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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Mount Eri', 9 Highbury Grove, 1919
Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.A photograph of Mount Eri, 9 Highbury Grove, an 11-room house for sale near the junction of Cotham and Glenferrie Roads. The substantial red brick, slate-roofed house and its location are not identified in the photograph, although the extent of the house is noted. It was described then as ‘well situated’ and close to 3 trams. Mathers, a financial agent in Cotham Road, placed advertisements about the sale of the property in The Argus in May and June 1919. The advertisement additionally refers to a billiard room and asserts that the house has every modern convenience. An annotation on the plan indicates that the house, with tennis court, was sold for £1960. Following extensive research, the house has now been conclusively identified, albeit extended and rendered. The house was originally built in the 19th century as a school and for much of the 20th century was used as a venue for receptions. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, H Newman, Boxed Wall Clock, 19th Century
DEATH OF MR. H. NEWMAN. Widespread regret will be felt at the announcement of the death of Mr Henry Newman, an old colonist and a member of firm of Newman and Sons Proprietary Limited, jewellers, which occurred at his residence, "Sadova," William street, on Saturday, at the age of 89 years. Mr Newman who was born at Riga, in Russia, went to England when a lad, became naturalised, and emigrated to Victoria 61 years ago. He tried his fortune at Ballarat but soon afterwards returned to Melbourne, and began business as a jeweller, on a site in Collins street that is now occupied by Scott's Hotel. A few years later Mr Newman went back to England, where he was married. On his return to Victoria again he resumed his jewellery business in Elizabeth street opposite the General Post-office. An interesting fact in connection with his business is that his first journeyman watchmaker was Mr. Thomas Gaunt, the founder of the firm of Messrs. T. Gaunt & Co. Five years ago Mr. Newman retired from the business, which has since been carried on by his two elder sons. Although he took no active part in public affairs, Mr Newman was held in high regard on account of his business integrity, sterling personal worth. and the unostentatious way in which he did good. His vitality, even in his later years, was wonderful. On four occasions he met with accidents, having been twice knocked down by motorcars and twice by trams, without having sustained injury. A widow and grown up family of four sons and four daughters survive him. The Age Monday 27 October 1913, page 9. Roy Cronin 156 High Street Kew Jeweller and watchmaker. East side between Denmark Street and Cotham Road. Wood, enamel, brass and glass wall clock, the movement made by H Newman of Collins Street, Melbourne. A small label on the interior records the name R. Cronin, 156 High St, Kew, 1/7/20. It is unclear whether Cronin, a watchmaker and jeweller may have repaired or sold the clock. The clock (broken) is housed in a steel box.roy cronin - watchmaker - jeweller - kew (vic), h newman - melbourne (vic) - collins street - jeweller - clockmaker -
Tramway Heritage Centre
Photograph Album (part of), Ray Pearson's Photo Album - Trams of Victorian Railways, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
Page 9 of Ray Pearson's Photo Album. Brown card page with two photographs (landscape format) placed on page using clear plastic photo corners. Both photographs depict trams around Bendigo. Hand written inscriptions are located beneath each photo. The brown paper has some minor damage to top and bottom right corners from what appears to be the removal of adhesive photo corners.Hand written inscription in biro - Between top and bottom photograph: GOLDEN SQUARE 4/3/72 At base of page: QUARRY HILL TERMINUS 4/3/72 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, J W Banks, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, Apr 1889
Large book of 9 pages, incl. title page, bound on left with black tape, wih plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889Signed p. 2 by J.W. Banks, C.E.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, j w banks -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS OF UNKNOWN .1 HORSE DRAWN TRAM .2 3 DRAFT HORSES .3 4 DRAFT HORSES .4 3 HORSES WORKING IN THE FIELD .5 2 PARKED CARS AND SOME PEOPLE .6-.8 PHOTOGRAPHS OF BIG STACKS OF HAYBAYLES .9 BEIGE FOLDER FROM SCOTTS PHARMACY, CHEMIST AND KODAK DEALER TO HOLD THE PHOTOGRAPHS. .9 HANDWRITTEN MISS E N HARRISON, ADDINGTONdraft horses, haybales, hay stacks -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Electric Transport Museum (South Australia), The tramways of Adelaide, 197?
Facsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemIll, maps, p.50.non-fictionFacsimile production of "The Tramways of Adelaide" published by The Critic, March 9, 1909. It is a complete illustrated and historical souvenir of the Adelaide tramways from the inception of the horse trams to the inauguration of the present magnificent electric trolley car systemtramways - adelaide, local transit - adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram's bid for City Circle", 5/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/12/1995 with photo of launch of 'City of Ballarat' tram 671by the BTM the previous day, 4/12/1995. Includes a colour photo of Richard Gilbert, Len Millar, one other person (possibly Barry Traynor, MP) and Mr. Vern Robson, Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat. Article on the front page of the Courier, written by Andrew Laing and picture by Ian Wilson. Accompanying article mentions the tram, the Begonia Festival, running in Melbourne, support by Council for Peter Hiscock's 'City Tramway' and volunteer work on the tramway itself. Item continues onto page 2, at the bottom left hand corner. Second copy added 9-6-2006On rear of 2nd copy "5/12/1995 Courier" in black ink.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Historic tram saved from demolition", 6/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
... /9/94 Tues" Trams tramways 12 ESCo Tramcar acquisition BTPS ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 6/9/1994, from the Heritage section of the Courier, by saving of ESCo No. 12 on the BTPS. Quotes Gary Wood about the work being undertaken, where the tram was recovered from, its brief history, and the relevance to the collection. Includes a photo of Gary working on the body inside the depot. Item written by Lorrie Brown, includes a photo of her as well. Second copy added 03/06/2006.In right hand corner in blue ink "8/9/94 Tues"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Warren Doubleday, Sept. 1995
... , white plastic mount of Tram No. 27 dressed in World War II garb ...35mm slide, white plastic mount of Tram No. 27 dressed in World War II garb on white bumper and white strips on footstep and door entry and headlight mask. Slide used to make Reg. Item No. 242 used for the CHHA Australia Remembers Exhibition. Made in September 1995. Has tram 28 in the background. Was sent to Sydney for use in Trolley Wire article, Feb. 1996, but not used. See Trolley Wire Feb. 1996.On back in top left hand corner "W.A.Doubleday 9/95"tramways, trams, secv, ballarat, btm, 27, world war ii, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Noel Simons, 24/09/1958 12:00:00 AM
Ballarat SEC 30 at corner of Sturt and Lydiard St. 24/9/1958. No. 30 has large triangles on front dash and showing destination of "Mount Pleasant". Has Town Hall in the background and shops on the south side of Sturt St. and tramway shelter. Town Hall clock showing 930, but no cars moving in Sturt St., all parked."No. 30 in Sturt St. Ballarat at Cnr. of Lydiard St." in ink and "24 SEP 1958" stamped in red ink.tramways, trams, ballarat, sturt st., tramway centre, town hall, tram 30 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 14, Noel Simons, 22/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Set of 14 transparencies taken on 22/5/1971. 1170.1 - No. 31 outbound in Sturt St. West near Murray St. - has "To read pack Tilt Train" roof advert. 1170.2 - No. 31 ditto, near Russel St. loop. 1170.3 - No. 14 in Wendouree Parade at what is now BTM Depot Junction, near Toilet block. 1170.4 - No. 31 in Wendouree Parade at the North Gardens, approaching St. Aidans Drive 1170.5 - Scrubber car on "O " road with tennis court alongside. 1170.6 - Scrubber, 43 and 3 8 on 0 road at depot. 1170.7 - 3 8 and 43 on 0 road at depot 1170.8 - 38 on 0 road at depot, showing sharpness of 0 road curves. 1170.9 - 39 and 40 inside depot. 40 has "To read pack, tilt tram" roof advertisement. 1170. 10 - Tram 27 passes the depot gates, east bound with Lake Wendouree in the background. 1170.11 - SEC Depot, from Wendouree Parade, with No. 38 on "O" road. 1170.12 - trams 14 and 30 at depot loop, Wendouree Parade 1170.13 - ditto 1170.14 - "Cars take following line" sign on tram stop pole at Wendouree Parade Loop. All have date stamp of "28 Apr 1971" in purple ink on base. All blue ink unless otherwise noted. 1170.1 - "No. 31 in Sturt St. West between Murray and Wonliss Sts." 1170.2 - "No. 31 approaching Russell St. Loop in Sturt St. West Ballarat" 1170.3 - "No. 14 Gardens" 1170.4 - "No. 3 1 North Gardens 1170.5 - "Track cleaner car (formerly No. 23) at Wendouree Depot" 1170.6 - "Track cleaner, No. 43 and No. 38 at Wendouree Depot" 1170.7 - "No. 43 and No. 38 at Wendouree Depot" 1170.8 - "No. 38 gazes across Lake Wendouree from depot" 1170.9 - "Nos 3 9 and 40 in Wendouree Depot" 1170.10 - "No. 27 passing Wendouree Depot" 1170.11 - "Wendouree Depot with No. 38 on road No. "O" on left. 1170.12 - "Depot Loop" 1170.13 - "Depot Loop" 1170.14 - "Depot" tramways, trams, sturt st. west, wendouree parade, o road, depot, depot loop, signs, bliss bombs, tram 14, tram 27, tram 30, tram 31, tram 38, tram 39, tram 40, tram 43, tram scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 9, Noel Simons, Sept. 1971
Set of 9 Kodak Ready-mount with slides made from the Association of Railway Enthusiast Provincial Tramways film strip. Reference Item 2560 details the ARE Film Strip, and provide references to other slides. See also Reg. item 1164. 1174.9 on plain white mount. 1174.1 - Tram 40 North bound for Lydiard St. North at the Railway Gates, with the gates closed. Tram carrying a heavy load of passengers. Railway station building and car park in background. Taken from the signal box. 1174.2 - Tram 12 bound for Gardens, photographed across the median strip plantation near Dawson St. Image i2a - adjusted 9/2021 to remove colour cast. 1174.3 - Tram 43 in bound along Wendouree Parade near Barrett Ave, passing a former tram stop and with "Warning Oncoming Trams" sign mounted on an adjacent pole. See also Reg. item 1172.1 for a photo taken in May 1971. This photo taken after the closure of the Victoria St. line, as the tram stop has been painted out. 1174.4 - Looking along the track to Sebastopol terminus on the west side of Albert St. - telephoto shot showing bogie tram in the far distance. Shows the nature of the track, poles, tram stop frequency and in the fare distance the terminus. Also show the trees that used to be along this section of the track. 1174.5 - No. 42 showing "Special" in Macarthur St. approaching Drummond St. north. Photo taken from under the verandah of a shop on the south side of the street that were many years later to become the Tramcar Restaurant. Note metal fence to cemetery. 1174.6 - Nos. 21 (Sebastopol) crossing 14 (Lydiard St. Nth) at the loop between Sayle and Grey St. Photo taken looking south. 1174.7 - No. 12 bound for Mt Pleasant, in Bridge St. about to stop at the junction for the two routes. Telephoto photo looking west along Bridge St. with many cars in the photo. Very few people on the street itself. 1174.8 - No. 30 and 17 at the City Terminus, on the north side of Sturt St. Taken from the Post Office corner with the Town Hall in the background. 1174.9 - No. 39 inbound along Sturt St. West. with many cars on the road. Bus stop on a pole on the other side of the road.1174.1 - "No. 40 on Lydiard St. North service waits at the level crossing at Ballarat Railway Station." 1174.2 - "No. 12 bound for 'Gardens' seen across the centre plantation in Sturt St." 1174.3 - "Barrett Ave." 1174.4 - "The Sebastopol route near the terminus" 1174.6 - "Nos. 21 and 14 crossing at Sayle St. Loop on Sebastopol route" 1174.7 - "No. 12 at Eastern end of Bridge St." 1174.8 - "Nos. 30 and 17 in Sturt St. at Cnr of Lydiard St." 1174.9 - "No. 39 City bound from 'Gardens" in Sturt St. West" All have date stamp of "Sep 1971" in black ink. Writing in blue ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st. nth, railway crossing, sturt st, wendouree parade, sebastopol, macarthur st., bridge st., sturt st. west, tram 12, tram 14, tram 17, tram 21, tram 30, tram 39, tram 40, tram 42, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 11, Noel Simons, 23/10/1965 12:00:00 AM
Set of 11 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 23/10/1965 in Melbourne. 1178.1 - W7 1020 (on route 9A, Northcote via St Georges Road) with a W2 536 (Deepdene) behind at the corner of Victoria Parade and Brunswick St. East Melbourne or Fitzroy. Has Eastern Hill fire station and ICI building in background. 1020 has front dash panel ads for Queens Bridge Motors and Bridgestone tyres. 1178.2 - W5 759 (route 19, North Coburg) and W5 807 in Elizabeth St. Melbourne at the intersection of Bourke St. with the State Savings Bank building in the background. 759 has side ads, one of which is for CASTROL. 1178.3 -SW6 903 crossing Brunswick St. in Victoria Parade, Fitzroy bound for Deepdene, route 45. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1178.4 - W7 1019 (route 96, East Brunswick Blyth St.) and W7 1010 (route 88 East Preston) in Nicholson St at intersection with Victoria Parade. A Herald newspaper truck is alongside 1019. 1178.5 - W7 1040 (route 96, East Brunswick Blyth St.) in Nicholson St at intersection with Albert St. Has Princess Theatre in the background. (High res scan added 26/10/2008 - copy to FOHTD) .1178.6 - W6 974 (route 89 East Preston Bell St.) in Bourke St. about to turn into Spring St. Has buildings on the south side of Bourke St in background, including Southern Cross Hotel. Note trees in tubs and red phone box by Windsor Hotel. 1178.7 - as for same location as 1178.6 - SW6 967 (route 96) and W6 971 (inbound - route 90 - City Spencer St.) 967 has Lucas ad on front dash. 1178.8 - W7 1013 (route 88 East Preston) photographed from W6 991 in Bourke St at corner of Russell St. Has Normans corner store, Treadways and Foys in background. 1178.9 - W2 553 (route 1 East Coburg) at the corner of Elizabeth St and Bourke St. Has the Leviathan, Roger David and Ezywalkin shops in the background. 1178.10 - W6 991 (route 88) and W7 (route 96) in Bourke St. at corner with Elizabeth St. Photo taken from the GPO steps. 991 has ads for BIC pens and CASTROL. In background are the State Savings Bank, Halls Books and McEwans shops. 1178.11 - Line up of north bound trams (3 +) lead by W2 449and southbound in Elizabeth St at corner of Collins St. Has Flinders St. station building in the background. Hi -res image of .10 added 22-12-2018All have date stamp of "23 Oct 1965" in purple ink. All black ink unless otherwise noted. 1178.1 - "W7 1020 turning into Brunswick St. from Victoria parade, East Melbourne (followed by W2 536) 1178.2 - "W5 799 and 807 in Elizabeth St. Melbourne at cnr. of Bourke St." 1178.3 - "SW6 903 entering reserved track in Victoria Parade, East Melbourne" 1178.4 - "W7 1019 and 1010 in Nicholson St. East Melbourne at Victoria Pde intersection" 1178.5 - "W7 1040 Melbourne's last tram (to date) in Nicholson St. at Albert St. intersection." 1178.6 - "W6 974 in Bourke St. Melbourne, about to turn into Spring St." 1178.7 - "W6 971 entering Bourke St. from Spring St. Melbourne, passes SW6 967 outward bound for East Brunswick" 1178.8 - "W7 1013 (seen from W6 991) in Bourke St. Melbourne crossing Russell St." 1178. 9 -"W2 553 in Elizabeth St. Melbourne at cnr of Bourke St." 1178.10 - "W6 991 and W7 1005 in Bourke St. Melbourne at cnr of Elizabeth St." 1178.11 - "W2 449 leads a line of Peak hour cars along Elizabeth St. Melbourne (at Collins St. corner)"tramways, trams, melbourne, victoria parade, nicholson st., brunswick st., bourke st, elizabeth st, tram 1020, tram 536, tram 799, tram 807, tram 903, tram 1019, tram 1010, tram 1040, tram 974, tram 967, tram 971, tram 1013, tram 553, tram 991, tram 1005, tram 449 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 4/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/11/1972, about the opening of the Bendigo Tourist tram service by the Premier Mr. R. Hamer on Dec. 9, 1972. Item mentions the keeping the Birneys in Bendigo, against them going to Adelaide and the Bendigo Trust. Item possibly from the Courier, as mentions the GBA (Greater Ballarat Association), Mr Melton Foo and Mr. Edgar Bartrop."4/11/72" on bottom edge in blue ink and a red ink arrow pointing to the Clipping.trams, tramways, bendigo, opening, bendigo trust, mr. r. hamer -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Michael Ryan, "Save our trams cries Bendigo", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Bendigo gets the rumble again", 9/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Sun, Melbourne, 9/12/1972 with two photographs about the preparation for the opening of the Tourist tram service in Bendigo. Quotes Bendigo Trust Publicity Officer, Daryl McClure, gives details of Government financial assistance and details of the opening on the following day by the Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. Photos are of No. 25 and James Lerk.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hamer, opening, bendigo trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Earl Ewers, 26/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the BTPS 21st Anniversary celebrations which involved running a "all day" service. First tram out, early am.Colour Photograph of BTM tram No. 33 being reversed by Gavin Young at the Gardens Loop on 26/9/1992 as part of the 21st Anniversary celebrations. Tram has Sovereign Hill ad on the side, and showing "Gardens via Drummond North". See also Reg Item 4056.1 > 4056.7 and September 1992 Fares Please!21st anniversary, btm, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee, "The Report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's Tram System.", May. 1992
1302.1 - A4 size, 88 page report on Melbourne's tram and bus system produced by 'Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee' in May 1992. Report printed on white paper, with blue covers, stapled on sides. Report examines cross linking of trams routes and many other recommendations regarding services, union awards, ticketing, opportunities for expansion, reliability, revenue impacts, driver only trams, workplace reform, staffing, revenue protection and tourism opportunities. Note the report has been mis-bound with pages out of order eg 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5 etc. Gives a series of recommendations, few of which were implemented in reality. 1302.2 - A4 size - approx. 200 page document with blue covers - appendix to the above report. List of appendices given in 1302.1. Appendix No. 1 - Left/right turn priority at intersections 2 - draft structural efficiency proposal 3 - selection and training procedures report 4 - absenteeism report 5 - cost study of W and Z class trams 6 - Trams in Melbourne - AGB Australia Consultants 7 - Proposed tram and bus depot - South Melbourne - Detailed evaluation 8 - Depot and Route vehicle composition 9 - Options and Feasibility study of Additional W class trams in Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, routes, strategic reviews, tramway systems -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Association of Railway Enthusiasts (ARE), "Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 9, No. 4, December 1971", Dec. 1971
Copy of the Australian Railway Enthusiast - Vol 9, No. 4, December 1971, which contains seven photographs of the closure of the Ballarat Tramway System on 19/9/1971 by Greg Triplett. Item 579 refers for centre page photograph. Magazine has articles on the Beech Forest Narrow Gauge, The Atjeh Tram (Indonesia), cable cars preserved in Melbourne and a derailment at Yering Vic. in 1900. Ballarat Photos 1 - 40 in Lydiard St. 2 - Bogie car in Wendouree Parade from the wheat silos 3 - Intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Street from the Town Hall 4 - Tram at City Centre with Boer War (?) statue in front of the tram - night photo 5 - 35 at Sebastopol Terminus - night photo 6 - 42 at the Lydiard Street terminus - night photo 7 - 40 leaving Sebastopol as the last tram - night photo (see item 579) Second copy added 31-8-2017. Second copy has a "Technical Book & Mag. Co." yellow label on the front cover.trams, tramways, ballarat, closure, lydiard st, sturt st, sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The last tram - VIPs will have to get off", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... , Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 about the details of the last trams ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 about the details of the last trams to run in Ballarat, and that only tramway employees will be allowed to ride back to the depot from Sturt St. Notes that the Mayors of Ballarat and Sebastopol will drive the trams for part of their runs in the municipalities. Quotes tramway superintendent Mr. L. J. Denmead. Gives times the last trams were time to leave the Lydiard St North terminals, that 40 is to be the last tram, that it was to be driven by Mr. L. Walker with Mr. H. Knight as conductor. Ballarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm was to receive the last tram at the depot. At base of item, notes that The Courier is to provide a 12 page supplement on the history of the Ballarat trams and photos. "Orders for this supplement have been particularly heavy". Second copy added 31/10/2005. Image added 2/9/15 - from a cutting donated by Joy Watson - actual cutting not collection as duplicated. In blue ink in the top right hand area of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71'trams, tramways, closure, last tram, 40, sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71' Trams tramways ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC replies to Lake Tram route proposal", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Last tram to 'star' in film about Ballarat", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971..., Ballarat, 14/9/1971 titled "Last tram to 'star' in film about ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Schools' trip on trams", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Installing bus stops in Bridge St, 23/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in particular the changes made to Bridge St.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 23/8/1971 (newspaper date, with page 10), with a photo and associated caption of Council employees painting out parking lines in Bridge St. in preparation for a bus stop. Has a single truck tram in the photo heading along Bridge St. for the city. Caption notes that the work was being done in preparation for the bus service introduction. Photograph taken either Saturday afternoon after shops closed or on Sunday as street has very few cars in it. See Reg item 3767 for print of photograph. 1069.2 - copy of cutting, image added 10/9/2013, from a donation by Dave Macartney.In red ink in upper central right hand corner, "21/8/71"trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, bridge st, bus stops -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society formed to Preserve Trams", "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams", 14/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 31/5/1971, titled "Society formed to Preserve Trams" (newspaper date, with page 2), about the formation the previous day of the BTPS at a meeting of the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee with a membership of 55 people to retain a tourist tram system for Ballarat. Gives names of the elected office bearer, details of proposals, some costs, alternative sites and that a tram was chartered before the meeting. 1071.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. Second cutting dated "14/7/71" from the Courier titled "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams" of the three stage plan for phasing out of the trams in Ballarat. The plan was announced by Transport Regulation Board the previous day. August 23 - Drummond St North and Victoria St., Sept. 6 for Gardens via Sturt St and Mt Pleasant and Sept 20 for Lydiard St. North and Sebastopol. 1071.2 - as above, original clipping, donated by Dave Macartney, added 10/9/2013In red ink in upper right hand corner of second cutting, "14/7/71" Has numerous pencil and pen marking from previous use, possibly at Ronaldson and Tippet where the donor worked.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, transport regulation board, tram services, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists", 19/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from the Courier, Ballarat, Monday April 19, 1971, titled "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists" front page as it gives the price (of 6 cents) and number of pages (16), with the article about the first positive move to establish a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade as a historical feature and tourist attraction was made with the formation of a project committee yesterday. Covers the formation of the Lake Wendouree Tramways Museum Committee, 50 people attending the meeting at Brown Hill, mentions Mr. Maurice Calnin, Mr. C. (Bill) Jessup, (spelt Jessop) and gives notes on proposals, other similar museum and potentials. Item was spread over two pages, second part on page 13. Both sections have been cut out and pasted adjacent to each other. 1074.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. 1074.2 - front page of The Courier. Note the report on the Victorian elections on the lower part of the cover. Item added and image updated 10/9/2013.On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Tram wrecked in smash with 'semi' ", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Newspaper "Tram wrecked ...Newspaper clipping from a newspaper (possibly Melbourne Sun) of 17/9/1970, reporting on the a head - on collision or accident between tram and a semi trailer in Ballarat the previous night. Reports on the injuries to the passenger (Maree Matthews), truck driver (Ronald Cox) and the tram driver (Ian Tierney), gives names and details, time of collision, location and the name and account of an eye-witness. Location given as Victoria St. and Queen St. Reference item with Reg. No. 551 for photo and other details of references etc. See also items Reg Nos. 1088, 1089.In red ink in upper right hand corner, '17/9/70'trams, tramways, accidents, 20, victoria st, collision -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Last tram will have a guard", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... ink on top of cutting "SUN 18/9/71" Trams tramways Closure ...Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 18/9/1971 reporting that the last electric tram in Ballarat, to run tomorrow night, will have a special guard. Police and other officials will prevent stripping by souvenir hunters. Quotes Paul Nicholson of the BTPS, gives details of last run, when trams started in Ballarat, the replacement by buses and that one will be retained in Ballarat to run around Lake Wendouree until Christmas and one to come to Melbourne next week as part of tourism week.In blue ink on top of cutting "SUN 18/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, security, last tram, bus replacement