Demonstrates the last bogie tram on a Friday night service from Victoria St and the impact of the hail storm late that afternoon.Black and White photograph of a bogie tram in Victoria St, Friday 20-8-1971, the last bogie for the day. Has evidence of the big hail storm on the ground that day, late afternoon. Andrew Cook notes, gives tram 35 as the last regular bogie tram on the line that night - see image 31.jpg. Photographer unknown, from the Dave Kellett collection. on rear in ink "Last Bogie, Vic St 20-5-71" and "Victoria St"trams, tramways, victoria st, night photo, closure, secv, tram 35?

Has a strong association with the "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees Association" for the 25 year reunion.Form or ticket or entry pass for a SEC Tramway Reunion, 1996 printed on yellow A5 paper with Dave Kellett's name typed onto the form. Has the words "RIP 25 years of tramway history September 20th - Ballaarat Tramways 1971 - 1996" with "0000" in two corners. Produced by the "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees Association" Additional copy made out for Wayne Kell added 20-6-2021 trams, tramways, personnel, reunions, closure, sec

Yields information about the accident between a tram and truck, just prior to the closure of the SEC Operated Ballarat Tram system.Newspaper Clipping or cutting titled "The end for tram 31", from The Courier, 3/9/1971, containing a report on the collision of tram 31 with a fruit truck in Sturt St near Lydiard St. Gives time as 445, truck driver Nicholas Marios, tram driver D. Powell. Included in the item is a photo of the tram and the two vehicle drivers involved. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign. See Reg Item 547 for a print of the photograph.accidents, twin lakes, collision, sturt st

Yields information about the farewell dinner for SEC Tramway employees in Ballarat following the closure of the SEC tramway system in 1971 and quotes the Union official about trammies.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tributes paid to Tram Service", 21/9/1971 with two photos of the farewell dinner at the Wendouree Memorial Hall, Monday 20/9/1971. The official table - SEC Chairman N. White and Mrs White, SEC Branch manager - Mr I Pellas and Mrs Pellas and the Mayor Cr. Chisholm and Mrs Chisholm. Quotes Mr Whites speech and Cr. Donald of Sebastopol The second photo of the general hall. News items continued onto a second page, and quotes the Mr. Courtney about the loss of the tramways, headed "A wake", says Union Official, with some good quotes about being a trammie. In ink on the bottom of the second photo "DCKT and GMC" marked (back of heads)sec, dinner, closure, unions, trammies

.1 Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tram No. 37 off to Sydney", 28/9/1971. Has a photo of the tram being loaded in Wendouree Parade with two cranes. Gives a short history of the tram. .2 - on front page - "Move for speed removal of tram lines" and the possibility of borrowing funds to enable their removal more quickly rather than that agreed to with the SEC. Quotes Crs. Chisholm and Pittard.tramcars, sydney, sper, closure, bogie trams, track removal

Yields information about the disposal of tramcars following closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tram system.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Back to Adelaide", reporting that tram 34 was returning to Adelaide where built. Has a photo of 34 loaded onto a truck. Second copy dated 23 September 1971. "September 1971" written in ink along the top of the cutting.tramcars, adelaide, aetm, closure, bogie trams, tram 34

Posters - Laminated A3 sheets - set of four posters used by the BTM during the November Springfest 2018 on Sunday Nov. 26. Sponsored by VLine. Each poster features tram No. 40 with VLine and BTM logos. .1 - 1887 horse trams .2 - 1971 tram closure and formation of the Museum .3 - BTM volunteers .4 - 130 years of service.trams, tramways, btm, vline, posters

Yields information about trams running to View Point outside the View point hotel and a tram that was destroyed in an accident just prior to the closure of the SEC tram system in 1971.Digital image of Ballarat No. 20 passing the View Point Hotel, Wendouree Parade, 21/12/1967 image by Mal Rowe. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign, destination of View Point. Hotel advertising the Ballarat Lake Wendouree Regatta to be held on 24/2/1968. Tram has a SEC Roof Advertisement. There are a number of Holden motor cars in the view.trams, tramways, view point, twin lakes, wendouree parade, tram 20

Yields information about depot trackwork from Wendouree Parade prior to its closure in 1971.Black and white photograph of the SEC depot entry trackwork from Wendouree Parade looking towards the depot. Photo c1971. trams, tramways, depot, secv, wendouree parade, trackwork

Yields information about Ballarat tram tickets used by the SEC and has a strong association with the SEC Technical Office who collected the tickets.Box of tickets contained within a Kameyama candles (Japan) cardboard box. 1 - Merchandise Delivery Docket - dated 14/10/1971 - No. 160471, listing individual tickets issued. 2 - Block of Parcel tickets - 13c - A007326 to 50 3 - individual tickets - as listed on the delivery docket - all ending in "16" - and Parcel ticket - 13c 7489 Ticket blocks - each of 200 stapled to a cardboard back. 4 - 4c red C359000 5 - 5c yellow B622000 6 - 5c City Section - orange - A374600 7 - 7c green - C892600 8 - 7c City Section - purple - A063800 9 - 8c green - A935800 10 - 10c - black - C802600 11 - 13c - black - B280400 12 - 15c - brown - A386200 13 - 16c - yellow - A560400 trams, tramways, tickets, secv, ballarat, closure

Yields information about tramway operations possibly at the time of closure at the Sebastopol terminus.Black and white photograph of a crowded No. 42 at the Sebastopol terminus with the Royal Mail hotel in the background. Possibly taken on the last day of operations 19/9/1971. trams, tramways, sebastopol, closure, tram 42

Yields information about tramway operations possibly at the time of closure of trams used and interior views.Set of four Black and white photograph of trams at night, possibly one of the closures Sept. 1971. .1 - Tram 39 with the destination of City .2 - Tram 37 with the destination of View Point - likely to have been shown for historic purposes. .3 - Interior view of a internally painted tram - No. 39? .4 - Interior view of No. 43 with a conductor. trams, tramways, night photo, closure, conductors, interiors, view point, tram 39, tram 37, tram 43

Image of Ballarat tram 40 in Sturt St at the City centre, with the Town Hall in the background on the last day of tramway operation by the SECV in Ballarat 19-9-1971Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, sturt st, town hall

Image of Ballarat tram 42 southbound in Lydiard St North nearing Sturt St with the Ballarat Art Gallery and the Ballarat Mining Exchange buildings in the background. Note the parking meters on the footpath. Taken on the last day of operation of the Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 42, lydiard st north, fine art gallery, mining exchange, parking meters

Image of a Ballarat bogie car waiting at the City stop with the Boer War Memorial in front. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. In the background is the National Mutual building, Golden Star Chinese Cafe, Georges Oyster / fish shop and Ballarat TV and Electrical store which looks a bit of wreck inside.Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, boer war memorial

Image of Ballarat 40, Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, tram 40

Image of Ballarat No 40 just arrived at Lydiard St Nth terminus. Tram has a full load of passengers traveling for the last time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

No 40 ready to depart Lydiard St Nth destination Sebastopol. This was last tram ex Lydiard St Nth to Sebastopol. Has conductor Lou Walker talking to the driver. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

No 35 waiting at Sebastopol destination City with the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 35, royal mail hotel, sebastopol

No. 40 prior to departure from Lydiard St North - Greg Triplett. The destination showing depot is incorrect - the tram ran through to Sebastopol. Two conductors are standing in the front of the tram, with many photos being taken at the time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st nth, tram 40

No 40 at Sebastopol terminus surrounded by crowd. Destination Special. The very last tram - Greg Triplett. The tram ran through to Hospital corner, where all the passenger had to get off and carried SEC staff through to the depot for the final northbound trip. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram, sebastopol

No 40 Cnr Drummond St Sth & Sturt St - The very last tram - Greg Triplett. The tram ran from Hospital Corner, carrying SEC staff through to the depot for the final northbound trip. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram, sturt st, drummond st

Tram stop signs on a pole at the Lydiard St North terminus - comprising a "Cars Stop Here", timetable board giving first and last cars for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays and an End of Section sign. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about tram stop signage at Lydiard St North.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st north, tram stops, signs

No 40 the very last tram at the depot gates - Greg Triplett, with Lou Walker at the controls. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram

No 40 the very last tram entering the depot building. After the tram entered the building, the doors closed and a sign saying "The End" was shown. Greg Triplett Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, last tram, ballarat depot

Black and White - tram 17 (Grey St Sebastopol), arriving at the City tram stop, Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat. Has the Commonwealth bank building in the background along with an ESCo/SEC switch box. Taken by A T Miles 26/8/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, shortly before the closure.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 17, commonwealth bank

At the time this caused great concern amongst tramway museums. The problem was later resolved by the Bendigo Trust rebuilding a former scrapped Bendigo Birney tramcar No. 27, partly paid for by the Government for the Adelaide Museum. This tram, Adelaide MTT 1924 G-Type No. 303 is operational at the St Kilda Tramway Museum, Adelaide. Other museums did not receive their promised tramcars. Published by The Sun, Melbourne, 24-10-1972. See item 9126 for the Bendigo Advertiser report of the same date.Provides information about an event following the closure of the SEC operated Bendigo tram system.Newspaper clipping torn from a newspaper.tramcars, birney, bendigo trust, adelaide, tram 303, tram 27

Details the history of parcel and newspaper tickets between 1937 and 1972 on the SEC operated provincial tramways. Written by Maxwell Hayes March 1983. Looks at the history of the three cities, SEC operations, the use of parcel/newspaper tickets, pricing, issues, quantities of tickets held and their use rates, closure and printed samples of the tickets.Yields information about the history of SEC Parcel / Newspaper tickets.Eleven A4 photocopied sheets, with four staples on the left hand side.Has number "21 81999" and "$3.50" on the top right hand corner.tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, provincial tramways, parcels, newspapers, tickets, parcel tickets, newspaper tickets

Digital image of Tram 14 arriving at Gardens Loop. Has the Gardens Kiosk in the background along with a signal on the pole behind the tram. Photo by Peter Knife 24/7/1971.Yields information about tram operations in Ballarat, some two months before closure of the SEC operated tram system.Digital image of a colour slide.tramways, tramcars, ballarat, gardens loop, tram 14