SECV DepotRecord of reports, tramcar repairs and rosters. Information would have been supplied to the Works Superintendent.Hand written notes in no apparent order.Comprises notes on works to trams such as the Track cleaner, depot staff rosters, defective trams, mileages, repairs to trams, trolley wheels, trolley poles, brakes, roof repairs, repaints, and other works. Additional Information for Annual Report Cleaner Car Tramway Depot Roster Dep. Trams Removed from Service Total Mileage for year ending ... Additional Information for Annual Report Trolley Wheels Renewed Accidents Additional Information Additional Information Mr Irvine Depot Foreman Mr Irvine Depot Foreman (Mileage for bogie trams) Page of subtractions Page of Additions Brake Blocks Calculations of trolley wheel service life Trolley Wheels from 1-7-64 to 31-6-65 Removed due to electrical faults Roof repainted Small Trams Page of subtractions Page of subtractions Tramway Depot Roster Tramway Depot Roster secv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenancesecv, ballarat, reports, depot, tramcars, maintenance

Set of two letters - one from the Engineer & Manager of the SEC to the Acting Manager Ballarat, forwarding a copy of a letter from the Minister of Electrical Undertakings regarding the possible closure of the Ballarat tramways. The Ministerial letter refers to a petition from J J Jones MLC, and the request for an enquiry. The Letter advises that the government has deferred consideration for five years and that there is no inquiry planned. Copies to other local members. Dated 4/6/1957Yields information about the Government considerations in 1957 for the future of the SECV Ballarat system.Document - letter - half foolscap sheet and one foolscap sheet - typed, pinned in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, secv, minister for electrical undertakings, closure, enquiries

Document or report undated, titled "Rolling stock improvement", looks at improving the condition of the tram fleet, and the need for track rehabilitation considers mileages, obtaining new four-wheel trams, or employing additional coach builder and one fitting to improve the condition of trams and for the overhaul of the trucks. Possibly early 1960s.Yields information about the improving the condition of the Ballarat tram fleet, linking it to the track condition.Document - memo - typed carbon copy on 2 foolscap sheets, pinned in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, secv, trackwork, staff, new trams

Report titled "Creation of a State Electricity Commission", and "History of Provincial tramways before Act No. 3845 - 1929". Outlines the context of the SEC Act of 1919 which did not include tramway operation by the power or electricity supply authority - was seen as a Municipal concern. Gives the alternatives that were considered, including the agreement with the Municipal Councils of Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo. Notes the operation of urban omnibus services and the issues of the lack of municipal supervision, though later on this occurred through the Transport Regulation Board.Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways under the control of the SECV.Five foolscap sheets, carbon copycouncils, secv, buses, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, trb

Sheet metal signs mounted onto 2 metal brackets top and bottom by rivets. Mounted on wood pole so it faced outwards at right angles. On both faces in black paint on white background is "Trams Leave here for Gardens, View Point, Sebastopol." Believed to be located at the intersection of Sturt St and Drummond St. on the south side before junction.trams, tramways, ballarat, secv, street furniture, tram stops, route signs

Sheet metal sign mounted onto two metal brackets top and bottom, secured by rivets. Mounted onto wood pole so it faced outwards at right angles. On both faces is painted in black on white background is "Trams leave here for City, Mt Pleasant". Believed to be located at intersection of Sturt St. and Drummond St. In Drummond St on North side opposite hospital.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, street furniture, route signs, tram stops

Yellow based metal sign with bracket with block writing CAUTION BEWARE OF TRAMS . Fabricated from sheet steel with metal(steel) strappings on top and one side to form a bracket. Bracket drilled with holes to fix. Sheet metal and strip riveted. Could have been located at depot. Similar signs existed elsewhere.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, signs, caution sign, depot

Galvanised sheet steel with top & bottom holes(central) & side mounting brackets & rounded corners. Painted with black base and white letters and lines used to indicate which depot track(Line) trams were to be parked or stabled on when returning to the depot. Depot had four under cover tracks (1 to 4) and one outside track ("0") road. Lettered as shown on the sketch on the original worksheet. Reg. Item No. 1170.1? shows the object in a wooden frame mounted onto a pole opposite the depot, by depot junction point.trams, tramways, depot, secv, ballarat, tramcar operations, operations