Newspaper clipping titled "A lot of surprises in half a century" from Adelaide Mail 7/1/1950, with photo of King William St. with horse trams and notes on life 50 years before that and what was happening in 1900. Item written by Max Fatchen. Record updated and image added 21/9/2013.trams, tramways, adelaide, horse trams, social history

3 No. 2 x 7d Solomatic Machine issued bus tickets for Merrylands Bus Co. (Sydney) - see attached sheets - on blue grey paper, 1 No. 1/2d paper flimsy ticket No. 28559 on cream paper. Image of list added 29/9/2013 - see related documents for details.trams, tramways, merrylands bus co., tickets, machine issued tickets

Demonstrates an important part of Ballarat's tramway operations during the Second World War when Conductresses and many women were employed by the SEC and yields information about materials printed for the Australia Remembers exhibition in 1995 by the BTM.Seven colour printed A4 sheets used on the "Ballarat Trammies at War" exhibition at depot and CHHA fair. .1 to .7 printed on coated paper for use in bubble jet printers, .8 - A4 size white photocopy paper. 249.1 - Welcome poster - used at depot 249.2 - "How did they cope"? 249.3 - "Coping with conditions" 249.4 - "Conductresses Triumph!" 249.5 - Credits poster - used in video tape only. 249.6 - Credit poster - used in exhibition. 249.7 - Any further information 249.8 - 12 sheets - script for video tape. Paper - Ink jet paper by Gilbert Paper - "Jet-Tech" - 92 brightness, 210x 298, Made in USA - Menasha W 54952. Images of items added 29/9/2013.trams, tramways, exhibitions, ballarat, world war ii

Ten captions or label cards used in the Museum's exhibition entitled "Australia Remembers". Printed on ink jet coated paper, used Microsoft PowerPoint, BJC4000 printer, & Glued onto heavy card. Each has 2 Velcro dots on rear. .1 125 x 252 Group of Conductresses by No. 29 .2 87 x 270 Secret of Mrs. Mitchell's success - Treasure Tram .3 50 x 255 Fund raising - under Conductresses Triumph! - photo .4 102 x 250 Fund raiser float caption .5 75 x 237 Tram statistics caption - used for the two graphs .6 96 x 177 First conductresses ready to go .7 62 x 248 Replica headlight caption .8 75 x 263 Headlight drawing note .9 60 x 244 No. 27 caption .10 57 x 260 Women at work for the SEC Image of cards added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, btm, exhibitions, world war ii

Books, posters, letters and bromide sheets for background information and use in Australia Remembers (1995), commemoration - 50th anniversary of end of second world war. 255.1 - three copies - 1 item with 4 Velcro dots on rear, Australia Remembers logo poster - gloss paper, minor creases, three colours, 420 x 286. 255.2 - A4 size, 40 page and card cover background information book - "Australia Remembers", 1945 - 1995", published by Department of Veteran Affairs, 1994 Canberra. Gives brief history of Australia's involvement in Second World War, 297H x 210W, no damage. 255.3 - letter from Victorian Committee to BTPS dated 28/2/19905 - white paper with colour logo, A4, BTPS received stamp in top right hand corner - crease in top left hand corner. 255.4 - 8 page A4 size magazine format on Australia Remembers events, issued in Jan. 1995 - 297H x 210W - no damage. 255.5 - single sheet - A4 size, black and white, and colour bromides of Australia Remembers logos in various screens. Produced by Department of Veteran Affairs. Has been cut on left hand side. Images added 19/10/2013.trams, tramways, world war ii, australia remembers, 50th anniversary, commerations

Significant in being a detailed set of instructions for parking trams, hand overs, relief, responsibility for the security of the tram, including leaving the tram unattended. Regrettable incidents have happened. Issued 1961. Reg item 3459 has a more detailed set of instructions.Single foolscap sheet titled "Special Order to Motormen (49/1)" giving instructions regarding 1) Responsibility (for trams), 2) Relief on the road, 3) Controller key, 4) Air brake handle, 5) leaving tram unattended. Dated 20 July 1961. Printed from wax stencil. See Reg Item 3459 for 25-1-1965 issue and 5371 for an undated issue. Image of item added 20/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, trams, secv, instructions, operations, braking

263 Single sheet of heavy paper, printed both sides, folded into 8 pages, containing side elevation of 1 horse tram, 5 electric trams, 3 motor buses and 2 trolley buses, with photo on cover and title sheet. On rear has three illustrations of tickets and a summary of historical dates for period 1878 - 1978. 263.1 - ditto, but on yellow paper - unstamped - two copies. Images added 20/10/2013.Stamped on front "Supplement to Trolley Wire"trams, tramways, adelaide, mtt, sta, horse trams, buses

Yields information about tram 14 and a charter at the time of the closure of the Ballarat system.Newspaper Clipping reporting the hire of tram 14 by the Apex Club on Sept. 19, 1971 for a farewell tour. On rear has an item (pastoral) on turning first sod for Ballarat's Historical Park - Sovereign Hill.On rear "The Way we were" supplement - Ballarat News - 9/12/?1trams, tramways, ballarat trams, closure, apex club, tours

Photocopies of original newspaper clippings from the Ballarat Courier. Originals of cuttings held - see notes below. 278.1 - "Tram makes farewell trip" - photo of No. 43, near dusk on Mt. Pleasant route, fire station in background. - Sunday Sept. 5, 1971. - Courier Monday 6/9/1971 - A4 sheet. - (See Reg. Item 2907 for actual copy of cutting) 278.2. - "Last Journey for 39" - report on tram 39 last trip to Mt. Pleasant by Judy Graham - page 1 of Courier, 6/9/1971 - A4 sheet. - See Reg. Item 2908.1 for actual copy of cutting and 2908.2 for 2nd part on page 2. 278.3 - "Tram Change Uneventful" - report in the Courier of 24/8/1971, day after buses started on Victoria Street and photo of overhead dismantling (A4 sheet). - See Reg Item 1065 for actual copy of the cutting. 278.4. - "Many will miss tram" - report in Courier, Monday 23/8/1971 - following closure of Victoria St. route on 232/8/1971. Photo of No. 31 at Victoria St. (A3 sheet). (See Reg Item 1068 for actual copy of cutting). 278.5 - "Pieces of Tram History" - item in Courier of Wed. 22/9/1971 of tramway Supt. Mr. Denmead, handing over tokens and sample tickets to City of Ballarat - 2 photos - A3 sheet. - (See Reg Item 1846 for actual copy of cutting). Record updated 11/9/2013 for actual cuttings held. See Page 57 of KS Kings, "Ballarat Tramways"trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, closure

Yields information about the form used in Ballarat and Bendigo by the SEC to enabling ticket checking by Inspectors on the trams.Sheet of paper printed to enable Conductor or Motorman to fill in starting ticket number to allow ticket inspector to check tickets en route. Printed with boxed, ticket prices, route, times etc and space for date and signature. Used on Ballarat and Bendigo tramways. Supplementary Trip Waybill, with values 2d to 1/-. See also Reg items 68 and 3079. Image added 31/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, tickets, forms

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 and Bendigo. Issued to crews.Booklet with orange card cover and 12 pages, numbered 1 to 10, side stapled, off set printed giving details of fares, revised in June 1963 for both Ballarat and Bendigo, to come into force on 1/8/1963. Has details of sections etc. Was shown as being approved by the Governor in Council on 25/6/1963. Adjust the City Section fares only. See Alan Bradley notes in references re this. Full pdf copy added 28/5/2019. Alan Bradley advised 25/4/2005. In the "Courier" of 26/6/1963, the adjustments to fares from 1/8/1963 were announced. They were only for adjustments to city section fares. Fares outside the city area remained unchanged. The SEC promoted these as being cheaper city section fares. Tom Evans gave me a copy of a poster showing a Scotsman boarding a tram. The caption was: "Now! It's cheaper to travel by tram! Beats walking every time!" New economy city fares. From Dawson St to the Railway Station return, & from Dawson St to the east end of Bridge St or return, 4d. From the intersection of Lydiard & Sturt Sts - To Dawson St, east end Bridge St, to Railway Station 3d. trams, tramways, secv rules, by-laws, tickets, fares

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 and Bendigo. Issued to crews and how an amendment could be made.Single sheet of paper for updating 1965 By-Law. Amendment printed both sides, 2nd page upside down with gummed portion on top (bottom of 2nd page) - used to revise fares in Jan 1969, for Bendigo and Ballarat from 26/1/1969. Approved by the Governor in Council 14/1/1969. See also Reg items 66 for another sample, and 1297.1 for use in a by-laws book. Eleven (11) additional copies added 10/7/05.tramways, trams, secv rules, by laws, tickets, fares, ballarat, bendigo

Fold out sheet coloured map, 12 portions or folds, - title - "Map of Melbourne's Trams and Bus routes and all night services" map shows trams lines, route numbers, terminal points, bus routes, railway lines, blow up of city area with places of interest and key. On rear details, places of interest, suburb index, index to routes, first and last services, Sunday am services, all night bus services and locations of depots and head office. 2nd copy added 11-8-2006. Images of document - scanned to A3 size and overlapping added 30/10/13 On rear "out of date" stamp and 1 "cancelled" stamp - red ink.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, tram & bus services, all night services

Demonstrates notes prepared by the TMSV for tours of the Ballarat and Melbourne systems and the nature of the notes.Five page spirit duplicated notes to act as a guide to visitors to the International Convention of Railway Modellers, Melb. 1970. Index, history of TMSV, map of Malvern depot, model trams, exhibition notes, place of Melb. Tram interest, notes and map on Ballaarat. Missing is pages 6, 7, and 8 - noted in index on page 1. Pdf image of document added 31/10/2013.trams, tramways, melbourne, ballarat, tmsv, model tramways

Yields information about the impact of a snow storm in Wendouree Parade.Photo of an ex HTT Bogie tram travelling northbound in Wendouree Parade, near Windmill drive Nth, during a snowstorm. Photo taken prior to fitting red battery lamps and white triangles etc. Between 1946 & 52. Some suggestion of 1948. See also item 290. Two copies on file 289.1 and 289.2 289.2 - added 1/8/1997 - ex BTM display. Original donor unknown. Photo area slightly different to that of 289.2.trams, tramways, ballarat, bogie trams, wendouree parade, snowstorm

.1 - Modern Tramway & Rapid Transit Review - May 1975 issue, Vol38 No. 449 p157. - from the Part One of Three part article Ballarat Tramway System history, with Map of System complied by W.J.Wyse 3/62 from sketch by A.T.Marshall with various photos of Bendigo and Ballarat. Part 1 of "A Museum Trilogy", written by John Price and David Menzies. .2 - Modern Tramway & Rapid Transit Review - August 1975 issue, Vol. 38, No 451, p267, part 3 of 3 part article, Bendigo, with map of system, by W. J. Wyse 4/62, completed from sketch by A.T. Marshall, along with various photos. Part 2 of "A Museum Trilogy", written by John Price and David Menzies. Record revised and images of cover, index and article added.Both issues with biro "75c"trams, tramways, trams, rapid transit, ballarat tramways, bendigo

Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer and William F Scott.Printed 6 page fold out pamphlet on Ballarat Vintage Tramway, Featuring 4 black and white photos, 2 maps; one of old Ballarat system, and one part of Lake Wendouree with green boarders and some type face in green ink. Prepared by W.Scott for BTPS in 1984/85. 2nd copy added 1/1/2012trams, tramways, btps, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens

Yields information about how the BTPS promoted the tramway, with the Design by the printer.294.1 - Double side pamphlet advertising Tramway and BTPS, featuring tram 26 on one side and location map and details on reverse. Printed in dark red colour. 2nd copy added 6/5/06 and images added 294.2 - as above, but without ACN Number and red in colour on heavier paper. 2nd copy added 1/10/06 and images updated.trams, tramways, btps, ballarat vintage tramway, botanical gardens

Demonstrates documentation necessary when Melbourne W4 671 returned for operations in Melbourne.A4 sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. 303.1 - found in tram upon return to Ballarat - 13/5/1996 303.2 - good condition copy ex Peter Winspur. Check on box contents 25/8/01 showed that 303.2 has been removed elsewhere or is missing. Item 303.1 has been changed to 303 by rubbing out the .1 Image added 16-11-2013 trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class

In house periodical produced by the AETM for its members and friend, pre-printed covers and page 2, with Vol No. and date hand stamped. Photo of A1 on front cover. 307.1 - Vol. 1 No. 4 - August 1966, features items on "Green Goddess" Trolley bus, reports, display in No. 42, , replacement parts and visit of MTT Publicity Officer. 307.2 - Vol 1 No. 6 - June 1967, Museum to open in July, Assistance from the EW&S, AGM, new members (includes N. Gower), Trolley bus No. 417 and electrical equipment ex Rapid Bay. Image added 16.11.2013trams, tramways, aetm, sth australia., adelaide

Book - 12 page book with card covers, detailing the TMSV's Kilmore horse tramway operation with photographs (11), 2 side elevations of tramcars and 1 map. Photos B&W, side stapled with red outside cover.Price sticker "1-45" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, horse trams, tmsv, kilmore

Black & white photograph of M&MTB 'E' 41 on Balloon loop at St. Kilda 4-1-1943. Tram has painted white strip under drivers windows, above headlight and bumper bars (part) and on edge of footboards. Has Kew-Cotham Road destination. Route 69. See inscription markings for further details. Note: the tram class was originally and E, but maximum traction cars were later classified by the MMTB as "C"; see Destination city p14. Tram was later to become SECV Ballarat No. 38. Hi Res image and of back added 10-12-2013 Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.On rear in ink. 'M&MTB, 'C' class No. 41 (Maximum Traction Trucks) ex Prahran & Malvern TT. car on Balloon Loop, Esplanade St. Kilda, (opp. Luna Park). St. Kilda - Cotham Rd. Kew line - route No. 69. 4-1-43' Has been stamped 'W.Jack, No. T337, copyright'.trams, tramways, mmtb, st kilda , tram 41

Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB driver run table used for the 1979 Australia Day (29/1/1979) Cavalcade with BTPS tram No. 14. Gives time ex Preston and times ex Spencer & LaTrobe and ex Swanston and car in at Preston depot. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne, australia day

Yields information about the arrangements for the Australia Day Cavalcades and the way crews were arranged.Heavy card printed as a M&MTB Driver's table, used for the Australia day (26/1/1980) cavalcade for BTPS No. 40. Gives time ex Preston, Spencer St (Flinders St.) and ex Simpson St shunt and times back to Preston workshops. In blue and red ink. Image of items added 2/11/13.trams, tramways, mmtb, btps, melbourne australia day

333.1: Glossy postcard with the edges raised above the photo, of Bourke St c1900 to 1910? of Bourke St. looking east at GPO, on corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets. Cable trams and horse drawn vehicles in photo as is pole lines for telephones, with multi core cables . On base of card is title 'Bourke St. Melbourne, showing General Post Office'. In bottom RH corner is 'No. 1'. 333.2 Copy of above. On rear are areas for Address and Correspondence. On rear side is Publisher details (GPC Depot Melbourne) with Melbourne misspelt. Rear is finished in off white card, while front has a light pink finish. Photo printed using a photographic paper. 333.2 - a copy photo of 333.1, can embossed surround - same size, plain back. trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams, bourke st., gpo

Black & white photograph of Ballarat Town Hall taken from diagonal opposite corner, 1 parked car by Town Hall. Taken on the Sunday of the Queens Birthday weekend of June 1967. On Ilford paper.On rear in blue ink 'June 1987'trams, tramways, ballarat, town hall

Two colour pamphlet describing the history of the Australia's first electric tram service - Box Hill to Doncaster in 1889. Pamphlet folded into 3, with 1 photo and copy of timetable. Includes notes on brochure preparation and other facts about City. Printed on off-white paper, with a reddish brown colour for headings and photo background. On rear noted as "4th edition 8/74 10M-VM". Folds into three. (Image btm351i1) 351.1 - similar to above, but without 4th edition notes. Gives a list of the other pamphlets and notes Andrew Lemon's book on Box Hill published in 1977. (Image btm351i)trams, tramways, box hill, city of box hill, doncaster

Bogie tram 37 at the Sebastopol terminus, about 1971. Tram ready to depart for Lydiard St. North, has Royal Mail Hotel in view, with two cars (Holden and a Vauxhall?) in photo, shows overhead and pan quite well. No borders on photo. Copies details: copy 1 - has borders, copy 2 ditto and laminated. Hi Res scan of the negative added 8/5/2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, sebastopol, royal mail hotel , tram 37

Photograph of front of depot, over exposed for building but Ok for trams within depot. Three single truckers on 1,2 and 4 roads. ? on 1, 33 on 2, and 12 on 4.trams, tramways, ballarat, depot , tram 33, 12