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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat, Bendigo trams stay", 3/10/1968 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 3/10/1968...The Courier Ballarat... of the item - '3/10/68' Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 3/10/1968, of the defeat of the Bolte Governments proposals to scrap the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Labour and Country parties combined (16-14) to defeat the proposal in the Legislative Council. Bolte said the fares would have to be 30% higher as a result.In red ink in top right hand corner of the item - '3/10/68'trams, tramways, fares, closure, bolte, bendigo, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 40 was the last to run", 18/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled Tram...The Courier Ballarat... Anniversary Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled Tram ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Unwind The Guide", Nov. 2009
... ", by The Courier, Ballarat, Nov. 26/2009 featuring the model Karla...The Courier Ballarat...", by The Courier, Ballarat, Nov. 26/2009 featuring the model Karla ...Yields information about the use of the Museum's trams for a fashion photo publication by The Courier and Karla the model.Two pages (Cover and pages 5 and 6) of "Unwind The Guide", by The Courier, Ballarat, Nov. 26/2009 featuring the model Karla and BTM's trams, modelling summer dresses. .1 - Boarding the horse tram - front cover. .2 - Boarding No. 26 - page 5 - advertising shoes.btm, modelling, fashions, clothing -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Preserving Ballarat trams", 2/01/1979 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat titled "Preserving Ballarat trams" 2 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "Preserving Ballarat trams" 2/1/1979, the activities and plans of the BTPS. Quotes Graham Jordan, the number of trams, drivers and fund raising. Has a photo of Graham Jordan, Andrew Hall and Stephen Butler. in front of Nos. 33 and 40.btps, depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Volunteering Ballarat - United Way", 5/05/2015 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting page, 16 of The Courier, Ballarat, 6 June...The Courier Ballarat... United Way Newspaper cutting page, 16 of The Courier, Ballarat, 6 ...Newspaper cutting page, 16 of The Courier, Ballarat, 6 June 2013, titled "Volunteering Ballarat - United Way", advertising for volunteers for various operations, including the Ballarat Tramway Museum and Geoff's phone number. .1 - as for above - published 5 March 2015. Added 28/3/15. volunteers, btm, advertisements, united way -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Trams Remembered", 23/09/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 23/9...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 23/9/1996 with a photo about the members ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday 23/9/1996 with a photo about the members of the Tramways Past Employees Association having a silver jubilee reunion. The reunion was held at Alexanders Receptions on the previous Friday night. Photo features Assoc. President Jim Maher and Secretary Neil Robe.On right hand edge "Mon. 23/9/1996"trams, tramways, ballarat tramways past employees association, employees, jim maher, neil robe -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Link to the past retained", 21/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 21/7/1999...The Courier Ballarat...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree ...Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 21/7/1999 on the acquisition of the equipment from the Clyde Harding Foundry, Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat by Sovereign Hill. Features a photo of Alan Harding, Jan Penny and Richard Nicholson. Mentions the supply of brake blocks to the SEC., BTM and Puffing Billy.On base in blue ink, "Wednesday July 21 1999 The Courier pg 3"trams, tramways, harding s, foundry, brake blocks, castings -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bendigo Trams", 8/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25...The Courier Ballarat... corner. Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/11/1972 about the responsibility for the trial operation of the trams in Bendigo, up to Easter 1974 was entirely with the Bendigo City Council, stated by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox. Has an item re Clunes on the back - so therefore possibly the Courier."25/11/72" in black ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, safety, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, 'Council not responsible', 5/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972...The Courier Ballarat... corner '5/7/72' Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 5/7/1972, about the Ballaarat City Council telling the Department of State Development, that while it is putting no obstacles in the way of the BTPS, it will not accept any responsibility for its future operation or maintenance. Mentions Cr. A Pittard, the Historical and Tourist Projects Committee of Council.In red ink top right hand corner '5/7/72'trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, museum establishment, a. pittard -
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...The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...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, "TGM shows its tram-pulling power", 3/05/2004 12:00:00 AM
... Page 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, 3/5/2004, with an article...The Courier Ballarat... Page 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, 3/5/2004, with an article ...Page 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, 3/5/2004, with an article titled "TGM shows its tram-pulling power", about TGM winning the 2nd tram pull at Gardens Loop. Features two photographs of the event, run by Young Rotary. Quotes Greg Furness about the success of the eventtram pull, rotary ballarat, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Still good after Seventeen Years", 18/09/1953 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 18-9...The Courier Ballarat...-9-53" Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Yields information about a provision of treated wooden pine sleepers to tramways in Ballarat.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 18-9-53 regarding treated softwood sleepers, 100 installed in 1936 from Ballarat Water Commission, creosote treatment CSIRO. Titled "Still good after Seventeen Years" Record updated and images added 20/8/2013.Pencil date of "18-9-53"trams, tramways, sleepers, tram track, trackwork -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram depot to be sold next year", 10/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Tram...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Tram depot ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, titled "Tram depot to be sold next year", 10/8/1971, about the sale of the Wendouree Parade SEC tram depot. Quotes Murray Byrne, Minister of Public Works and Acting Minister of Fuel and Power, Mr Borthwick about the sale and the interest of the BTPS."10/8/71" in ink on the face of the cuttingbtps, sec, sec depot, sale of sec depot -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, former SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade being demolished, 22/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 22/7/1972...The Courier Ballarat... demolished. Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the depot roof and how it was done.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 22/7/1972 of the former SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade being demolished. Photo taken inside the building with most of the roof removed. Photo taken looking to the rear of the depot during the demolition process. See Reg item 3781 for a print of the courier Photograph. demolition, depot, sec depot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Return Vow", "Federal fund refusal 'won't halt proposal': Hiscock", 11/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 11...The Courier Ballarat... Ballarat City Tramway Ballarat Revival Front page of The Courier ...Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 11, 1995 featuring the comment by Peter Hiscock director of Sovereign Hill , that federal refusal to fund the project would not halt the proposal. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter Hiscock. Comments about costs, benefits of the project, and that the trams will be cherished by the community.trams, tramways, peter hiscock, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram dreams to become a reality for Haddon crew", 4/12/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12...The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12/1998 ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 4/12/1998, about the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association's complex at Haddon, describing the work done, Tony Smith's input and their work with the BTM. Has a photo of Tony Smith and John Withers by the front of W2 407. Article by Ken Hill, regional reporter.On bottom edge in ink "Friday 4/12/98"trams, tramways, mtpa, haddon, tony smith, john withers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Our trams on the right track, 40 years on", 28/05/2011 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 28 May 2011...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat 28 May 2011, titled "Our trams on the right ...Has a strong association with Richard Gilbert and the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 28 May 2011, titled "Our trams on the right track, 40 years on", written by Emma Schenk, featuring a photo of Richard Gilbert in a single trucker with 39 in the background and two lit candles "4" and "0" on the controller. Details the weekend events. Photo by Jeremy Bannister.btm, 40th anniversary, celebrations, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, The Courier Ballarat, early 1951
... No. 38, on a Yellow Express truck in Ballarat East. A Courier...The Courier Ballarat..., on a Yellow Express truck in Ballarat East. A Courier Photograph ...Yields information about the arrangements made to transport visitors to Ballarat on the day of the Queen Mothers visit in 1958 and some of the trams used.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of MMTB No. 41 being delivered to Ballarat, to become No. 38, on a Yellow Express truck in Ballarat East. A Courier Photograph. See image i2 for rear of photograph - no details on rear. Item 5551 gives the arrival date of 1/5/1951 and the photograph.trams, tramways, bogie trams, transport, delivery of tramcars, tram 38, tram 41 -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram turns heads in Melbourne", 8/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8/3...The Courier Ballarat... of Ballarat City Circle Melbourne Newspaper cutting from The Courier ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 8/3/1996 of tram W4 671 running on the City Circle route with a black and white photo with Flinders St. station in the background. Picture and story by Alison Wynd. Quotes Warren Doubleday about the running of the tram in Melbourne, its promotional use and other details.trams, tramways, 671, btm, city of ballarat, city circle, melbourne -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Unusual sight of tram in a paddock", 5/07/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7...The Courier Ballarat... Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7/1988, page ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 5/7/1988, page 11 of replica Melbourne Zoo horse tram 269 at Daryl Hawksworth's Swiss Mountain Hotel on the Glenelg Highway between Creswick and Daylesford. Mentions use of tram at Kilmore, proposed use at Ballarat but coupling problems and soon to return to Kilmore.trams, tramways, zoo tram, kilmore, swiss mountain hotel, daryl hawksworth, horse trams -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram shed as a Museum?", 10/12/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970...The Courier Ballarat... from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970 about the retention ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 10/12/1970 about the retention of the tramline in Wendouree Parade as a tourist attraction has been urged by the Brown Hill Progress Association. Notes suggested times of operation, depot could be a mechanical transport museum and intended to approach local Members of Parliament and various organisations as well.In pencil in top right hand corner '10/12/70'trams, tramways, brown hill progress association, museum establishment, tram preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "People need to have say on trams", 23/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
... Letter to the Editor of The Courier Ballarat of 23/12/1995...The Courier Ballarat... on trams" Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Letter to the Editor of The Courier Ballarat of 23/12/1995, titled "People need to have say on trams", written by W. Hoath, Boyle St. Ballarat. Notes that people should have a say on whether trams are returned and that they will be uneconomical. Has the paper and date details taped to the bottom right hand corner area of the cutting."p28" in blue ink in the bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan for return of Trams", 16/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 16...The Courier Ballarat... Hill Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 16/1/1980, titled "Plan for return of Trams". Item describes a handwritten proposal that had been sent to the City of Ballarat by a Mr Daryl Jones for a tramway from the Botanic Gardens to Sovereign Hill. Proposals to be reviewed by Council, who had not heard of them before.tramway proposals, sovereign hill -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hazard outlined", 29/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2...The Courier Ballarat... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Sturt St. reconstruction', 28/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3...The Courier Ballarat... Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram study should look further afield", Jul. 2002
... of a tourist tramway in Ballarat - letter - from The Courier, Friday 26...The Courier Ballarat..." Newspaper The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002, in this case, a BTM volunteer worker.Newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat - letter - from The Courier, Friday 26 July 2002, titled "Tram study should look further afield", written by Sam Boon about the tramway and volunteers. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Enthusiasts ", 24/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday...The Courier Ballarat... Enthusiasts Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Monday April 24 1972, titled "Tram Enthusiasts ". Features a photograph of Lindsay Bounds, Richard Gilbert, John Withers and Jeffrey Bounds cleaning the points at the north end of the Gardens Loop. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.btps, gardens loop, tram enthusiasts -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Pulling their weight for a good cause", 21/03/2005 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005...The Courier Ballarat... The Courier, Ballarat, 21/3/2005, titled "Pulling their weight ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Women trammies back in Ballarat", 12/01/1976 12:00:00 AM
... Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976...The Courier Ballarat... clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976, titled "Women ...Has a strong association with a long term volunteer for the BTPS and the BTM and her work for the museum.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 12/1/1976, titled "Women trammies back in Ballarat", about Carolyn Dean working for the BTPS as a volunteer and training to become a driver. Has a photo of Carolyn leaving out of tram window. Notes her (then) husband Geoffrey as another volunteer. Notes the former employment of women by the SEC as Conductresses.btps, conductresses, women drivers, training -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Nine trams may be kept in Ballarat", Aug. 1971
... in Ballarat", from The Courier Ballarat, 18/8/1971 (can read date...The Courier Ballarat... may be kept in Ballarat", from The Courier Ballarat, 18/8/1971 ...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