Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for punching tickets for various sections and journeys on the Ballarat system. Gives details for each fare type. Issued following a fare increase.Set of two foolscap sheets, photocopied onto A3 sheets, titled "Sections - Increased Fares and Check Identification", dated 13 October 1965. Gives details of the increased fares details and how it applied for each section on the tramway by fare value. Gives details of what punch destination number to punch on the tickets, in bound and out bound. See Reg Item 3458 for the 1/9/1966 version - post-decimal and Reg Item 4134 for the original of this document. trams, tramways, ballarat, tickets, fares, conductors

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for punching tickets for various sections and journeys on the Ballarat system. Gives details for each fare type. Issued following a fare increase. Also a pre-decimal currency document.Set of two foolscap duplicated sheets, titled "Sections - Increased Fares and Check Identification", dated 13 October 1965. Gives details of the increased fares details and how it applied for each section on the tramway by fare value. Gives details of what punch destination number to punch on the tickets, in bound and out bound. See Reg Item 3458 for the 1/9/1966 version - post-decimal See Reg Item 4123 for a photocopy of this document on A4 sheets. trams, tramways, ballarat, tickets, fares, conductors

Copies of correspondence concerning an ESCO employee, Johnny and Tommy Young - ESCo employees. 1. Letter from Warren Doubleday to Bruce Reynolds of Horsham dated 6/12/2005. 2. Extract typed from ESCo, employee Register for Thomas Young and John Young. 3. Letter from Bruce Reynolds dated 17 Nov. 2005, handwritten on lined paper. 4. Letter from Warren Doubleday to Bruce Reynolds dated 6/6/2006 4. Typed extract from ESCo Traffic Employees Wages book for 1919 to 1925, confirming dates in item 1. Updated 6/6/2006 Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, young, motormen, junior conductors, esco

Thirty Eight page, side staple book , printed on duplicating paper, foolscap size, with a yellow cover. Titled "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1972. Contains an Introduction written by Clyde Croft, as Driver Training Officer, and dated 27/7/1972; index, reference Index for quick solution of equipment defect, procedures to adopt, Accident Procedure, instructions and details on equipment, an ABC for Tram Drivers and points to remember. 3379.1 - added 31/12/2008, as above, a photocopy bound with black plastic comb binding, A4 size within a green folders. Made by Warren Doubleday early 1980's. 3379.2 - added 5/1/2016 - from donation of Lindsay Rickard via Hawthorn Tram Depot Dec. 2015. Unbound copy - has been imaged to a pdf file.trams, tramways, rules, instructions, by laws, btps, drivers, conductors

Leather bag with outside bag (for ticket wallet) with metal strips on openable section, fitted with brass catch, two leather pockets on inside and adjustable shoulder strap. Has been fitted with coin dispenser - 8 holes on rear of bag. Sewn heavy brown leather. Photos of bag shown open - yellow pen holding bag open.trams, tramways, cash bag, tickets, fares, conductors bag

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thurs 7 May 1953 about the provision of additional tram crews to handle patronage on Sunday morning from the railway station and during the Begonia Festival. Item follows a statement by an official of the Ballarat Division of the Tramways Employees Association. Noted that the SEC did not wish to operate the Provincial tramways. Image added 27-11-2016begonia festival, tram services, unions, conductors

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Brass cast, was chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Chrome plate has been extensively worn off. There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. On the inside of one of the handles are two saw cuts that could have been used to identify the punch.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Brass cast body with steel pins and screws, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased or inspected. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin, screws & spring in addition. . Chrome plate in good condition. The initials "ECV" have been cast in to the body of the main component. A relatively heavy unit compared to others, does not appear to have had a lot of use.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Demonstrates tramway equipment used by conductors or One Man Operators to hold and dispense coins when handling fares.Manufactured coin dispenser from brass and steel plate for 3 coins, - 3d, 6d and 1/- (5c and 10c coins fit the relevant slots). Coin holder sections are made from brass, fitted with springs and then braised together as unit. Screwed with four screws onto a cut and folded section of steel. The folded sections of steel would have allowed it fit into a cash bag or holder. The number "40" has been stamped into the lower section of the steel section - see image 3. See Reg Item 7082 for another example.tram, trams, fares, cash handling, tickets

Yields information about the last day of operations of the SEC Ballarat system and has a strong association with the most senior driver/conductor of the time - Lew Walker.Digital scan of a loaned mounted black and white print of Lew Walker driving tram No. 40 in the depot on Sunday 19/9/1971. Alongside is Lew's Son, Andy Walker. The tram has driven though white paper streamers at the depot. Original print 374H x 295W. Scan of copy negative added 4-5-2020 added as i2.trams, tramways, conductors, closure, ballarat, tram 40

Has a strong association with Dave Kellett Frank Scruse.Photocopy of an image of Frank Scruse and David Kellett standing alongside tram 19, March 1950. Digital Image added 22-11-2018 scanned from an original image held by Glenise Kellett. See image i2 for rear of photograph.In ink on top of image "1950 / (L) Frank Screws - David Kellett (R)trams, tramways, personnel, motormen, conductors, sec

Possibly has a strong association with Mr. R. Williams and D. Powell, Ballarat tram crews.Colour print of R. Williams (Motorman) and D. Powell (badge 30) standing in front of a tram at Victoria St. The tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Item was placed in an envelope marked "Mr. R. Williams" - retained with photograph in storage folder. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler? See also Reg Item 6520.1 for a slide of the same photograph. See Crew photo - Reg Item 1861.in ink on rear "With my compliments Lilian Butler - 20th August 1971"trams, tramways, victoria st, crews, drivers, conductors

Possibly has a strong association with SEC Ballarat tram crews.Colour print of driver or motorman - M Cahil (48) and J. Maher standing in front of a tram at Lydiard Street North terminus, 10th August 1971. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler?in ink on rear "10th August 1971, Lydiard Street Nth terminus. With my compliments Lilian Butler".trams, tramways, crews, motormen, conductors, lydiard st nth

Has a strong association with SEC Ballarat tram crews.Colour print of two SEC Crewman standing in front of tram 35on the Sebastopol line - B. Melville? (left) and M. Blackman? The tram has the destination of Lydiard St. North. August or September 1971. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler? Two copies held.in ink on rear "With my compliments Lilian Butler".trams, tramways, crews, motormen, conductors, lydiard st nth, sebastopol, tram 35

Has a strong association with SEC Ballarat tram crews.Colour print of I Wallis? standing alongside the tram stop and end of section sign pole at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. See also Reg Item 6581.1 for a colour slide of this photograph. Photo printed on Kodak Paper. Photograph by Lilian Butler? Names based on list given in Reg Item 3425 in ink on rear "August 20th 1971, Cnr Sturt and Lydiard St Ballarat. With my compliments Lilian Butler".trams, tramways, crews, motormen, conductors, lydiard st nth, signs, tram stop

Sign - enamelled on a metal plate with screw holes in each corner - white letters on black background - fitted to a Victorian Railways Tramcar - regarding having exact fare ready, not standing in gangway, alighting and do not leave or join on the wrong side. Advised by Tony Smith of MTPS 5/8/2016 a sign from a VR tramcar. Has a number of them. String through top two corners was fitted to the donated item.trams, tramways, signs, passengers, vr, victorian railways, fares, conductors

Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave., Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave.Duplicated demi foolscap sheet titled "Employees - Sick Leave", advising what type of absences were not entitled to sick leave in accordance with SEC personnel regulations - sunburn, dental treatment and injuries resulting from a brawl. Dated 4/2/1971 and signed by I.F. Pellas as SEC District Manager.trams, tramways, motormen, personnel, conductors, sickness

Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made. Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers Must Not Obstruct the Entrances". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process. Four screw holes in each corner to secure the sign. 4563i1 - Similar sign but different layout and smaller in length "Passengers Must Not Obstruct tram Entrance." Two screw holes in sides.trams, tramways, signs, sec, tramcars

Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20"". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and screw holes in each corner. 2nd copy added 4/7/2017 from donation of Wendy Hunt.trams, tramways, signs, sec, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways

Type of coat worn by SEC tram crews in Ballarat from the mid 1930s through to 1971. Demonstrates the SEC Uniform in 1921. It is significant for its good condition, which is rare for an item of its age.Green woolen coat with brown leather detailing on sleeves and pockets, and three brass buttons. Buttons - "State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1921" Tag - "David Klein PTY LTD" "22 Patrick Street, Melb. 32 3771" "Name J. Mason SEC Ballarat" "Date D.I 258716" "Pure Wool" btm, uniforms, conductors, ballarat tramway museum, coat, jacket

Would have been issued to crews in order to hold coins within their cash bags and make giving change faster.Demonstrates the method by which conductors collected fare tender.Manufactured coin dispenser for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, made from black and white plastic with metal springs under each coin support plate. Held in position by three metal screws.btm, ballarat tramway museum, trams, conductors, currency, coin, fares, cash, cash handling, tickets

Each crew member was issued with a series of tins, A, B and C which allowed for the various days and weekends to enable Revenue Clerks to accept returns and restock the tins with new tickets etc.Has a strong association with tram crews and the ticket / revenue collection system. Metal box formed from four sheets of metal, spot welded together with a formed lid, hinged to box and fitted with a hasp and staple. Stamped with red lettering reading "D81". btm, ballarat tramway museum, conductors tin, fares, tickets

A lightweight wooden baton 51 centimetres long, one and a half centimetres diameter at one end tapering to half a centimetre at the other. The thicker end has a metal cap and a one centimetre wide leather strip wound around it for ten centimetres of the baton. The top of the leather is secured with a nail and the other end has a metal ring around it.conductors baton, musical instrument

Used by tram crews to secure doors in the open or closed position and to open the used ticket box. Part of the items issued to each traffic crew or maintenance staff to access or lock tramcars.Would have been issued at the time to a driver or conductor with the cap or traffic number of 18Piece of chrome plated steel rod bent at 90 degrees and shaped at longer end to give a square shape for use in external doors on SECV Ballarat Trams - known as a square key. Was used to secure doors in both open and closed positions. Has been stamped 18 on one side at short end.18ballarat, tramcars, equipment, crews, doors, tramways

Photo of Sylvia Mitchell the winner of the Most Popular Conductress competition that involved all the Victorian Tramway depots at the time. See reference.Studio photograph of the winner of the Most Popular Conductress CompetitionBlack and white printed photo on postcard backStanley A Rogers of Doveton St North stamp on rear. most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.Steel cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Punch of the type that placed a hole that appears to be two joined rectangles in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see image. Assumed used in Ballarat.Has number "31" punched on handles near pin, both sides.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares

Leather bag with outside pocket and three lined inner compartments with leather strap and metal clasp.Very worn, painted inscription (could say 'Connie').

Designed to be tamper proof, and register all transactions with a bell.Used by conductors in Brunswick Depot Melbourne.Cast metal ticket punch, bell sounds with each punch. Serial Number D 2618tramways, ticket punch, railways register manifacturing company

Badge. Kings Crown encircled with a Laurel Wreath, 2 Pin Clip areas on rearNilconductor

ill, maps, p.208.non-fictionThe Iron Roads of the Australian Outback - the legendary Commonwealth Railways were built through some of the harshest landscapes on Earth. They were railways like no other, where men and women battled extreme temperatures, flash floods and maddening isolation to keep the trains running. This publication is the culmination of 25 years of Outback exploration, research, photography and interviews by author Nick Anchen. The result is a diverse book which brings to life both the beauty and harshness of the Australian Outback, through a collection of fascinating and historic images, along with the memories of former Commonwealth Railways employees. Following an introductory chapter on the vastness and grandeur of the Australian interior - highlighted by the memoirs of 1950s flying doctor Macarthur Job - the book delves into the story of the Central Australia Railway. This was the line built through the 'back of beyond' - the forbidding desert country of South Australia and the Northern Territory. It was here that operators of famous trains such as The Ghan battled searing heat, dust storms and raging floodwaters to keep the trains running. The chapter includes stories by well known Ghan conductor 'Aspro' Lyons, and 'Piano Playing Chef' Paddy Greenfield - along with enginemen Wolf Markowski and John Theel, both of whom worked trains on this famous railway. The story of the North Australia Railway - 'The Line to Nowhere' - is the tale of a ramshackle railway which came alive during the dark days of World War II. The memoirs of wartime engineman Jim Prentice are eye opening, as are the hair raising accounts of surviving Tropical Cyclone Tracy, as told by rolling stock foreman Bill Donaldson. The Trans-Australian Railway was built across one of the harshest and loneliest environments on Earth - the vast Nullarbor Plain. Stories from enginemen Jack Slattery and Ron Howrie, along with Nullarbor resident and roadmaster's wife Cathy Beek, tell not only of the rudimentary living conditions and maddening isolation, but of the great camaraderie amongst the railway people who kept trains such as the Trans-Australian and the Tea and Sugar running. As well as examining the ruins and relics from the long-closed CR narrow gauge lines, the book also includes a chapter on the much-loved Pichi Richi Railway - the last surviving portion of that great Transcontinental Railway dream from another age. commonwealth railways (australia) -- history., central australia railway -- history.