Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/8/1971, with a photo of two Davis Bus Line buses travelling in Sturt and Drummond St., with a bus stop sign in the foreground and white marks around former tram stop signs on poles. Caption notes the buses replaced trams servicing Victoria St and the Gardens via Drummond St. North and that other services will be replaced over the next four weeks.In red ink in upper central right hand corner, "24/8/71" On sheet of paper, various ink marks and 1963/4 dates. Possibly paper used by Donor at his job with the former machinery makers, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, drummond st., sturt st.

Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in particular the Victoria St line. Has a strong association with the article author.Set of two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 23/8/1971 (corrected date), of two items in the paper about the closure of the trams in Victoria St. The main item written by a staff reporter recalls the days of travelling regularly on the tram when a student going to and from school, Saturday travelling and as a means of transport. Second item in the same cutting reports on the closure of the Victoria St. route the previous day. Mentions the interest in the trams, the BTPS, and police protection that was not needed. Photograph accompanying the article is of a driver turning the pole at the Victoria St. terminus of tram No. 31. Second clipping, from The Courier, dated 8/9/1971, reports on a collection of historic tram photos in the Commonwealth Bank for the next two weeks, presented by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. 1068.2 - full page of The Courier, 23/8/1971, added 10/9/2013 and image added.In red ink in upper right hand corner, "21/8/71" of the first cutting and "8/9/71" in red ink in the top right hand corner of the second cuttingtrams, tramways, closure, victoria st., tmsv, displays

Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in particular the changes made to Bridge St.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 23/8/1971 (newspaper date, with page 10), with a photo and associated caption of Council employees painting out parking lines in Bridge St. in preparation for a bus stop. Has a single truck tram in the photo heading along Bridge St. for the city. Caption notes that the work was being done in preparation for the bus service introduction. Photograph taken either Saturday afternoon after shops closed or on Sunday as street has very few cars in it. See Reg item 3767 for print of photograph. 1069.2 - copy of cutting, image added 10/9/2013, from a donation by Dave Macartney.In red ink in upper central right hand corner, "21/8/71"trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, bridge st, bus stops

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, page 3, Friday 25/5/1973, of the Ballarat Apex giving $100 to the BTPS the previous day. Has photo of the Club President, Mr John Harley handing the cheque to Mr. Hal Cain (President BTPS) with Apex Treasurer and President Elect Mr Ron Weste and BTPS Vice President, Mr Maurie Calnin looking on. Quotes both parties about the donation. Scan of the whole newspaper item added 28/3/2011.In pencil in the top right hand corner of the item - '25/5/1973'trams, tramways, ballarat apex, donations, btps, museum establishment

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 31/5/1971, titled "Society formed to Preserve Trams" (newspaper date, with page 2), about the formation the previous day of the BTPS at a meeting of the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee with a membership of 55 people to retain a tourist tram system for Ballarat. Gives names of the elected office bearer, details of proposals, some costs, alternative sites and that a tram was chartered before the meeting. 1071.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. Second cutting dated "14/7/71" from the Courier titled "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams" of the three stage plan for phasing out of the trams in Ballarat. The plan was announced by Transport Regulation Board the previous day. August 23 - Drummond St North and Victoria St., Sept. 6 for Gardens via Sturt St and Mt Pleasant and Sept 20 for Lydiard St. North and Sebastopol. 1071.2 - as above, original clipping, donated by Dave Macartney, added 10/9/2013In red ink in upper right hand corner of second cutting, "14/7/71" Has numerous pencil and pen marking from previous use, possibly at Ronaldson and Tippet where the donor worked.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, transport regulation board, tram services, btps

Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side, with one hole through each cutting. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 28/4/1971 about a plan by Mr Donald Fraser of Lindfield (NSW) to retain the tramway around Lake Wendouree and use Sturt St. as well as Ripon St. Item has map (see image) showing the proposed route and some comments about tramway museums, museums in general and static preservation. Part of the item in the first column is missing. Second cutting dated 3/5/1971 with headline about the possible revival of horse drawn trams in Ballarat. Item also looks at Council's Tourism Committee considerations for retaining trams in Ballarat, relaying lines, reconditioning overhead, looks at costs of running horse drawn trams versus electric trams. Quotes Cr. J.Chisholm, Committee chairman. 1072.2 - duplicate of second cutting added 26/2/2017 from donation of Ruth NelsonIn red ink in upper right hand corner of first cutting "28/4/71" and in upper left hand corner of second, in pencil, "3/5/71". On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet. 1072.2 - in ink on top edge "Courier 3/5/71"trams, tramways, lake wendouree tramway, horse trams, museum establishment, tramway museums

Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 19/8/1971 of two photos of a bogie trams in Sturt St. The first one with tram 40 derailed near the intersection of Sturt St with another bogie tram behind. Both trams showing destination of "Special". The photos are associated with a tram tour for Ballarat North Technical School. See Reg items 3765, 3766 for actual prints of the Courier photographs. Second cutting dated 23/7/71 discusses the replacement of the trams with buses, the various dates and trams being sought for preservation after closure, including the City of Ballaarat, the Borough of Sebastopol and the BTPS. Quotes Mr. Pellas, the manager of the Mid-Western Electricity Supply Branch. Newspaper cutting has been altered by cutting to fit the required space on the sheet, and possibly has left out a line in the last column.In red ink in on the first cutting, adjacent to the photo caption "19/8/71" and on second cutting, "23/7/71" in red ink on the right hand upper side of the cutting. On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, tram tours, derailments, closure, bus replacement

Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from the Courier, Ballarat, Monday April 19, 1971, titled "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists" front page as it gives the price (of 6 cents) and number of pages (16), with the article about the first positive move to establish a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade as a historical feature and tourist attraction was made with the formation of a project committee yesterday. Covers the formation of the Lake Wendouree Tramways Museum Committee, 50 people attending the meeting at Brown Hill, mentions Mr. Maurice Calnin, Mr. C. (Bill) Jessup, (spelt Jessop) and gives notes on proposals, other similar museum and potentials. Item was spread over two pages, second part on page 13. Both sections have been cut out and pasted adjacent to each other. 1074.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. 1074.2 - front page of The Courier. Note the report on the Victorian elections on the lower part of the cover. Item added and image updated 10/9/2013.On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps

Newspaper clipping from a newspaper (possibly Melbourne Sun) of 17/9/1970, reporting on the a head - on collision or accident between tram and a semi trailer in Ballarat the previous night. Reports on the injuries to the passenger (Maree Matthews), truck driver (Ronald Cox) and the tram driver (Ian Tierney), gives names and details, time of collision, location and the name and account of an eye-witness. Location given as Victoria St. and Queen St. Reference item with Reg. No. 551 for photo and other details of references etc. See also items Reg Nos. 1088, 1089.In red ink in upper right hand corner, '17/9/70'trams, tramways, accidents, 20, victoria st, collision

Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 18/9/1971 reporting that the last electric tram in Ballarat, to run tomorrow night, will have a special guard. Police and other officials will prevent stripping by souvenir hunters. Quotes Paul Nicholson of the BTPS, gives details of last run, when trams started in Ballarat, the replacement by buses and that one will be retained in Ballarat to run around Lake Wendouree until Christmas and one to come to Melbourne next week as part of tourism week.In blue ink on top of cutting "SUN 18/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, security, last tram, bus replacement

Yields information about the last tram to leave the Borough of Sebastopol at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system and the people involved.Newspaper clipping from the Melbourne Sun of 21/9/1971 with photo of the Ballarat Mayor, Cr. J. A. Chisholm with his wife and a driver and conductor (of the last tram), reporting that the trams were given a rousing send off and have now been replaced by buses. Tram showing destination of "Depot". .1 - Print of original photograph print added 14-3-2016 from the donation to the Museum by Karelyn Satter Feb. 2016.In blue ink below the photograph "SUN 21/9/71", On the rear of the photograph has the stamp of "Harvey Studios Ballarat"trams, tramways, closure, cr. j. a. chisholm, last tram, bus replacement

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 14/9/1971 advertising their special Souvenir Edition of the various eras of the Ballarat trams. Includes a photo of horse tram No. 7 and bogie tram No. 43. Gives date of production , booking details and deadline date. 1078.1 - similar advertisement that appeared in The Courier 9/9/1971 added 20/11/2013.In black ink below the item "14/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, courier, advertisements, souvenirs

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 11/9/1971 reviewing the book "The Ballarat Tramways" by Keith Kings - 75cents. Has two photos in story, bogie tram 43 and horse tram 7. Gives details of the production, publisher, size and scope of the book. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.In blue ink in the upper middle of the cutting "11/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, keith kings, souvenirs

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier Editorial of 18/12/1971 about the reconstruction of Sturt St. to remove the tram tracks and the debate about whether cars should park along the central median strip. Dec 19 was the start of the annual SEC grant for road restoration in the Ballarat area where tram track are located. Discussion over whether there should be centre of the road parking.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, sturt st, city of ballaarat

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat News?? of 13/10/1971 about the Annual General Meeting of the Daylesford Historical Society and the work it has done over the last 12 months, its collection, with a photo of SEC Ballarat tram being unloaded in Daylesford with former mining school smelting chimney in the background. Mentions Mr. Stan Hoath as President and Mr Tom Evans MLA who chaired the meeting during the election. Item on the top of the cutting has "Published every Wednesday Ballarat, Wednesday, October 13, 1971". See Reg. Item 2914 for the same photo, different caption.trams, tramways, daylesford, 11, stan hoath

Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 9/6/1977 of the recovery and planned resurrection of Ballarat tramways' horse drawn overhead platform wagon by the Junior Group of the Ballarat National Trust. Has two photos of the recovery of the vehicle at Sovereign Hill lookout the previous Saturday. Quotes the President of the group, Mr. Geoff Hendy about their plans, including donation to the BTPS at a later date.trams, tramways, overhead, horse drawn vehicle, national trust, tower wagon

Newspaper clipping from the The News, Ballarat of 24/8/1983 about the opening of the new SEC Norman St. depot by the Minister for Minerals and Energy, Mr. David White, the previous Friday. Has photograph of the SEC General Manger (Rowan Weatherhead), the Minister and Acting Manger mid-western division (Neville Morris) of the official opening of the depot. Item covers the history of the power supply in Ballarat, the tramways, power distribution, number of customers. Second photo is of the group of Ballarat conductresses. Also covers the proposed consolidation of the SEC offices to Norman St and the eventual closure of the Wendouree Parade office. See Reg item No. 239trams, tramways, secv, ballarat power supply, wendouree parade, norman st

A4 size copy of p256 of Oct. 6 1905 issue of the Light Railway and Tram Journal, describing opening and details of electrification of Ballarat Tramways in 1905 - details of power supply, trams and personnel. Also mentions ESCo's owners, the British Insulated Wire Co. Hi res scan of copy and letter added 26-5-2016.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, opening, electrification

A photo album, spiral bound with 10 cardboard sheets with photos of late Alf Twentyman cable car set on covers. Each sheet coated with a glue and overlain by a plastic sheet. Album contains 34 photos of BTM W3 661operating in Melbourne 1989 on a charter for Yapper Tours. - no date on photos. Photos taken at Preston depot, South Melbourne loop, Camberwell depot, Thornbury depot, Preston Workshop gates, Sth Melb. depot, Victoria Parade, St Kilda, Brunswick depot, Victoria Market and Kew depot. Also six photos of W1 427 at Kooyong and Dandenong Roads, St Kilda, Batman Avenue, Swan St. bridge, Hawthorn and Wattle Park. See also Reg Item 5986 for a larger more formal album of photographs. Sample of images added 19-12-2016trams, tramways, w3 class, melbourne, w1 class, yapper tours

Sheet of Masonite with a printed sheet of paper, glued and then varnished with a hole in the top of the sign. Prepared to act as a notice or a sign to intending passengers to Board BTPS or BTM tram service at Gardens Loop. Wording "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Winter Service PLEASE BOARD VINTAGE TRAM AT GARDENS LOOP NEAR KIOSK TRAM RUNS ONLY AS REQUIRED" Image added 24-12-2016 See 1979-1980 Annual Report.trams, tramways, btps, timetables, signs, tram stops

Ballarat Vintage Tramway sales poster for use in trams, roof ad., laminated fawn sheet, single sided, advertising sales items and display cases - backed onto heavy cardboard which was part of a former or older sales poster, in particular tea spoons and badges (27 and 38) - orange colour - has been cut on one side. Photo prints of display items. Images added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, btps, posters, sales, roof ads

Ballarat Vintage Tramway sales poster for use in trams, roof ad., laminated fawn coloured sheet, single sided, advertising sales items and display cases - backed onto heavy cardboard which was part of a former or older sales poster, in particular post cards, button badges, and car sticker. Old poster was orange colour - has been cut on one side. Post card of tram 26, and 27/38, most ripped off. Half car sticker and overlays of price changes. Has holes where button badges were placed. Images added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, btps, posters, roof ads, sales

Ballarat Vintage tramway sales poster for use in tram roof ads - laminated fawn coloured sheets, advertising sales items and display cases - backed onto heavy cardboard, orange coloured - underside would have been a poster for other older sales items. Image added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, btps, posters, sales, roof ads

Ballarat Vintage Tramway 'Welcome Aboard' poster for use in trams roof ad racks. Laminated fawn colour sheets, welcoming passengers aboard. Backed onto a former sales poster (button badge sheet - wire on rear and holes for badges) orange coloured. Second copy added 10/06/06 - glued and stapled onto cardboard back with an extension at the bottom to fit into roof racks. Image added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, btps, posters, roof ads, welcome aboard

666 - Ballarat Tourist Tramway "Welcome Aboard" poster - printed in green ink on white paper, mounted onto heavy card for use in a tram roof ad. 666.1 - Six paper copies of the poster prior to be used in the tram. Have been rolled for storage. Image of 666 added 24-12-2016trams, tramways, roof ads, welcome aboard, btps

Single sheet of printed paper, collected from a magazine (p59/60) with two black and white photos of Ballarat and one colour of Bendigo. Photo 1 - 260mm long x 122mm high, photo of north east Ballarat from Town Hall, looking out to Black Hill. Photo similar to Reg. No. 102, but buildings on corner of Grenville and Bridge St has a Plume sign instead of a Mobilgas Ad. This indicates early to mid 1950's. One tram in loop in one in Bridge St. Also has a "Neptune" sign in photograph. Photo 2 - 195mm long x 75mm high - from north east corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts looking towards Town Hall and Craig's Hotel. Photo includes SEC bogie at tram stop and the front end of bus travelling east in Sturt St. Photo 3 - 230mm long x 156mm high - colour printed photo of Pall Mall, Bendigo from west side (by Post Office), looking towards the Shamrock Hotel. Photo includes signs for "COR Motor Spirit", "Tanox Paint" and the rear of a Bendigo to Huntly bus. See item Reg. No. 102trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, pall mall, oil companies

White paper bag printed on side with green ink, "Ballarat Tourist Tramway / Botanic Gardens - Ballarat / on the western shore of Lake Wendouree" in capitals. Bag has serrated edges top and bottom, folded and glued joins. Hole in one corner for string connection (not used). Also printed in old style logo of tram 31. Image added 20-12-2016.trams, tramways, commerce, sales, btm, btps

Colour postcard with serrated edges of Ballarat tram No. 11 at dusk in Sturt St, just west of Lydiard St. with Town Hall in background. Tram has destination of "GARDENS via Drummond Nth", with a "TWIN LAKES" sign on rear driver's apron of tram. On pole in front of tram is tram stop sign and a section sign. Pole painted with tram stop sign as well. On rear , printed in dark green ink is the card details etc. "Ballarat, Victoria, Looking to the City Hall, Sturt Street at sunset." Nucolorvue car, BT 65. \ trams, tramways, ballarat, town hall, sturt st, tram 834

Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 11 at the Gardens Loop, in the early 1950's. Tram painted in post WWII colour scheme, has large reflective triangles on the drivers cab ends. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant. In background of photo on a pole is the SEC timetable board. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06On rear is a caption by Jim Seletto.trams, tramways, ballarat, gardens loop , tram 11

Yields information about the Hospital corner view with a tram turning into Sturt St. on a bleak day,Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 35 turning from Drummond Street into Sturt St. at Hospital Corner. Tram has destination of Victoria St . Ballarat Base hospital buildings in background. Photo includes details of the trackwork and road condition at this location. Colour photocopy, laminated, of this photograph on display 4/2000 at 02-02-06 Digital Image of this photo added 7/2010 - see image i2. More detail in the digital image photograph. Peter Bruce Title: "35 Hospital Corner"trams, tramways, ballarat, hospital, sturt and drummond sts. , tram 35