Yields information about the final day of the Bendigo tramways and some of the tramcars used.Three double sided sheets from "The Walkabout" magazine, October 1964, titled "The Road to Bendigo". Five printed pages featuring photographs of Bendigo, its buildings, its history stories, gold mining days and other information, including three illustrations containing trams. .1 - Charing Cross with bogies and single trucker - taken early 1960's. Photo by A. Doney. Features the intersection, with Ezywalkin store. Note the "Jeffrey's bread" roof advertisement on the single trucker. .2 - Bogie tram on the Eaglehawk route prior to any nearby housing development - reclaimed mining land - has Castrol roof advertisement - photo by Claver P Carroll. .3 - No. 6 outside The Beehive stores - 3BO - photo by Claver P Carroll. bendigo, eaglehawk, charing cross

Yields information about how an ex Adelaide tramcar was partially converted by the SEC for operation in Ballarat. Retained its cross bench seats.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 23, following modification and repainting by the SEC. Note the new destination box. Has destination of City. In the background is the Ballarat Gas Co. and Patersons buildings. See Reg Item 5196 for a better print and date details and The Golden City and its Tramways trams, tramways, adelaide, secv, livery, colour schemes, city loop, sturt st

Yields information about the depot area in the late 1930's and the appearance of the tramcars at that time.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 11 with 21 behind on No. 1 road, late 1930's. Original negative held in the negative file. Laser print of scanned image in box 01-01-77. Scanned at 2100 dpi and Photoshopped for file image.trams, tramways, secv, depot

Yields information about the fate of ESCo No. 3 after it was sold as a body in the 1930's - located somewhere in a backyard in the Ballarat district.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 3 (ESCo) body in a backyard somewhere in the Ballarat district 1946. See Reg Item 5131 for a scan of the original negative and date.trams, tramways, esco, tramcar bodies

Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways in the mid 1940's when Conductresses were employed during the war. Yields information about the tramcars, uniforms etc. The Conductresses was the winner of the Most Popular Conductress in 1944.Black and White photograph of SEC crew, Motorman Driver Tom Young and Conductress Mrs Sylvia Mitchell, c 1944 standing by the door step of a single trucker. Note no lining on the tram, door opening mechanism, uniforms, conductors bag, badge numbers 17 and 41 respectively. For further details see letter to Bruce Reynolds dated 8/10/2006 and letter from Ron Kinnersely.On rear in ink "Tom Young"tramways, trams, conductresses, world war i, crews, personnel, uniforms, tom young

Black and White photograph of a interior saloon step plate of a Bendigo single trucker, advising that it was built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide. Photo by George Bishop 12/1971.On the back of the photos in ink on a label "Step plate indicating tram builder Duncan and Fraser Adelaide SA. Photographed December 1971, Bendigo Victoria" and "Photo G. Bishop" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, duncan fraser, tramcar component

Black and White photograph of a interior sign or notice in a Bendigo tram - advising passengers that it is the Conductors duty to issue a check for every fare received and that it must be produced on demand. Photo by George Bishop 12/1971.On the back of the photos in ink "presumably Bendigo December 1971 SEC trams" and "Photo G. Bishop" in penciltramways, trams, bendigo, signs, tickets, tramcar component

Black and White photograph of a very faded and damaged SEC emblem / logo / coat of arms on the side of a Bendigo tram. Photo by George Bishop 12/1971.On the back of the photos in ink on a label "State Electricity Commission of Victoria coat of arms photographed December 1971 Bendigo" and "Photo G. Bishop" in pencil.tramways, trams, bendigo, signs, secv, logos, tramcar component

Yields information about the preparations for the move of tram body 121 to Newstead and the people involved.Colour print of BTM members removing the roof of tram 121 at Bungaree, 29/10/1994. In the photograph are Len Millar, Garry Wood and John Phillips. Photograph by Carolyn Dean, on Kodak paper. See March 1995 Fares Please!On rear in ink "29.10.94 / C. Dean".btm, bungaree, tramcar bodies, tramcar preservation, tram 121

Yields information about the preparations for the move of tram body 121 to Newstead and the people involved.Colour print of BTM members removing the roof of tram 121 at Bungaree, 29/10/1994. In the photograph are Len Millar, Garry Wood and John Phillips. Photograph by Warren Doubleday. See also Reg item 4058.btm, bungaree, tramcar bodies, tramcar preservation, tram 121

Yields information about the preparations for the recovery and move of tram body 21 to Newstead and the people involved.Series of six colour prints of the recovery and subsequent move of the body of Ballarat ESCo 21 from Daylesford to Newstead, 10/1994. Photographs by Warren Doubleday .1 - House with tram, after the start of the demolition by the owner, but prior to BTM work - 29/10/2004? .2 - ditto .3 - ditto .4 - after completion of the demolition and ready for lift by the BTM - 31/10/2004 .5 - fitting the intermediate supports .6 - with both 121 and 21 ready for unloading at Newstead. (Note other photographs of the move published in March 1995 Fares Please!) btm, tramcar bodies, tramcar preservation, newstead, tram 21

Colour photograph of parts of the 22E trucks stored at Newstead, October 1994. Photograph taken by Warren Doubleday. btm, tramcar equipment, newstead, maximum traction, 22e trucks

Yields information about tramcar 33 c 1994 and how it was presented at the time.Colour print of tram No. 33 on No. 2 road of the depot, c1994. Has Peters Ice cream advertisement and Eureka Roofing Tiles roof advertisements. Photograph by Warren Doubleday.btm, depot, tram 33

Yields information about the appearance of SEC single truck trams during 1945 and a photograph of a tramcar that later ran in Bendigo. Has a strong association with Wal Jack.Black and white photograph of No. 25, at the depot, taken on 11/1/1945. Photo by Wal Jack - details on rear in his hand writing. Has part of depot building in background. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.On rear in blue ink "No 25, Depot Ballarat / Jan 11th, 1945" and in brackets "ex MMTB".tramways, trams, depot, secv, tram 25

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the months before closure and the appearance then of Stones Corner.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 in Victoria St, looking back to Stones Corner building. Photo by David Clark 17/2/1971. Tram has just left Bridge St. Stones Corner building in the background, and Viscount Ambassador Caravans to the left of the tram having replaced the Caltex Service Station on this location. Tram has the destination of Victoria St.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 21 in Victoria St, near Bridge St, looking to Sturt St. 17/2/71. Ballarat Tramways, Photo 30, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, victoria st, stones corner, bridge st, tram 21

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's, the City Loop parking area and the Grenville St buildings.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 11 and 26 in the City Loop with the Grenville St buildings in the background. Photo by David Clark 17/2/1971. No. 11 and has the destination of "City". In the background are the Big W, Dickins store and Clifford and Young shops.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 1`1 & 26 in Sturt St at Lydiard St. looking to Bridge St. 17/2/71. Ballarat Tramways, Photo 27, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, sturt st, grenville st, bridge st, city loop, tram 26, tram 11

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the View Point Terminus.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 at the View Point terminus, with the stop signs visible on the adjacent pole. Tram has the destination of "View Point". Graeme Turnbull photograph, 13/3/1970.On the rear in pencil, "Ballarat Single truck car 21 at View Point terminus 13/3/70. Graeme Turnbull photograph. In ink in the top left hand corner, "13/3/70 and AA-27"tramways, trams, view point, wendouree parade, tram 21

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the east end of Sturt St and Grenville St.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No.35 in the City Loop, with the destination of "CITY". Graeme Turnbull photograph, 13/3/1970. Has the Dickins Food store in the background and Patersons. Tram has a Briquettes roof advertisement.On the rear in pencil, "Ballarat Bogie car 35 parked on the City Loop in Sturt Street, 13/3/70. Graeme Turnbull photograph. and in ink in the top right hand corner, "13/3/70 AA-27"tramways, trams, city loop, sturt st, grenville st, tram 35

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and the Sturt St near Lydiard St .Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 Sturt St, showing Special, east bound, with the SEC offices in the background. Graeme Turnbull photograph, 13/3/1970. Tram has a "Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen" roof advertisement. In the background are shops for Valpied (Fruiters?) and "Blast Off"On the rear in pencil, "Ballarat Single Truck car 21 outside the SEC Offices in Sturt Street, 13/3/70. Graeme Turnbull photograph. and in ink in the top right hand corner, "13/3/70 AA-27"tramways, trams, sturt st, secv, tram 21

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the early 1970's and operation in Albert St Sebastopol and schoolchildren being picked up.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 42 in Albert St at the Grey St Loop (Bala St) with a number of school girls standing at the front of the tram. Photo by David Clark, 17/2/1971. The Tram has a "Bliss Bombs are Anti Gloom" Roof advertisement and has the destination of Sebastopol.On the rear in ink "Tram No. 42 in Skipton St at Bala St passing loop (looking to Sturt St , Ballarat City). Ballarat Tramways, Photo 25, Taken by David Clark", with David's address stamp "4 Adeney Ave Kew 3101" with "Melbourne" underneath.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, schools, tram 42

Yields information about the Ballarat's tramcars in the mid 1960's before the white strip was extended under the dash canopy lighting.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 36 and a single truck car at the SEC's Depot Junction. No. 36 has the destination of Mt Pleasant, and a "Cook with Electricity" roof advertisement. A single truck stands behind.On the Rear in ink "Wendouree Pde, Ballarat 8/64" and a "L. Marshall-Wood Photograph" stamp on the rear.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, secv, depot junction, tram 36

Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat tramcars No. 25 during the mid 1950's and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 25 north bound in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Loop, 1950's with all the blinds drawn and destination of Victoria St. Shows the signage at the time at Gardens loop. No details of photographer. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 25

Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat tramcars. No. 27 during the mid 1950's and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 27 South bound in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Loop, 1950's. No details of photographer. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and a Briquettes advertisement on the front dash panel. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat tramcars No. 11 during the mid 1950's and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 11 North bound in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Loop, 1950's with destination of Mt Pleasant. No details of photographer. Tram has a Briquettes roof advertisement. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 11

Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat tramcars No. 30 during the mid 1950's and Gardens Loop.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 30 North bound in Wendouree Parade, Gardens Loop, 1950's with destination of Mt Pleasant. No details of photographer. Tram has a White horse whiskey ad on the front dash panel. Original negative scanned at hi res and image updated 1/6/2020.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 30

Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1, Yields information about Geelong Depot and tramcar No. 1Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing Geelong No. 1 leaving the Geelong depot entrance with a number of motors cars on either side with the Melbourne Electric Supply Company logo above the doorway. The tram has the destination of North. Photographed by John Webster given the markings on the side of the negative, early 1950's. Black and White print made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 2/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negative in ink is "EH35".tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tram 1

Yields information about the appearance of an unnumbered Geelong tram (28) in the depot and the step detailsBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative of part of Geelong 28 sitting in front of the depot shed. Photograph of John Webster, 21-8-1955. See Reg, Item 4228. Shows the step, safety screen and car body details. Photographed at the Geelong Depot. Reference to Reg Item 4231 for car number details, see Reg Item 4228 for the other series of three photos. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 8"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tramcar bodies, tram 28

Yields information about the appearance of an unnumbered Geelong tram 28 in the depot and the step detailsBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative of part of Geelong 28 sitting in front of the depot shed. Photograph of John Webster, 21-8-1955. See Reg, Item 4228. Shows the headlight on, details of the end of the tram and the inside of the depot / power house building looking towards the street. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 7"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tramcar bodies, tram 28

Yields information about the appearance of a 22E maximum traction truck on a Geelong Bogie TramBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the Maximum Traction 22E truck of a bogie tram, parked in the depot area. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955, shows the Builders Plate and the SEC logo. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EH 34"tramways, trams, geelong, depot, tramcar bodies, 22e trucks, sec

Yields information about the operation of the BTM and the management of tramcar operations. Demonstrates how information within tram crews and shed staff was distributed.Twenty eight page document within green card covers, folded A4 paper to form an A5 booklet titled "Ballarat Tramway Museum Operations Manual, Version 1.0, 1 January 1999" with a single page supplement, dated 28/1/99, with amendments, stapled into the rear of the book. Provides details of the manual, index, operational procedures, driver training, requirements, procedures, and some forms. Issued to existing workers and new workers at the time.trams, tramways, btm, operations, instructions, procedures