Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Herald?, 1/2/1975, titled "Tourist Trams run again", reporting on the opening of the Ballarat Tourist Tramway by the SEC Chairman, Mr. Trethowan. Notes the BTPS as one of only three to incorporate part of their original system in a museum.opening, btps

3267.1 Laminated with plastic sheet both sides, printed on light green card for BTPS membership card for years 1980 - 1981. Features sketch of a tram, No. 31. The name of the member "Mrs. C. Dean 42", has been typed on the rear of the card. Details that the person is a financial member, entitled to free travel on BTPS Public services. 3267.2 - 2nd copy added 10/06/2006, copy issued to P.Winspur 76, but unlaminated.trams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Newspaper clipping from The News, (published by The Courier) Ballarat, 2/9/1981, "Color the Tram", as part of the colour competition by the BTPS for the 20th anniversary of the closure of the tramways in Ballarat. Has a drawing by David Frost of No. 14 picking up passengers. Detailed the closing date, judging criteria and the prizes. 3178.1 - cut from the newspaper by BTPS. 3178.2 - supplied by the Australian Press Cuttings Agency, with slip of paper adhered to the top right hand corner, with details of the newspaper and the date "2-Sep 1981" stamped on. "2 - Sep 1981" stamped on top in purple ink and "Ballarat Trams" in pencil in the top left hand corner.btps, anniversary, colouring competition

Black and white negative - 4 scanned images - of the laying of the first track inside the BTPS depot - placing sleepers and rail on No. 3 road. May or June 1972,trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 18, outside the depot. Photo Bill Scott 11.3.1996 Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 18

Yields information about the appearance of BTPS tram 33 in 1985.Colour print of BTM / BTPS tram 33 in Wendouree Parade, March 1985. Appears to have John Phillips driving. Has a Sovereign Hill roof advert. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Tourist Tram going around Lake Ballarat March 1985. J O'D"trams, tramways, btps, tram 33

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "26,427 passengers for trams", reporting on the BTPS's 1976 AGM held at Electra Hall. Reports on the plans of the Society, acquisition of trams ex Lismore and Melbourne, the surplus, office bearers.btps, agm, electra hall

Has strong association with the event of laying the track across Wendouree Parade during Nov. 1975, an essential task to enable the re-opening of the tramway by the BTPS.Bromide of a black and white photograph of rails being laid to cross Wendouree Parade to access the new BTPS depot access track. Excavation done, first main curve rail being positioned using a crane. Date of photograph late November 1974. Depot Junction in background. BTPS Annual report states that site work began 22/11/1974. Photographer unknown. Bromide made c1994 for possible publication, but not used. See also Reg item 3506.1 and .2 for other photos on the same day. See 1974 - 1975 BTPS Annual Report page 4.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, track laying, depot junction

Colour postcard of SECV Ballarat No. 26, photographed in Wendouree Parade during possibly late 1975 by W.J.Kingsley for the BTPS postcard. Tram has St Aidans Drive destination and "TRAM RIDES" signs. Tram in SECV livery. Has "Nothing Beats Briquettes for heat" advertising board on side. On rear is a note regarding the tram, the BTPS and its operations, printers name and photographers name, with place for stamp and address. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, btps, postcards

BTPS membership card for years 1978 - 1979 printed on very light green card for. Features sketch of a tram, No. 31. The name of the member "Mrs. C. Dean 42", has been typed on the rear of the card. Details that the person is a financial member, entitled to free travel on BTPS Public services. 2nd copy added 10/06/2006 - copy issued to P.Winspur 76 3rd copy added, ex C.Dean 20/06/06 - unused.trams, tramways, btps, membership cards

Shows the state of the body of that the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society recovered of the 1887 Horse Tram from the rear of a property in Anderson St Balllarat. The body was built by Duncan and Fraser in Adelaide. The tram body was reconstructed by the BTPS and made operable by the Museum in 1992Yields information about the condition of the body of Ballaarat Tramway Co. Horse Tram No. 1 of 1887. Set of two digital images of the recovery of Ballaarat Tramway Co. Horse Tram No. 1 on 13-12-1985 .1 - Body placed on a tandem trailer in Anderson St, Ballarat .2 - Body of Ballarat Horse tram No. 1 on a set of wheels at the depothorse tram, btps, ballarat, tram no. 1, tram recovery

Yields information about the City of Ballaarat the time of the Mayor's report to the City Council, about the events, industry, transport and other issues within the City.Photocopy of part of City of Ballaarat's Mayor's Report for 1975 - 1976. Originals held in the Ballarat Library. One page with photo of BTPS operation in Wendouree Parade.trams, tramways, city of ballaarat, trams, civic history, btps

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "Preserving Ballarat trams" 2/1/1979, the activities and plans of the BTPS. Quotes Graham Jordan, the number of trams, drivers and fund raising. Has a photo of Graham Jordan, Andrew Hall and Stephen Butler. in front of Nos. 33 and 40.btps, depot

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 26/4/1975, titled "Gathering of tram museum enthusiasts" reporting on the first meeting of the group that was to form COTMA, provides details of those attending and conference organisation. Has a photo of the official luncheon: F Rogers (Town Clerk), Mrs Rogers, Lady Nicholson, BTPS President Maurice Calnin, the Mayor Sir Arthur Nicholson, Clyde Croft BTPS Secretary, Bill Kingsley Conference Organiser and Bill Jessup BTPS Vice President. Notes speakers were Phil A'Vard, A Wymond of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Peter Kahn of Sydney. Item incorporated with the cutting the item "No 31 tram is pride of Perth", about the movement of No. 31 to the West Australian Tramways Museum and its representative at the conference of Jack Stanbridge. Has the newspaper date glued to the item.cotma, btps, conferences, pets

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 13 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo Bill Scott April 1991. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 13

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 14 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo Bill Scott Feb. 1981. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 14

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 38 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott - 11.3.1996. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 38

Newspaper clipping titled "Old tram comes home for spare parts". About the return to the BTPS from Maryborough of Ballarat tram No. 32 the previous day. Quotes Richard Gilbert about the tram and the Museum. Has a photo of tram being unloaded in Wendouree Parade.Small item about the BTPS recovering tram 32 from Maryborough in 1986. Notes the history of the tram and the purpose the tram brought home at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 8-4-1986.btps, maryborough, tram 32, transporting trams, tram acquisition

Yields information about the BTPS depot c1975 and its surrounds.Digital image of No. 27, 38 and 14 on the BTPS Depot fan c1975. Shows the track layout prior to landscaping and the long grass on the south side.trams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 27, tram 38, tram 14

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 671 outside the depot, photo by D. Hutchesson 30.11.1995 Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, w4 class, tram 671

Black and White photograph of BTPS volunteers (3) packing track - No. 1 and 2 road points, with No. 26 in the background. Photo taken c1974 as No. 26 in use as the "Museum". tramways, trams, btps, depot, trackwork, tram 26

Small item about the BTPS's three legged cat and the story about the loss of its leg. Of some importance to those who worked at the time.Newspaper clipping, from The Courier, 21-8-1984, from the Tuesday Column, titled "Curiosity maimed the cat" , about the BTPS's three legged cat. Features a photo of the car on the front bumper of tram 38. Notes the story of the loss of the leg.btps, cat, depot

Significant in being a poster distributed by the SEC in Ballarat to advise passengers of the new fares to apply from a specific date and the scale of the increase.Foolscap Sheet, glossy one side only, titled "Alteration to Fares", under the SEC and "Ballarat Tramways" heading. Gives details of fare increases to apply from Thursday 1 Sept 1966. Gives details of route fares, one to four sections, special city sections, scholars' monthly tickets, newspapers, packages and parcels and chartered trams. Printed by Alex King & Sons Print, Ballarat and signed by F. K. White Manager.On rear in black ink 'BTPS 615"trams, tramways, fares, sec, ballarat

Significant in being a poster distributed by the SEC in Ballarat to advise passengers of the new fares to apply from a specific date and the scale of the increase.Foolscap Sheet, glossy one side only, titled "Alteration to Fares", under the SEC and "Ballarat Tramways" heading. Gives details of fare increases to apply from Sunday 26-1-1969. Gives details of route fares, one to four sections, special city sections, scholars' monthly tickets, newspapers, packages and parcels and chartered trams. Printed by Alex King & Sons Print, Ballarat and signed by F. K. White Manager.On rear in black ink 'BTPS 616"trams, tramways, fares, sec, ballarat

Significant in being a poster distributed by the SEC in Ballarat to advise passengers of the new timetable to apply from March 1970, reduction in services prior to closure, due to reducing crew numbers and to save money.Foolscap Sheet, glossy one side only, titled "Alteration to Fares", under the SEC and "Ballarat Tramways" heading. Gives details of timetable changes for Ballarat, commencing 16-3-1970. Gives details of service frequencies. Printed by Alex King & Sons Print, Ballarat and signed by F. K. White Manager. 21 copies held. See Reg Item 2474 for a mounted version of this poster.On rear in black ink 'BTPS 617"trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat

Black and white print of BTPS 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite site store following its return from Melbourne in Feb. 1979 Australia Day Parade. Alongside is tram 661. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 14 stored at the Sebastopol offsite store during June 1979Black and white print on Kodak paper dated June 1979tramcars, tramways, ballarat, tram 14, btps, sebastopol, offsite store

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 26 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott Dec. 1987. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 26

Colour print of BTPS/BTM tram No. 27 running in Wendouree Parade. Photo by William F. Scott Dec. 1987. Print was used in the Museum Tramcar record or Tramcar Register sheets. trams, tramways, btps, depot, tram 27

Has a strong association with the completion of the track fan at the BTPS depot during 1985 and yields information about the method of construction.Black and White photograph of the construction of No. 7 road at the BTPS Depot, 8/2/1985. shows the points installed and some rail laid out pending bending. Photographed by Dave MacartneyOn rear in ink "No. 7 road takes shape. Within three weeks, the track was complete to the back wall of the shed, lifted and packed in use. Label "Photo Page 34 top Reduce to 5 1/2" x 2 7/8". and in bottom left hand corner "Photo Dave Macartney" See April 1985 Trolley Wiretramways, trams, btps, trackwork, track laying

Yields information about the appearance of 661following its repainting by the BTPS.Colour photograph of BTPS tram W3 661 on access track after completion of repainting in MMTB chocolate and cream paint style. Has destination of South Melbourne depot. 2nd copy ex William F Scott added 14/7/2009.ballarat, btps, tram 661