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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 19/03/1965 12:00:00 AM
... , and the buildings on the south side of Sturt St. A copy of the newspaper ...Yields information about the storage of trams in the City area during peak periods, and the buildings on the south side of Sturt St. A copy of the newspaper cutting would add to the significance.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of No. 35 parked at Sturt St loop or City Loop, following motorists complaining it was a traffic hazard). Photo taken - 19/3/1965, published 20/3/1965. In the background are Hartley's Sports Center, The Ballaarat Gas Company buildings'. The tram, side on view, has a "Switch to Electric Cooking" Roof advertisement. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 35 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 9/1971?
Yields information about the streetscape in Lydiard St wall where a feature, since demolished was a brick wall on the east side of the street, Three trams in the view, possibly of a charter.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - published 5/01/1976 No. 17 in Lydiard St North, near Macarthur St with two other bogie trams in the background. Date of photo unknown, but probably September 1971. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol and a Twin Lakes advertisement on the front panel. shows the brick wall cutting in Lydiard St North near Macarthur St and a general streetscape looking north. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos SEC era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, closure, lydiard st nth, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s and Newspaper Clipping, The Courier Ballarat, 16/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Transferring No. 27 to the BTPS depot, while parked at depot junction. Has the destination of "Mt Pleasant" and a "Twin Lakes" front dash panel advertisement. Photo taken 16/7/1972, published 18/7/1972. See Reg. Item 1790 for the photo used in the newspaper clipping. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - actual cutting from The Courier, with the caption "A tram in Ballarat is an unusual sight these days. This tram, which ran to Mt Pleasant is being transferred to the trams preservation site."On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited."tramways, trams, btps, moving trams, depot junction, tram 27 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Pulling their weight for a good cause", 21/03/2005 12:00:00 AM
... "21/3/05" on rear of cutting in ink. Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005, titled "Pulling their weight for a good cause". Article with photo by Holly Curtis of the Ballarat Young Rotary sponsored annual tram pull, won by TGM Engineers. Photo features Mal Sanders leading the Gold Bus Team. Event held on Sunday 20/3/05."21/3/05" on rear of cutting in ink.rotary ballarat, btm, tram pull -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", Aug. 1971
Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 5 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Main cutting titled "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", from The Courier Ballarat, 18/8/1971 (can read date through the back paper), about the number of trams to be kept in Ballarat, the BTPS, removal of the overhead. Other cuttings note the provision of bus stops in Ballarat, a hail storm the previous day (Friday 17/8/2005), floods, the derailment of a tram while on a tour for the Ballarat North Technical School, employment of those employees who had been retrenched and two letters re the replacement of the trams, including the aims of the BTPS to operate in Wendouree Parade. Letter re the BTPS signed by John Anderson. See also Reg item 3165 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, employment, btps, disposal, storms -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Will miss the tram", "Work begins on Lake Route", "Vale, The Tramways!", Aug. 1971
Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of about 6 newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of lined paper. Cuttings from the Ballarat Courier, date from around 23 August 1971 following the closure of the Victoria St lines and part of the Gardens route. Includes a poem titled "Vale, the Tramways!", written by SMP, an item by a staff report going to to school by tram in Victoria St and Sturt St ""Will miss the tram". Other items "Work begins on Lake Route" about the BTPS agreement with Council, quotes Paul Nicholson, removal of parking meters, derailment at the depot, and bus stop signs being damaged. Two of the clippings are photo copies. See also Reg item 3161 and 6665 for similar presentations of cuttings.secv, closure, buses, btps, disposal, derailments -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan to run tram put to City Council", 12/10/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled "Plan to run tram put to City Council" about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the construction of a depot in the South Gardens Reserve, consideration of a grant of $750 for the sheltering of tram No. 14. Quotes President Hal Cain about the proposals of the Society, and elements of the submission to council requesting assistance to run the track from View Point to Carlton St. Sir Arthur Nicholson said "super optimists", refers to the editorial.. Cutting in two parts.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Colour the Tram", 2/09/1981 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Color the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. 3178.1 - cut from the newspaper by BTPS. 3178.2 - supplied by the Australian Press Cuttings Agency, with slip of paper adhered to the top right hand corner, with details of the newspaper and the date "2-Sep 1981" stamped on. "2 - Sep 1981" stamped on top in purple ink and "Ballarat Trams" in pencil in the top left hand corner.btps, anniversary, colouring competition -
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Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "Running at a loss", 11/12/1950 12:00:00 AM
Yields a viewpoint of the time of the editor of the Geelong Advertiser in relation to the continuing loss of the Geelong trams. Mentions the Bell report.Newspaper clipped from The Geelong Advertiser, 11-12-1950, Editorial, titled "Running at a loss". Writes about the losses that each of the three provincial systems incur, SEC control, notes the Mr. Bell Jnr report on the three systems and the recommended abolition, and the charge they make on the SEC. Cutting has been glued to a sheet of foolscap paper, with words "Engineer and Manager" typed in top right hand corner.The words "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society 404" in black ink in the top right hand corner and initials "H.N.H" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.geelong, sec, costs, reports -
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Document - Photocopy, The Courier Ballarat, "Make tram depot a museum' call", 3/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 3/4/1971, titled "Make tram depot a museum' call". Reports on the suggestion at a meeting the previous night by Mr. N. M. Gower suggested that the tram depot and one or two miles of track be kept. Meeting of the Greater Ballarat Association. Also quotes Melton Foo of the Brown Hill Progress Association. Parts of the cutting have been highlighted in pink highlighter pen. Cr. A. Millar also quoted.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 18/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the BTPS operations and the people involved.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Barry McCandlish polishes No. 40 for the 21st anniversary of the tramway closure. Photo taken 18/9/1992 and published 19/9/1992. Copy of cutting not held in the BTM collection. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "The Courier Celebrating 125 years in 1992"tramways, trams, btps, depot, 21st anniversary, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Transport Regulation Board, "Ballarat & Bendigo Bus Services", 1970
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Newspaper cutting ...Newspaper cutting that advertises applications for the provision of bus services in Bendigo and Ballarat to replace the urban tramway systems.Newspaper clipping from the Tenders/Holidays Section of a Melbourne Newspaper, Dec 1970, possibly the Melbourne Sun or The Age, advertising for applications for replacement bus services to the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Issued by the Transport Regulation Board. Notes that detailed plan of bus services available from the Board's Offices, cnr of Lygon and Princes Sts Carlton and a closing date of 21 Jan. 1971. Signed by B. P. Kay as Secretary. closure, bus services, ballarat, bendigo, transport regulation board -
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Newspaper, Melbourne Observer, "Save the trams fight goes on", 2/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Demonstrates the type of publicity the moves to establish a heritage tramway in Ballarat was obtaining in Melbourne at the time.Newspaper clipping from Melbourne Observer, Sunday, 2 May 1971, page 11, titled "Save the trams fight goes on". Item written following the public meeting at the VRI on 29 April (See Reg Item 3932.1 and other papers). Reported that more than 75 people attended, that the committee will work with the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee.On the side of the cutting in blue ink "Melb Observer / Sun May 2 1971 p11."ballarat, btps, preservation -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway book in on track", 4/01/2008 12:00:00 AM
... of the cutting. Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/1 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/1/2008 titled "Tramway book in on track", written by Marcus Power about the forthcoming release of a new book titled "Last tram at 11", written on the Provincial tramway systems. Quotes Richard Gilbert. Features Richard in the front cab of No. 40, photo by Lachlan Bence."The Courier Ballarat" and "Friday 4/1/2008" in ink along the bottom of the cutting.book, provincial tramways -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A Farewell Tram Ride", 9/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 9/9/1971, titled "A Farewell Tram Ride" reporting on the 30 members of the APEX Club and six visitors taking a farewell ride using tram No. 14 around the city. Gives details of the tour. The way the cutting is done, would appear that it was attached to a photograph of the tour, but no photo with the cutting. 2nd copy with actual photo added 2/9/15, image replaced.closure, apex, tours -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tramway Society's costly projects", 25/05/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/5/1982, titled "Tramway Society's costly projects" about the BTPS seeking state government support through Mr. Frank Sheehan MLA for a fire sprinkler system, rebuilding No. 12 (ESCo) and relaying the track in Wendouree Parade. Quotes City Engineer Mr. Nuttall about the roadworks. Has an Aust Press Cutting Agency label glued to the top of the cutting and dated 25 May 1982 with a hand stamp.btps, grants, road works -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams' Comeback", 28/12/1974 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Monday 28 December 1974 of Graham Jordan on the front step of No. 27. Tram showing destination of "Sturt St. West". Item notes that trams began operating on Saturday, Boxing Day, but only a few passengers came due to bad weather. Tram has "Twin Lakes" sign on front. Cutting date confirmed by a proposed wedding date of Sunday Jan 5, which occurred in 1974.btps, wendouree parade, opening -
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Newspaper, SMP, "Vale, The Tramways!", Sep. 1971
Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, September 1971, titled "Vale, The Tramways!", a poem about the Ballarat Tramways written by SMP of Ballarat East, at the time of their closure. No date on the cutting. Image added 15/7/2014. poem, closure, ballarat, sec -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society, Sep. 1971
Newspaper Clipping from the Courier, September or October 1971 of the unloading of Ballarat No. 11 by the Daylesford Historical Society. The tram was a gift from the "Ballarat Tramways". Unloading the tram is being done by the SEC Depot jacks in the Historical Society's yard. Exact date of cutting not known. See also Reg. item 1081 for same photo, different caption. daylesford, unloading, preservation -
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Newspaper, Herald Sun, "A Place in the Sun", 2/02/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun, dated 2 Feb. 1982, titled "A Place in the Sun", written by Wayne Gregson, riding Vintage trams during the 1982 Australia Day Festival. Notes the 1915 tram trucked from Ballarat and the 1910 "toast rack tram". Has a photo of the reporter at the controls of Ballarat 27. On the top of the cutting is the Australian Press Cuttings Agency note of the source of the cutting and date stamped on in purple ink. See also Reg. Item 1836.On the top of the cutting in black ink "We should appreciate the work of Alan Bradley that we were able to appear in the article."australia day, btps -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track", 17/11/2004 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday November 17, 2004, titled "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track". Article written by Andrew Jefferson about the failure of the BTM's power supply due to a lightning strike. Quotes Stephen Butler, as President. Notes cost of the new transformer and where donations could be sent to. Has a photo of Dave Macartney leaning against No. 38 and a cartoon with swans and a photographer and the caption "Lake Wendouree Tourist Transport that is still running." Has date line fixed to lower edge of cutting. 2nd copy added 16/7/05, folded page complete. Collected by Depot Staff.btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "What are tram funds being used for?", 2/12/2004
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, letters to the Editor Section, Thursday, December 2, 2004, titled "What are tram funds being used for?". Letter by Ross Jones, Ararat, questions the need for the appeal given the amount of money the BTM has in reserves - refers to the annual report, Has date line fixed to the top edge of cutting. Image of item added 27-11-2016btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, letter to the editor -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Enjoyable festivities", 22/12/2004 12:00:00 AM
... of cutting. "Enjoyable festivities" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday December 22, 2004, titled "Enjoyable festivities" about Christmas celebrations. Has a photo of Roger Salen, dressed as Santa, leaning from one of the doors of No. 27. Has the caption of "Ho Ho Ho: Last Christmas Roger Salen enjoyed dressing up as a Santa tram driver at Lake Wendouree." Has date line fixed to lower edge of cutting.btm, christmas, santa tram -
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Newspaper, Andrew Jefferson, "City's trams back on track today", 26/12/2004
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sunday, December 26, 2004, titled "City's trams back on track today", written by Andrew Jefferson. Notes the resumption of services, quotes Stephen Butler, cost of new transformer and the 30th Anniversary of BTM Operations. Uses the same photo as appeared in the article of 17/11/2004 of Dave Macartney leaning against No. 38 - see Reg. Item 2959. Has date line fixed to top edge of cutting on rear.btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, 30th anniversary -
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Newspaper, Bacchus Marsh Telegraph, "Loved Tram changes diet", Sep. 1995
Newspaper clipping from "Bachchus Marsh Telegraph", 9/1995? about the relocation of ex MMTB W2 340 from the Hungry Jacks Restaurant Melton to Greendale and Mr. Robert Lilburn who attended the loading of the tram. Has a photo of Bob, holding a trolley wheel ex Geelong as well and some details of Bob as a tram enthusiast. Date: - Assumed to be 25/9 by notation on cutting and that the tram arrived in Melton in 1989 and was being moved six years later. No date on the cutting and on the rear page is an advertisement from KFC Bacchus Marsh opening in November 1995 and seeking staff.On cutting "Trolley Wheel Geelong 19", "Tram 340 25/9 Mon 9am) and "Bacchus Marsh Telegraph".geelong, tramcars, melton -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Cutting trees in Wendouree Parade, 1948
Yields information about tramway work in overhead maintenance in Ballarat.Two Newspaper Clippings from The Courier: 1 - June 1948 -about the cutting back of trees along Wendouree Parade with a photo of the tower truck and tram No. 35. 2 - 15/3/1954 - about a broken trolley wire at the corner of Hamilton St and Wendouree Parade, the previous Saturday. Has a bogie tram and single trucker in the photograph. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. overhead, maintenance -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Opening of Lydiard St, 1937
Yields information about the opening of the Lydiard St North line and changes to tram stops in Ballarat.Page of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, pasted to a single foolscap lined page. 1 - Photo of the Mayor, Cr. Pryor, cutting the ribbon for the Lydiard St North extension on 28/8/1937. Published at a later date. Notes that it is a "Richards and Co. Photo" 2 - Public Notice, dated 10/7/1942, about the alteration to tram stops or stopping places on all routes except for View Point. Many stops eliminated or relocated. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. services, ballarat, tram stops, lydiard st north, opening -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Photo of No. 24 damaged, 1954
Yields information about the accidents and derailments in Ballarat and collisions with buildings.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 9/5/54 (Wal has written 8/5/54) under the cutting about the runaway of No. 24 from Sturt and Lydiard Sts into the Bucks Head Hotel Has two photographs and eye witness accounts, details of passengers, hotel family and tramway men who attended. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. See Reg Item 3861 for other photographs.derailments, 24, bridge st, bucks head hotel, accidents -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Removing the tramway shelter - Sturt St, 18/12/1923 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the removal of the large tram shelter at Grenville St and Sturt St.Illustration about the removal of the tramway shelter near the intersection of Grenville and Sturt St. Shows a steam traction engine in front of the building prior to its removal. Cutting from the Christmas Number of 'The Ballarat Courier', Special Edition 18/12/1923. Has the caption "To clear the view the Tramway Shelter in Sturt St. was removed." Has the Suttons and Wynnes Tea and Luncheon rooms in the background. Item was contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips - see btm5507-list.pdf for actual location. See also Reg Item 2523 for the same cutting in the H.P. James Notebooks.esco, shelters, grenville st, wynnes, suttons, sturt st -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Mobile Advertising Medium", "Decorated Trams", 1950's
Yields information about the trams in Ballarat being decorated for specific occasions or carrying banners for advertising.Two newspaper clipping from The Courier, titled 1. - "Mobile Advertising Medium" - advertising Buy Australian Made, shows a banner on the side of tram 21 (five windows) with a depot employee looking at the banner. Undated. 2 - "Decorated Trams" - about an approach from Cr. Nicholson to the SEC Manager Mr. Linaker, about decorating a tram - purpose unknown, but Mr Linaker advised that all would carry flags - possibly at the time of the royal visit. Has been marked with a red cross through part of the cutting. Undated. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. banner, buy australian, decorated trams, flags