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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera, John Dixon Products and Norm Hunt, "Drivers Rostered Times", May. 1970
... with tram crews and the rosters crew workings and Norm Hunt ...Has a strong association with tram crews and the rosters crew workings and Norm Hunt. Prepared by crews from sheets to enable them to know what service times to run, meal times, details of crew changes etc, based on their allocated shift or run from the roster.Notebook - 60 pages with brown card covers, wire spiral bound - Croxley or John Dixon Product with the Croxley symbol on the front cover and a list of their wire bound books on the rear. Each sheet faint ruled, both sides. Each sheet, the typewritten details of each SEC Ballarat run - giving sign on times, notes, timetables, which run taken or taken by, meal times, notes with regard to special instructions, finish times and total hours worked. Separated for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The May 1970 roster? On the last sheet has a heading "Owe Days", with names and number of days owed. See also Reg item 2298 and 4073 for other versions. trams, tramways, ballarat, rosters, employees, shifts, timetables -
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Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Sunday Cars", mid to late 1960's
... Provided details to the crews of the trams allocated... allocation was advised to tram crews on Sundays. Trams tramways Sign ...Provided details to the crews of the trams allocated for each run number in order of the time of departure from the depot on a Sunday.Demonstrates how tramcars allocation was advised to tram crews on Sundays.Sign - made from chip board with two hanging hooks on the top, blackboard black paint and white paint "Sunday Cars". trams, tramways, sign, sec, depot, sunday services, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Suggestions", mid to late 1960's
... a strong association with the tram crews. Trams tramways Sign Sec ...Demonstrates how suggestions to Management of the SEC depot were made by tram employees and has a strong association with the tram crews.Sign - made from sheet metal, folded and welded to provide a suggestion box for the Ballarat Tram Depot. Has the word "Suggestions" in large Red capital letters, a large tray or box for receiving the suggestions (not too sure how you got them out without undoing the sign and shaking the items - if any - out) and an area for an instruction to be displayed. Painted both sides in a cream colour (SEC tramway cream). Has two screw holes in the top corners. See Reg 3769 for a booklet on the SEC suggestions Scheme/Has pencil marked on the top horizontal white line "369375 2 ? and 309981 1 ? 18th Oct"trams, tramways, sign, sec, depot, crews -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Exercise Book, Artrite, "Staff Available book", 9/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
Cream covered exercise book, 96 pages, ruled, used from January 1998 to March 2103 as a BTM tramcar crew availability book. Ruled with red biro into 2 months per page. Gives details of the traffic staff availability to Roster Clerk prior to preparing roster. When roster drawn off, month shown as closed. Gives names of various people who worked on the trams over the period the book was in use. See Reg Item 725 for the period August 1981 to December 1997.trams, tramways, btm, rosters, personnel -
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Photograph - Digital image Set of 16, Floyd Bromley, BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018, 30/09/2018 12:00:00 AM
Set of 16 digital images of tram operations in Wendouree Parade during the BTM Tram Showcase day, 30/9/2018 (Oct. 2018 Fares Please!) by Floyd Bromley. .1 - No. 40 end on at St Aidans .2 - 40 and 28 ditto .3 - ditto .4 - No. 28 and crew - Peter Bruce, John Whiting and Liam Davies .5 - 26 and 27 arriving Gardens Loop .6 - 27 and 28 .7 - 28 and 40 at Carlton St .8 - 27 and 26 in Wendouree Parade .9 - 26 at Carlton St .10 - 27 descending into Depot Junction .11 - view out of 26's window .12 - 26 .13 - 26 and others at the loop, changed to Black and White .14 - 13 at St Aidans .15 - six cars at St Aidans .16 - Loop - 40, 26 and 27. Note: The white discs was a trial to indicate that a tram is following. This was an SEC practice in Bendigo. It was not subsequently adopted.trams, tramways, btm, depot, wendouree parade, carlton st, st aidans drive, gardens loop, events, tram 40, tram 28, tram 26, tram 27, tram 13 -
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Photograph - digital Images, Peter Waugh, "The Floral Tram reinvented 2019", 2018 to 2019
... to the tram - Ken - 1-1-2019 .3 - Some of the crew on the tram - 20/2... - Some of the crew on the tram - 20/2/19 .4 - Official ...Set of seven digital images prepared as part of the nomination of the "The Floral Tram reinvented 2019" by the BTM to the Museums Australia award - sadly we did not receive one. .1 - One of the workshops - 10-6-2018 .2 - attaching the flowers to the tram - Ken - 1-1-2019 .3 - Some of the crew on the tram - 20/2/19 .4 - Official Photograph - at the depot - 9-3-2019 .5 - In Wendouree Parade on a photo run - 24-2-2019 .6 - Official launch day - 20-02-2019 .7 - A study of the materials and the finished product - 24-4-2018 See Reg Item 7513 for the story and associated documents.trams, tramways, floral tram, flowers, btm, community, museums australia -
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Negative, Wal Jack, mid 1940's
Yields information about Ballarat 's 27 and Lydiard St North.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 27 about to run through the Lydiard St North cross over on a very quiet afternoon. There are no passengers other than the crew and a couple on the street walking. The tram has the destination of Gardens Sturt St West. In the background is the National Bank, the ES&A bank, the Bank of NSW and the Australia Mutual Provident Society buildings. Possibly mid to late 1940's trams, tramways, lydiard st north, tram 27 -
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Magazine, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "MetLines - Vol 1, No. 9 December 1985", Dec. 1985
Magazine - 20 A4 pages centre stapled - titled "MetLines - Vol 1, No. 9 December 1985", staff newspaper of the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Has a number of "Santa Claus" on the front cover. Contains an article on page 8, "Keeping tram lines clean" and "Scrubber Cars" - featuring Frank Reale-Key posing in front of Scrubber 8W. Also has a photo of scrubber No. 11. Gives a background to the cars, when they are used, operated by Civil Branch. Gives hours of use and crews. On page 3 is a follow up to a question on a MTOC conductor with the large safety pins of the era.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, the met, conductors, track, mto co -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Robert Thomson, 21/04/1962 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1964 and the Carlton St loop.Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of No. 18 and most likely 37 at the Carlton St Loop. 18 has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. The crews are chatting alongside 18. In the background is the Olympic rings."AETA Convention 21-4-62" in ink.tramways, trams, carlton st loop, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, V. Butler, 1964
Yields information about the tram painted for the centenary of the discovery of gold in Ballarat and the official launch of the tram. Significance would be higher if names of people known.1116 - Colour copy print of a colour photograph of SEC Ballarat No. 18 painted in gold and white for the centenary of the Borough of Sebastopol. Taken outside the Sebastopol Town Hall possibly at the time of its launch, as the driver and conductor are standing by the tram and a lady with a name tag next to one of the crew. Taken by Mrs. V. Butler in 1964 on a colour slide, from which print taken from. Tram has gold paint on the end and side panels with the "1864 1964" on the end panel and "100" on the side panel. Tram showing destination of "Lydiard St. Nth" indicating it was possibly a service tram. Tram carrying Australian flags at either end. 2nd copy of large print added 29/7/2007, from Alan Bradley 5/2007 collection of photographs. 1116.1 - the smaller original photograph noted above. Three copies held, two without border, one with border. High Res scan of copy negative added 17/1/2019 see image i1. See Reg. Item No. 1090, "Sebastopol Victoria - A Historical Survey of Early Sebastopol - 1864- 1964".sebastopol, centenaries, 18, gold, tram 18 -
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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 4/12/1998, 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 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s, Noel Simons, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Set of 6 transparencies taken on 21/11/1962 on Kodak mounts. 1189.1 - Bendigo No.11 at Quarry Hill terminus. Photo taken looking in along the route. Tram has destination of North Bendigo. 1189.2 - No. 21 in Pall Mall bound for North Bendigo. Tram has roof ads for Mamouney's furniture and SEC. In the background are the National Bank building, Dad and Dave's Cafe and the Beehive Buildings and the London Pharmacy. 1189.3 - No. 2 in Mitchell St, just after crossing over railway bridge. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has what appears to be an SEC road works crew in the background. Has destination of Quarry Hill. 1189.4 - No. 17 climbing Mitchell St. on the start of the single track section, just before crossing the railway bridge. Has destination of Quarry Hill and the large Maples building sign in the background. 1189.5 - as for 1189.4 but after tram has passed photographer. Has an Ilford film roof ad and an SEC roof ad. Railway bridge in the background. 1189.6 - No. 21 at Charing Cross with passengers boarding. Tram has destination of North Bendigo and roof ads for SEC 'Electric Cooking' and Sandhurst Milk. In background are the buildings on the south side of High St. Also has a SEC worker in white overalls sweeping the track.Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1189.1 - "Birney car No. 11 in High St. Bendigo at Golden Square terminus" 1189.2 - "No. 21 in Pall Mall Bendigo near Charing Cross" 1189.3 - "No. 2 in Mitchell St. Bendigo, just after crossing bridge over railway line (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.4 - "No. 17 in Mitchell St. Bendigo, climbing the hill the bridge over the railway line. (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.5 - "No. 17 in Mitchell St., Bendigo approaching bridge over Railway line (Quarry Hill route)" 1189.6 - "No. 21 at Charing Cross, Bendigo"tramways, trams, bendigo, golden square, pall mall, mitchell st., quarry hill, tram 2, tram 11, tram 17, tram 21 -
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Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 32, Noel Simons, 25/02/1971 12:00:00 AM
Set of 31 transparencies taken on 25/2/1972 on Kodak mounts. 1201.1 - Bendigo No. 26 in Bond St. just after leaving Long Gully en route for Quarry Hill. Has Norris Supermarket in background. Has two SEC roof ads. 1201.2 - No. 26 climbing View St. from Charing Cross en route to Eaglehawk. Has ANZ bank and AMOCO service station in background. 1201.3 - as for 1201.3, but after tram has passed photographer. Has buildings west of Mackenzie St. in photograph. 1201.4 - Tram stop and centre of the road pole with two "CARS STOP BY REQUEST" signs mounted on pole at the corner of Mackenzie St. 1201.5 - same position as for 1201.3, but with No. 5 descending the street. 1201.6 - same position as for 1201.2, but with No. 5 descending the street. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1201.7 - No. 7 in Nolan St. from across the park at Lake Weeroona. 1201.8 - No. 7 entering McCrae St from Nolan St. - distant view. Note "TRAM "sign on left hand side under tree and overhead in McCrae St. from former track that once was in this street. 1201.9 - No. 7 in High St. with Cathedral in background. Tram en route to North Bendigo. Note scaffolding around Cathedral main spire area. 1201.10 - No. 7 crossing Bendigo Creek bridge in High St. near Golden Square. Has a Caltex Service station in the background. 1201.11 - No. 7 at Golden Square terminus with Sunburst Fruit Juices and a Peters Ice cream delivery vans alongside. 1201.12 - as for 1201.11 but photo taken from behind tram, with the end of the rails in the photograph. 1201.13 - No. 7 and 21 in Pall Mall at Charing Cross with No. 5 in the background. Taken some distance away from the location. 1201.14 - No. 7 at Golden Square terminus, taken a short distance from the tram terminus. Shows Milk Bar on right hand side and the hotel on the left hand side. Taken from the south side of the roadway. 1201.15 - as from 1201.14 but taken from the north side of the roadway. 1201.16 - No 5 waiting at California Gully loop. Distant photo showing surrounds 1201.17 - No. 5 en route for Quarry Hill crossing No. 26 at California Gully. 1201.18 - No. 26 at Eaglehawk terminus with Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post Office in background. 1201.19 - No. 21 arriving at Charing Cross en route to North Bendigo. Has Alexandra Fountain in the background, ANZ bank RACV building, and other buildings on the north side of Pall Mall or Nolan St. 1201.20 - No. 26 en route for Quarry Hill at Charing Cross, with crew standing by front door. Has Colonial Mutual life building, Armstrong Tyre Service (Firestone) and a sign for Cohns Drinks in the background. 1201.21 - as for 1201.20 but with No. 5 en route to Eaglehawk now in photograph. 1201.22 - No. 26 at Quarry Hill terminus. 1201.23 - No. 26 at Quarry Hill terminus, view of front portion of tram only from a gate at the Bendigo cemetery. 1201.24 - Track at the end of the Quarry Hill line showing the point blades of the former "Y" terminus and the overhead for this. 1201.25 - No. 2 at the Quarry Hill terminus, looking along the former Trackwork. 1201.26 - as for 1201.25 1201.27 - number not used. 1201.28 - Golden Square terminus from some distance from the actual terminus, showing the Warning sign "TRAM" for motorists from the south. No. 7 at the terminus. 1201.29 - No. 7 passing through the Golden Square shopping centre. Numerous cars and pedestrians. Tram en route for North Bendigo. 1201.30 - No. 7 in High St. Golden Square, en route for North Bendigo. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. 1201.31 - No. 7 in High St. just past Wattle St. with the Cathedral in the background. Tram has two SEC roof ads good side on photo, 'Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen' and 'Electrical cooking - clean, quick, economical'. 1201.32 - No. 7 in High St. nearing Wattle St. Has Cathedral in the background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.Information written on in black ink and date stamped on purple ink. 1201.1 - "No. 26 in Bond St just after leaving Long Gully" 1201.2 - "No. 26 climbing View St. from Charing Cross" 1201.3 - "No. 26 ascending View St. from Charing Cross (At Mackenzie St.)" 1201.4 - "View St. & Mackenzie St." 1201.5 - "No. 5 in View St. near Mackenzie St." 1201.6 - "No. 5 in View St. nearing Charing Cross." 1201.7 - "No. 7 in Nolan St. seen from Lake Weeroona Park." 1201.8 - "No. 7 entering McRae St. from Nolan St. Note "TRAM" warning sign on left. 1201.9 - "No. 7 in High St. passing Short St." 1201.10 - "No. 7 crossing Bendigo Creek bridge in High St. near Golden Square." 1201.11 - "No. 7 at Golden Square terminus" 1201.12 - "No. 7 at Golden Square terminus" 1201.13 - "No 7, 21 and 5 at Charing Cross" 1201.14 - "No. 7 at Golden Square terminus" 1201.15 - "No. 7 at Golden Square terminus" 1201.16 - "No 5 waiting at California Gully loop." 1201.17 - "Nos. 5 and 26 crossing at California Gully loop" 1201.18 - "No. 26 at Eaglehawk terminus" 1201.19 - "No. 21 arriving at Charing Cross from Golden Square" 1201.20 - "No. 26 at Charing Cross" 1201.21 - "Nos. 5 and 26 at Charing Cross." 1201.22 - "No. 26 at Quarry Hill terminus" 1201.23 - "No. 26 at Quarry Hill terminus seen through the gates of the Bendigo Cemetery." 1201.24 - "Quarry Hill terminus showing remains for former double track layout abandoned before 1964." 1201.25 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus" 1201.26 - "No. 2 at Quarry Hill terminus" 1201.28 - "The Southern approach to Golden Square with No. 7 standing at the terminus, "TRAM" warning sign on the left. 1201.29 - "No. 7 passing through Golden Square Shopping Centre" 1201.30 - "No. 7 in High St. Golden Square" 1201.31 - "No. 7 in High St. passing Wattle St." 1201.32 - "No. 7 in High St. nearing Wattle St."tramways, trams, bendigo, bond st., view st., nolan st., high st., eaglehawk, california gully, charing cross, quarry hill, trackwork, tram 2, tram 5, tram 7, tram 21, tram 26 -
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Newspaper, Michael Ryan, "Save our trams cries Bendigo", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Tramways - Rules Governing Employees - March 1948", March 1948, 1950
... to tramway crews. Trams tramways SECV Rules Rules Motormen Conductors ...Yields information about the conditions and the rules that tram employees worked under, has a strong association with crews and demonstrates the SEC's approach to tramway crews.Booklet with light grey cloth covers on heavy paper with inside paper covers and 24 pages printed both sides, with stitched pages with white cotton. Gives details with an index of the rules for Motorman, Conductors and both types of employees together. Has an "Issued to" form inside the front cover - no entries. Has printer details inside and on rear sheet and print stock details "FTY 18-8,-2668/48." 1260.1 - Same booklet with print stock detail "FTY 18-8,-11858/50."1260.1 - "D/E? on front cover.trams, tramways, secv rules, rules, motormen, conductors -
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Film - Video cassette tape and box, John Phillips and Warren Doubleday and Bruce McLean and Richard Gilbert, "Ballarat Trammies at War", 1995
Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Video Tape titled "Ballarat's Trammies and War" in white cardboard slip box. Features the 1930's rehabilitation of the system, the huge patronage increase due to WW2, conductresses, Most Popular Conductress competition, Brownout conditions and modifications made to the trams, interviews with Jean Maxwell and Norm Lorensini. Made from parts of the Ballarat Tramways tape. Gives credits, shows the "Australia Remembers" logo. Approx 4 mins running time - 6 copies on the 25 min. tape.video tape, world war ii, conductresses, australia remembers` -
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Uniform - Coat Button/s, Stokes & Sons and Melbourne
Demonstrates the manufacture of uniform items and their use in uniforms for tramway crews in Ballarat and a larger set and a strong association with a SEC tramway employee.Set of twelve SEC uniform clothing buttons from a former Ballarat Tram driver. Each about 24 diameter, with SEC crest, 1921 and organisation name embossed onto outer surface, with backing piece and lug for sewing on rear. Nickel plated silver? Badges in varying condition of new to worn. Each has name of manufacturer stamped on rear part - "Stokes & Sons Melbourne". Donor of items 1259, 1260 and uniform jackets. Six further buttons added 5/7/2017 from donation of Wendy Hunt.tram, trams, secv, ballarat tramways, uniforms, buttons -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Sept. 1971?
Set of three black and white photographs taken at the time of the launch of the four postcard set of the trams, shortly before closure. See also Reg. item 1699, SEC News - similar photo to that of 1863.2 used on the front cover of the Oct. 1971 issue, which detailed:- "SEC News", house magazine of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, October 1971 issue, No. 150, following closure of the SEC Ballarat tramways. Has front cover photo of Lew Walker (Ballarat Motorman) receiving a kiss from Glenda Martin and Janice Greed (left), in front of a bogie tram with the town hall in the background. - see Reg Item 1699 and btm1699i1" 1863.1 - above details, with Lew holding the post card set. Note Mr. L. Denmead standing by the tram stop pole. 1863.2 - photo similar to that at 1699i1, but with Mr. Denmead approach crews on the left hand side. 1863.3 - above, but with Lew Walker standing in cab door and the two ladies, looking up at the driver. Has Post Office tower in background. Assumed photos taken by SEC Photographer. See Reg. item 1699trams, tramways, ballarat, postcards, sec news, closure -
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Photograph - B&W print of donated negative
Black and White photograph of the retirement of SEC Ballarat inspector, S. Lawrence. Taken in the depot crew room area, with SEC Safety signs in the background. From left to right, ?, S. Lawrence, ?, Les Denmead and ?. Not known when photograph taken.On rear in black ink "Send off Insp. S. Lawrence" and in pencil "893".tramways, trams, personnel, retirements, ballarat -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Reg Robinson, 24/12/1938 12:00:00 AM
... photo of some Bus crews, cable tram personal and staff... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields trams tramways MMTB Nicholson ...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 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, B. Prentice, Dec. 1969
Black and white photograph of Bendigo Birney SEC No. ? decorated for the 1969 Myer's Christmas Tram. Photographed on the depot entry track by Bob Prentice, December 1969. Tram heavily decorated with standard Christmas decorations, two large boards on the sides "see Myer Toyland Second Floor" and "hey kids Meet Santa at Myer Bendigo" and on the front of the tram, the front panel has been painted with the words "Santa Special". A crew member is standing in the door way. See Reg. No. 1894 for 1970 version, same signs, more simple decorations.On rear in black ink " Bob Prentice Photo / Bendigo Xmas Tram December 1969 / Bob Prentice Photo "trams, tramways, myers, decorated trams, santa tram, christmas trams -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Geoff Grant, 25/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of the some of the passengers in front of the last bus to Northcote, ex Bourke St. prior to commencement of tram services. Destination showing "NORTHCOTE" and route no. "77". Has a wreath on the radiator "LAST BUS BOURKE ST. 25-6-1955, REPLACED BY ELECTRIC TRAMS". (See also catalogue item No. 493 and 1610). Charles Craig, 2nd from right, Ian Brady 5th from right, Len Clark (?) squatting down under radiator. Crew names - see 493. Negative No. N342 on file, 680i1 scanned from negative. See Dave Macartney re names on 31/8/97.On rear on typed paper "Last bus to Northcote with some of the crowd that travelled on it, June 25 1955.", in pencil "RK-1" and in but rh corner stamped "Geoff Grant / 189 Murrumbeena Rd. Murrumbeena, S.E.9 Victoria."trams, tramways, bourke st, melbourne, last bus, northcote -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, H.H.Matthews, c1922
684.1 - black and white photo of NSW steam motor No. 5A and trailer on the Parramatta to Castle Hill line. Has driver on front platform of motor, and conductor on the trailer. In background is high voltage power poles and behind the tram, a pole with switchgear on it. (Is this the Woollen Mills?) Taken by H.H. Matthews. 684.2 - black and white photo of two steam trams side by side. Tram Motor 83A has destination of "CASTLE HILL" with two crew on platform. The other tram consists of two trailers and a motor, facing the other direction. Either at a crossing loop or a terminus. Building on the right side has the words "Refresh" in image. Photographer unknown. Castle Hill line closed 27/1/1923. See Tramways of Sydney, Keenan, Transit Press, 1979 for date of closure of Castle HillOn 684.1, stamped in red ink "H.H. Matthews Photo No. ...." and "231" written in black ink.trams, tramways, sydney, steam trams, castle hill, parramatta , tram 5a, 83a -
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Poster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Schedule of Fares and Charges - August 1966", Aug. 1966
Demonstrates an aspect of the SEC method of advising fares and sections to the travelling public. Also gave a small map that would have been useful to crews to explain to visitors where things were. Used in tramcars when trimmed. This poster made for the 1966 or second last fare increase. A similar arrangement used on Bendigo tramcars.Dyeline print of a drawing showing Ballarat Tramway (SEC) Fares, Charges, and Section Map. Also gives charges for Scholar's Monthly tickets, Luggage, Parcels, Newspapers and Chartered trams. Originally dated August 1965, amended August 1966. Note only shows decimal currency. Fares were applicable from 1/9/1966. Titled - "Schedule of Fares and Charges - August 1966" 2nd copy added 1/5/2001 - In good condition and images added as well. 3rd copy added 3-8-2006 - BTPS Cat. No. 608 - folded into four. For map - see blrtfcmap.jpg and for actual fare tables, btm705i1.jpg, btm705i2.jpg"BTPS 608" on outside of folded sheet in black ink and "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 608" on top right hand corner of sheet.trams, tramways, ballarat, fares, sections, map -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 3, Carolyn Dean, 7/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
743 - Colour photograph of the of Horse Tram No. 1 on 7 November 1992, at St Aidans Drive., last trip for the day, with tram No. 14 behind. Tram ready for return trip to depot. See November 1992 Fares Please! for more details, re crew and operations. On Fujicolor paper. 743.1 - Ditto - different view. 743.2 - horses being run around at Gardens Loop, Last two photos on AGFA Paper. See November 1992 Fares Please!In blue ink on back of 743.1 "27 7.11.92" and "Photo C. Dean" and 743.2 - "11 7.11.92"horse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1, 14 -
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Memorabilia - Exhibition Material, Warren Doubleday, "Law & Order on the Trams", 3/05/1998 12:00:00 AM
Twelve (12) caption or label cards used in the Museum's exhibition entitled "Law & Order on the Trams". Printed onto graduated colour paper (Geo Paper - Geo Blue) and printed with a HP6P printer. Glued onto heavy card. Each has 2 Velcro dots on rear, except No. 11, which has 4. 778.1 - accident in Drummond St. north - June 1970, see item -709 778.2 - powerhouse with ESCo tram outside, see item -698 778.3 - last tram ex Sebastopol - G. Triplett photo - see item - 579 778.4 - Hijack article ex Courier - see item -710 778.5 - ESCo crew - see item 707 778.6 - Lydiard St. opening - George Netherway photo - see item -598 778.7 - Photo of ESCo crew by Grenville St. shelter - Z.Dann donated photo - see item 505 778.8 - Group photo of ESCo employees - see item 708 778.9 - Employees register extract - see item 782 778.10 - Copy of By Laws - see item 783 and 784 778.11 - Horse tram photo with three horses - Harris House of Photography - see item 699 778.12 - Photo of Royal Mail Hotel and tram - Chris Phillips Photo - see item 354 trams, tramways, law and order, exhibitions, employees, police -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, R.G. Vanselow, 30/08/1968 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of SEC No. 32 and two other single truckers at the City Centre in Sturt St, on the north side. Photographed by R.G. Vanselow at 11.05pm on 30/8/1968. The three crew members (drivers) are standing by the tram stop pole while an Inspector walks towards them. Photo has the SEC building in the background. Tram 32 has a Wilkinson Sword razor blade roof ad. The 2nd tram has a roof ad for Myers Pixietown. Tram 32 showing destination of "Victoria St." Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 5/2000 at 02-02-06 1380 Copy 2 - made by enlarging photo to an approx. A4 print by colour photocopying and laminated for display purposes. Made July 2000 for the Trams at Night exhibition in the depot. Made by W.Doubleday. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Overall size 210H x 272W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder.On rear in pencil "Approx. 11.05pm, Fri 30 August 1968 / City Centre, Sturt St, / Ballarat" and in bottom right hand corner, in ink "With Compliments / R.G." and stamped in black ink "Vanselow".trams, tramways, city centre, sturt st, night photo, tram 32 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid to Late 1965
Set of seven Black and white photographs of the arrangements and work for the track reconstruction at the intersection of Hoddle St/Punt Rd and Bridge Road Richmond late 1965. On Kodak paper. 1420.1 - Bridge Road looking east at River St. crossover (Hawthorn bridge in distant background). Tram-bus connection at a weekend. Note driver's uniform. Conductor walking to bus with passengers. Conductors often worked through on the bus and next tram at this time to save crews. 1420.2 - Bridge Road at Punt Rd and Hoddle St. intersection looking north west. Reconstruction of curves. Would probably be a Sunday given that new rails are in situ. 1420.3 - Ditto - looking south east 1420.4 - looking south east 1420.5 - looking east - replacement bus service passing with old cable winding house in the background. Concrete being placed. 1420.6 - Wellington Parade at Simpson St. crossover looking east. Bus-tram connection. Bus 542 and tram 966 (Kew Depot) 1420.7 - ditto - bus 570 and tram 850 (Camberwell). See P.Winspur note - see data sheet for Reg. item 1418.trams, tramways, bridge road, tram - bus connections, trackwork, mmtb, tram 939, tram 966, tram 850 -
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Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Dave Macartney, 21/04/1962 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph for SEC trams 18 and 37 at the Carlton St. Loop, Northbound in Wendouree Parade on 21/4/1962. Tram 18 is showing destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. West". Also has an "The Age" advertisement on drivers panel. Two crew members standing alongside the tram. Can see the Olympic monument in the background.In red ink on rear of photograph in three of the four corners "18 and 37 Carlton St. 21-4-62", "Keystone Ballarat" and "Neg 662-10".trams, tramways, carlton st, wendouree parade, crossing loop, keystone, tram 18, tram 37 -
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Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N327 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W6 988 and two tower wagons at the Russell St. crossover. The two wagons' crews are adjusting the overhead. Buildings on the south side of Bourke St. Date of photo 19/6/1955. Scanned images - 1600i in jpg and psd formats and 1600p in jpg format. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, bourke st., testing overhead, commissioning, tram w6 988