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Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, c1940
... numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway... held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See Reg Item 6370 ...Black and white negative by Wal Jack of U211, 209 and the Ballast car stored at Preston Workshops. Photo maybe 19-1-1941 or 13-10-40, based on other similar photo dates. The car numbers were detailed in the album held by the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See Reg Item 6370 for a photo by Ray Pearson of these trams at the workshops.trams, tramways, preston workshops, u class, work trams, tram 211, tram 209, tram ballast motor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph and Colour Print/s, Carolyn Dean and Len Millar, 19/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... of the 21st Anniversary Celebrations of the closure of the Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the BTM's 21st Anniversary celebrations, and has a strong association with two BTM Board members.Three bromide scans of black and white photographs of the 21st Anniversary Celebrations of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. These photographs appeared in the September 1992 issue of Fares Please! 1736.1 - The scene at lake Lodge Restaurant during the celebratory dinner. Photo Carolyn Dean. 1736.2 - BTPS President announces the winners of the "The Courier" colouring competition. Photo Carolyn Dean. Has "Ballarat Vintage Tramway 21st year" banner in the background" 1736.3 - President Richard Gilbert and Treasurer Carolyn Dean, "cutting the cake", at the Dinner. Photo Len Millar. 1736.4 - colour print of 1736.1 - original of the bromide 1736.5 - colour print of 1736.3 - original of the bromide See Sept 1992 issue of Fares Please!trams, tramways, btps, 21st anniversary, colouring competition, dinner -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), BTM - Gardens Loop, Feb. 1988
... for stamp, address, address for the Ballarat Vintage Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...BTM produced postcard featuring three different views of trams in Wendouree Parade taken Dec. 1987. Titled "Ballarat Vintage Tramway" First photograph features BTM trams 27, 26 and 33 at the crossing loop and two close up images of 27 and 26. Card has a wide red border around it. On rear is a place for stamp, address, address for the Ballarat Vintage Tramway and details of the operations of the BTM. Photographs by William F. Scott. Printed by Scancolor Melbourne in Feb. 1988. See also Reg. Item 2007 for another photograph of the same scene. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, postcards, btm, gardens loop, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway", 1975
... "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway"..." for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" - issued by the BTPS with space...Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Has a strong association with the day of the official opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway in 1975 and with Graeme Breydon.Yellow index board - printed as an "All Day Ticket" for the "Ballarat Tourist Tramway" - issued by the BTPS with space for the date to be written in and signature of the conductor who issued the ticket. Produced at the start of operations for the BTPS Dec. 1974 or Jan. 1975. Used until 31/10/1975 when next series of all day tickets introduced. Ticket used by Graeme Breydon, issued by A. Cook on 1/2/1975, the official day of opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the BTPS. Hand numbered "9" in the right hand edge. See Reg Item 2308 for unused samples.trams, tramways, btps, all day tickets, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", "Statues are more urgent than trams", "Trams would be worth the cost", Aug. 2002
... or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Newspaper...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Wednesday 14 August 2002 titled "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", written by Judy Verlin, Chairwoman of Ballarat Tourism Board. .2 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Saturday 3 August 2002 titled "Statues are more urgent than trams", written by J. Hearne. .3 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from the Courier, Friday 9 August 2002, titled "Trams would be worth the cost", written by Richard Whatmore. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Talking buses an alternative to trams", "Where is the tram money to come from", "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", Aug. 2002
... or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Photocopy...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier - Saturday 24 August 2002 - titled "Talking buses an alternative to trams", written by David Stabb. .2 - Newspaper clipping - from The Courier, Tuesday 27 August 2002, first letter titled "Where is the tram money to come from" written by Michelle Smith. .3 - Newspaper clipping - Editorial - The Courier, Thursday 1 August 2002, titled "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", also notes the Fast Train to Ballarat. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 22/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
... On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat Tramways Bogie trams No. 15...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the early use of Ballarat's bogie trams and the track in Wendouree ParadeDigital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Nos. 15 and 22 crossing at the depot loop, Wendouree Parade, 22-12-45 - Wal's notes 1st day both bogies in service. 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 Tramways Bogie trams No. 15 and 22 in loop Wendouree Parade near depot. 1st day both bogies were out together. 22-12-1945" Wal Jack stamp in bottom right hand corner with number "T541" written in.trams, tramways, depot loop, bogie trams, lake wendouree, tram 15, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - ESCo, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Rules for Conductors"
... ) Conductors. ESCo was the operator of the Ballarat Tramways from...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The typed document, most likely from an original document, details the rules for Electric Supply Co of Victoria (ESCo) Conductors. ESCo was the operator of the Ballarat Tramways from 1905 to 1934. Notes issuing of tickets, operational issues, trailers, bell signs, cash handling, parcels, behavior, uniforms, and inspectors. Conductors were primarily youths, under 21 and could be sacked for errors and were generally not employed after they turned 21. Notes the Grenville St shelter/office of ESCo. Not known who retyped the document.Yields information about the rules that ESCo conductors operated under and the operation of trailers.Six page typed document on ruled foolscap paper with four punch holes on left side and stapled in top left hand corner.tramcars, tramways, conductors, tickets, esco, trailers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Brass coin holder - 3d and 6d
... , including the Ballarat Tramway Museum to count coins, as only so...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Used by tramway revenue clerks, most likely the MMTB, including the Ballarat Tramway Museum to count coins, as only so many 3d or 6d would fit into each container. Each has a hole in the base to enable it to be checked that it was empty prior to use or after being used. One of the 3d containers have a loose "washer" which shows the nature of the construction. Has been secured with a piece of wrapping tape. One of the 6d tubes has a label advising that it would hold "$30 of $2 coins"Demonstrates the methodologies used to count coins and stack them in a revenue office. Provides a sample of each coin that would have been used. Brass coin holder - for use in counting 3d and 6d coins. Made from brass tube with a brass washer rolled or fixed to one end. In storage bag is are 2 x 3d and a 2 x 6d and 1x5c coins. 5 No. x 6d and 6 No. x 3d holders held in the collection.tramways, tickes, cash, cash handling, depots, coins, revenue clerks -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tramway Pass - R H Prentice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1947
... of Ballarat Tramway Museum Fares Please - (reference links)... 1993 and the April. 2024 (page 9) issues of Ballarat Tramway ...Tramway Pass for a Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldier pass No. 505 made out to R H Prentice of Prahran and signed by R A Spencer MMTB Secretary. Has the availability conditions, and is available until 30/6/1948. Mr Bob Prentice was a tramway enthusiast who collected VR Tramcar No. 20, photographs and items and authored several small books about Victorian Tramways. See January 1993 and the April. 2024 (page 9) issues of Ballarat Tramway Museum Fares Please - (reference links)Has a strong association with a well respected tramway enthusiast and collector.Grey cloth card folded item with two pre-printed pieces of paper glued to the inside, one with details of the holder on the left hand and the right hand side with a photograph of the holder.tramways, trams, soldiers, tickets, mmtb, passes, bob prentice -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 3, W. J. Llewelyn, 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
... for the BTPS- 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway featuring...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of three images of the official opening ceremony for the BTPS- 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway featuring the Chairman of the SEC on No. 40 with Clyde Croft. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, secv, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Event Materials, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), 24/08/2006 12:00:00 AM
... Extensions to the Ballarat Vintage Tramway", Saturday 19/9/1981...Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Has strong association with the event of the official opening of the BTPS depot extensions in 1981.Printed invitation for the "Official Opening of the Depot Extensions to the Ballarat Vintage Tramway", Saturday 19/9/1981 at 2pm. Invitation in the BTPS name. Has space for the person invited to be hand written in. Located in a Tudor envelope with a "The Milldean Press" card. Five retained.trams, tramways, btps, depot, depot extensions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), 1913
... Kings book, "The Ballarat Tramways" on page 28. Understood...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Ballarat No. 30, in the 1950's - SEC Official photograph.1708 - Black and white photograph of a Ballarat Sebastopol type tramcar when built new in 1913. Photo used in Keith Kings book, "The Ballarat Tramways" on page 28. Understood to be an ESCo photograph. Tram has "Suttons for Gramophones" roof advertisement, words "Ballarat Tramways" on the top rail above windows and "Coliseum Photoplays"in central window. Two of the four side blinds are in the down position, probably done to show their presence. Tram has a "bulls-eye" type destination indicator. Photographed outside the depot with Lake Wendouree in the background. Photograph is a photo of another print, with the words? "Original Rolling Stock" underneath the original print and the black ink "12" in the bottom left hand corner on the newer print. 1708.1 - as above, but without the "12" written on the photograph. The words "Ballarat Rolling Stock 2 Man Brush Type Car 1918". - added 18/11/2001. 1708.2 - as above, but with more of the label cut off. 1708.3 - Electronic copy of same photograph donated by Ron Hann on a CD of photographs given to him at the time of his visit in January 1963 by the Manager. Refer to email held with item 3841. Added 28/2/2010. See Reg Item 4568 for the CD. See page 28 of Keith Kings, The Ballarat Tramways. 1708.1 - "12" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, sebastopol type, suttons, coliseum, destination indicators, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, John Phillips, "Invoice No.", c1985
... for the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society c1985, Numbers 777 to 800...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Set of Forms - for sending out Invoices - printed for the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society c1985, Numbers 777 to 800, with an image of tram 27 on the top left hand corner, with details of address, name etc. Has a pink and yellow sheet in each set, one for the Treasurer, originator and receiver. Has a cardboard back. Two sets of carbon paper in the pad of forms.trams, tramways, btps, accounting, forms, invoices -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), 2016
... . Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in yellow block...Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2016 - 2017. Photo of tram 27 at Carlton St. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in yellow block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 27 at Carlton Street Photo Roger Salen" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, carlton st, btm, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Signalling Record Society of Victoria, "Safeworking on the Ballarat Electric Tramway System", Jul. 1988
... "Safeworking on the Ballarat Electric Tramway System"... and operations of the Ballarat Tramway system. From pages 76 to 79...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Copy of an article by Peter Barry on the location of loops and operations of the Ballarat Tramway system. From pages 76 to 79 of the July 1988 issue of Somersault. Cover page, page 61 included. Covers running times, loop sections on Sebastopol, Lydiard St and Eastern Routes, Weekdays and Sats. and Suns., View Point, Signalling system, points where trams reversed in the section.trams, tramways, signals, crossing loop, secv, operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Bromide of a b/w photograph, Carolyn Dean, 26/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... of the Ballarat tramways on 26/9/1992. Photo appeared in the Sept. 1992...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the BTPS 21st Anniversary celebrations which involved running a "all day" service and a cavalcade of trams.Bromide of a black and white photograph of the cavalcade of trams as part of the 21st celebrations of the closure of the Ballarat tramways on 26/9/1992. Photo appeared in the Sept. 1992 issue of Fares Please! Caption was "Tram No. 38 completes the cavalcade, not quite clear of Gardens Loop." Photo Carolyn Dean. Rod Atkins on right hand side of photograph. See September 1992 Fares Please!trams, tramways, btps, 21st anniversary, wendouree parade, gardens loop, cavalcade, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2, Peter Moses, 21/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - visitors at the depot with trams...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Photo of SEC Ballarat trams during a visit to the SEC Wendouree Parade depot during the ARHS/TMSV tours prior to closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - visitors at the depot with trams in the photo. .2 - that horse drawn milk cart again, taken near Barrett Ave. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971.On the rear of the slides in black ink .1 - "Ballarat / ARHS special / Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom right hand corner. .2 - "Ballarat / Dairy Cart / Wendouree Pde / ARHS Special" and "P. Moses" near the top right hand corner.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, milk cart, horse drawn vehicle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Bell Punch Co, ESCo Transfer Ticket 3d, early to mid 1920's to 1930's
... - Ballarat Tramways Adult Transfer Check Tickets (Va1389) Off white...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Ticket contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 9, ESCo- Ballarat Tramways Adult Transfer Check Tickets (Va1389) Off white colour card with black print and red over printed price of 3d. Has conditions of use on the ticket. Has been punched. Note Item Not formally Numbered. See also Reg. Item 2500 for a similar ticket.trams, tramways, tickets, transfer tickets, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Ballarat Tramway Museum Orientation Program 1999", 1999
... "Ballarat Tramway Museum Orientation Program 1999"... paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum...Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM)...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the orientation of new members to the BTM c1999. Was distributed to all working volunteers at the time.Ten page document within yellow card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Orientation Program Version 1.2 - 12 May 1999". Provides a list of contents on the inside cover, made for new members, distributed to all workers as well at the time. Provides details of the Museum, how it operates, safety and site plan.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, orientation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - Tram 26 - red, R. E. V Gomm, c1996
... 2773.1 - Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat Tramway...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...2773.1 - Metal lapel badge - image of Ballarat Tramway Museum No. 26 in a ESCo red and white livery - stamped metal badge with a clip on rear, nickel plated finish, with hand painted red and white paint infilling the detail. 2773.2 - as above but with a tie bar clip on rear. Made by R. E. V. Gomm, England to order for Travis Jeffrey c1996.tramways, trams, badges, lapel badge, btm, tie clip, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notice to Inspectors.", Jun. 1952
... by the SEC Ballarat Tramways, Traffic Office and signed by Les...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...One page foolscap typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled "Notice to Inspectors.", Dated 24/6/1952. Published by the SEC Ballarat Tramways, Traffic Office and signed by Les Denmead as Branch Tramways Superintendent. Notes the importance of Inspectors as supervisors and observers, recent complaints, working hours, theatre finishing times, accidents, reports and keeping the trams moving.In black ink across top of instruction "BTPS 319." trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... , prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Lydiard St Nth landscape looking south.Digital image of a bogie tram travelling north in Lydiard St North between Sturt and Mair Sts, with many parked cars. Has the George Hotel, the CBC Bank, Hoyts Regent, and other buildings in the view. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Gloomy Lydiard St"trams, tramways, lydiard st nth -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the Mt Pleasant Route.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 in Barkly St, bound for Mt Pleasant, picking up a passenger/s Tram has a SEC Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisement. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 30 makes the stop".trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... , prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about a D loop on the Sturt St West track..Digital image, black and white, of two single truckers crossing at one of the D loops, probably Parker St, in Sturt St West with cars passing the trams. A school sign indicates a possible location. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Sturt St West D Loop"trams, tramways, parker st loop, sturt st west -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1970s
... to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about Sturt St west track near Hamilton Ave with pedestrians.Digital image, black and white, of a single truck tram, with a Twin Lakes sign, outbound in Sturt St West, near the Hamilton Ave stop, with two girls walking across the road after it has rained. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Two girls and tram"trams, tramways, sturt st west, hamilton ave -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Tourist Trams run again", 1/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
... of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the SEC Chairman, Mr. Trethowan. Notes...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Herald?, 1/2/1975, titled "Tourist Trams run again", reporting on the opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the SEC Chairman, Mr. Trethowan. Notes the BTPS as one of only three to incorporate part of their original system in a museum.opening, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
... about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image - BTPS Original Committee Members, 19-9-1992
... -operated Ballarat Tramway system. Richard Gilbert, Melton Foo...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...The image is of five of the original BTPS Founding Committee at the 21st-anniversary dinner of the closure of the SEC-operated Ballarat Tramway system. Richard Gilbert, Melton Foo (deceased), Neville Gower (deceased), George Netherway (deceased), Paul Nicholson. Image of Melton Foo plaque and reference to George Netherway supplied by Paul. Neville Gower, foundation Secretary, passed away 9-11-2006 - see Dec 2006 Fares Please! Melton Foo - see Jan 1995 Fares Please! and for George and Noelene see May 1999 Fares Please! Yields information about the original BTPS Committee who were still active in the organisation during 1992.Digital image from Paul Nicholson of the members of the original BTPS Committee at the 21st anniversary dinner held at the Gardens Lake Lodge on 19/9/1992. btps, 21st anniversary, dinner, richard gilbert, melton foo, neville gower, george netherway, paul nicholson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Milestone", "Still the number one", 27/12/2012 12:00:00 AM
... since the opening of the tramways in Ballarat by the BTM...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Yields information about the 125th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Ballarat Tramways by the Ballarat Tramway Museum.Newspaper clippings from The Courier, 27/12/2012 about the operation of the horse tram on Box Day, 2012, to celebrate 125 years since the opening of the tramways in Ballarat by the BTM. - Front page has the title "Tram Milestone", with a photograph of horse tram in Wendouree Parade, north end. Photo by Jeremy Bannister. Refers to the story on page 4. - Page 4 - title "Still the number one", with a photo by Jeremy Bannister, with horse master Bruce Hill with Clydesdales Katie and Hank at the pick up point and Mia May enjoying the experience. Story written by Fiona Henderson quotes Richard Gilbert, about the event.horse tram, btm, 125 years, wendouree parade