Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/1/1972 about Ballarat seems doomed to become a city of silence, a dead city, unless something is done quickly to bolster its failing industrial and population growth. Quotes statements the previous day by Mr Maurie Calnin, the President of the Retired Railwaymen's Association. Notes the loss of the trams, decentralisation, transport problems, a bus service in Gregory St. and that the means test should be lifted for all people above 70 years.In blue ink near top right hand corner '22/1/72'trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, bus services

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the concerns of the Brown Hill Progress Association that the tramway preservation project does not become "a plaything" for people who may want to play trams". Spoke about control of the organisation by Ballarat people. Cr. Chisholm noted the BTPS had six Ballarat based members on the Board, including the President. Cr. Pittard moved that a copy of the letter be sent to the BTPS.In red ink in top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, btps, city of ballaarat

Newspaper clipping from The Sun (?), undated, late 1970? about Parliament (Victorian) being told by the Minister for Fuel and Power (Mr. Balfour) that the City of Ballarat wanted to scrap its trams, following a question from Mr. Trezise (ALP Geelong North) in the Legislative Assembly. No decision had yet been made. Also quotes the Secretary of the Ballarat Trades and Labor Council, Mr. A.C. Williams saying that Ballarat people would protest this decision. On rear of cutting has an item about the Noongah Enquiry, an inquiry into the sinking of the Noongah. Appears to be from a Melbourne Paper, different typeface to that of the Courier.trams, tramways, closure, parliament, ballarat

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 that the Country Roads Board will begin removal of the tram lines in Sturt St. commencing Wednesday, the following week. This was announced by Cr. Chisholm the previous day. Work to begin at Dawson St and work towards the City. The Council had also decided to experiment with free centre of the road parallel parking on a restricted basis.In blue ink in the top right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71'trams, tramways, closure, track removal, country roads board, city of ballarat

Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp). Image added 20/11/2013In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'trams, tramways, museum establishment, btps, depot, city of ballarat

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 titled "Last tram to 'star' in film about Ballarat" of the making of a film by the Commonwealth Film unit on tourist attractions in Ballarat. The first section of the film was to feature the last run of the trams in Ballarat the following Sunday. Has a photo of a meeting of members of the film unit, the City Council, and the Ballarat Regional Tourist Promotion Association the previous day. The clipping gives the names of people in the meeting. Second copy of the text only added 25/10/05 - photo not attached. Image of the whole cutting added 28/3/2011 - see i1. trams, tramways, ballarat promotion, commonwealth film unit, closure, films

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 with photo of children from several Ballarat schools arriving by bus at the city loop for their last ride on the trams. Three trams were used. Has the S.E. Dickins store in the background. Second copy added 28/10/2005trams, tramways, last tram, closure, charters, schools

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier Editorial of 18/12/1971 about the reconstruction of Sturt St. to remove the tram tracks and the debate about whether cars should park along the central median strip. Dec 19 was the start of the annual SEC grant for road restoration in the Ballarat area where tram track are located. Discussion over whether there should be centre of the road parking.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, sturt st, city of ballaarat

Colour postcard with serrated edges of Ballarat tram No. 11 at dusk in Sturt St, just west of Lydiard St. with Town Hall in background. Tram has destination of "GARDENS via Drummond Nth", with a "TWIN LAKES" sign on rear driver's apron of tram. On pole in front of tram is tram stop sign and a section sign. Pole painted with tram stop sign as well. On rear , printed in dark green ink is the card details etc. "Ballarat, Victoria, Looking to the City Hall, Sturt Street at sunset." Nucolorvue car, BT 65. \ trams, tramways, ballarat, town hall, sturt st, tram 834

Yields information about the lower end of Sturt St from the Grenville St intersection show a mid 1940's view - shows types of vehicles, shops and streetscape.Black and white photograph of Sturt St. in the mid 1940's looking from the top of a building in Grenville St. towards the West. Has a number of parked vehicles in kerbs, two people riding horses, a Vacuum Oil Co. truck in the bottom right hand corner and an SEC tram travelling west, just past the City Loop points. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06. Colour postcard of same photograph see Reg Item 2981 and another print see Reg Item 4284. Copy 2 - added 30/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley collection of photographs, to depot 5/2007. State Library of Victoria has negative, VR Collection, Series 2716, Photo Number 842961. See also Reg Item 8329 for a better print. Which shows more detail.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., vr photos, tram 20

Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 21 and 38 in City Loop on 20/8/1955. Wet rainy day. Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk. Photographer assumed to be G.Eardley, same handwriting as for 677. Photograph is on Ilford paper., Australian Electric Traction Association tour. In background on south side of Sturt St. outside Patersons store is a small building like a newspaper kiosk.On rear in ink is "Trams 21 & 28 / A.E.T.A. Special / Ballarat / 20th August 1955"trams, tramways, ballarat, city loop, tram 21, 38

Reproduction of a wall poster used by the Box Hill - Doncaster Tramway, includes sketch of Doncaster Tower, one of the tram cars and timetable. Printed in two colours on heavy cartridge paper. Printed for centenary of tram by the City of Box Hill? Was Australia's first electric tramway. See also reference for further information on the tramway itself. Copy 2 - ex the ARHS Vic. Division June 2000. Hi Res scan made for MoV July 2012. See Item 351, "Know Your City - Box Hill - Doncaster Tram" 1974, by the City of Box Hill. trams, tramways, box hill, posters, timetables, doncaster

Original c 1914 (see below), facsimile copy - re-published 1972. Original features photos of Ballarat City and Town, its buildings, parks and the various industries and organisations that were in Ballarat at the time of publication, including ESCo. Many photos features ESCo trams. Photos sepia toned. Has some red colour block printing on the front cover and rear, for Star Oil Engines. On inside back cover is a map with the places of interest and tram route map, marked in red. Pages are un-numbered. Original published by Ballarat East Town Council and Ballaarat City Council. On cover has number stamped in black in, "No. 87" (assume facsimile copy No.). Photos with publication show tram No. 21, built 1913 and ESCo photo page shows Mr. Pringle as Manager. Mr Pringle became manager in January 1911, As there is no photos of the "Avenue of Honour", or other mention of the first world war, assume original published about 1913 or 1914. Original shows Engravings and printing by "Campbell Wilson Prop Ltd, Ballarat". See Other Information as well for more listing details. High Resolution image added 31/8/2012 of i2 of ESCo page and i3 for Ballarat identies and sheet i4 extracted for Mr Pringle. PDF scan of full document added 21/5/2019 - see images btm633-1i.pdf and btm633-2i.pdf Notes on "Ballarat Illustrated" Reg. Item No. 733 From notes made by Neville Gower 12/1/1997 Cover: Inside front cover: Last paragraph, "Facilities for Travelling" - Electric trams serve all parts of Ballarat. Page 3: Street Scene, Municipal Town Hall, showing tram wiring Page 7: Street Scene, Lydiard St. North, intersection and tramway centre, with ESCo tram No. 21 in the bottom photo. Other photos features trams as well in Sturt St and Lydiard St. North. Page 9: Street Scene, Top photo of Sturt St. from Lydiard St. looking east, shows piles on right-hand side of road. Car parked by Post Office has a car registration number "9007". Bottom photo, an tram climbing hill, shows double trolley in the street, with early English type of pull offs. Page 13: Street Scenes and Historic Buildings: One of five photos, shows Victoria St. looking East, with tram track prominent in photo and how stone work was set up about the rails and overhead poles. Page 23: Street scene, Gardens North Entrance gates, shows details of gates near St. Aidans Drive. Note double trolley wire on poles, and style of insulators. No trams in photo, three ladies walking down the track. Page 37: Street Scene; Lydiard St views, top left hand photo, shows Railway station and railway gates with signal gantry and horse drawn vehicles. Tram tracks apparent. Bottom left hand photo shows Lydiard St. North, near Post Office, double track with centre poles - Single wire per track. Top right hand photo, showing Cemetery gates in background. Bottom right hand photo - from north end of Lydiard St. South, looking north, with an ESCo tram in background. Also has a parked car on left hand side. Page 45: Street Scenes - Bridge St; top photo at west end of Bridge St. with ESCo No. 11 with possibly double trolley wire in photo. Bottom photo at east end of Bridge St. with tram in background, shows junction. Double trolley heading out to Mt. Pleasant, single trolley for Victoria St. Page 45: Street Scenes - Bridge St; top photo at west end of Bridge St. with ESCo No. 11 with possibly double trolley wire in photo. Bottom photo at east end of Bridge St. with tram in background, shows junction. Double trolley heading out to Mt. Pleasant, single trolley for Victoria St. Page 61: Street Scenes and Historic Buildings - Public Institutions Ballarat - top left hand photo of the Hospital shows some tram track in foreground, with double trolley wire. Top right photo is of the Orphanage, the name of the tram terminus for many years. Page 68: Electric Supply Co. of Victoria's pages - top photo showing powerhouse in background, across the lake, can hardly see anything for the trees, except for the chimney. Bottom photos of the steam Turbo Generators and the switchboard. Gives Mr. P.J. Pringle as Chief Engineer and General Manager. He took over in Jan. 1911. Page 69: Ballarat East Views - features photo of Black Hill open cut, Ballarat East Railway Station, Ballarat Fire Station and "Victoria St. looking East", repeat of photo printed on page 12, but slightly darker. Image on system includes fire station and railway station, - Ballarat East. Page 78: Series of photos of various Ballarat VIP's of the era, fourth one in on top line features "P.J.Pringle, Electric Supply Co." Inside Back cover - map of Ballarat including tram lines and places of interest marked in red. Gives a detailed photographic presentation of Ballarat in 1914.80 page book with, in addition, light green card covers, titled "Ballarat Illustrated". Loose copy of page 9 and 10 held.trams, tramways, ballarat, local history, heritage buildings, esco

Single page photocopy of a report by Mr. J. Harrison, Mayor of the City of Ballaarat, dated 2nd May 1932 of the "brave deed" of Mr. Charles Foster, ESCo driver who rescued a small boy from in front of a tramcar. Council complimented him on his bravery and recommended a letter be sent. Has been a typed original, has number 334 in top right hand corner. On base of page in handwriting has a note regarding an obituary for a Mrs. John Whytes (?), Mayoress? Collected by Mr. Colin Homes, 5331 6036 of the Ballarat Engine and Machinery Preservation Society, April 1998, with some notes on trolley buses in Council Correspondence Inwards and a reference. VPRS series 2500 Unit 155.trams, tramways, esco, accidents, foster charles, city of ballaarat

Series of black and white photos of SEC Ballarat 30 by Lindsay Bounds, late 1970, early 1971 on 8" x 10" prints. 840.1 - tram 30, city bound, at Bell St. Loop (?) crossing another single trucker. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. 840.2 - trams 13, 30 and 18 and another single trucker at the depot gates, all showing Depot or Depot via Drummond North destinations - possibly on a Sunday morning. 840.3 - Trams 13 and 30 on the north side of Drummond St. north, with Sturt St. Mansions buildings behind. Winter photo. Tram 30 has Lydiard St. Nth destination, while 13 has Victoria St. 840.4 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St., bound for Sebastopol with Post office in background. 840.5 - Tram 30 in Victoria St. bound for Gardens via Sturt St. West. 840.6 - Tram 30 crossing Sturt St. at Drummond St. bound for Lydiard St. North. Has lights on. 840.7 - Tram 30 west bound in Victoria St. at King St. loop with St. Alipius church in background. Many Holden motor cars in photo as well. Some imperfections in the printing of the photograph.trams, tramways, victoria st., sturt st, skipton st., tram 30, tram 13, tram 18

Set of seven colour photographs taken by Carolyn Dean of the presentation of two reels of new trolley wire to the Museum by the Victorian Minister for Transport, Alan Brown on 26 Nov. 1996. Features President Richard Gilbert, local member, Paul Jenkins (member for Ballarat West)and Mayor of the City of Ballarat, James Coghlan. All on Kodak paper. 847.1 - Richard Gilbert speaking with Paul Jenkins and Alan Brown in background, with 671 behind. 847.2 - Paul Jenkins Speaking 847.3 - as for 847.1 847.4 - ditto 847.5 - Alan Brown speaking and Paul Jenkins 847.6 - Alan Brown on horse tram No. 1 847.7 - Paul Jenkins and Alan Brown on No. 1 See November 1996 Fares Please!All "26.11.96 / Photo Carolyn Dean"trolley wire, minister for transport, ceremonies, presentations, tram 671, tram 1

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of three single truckers (tram 32 lead tram) and a bogie tram stored at City Loop, Sturt St., 11/11/1965, with another single truck entering area in rear of photograph. Tram 32 has SEC advertising board (Electric Cooking - Matchless) and a Castrol advert. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019.tramways, trams, city loop, sturt st, ballarat, tram 32

Black and white print of a donated negative. Print made 8/1998. Photo of SEC tram No. 21 at the City Terminus during 1968. Has Town Hall in background. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. North. Advertisement for Twin Lakes on front dash and SEC Roof Ad ("Everything is under control in my all electric kitchen"_ Negative rescanned 9-5-2020 and image updated.tramways, trams, sturt st, town hall, ballarat, 21, tram 21

24 Page full colour calendar featuring Australian Trams, published by Top mill Pty Ltd. Cover (1299i5) features Sydney trams outside Central station in Eddy Ave. Other cities represented - Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Fremantle, Bendigo, Ballarat, Sydney light rail, Hobart and Melbourne. Photos by Hugh Ballment, Dale Budd, Robert Merchant, Arthur Perry and the Sydney Tramway Museum. Priced at $9.95, and has "Parkholme Newsagency and Toys" sticker over bar code section, giving the same price. Distributed by Gordon and Gotch. Ballarat trams - 1299i1 - 33 at depot during hail storm on 20/8/1971 and 1299i2 - BTM trams 14 and 26 at Carlton St. during BTM operations 1970's or early 1980's. Used for month of June. Bendigo trams - 1299i3 - No. 4 at Eaglehawk terminus - 1/2/1971 and 1299i4 - trams 28, 2, 23 and two single truckers at Charing Cross 1970. Used for month of May.tramways, trams, australian trams, ballarat, bendigo, museums

Black and white photograph of W1 419 photographed side on at South Melbourne Depot - 1926c. Photographed by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Assumed photograph taken soon after the tram was built in 1926. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. See Destination City, 4th Edition.On rear in pencil "W1 we have 30 of these. No more will be constructed." "M&MTB" and "41".trams, tramways, mmtb, w1 class, tram 419

Black and white photograph of the interior a W2 end saloon showing the longitudinal seats upholstered in leather. Photo taken at Preston Workshops, shows interior fit out at the time of construction, with central strap hangers (leather), light fittings. Tram would appear to have been service for some time as it is fitted with advertisements and M&MTB posters. Destination City, 4th Edition page 42 notes that W2 329, 331, 332, 335 were fitted with leather seating in 1929. Keith Kings identified that the tram is 329 in a photo held by the Melbourne Tram Museum. Taken by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Photographers. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo.On rear in pencil "Interior W2 upholstered in leather", "M&MTB" and "40".trams, tramways, mmtb, w2 class, upholstery, interiors, tram 329

Black and white photograph of the side on exterior of W2 506 c1928 (Built by James Moore 1928) Would appear to have been service for as it is fitted with notices in the windows. Taken by Sutcliffe Pty Ltd. Photographers. Background has been faded or painted out. Tram has doors and windshields to driver's cabins. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. Destination City, 4th EditionOn rear in pencil "W2 Melbourne", "M&MTB" and "39".trams, tramways, mmtb, w2 class, tram 506

Black and white photograph of MMTB SW6 850 probably soon after n. Side on photograph of tram. Destination City gives build date 1939 and notes that car was built with a tail light/s, which is visible at the right end of the tram. Has cropping marks in ink on right side of photograph. On rear is a type note (glued on sheet of paper) specifications of the tramcar and car dimensions. Destination City 5th edition gives a view of the tram - 3/4 front on showing the tail light arrangement - p41. Also on rear is "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Commercial Photographers 94 Elizabeth St. Melbourne, Cent 1500" stamp in light blue ink. and date stamp of print - "12 Jan 1946". See Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.On rear in ink is notations "57", and measurement "4 9/16" with cropping mark.trams, tramways, mmtb, sw6 class, tram 850

Black and white photograph of the interior a Y1 class tram car, photographed at Camberwell Depot. Shows arrangements of seats, lights with covers and roof ads. A number of roof ads and window posters in the tram - of tram in service. Part of tram 550 in background. On rear is Sutcliffe stamp, and Gordon and Gotch stamp with date July 10. Has "Sutcliffe Pty. Ltd. Photographers Cromwell buildings 366a Bourke St. Melbourne" stamp in purple on back of photo. Destination City, 4th Edition and 5th edition.Yields information about the interior of a Y1 class tramcar.Black and white photograph with details on rear.On rear in pencil is "Return to F. Shennen" with arrow pointing to Gordon and Gotch stamp. "Interior Y1". The Sutcliffe stamp has two pencil crosses through it.trams, tramways, mmtb, y1 class, interiors

Black and white photograph of a westbound W2 in Collins St. Melbourne at the intersection with Swanston St with the Manchester Unity building in the background and parts of the Melbourne Town Hall alongside. The Manchester Unity building is under construction with the towers being completed. Tram showing destination of "CITY" and has a person standing alongside - see inscriptions.In pencil on the rear - "The escalator building / Ken standing in front of the tram / HSN / 20/11/32"trams, tramways, collins st, swanston st, manchester unity, melbourne

Yields information ex Adelaide A class trams that were rebuilt by the SEC mid 1930's for service in Ballarat in as received condition ex AdelaideBlack and white photo print from a collected negative of ex Adelaide No. 69, later to become Ballarat No. 23, probably photographed soon after delivery in the depot yard, with the depot in the background. Car has the Adelaide type destination box, showing 'CITY'. Hi Res scan of neg added 16/5/2020.tramways, trams, adelaide, ballarat depot, conversion, tram 69, tram 23