Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Set of three memorandums to the Engineer & Manager, from the Manager Ballarat Branch: 1 - enclosing a cutting from The Courier, 6 and 8/9/1962 (dated 14/9/1962) 2 - ditto one cutting and editorial of 30/8, 31/8, 1/9 and 3/9 (dated 6/9/1962) 3 - ditto cuttings from 25/8 and 28/8 (dated 3/9/1962) See Reg Item 7895 and 7897 for these items. Both sheets have rounded corners.trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 28/3 (dated 30/3/62) .2 - ditto for 4/4 and 5/4 (dated 6/4/1962) See Reg Item 7914 for these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March - April 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - 28-3-62 - a complaint and support by Mrs E Shann, Victorian Radio and Television 2 - "Keep our Trams" - 4-4-62 - two letters about use of the trams by senior citizens and the SEC finances 3 - "More on Trams" - 5-4-62 - drivers assisting prams off buses and other bus issues, noted the recent closure of Footscray 4 - "The Black Hill Progress Association" 0 5-4-672 - Trams Best, quotes Mr. Hodder 5 - "Premier Replies" - 6-4-62 - Bolte would be pleased give consideration to the Borough's concerns 6 - "Save the Trams" - 6-4-62 - reporting on responses to council from a number of bodies 7 - "Trams and Buses"- letter about poor bus services in Geelongclosure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, black hill, geelong

Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat., Yields information about the rates for electricity in Geelong and Ballarat..1 - Memorandum to Manager Ballarat from Engineer Melbourne, dated 28/3/1962, forwarding a copy of a series of questions put to the local Manager from the Ballarat Courier and a response from Minister for Electrical Undertakings Murray Byrne. .2 - Report - address to the Minister - 4 foolscap sheets, questions involved the rate for electricity in Geelong prior to the closure of the Geelong system and the current rates, power consumption in Geelong and Ballarat and how much power did the trams used the previous year. All sheets have round edges.trams, tramways, geelong, electricity supply, power supply

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Set of Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 26/3 and 27/3 (dated 28/3/62) .2 - ditto for 22/3 (dated 23/3/1962) .3 - ditto for 19/3, 20/3 and 21/3 (dated 21/3/62) .4 - ditto 17/3 (dated 19/3) See Reg Item 7917 for some of these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Memorandum to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 28/2 and 1/3 (dated 1/3/62) See Reg Item 7935 for these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the painting of tram 18 and the use of the lamps during the Sebastopol Centenary., Yields information about the painting of tram 18 and the use of the lamps during the Sebastopol Centenary.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, quarto, from the Branch Manager, F K White to the Acting Branch Tramways Superintendent, dated 28/10/1964 with a copy to the Depot Foreman, titled "Tramways - Sebastopol Centenary Tram", about the decoration of tram 18 for the Centenary event. Tram had been given the number "100" temporarily, and about the control of the lighting circuits. Stamped "F. K. White"trams, tramways, sebastopol, centenary, tram numbering, lights, tramcars, drivers

Demonstrates and yields information about the considerations made for Weekly Tickets during the late 1920's.Set of handmade or hand written sheets regarding weekly tickets in Ballarat - using ink and pencil .1 - handwritten double foolscap sheet - titled "Weekly Tickets Ballarat" and dated 2/6/28 - sets out an extensive table of section, length, existing fares, present weekly and proposed tickets - 12 trips and 24? trips. Sets out conditions, current sales and notes. .2 - set of two Foolscap ruled sheets - titled "Weekly Tickets" detailing where they would be sold (the Showroom), the method of sales and accounting practices and when it can be used, reflects back to 1921 practices. Has a hand written section on the rear on the first sheets (images i2 to i4) .3 - single foolscap ruled sheet with further notes on weekly tickets (in light red ink), with two possible sketches of possible tickets on the rear in pencil. See also Reg Item 8029 for a 3-10-1926 document.On the outside of the first sheet "Mr Knox" in blue pencil.trams, tramways, tickets, esco, weekly tickets

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

.1 Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tram No. 37 off to Sydney", 28/9/1971. Has a photo of the tram being loaded in Wendouree Parade with two cranes. Gives a short history of the tram. .2 - on front page - "Move for speed removal of tram lines" and the possibility of borrowing funds to enable their removal more quickly rather than that agreed to with the SEC. Quotes Crs. Chisholm and Pittard.tramcars, sydney, sper, closure, bogie trams, track removal

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 28/11/2016, titled "Ballarat celebrates spring" and "The wheels are in motion as Springfest fun chugs along" featuring a report on the Lake Wendouree Springfest event arranged by Rotary, including photos of the Tram Pull and Neville Britton and Len Millar selling tram tickets with tram 661 in the background. Tram pull arranged by CB fitness. Photos by Luka Kauzlaric and report by Amber Wilson.btm, springfest, tram pull, wendouree parade.

Coloured Postcard with a set of 6 views of Ballarat - Sturt St with a double deck horse tram behind an ESCo tramcar, Central Median strip, Ballarat Post Office with an ESCo tram in the foreground, Gardens, Sturt St and Gong Gong Reservoir. Has a handwritten letter to a person near Newcastle and dated 28-12-1908(?). The stamp has been removed. Also has Ken Magor's hand stamp on the rear. No details of publisher. Demonstrates a multi view coloured postcard.Postcard - coloured - 6 panel views of Ballarat - divided back, used.See image i2 for letter and posting details.sturt street, post office, ballarat, tramways, lydiard st, esco, gong gong reservoir, gardens, botanical gardens

Yields information about the activities inside the depot by the BTPS showing difficulties and the provision of overhead troughing.Set of 7 digital images scanned from 35mm slides of early activities at the BTPS depot c1973. .1 - Noel Forster assisting another member adjust the brakes on a bogie tram inside the depot. .2 - cleaning old paint off a bracket arm with a kerosene blow torch. .3 - repainted trolley pole base at the depot .4 - interior view after the troughing has been positioned. .5 - ditto .6 - view of the depot from the overhead truck - 26, 28 and 40, one road yet to be commenced. .7 - interior view of the depot with workers - Peter Rees, Andrew Cook and Graeme Jordantrams, tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, tramcars, overhead, tram 26, tram 27, tram 40

Yields information about the terminus at Sebastopol and signage.Set of three photographs of No. 26 at the Sebastopol terminus - 28/12/1970 .1 - 26 at the terminus, looking north. Has a Bliss Bombs roof advert - "Share bliss - make a friend". Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. .2 - Tram timetable sign at the terminus, with a "Cars stop here" sign and the Fosters sign in the background. .3 - No. 26 at the terminus with the driver turning the pole.trams, tramways, albert st, signs, sebastopol, drivers, tram 26

Yields information trams at the depot prior to running out of the depot.Set of 2 photographs taken on 28/12/1970 of trams 38 and 40 on the depot fan, pending running out.trams, tramways, depot, tram 38 tram 40

Yields information trams at the depot prior to running out of the depot and running out on a Sunday morning.Set of 8 photographs taken on 28/12/1970 of trams running out of the depot. .1 - 27 in Wendouree Parade .2 - 12 crossing Wendouree Parade - has a CinZano Vermouth Advert on side. .3 - 12 reversing at Depot Junction - has a Twin Lakes Advert and destination of Victoria St. .4 - 13 running out - has a Twin Lakes Advert and destination of Mt. Pleasant. .5 - ditto with pole being reversed by driver. .6 - 13 at depot junction .7 - 17 running out - has a Twin Lakes Advert and destination of Lydiard St North .8 - 26 in Wendouree Parade.trams, tramways, depot, drivers, wendouree parade, tram 27 tram 12 tram 13 tram 17 tram 26

Yields information about the appearance of Wendouree Parade at the intersection with Webster St.Photograph of the intersection of the intersection of Webster St and Wendouree Parade, View Point with the milk bar on the right of the photo. Taken 28/2/1971.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, view point, webster st

Yields information about tram operations and the street views at the Ballarat Station area and Lydiard St North.Set of 2 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams at the Ballarat Station level crossing, Lydiard St North.\ .1 - tram - inbound - after with Reid's Palace and the Provincial Hotel in the background. .2 - No. 30 outbound to Lydiard St North with the Ballarat B signal box and the Provincial Hotel in the background. Tram has Bliss bombs tilt tram to read pack advert.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, railway station, level crossings, signals, tram 30

Yields information about tram operations and the street views on the Mt Pleasant line.Set of 3 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams on the Mt Pleasant line. .1 - tram - inbound - 34 to Gardens, at a rather wintry wet stop in Barkly St with passengers alighting and boarding. .2 - No. 34 at the Mt Pleasant terminus .3 - 34 inbound, soon after leaving the terminus.trams, tramways, mt pleasant, barkly st, tram 34

Yields information about tram operations and the street views on the Victoria St line.Set of 2 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams on the Victoria St line. .1 - No. 26 inbound just past Oliver St, with the row of terrace houses in the background. Tram has a Briquettes roof advert. .2 - ditto just before Oliver St.trams, tramways, victoria st, houses, tram 26

Yields information about tram operations and the street views on the Sebastopol line.Set of 4 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams on the Sebastopol line in Albert St. .1 - No. 35 outbound to Sebastopol, in Albert St passing Eclipse motors. .2 - No. 35 inbound near Ophir St about to cross Albert St with a grader alongside. .3 - ditto with the church in the background - Holy Trinity .4 - view looking along Skipton St with a large tree in the foreground.trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, ophir st, anglican church, skipton st, tram 35

Set of 4 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams on the Lydiard St North line between Sturt St and the Railway Station. .1 - No. 40 just after entering Lydiard St Nth, with Craigs Hotel, National Mutual Building and the ANZ bank in the background. .2 No. 36 entering the double track near the railway station with No. 40 waiting. Has buildings on the east side of the street, including JJ Coller & Co and Reid's Coffee Palace in the background. .3 - ditto .4 - Nos 36 and 40 crossing on the double track in Lydiard St North,trams, tramways, lydiard st north, tram 36 tram 40

Yields information about tram operations and the street views in Wendouree Parade near Barrett Ave and Carlton St.Set of 3 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams in Wendouree Parade. .1 - No. 26 in bound to Victoria St in Wendouree Parade, near Barrett Ave. .2 - ditto .3 - No. 27 (Mt Pleasant) and No. 32 (Victoria St) crossing at the Carlton St Loop.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, carlton st loop, barrett ave, tram 26 tram 32 tram 27

Yields information about tram operations and the street views in Wendouree Parade near Gardens Loop and signage at the Loop.Set of 3 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams in Wendouree Parade at the Gardens .1 - No. 34 departing Gardens Loop to Mt Pleasant, with the Kiosk in the background. .2 - ditto and a very quiet road. .3 - Tram stop signs at Gardens Loop. See also Reg Item 6696 for the photo of the tram arriving at the loop.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 34

Yields information about tram operations and the street views at Stones Corner.Set of 4 photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of trams at Stones Corner - Bridge St, Victoria St and Main Road. .1 - No. 32 leaving Bridge St, climbing Victoria St, for Victoria St. In the view are Eureka Dry Cleaners, Caltex Service Station, Stones Corner and a busy Bridge St. .2 - No. 27? City bound in Bridge St with Stones Corner buildings, K&O (Digger) Schonell Sports Cycles Electrical store, Kodak, Gear Chemist, State Savings Bank of Victoria. .3 - No. 34 for Mt Pleasant, as above and with H. Whitefield Hair Dresser shop in the view. .4 - ditto with tram at the junction and a passenger alighting. .5 - ditto with tram turning the corner for Mt Pleasant.trams, tramways, bridge st, stones corner, victoria st, tram 32 tram 27? tram 34

Yields information about Wendouree Parade, near Gardens loop.Digital image of a photographs taken on 28/2/1971 by Campbell Duncan of No. 34 arriving at the Gardens Loop. Note no cars in the background. See also Reg Item 6684 for photos of the tram leaving the loop. trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens loop

Yields information about the City Loop area and its operation. Eight (8) Digital images taken by George Coop during the period 1968 - 1970, of trams at the City Loop. .1 - 33, 17 and two other single truckers parked in the loop with motor vehicles and parking meters. No. 33 has an Eureka Roofing Tile Advert. .2 - 28? passing two track workers cleaning the west end points with a bogie car and three single truckers in the loop. In the background are Patersons and Dickins Food Store. .3 - No. 12 parked at the east end of the loop, hard up against the tram in front. Shows the Section Insulator. .4 - As for .1, front on photo with the destination of City and a "Pay as You Enter". The Dickins sign can be seen. .5 - as for .2, No. 35 leads the queue. Has the Woolworths Big W store in the background. .6 - view from the rear (12, 30, 17) with No. 33 being driven out of the loop. .7 - View from the rear, 33 has moved out of view. Has the T&G (Temperance and General) building in the view. .8 - No. 31 moves over the points at the west end of the loop. The tram has the Destination of Gardens via Drummond North, a Twin Lakes advert and a SEC Electric Cooking Advert.trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st, trackwork, overhead, tram 33, tram 17, tram 26, tram 12, tram 35, tram 31

Yields information about the 1962 proposal of the SEC to closure the Ballarat tramway system.Newspaper - The Courier - Saturday 5 Feb. 1962, 28 pages with an article on the front page titled "Ballarat to Lose Trams if SEC Edict Stands". Advises that a formal notice by the Minister for Electrical Undertakings Mr. Reid was tabled the previous day after the SEC served the notice upon the Minister. At the time of the report, no date had been advised. The article reports that the Council will consider the matter at its meeting of the following Monday night. See Reg Item 6951 for the Bendigo Advertiser Report. Full copy of the newspaper collected for style and adverts.sec, closure, ballarat, parliament

Has a strong association with the motorman involved in the opening of the Ballarat Electric Tram system and the person..1 - Black and White photograph of ESCo Ballarat No. 1in Ballarat, soon after opening in 1905, destination sign placed over front dash canopy. Has the driver (Rupert Bowd) at the controls. Has the destination of "Lydiard St Nth". (Rupert should be Robert - see page 138 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways) - at the Gregory St terminus. See Reg Item 4383 for another copy of this photograph. .2 - Letter from Mrs. I Gleeson? to Robert Green dated 1-12-1988, regarding the driver (says he was Rupert), worked for a while on loan to PMTT, the tram (No. 2) he drove on the first day and No. 1 as first car on the Lydiard St line. Also gives details of his life and family. .3 - Letter from ditto - dated 28-2-1989 - regarding the print and that she had visited the BTPS depot two weeks ago and spoke to Richard Gilbert. .4 - Envelope - pre stamped, featuring Clarendon house Evandale Tasmania. Has the senders address on rear - 41 Rosalind Cres, Blackburn Vic 3130.trams, tramways, drivers, motormen, esco, opening, pmtt, gregory st, tram 1

Yields information about the Ballarat A Power Station workshop staff and yields information about the names and positions of the workers.Black and white photograph - original print from a scanned print and another marked up with names of the staff at the SEC Ballarat A Powerhouse c1970. Letter to donor, 28/3/2019 to check names, revised list received back and added 8/5/2019. RECORD PENDING checking.See listtrams, tramways, secv, ballarat a power station, workshops, armatures, staff