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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, Andrew Jefferson, "City's trams back on track today", 26/12/2004
... The Courier Ballarat ...Item written by Andrew Jefferson. Notes the resumption of Museum 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.Yields information about the repair of the BTM power supply and a close association with Dave Macartney.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sunday, December 26, 2004, titled "City's trams back on track today".btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply, 30th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, former SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade being demolished, 22/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... 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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt S, Jan. 1972
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 6/03/1987 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the BTPS operating a motorised cable tram set during the 1987 Begonia Festival, with a Melbourne cable car set - includes a photo of the owners of the tram on the tram.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of the Cable tram set operated by (left-right) Newton Williams, Daryl Hawksworth operated during the 1987 Begonia Festival. Photo taken 6/3/1987 and published 7/7/1987. See Reg Item 3437 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. 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.tramways, trams, btps, cable trams, begonia festival, tram cable -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Print/s, The Courier Ballarat, 14/06/2001 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Colour copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Gold tram No. 45 launched by (left-right) Richard Gilbert, Cr Liz Sheedy, and Ballarat Mayor Cr David Vendy. Photo taken 14/6/2001 and published 15/6/2001. See Reg Item 1778 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. 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.btm, gold tram, launch, tram 45 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track", 17/11/2004
... The Courier Ballarat ...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. See item 9620 for a colour print of the photo.Yields information about the failure of the BTM power supply and a close association with Dave Macartney.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday November 17, 2004, titled "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track". btm, lightning strike, closure, power supply -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Man's Miracle escape in collision", 1954
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping with details of the recovery using tram 21 following an accident between tram 37 and a semitrailer. Newspaper cutting gives details of those trammies involved, Dave Kellett and Herbert Ward. Collided with a semi carrying wool bales. Wal notes the tram was scrapped in 1955. Second cutting notes a derailment of a tram at the junction of Main Road and Victoria St. Noted the delays occurring. Wal has written the date of "Monday 15-6-1953" on the cutting. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. See also Reg items 6313 and 5315 for similar items and 6320 for an article on David Kellett. Yields information about the accidents and derailments in Ballarat and collisions with vehicles that resulted in injuries to the driver and major damage to vehicles or passengers.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 16/4/54 and hand written notes on the collision between with a semi trailer and tram No. 37. accidents, derailments, collision, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping from Black and white photograph, The Courier Ballarat, Mt. Pleasant tram transferred to preservation site, 16/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Black and White 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."tramways, trams, btps, moving trams, depot junction, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The coming and going of our trams", 19/11/1983 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...One page feature article in the Ballarat's "The Courier" giving an outline history of the Ballarat tramway system with 6 photographs. Mentions the then recently published book "The Tramways of Australia" by Samuel Brimson. Published 19/11/1983. Titled "The coming and going of our trams". Published as part of the Courier's Saturday Magazine. 828.1 - 2nd copy in better condition.trams, tramways, ballarat, public transport -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "RSL and tram museum team up", 6/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping or cutting from The Courier Wednesday 6-4-2016 with the title "RSL and tram museum team up", about the joint venture proposal to combine the RSL and the BTM in a new building in the Gardens areas. Quotes Paul Mong and refers to the designs available on The Courier's website. See Reg Item 8396 for another cutting. rsl, btm, museum -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, The Courier Ballarat, Dec. 1969
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about Ballarat's tramway's trams decorated for Christmas and the use of trams for school trips.Black and white photograph of two trams SEC 18 (showing SPECIAL) and a bogie tram at Gardens Loop. Tram 18 decorated as the SANTA special, with a group of school children from a Catholic school, Nazareth Boys Home, standing along side. Used in the Courier of 10-12-1969. See Reg Item 3758 for a photo of the No. 18 itself. 475.1 - 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.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, special trams, gardens loop, christmas trams, decorated trams , tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 18/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the relocation of the bogie trams from the old SEC depot to the new BTPS depot in the gardens and partly how it was done.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of the transferring bogie cars to the BTPS depot. No. 38 has been moved across the road, while No. 40 is behind John Withers Land rover. Photo taken 18/7/1972, published 19/7/1972. See Reg. Item 1792 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.tramways, trams, btps, moving trams, depot junction, tram 38, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 7/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the operation of the horse tram on its first day of service in Wendouree Parade following reconstruction by the BTPS.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Horse tram No. 1 operates on its first day in service. Photo taken 7/11/1992 and published 9/11/1992 See Reg Item 1105 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. 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. See Reg Item 3889.2 for the proof series of photographs that this one was selected from - C6445.tramways, trams, horse trams, btm, launch of horse tram, museum, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram track rider woes", "GP seeks action", "I have the answer", Mar. 2011
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about newspaper articles about the problem of cyclists and the tramway rails at depot junction.Two sheets from The Ballarat Courier, regarding issues with the tram tracks at Depot junction and cyclists. .1 - Front page with headline "Tram track rider woes" of The Courier, Ballarat, 19/3/2011 written by Kim Stephens, photo Dominic O'Brien, and on page 2, GP Phillip Dover who was injured after falling off his bicycle. Page 3 - The Courier, 22/3/2011 - "I have the answer", about Kelvin England with a suggestion of a rubber tube in the flangeway, including a photograph. Article by Pat Nolan, Photo Lachlan Bence. depot junction, cyclists -
Federation University Historical CollectionNewspaper - Newsclipping, Framed Front Page of the Ballarat Courier, 09 October 1993, 09/10/1993
... Framed Front Page of the Ballarat Courier, 09 October 1993 ...University of Ballarat is a predecessor instition of Federation University Australia.Framed front page of the Ballarat Courier announcing the establishment of the University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia).ballarat courier, university of ballarat, establishment, john sharpham, barry trainer, dick de fegely, bill pryor, university of ballarat establishment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Reprieve for Trams", 31/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 31/10/72, about the decision of the State Cabinet that Bendigo's trams will in the city for the time being. Follows the promise by the SEC of a Birney tram to South Australia - AETM. Quotes Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. No decision as yet on which trams to stay. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."31/10/72" in blue ink on left hand side.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, bendigo trust, r. j. hamer -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Insurance for Tram Passengers", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 13/12/1972 about the Bendigo City Council or the Trust being responsible for arranging Insurance cover for passengers. Item follows a question in the Legislative Assembly from Mr. Floyd, Labour Williamstown, answered by the Minister of Transport, Mr. V. Wilcox. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."13/12/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, insurance, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Advert for Souvenir Special edition, 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 14/9/1971 advertising their special Souvenir Edition of the various eras of the Ballarat trams. Includes a photo of horse tram No. 7 and bogie tram No. 43. Gives date of production , booking details and deadline date. 1078.1 - similar advertisement that appeared in The Courier 9/9/1971 added 20/11/2013.In black ink below the item "14/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, courier, advertisements, souvenirs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Ballarat Scrubber tram loaded on a truck, 22/09/1971
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the dispersal of tramcars after the closure of the Ballarat system, in particular the scrubber tram to the TMSV.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 22/9/1971 with a photo and caption of the Ballarat Scrubber tram loaded on a truck prior to being transported to Bylands for the TMSV. Photo shows a worker with a long pole to prop up the overhead so the truck with load could clear the depot area. See Reg Item 3776 for a print of the Courier photograph.scrubber tram, tmsv, transport -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The horse tram era", 10-6-1967
... The Courier Ballarat ...Item recalls the horse era in Ballarat, - horse trams, horse buses, location of stables, horse cabs and coaches operated by Cobb and Co. Has notes as well on toll gates including a photo of Mt Clear toll gate, the first electric tram and rail lines.Yields information about the use of horses for trams and cabs in Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Centenary issue10/6/1967 titled "The horse tram era" Has the date included in a folded over section.trams, tramways, horse trams, horse cabs, toll roads, toll gates, ballarat, stables -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 7/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the launch of the horse tram and the display area in the depot in 1992 through a series of photographs that a published one would have subsequently been selected from.Series of two Black and White newspaper proof photographs of the launch of the horse tram and museum display area at the depot from The Courier newspaper - Photo taken 7/11/1992 and published 9/11/1992. Photograph C6445 (in red) was selected. Richard Gilbert and Professor Weston Bate. See Reg Item 1105 for the newspaper clipping this photograph was used in. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Reg Item 3838 for the print of C6445 and See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.tramways, trams, horse trams, btm, launch of horse tram, museum, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", "Statues are more urgent than trams", "Trams would be worth the cost", Aug. 2002
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Wednesday 14 August 2002 titled "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", written by Judy Verlin, Chairwoman of Ballarat Tourism Board. .2 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Saturday 3 August 2002 titled "Statues are more urgent than trams", written by J. Hearne. .3 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from the Courier, Friday 9 August 2002, titled "Trams would be worth the cost", written by Richard Whatmore. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Talking buses an alternative to trams", "Where is the tram money to come from", "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", Aug. 2002
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier - Saturday 24 August 2002 - titled "Talking buses an alternative to trams", written by David Stabb. .2 - Newspaper clipping - from The Courier, Tuesday 27 August 2002, first letter titled "Where is the tram money to come from" written by Michelle Smith. .3 - Newspaper clipping - Editorial - The Courier, Thursday 1 August 2002, titled "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", also notes the Fast Train to Ballarat. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "On schedule ... With a message", 20/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Also see Item 3761 in AS Box 75 for copy of original photograph.Yields information about the incidents that can occur on a street tramway system - collisions resulting in derailments than can affect other people as well. Copy of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 20/6/1970, published 2/6/1970 as part of an article. No. 13 after derailment & collision with car, Drummond St North. Shows tramcar behind in the crossing loop, Inspector talking to the police and people looking at a damaged vehicle. Note the pole is still on the overhead - hopefully the power had been turned off. 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.tramways, trams, drummond st nth, accidents, derailments, collision, tram 13 -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917
... Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917 ...The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "On the wrong track", 13/06/2012 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about newspaper articles about the problem of cyclists and the tramway rails at depot junction.Pages 5 and 6 sheets from The Ballarat Courier, regarding issues with the tram tracks at Depot junction and cyclists, dated Wednesday 13 June 2012. Page 5 with headline "On the wrong track" of The Courier, Ballarat, 13/6/2012 written by Fiona Henderson, photo Lachlan Bence about Stephen Stewart who was injured after falling off his bicycle. depot junction, cyclists -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "On track for a tram ride into history", 19/09/2011 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information and has a strong association with those involved in the 18-9-2011 BTM Family fun day.Pages 1 and 3 of The Courier, Ballarat, Monday Sept 19, 2011 featuring photographs and an article on the BTM Family Fun day, titled "On track for a tram ride into history". Has a photograph of Roger Salen standing in front of No. 27 on the depot fan, as MC of the event on page 3 and photo of 40 on access track on front cover. Photos by Jeremy Bannister of The Courier.btm, family fun day -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, 29/12/2008 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about the passing of a well know identity of the Ballarat Tramways and inspector - Dave Kellett.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, (29.12.2008?) - death notices for Dave (David) Kellett, who passed away on December 28, 2008 following a long illness.inspectors, ballarat tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 15/11/1969 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about Ballarat's tramway's depot when industrial action taking place - all locked up with trams outside the depot building itself.Black and White copy photograph taken by The Courier, of trams parked in the SEC Wendouree Parade during a strike, with the gates closed. Photo taken 14/11/1969, published 15/11/1969. Shows how trams would have been parked overnight, although seldom? not outside the depot building itself except on "0" road. Tram 42 on "0" road and 13 and another single trucker on "4" road. 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.tramways, trams, depot, strike, wendouree parade, tram 43, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 2/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
... The Courier Ballarat ...Yields information about incidents of an unusual nature that can happen on an operating tramway - the loss of the trolley pole apparatus. The tram is awaiting recovery.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier - photo taken 2/08/1971, published 3/08/1971 of No. 17 with broken trolley pole, Barkly St. Has a crewman looking out the door, some children looking out the window and a lady looking at the trolley pole spring mechanism on the ground. The tram has an "Everything's under control in my all-electric kitchen!" 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.tramways, trams, trolley pole bases, barkly st, mt pleasant, accidents, tram 17
