Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled Tram No. 40 was the last to run"18/9/1976, about the proposals of the BTPS to celebrate the closure of the Ballarat system in 1971. The Society proposed to operate No. 40 all day. Gives a brief history of the tram, the Ballarat system and the BTPS.btps, closure, celebrations, anniversary

Newspaper clipping from The Geelong Advertiser, Sat. 25/1/1975 titled "Ballarat has another drawcard - a tramway" Reports that on 1/2/1975 the BTPS will achieve its goal and be officially opened by the Chairman of the SEC. Gives details of the history of the BTPS, its work and progress to date. Has a photo of 26 and 27 in the depot."From the Geelong Advertiser Sat Jan 25th 1975" in blue ink along the top edge.btps, opening, construction

Photo taken during the work construct the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society depot in the South Gardens Reserve on 6 May 1972. From left - Paul Nicholson, Bill Jessup, Neville Gower and John Fitzsimons.Yield information about early BTPS activities and the depot construction.Digital image of five BTPS members holding a sign about the work being undertaken.btps, btps depot, construction, ballarat, tramways, tramway museum

Yields information the issues that occasionally struck BTPS workers - facilities closed and a long walk.Colour print of a sign advising that the toilets (this is from Warren's memory) that BTPS workers used was closed and we had to go elsewhere. At the time, the BTPS had yet to install an internal toilet to the depot. Photo c1979. See dated through Reg item 4673.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, btps, tram 27

Yields information about the first house the BTPS had at Bungaree and has a strong association with the person standing by the gate.Digital Image of Gavin Young at the gate of the BTPS Bungaree house (the first one used) dated 17/3/1977. trams, tramways, btps, bungaree

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS and its membership and activities.Photocopy of an item from The Courier, early 1972, titled ""Society Biggest in Australia", about the BTPS being the largest Society of its type in Australia with a membership of 280 people. Notes the first Co-Operative meeting had been held with George Netherway appointed as Chairman and that the BTPS will be participating in a TMSV Moomba exhibition.trams, tramways, btps, btps co-operative

Image provided by Paul Nicholson - see notes from an e-mail - 31/7/2021. Has the La Trobe library and State Library in the background. See item 9878 for another image. Yields information about the visit of BTPS tram 14 to Melbourne for the 1979 Transport Cavalcade.Digital Image of BTPS tram No. 14 in La Trobe St during the 1979 Transport Cavalcade.trams, tramways, btps, transport cavalcade, latrobe st, tram 14

Set of four colour prints, featuring BTPS No. 13, soon after repainting on the depot access track and the depot fan. Photographer not known. Tram repainted in 2013.Yields information about the appearance of 13 following its repainting by the BTPS.Set of 4 Colour prints - on Agfa papertramcars, trams, btps, tram 13

Has a strong association with the wedding of one of the Ballarat tramway Museums active volunteers at the time and yields information about the way the event was arranged.Black and White photograph of part of the wedding of Paul McDonald (BTPS Vice President at the time) and Melissa Phillips on 21/1/1989 using bogie trams 38 and 40 with wedding guests alongside. Photo used on the back cover of the BTPS 1988-89 Annual Report and noted in the General Manager's report as to the date and people. Published in The Courier at the time? See BTPS 1988-89 Annual Report tramways, trams, wendouree parade, weddings, btps, tram 38, tram 40

Has a strong association with the story of the BTPS in its first four years, developing the Museum, acquiring additional trams and a brief history of the SEC trams in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 10/1978, titled "Ballarat's tourist tramway carries 100,000th passenger". Printed in a "Courier Tourist" Section, gives details of the 100,000th passenger, BTPS history, that of the trams in Ballarat, closure. On the rear of the sheet continues story and gives details of the then BTPS fleet (14, 26, 27 & 28, 48 and 40). Notes that the BTPS had by then acquired No. 39, W3 661, W4 671, 33 and 11, 121, 35 and X1 463. Features photos of a bus and single truck trams together at Grenville St, a horse tram arriving at Grenville St and a photo of the BTPS depot with No. 40, 27 and 28 on the depot fan. See Reg Item 3784 for a Courier print of the replacement buses and trams at the city loop."10/78" in ink on the top of the 2nd sheetbtps, depot, depot extensions, celebrations

Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Jan 1989 - about the operations of the BTPS over the holiday period. Item has photo of Richard Gilbert turning trolley pole at Carlton St. on tram 14. Also quotes Richard about the number of passengers carried, details of the BTPS and where people could join. Item dated from a bereavement notice on back page for a death that occurred on 25/12/1988.btps, carlton st, operations

Heavy card poster featuring tram No. 26 cut out around the black edges, with the destination Ballarat and given details in the yellow box of operating hour, location, phone enquiries and BTPS/BTM statement. Yes yellow, red and black lines. Made for the BTPS by a local poster maker early 1990's. trams, tramways, btps, posters, operations

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, page 3, Friday 25/5/1973, of the Ballarat Apex giving $100 to the BTPS the previous day. Has photo of the Club President, Mr John Harley handing the cheque to Mr. Hal Cain (President BTPS) with Apex Treasurer and President Elect Mr Ron Weste and BTPS Vice President, Mr Maurie Calnin looking on. Quotes both parties about the donation. Scan of the whole newspaper item added 28/3/2011.In pencil in the top right hand corner of the item - '25/5/1973'trams, tramways, ballarat apex, donations, btps, museum establishment

Colour print of W4 class tram 671 in Wendouree Parade possibly on its first day of operation, 11-10-1980 for the BTPS. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS W4 671 in Wendouree Parade on its first day of operation.Colour print - on plain papertramcars, btps, tram 671, w4 class, wendouree parade

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways at the end of the 2nd world war - when the tramway traffic was still high. Gives details of rosters arrangements for crews and shows how the roster system worked at the time.3419.1 - Single sheet of off white duplicating paper titled "Motorman/Conductors' Rotation Roster", dated July 1946. Printed by wax cut stencil or Gestetner method. Details the run number that an employee would do for a particular week and day of the week. Has dated of "July 1946" and initials "M.M." in top right hand corner. 3419.2 - ditto, but for Conductors. Runs end in letter C. See also Reg. Item 2293 and 2294 for 1970's versions.In right hand corner of 3419.1 - "BTPS 804" and 3419.2 "BTPS 805" in black ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, employees, shifts

.1 - At St Aidans Drive .2 - At Gardens loop .3 - at Carlton St with Darren Hutchesson, Paul Mong and Len Millar. .4 - At St Aidans Drive .5 - running in along the access track. .6 - on the depot fan .7 - Running into the depot on 5 road. Photo by David Verrier on 4/9/1994.Demonstrates BTM Operations in 1994.Series of seven Kodak white plastic mount slide of BTM No. 14 in use on the day.On back of slide in ink' "Sun 4/9/94 DRV Ballarat BTPS 14"tramways, trams, btm, btps, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, carlton st, depot, tram 14

1 - Tram 33 running out with Darren Hutchesson holding the red flag. .2 - ditto .3 - at depot junction with the ice cream van pulling in. .4 - tram33 with the Sovereign Hill roof advertisement. .5 - at Carlton St .6 - ditto with Paul Mong swinging the pole. .7 - 33 being driven out of No 2 road by Len Millar. .8 - 33 on No. 2 road with Twin Lakes sign Photos by David Verrier on 4/9/1994.Yields information about Museum operations in 1994Series of seven Kodak white plastic mount slide of BTM No. 33 in use on the day. .On back of slide in ink' "Sun 4/9/94 DRV Ballarat BTPS 33"tramways, trams, btm, btps, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, gardens loop, carlton st, depot, tram 33

Two Newspaper clippings from the Herald Sun Newspaper, Melbourne, from the "What's On - Your Leisure Guide" Section featuring a photo of a Ballarat Tram and details of the BTPS operations. 3322.1 - 18/5/1991 - photo of 18 on the depot fan, general running details. 3322.2 - 25/9/1992 - photo of 28 in Ballarat City area, and details of the BTPS Open Day for the 21st anniversary.btps, operations, 21st anniversary, marketing

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 24/4/1973 of a photo of tramcar 27 at the Museum site (BTPS) on display with three children at or near the doorway. Tramcar on the dash panel has the sign "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" on the front apron. Captions notes children names as "Louise, Genevieve and David Hanzl" and mentions BTPS as an attraction.date in blue ink of "24/4/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, displays

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 12/10/1971, titled ""Council takes to the tourist tram", editorial column about the City of Ballaarat considering plans from the BTPS for the operation of a tourist tramway in the Gardens and the submission made by the BTPS. Supportive of the proposal, notes the proposal to locate elsewhere, but not authentic. An operating museum, supporting Ballarat's growing tourism industry.btps, depot, city of ballarat, preservation, editorial

Photograph shows SECV Ballarat No. 39 being recovered/loaded onto a truck from its Lismore location 9-5-1976 by the BTPS Yields information about tram 39 and its recovery.Colour print on Agfa paper.tramcars, trams, tram 39, btps, tram recovery, lismore

Photograph shows BTPS trams 28 (not carrying a number) and tram 26 crossing at Gardens Loop. Photo taken during the repainting process c1977.Yields information about BTPS activities and reconstruction of tram 28.Black and white print on Kodak paper.tramcars, trams, btps, tram 26, tram 28, gardens loop

Yields information about the official opening by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.Set of five images of the official opening ceremony for the BTPS- 1/2/1975 as the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. .1 - Clyde Croft - BTPS Secretary speaking .2 - ditto .3 - Chairman of the SEC Mr Trethowan speaking - see also Reg item 2272. .4 - ditto .5 - Maurice Calnin, President of the BTPS speaking. Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.trams, tramways, opening, first tram, btps, wendouree parade, depot, sec

Colour print of W3 class tram 661 in Wendouree Parade possibly on its first day of operation, 11-10-1980 for the BTPS. Tram 671 is in the shadows. Photographer unknown.Yields information about BTPS W3 671 in Wendouree Parade on its first day of operation.Colour print - on plain papertramcars, btps, wendouree parade, w3 class, tram 661

Drawing showing Bendigo Tramways (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Dated August 1966 Fares only in decimal currency. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges (as from) - 1 September 1966". Shows offices as Dispensary Walk. Two copies held.Demonstrates the way the SEC advised passengers in Ballarat and Bendigo how the fare and charges systems worked and yielded information about the fare charges in force at the time. A copy was provided in each tram behind framed glass.Dye line print of a drawing on paper."BTPS" in blue ink on reartrams, tramways, bendigo, fares, sections, map

Demonstrates the way the SEC advised passengers in Ballarat and Bendigo how the fare and charges systems worked and yielded information about the fare charges in force at the time. A copy was provided in each tram behind framed glass.Dye line print of a drawing showing Bendigo Tramways (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Drawing No. VX1/130/1 Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Dated January 1969. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges - 26 January 1969". Shows offices as Dispensary Walk. For map - see bgofsmap.jpg and for actual fare tables, btm1734i1.jpg and btm1734i2.jpg."BTPS" in blue ink on reartrams, tramways, bendigo, fares, sections, map

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Monday 13/10/1988, with a photograph of the BTPS Board meeting in a tram following the Annual General Meeting the previous day. Notes the BTPS showing tram 26, the horse tram, patronage was down and some special guests, Notes the work of Dave Macartney and Jacki Edwards. Left to right: Carolyn Dean, Peter Winspur, Frank Hanrahan, Warren Doubleday, Howard Stoney, Paul Miller, Andrew Mitchell, Garry Wood and Stephen Butler.btps, board members, meetings

Photos of the repainting of the floor of BTPS W4 class tram 671, by Len Millar and the finished product interior. Photo mid 1995. See also item 225. Photo by Travis Jeffrey.Yields information about the repainting of tram 671 in 1995.Set of two colour prints with plain backs.btps, w4 class, tram 671, repainting, btm

Digital image and notes of Mary Nicholson as a BTPS Conductor during 1978 standing in front of tram 27 at Carlton St.trams, tramways, btps, conductors, personnel, museum, conductresses