Ticket contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 31, ESCo- Ballarat Tramways Child Transfer Check Tickets (Ab7978) Printed on an off white, light weight card with black print and red over printed price of 2d. Has conditions of use on the ticket. Has been punched. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2494i2 shows position on page relative to items 2494 to 2504.Some inscriptions about the ticket in pencil.trams, tramways, tickets, transfer tickets, esco

Hand drawn map contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 61 of the Ballarat Tramway system. Note does not show the Drummond St. North line. Shows the loops, horse tram loops, depots, ESCo bus routes, and notes on horse tram loops. Prepared by H.P. James Scan btm2515i2 and 2515i3 show the hand written notes in light pencil. Note Item Not formally Numbered.trams, tramways, map, depot, esco, horse trams, bus routes, ballarat

Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2008 - 2009. Photo of tram 33, in Victoria St August 1971, with the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the lower edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 33 Victoria Street August 1971. Photo Shane McCarthy." Four copies held. No label on rear. .trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, victoria st

Yields information about the ESCo tram fleet and equipment.Handwritten list of ESCo Ballarat Tramcars, titled "Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd - Ballarat Tramway Rollingstock", providing details of the number, type, builder, truck, motors seating, date in service, notes and when sold or scrapped. Also gives details of colours or livery, and controllers. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. esco, tramcars, controllers

Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2012 - 2013. Photo of trams 38 at St Aidans Drive, 2012. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Tram 38 St Aidans Drive. Photo: P. Bruce" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, st aidans drive

Yields information the appearance of the Sebastopol type tram when new and how it was delivered.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of ESCo Sebastopol type No. 23 outside the depot when new. Has a small indicator light above the driver, "Suttons for Gramophones" roof advertisement and "Ballarat Tramways" written along the top rail. Wal's album noted "No. 23 "Sebastopol" type as first built. Photo outside depot." For rear of photo - see image i2 - no info.no details on reartrams, tramways, sebastopol type, depot, suttons, esco, tram 23

Yields information about the City tramway centre, corner of Sturt and Lydiard St and passengers changing or leaving trams.Digital image of two single truckers (31 and another) off loading passengers at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St, City centre, with the ANZ bank in the background. No. 31 has a SEC roof advertisement and the other tram, an Eureka Roofing Tiles roof Advert. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Change here"trams, tramways, sturt st, city, anz, tram 31

Yields information about Sturt St and the intersection with Grenville St.Digital image, black and white, two images of No. 21 at the base of the Sturt St hill before crossing Grenville St, going to Victoria St. Roof advert appears in other photos, but very hard to work out. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 21 bottom Sturt St" and "No. 21 Sturt and Grenville".trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, tram 21

Yields information about the Mt Pleasant route and Barkly St.Digital image, black and white, of No. 30 in bound along Barkly St, Mt Pleasant. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign and destination of Gardens via Drummond Nth. Tram picking up passenger at rear door, while a Vanguard motor car waits. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 31 and Vanguard"trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 31

Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2013 - 2014. Photo of trams 40 and 18 in front of the depot. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in white block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "Celebrating 100 years Trams 40 & 18, Photo: Warren Doubleday" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, btm, membership cards, depot, 100 years of electric trams

Nine pages of notes and one page of copies of parcel tickets between the years 1937 - 1972. Included is some of the history of the SECV tramways. Also a short history of the tramways in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Descriptions of the various tickets, quantities, stock on hand and the number used during the year. There are also notes on the closures of the Provincial Tramways. Attached to the front are two letters, one to Mr Hayes from Felicity Kingerlee thanking him for his article. The second is a letter from Mr Hayes to Miss Kingerlee about enclosing notes on parcel tickets of the SECV Provincial Tramways. Notes written by Maxwell R Hayes and dated March, 1983.document, newspaper and parcel tickets, maxwwell hayes, felicity kingerlee, provincial tramways of the state electricity commission of victoria, newspaper and parcel tickets, k atkinson, k s kings, t shapcott

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Ballarat's destination rolls used in trams after 1967 when these rolls replaced those with the opposite colour arrangementDestination roll black lettering on white fabric background used in Ballarat from late 1967 until closure, replaced white letters on black background. Layout of individual destinations follows that shown in K.S.Kings, "Ballarat Tramways" - see image file for copy. Main letters are 150 high. On rear of roll, has abbreviated destinations painted in black paint to enable drivers to locate easier the individual destinations. See Reg. item 844 for a white on black roll, same destinations and order and details of use. Images btm1744i1 to i4 - sections of the destination roll, when rolled out, i3 shows an example of an abbreviated destination - note it has been rolled in an flat oval shape. i5 and i6 - nature of water damage at top left hand edge of roll. i7 - list of destinations on roll (obtained by inverting the image in btm844i) See K.S.Kings "Ballarat Tramways" Not to be used in a tramcar destination box - original to be kept in archives. tram, trams, ballarat, destination roll

.1 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Child Pass" issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed May 2015. Has the an image of 26, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a yellow background. .2 - Printed ticket or pass titled "Free Family Pass", issued by the Ballarat Tramway Museum to offer a free ride for a child when accompanied by an Adult. Printed July 2015. Has the an image of 33, with name of the organisation and details. The ticket has an image of the BTM's 1/- ticket under the logo. On the rear are details of the ticket, terms of the use, days of running etc and a space to stamp a validity date. Printed with a green background. item .2 added 16-8-2015.trams, tramways, btm, tickets, children, passes

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

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

Demonstrates aspects of the way the SEC issued rules to employees on how they should behave and perform their duties safely. Yields information on particular items and operations. Has strong association with two well known Ballarat trammies.Twenty eight or 24 page , centre sewn book within grey Rexene covers with paper sides and gold blocked title "State Electricity Commission of Victoria / Tramways / Rules Governing Employees / March 1948. Opposite inside title page, is the issuing information, No. and who to and classification. Provides 93 General Rules for crews - Motormen and Conductors. 3116.1 - 28 page version - Three copies, printed by J.J. Gourley, Government Printer Melbourne, printing No. FTY 18-8-11858/50 Copy 1 - issue to Gittings W, and Carter R. - both conductors, has issue No. 1 Copy 2 - R. Rewell Conductor "Temporary" Copy 3 - M. Paterson Conductor 18.1.60 3116.2 - 24 page version, with issue sheet on the inside front cover - two copies, with printing No. FTY18-8 2668/48 copy 1 - H.Cameron Conductor has issue No. 19 copy 2 - no issue details. copy 3 - issued to R Courtney No. 64 - added 18/1/2007 copy 4 - issued to D. C. Kellett, No. 67 - added 18/1/2007 Ex 3116.3 - 24 page version with the 18/8/1949 approved by-laws (dark green sheet) adhered to the rear cover. Issued to J. Alcock, Motorman Conductor, issue No. 23. Accidentally catalogued - should have been sent to Bendigo as part of P. Watt materials (see Reg Item 3045). Removed from box and this note made 14-07-2006. See btm8078.5 for another copy and a pdf scan.3116.1, copy 1 on the top of page 3 "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 302" 3116.2 - copy 1 ditto 3116.2 - copy 3 - "R.Courtney Motorman/Cond" and "64" on issue page. 3116.2 - copy 4 - "D.C. Kellett Conductor" and "67" on issue page. Handwritten issue details as above. trams, tramways, rules, regulations, by laws, sec, motormen, conductors

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 17/9/2018 in the Advertising feature for the September school holidays. Article titled "All aboard for some education and fun" details the tramway operations, collection, photos, hours and self guided tours. Has a photo of Neville Britton turning the pole with helpers on 27. Below is an advert titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum has something for everyone" with photos of kids and Tram rides fares etc.btm, advertisements, school holidays, courier

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Thursday 22/9/2016, titled "Tram 40 takes a run back to glory days", about the use of BTM Tram 40, to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway by the Museum. Gives details of the tram, its history and the closure event in 1971. Notes Lou Walker and Herb Knight's involvement in the 1971 event. Photo by Neil Para, story Caleb Cluff.closure, btm

Foolscap, stencil cut printed sheet with a joint statement by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV) and the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) about tramcar preservation in Victoria. Covers the aims of both groups. Printed Dec. 1971, signed by Tony Cooke Public Relations Office of the TMSV and Paul Nicholson, Publicity Officer, BTPS. Has two punch holes on the left hand side and has been folded into four."GN" in black ink and "21/12/71" in pencil in top right hand corner.museums btps, tmsv, tramcar preservation, public relations

Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun (Melbourne) 10/8/2001, from page 8 of the "travel" supplement. Titled "Don't forget Ballarat" in the "shorthauls" column. The supplement was primarily an issue involving rail travel, tourist railways and rail themes. Titled "Don't forget Ballarat" in the "shorthauls" column, the clipping noted that Ballarat Tramway Museum runs a weekend service at Lake Wendouree. Gave times, fares and phone number.btm, rail travel, marketing

Newspaper Clipping with photo and text about the Ballarat Tramway Museum becoming an Accredited Museum. In Friday May 22, 1998 Courier Newspaper. Page 5. Has photo of Darren Hutchesson and Simon Jenkins leaning out of tram 27 on depot fan. Text from a BTM press release. Mentions Richard Gilbert and Lorraine Elliot MLA. 842.1 - 2nd copy added 25 June 1999. In better condition.842 - "Courier 22/5/1998, p5" in pencil on side of Clipping. 842.1 - In blue ink in top left hand corner, "Friday 22/5/98"trams, tramways, btm, accreditation, museum

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Fifty Six page document within grey card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, December 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Twenty four page document within yellow card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Conductor Operations Manual, November 2008". Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, map, requirements, many procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time. See memo in back of worksheet for Reg item 4440 for details and mailing list.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures, conductors

Yields information about the viewpoint of The Courier about the future of the Ballarat tramway system with reference to Geelong.Clipping from The Courier, dated 22/2/1957, titled "Trams Future", giving the Courier's view of the future of the Ballarat tramway system, in respect to the recent closure of the Geelong system. Notes Henry Bolte's, Premier, assurance that the system had not been considered, Couriers view that it is an essential service and impact on roads. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdfsec, funding, closure, ballarat

Yields information about Sturt St City terminus and passengers and crews getting on and off the tram, after changing crews.Digital image, black and white, of No. 38 at the city terminus in Sturt St, with passengers getting off the tram and crews starting to walk across the road, probably after a change over of crews. There is another tram in front of No. 38. No. 38 has the destination of Lydiard St North. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 38 taken at 1015"trams, tramways, crews, sturt st, tram 38

Yields information about the Sturt St. and Bridge St and some of the cars that used the street - a Plymouth.Digital image, black and white, of a scene in Bridge St looking back towards the Town Hall and Sturt St, showing a Plymouth motor vehicle, a single trucker and a bogie car in Sturt St. Shows the Dickins store, Williams the Shoeman, Roger David Store. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Plymouth Bridge St"trams, tramways, bridge st, sturt st, town hall

Yields information and has strong association with an important tramway fund raising event during the second world war. The event and other work saw Ballarat conductress Sylvia Mitchell win the Most popular conductress competition from within the Victorian tramway depots.Raffle ticket for the Ballarat Tramway's Patriotic Fair, Most Popular Conductress Competition, Treasure Tram, 1944. Printed on light coloured orange paper, with a two colour, red and green image of the tram. Summary lists of the objects in the treasure tram and what you could use it for. Printed by Waller and Chester by courtesy of Messier and Opie of 17 Bridge St Ballarat. Advises that the results would be published in the papers of 31st July 1944. trams, tramways, world war i, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, treasure tram

Magazine - 20 A4 pages printed in full colour on gloss white paper, centre stapled - "Insite Magazine - November 2015 - January 2016" containing an article "The Ballarat Tramway Museum Goes Solar Powered" written by Paul Mong and Warren Doubleday. Provides the background to the installation of the solar panels to the BTM Depot in Nov. 2014. Has photos of the solar panels and inverters as well as tram 28. Provides information on costs.trams, tramways, btm, solar panels, museums australia

Set of seven slides taken during the 2000 COTMA Conference visit to the Ballarat Tramway Museum depot on 21-11-2022 1 - Former Lydiard St North terminus looking south 2 - Ballarat Station with the temporarily closed Lydiard St level crossing. 3 - Ballarat Station with the temporarily closed Lydiard St level crossing. 4 - Ballarat Station good shed looking east 5 - Lydiard St level crossing with G521 on freight leaving 6 - Lydiard St level crossing with G521 on freight leaving 7 - Train on level crossingYields information about the Lydiard St Nth terminus in 2000 and the level crossing.Set of seven Kodak colour slides - white plastic mountEach slide has details written on it.ballarat, specials, cotma, lydiard st north, level crossing, g 521, railways

Item written by Shaunagh O'Connor for the Herald Sun at the time of the publication of a book, "Trams and Streetscapes, Metropolitan Melbourne 1950's 1960's edited by Emile G Badaway and John Sargent and published by Train Hobby Publications. Features photos of W2 231 in Flinders St, T181 in North Fitzroy and Footscray, W6 982 in Bourke St, W2 636 in Market St, W3 667 in Swanston St, Y1 613 in Elizabeth St and X1 677 in Footscray. Features in the centre a photo of the photographer, Keith Atkinson. Keith was a Ballarat Tramway Museum member and benefactor.Yields information about publication of a book, the photographer and his work.Newspaper - centre page titled Tracked on film - Keith Atkinson, from the Melbourne Herald Sun, 9/1/2001 featuring a story on a new book of tram photographs. trams, books, keith atkinson, melbourne, train hobby publications