Yields information about the last tram to leave the Borough of Sebastopol at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system and the people involved.Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 21/9/1971 with photo of the Ballarat Mayor, Cr. J. A. Chisholm with his wife and a driver and conductor (of the last tram), reporting that the trams were given a rousing send off and have now been replaced by buses. Tram showing destination of "Depot". .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.In blue ink below the photograph "SUN 21/9/71", On the rear of the photograph has the stamp of "Harvey Studios Ballarat"trams, tramways, closure, cr. j. a. chisholm, last tram, bus replacement

Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB tram No. SW5 834 southbound in St Kilda Road with the Shine of Remberance in the background. Has as number of parked motor cars on either side of the road. Tram is showing destination of "East Malvern - Darling Road", route 3. Has ads on ends and side of tram, but out of focus. One is for "Dufor Engine Valves" Card by Nucolorvue. On rear of card printed in dark green ink is "MELBOURNE, VICTORIA/ St. Kilda Road with tram and Shine of Remembrance." Also wording for stamp location, copyright etc. On left hand edges is "ML 132", Set EW. Second copy added 21/07/2001. Card is ML 132 NCV1106 - a lot more sharper or in focus card, different colours.trams, tramways, melbourne, st kilda road

684.1 - black and white photo of NSW steam motor No. 5A and trailer on the Parramatta to Castle Hill line. Has driver on front platform of motor, and conductor on the trailer. In background is high voltage power poles and behind the tram, a pole with switchgear on it. (Is this the Woollen Mills?) Taken by H.H. Matthews. 684.2 - black and white photo of two steam trams side by side. Tram Motor 83A has destination of "CASTLE HILL" with two crew on platform. The other tram consists of two trailers and a motor, facing the other direction. Either at a crossing loop or a terminus. Building on the right side has the words "Refresh" in image. Photographer unknown. Castle Hill line closed 27/1/1923. See Tramways of Sydney, Keenan, Transit Press, 1979 for date of closure of Castle HillOn 684.1, stamped in red ink "H.H. Matthews Photo No. ...." and "231" written in black ink.trams, tramways, sydney, steam trams, castle hill, parramatta , tram 5a, 83a

Colour photograph, postcard size print of Horse tram No. 1 and electric tram No. 14, crossing at Gardens Loop on 1/10/1995. See BTM magazine "Fares Please!" for details of operating dayOn rear stamped with "BTM address stamp", dated "October 1 - 1995" in red ink," 22/11/95" in corner with 1 circled and in btm rh cnr -" 63-S/S" - used in Trolley Wire reproduction. High Res image added 20-8-2016.horse trams, btm, wendouree parade, tram 1, 14

Black and white photograph of Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust bogie car No. 33, maximum traction tramcar, later to become M&MTB No. 33. Photographed in Coldblo Road alongside Malvern depot. Tram has destination of St. Kilda Road, route number indication "2". Photographed probably between 1913 and 1919 when P&MTT taken over by the M&MTB, though could be later prior to repainting. On rear is stamp in purple ink "Photographed by C.F. Dewey Sydney N.S.W." / "Copyright by the International Association of Railway Correspondents". Scan updated 18/8/13 and back image added.trams, tramways, malvern depot, pmtt, c class, tram 33

Black and White photograph from The Courier, Ballarat of trams 40, 661 and 27 at Carlton St. on Jan 8, 1992. Appeared in the Courier the following day. Taken during the 1992 Scout Jamboree held in the Victoria Gardens Jan 4 to 11, 1992. See also January 1992 Fares Please! for further details.On rear on blue ink "8/1/92", stamped "The Courier / Celebrating 125 years in 1992" and "Copyright The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited"trams, tramways, scout jamboree, btm, wendouree parade, charters, tram 40, tram 661, tram 27

Black and white photograph of SEC No. 32 and two other single truckers at the City Centre in Sturt St, on the north side. Photographed by R.G. Vanselow at 11.05pm on 30/8/1968. The three crew members (drivers) are standing by the tram stop pole while an Inspector walks towards them. Photo has the SEC building in the background. Tram 32 has a Wilkinson Sword razor blade roof ad. The 2nd tram has a roof ad for Myers Pixietown. Tram 32 showing destination of "Victoria St." Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 1380 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 210H x 272W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.On rear in pencil "Approx. 11.05pm, Fri 30 August 1968 / City Centre, Sturt St, / Ballarat" and in bottom right hand corner, in ink "With Compliments / R.G." and stamped in black ink "Vanselow".trams, tramways, city centre, sturt st, night photo, tram 32

Black and White Photograph of Ballarat No. 28 in BTM Service, Wendouree Parade, picking up passengers, north bound at Depot Junction. Taken by William F. Scott. Taken c1990. Fitted with Pioneer Settlement sign. On Agfa paper.On rear in bottom left hand corner on a label - stamped "William F. Scott" in black ink and "T19 31A" written in black ink.trams, tramways, btm, 28, passengers, wendouree parade, tram 28

Black and white photograph of SEC No. 27 with destination of Sebastopol waiting at the City terminus on Friday 30 August 1968. Has driver standing in doorway, looking very cold and one passenger in saloon looking at photographer. Tram has a "Twin Lakes" advertisement on the drivers cab panel and "Pixietown" and "comes to Myers Wed. August 21 - Sat. Sept. 14" roof advertisements. Illuminated T&G sign in the background. Copy 1 - Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 210H x 275W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.On rear in pencil "Approx. 11.05pm, Fri 30 August 1968 / City Centre, Sturt St, / Ballarat" and in bottom right hand corner, in ink "With Compliments / R.G." and stamped in black ink "Vanselow".trams, tramways, city centre, sturt st, night photo, tram 27

Black and white photograph of SEC Nos 15 (Bogie car) and No. 31 at the city terminus on the north side of Sturt St. with the Town Hall in the background. Note difference in the SEC motif transfers on the side of the tramcars. No. 15 later became No. 36. Photo taken by Keith Kings 14/3/1949. Two copies held. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 6/2000 at 02-02-06On rear in blue ink "Ballarat", "Bogie tram No. 15 (later renumbered 36) 'waits time' with single truck car No. 31 in Sturt St. at the 'tramway centre' at Lydiard St. North intersection on 14/3/49." and stamp "K. S. Kings No. B(u)(2) Copyright reserved" in blue green ink.trams, tramways, sturt st, city centre, bogie trams, town hall, tram 15, tram 31

A complimentary letter from a child of the Lardner Family that arrived at the depot (placed under the door) on 12 April 2000, with drawings and a note on computer printer paper with perforated holes on the sides. 1429.1 - Drawing of the depot building with tracks outside, with No. 6 road highlighted and with a note "best". Two people with bikes in from of the shed, shows sign and a tree. 1429.2 - two sheets of same computer paper, addressed "Dear the Tramline People" on one side, a sketch of tram 13, and two written notes, from the "Lardner family"BTM letter Date stamp and item no. - arrived at the depot 12 Apr 2000 and given the item No. "9136" in black ink.trams, tramways, children, btm, complimentary, drawings

Article from page 1 and 2 of The Courier, Monday 22/1/1996 written by Andrew McBride that a meeting is to be held the following day at the Ballarat Town Hall to form a group to push for the return of trams to Ballarat. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Sovereign Hill Executive Director and Andrew McEvoy, Ballarat Tourism Board, Executive Officer. Also has item about the $2m upgrade of Ballarat Railway Station. Includes a photo of Peter Hiscock looking along Sturt St. from Grenville St. Photo by Alan Marini."Franklins Fresh 329" stamp in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, public meeting, ballarat railway station, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Yields information about the loading and departure of Ballarat No. 25 to Bendigo in 1960.Reproduction of illustration of Ballarat No. 25 leaving the Wendouree Parade depot for Bendigo on 6/10/1960. As printed in Newsrail, April 1984 issue on page 111. Photo shows Yellow Express Mack prime mover GPU 328 with Ballarat Tram No. 25 loaded and leaving the depot. Tram has destination box removed. Also the process of fitting the dash canopy lighting had commenced, with the small white stripe painted under the windows. Also would appear trolley pole base has been removed. Gives photographer as Doug Colquhoun Pages 111 to 114 of the magazine, centre page of the April issue only. Centre page photo of train at the Apex siding, Kilmore East. 1478.1 - Same photo - digital image from the Wal Jack album. Wal's notes gives the time of the photograph as 10.40am. 1478.2 - same photo - print supplied to Alan Bradley by Doug Colquhoun. See image i4 for the rear of the photograph. See Reg Items 1478, 5241, 5242, 7759 and 7766 for a series of 5 photos of this event..1 - On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 25 on Yellow Express Loader outside Wendouree Depot before leaving for Bendigo. 6-10-1960." and in top Right hand corner Wal Jack stamp with "Neg to Doug" written in. .2 - has Douglas A. Colquhoun stamp on rear - with details - see image i4. trams, tramways, yellow express, transporting trams, moving trams, bendigo

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 13/1/1997 by F.Raymond of Haddon commenting on Peter Hiscock's statement of 7/1/1997 and the proposed feasibility study is not constrained by a narrow 'must be profitable' philosophy. Notes the success of Bendigo and the Melbourne City Circle tram route. Cutting has been glued together reducing the item from three columns to two by gluing heading and first three lines on top of the rest of the cutting."Ballarat Courier 13/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 14/1/1997 R. Grange, York St. Ballarat questioning the priorities at looking at the return of trams to Ballarat Street, against other works. Project would be mainly for the benefit of Sovereign Hill."Ballarat Courier 14/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia, 13 Jan. 1997" in green and blue ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Letter to the Editor of The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 P.H. Dixon, Parker St. Ballarat saying that he supports the concept, but that horse drawn vehicles should be considered as well and looking for feedback."Ballarat Courier 16/1/97" in blue ink on bottom of cutting and stamped - "Frank Puls, 164 Humffray St. Nth, Ballarat 3350, Victoria, Australia," in green ink.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, letter to the editor

Book, titled, "Installation of Rail Bonds by Electric and Copper Welding". Consisting of a 36 page book, printed with many photographs, two tones (black and grey) printed in grey and black ink illustrating the equipment that was made by The Electric Railway Improvement Co. of Cleveland Ohio, USA. Covers in addition to the 36 pages, are on the outside, marbled paper, bluish grey, with embossed dark blue titles and company logo (ERICO), with light blue bands and a photograph of a rail based welding machine on the front cover. Stapled with three staples. On page 2, has been over stamped in purple ink, the name and address of the Australasian representative, "Charles Wright". Date of printing not given in document, estimated to be c1920. See also item Reg. No. 1639, for notes on bonding costs and return circuits.trams, tramways, trackwork, rail bonding, erico, welding

Set of 8 black and white photographs of the SEC Ballarat track welding truck, Reg. No. 119 341. Truck is a British Bedford truck, model WHG, built by GMH Melbourne between 1932 and 1934. Has a fabric roof, chassis fitted with a tray top body, side tool box, metal frame and covered with canvas, fitted out with a motor generator set, welding equipment and oxy acetylene bottles. Also fitted with a spot light - 'Auto Reel Lite". - See Related Items sheet on truck notes provided by Kevin Oates, MFESB workshops, 4/2001. (Scan of this sheet of the Kodak folder added 15-8-2017 - see pdf file.) 1705.1 - side on view of truck with covers down, except for opening at back. Photographed in Wendouree Parade with two different boat sheds in the background. 1705.2 - view with drivers side cover opened, showing equipment arrangement. 1705.3 - close up view of motor generator set and controls and one of the oxy acetylene bottles. 1705.4 - view showing equipment laid out on the roadway, welding cover, seat, grinder, cables, shovels, welding mask etc. 1705.5 - close up view of motor generator control panel and associated cables. 1705.6 - view of side of truck showing all equipment. 1705.7 - vertical format photo from rear of truck showing equipment laid out and wandering lead connected to the overhead. Also shows high voltage wires on a power pole fitted with a bracket arm. 1705.8 - view of truck from the front, with SEC symbol on side, with a covers closed. Thought to be photographed at loop in Wendouree Parade on the View Point line, near Mill St. Prints when donated to the BTM were contained within a red and yellow "Kodak" folder. Folder stored with catalogue worksheet. On rear of folder in ink is number "53569" and stamped on the front is number "984" and written in front top left hand cover, "8 prints" and in top right hand corner word "Sarah". See Notes provided by Kevin Oates of the MFESB (Metro Fire Brigade Melbourne) Thornbury workshops on the truck, manufacture and engine. A survey of Wendouree Parade on 22/4/2001 did not show the boat sheds or power lines featured in the photographed. Thought to be in vicinity of Power station because of the high voltage lines on the power poles.Stamped on rear in black ink, "984" on photos 1705.3 to 1705.8.trams, tramways, welding truck, trackwork, secv, wendouree parade

Yellow cloth backed paper ticket with white front, printed in black ink with fare value of $2.50. Blank or Unused Scholar's monthly ticket for use by under 15 years students, number No. 7386. Has form number "TYE 3-570" in top left hand corner. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges shows these tickets. 1728.1 - ditto, ticket No. A7423. Added 16/10/04 - after being on display in cabinet in 39 since 1992. 1728.2 - ditto, ticket No. A7382. Added 19/05/06 - from filing cabinet. 1728.3 - ditto ticket Nos. A004773, 75, 89,91, 91 and 4956 added 30/6/2016 from Donation of Bendigo Tramways. See 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges for the Ballarat Tramways - Reg. Item No. 704.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Yields information about the style and printing of tickets used in Ballarat and Bendigo tramways and how they were presented.Yellow cloth backed paper ticket with white front, printed in black ink with fare value of $3.50. Blank or Unused Scholar's monthly ticket for use by under 18 years students, number No. 003111. Has form number "TYE 3-580" in top left hand corner. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges shows these tickets. 1969 Schedule of Fares and Charges for the Ballarat Tramways - Reg. Item No. 704.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets

Set of three items forming a letter or invitation to BTPS Member Dr. O. Logan to attend celebrations for the 21st anniversary of the formation of the BTPS and the Grand Buffet Dinner to be held on 19/9/1992. .1 - Printed invitation printed on card with gilted edging and rounded corners, invitation to the Grand Buffet Dinner at Lake Lodge on 19/9/2002 with space for handwritten name - has been made out to Dr. O. Logan. .2 - Two sheets of A4 paper, three printed pages, outlining the events planned to be held for the 21st anniversary celebration from 17/9/1992 to 3/10/1992. .3 - Envelope with BTPS return stamp in green ink in top left hand corner and address label made out to Dr. O. Logan of Cheltenham. .4 - ditto for .1, made out to "Carolyn Dean" - added 20/4/2006 .5 - ditto for .1, made out to "Paul Nicholson" - added 5/6/2007 .6 - ditto for .1, made out to Keith Stodden, added 7-1-2020 Second copy of .2 added from files 2/4/2013. trams, tramways, btps, 21st anniversary, letters, celebrations

Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. Small horse drawn vehicle crossing in front of the photograph. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St soon after the opening of the electric tram service in Ballarat.Printed colour postcard of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" in the top left-hand corner and overprinted, embossed in gold, with the words "Christmas Greetings". On the rear of the postcard is a letter to Miss Hancock, Pitt St. Rockdale NSW, from a W.H. Nicholls. Message in pencil, address in ink. Postcard made by "WTP" Has a "Victoria One Penny" stamp. Does not appear to have been cancelled. Assumed used in 1905. On the rear of the second copy is a note to Miss Gibbs of Mole Creek Tasmania, dated 22/12/1907, sent from South Melbourne. See Reg. Item 834 for a scanned copy of another version of this postcard.Handwritten letter on card.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 163000 to A 163199, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "50c" in black ink. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple.' Original block over stamped, A025000 to A0252000 added 30/6/2004. Collected at the time for BTM Archives. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped to act as 50c tickets to save printing new tickets. Tickets used as Adults, Children (return) and currently (2002) for children travelling one way. See btm Fare Schedule.doc See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 185600 to A 185799, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "CHECK TICKETS NO CASH VALUE". The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. See also Reg. Item 2306 for over stamped 5c tickets using a different stamp. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped for use on trams as check tickets for passengers travelling on special trams etc. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

One Hundred page book with nine fold out plates tipped in, green card titled "The Westinghouse Brake - Reference Book", published by Westinghouse Brake Co. in 1904. Text has been sewn into sections and then bound into the book. Plate inside front cover, has been printed in colour showing the extent of the use of the Westinghouse brake system that had been adopted on the various railways. Plat 110E (page 43) has an orange plastic component acting as a brake handle and showing how the various ports and parts interrelated in the valve. Inside the back cover are two loose folded sheets, plate 209 and 209A, Improved triple valve and the "Graduating Release Valve", dated August 1905. Covers compressed air brake systems on railway trains, showing how they are designed, operated, parts listing and has a number of pasted in erratum in the book. "Colin Rutledge" stamped on top of page 1 and inside front cover. On cover written in black ink "Melbourne Office, WB Co. of A, Jan '11"trams, tramways, westinghouse, railway brakes, equipment, compressors, carriages

Significant in being a receipt issued by the Union to a driver showing that he paid his union dues for the following four weeks. Printed specifically for a defined period. Shows the importance attached to being a union member and the method of collecting dues, especially printing receipts for a specific date.Pink colour receipt from the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employee's Association Ballarat Branch dated 11 Jan 1968 written by R. Courtney as Collector giving membership to 8th Feb. 1968. The 8th Feb. 1968 date printed onto the receipt. The receipt date "11 Jan" and. " R. Courtney" stamped on red ink. Name of member "J. Everett" hand written on in blue ink. Office given as Tramway Office, Sturt St. Amount was 60cents.trams, tramways, receipts, atmoea, unions

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 125000 to A 125199, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "80c" in black ink. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped to act as 80c tickets to save printing new tickets. Tickets used as Adults and Children (return). See btm Fare Schedule.doc Collected a the time of first issue - 26/10/1985 Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 175000 to A 175199, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "CHECK TICKET NO VALUE". The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. See also Reg. Item 2234 for over stamped 5c tickets using a different stamp. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Original block A100000 to A100200 added 30/6/2004 - from BTM archives., Note different stamped used on ticket. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped for use on trams as check tickets for passengers travelling on special trams etc. Collected from stock 20/11/1992. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, , headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "60c" in black ink. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. 2307.1 - A050000 to 050199 2307.2 - A099800 to A099999 2307.3 - A094472 to A094599 The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped to act as 60c tickets to save printing new tickets. Tickets used as Adults, and Children (return). See btm Fare Schedule.doc 2307.1 - First block, collected at the time of first issue - Nov. 1980 See Fare structure of BTM/BTPSHas "14" in ink on top left hand corner of ticket butt.trams, tramways, btm, tickets

Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Book of 10 All Day Tickets, numbered A001001 to A001010 printed for the Ballarat Vintage Tramway, contained within an orange colour front cardboard (front cover) and brown cardboard back cover sheet, with a single staple on the left hand side. On the front cover is stamped the first number of the ticket block. Each ticket is from a light yellow card stock, printed with green ink showing the month of issue on the sides and date of issue (1 to 31) on the top or bottom. Each ticket is numbered and has a perforated left edge to enable it to be torn from the book. Ticket punched by the conductor to shown the month and date of issue. On all tickets, just to the left of the staple has been printed with the Printers name and phone number. On the cover, the same information has been impressed on the cover as well, but no ink. Used from late March 1986 onwards. Item collected for archives on 28/3/1986. Replaced those titled Ballarat Tourist Tramway - See Reg. item 2727.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets