESCo purchase, electric trams, trams from Melbourne, SEC, description and extension to North Bendigo. May have been copied from another source.Yields information about the history of tramway operations in Bendigo and the tramcars.Handwritten copy of an article or an original article, titled "Bendigo Tramways 1890 - 1942" Eleven pages. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, bendigo, battery trams, steam trams, sec, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, WTP, "Lydiard Street Ballarat", c1905
... and Lydiard Streets, post office, tram track, and one tram partially... and Lydiard Streets, post office, tram track, and one tram partially ...Colour Illustration showing the northeast corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, post office, tram track, and one tram partially obscured. Has many people in view and some horse-drawn vehicles. Titled "Lydiard Street and Post Office Ballarat, Victoria". Published by WTP. See item 4376 for the related postcard. Yields information about the post office corner at the time of the opening of the tramway and demonstrates colour printing techniques.Colour Illustration cut from a journalOn rear in pencil - "Looking up Lydiard Street North from Marks Corner (Sturt Street) before 1913tramways, trams, sturt st, esco, post office, lydiard st north -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK ROAD
... either side of the tram tracks. A large flag is on the right... side of the tram tracks. A large flag is on the right side ...Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. 1 black & white photo of Eaglehawk Road from Town Hall towards Bendigo. A coach is on the road. 3 children are in the foreground. There are shops either side of the tram tracks. A large flag is on the right side of the photo. People are standing around the shops.photograph, streetscape, eaglehawk, harry biggs collection, eaglehawk road