Black and white photograph, mounted onto heavy stippled card of the SEC Ballarat tram crews shortly before the closure of the tramway system in front of the depot building with two tramcars behind and trams 30 and 33 alongside. Shows the whole of the front of the depot building. Has a printed list of all employees or staff underneath. Titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees 1971". Photograph on light stipple? paper. Features 61 personnel - only 60 names shown. Photograph by Williams Studios, Ballarat. Image btm1862i is of the photograph. See btm1861i2 for the listing. See also Reg. Item 1861 for another photograph/list of the same group and Reg Item 7001 for a framed version. Hi res scan of negative added as btm1862i3 9/5/2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, staff photo, tram 30, tram 33

Black and white photograph of Ballarat Tramways (left to right) Inspector L. Wellard, Departmental Traffic Superintendent L.J. Denmead and Motorman/Conductor D. Kellett in an office. Photographer and date not known, though c 1970 possibly.On rear in black ink "Left to Right / Inspector L. Wellard, D.T.S. L.J. Denmead, M/Cond D. Kellett". In bottom left hand corner in blue ink "1957" underlined. Also stamped "C549".trams, tramways, ballarat, staff, personnel, employees

Black and white photograph of a group photo, Christmas eve, 1938 at Nicholson St. cable tram depot, Melbourne. 27 people standing in front of a cable tram at an entry to the depot. Mr. Les Denmead in bus drivers uniform in left hand end of the front row. 1869.1 - original photograph, damaged, stippled finished. 1869.2 - copy photograph, of possibly another print. Keith Kings who made the copy photograph, on the rear of the copy photo says "Copy from a photo by Mr. Reg. Robinson with his permission."1869.1 - On rear in black ink "L.J. Denmead, front row, 1st on left bus drivers uniform" in Mr. Denmead's handwriting. In top left hand corner, in very faint pencil "1938 Nicholson Xmas Eve". 1869.2 - On rear in blue ink "M. & M. T. B. / Group photo of some Bus crews, cable tram personal and staff at Nicholson St. Depot, 1938. Mr. L. J. Denmead in front row on left." "Copy from a photo by Mr. Reg. Robinson with his permission." Stamped in top right hand corner, in blue ink, "K.S. Kings No. 8/ -20 Copyright reserved" Number in blue black ink. Has stamped on black ink on back of paper "11 197A" and "32.6.70". - assume paper manufacturers marks. Date paper at June 1970? trams, tramways, mmtb, nicholson st., cable trams, staff photo

Copy of an article by Neville Gower, published in "Somersault", the magazine of the Signalling Record Society of Victoria, May 1988. Describes location of loops in horse drawn era compared to those of the ESCo area 1905 to 1934, with reference to changes made to ESCo Loops by SECV upon rehabilitation of the system, based upon changes on BTM's collection of staffs. Published in p54, 55, 56 and 60 of Somersault, May 1988. Copy supplied by Graeme Reynolds, printed with a dot matrix printer. Page 56 and cover page supplied by Warren Doubleday (2/1999). Was a follow up article or item by Peter Barry in the July 1988 issue and an article on Bendigo during 1989. (Information provided by David Langley editor at the time - 1/1999). See also item 988.p1 - 54 has been enhanced in black ink.trams, tramways, signals, crossing loop, esco, tramway staffs

Colour postcard of Sturt St Ballarat looking across a floral display to the Town Hall. Has tram No. 37 travelling westbound along Sturt St. in the right hand side of the view. Also has part of the Fletcher Jones & Staff shop in right hand of the photograph, above the tramcar. Tramcar has an SEC Roof Ad, regarding electric cooking. In blue type under the photograph is the caption "The Gardens and City Hall. Ballarat. Vic." in caps. On the rear of the postcard is "Rose Series Colourview No. 509", published by Rose Stereograph Co. Glen Waverley Vic. Has the outline drawing of a rose in the centre of the postcard. Duplicate of Reg Item - 4279 trams, tramways, sturt st, fletcher jones & staff, gardens, town hall

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1970 about the plans of 80 year old Mr. Bill Roff to save the trams in Ballarat. Former Councillor, twice succeeded in the past by persuading council to reject the move. This time the Mayor has agreed. Mentions Country Party, the recent cut to services (20 mins to 30 mins due to staff shortages), losses incurred by the trams.In pencil in right hand edge "12/2/70"trams, tramways, sec, closure, bill roff

Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.Laminated Black and white print from a copy negative of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Print from a copy negative (N13), made early 1997 for display purposes and laminated. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof. 2nd copy - unlaminated added 29/7/2007 from Alan Bradley 5/2007. See also related documents for Museum Vic information on their copy. See reg item 8497 for a block mounted version.trams, tramways, esco, employees, group photo, tram 17, tram 10, tram 2

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

Set of four colour prints of the operations for the 1992 Ballarat Scout Jamboree held between the 4th and 11th of January. Taken on 10/1/1992 by Len Millar - See also January 1992 Fares Please! 1320.1 - Scene at Carlton St. with group of Scouts boarding trams. 1320.2 - as above 1320.3 - group at Tram depot standing in front of No. 1 road - used in January 1992 Fares Please! 1320.4 - Group photo of btm staff standing in front of 14 near Depot Junction. In photo (Left to right), Peter Walker, Frank Puls, John Treloar, Andrew Mitchell, Carolyn Dean and kneeling - John Phillips, Len Millar. Not known who took photo. See January 1992 Fare Please!scout jamboree, btm, charters, depot, tram 14, tram 661, tram 40

Copy of printed or photocopied letter sent to all Public Transport Corporation (V/Line - railway and The Met - Tramways and bus) dated 25/6/1992 signed by the Chief Executive Office, Ian F.X. Stoney. Letter concerns the "alleged" drinking of tramway staff and illegal stoppage of trams, as published in the Sunday Age. Investigations determined the photo was the Coburg Tram terminus and the crew member was drinking a "Bundaberg Ginger Beer" stubbie. Letter written in support of staff and to criticize the AGE newspaper who refused to supply a negative.trams, tramways, ptc, i. stoney, sunday age, tram crews

Set of five BTPS or BTM forms used to summarise the pay in to the bank. Printed by laser printer. 1683.1 - 10/1995 version by WAD on an A4 size sheet of paper. Has tram 33 logo in top left hand corner. 1683.2 - 6/1989 version, printed by Milldean Press - photocopied version of 1683.3 on A4 size sheet, form T31/(5). 1683.3 - 6/1989 version, printed by Milldean Press in green ink on an A4 size sheet of white paper. 1683.4 - 1/78 version, printed by Milldean Press in green ink on white quarto size white paper form T31(2) with additional lines for adult and child fares and no line for who paid in. 1683.5 - as for 1683.4 but without additional lines for charters or for adult and child fares. On 1683.4 and 1683.5 - "Staff No." has been crossed out in red or blue ink.trams, tramways, btps, pay-in forms, accounting

Newspaper Clipping from Bendigo Advertiser, March 1, 2001, page 7, titled "Tram heads off to golden rival" with story and photo about Bendigo tram No. 18, being painted in a gold colour scheme for the 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold and to operate for the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Photo features Central Deborah staff Norm Harris and Jason Dunstone as miners and Darren Hutchesson as the driver. Tram has number covered, destination of "GOLD" and numbers "1851 - 2001" on front dash with the "Bendigo Talking Tram Tour" sign under the driver. Photographed at the mine terminus on 28 Feb. 2001.gold tram, bendigo, btm, gold

SEC Provincial Tramways "Staff Ticket" No. Aa002550. Printed on heavy dark grey paper with black printing. Ticket good for single trip only, of use by employees when travelling on Commission's business. Form No. TYE-2-19. Not known when printed, possibly 1960's maybe earlier. See also 3649 for an 1930's sample. .1 - set of two staff tickets - Nos. A12299 and A12300 - from the Collection of Bob Prentice. Possibly given to Bob for free tram travel. trams, tramways, tickets, staff tickets, employees pass

Cap or lapel Badge for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo) staff. Has abbreviation of "ESC of V Ltd". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform. Exact use of the badge not known at the time of cataloguing. On the back of the back of the badge in letters is the name of the manufacturer - "Stokes & Sons". Assumed collected by Les Denmead from materials left over from the ESCo era in the SEC offices. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, esco

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC ticketing, governance and monitoring systems. The Pass or ticket could be issued to a SEC staff member to enable travel on the tramways while on business. Style remained very similar to the end of the tramways.Six blocks of SEC Provincial Tramways "Staff Ticket" and four individual tickets. Individual tickets printed on heavy dark grey (Grey 200 gsm card) with black printing. Ticket blocks consist of 50 printed tickets, with stubs, stapled with red cardboard covers. Ticket good for single trip only, of use by employees when travelling on Commission's business. Form No. TYE-2-19. Not known when printed, possibly 1960's maybe earlier. 2101.1 - Aa 002580 - 2599. Has "Tramway offices" written on back of block in black ink. 2101.2 - Aa 002800 - 2849. 2101.3 - Aa 002952 - 2999 2101.4 - Aa 002611 - 2649 2101.5 - Aa 002393 - 2399. Has "Traffic ? ? " written on back of block in black ink. 2101.6 - Aa 002650 - 2699 2101.7 - Aa 002491 2101.8 - Aa002492 2101.9 - Aa002493 2101.10 - Aa002494See notes re 2101.1 and 2101.5trams, tramways, tickets, staff tickets, employees pass

A4 size sheet of preprinted paper for News Release from Vic Minister for Transport - preprinted in blue ink with "Victoria on the Move" wording and state coat of arms. Printed (Laser) with text for 26/11/96 ceremony of hand over of 2km of trolley wire to the BTM. Image added 27-11-2016trams, tramways, btm, trolley wire

Black & White photograph of 16 ESCo tramway staff in front of the Grenville St. shelter at the east end of Sturt St. Photo taken before shelter moved in August 1923. On door behind standing staff is visible part of word "traffic" Personnel in uniform, though with varying shirts, jackets and some caps. On far right of photograph, is H.P.James, with words "dad" written in ink at his feet. Photo mounted onto card with black paper, photograph has rounded corners, card is depressed to receive photograph and then a rectangular depression around the photograph again. Has "A.E.Widgery" on btm right hand corner in gold print. copy 1 - black and white print, by John Phillips 9/97, laminated 10/97. Hi Res scan of the negative added 8/5/2020 as i2 - cuts out part of the building.Words "dad" on front, and on rear, white label with "5" written in it in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, tram crews, personnel, shelters

Black and white photograph, reprint of original, of group of ESCo employees, photographed in front of Ballarat Powerhouse (later Ballarat A), with horse drawn vehicle in entry gate, over tram tracks and employees either standing or kneeling. Five employees, three men and two ladies are seated, and two are riding motor cycles. See attached notes for some names and details for listing of employee names and other details. Notes say the 'Office and Station Staff, not the Distribution staff'. 2nd copy added 22/4/2000 from a copy negative ex Scienceworks - scanned at hi res 16/5/2020 and image added as i. Note re names scanned and added 27-2-2017, stored in folder 70 along with photograph. May have been taken at the time of the changeover from ESCo to SEC.trams, tramways, esco, employees, power station, wendouree parade

Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, 52 and 53 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497, 9037 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system to c1936 when replaced by electric signals. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "STURT ST. SOUTH ST. " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Cap or arm Badge for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo) "Conductor" with conductor staff number "17" Made from a manufactured and steel plate, nickel plated to indicate the staff number position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Letters and number stamped, with horizontal lines. At each side of the badge are vertical holes through which light leather straps have been fixed with button holes to enable securing the badge on an arm. Leather straps black on one side and tan on the other. On the rear, silver soldered on are two loops at each end of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform. Badge appears in some photos of ESCo staff in the 1900's. On the back of the back of the badge in letters is the name of the manufacturer - "Stokes & Sons". Stored within tissue paper, within a heavy cardboard, Kodak Photo paper box.tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, badges, esco

Yields information about BTPS and BTM personnel and their issued kits.Two Sets of lined sheets, punched on left hand side with a plastic edge protection strip, ruled in red ink and completed in blue or red ink, recording staff numbers for the various volunteers for either the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society or the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Records staff number, name, outfit issued, punch and key and notes. .1 - 21 Quarto sheets, prepared annually from 1.7.1974 to 30.6.1985 (See image btm2480i1 and i2) .2 - 16 A4 sheets, prepared annually from 17.7.1986 to 30.6.1996 (See image btm2480i3 to i6) See Reg item 4972 for 1/7/1996 to 31/12/2007.trams, tramways, tickets, staff numbers, records, btm

Yields information about the Ballarat tramway staff, in addition to the crews. Gives address and telephone details of the time and the list of names who were employed in undertaking the tramway service. Does not list depot or track crews or revenue clerks.Carbon copy of a typed list of SEC Ballarat Tramways staff, mid to late 1960's, giving Name, position, Address and Phone number. Dated 10th Feb. 19??, the last two digits having been torn off when tape removed. Consists of one large sheet of paper with a small sheet containing 4 names taped to the bottom of the main sheet. Has been attacked by silver fish on the left hand side. .1 - Original sheet .2 - Photocopy of top half .3 - Photocopy of lower half All sheets have been folded. Names on List: White F Denmead L Trusler W Irwin D Dennis W Calnin T Maxwell A Wellard L Dunstan T Satchell G Kellett D May H Van Rooy H Harding C Newell W Williams T Nancarrow W Chambers D Reynolds H Bassett G Mason J McGregor D Bolton J Edmonds F Mercer A Reed A Mann? B Blackman M Hunt N Knight H Mannion B McMahon L Domaschenz D Davies S Turnbull A Everett D Allan N Smerdon H Gill V O'Brien J Segrave W van Oorschot H Retallick W Kellett D O'Leary D Lake E Maher J Bird L Hall N Haes W Butler K Billman J Malins A Cahill M Hamilton N Tierney I Morris R Jeffreys A Cameron E Walker L Ward W Williams R Knight R Morris A Thompson D Davies W Wallis I Robe N Courtney R sec, ballarat, staff, inspectors, personnel

Yields information about the rostering of crews for a specific week, which staff member undertook which shift or table, for both conductors and motormen. Incomplete.Top half of a quarto carbon copy of a typed sheet titled "Rotation Roster 26 May 1969". Type to give the Motorman / Conductors rosters tables 1 to 43 (22 to 43 missing) and "B" Conductors 44C to 64C - all present. Shows those on Annual and Sick leave. Has been ruled to divide the sheet. See Reg Item 3642 for a Jan 1971 version. On rears, various notes on tickets in ink and pencil.trams, tramways, rosters, personnel

Yields information about the people in the close city area who had been appointed as Justices of the Peace - mid 1960's. Could be used by tramway staff for statutory declaration and other purposes.Typed list of "Justices of the Peace" - (Close city Area) for the information to Ballarat Tramway staff in the event that they required their services. From an SEC depot noticeboard. Many well known corporate names - gives surname, initial and address. Bartrop E Black F Conaughton R Cunningham G Denmead L Henderson W Holloway J King R Lynch J McDonald W McVilly North L Packham H Pittard A Richmond G Webb Kjustices of the peace

Yields information about the rostering of crews for a specific week, which staff member undertook which shift or table, for both conductors and motormen.Typed - carbon copy - sheet foolscap size, titled "Rotation Roster 11th January 1971", dated 4th January 1971. Shows the allocation of tables to the various crews, including reallocations and those on Annual and Sick leave or work cover. See also Reg Item 3634 for a May 1969 sheet - not all names survived. Has been ruled to divide the sheet. Turnball A Hamilton N Reynolds H Thompson D Maher J Ward W Smerdon H Billman J Knight R Robe N Williams T Davies W O'Leary D Nancarrow W Courtney R Gill W Blackman M Van Rooy E Cahill M Lake E Williams R Reed A Domaschenz D Wallis I Morris A Munn B Hall R Hunt N Bird L Jeffreys A Van Rooy A McGregor D Van Oorschot Seagrave W Knight H Chambers D Davies S Mason J Tierney L Mercer A Walker L Trenfield I Powell D McMahon L Melville Tuddenham Butler K Morris R Newell W Everett D trams, tramways, rosters, personnel

Yields information about the method that the State Electricity Commission of Vic undertook interviews for staff appointments. Gave advice of the era for such interviews and objectives of the interview.First page of SEC printed Circular titled "Vacancies and Appointments", for 9 Sept. 1960. Part of the SEC system for advising staff positions etc to their personnel. Issue 60/35 and records that it was four pages. The first page advises of the "The Harkness Fellowships" and "Advice to personnel attending the Staff Board for Interview" - gives 19 points of advice, hints, what to do and what not to do.tram, trams, sec, staff, personnel

Yields information about the method that the State Electricity Commission of Vic undertook interviews for staff appointments. Gave advice of the era for such interviews and objectives of the interview.Thirty page book printed on heavy light brown paper, stapled with an folded card cover titled "The Automaticket Bell Punch System of Fare Collection and Control". Describes the Automaticket system, has samples of traffic tickets pasted in the book, diagrams, drawings, gives details of the components and method of operation in particular ticket inspection, ticket and checking back office functions. Published by the Bell Punch Company of London early to mid 1930's? Cover and each page headed "Confidential Information for Executives". Has a photo of South Western Roadlines double deck bus with a conductor. See also Reg. Item 3629 for another version of the pamphlet for this machine. In the rear cover of the book, folded and stapled to give a pocket, are listed three forms that would have been provided with the book - not with the collected copy. -However in the pocket were eleven 11 "Ticket Issue Machine" or "TIM" tickets - eg City of South Melbourne library fine, packing slips, sample meal tickets, Army canteen beer tickets, and sample bus tickets - including one pinned to a business card - John Bolland of Eastern Suburbs Omnibus Service who were the agents for the TIM machines. (image btm3645i3) Card has date of "4-1-50". Also three sample Bell punch tickets and one ultimate machine ticket - two 1d tickets. As well at the time of acquisition were a SEC Special Pass - to Reg Item 3648 and a SEC Staff Pass ticket - to Reg item 3649. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019. trams, tramways, tickets, ticket machines, buses, bell punch

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC ticketing, governance and monitoring systems. The Pass or ticket could be issued to a SEC staff member to enable travel on the tramways while on business. Style remained very similar to the end of the tramways.SEC Provincial Tramways "Staff Ticket" No. Aa000448. Printed on heavy dark brown paper with black printing. Ticket good for single trip only, of use by employees when travelling on Commission's business. Form No. TYE-2-19. Not known when printed, possibly 1960's maybe earlier. Has been cancelled by "X"d in ink and removed from a 1930's ticket manual or similar document as it has paper on the rear of the ticket covering the conditions of use - see also Reg Item 3648 for the same paper backing.Has been "X" in inktrams, tramways, tickets, staff tickets, employees pass

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC personnel practices in giving guidance to its employees about wages, and leave entitlements and processes within the SEC itself. Would have been given to new employees.Thirty two page book, with card cover, centre stapled, titled SEC "Staff Regulations and Information". Has colour cover of Yallourn power station with, SEC logo. Gives an introduction, advice on appointments and promotions, salary accelerations and increments, education and training, leave (Recreation, sick, special and long service), classification and appeals committee rules and information. Issued by the SEC 12/1964. Full scan of document added as a pdf file 5/6/2019.On front cover "W. Chandler" in ink. Marks on paragraphs regarding leave and termination.trams, tramways, sec, staff, personnel