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Tramway Heritage Centre
Photograph Album (part of), Ray Pearson's Photo Album - Trams of Victorian Railways, Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong
... postcards. / NO. 4 THE LAST DAYS OF THE TRAMS / Despite opposition... postcards. / NO. 4 THE LAST DAYS OF THE TRAMS / Despite opposition ...Page 4 of Ray Pearson's Photo Album. Brown card page with two metallic look postcards (landscape format) placed on page using clear plastic photo corners. Both postcard images depict trams in Ballarat. Both postcards have come loose of two of their photo corners (top and bottom on the left) and are not secure on the page.Printed text to back of postcard at top: BALLARAT TRAMS / 1887 to 1971 / A series of four postcards. / NO. 2 EARLY ELECTRIC TRAMS / Electric trams first ran in / Ballarat on 18th Aigust, 1905. / Twelve of the horse trams were / converted to electric cars by lengthening them at both ends. / Eight of the remaining horse / trams were used as trailers to / the motor cars. / The electric trams were / given a secret trial during the / previous night to the opening / date, but the drivers clanged / the gongs so much that it / brought people out of their / beds in night attire. They / formed an unofficial guard of / honour around Wendouree / Parade. / The trams were gaily decor- / ated for Opening Day. As the / line of cars came down Camp / Hill (Sturt Street) filled with / local dignitaries, the brakes on / the last car failed and it crashed / into the one in front. The win- / dows of both cars were / smashed, and the occupants / who had been sitting in state / made an undignified exit. / Seating accommodation was / from 32 to 36. Six small electric / trams were purchased from the / Sydney Tramways in 1905 and / were converted to a similar / pattern to the 12 re-built / Ballarat horse trams. In 1906 / two open summer cars with / open cross seats (popularly / called toast racks) / were intro- / duced. These trams were packed at week-ends with / families en route to picnic by / the lake. A fine printed vertical line runs down the centre of the blank writing space to the left of the body text. Above is written: POSTCARD Printed text to right of image on bottom postcard: BALLARAT TRAMS / 1887 to 1971 / A series of four postcards. / NO. 4 THE LAST DAYS OF THE TRAMS / Despite opposition from reg- / ular tram users, the decision / was taken in 1971 to replace / the trams with buses. A brief / statement issued in July by the / Transport Boar marked the / end of the eighty-four years / during which the trams were an / integral part of the life of / Ballarat: “The change-over to / buses will begin on 23rd / August when buses will replace / trams to the Gardens via / Drummond Street North and / Victoria Street services. The / change on the Gardens via / Sturt Street West and Mt. / Pleasant will take place on 6th / September, and on the Sebas- / topol-Lydiard Street North / routes on Monday, 20th Sep- / tember.” A fine printed vertical line runs down the centre of the blank writing space to the left of the body text. Above is written: POSTCARDpostcard, ballarat trams, ballarat tramways, vintage trams, tram postcard, electric trams -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Classic Restaurant, Swanston Street, c 1970s
The Classic Restaurant, located in Swanson Street next to Young and Jacksons Hotel, was one of the many businesses owned by Ithacans in Melbourne's CBD. Nakis Raftopoulos ran the business during the 70 & 80s up until the property was sold and became a fast food chain outlet. The building has since been demolished as part of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel project. Many Ithacans who settled in Melbourne in the early years of the twentieth century opened restaurants In the CBD. From the 1950s onwards the number of these Ithacan owned businesses gradually declined and by the 1970s very few remained. The Classic Restaurant was one of the last remaining establishments in the CBD owned and operated by an Ithacan. A black and white photograph of the Classic Restaurant. It is a two storey building large printed letters spelling out the name of the business on the first floor of the building. Three sedans are in front of the building and two people are standing at the tram stop opposite the building.Painted on the second storey of the building: CLASSIC RESTAURANT/ GROUND FLOOR/ COFFEE LOUNGE. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Last Night I Dreamed Of Peace: An Extraordinary Diary of Courage from the Vietnam War (The diary of Dang Thuy Tram), 2007
The fascinating diary of a young Viet Cong doctor who died in the Vietnam WarTranslated by Andrew X PhamThe fascinating diary of a young Viet Cong doctor who died in the Vietnam Wardang, thuy tram, 1943-1970 - diaries, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - medical care - vietnam -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Timetable, "City - Belmont Tram Timetable commencing Monday 5th March 1956", 5/03/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields timetable information about the Geelong Belmont route, the last to close in Geelong, just prior to closure.Timetable, duplicated foolscap sheet, titled "City - Belmont Tram Timetable commencing Monday 5th March 1956". Issued prior to the closure of the Belmont line. Gives times to and from Belmont for each day.geelong, timetables, closure, belmont -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, "Third party claims for the last thirteen years", 17/05/1922 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about claims incurred by ESCo during the period 1909 to 1921.Report - typed quarto sheet, titled "Third party claims for the last thirteen years" 1909 to 1921 - dated 17-5-1922 - listing cases for each year, and costs and details when ESCo fare box cars were put into service.trams, tramways, ballarat, insurance, fare boxes, esco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Traffic Employees are required to be familiar with these instructions before qualifying to take up duties of Motormen.", c1940
Demonstrates training of tram drivers in Bendigo. Similar documents would have been used for Ballarat and Geelong.Instructions - 19 sheets (last sheet missing), stapled multiple times on the left hand edge, providing detailed instructions and guidance to trainee motormen. Has reference to T1F controllers, K36J controllers and instructions for Safety Cars (Birney). Has diagrams for electrical paths. Has a table of contents, covers electrical, faults, braking, failures of braking, emergency braking, dead man controls, signal instructions for Bendigo and General Instructions. C1940. See also Reg Item 3486 for another version. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, motormen, bendigo, training, signals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 7, 19/09/1971
Yields information about the last day of SEC Tramway operations in Ballarat and has a strong association with the archivist.Set of 7 - 35mm negatives, of the last day of operations in Ballarat on 19-9-1971 .1 - 34 and another bogie leave Skipton St loop .2 - At Urquhart St .3 - 39 outside Sebastopol Town Hall .4 - 42 crosses Albert St, note bus stop sign .5 - ditto with a "ancient" motor car in the view - the car is probably a lot younger than the tram. .6 - 37 leads 43, 34 and 40 in the City Loop at 5.40pm .7 - 42 on level crossing, Lydiard Sttrams, tramways, closure, skipton st, urquhart st, sebastopol, sebastopol town hall, city loop, sturt st, lydiard st, level crossing, tram 34 tram 39 tram 42 tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Set of 2, PMTT and HTT logos on Ballarat Tram doors, 19/09/1971
Yields information about the marking of the saloon doors of trams that came from Melbourne and in particular the PMTT and the HTTSet of 2 - 35mm negatives, of the last day of operations in Ballarat on 19-9-1971 taken by Warren Doubleday .1 - HTT Logo in a saloon door window glass .2 - PMTT logotrams, tramways, pmtt, htt, tramcars, glassware, doors, logos -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Digital Image, E-mail, John Phillips, "No. 569 Wednesday Photos Ballarat Trams 50 years since closure", 3/10/2021 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the tram services in Ballarat operated by the SEC and the BTM or BTPS in relation to celebrating the 50 years of closure of the SEC system.E-mail dated 22-9-2021, from John Phillips containing eight digital images titled "No. 569 Wednesday Photos Ballarat Trams 50 years since closure" with personally recollections. 1 - seven page e-mail when printed - last page blank Photos 2 - 12 and 21 in Lydiard St North - see btm5383i 3 - 40 in Lydiard St North - see btm 4133i 4 - 28 in Bridge St - see btm 3219i 5 - 33 at Cemetery gates - see btm8193i2 6 - line up of trams tailed by tram 21 in Sturt St West - see btm8193i3 7 - BTM 27 and 33 cross at Gardens Loop - see btm8193i4 8 - BTM 27in Wendouree Parade - see btm8193i5 9 - 27 and 38 - the base for a postcard photo - see btm1781i1 trams, tramways, closure, lydiard st north, bridge st, btm, cemetery, sturt st west, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach, 20/08/1951
The photographer notes that it was the last day of operation of No. 23, the Gold tram.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 8994 for a print.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, "Tickets used on the last runs of the Mt Pleasant & Gardens via Sturt St runs of the Ballarat Tramways", 1970
Demonstrates arrangements made by the TMSV to record the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in 1971 and has a strong association with the donor's activities at the time.Set of five tickets contained within an envelope titled "Tickets used on the last runs of the Mt Pleasant & Gardens via Sturt St runs of the Ballarat Tramways". Noted that it was tram 39, driver No. 11 and Conductor 31 on Sunday 5/9/1971 Describes each ticket, with number and use.. Contains one 5c City Section, two 13c, one 4c and 1 7c. See image for details. trams, tramways, mt pleasant, sturt st west, tickets, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Protest meeting, Feb. 1962
... Quiz" and "Trams and buses" - the last relating to buses..., concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 14 Feb ...Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 14 Feb and 19 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 7942.1 1 - "Protest Meeting" - report on a meeting of the ATMOEA, pressing for the retention of the trams and a full enquiry. Has a list of attendees. 2 - Set of four letters - "Bendigo letter On Trams", No. Tram!, "Tram Cost Quiz" and "Trams and buses" - the last relating to buses in Geelong. 7942.2 1 - "Public Transport Must replace trams - 16-2-1962 - report on meeting of the Trades and Labour Council the previous night, quotes TLC Secretary A. C. Williams 2 - "Tram Loss" - letter from W J Parsons, 3 - "Trams: No Decision by Council" - report from Council to the TLC, issues with Geelong, Mayor Sebastopol Cr Wilson 4 - "Stay at Home if Trams Go" - report from Ballarat Senior Citizens club, Mr Widmer representing the club and Armstrong St Traders 7940.3 1 - "Tram Protest" - report on the Australian Railway Union meeting result 2 - "The Profit Factor:" - Editorial of 15/2/1962, the SEC losses / profit, quotes Mr Stoneham Opposition Leader 3 - "Keep your Trams" letter from Miss Wight of Norlane re the poor Geelong services - full buses. 4 - two meeting notices 5 - report on the ALP meeting of 14-2-1962closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, staff, buses, concession fares, unions, alp -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Bendigo Meeting to moves to retain trams, Feb. 1962
Yields information about the views of various letter writers, Bendigo union views, Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 4 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 10 Feb to 13 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Bus v Tram" - 10-2-1962 - letter - from M Stewart of Sydney, say that the move to buses as in Sydney should not be allowed to happen. 2 - "Tram Facts" - 13-2-62 - letter - about the need for a private operator to run at a profit, higher fares - a public authority would maintain concession fares. 3 - "On the Lines" - 13-2-62 - letter - supporting the trammies. 4 - "Bendigo Meeting Moves to Retain Trams" - 12-3-62 - reporting on a meeting of 11-2-62- in Bendigo, well attended. Included the local Union Secretary, Mr G. T. James, State Secretary Mr C O'Shea, President Mr. S. Edwards, note that fares in Geelong had increased 100% since closure there. Mr Stoneham, noted that the petition to close the system must be laid in Parliament for 24 days. The current sitting would not last that long and it won't be considered until the Spring session.closure, atmoea, unions, parliament, bendigo, geelong, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, SEC Poster, about the acceptance of imperial currency, Feb. 1966
A poster issued to advise people of the acceptance of imperial currency at offices or on trams.Poster - SEC Poster, about the acceptance of imperial currency following the introduction of Decimal currency from 14/2/1966. Advises what multiples imperial coins would be accepted in at SEC offices and trams. Signed A C Sandow Branch Manager and has the SEC Ballarat branch stamp. See Reg Item 8344 for another poster. various pencil notations on the first page and the last page such as telephone numbers.trams, tramways, decimal currency, conversion, sec, posters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Glass negative, Harvey Studios, 1971
Yields information and has a strong association about the view from the central median strip of Sturt St possibly at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system.Glass negative mounted in a three side metal holder - three bogie trams at the City terminus, Sturt St north side with the ANZ bank and the Post Office in the background. tram 34 at rear. Photo by Harvey Studios, possibly on the last day or one of the closures given the number of people in the photograph with cameras - September 1971 Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.trams, tramways, sturt st, city -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Glass negative, Harvey Studios, 1971
Yields information and has a strong association about the view the City Loop in Sturt St possibly at the time of the closure of the SEC operated system from an elevated position.Glass negative mounted in a three side metal holder - three bogie trams parked at the city loop, led by tram 39 with the Grenville St intersection behind them. Also has the tram shelter. Photo taken from an elevated position. Photo by Harvey Studios, possibly on the last day or one of the closures given the information that bogie trams were parked in the loop on the last day of operations 19 September 1971 Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, closure, grenville st, shelters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Last Drinks: Sudden closure of 150-year-old pub leaves patron reeling", 9/07/2018 12:00:00 AM
Print of a website report in The Age, dated 8/7/2018 titled "Last Drinks: Sudden closure of 150-year-old pub leaves patron reeling" about the closure of the Sebastopol Royal Mail Hotel, written by Caleb Cluff of The Courier, printed in The Age on 9/7/2018. Has photo of the Hotel by Kate Healy, tram outside the hotel by Andrew Cook, a photograph of the original hotel building See pdf file for a complete article.royal mail hotel, hotels, sebastopol, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Invitation, "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees Association", Sep. 2001
Has a strong association with the "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees Association" gives a list of members for a planned 2001 re-union. Letter or invitation from the "Ballarat Tramways Past Employees Association" for a reunion function, 30 years since the closure of the Ballarat SEC system and five years since the last reunion. Gives details of the function, time, cost. Has a list of members on the sheet. President Jim Maher, Secretary Neil Robe. Has a note on the sheet "Did not take place" List has many new names and could well be ex SEC power supply department and other SEC areas or friends.trams, tramways, personnel, reunions, closure, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Roster, "Conductors Roster", Mar. 1970
Demonstrates aspects of the Ballarat Tramways management system of Conductors rosters interfacing with Drivers during the last full period of operation of the tramway from March 1970. Shows the services and how the various run or crew tables were arranged in relation to the overall timetable.Handwritten sheet on graph paper for the Conductors Weekdays Rosters for the arrangement on Mt Pleasant - Gardens and Victoria St - Gardens. Gives the various run numbers, sign on location, trip take times, notes on what to do with trams, sign off times, interface with other runs. Shows the full service where conductors were used and how the various run or crew tables were arranged. Undated, could be c March 1970. See 3428 for other conductors rosters and See Reg item 3429 for Drivers table.trams, tramways, timetables, sec, ballarat, crews, conductors, rosters -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, c1971
Yields information about one of the timetable boards provided in the Tramway Centre or city shelter.Black and white photograph of the timetable board showing first and last cars and short running for the Lydiard St North and Sebastopol lines in the shelter (Tramway Centre) at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St North. Gives times for Saturdays and Sundays. Note the spelling of Grey St. trams, tramways, ballarat, timetables, shelters, tramway centre, city, sturt st, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 19/9/1971?
Yields information about tramway operations possibly at the time of closure at the Sebastopol terminus.Black and white photograph of a crowded No. 42 at the Sebastopol terminus with the Royal Mail hotel in the background. Possibly taken on the last day of operations 19/9/1971. trams, tramways, sebastopol, closure, tram 42 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Tram waiting in Sturt St by Boer War Memorial, 19-9-1971
Image of a Ballarat bogie car waiting at the City stop with the Boer War Memorial in front. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. In the background is the National Mutual building, Golden Star Chinese Cafe, Georges Oyster / fish shop and Ballarat TV and Electrical store which looks a bit of wreck inside.Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, boer war memorial -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, No 40 in Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, 19-9-1971
... to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation..., with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last ...Image of Ballarat 40, Sturt St waiting to turn into Lydiard St destination Lydiard St Nth, with the driver chatting to person in front of the tram. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, No. 40 prior to departure from Lydiard St North, 19-9-1971
No. 40 prior to departure from Lydiard St North - Greg Triplett. The destination showing depot is incorrect - the tram ran through to Sebastopol. Two conductors are standing in the front of the tram, with many photos being taken at the time. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st nth, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Tramway signage at Lydiard St Nth terminus, 19-9-1971
Tram stop signs on a pole at the Lydiard St North terminus - comprising a "Cars Stop Here", timetable board giving first and last cars for Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays and an End of Section sign. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about tram stop signage at Lydiard St North.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, lydiard st north, tram stops, signs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, "SEC News", May 1972
... of the Bendigo tram system and the last gas lit house in Ballarat. SEC ...Magazine - SEC News May 1972 No. 157. Has an article, Bendigo "Trammies Rode into history", on the Trammies of Bendigo following the closure of that system in April 1972 and an article about what was believed to be the last gas lit house in Sebastopol, that was converted to electricity. Features photographs of Bendigo trammies, Jack Hogan, Harold Tueno, Alec Moss, Steve Rowe, Phil Knight, Barry Hopgood, Keith Townsend. Article notes those with over 30 years service with the SEC. The item, "End of the Gaslight Era" about the connection of electricity to a house in Sebastopol features photos of Minnie and Pansy Carnegie, SEC Mechanic Peter McCutcheon and Home Services advisor Gloria Reilly.Yields information about the closure of the Bendigo tram system and the last gas lit house in Ballarat.Magazine - 12 pages, black and white photographs and news items, centre stapled.sec news, secv, bendigo, closure, gas lights, electrical equipment, electricity supply, ballarat, trammie -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 4, SEC Wendouree Parade depot site, Jul. 1973
Yields information about some of the SEC Wendouree Parade depot after it had been demolished.Set of four Colour 27 x 27 mm slides in plain white cardboard mounts of four views of the SEC Wendouree Parade depot site with the buildings demolished and the site cleared. The second slide shows the Trackwork still in position in the roadway and the last the view from Gregory St. Slide not dated - building demolition works commenced July 1972. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.ballarat, tramways, trams, sec depot, demolition, depot, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... trams in the City Loop, c1971. Leading tram No. 37 - last day... the storage of trams at the City Loop on the last day of operation ...Yields information about the storage of trams at the City Loop on the last day of operation of the SEC tram system. Has a strong association with the SEC Sales department of the mid 1970's.Copy slide - white / black plastic mount of four bogie trams in the City Loop, c1971. Leading tram No. 37 - last day of operations. Prepared by BTPS Sales - photographer not given.Has written on the slide - "BTPS Sales" and "19/9/1971"tramways, trams, closure, city loop, grenville st, sturt st, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - digital Images
Yields information about the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat system and the city Loop area.Digital image of a photograph taken on 19/9/1971 by Campbell Duncan of four bogie trams lined up at the City Loop on the last day of operation. 39 at the end of the queue. trams, tramways, city loop, closure, sturt st, night photo, last day -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster - Framed Notice, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Our Safe Working Days Score", 1950's
Demonstrates the safety record of the SEC Ballarat depot, has a strong association with the workers and Yields information about their performance and dates.Timber framed box, glass fronted, Masonite back, painted black on the edges and front with a slot on the underside and metal catch screwed to the timber that allowed a preprinted poster to be slid out from the base. The poster titled "Our Safe Working Days Score", provided with secured to the poster, four metal sheets pressed with three rounded edges to allow a paper strip to be slid in from the right hand side and secured. Poster has been preprinted for the SEC Electricity Supply Department". The top strip gave the name of the location "Ballarat - Tram - Depot", the second strip - no sheet present and purpose not known, date since the last event "9-4-69" and the previous best score - "982" days.trams, tramways, depot, sec, safety, personnel