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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lakeside Tramway" - letter to the editor, 22/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTPS Museum ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 22/3/1973 - a letter to the Editor from D. Menzies of Malvern about the work being done by the BTPS, its involvement in the Camberwell Exhibition at the Civic Centre and the lack of support from Ballarat people compared to Bendigo.date in blue ink of "22/3/73" along bottom edge of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, letter to the editor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Preserving the Trams", 27/03/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTPS Museum ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 27/3/1973 of the BTPS seeking public support for donations and support for its works. Describe the purpose of the BTPS, what it has done and its future planning and that donations are tax deductible.date in blue ink of "27/3/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, fund raising -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A top attraction", 24/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTPS Museum ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 24/4/1973 of a photo of tramcar 27 at the Museum site (BTPS) on display with three children at or near the doorway. Tramcar on the dash panel has the sign "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 miles in Ballarat" on the front apron. Captions notes children names as "Louise, Genevieve and David Hanzl" and mentions BTPS as an attraction.date in blue ink of "24/4/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, btps, museum development, displays -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Gazette (Ballarat), "Goodbye to a piece of Ballarat's history", 18/07/1973
Newspaper clipping from the Gazette (Ballarat) dated 18/7/1973 with a photo of the removal of the money chute at the SEC show rooms in Sturt St. Accompanying article notes the use of the chute from about 1934, and quotes Mr. Arthur Walker (87 years old) of Durham St. Ballarat who worked as a sub-accountant from 1906 recalling the method of transporting the cash on the last tram to the Powerhouse.date in pencil "18/7/73" and "Gazette" in upper right hand of cutting.trams, tramways, sec, sec showroom sturt st., cash handling, demolition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The city was sorry it scrapped its trams", 15/09/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 15/9/1973 of an editorial piece about Sydney rueing the day it banished its trams to oblivion, now wants them back again. Mentions that Melbourne has retained its trams as well as the views of the then NSW Transport Minister, Mr Morris and his recent trip to San Francisco and German cities.date in blue ink of "15/9/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, public transport, tramways, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover the Tramlines" - letter to the Editor, 2/10/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, of 2/10/73 - letter to the Editor - from a Mrs. S. A. Howard of Baird Street Ballarat, asking the tramlines in Barkly St. Ballarat be covered over rather than removed, just in case that are needed in the future. Notes that this was done in Sydney.date in blue ink of "2/1073" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, barkly st., tram line removal, track removal, reinstatement -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, Sturt St at night, late 1960's or early 1970's
Demonstrates post card making by a major postcard manufacture, late 1960's and yields information about Sturt St at night.Colour postcard with serrated edges of a Ballarat bogie tram at dusk in Sturt St, parked in City Loop. with Town Hall in background. Tram has destination of "CITY". Photo includes illuminated Paterson, T&G, Myer and the Vegas theatre signs. Has many parked cars in Sturt St, with red lines from the tail lights of vehicles moving on image. On rear , printed in dark green ink is the card details etc. "Ballarat, Victoria, Sturt St, Ballarat at dusk looking to the Town Hall." Nucolorvue card, BT 69. 2nd copy - in good order. See also Reg. Item 1176 for colour slide of this view. 960 copy 1 - made by enlarging postcard to an 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 208H x 296W. Stored in same box at rear of large photos area in an A4 plastic folder. trams, tramways, ballarat, town hall, sturt st., tram 8 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Biscay Greetings, Bourke St Melbourne
Colour postcard with serrated edges of Bourke St. Melbourne from Parliament house with MMTB Z8 and about 6 W7's in photo, along with many motor vehicles. Also shown are the Safety Zones and stops. In image are buildings along either side of Bourke St., featuring the sign of the Salvation Army City Temple in the top left hand corner, Mittys, and a Kwikasair van by the outbound safety zone. Tram Z8 has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." and showing route 89. On rear of card is name of company "Biscay" and caption "New Z class tram in Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria." and card number BG98 in dark brown ink, along with space for stamp and address. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, bourke st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, Spring St Melbourne
Colour postcard with serrated edges of MMTB Z class tram No. 2 in Spring St. Melbourne about to turn into Bourke St. Has two people stepping out of tram onto safety zone (no barriers). Tram has destination of "CITY - SPENCER ST." In background are the buildings of the Windsor Hotel, the Imperial Hotel and Nauru House. On rear of card is name of company "Nucolorvue" and caption "Melbourne Australia / Melbourne's new Z class tram Number 2.", card number NCV1419 in place for postage stamp, and copyright and symbols. See Destination City re introduction of Z class trams (1975)trams, tramways, spring st, melbourne, z class trams, tram 30, tram 25, tram 28, tram 5, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue postcards - Bendigo
Series of six (6) Nucolorvue postcards with serrated edges of scenes around Bendigo featuring Bendigo trams under the operation of either the SECV or the Bendigo Trust. 963.1 - "The Cenotaph and Alexandra Fountain" at Charing Cross. Has Bendigo bogie car in background. Also the Beehive building and Ezywalkin shoes. Nucolorvue postcard BE41 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.2 - "Tram No. 25, a maximum traction car built in 1916. Now operated by The Bendigo Trust between Central Deborah Mine and Emu Point." Features No. 25 in Bendigo Trust colours with Coca Cola and Bendigo Timber Co ads on the roof. On nearby pole is a "Bendigo Talking Vintage Tram" signs. In background is the Beehive building and other buildings near Charing Cross. Nucolorvue postcard BE52 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.3 - "Birney Tram No. 30 decorated for a Royal Tour occasion. The Bendigo trust operates this tram and others on a tourist service between Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House at Emu Point." Features No. 30 decorated for a visit of Prince Charles, 26/10/1974 with crown, Australian and English flags. Has Myer building in the background. On adjacent pole are two signs "Cars stop on Request". Nucolorvue postcard BE 44 on rear and information in green ink. 963.4 - "The Central Deborah Gold Mine and a vintage tram operated by the Bendigo Trust" Features Birney No. 28 at the mine terminus. Nucolorvue postcard BE48 on rear and other information in green ink. 963.5 - "Charing Cross Bendigo Vic." featuring SECV trams 5, 19 and other bogie car crossing street heading for Quarry Hill. Has Fountain Plaza building in background. Nucolorvue and other information in brown ink. 963.6 - "The Sacred Heart Cathedral looking from High St." Has tram 25 in Bendigo Trust colour running along street in front of Cathedral. Work to complete the spire on the Cathedral underway. Nucolorvue postcard BE47 and other information on rear in green ink. Bendigo Vintage Talking Trams - K.S.Kingstrams, tramways, bendigo, the bendigo trust, charing cross, royal visit, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 41, passing depot junction with Lake Wendouree in background. Tram has been fitted with dash canopy lighting and tiger stripes, but prior to large white painted panel under driver's windows. Still has large triangles on front panel. On roof is advertising sign 'Electric Cooking is Matchless" Has destination of "Mt Pleasant". Photo shows track work into depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper.On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot trackwork, lake wendouree, ballarat, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat trams 13, 26 and bogie car in the City Loop. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. In background is Morseheads building and another single trucker heading onto Bridge St. Tram 13 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, 26 has briquette ad and the bogie car has an SEC Ad as well. Bogie car has front or east trolley pole up, as if to run back to Bridge St. All trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel. Tram 13 has the destination of "CITY"On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.city loop, sturt st., ballarat, tram 13, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour postcard size print of SEC Ballarat tram 28 on No. 3 road at SEC Wendouree Parade depot. Photo dated 23.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram 28 has "Twin Lakes" sign in multiple colours on front panel, and what appears to be a CASTROL and an SEC ad.. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but not the large white strip on the front panel and has small triangles on the front panel Tram 13 has the destination of "DEPOT via Drummond St."On rear top left hand corner "23.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.depot, ballarat, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
967.1 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 4 and 17 at a crossing Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cook and a White Horse whiskey ad on front panel. Tram 4 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has two ad panels on roof and two ads on front panel including one Cohn's' Drinks. 967.2 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 26 in Mitchell St. crossing Hargreaves St. heading for Charing Cross. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has two roof ads and one ad on rear drivers panel. In background of photo are the buildings along Mitchell St. looking down along Mitchell St and into View St. Has Plaza theatre sign in photo above tram. On right hand side, is a van marked "Carrier M. Slattery". Tram has destination of "Quarry Hill" in rear box. 967.3 - Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo tram 19 on the North Bendigo line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Has destination "Nth Bendigo" and SEC roof ads and drivers panel ad for Briquettes.On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, mitchell st., north bendigo, tram 4, tram 17, tram 26, tram 19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 2 and 17 at the California or Thorne St. Loop on the Eaglehawk line. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 17 showing destination of "Eaglehawk", has two SEC ads on the side re Electric Cooking . Tram 2 showing destination of "Quarry Hill", has various ads. On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, eaglehawk, tram 2, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour postcard size print of SEC Bendigo trams 26 and a single trucker at Charing Cross with Mitchell St. in the background. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. 26 showing destination of "Eaglehawk" with two SEC ads and another ad on the front dash panel. Single trucker has a Castrol ad on the roof. In the background are various buildings along the east side of Pall Mall and along Mitchell St. Pole by the front of 26 has directional signs "Melbourne" and "Heathcote / Echuca". On rear top left hand corner "21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting typical of an aged person.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1962?
Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo Bogie tram at Charing Cross. Photo undated, but could be 21.11.1962. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white strip under the driver's windows. Photo out of focus. Has a SEC roof ad and another ad on the roof, non SEC. In background are the various buildings along Pall Mall. Tram well loaded with passengers. Can see the Ezywalkin, The Beehive and large a Mobilgas sign. Two copies held.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1960's
Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo trams 7 and 21 at Charing Cross. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo taken during last years of Bendigo. Trams have dash canopy lighting and large white strip under the driver's windows. Tram 21 showing "North Bendigo" and 7 showing "Golden Square" destinations. Photo has Cenotaph, fountain and buildings on the south east corner of Mitchell St and Pall Mall in background.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 7, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1960's
Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo trams 7 and 21 at Charing Cross with two bogie trams by fountain. Printed on AGFA paper. Photo taken during last years of Bendigo. Trams have dash canopy lighting and large white strip under the driver's windows. Tram 21 showing "North Bendigo" and 7 showing "Golden Square" destinations. Taken at same time as 971. Photo has Cenotaph, fountain and buildings on the south side Charing Cross in the background, including ANZ bank and RACV office.bendigo, pall mall, charing cross, tram 7, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1960's
Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo trams 24 and 20 parked on the Bendigo depot access track. Tram 24 on bridge showing destination "SPECIAL" with 20 in background. Tram 24 has two roof ads, do not appear to be SEC ads. Depot buildings in background. Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting and large white strip under cabin. Printed on AGFA paper.bendigo, depot, tram 24, tram 20 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 1960's
Colour postcard size print of an SEC Bendigo tram 26 at the Eaglehawk terminus. Printed on AGFA paper. Tram has SEC roof ads, both re Electric cooking. Has Eaglehawk Post Office, Town Hall and Mechanics Institute in the background. Tram fitted with dash canopy lighting and large white strip under driver's windows. Photo undated, taken late 1960's or early 1970's. Tram has destination of "Eaglehawk".eaglehawk, bendigo, post office, town hall, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, B. Groves?, 7/12/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of five SECV Bendigo trams at the North Bendigo tram terminus during a 1962 tour. Tram 28 (Birney), another Birney and then three single truckers at the terminus. All have their poles turned to return to the City. Photo shows the nature of the location of the terminus; open paddocks. All trams have been fitted with dash canopy lights. Taken on AGFA paper. On rear is a stamped date "- 7.12.62", looks like a machine imprint.On rear "Tram Tour Bendigo / Mr. B. Groves / 333 Pascoe Vale Road / Essendon W5 / Vict." In top right hand corner is the number "1175" In the stamp appears " 110B / Photo / The? / -7.12.62"birney, bendigo, north bendigo, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 21, leaving Charing Cross for Golden Square. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Tram has a good load of passengers on it, with all blinds drawn, showing destination "Golden Square". Fitted with roof ads "Electricity best for Cooking" and an ad Mamouneys - Furniture and Carpets. A Cohn's drinks ad is on the front dash panel. Photo has the Ezywalkin store in background and the City Club Hotel in the right hand side of the photo. Photo dated 21.11.1962.On rear top left hand corner "21 / 21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting, typical of an aged person.charing cross, bendigo, golden square, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo trams 2 and 4 at Charing Cross. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Trams have dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo dated 21.11.1962. Buildings on corner of Pall Mall and Mitchell St in background. Both trams fitted with roof ads and dash canopy ads - White Horse Whiskey. Shows "safety zone" arrangements. No. 2 has destination of "Quarry Hill" while 4 has destination of "Eaglehawk". Has a number of passengers boarding trams. Note "PYE" name on radio tower mast.On rear top left hand corner "2 and 4 / 21.11.62" in very wavy handwriting, typical of an aged person.charing cross, bendigo, mitchell st., safety zone, tram 2, tram 4 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 17 at Eaglehawk Terminus. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at about the same time as 977, 21.11.1962. Has Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post office in background and war memorial. Tram showing destination of "Quarry Hill". Photo shows how tram line extended past the town hall with the white posts visible. Tram has White Horse Whiskey ad on front dash panel and two SEC "Electric Cooking" ads.On rear top left hand corner "17".eaglehawk, bendigo, town hall, post office, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 23/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 23 outside the Bendigo Post Office in Pall Mall. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo dated 23.11.62. Tram showing destination of "Depot". Tram has "Hutton's" ham or bacon ad on front dash panel, with to SEC roof ads "Electric Cooking" and "Switch to Electric Cooking".On rear top left hand corner "17 / 22.11.62" in very wavy handwriting, typical of an aged person.bendigo post office, bendigo, pall mall., tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, 21/11/1962 12:00:00 AM
Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 3 travelling High St Eaglehawk towards the Eaglehawk Terminus. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at about the same time as 977, 21.11.1962. Has Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post office in background and shops along the south side of High St. Tram showing destination of "Eaglehawk". Tram has White Horse Whiskey ad and another on front dash panel and two roof ads. In photo are advertisements for "Hutton's Bacon" and "Sennett's Ice Cream" on shop roof advertisements.On rear top left hand corner "3"eaglehawk, bendigo, town hall., high st, tram 3 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s set of 19, Mar. 1972
Set of 19 black and white prints, all 89mm square of Bendigo trams, date machine printed on print is "Mar 1972". 981.1 - Tram 21 at North Bendigo terminus, with level crossing in background. Has destination "Golden Square" and two SEC roof ads. 981.2 - tram 2? at Eaglehawk, with destination "Depot", two SEC roof ads and "Leo A. Hughes Photographer" on side of building in background. 981.3 - tram 2? at Eaglehawk, side on view. 981.4 - tram 26 at Quarry Hill terminus looking back into city. 981.5 - tram 7 en route to North Bendigo at the site of the Bridge St. loop. Has a Peters Ice Cream truck and Sandhurst Fruit Juices truck on right side of photograph. 981.6 - tram 2 at Quarry Hill terminus. 981.7 - tram 2? at one of the loops on the Eaglehawk line, inbound? 981.8 - bogie tram at Charing Cross with fountain in background. Side on view looking south. 981.9 -trams 7 and 21 on Golden Square/North Bendigo line with bogie tram in background, at Charing Cross. Same as item 972. 981.10 - bogie tram at Charing Cross - has buildings in south west corner in background, including Colonial Mutual Life and an advertisement for the Herald newspaper. 981.11 - trams 25, 7 and two other trams at Charing Cross. 981.12 - trams 2 and 26 and three others at Charing Cross. 981.13 - tram 25 at Golden Square terminus, with Rodda's Golden Square Hotel in the background. Tram showing destination of "Nth Bendigo" 981.14 - tram 24, showing "Special" on depot access track. Has two Johnnie Walker roof ads on side. 981.15 - as above, but tram on bridge outside depot. 981.16 - trams 25 and 28 at depot 981.17 - tram 24 showing "Special" on depot access track with a single truck car in background. 981.18 - trams 2 and 26 at Charing Cross. Has advertisements for "Armstrong Tyre Service" and "Cohn's drinks" on buildings in background. 981.19 - Bendigo 2 at location?, about to enter a loop or double track section. Has hotel in background. On rear of each photo in the top left hand corner is a print number 1 to 19 in ink and location notes, generally "Bendigo"trams, tramways, charing cross, bendigo, golden square, quarry hill, tram 2, tram 21, tram 7, tram 24, tram 26 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1960's
Black and White print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 18 and four other trams (two bogies and two Birneys) at Eaglehawk tram terminus on a tour. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be during early 1960's. Tram 18 has destination of "Railway Station", also has a white disk indicating a tram in a convoy. Also has a good photo of the "Cohn's Drinks Quench" advertisement on the front dash panel, as well as two SEC roof ads.trams, tramways, eaglehawk, bendigo, tram tours, high st, specials, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1960's
Black and White print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo trams 29 and 28 (Birney's) at night at the Charing Cross terminus for the Golden Square - North Bendigo route. Trams have dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at during early 1960's. Has the Beehive Stores building, "Dad and Dave Cafe" and "W.I. Jones Chemist" store in the background. Tram 28 has a SECV briquette ad on the roof.trams, tramways, pall mall, bendigo, charing cross, tram 28, tram 29