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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Feb. 1952
... lines. Trams tramways Geelong East Chilwell tram 8 On the rear ...Yields information about Geelong trams in the late 1940's on the Chilwell - East - West lines.Black and White photograph of Geelong No. 8 as altered for one man operation. Photo taken at the East terminus. Tram has destination of East on side indicator and Chilwell on the front. Photo by Keith Kings 2/51.On the rear in ink. " Geelong No. 8 as altered for one man operation. East terminus 2/51". Keith Kings stamp and number E(7)(3) in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, east, chilwell, tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, George Wilson boarding a Geelong tram on his first day of school, c1920's
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong ...Digital Image of Ken Wilson's (a BTM Volunteer worker) father, George Wilson boarding a Geelong tram on his first day of school late 1920's. The family lived in Corio St, near the North Terminus. Three school children and possibly a Conductor boarding a tram with the driver in rear cab. Tram has destination of Belmont. trams, tramways, geelong, schools, belmont, north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, W.C. Meyer and Photographer, 1955
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong Dash ...Set of three photographs of Geelong single trams, one of the same type of tram (No. 7) prior to fitting with marker lights and No. 4 after fitting with marker lights, one during daylight and one at night. Three photographs taken by W.C. Meyer, Photographer, 333 Myers St. East Geelong, Phone 3289. Photo of one end of the tram only. Note top marker lights, not repeated on any other cars shown in photographs in Destination Eaglehawk. Shows as well, arrangements for tow bars, mirror and handrails. 1872.1 - Before fitting with additional lights, at night with 'flash' - showing destination 'West' - tram No. 7 1872.2 - after fitting with lights and stripes, during daylight - showing destination 'CITY' - tram No. 4 1872.3 - ditto at night, showing destination of 'CITY'. - tram No. 4 1872i4 - close up of the mirror and light on the roof - right hand side of i2. Note all lights illuminated in the night photo. Destination Eaglehawk, page 44, notes tram 4 as being fitted with dash canopy lighting and zebra stripes in 1955. No mention of No. 7 being so fitted. For date of photograph, assumed early 1955 at this time (14/11/2001) See Destination EaglehawkAll stamped with black ink stamp " W.C. Meyer, Photographer, 333 Myers St. East Geelong, Phone 3289" and on rear of photos in dark blue ink, handwriting, 1872.1 - Night - with 'flash' photo. 1872.2 - Daylight 1872.3 - Night - with 'flash' photo. This tram has supplementary lights trams, tramways, geelong, dash canopy lights, lights, mirrors, tram 7, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong MESCo ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong No. 19, leaving the depot, with the main office part of the depot building in the background. A number of motor vehicles on either side of the depot entrance. Tram has destination of "Chilwell". On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. Q(u)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. Q(u)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong "Pengelley" No. 19 leaving the Depot. / Note:- MESCo Ltd. name above entrance / 8/1/56".trams, tramways, geelong, mesco, depot, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong Depot ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, depot fan with the Scrubber, 21 and 40 visible and other trams in the depot building itself in the background. Photo taken on 21/8/1955. On rear of photo is stamped "ll317A and 28.5.70", possibly indicating print manufacture dates. Keith Kings No. P(e)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / Depot 21/8/55".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram scrubber, tram 21, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Feb. 1951
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong East ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 3 at East terminus, Feb. 1951. Tram has destination of "Chilwell" at the front and "East" on the side. No buildings in the background of the photo. Keith Kings No. E(q)(3) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. E(q)(3) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 3, as converted for "one-man" operation / East Terminus 2/51".trams, tramways, geelong, east, tram 3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 7/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong Depot ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 23 outside the depot, 7/1/1956. Tram has destination of "East" on the side. Keith Kings No. Q(u)(8) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. Q(u)(8) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 23, "unaltered" Pengelley car / outside Depot / 7/1/56".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 6/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 16 at the Eastern Park terminus on 6/3/1954. Tram showing destination of "Garden St" Keith Kings No. I(x)(8) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph. 1929.1 - same photograph from the Wal Jack album, see Reg Item 5003, added 12/8/2013.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. I(x)(8) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 16 / "Pengelley" car as converted for "one-man" operation / Eastern Park terminus 6/3/54". 1929.1 - Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. I(x)(viii) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 16 at Eastern Park terminus Royal visit day. / Note: Flags on roof."trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 16 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Geelong 28 on depot fan, 21/08/1955
... )(4) trams tramways Geelong Depot tram 28 Stamp in top left ...Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 28 on the depot fan, 21/8/1955. Tram showing the destination of "City". Has depot buildings and power station walls in the background. See item 8879 for a colour version. Keith Kings No. P(e)(4)Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)(4) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 28 / Ex-Melbourne car, as altered for "one-man" operation / Depot / 21/8/55".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 28/08/1948 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 14 at the Eastern Park terminus, 28/8/1948. Has some houses in the background. Keith Kings No. B(m)(6) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. B(m)(6) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 14 / Birney Safety Car / Eastern Park Terminus / 28/8/48"trams, tramways, geelong, eastern park, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Feb. 1951
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong Malop ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 32 in Malop St at Moorabool St. City, 2/51. Has CML building in the background and other buildings in Malop St. Also has a bar style traffic light in the left hand edge of the photo. Keith Kings No. E(q)(1) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. E(q)(1) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 32 / Malop St. at Moorabool St., City / 2/51"trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, moorabool st, tram 32 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Keith Kings, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong Depot ....1 - Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 37, fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes outside the depot, 21/8/1955. Tram has destination of "East". Name of "Blakistons" on building in background. Photo on back has number "l 012A and 14.5.70" in black ink, possibly indicating date of making print. Keith Kings No. P(d)(5) .2 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Details as above..1 - Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(d)(5) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 37 / As fitted with dash lighting / Outside depot / 21/8/55". .2 - Stamp as above. In blue ink "Geelong No. 37 Zebra painted ends and canopy. Only ex P&MTT bogie thus. (All ex HTT bogies thus) 21/8/55". trams, tramways, geelong, depot, blakistons, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, 8/01/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways Geelong West ...Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Photograph of SEC Geelong, 39 at West terminus. Date of photograph 8/1/1955. Tram has destination of "EAST". Keith Kings No. L(k)(8) Scanning: i - image file, p - presentation file, b - back of photograph.Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. L(k)(8) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 39 / As converted for "one-man" operation. / West terminus 8/1/55."trams, tramways, geelong, west, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong A ETA ...Negative No. 260 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Geelong No. 39 taken from the back at the Belmont route terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Person by tram is John Alfred (Information from Dave Macartney). Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, a eta, belmont, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 262 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of Geelong No. 39 and 3 lined up together at the Eastern Park terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, eastern park, tram 39 tram 3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... the interior appearance of the Geelong depot. Trams tramways Geelong ...Yields information about the interior appearance of the Geelong depot.Negative No. 263 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of the general view of the car barn from the inside by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. AETA special tram in background. 1545.1 - black and white image, made by Bill Scott on AGFA Prestige Digital paper, correct way around. Image on 1545 is reversed. Added 17/7/2009 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated. 1545.1 - in ink "38)" in top left hand corner. Along bottom "Geelong depot Car 39 in background 2.4.1955 on a AETA tour Geoffrey Grant pic" and "William Scott" address label.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 264 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 at Beach terminus Geelong, by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Scanned images - 1546i in jpg and psd formats and 1546p in jpg format.. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019..1 - In ink in bottom left hand corner - "Eastern Beach Geelong 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, beach, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 265 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 in front of the Geelong depot, by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Other trams in view are 1 and 17. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 - 2 copies added. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On small copy ex Robert Green in ink "Geelong car shed, 2-4-1955, ARHS Neg" On large print in pencil "Geelong 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, depot, tram 39 tram 1 tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 266 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of a head on shot of No. 39 at North terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. John Alfred posing in front of tram, Noel Gipps also in photo. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, north, tram 39 -
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Negative, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 267 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of No. 39 at Newtown terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. Dave O'Neil identified the terminus from the photograph 12/03/2001. See also Reg Item 5711. Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, terminus, newtown, tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong AETA ...Negative No. 268 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of No. 39 at Geelong Railway station terminus by Geoff Grant on 2/4/1955 while on an Australian Electric Traction Association tour. The rail car the AETA used is in the background. Scanned images - 1550i in jpg and psd formats and 1550p in jpg format..trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, railway, station, tram 39 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong ...A set of eight 2 1/4" square photographs mounted onto a sheet of manila cardboard - contact prints of each negative. Numbered from left to right, top to bottom are: 476.1 - SECV Ballarat No. 38, possibly at Victoria St - c1955.; 476.2 - SEC Geelong 8 and 39 at Eastern Park terminus - 2/4/1955 476.3 - SEC Geelong No. 4 out the front of the depot building - 8/1/1956 (Negative No. 368) - See Reg Item 7253 for a large format print. 476.4 - SEC Geelong single trucker and bogie at depot - 8/1/1956 (Negative No. 365) 476.5 - SEC Geelong - No. 18 at East terminus - last day of Chilwell 8/1/56 (Negative No. 366) - See Reg Item 7253 for a large format print. 476.6 - SEC Geelong - No. 1 - at a terminus (see also Reg item No. 485) (Negative 367) (See Reg. Item 2610 for colour slide of this terminus and tram and 5898i6) 476.7 - SEC Geelong - No. 1 - at depot - group of people standing in front. (Negative 364) - See Reg Item 7255 for a large format print. 476.8 - SEC Geelong - No. 1 entering depot portal night shot, 8/1/56 (Negative 369) - See Reg Item 7256 for a large format print. Negative envelope has the typed note "Some six views of Geelong trams on the last day of operations of the Chilwell line and East West line" Re 476.7 - See also Reg Item 5898i2 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. Re 476.8 - See also Reg Item 5899i1 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. hi res scan made and image updated 23/5/2020.Niltrams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, ballarat, east, closure , tram 8, tram 39, tram 4, tram 18, tram 1, tram 38 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Geoff Grant, 8/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong ...Black & White Photograph of Geelong No. 1 with destination "Chilwell", taken at night, on last day of operation of the Chilwell and East - West line of Geelong Trams, 8/1/1956. Tram has "PAY AS YOU ENTER" board on front entry of tram. See also Reg Item 5898i6 - photo by Keith Kings for a similar or same photograph. .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019Stamped on rear, btm rh corner "Geoff Grant 8 Jan. 1956 Victoria" .1 - in ink in bottom left hand corner "Last day of operation of Chilwell line 8th Jan 1956"trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, closure , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong AETA ...Black & White photo of Geelong SECV No. 39 at Newtown terminus, while operating the Australian Electric Traction Association's special tram tour of Geelong on 2/4/1955. Tram has destination of "SPECIAL" and an auxiliary board of "CHARTERED" and AETA tour board on bumper bar. Photo taken after trolley poles reversed at terminus, from the rear of the tram. See also Reg item 5714 and 1549.On rear on typed paper "GEELONG TRAMS. Car no. 39 at one of the terminus AETA special April 2 1955". Geoff Grant stamp in btm rh corner.trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, tours, newtown , tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong AETA ...Black & White photo of SECV Geelong No. 39 standing outside Geelong depot shed, prior to running in AETA tour on 2/4/1955. Destination showing "SPECIAL" and AETA tour board on front bumper of tram. N261 envelope - "One man operation car No. 39 standing outside depot. AETA Tour, Geelong 2nd April 1955" .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On rear in typed paper "Car no 39 one man operation car standing at Geelong depot for AETA tour. April 2 1955" and "Geoff Grant" stamp on btm rh corner. .1 - In ink in bottom left hand corner - "Geelong Depot - One man car 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, tours , tram 39 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, George Netherway, 1937
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong Tram 4 ...Copy photograph of a small photograph contained within item Reg. No. 587. Photo of Geelong No. 4 in central Geelong, 1937. Caption on 587 is "Geelong No. 4, Note mechanic on road" Person is lying by the side of the tram, looking underneath it.trams, tramways, geelong , tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, George Netherway, 1937
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams Tramways Geelong Birney ...Copy photograph of a small photograph contained within item Reg. No. 587. Photo is Geelong Birney, No. 14 is central Geelong area in 1937. Caption on 587 is "Geelong Birney No. 14."trams, tramways, geelong, birney , tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Folder set, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Geelong Photographic Souvenir", early 1920's
... be used for individual postcards. Trams tramways Geelong Postcards ...Shows views of the Geelong CBD and beach area in the 1930's including one tram photo and two other photos of trams in the street and the centre poles which were later removed. Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards. The photos could also be used for individual postcards.Set of 15 black and white views of Geelong printed on a folded strip, glued within a manila colour cardboard folder, titled "Geelong Photographic Souvenir". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras and on the rear, an area where the sender could write their name. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne. The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. Pictures are: 1. Panorama of Eastern Beach Geelong 2. Eastern Beach Gardens 3. Eastern Beach 4. Ryrie St with centre poles and a tram in the distance. 5. Botanic Gardens 6. Johnstone Park 7. Gordon Technical College 8. Moorabool St. - with poles in street, single line track and tram in far distance. 9. Eastern Beach and Wharves 10 T and G Building 11 The Fountain, Eastern Beach 12 Town Hall and Post Office 13 Baron bridge - just prior to opening - roadway construction appears to be underway. 14 Malop St with tram (10?) in foreground 15 View of Johnstone Park. Made during 1930's given motor cars in the photo. trams, tramways, geelong, postcards, malop st, town hall, post office, gardens -
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Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "The elements a threat to historic tram", 23/02/1985 12:00:00 AM
... and since sold? Trams tramways Geelong Queens Park Newtown Sale ...Photocopy of an article concerning the fate of a Ballarat tram after its return to Geelong and storage in open weather. The tram was in poor condition. BTPS did inspect but did not have the room to store and its poor condition went against recovery. Subsequently acquired by the TMSV and since sold?Photocopy of an article on an A4 sheet from the Geelong Advertiser dated 23-2-1985, titled "The elements a threat to historic tram". Article by David Fitzsimons about the poor condition of the body of Geelong tram No. 40 in Queens Park Newtown. Gives a short history of the tram, including its time in Ballarat as No. 43. Quotes Dr. David Ellerton who reported on the situation, Mr Tom Wilson, City Engineer of Newtown. Has a photo of the tram in Queens Park. Mentions offering the tram to the BTPS.trams, tramways, geelong, queens park, newtown, sale of trams, scrapped trams -
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Document - Report, Graeme Cleak, "Trams, Deficits move out as private buses move in", 2006
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Geelong Buses ...Sixteen page printed report, stapled in top left hand corner, titled "Trams, Deficits move out as private buses move in", extracted from Truck and Bus Transportation March and April 1957, about the replacement of the trams in Geelong. Written by a bus person. Part 1 - Looks at the changeover from trams to buses, background to the tram service in Geelong, political issues, publicity, bus companies and areas operate, peak hour services, buses used, standards, traffic levels, miles operated, drivers viewpoints. Part II - looks at the savings by bus operations, no fare subsidies at the time, gives a table of losses on Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong from 1931, track replacement costs, details of the three companies operating buses, Trans Otway, Benders and Corio Bus Lines and other operators in the Geelong region. Obtained by Graeme Cleak from the Internet and copy given to Gavin Young Scanned entire document and added 2/9/12. trams, tramways, geelong, buses, reports, tram bus services, closure