Report titled "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Seventeenth Annual Report, Financial Year ended 30th June 1936", together with appendices. Has a table of contents, graphs and appendices. Notes on Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong page 24. Enclosed within the report is a with compliments slip. Note this full document can be accessed on the Parliamentary Library Annual Reports database. Yields information about the activities of the SEC through its Annual Report.Annual Report - 60 foolscap pages, stapled within grey coversStamped "Brisbane Tramway Museum Society J150/3" on the first page. Written in red ink "Ballarat, Bendigo Geelong tramways page 24" with pencil underlining.tramways, trams, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, reports, electricity generation

Set of 16 colour prints taken by Graham Jones for the TMSV of the transport of Ballarat Scrubber from the SEC Depot to the TMSV Bylands site on 21/9/1971. See Reg item 6444 for a photograph of the photographer standing by the tram by Lil Butler. 1 - SEC despatch docket dated 21-9-1971 2 - 4 - tram inside the depot and being jacked up 5 - 8 - tram loaded on truck and outside the depot 9 - Foreman Stan Lakey standing on the footstep 10 - close up on the farewell messages 11 - 13 - on its way to Bylands 14 - 16 - at Bylands and being off loaded. trams, tramways, scrubber tram, sale of trams, sec depot, tmsv, bylands, tram scrubber

Yields information about the purported achievement of tram 27 reaching 1,000,000 miles and the TMSV Tour and the Lake View loop, showing its relationship with the Ballarat A power station and the removed set of points that were used to construct 0 road at the SEC depot in 1956.Digital image of a Black and white photograph of Tram 27 at the Lake View Loop in Wendouree Parade during the celebrations of the tram completing its "millionth" mile in Ballarat on Saturday 29 June 1968. Note that the south end points of the loop have been removed. The Ballarat A Power station fence is in the background. Tram showing "Special", has banner "This tram has just completed 1,000,000 (million) miles in Ballarat" on the front of the tram during the TMSV Celebratory tour. See also Reg Items 1878 and 7990 to 7995 for other photos of the day by Mal Rowe. Note: A review of the tram car mileages by Dave Macartney, showed that it was actually 900,000, due to a carryover error.trams, tramways, tmsv, million miles, lake view, wendouree parade, crossing loop, ballarat a power station, tram 27

Part 1 - Ballarat Horse Trams - notes that much of the details was supplied by the late Inspector James. Part 2 - Electric Trams - gives dates for the withdrawal of the ESCo cars, routes, SEC and extensions, including the Forest City signals. 11 pages of a typed article or research report on foolscap paper titled "History of Ballarat Tramways - 1887 - 1953", written by Wal Jack, Gestetner printed. With the file is a set of A3 size laminated photocopies, provided by the donor. See also Reg Item 6419 for another copy.trams, tramways, sec, esco, ballarat, sec, horse trams, tramcars

Yields information about the tram depot during August 1967.Set of 2 Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham. .1 - No. 34 in the depot building with two other trams in the view as well (43?) .2 - View of the depot building with trams 31, 34, 43 and ?tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, tram 34, tram 31, tram 43

Yields information about the depot and trams during August 1967Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham of No. 17 (Gardens via Drummond North) in Wendouree Parade between Macarthur St and Haddon St after dropping off a lady passenger and young child at a tram stop. The tram has a Twin Lakes and SEC Briquettes roof advert.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, tram stops, tram 17

Yields information about the tram depot during August 1967.Kodachrome white cardboard mount 35mm slides - dated August 1967 taken by Les Fordham of No 21 in the depot yard, with the trolley pole tied down around the bumper bar. Tram has a SEC Roof advert that Everything is under control in my all electric kitchen.tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, tram 21

Yields information about significant damage to one end of tram 27.Set of two digital images of Ballarat tram No. 27 following a major accident 19/1/1963, The two images show the damage to the tram. The SEC workshop staff constructed a whole new end roof and the join between the two ribs can be seen in the No. 2 end of the tram. Alan Bradley’s June 2019 article on 27 at Page 8 talks about a semi-trailer demolishing the driver’s cabin of 27 at the Mair Street intersection of Drummond Street North – on 19/1/1963.trams, tramways, accidents, workshops, tram 27

Poster titled "The New System of Fares and Sections to be Introduced on Sunday, 3rd October 1937" produced by the SECV, Ballarat Electric Tramways. r. Provides information on the SEC control, the method of payment, sections, fares, weekly, school, scholars, luggage and parcel, View Point Services and Tourist Ticket. Signed by H. N. Hornabrook as Manager. Has printer's name, Tulloch and King in the bottom left-hand corner. See Reg. Item 2488, page 30 for another copy 8251 for the associated map/fare poster that was used in tramcars.Demonstrates the work the SEC undertook to provide information on the new ticket system of 1937 and yields information about the system.Poster quarto typeset printed sheet, Printed in blue ink on white paper with a semi gloss. Three copies held.trams, tramways, sec, fares, sections, tickets

Has a strong association with the person who was appointed as Chairman of the SEC in Nov, 1937Timetable - Thirty two page, white paper, saddle stapled booklet, titled "Electricity Supply Department - Ballarat Tramways - Official Time Table August 1937", bound into a red leather folder with the name "G. G. Jobbins" in gold block on the front. For other copies of the timetable see Reg Item 5637. Mr Jobbins was appointed SECV Chairman Nov. 1937 See Reg Item 6975 page 15 for a photo of Mr. Jobbins. various pencil notations on the first page and the last page such as telephone numbers.timetables, ballarat, fares, secv, officers, j j jobbins, btm, ballarat tramways

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

Yield information and demonstrates the SEC's attitude to trams in Bendigo and their finances.Report 15 Foolscap sheets, duplicated and three attachments, was stapled in the top left hand corner, titled "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Bendigo" Presented 28/5/1968. Details the history of the Bendigo system, take over by the SEC and the conditions of that take over by the SEC, reconstruction, financial losses incurred by the SEC, decline in passengers, its suitability, condition of the infrastructure and rolling stock. Its unsuitability to extend, effectiveness of the Geelong conversion, ability of private bus operators, tramway employees, methods of abandonment, tram tracks, overhead and impact on the electricity supply system. Has a table showing the income and losses and population from 1935 to 1967, a coloured graphical presentation of tramway statistics, sheet of Fares and Charges for Ballarat. Attached to the rear of the document was an advertisement for Ballarat Tramways fare sections (See Reg Item 8039) See Reg Item 8046 for a separate map which may have been part of this report. trams, tramways, reports, closure, bendigo, history, buses, submissions

Demonstrates the methodology of the abandonment of the SEC systems in Ballarat and Bendigo by the SEC and the process that had to be undertaken..1 - Letter - 2 page quarto duplicated - dated 10/9/1970 addressed to the Minister for Fuelled and Power J. Balfour, signed by the SEC Secretary F. Chipperfield, submitting a notice of abandonment in accordance with the SECV Act, with reference to the TRB Enquiry of 1968, the need to lay the motion on the houses of Parliament for 24 days. .2 - Statement - 25 pages duplicated titled "SECV - Statement regarding proposal to Abandon tramways in City of Ballarat and Borough of Sebastopol and City of Bendigo and Borough of Eaglehawk", giving details of the tramways to be abandoned, history, reasons, financial, SEC Obligations following abandonment, future of Tramway's Employees, road reconstruction and future (disposal) of tramway assets."D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.trams, tramways, sec, closure, ballarat, bendigo, parliament, notices and information, borough of sebastopol, borough of eaglehawk, city of ballaarat, city of bendigo

Drawing details brake rigging and dimensions for a Brill 22E truck. Dated 4/8/1947, prepared by the SEC Geelong branch, signed by H N Hornabrook 6/8/47 showing the layout and loads on each part of the brake system, drawing No. T1647. See item 9025 for another version.Yields information about the brake rigging for Brill 22E trams and demonstrates the activities of the SEC Geelong office.Drawing - blueprint, titled "Brake rigging dropped centre double bogie tram Brill maximum traction truck 22E, Trams Nos. 31,""D1775" in ink on top sheet right hand corner.brill 22e, drawings, brake rigging, geelong

Yields information about Ballarat No. 37 and its history including use on a tram tour.Newspaper clipping adhered to a quarto sized lined sheet of paper with punch holes titled "Old tram has been around", with a photo of SEC Ballarat 37 in Lydiard St North on a tour. From the Australasian Post, 16 May 1968. Gives a short history of the tram, sent to the publication by BC of Burwood East. Has the source information taped to the page. On the rear has three cuttings, two concerning Melbourne trams and Monorails. Loose copy of the cutting added to the collection 13-2-2020, from a donation of Karen Clark of Bargo, via Richard Gilbert. ballarat, tours, lydiard st north, tramcars

Yields information about the 1968 proposals to close both the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems by the state government.Series of newspaper clippings adhered to three quarto lined sheets about the 1968 attempt by the Victorian Government to close the Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems. .1 - "Trams will go from two cities" - The Sun Friday 19/7/1968, about the Government's decision - gives reasons for the closure. .2 - "Protest over tram protest" - The Sun, 28/8/1968 - with a photo of No. 35 and that the Ballarat Save the Trams Committee not supporting a public protest meeting called by tramway employees. Also has cutting about the State cabinet being delayed by a good train breakdown, a Brisbane train strike and that Country considering the Underground is not vital. .3 - "The Country trams stay" - The Sun Thursday 3/10/1968 - about the Legislative Council not approving the motion to scrap the trams, Labor and Country party combined to defeat the motion. Also cutting on traffic changes to St Kilda Junction. Date of cutting has been taped onto the sheets.closure, ballarat, bendigo, parliament, st kilda junction, sec

Yields information about bogie tram No. 22 and other Ballarat trams early 1950's.Digital image of a photo of SEC bogie tram 22 and SEC 18 at Sturt and Lydiard St. intersection. Based on Reg Item 854, photo taken on 2/4/1950. Has Town Hall in background. See also Reg Item 854 for a very similar photo.trams, tramways, town hall, sturt st, ballarat, bogie trams, tram 22

Set of nine Digital images of BTM Trams on the depot fan and in Wendouree Parade, 19/9/2016, BTM night event celebrating the 45th anniversary of the closure of the SEC Ballarat operated system on 19/9/1971. All by Chris Phillips. .1 - Tram 40 on depot fan .2 - ditto .3 - ditto - end view .4 - at depot junction with passengers .5 - at depot after the event in the shed. .6 - view inside the shed with 27, 26, and 671 .7 - view inside No. 40 with Peter Waugh in kilt talking to passengers. .8 - re-enactment of the "band" leading No. 40 - Peter Waugh, .9 - view outside the shed with 40 entering. trams, tramways, btm, depot, closure, night photo, wendouree parade, tram 40, tram 27, tram 33, tram 671

In 1938, the SEC Ballarat decoarated a tram with paper flowers for the Floral Festival. Has four ladies dressed in matching clothes standing inside the tram and four inside the doorways. Photographed in Wendouree Parade with Lake Wendouree in the background. The story is that it rained on the day and the ink in the dresses ran. See Reg Item 5188 for a coloured postcard of the ladies standing outside the tram. Yields information about a tram decorated for the 1939 floral festival colour scheme and has a strong association with the people involved in it. Demonstrates the colours used.Framed photograph of the 1939 Floral Tram, No. 29, photographed in Wendouree Parade, rendered, hand painted, in colour. March 1939. Frame - wooden, light brown frame, glazed, with a cut cardboard piece framing the photograph and most of the damage around the print. Has two rounded screw hooks with picture wire between them.Has a label on the front of the glass "Decorated Tram 1938" and number 01291. On the cardboard piece are the initials upside down "FKN"trams, tramways, floral tram, decorated trams, tram 29

Yields information about the Ballarat tramway staff at the time of closure of the SEC operated system. Demonstrate framing of photographs.Framed Black and white photograph, mounted (partly loose) onto heavy card of the SEC Ballarat tram crews shortly before the closure of the tramway system in front of the depot building with three tramcars behind. Has a printed list of all employees or staff underneath. Titled "Ballarat Tramways Employees 1971". Frame - wooden, red stained wood with a painted gold coloured frame, glazed, with a cut cardboard piece on stippled paper. Rear backing sheet - brown leather type printed finish with a fold out section stapled to the rear to enable the photograph to be stood upright. Backing piece has been nailed to the frame. See Reg Item 1861 for further details of the photograph and list of employees.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, staff photo, closure

Yields information about the special tram and the people involved at the time of the formation of the BTPS prior to closure of the SEC operated system.Set of three digital images of tram 36 advertising the Lake Tramway Preservation Meeting at the Town Hall 31/5/1971 by Chris Phillips. .1 - tram at Gardens loop with the motorman L Bird pulling the pole down - similar photo to that of The Age Newspaper, see Reg Item 2487. .2 - tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North with the Post Office and the Mining Exchange buildings in the background. .3 - tram at the City stop, south side of Sturt St with the Town Hall and Myers in the background. Also has the tram stop signs in the photograph. See also Reg Item 1064 for the newspaper clipping, 2487 for a print of The Age photograph. See 7033i4 for notes on the tram and who made the banner - thought to be Tom Clark. Imagebtm7033i2bw - black and white version of the slide use in the Long Gallery imagebtm7033i2co - colour hi res scan.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment, btps, sturt st, gardens, lydiard st north

Yields information about the SEC Ballarat tramway, c1960 in Wendouree Parade at a crossing loop and crews.Digital image of No. 40, early 1960's at a Crossing Loop in Wendouree Parade, possibly depot loop with Lake Wendouree in the background. Driver appears to be smoking a pipe. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and a dash canopy advert for Dancing at the Civic Hall.trams, tramways, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, civic functions, tram 40

Yields information about the SEC depot on a wet evening or night.Digital image the SEC Depot in Wendouree Parade, looking at the depot on a wet evening night. Shows two trams on the depot fan. Photo c1970.trams, tramways, depot, secv, night photo

Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Grenville St prior to closure of the SEC operated system.Digital image of No. 26 at the corner of Sturt and Grenville St. Tram about to cross Grenville St into Bridge St, has destination of Mt. Pleasant. In the background is the Woolworths Big W store and the Dickins Supermarket. Also in the view is a letter box and the tramway shelter. Photo c1970.trams, tramways, grenville st, sturt st, shelters, bridge st, tram 26

Yields information about the tram operations at the Lydiard St terminus.Digital image of No. 28 at the Lydiard St North terminus with the trolley pole being swung by the driver. The tram has the destination of Sebastopol, a SEC Everything under control in my all electric kitchen and a Bliss Bombs ( "To Read pack: Tilt Tram") roof advert.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, drivers, trolley poles, tram 28

Yields information about the tram operations in Sturt St West.Digital image of No. 39 in the Victoria Park loop or Russell St loop, Sturt St West, with destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Has a SEC roof advert - Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen.trams, tramways, sturt st west, victoria park, russell st, tram 39

Yields information about the tram operations in Wendouree Parade and photographers near the close of the tramway system operated by the SEC.Digital image of No. 27 travelling north in Wendouree Parade near Carlton St. Windmill Drive south is in the background. Tram has the destination of City and a Twin Lake dash canopy advert. Has another person taking a photograph or photographer in the view.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27

Yields information about the tram operations in Victoria St Ballarat, prior to the demolition of the tram at this location just prior to closure of the tramway system.Digital image, black and white, of No. 20, at Victoria St. Has a Police station in the background. Tram has the destination of Gardens and a Twin Lake dash canopy advert and a SEC Roof advert.trams, tramways, victoria st, tram 20, police station

Yields information about the tram operations in Lydiard St North and the type of trams used.Digital image, black and white, of No. 37 at the Lydiard St North, waiting to return to Sebastopol. Has an SEC roof advert - all under control in my all electric kitchen.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, tram 37