Set of five colour photographs of a BTPS organised, "Teddy Bear's Picnic". Date unknown, thought to be c1992. Photographer unknown. .1 - inside tram - family group, with child holding tickets out. .2 - another group .3 - at St Aidans Drive, with 27 .4 - At the depot, after running in with 27, Richard Gilbert, Phillip Bertram , a big bear and Peter Walker. .5 - Group getting on the tram at a tram stop.btps, teddy bear picnic, tram 27

Thirty Eight page, side staple book , printed on duplicating paper, foolscap size, with a yellow cover. Titled "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society /Electric System /Instructions to Drivers in Electric Car Operation" Dated 1972. Contains an Introduction written by Clyde Croft, as Driver Training Officer, and dated 27/7/1972; index, reference Index for quick solution of equipment defect, procedures to adopt, Accident Procedure, instructions and details on equipment, an ABC for Tram Drivers and points to remember. 3379.1 - added 31/12/2008, as above, a photocopy bound with black plastic comb binding, A4 size within a green folders. Made by Warren Doubleday early 1980's. 3379.2 - added 5/1/2016 - from donation of Lindsay Rickard via Hawthorn Tram Depot Dec. 2015. Unbound copy - has been imaged to a pdf file.trams, tramways, rules, instructions, by laws, btps, drivers, conductors

Ten page book with plastic clear cover and heavy rear cover, bound with a green colour comb binder, titled "Botanic Gardens Wendouree Parade Ballarat - An ever changing physical environment - a part of Ballarat's cultural heritage". Prepared May 2004 by Warren Doubleday as part of a visit by St Patrick's College on 20-5-2004. Fax copy of letter in rear of item. Has photos of the Horse trams, electric trams to 1971, BTPS, BTM, power station, Gardens and the SEC depot.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, gardens, btm, schools

Poster of banner, "Ballarat Vintage Tramway 1971 - 1981" used in the opening of the new or depot extension 14/6/2001 at the depot at the opening on 19/9/1981. Painted using water based poster paint, onto a roll of white paper, with a green background, the words have been pained in yellow blue. Has been torn or broken centrally at the time of the launch. Has been stored rolled - partially oval. btm1777i1 - shows banner - photographed in four stages and then joined using photoshop. btm1777i2 - shows banner - in use at the depot on 19/9/1981 - See 1981- 1982 BTPS Annual Report for further details. See Annual Report 1981 - 1982trams, tramways, depot extensions, btps, launch, banner

Two page foolscap duplicated instruction sheet titled "MMTB Instructions for Drivers Operating PCC Car No. 980.", stapled in the top left hand corner. Details the equipment on the tram, preparation, starting and driving, to stop the car, including emergency braking, changing ends, parking or putting away in the depot, operation of automatic points, and action to be taken if car fails to start. Dated 12/10/1950.In black ink in the top right hand corner "BTPS No. 315".trams, tramways, pcc, instructions, mmtb

Thirty Six page, with glossy white cover and plain white paper inside - "The Tramway Record Vol. 54, No. 13 Sept. 1992" - with title in green ink and Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association logo on the front cover. Printed by the Victorian branch of the union. Features on the front cover a photo (see image) of the tramway holiday flats at Rosebud. Other items featured are "Tram Stories" written by Frank Puls (Ballarat), pages 29 - 30, about his tramway driving days in Melbourne at Preston in the late 1950's and a photo of Frank standing next to W2 543 at Thornbury on 3/1/1963. On page 32 is a one page item about the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, and the former SEC Tramway Employees day on 3/10/1992 when the BTPS was celebrating 21 years. Features a photo of Barry McCandlish standing by No. 14 in front of the depot. 2nd copy added ex C. Dean 20/03/06trams, tramways, unions, melbourne, thornbury, ballarat, btps, atmoea

Set of 22 black and white photographs of the first trams along Wendouree Parade, 8 Dec. 1974 (See 1974-75 Annual Report) .1 - Rolf Jinks at depot Junction .2 - 27 entering Wendouree Parade - Clyde Croft .3 -ditto with Richard Gilbert with the flag .4 - 27 crossing the parade .5 - In Wendouree Parade .6 - ditto .7 -At St Aidans Drive .8 - ditto .9 - 27 returning to the depot .10 - ditto .11 - 40 returning to the depot .12 - 40 at the loop - Richard Gilbert and Clyde Croft .13 - ditto .14 -ditto .15 - 40 at St Aidans Drive .16 - ditto .17 - ditto .18 - the dust is flying. .19 - 40 at Gardens Loop .20 - ditto .21 - Wendouree Parade .22 - 40 entering the Parade. Photographer Eldon Hogan. Roll of negatives held - stored with negatives file.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, first tram, testing, tram 27, tram 40

Demonstrates the early development of the BTPS through the provision of a first aid box in the depot.Set of papers providing first aid instructions, contents of first aid box and other notes provided during September 1972 when the depot was being occupied and set up. 4305.1 - Plastic covered typed - two colours - instruction regarding the first aid kit - signed by Clyde Croft Secretary, 22/9/1972. 4305.2 - plastic covered sheet - photocopied, giving contents of box and basic instructions with orange Dymo label "BTPS" on top of sheet. 2nd copy - foolscap photocopy folded. See also Reg Item 5720.1 to .3 for other similar sheets.trams, tramways, btps, first aid, instructions, safety

Demonstrates the early development of the BTPS through the provision of a first aid box in the depot.Set of papers providing first aid instructions, first aid courses and other notes provided during September 1972 when the depot was being occupied and set up. Each sheet has been covered with an adhesive plastic film. Sheets 2 and 3 are typed on the rear of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts letterhead and signed by Clyde Croft, dated 22/9/1972. 5720.1 - Extract from Labour and Industry instructions - "Emergency Instructions for Serious Injuries. 5720.2 - First Aid Classes of the St John's Ambulance. 5720.3 - Notes regarding the first aid kit. See also Reg Item 4305.1, 4305.2 for other similar sheets.trams, tramways, btps, first aid, instructions, safety

Yields information about the appearance of 27 in the early days of the operation of the BTPS at depot junction and has a strong association with Barry McCandlish.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 27 at possibly at Depot Junction, with the Australian Paper Mill Ballarat roof sign. Has a person in the front of the tram, with the door opened on the wrong side. Location to be confirmed. Has Barry McCandlish in the front cabin. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of 27 in the early days of the operation of the BTPS at depot junction.Black and white print of Ballarat No. 27 at possibly at Depot Junction, with the Australian Paper Mill Ballarat roof sign. Has a person in the front of the tram, with the door opened on the wrong side. Location to be confirmed. Has Barry McCandlish turning the trolley pole. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West.trams, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, trolley poles, tram 27

Yields information with the construction of the BTPS depot prior to power being connected and has a strong association with the people in the photograph.Black and white photograph shovelling earth into a wheel barrow during the construction of the depot - possibly c1973. Possibly Graeme Jordan and Richard Gilbert. Level crossing in the foreground. Printed on AGFA paper.trams, tramways, btps, museum

Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2014 - 2015. Photo of trams 27 running out on Wendouree Parade as the first tram, December 7, 1974. Has the words "Ballarat Tramway Museum" in yellow block printing on the upper edge of the card. On rear along bottom edge, has words "December 7, 1974, Tram 27 First Tram in Wendouree Pde. Photo Bill Kingsley" Two copies held. No label on rear.trams, tramways, membership cards, depot junction, first tram, btps

Yields information about the work being done at the old SEC depot during the 1972 Australia Day weekend., Yields information about the work being done at the old SEC depot during the 1972 Australia Day weekend.Handwritten note titled "Australia Day Weekend 1972 - Works Projects", about the work to be done at the old SEC depot and the depot site by BTPS Volunteers. Prepared by Melton Foo?trams, tramways, btps, volunteers

Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities and the considerations being made in Sept. 1971 for it, just after closure.Photocopy of a document titled "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971", outlining discussions with Council Offices and BTM regarding the Depot, Authority to Operate, Site and Operations, passenger operations, traffic conditions, financial and depot site.trams, tramways, btps, city of ballaarat, operations, depot

.1 - Colour print of Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTPS) W3 661 , prior to repainting, on the access track, early 1980's Photographed by John Phillips for the Dept. of Transport. .2 - ditto - following repainting mid 1990's outside the Ballarat depot. Printed on Kodak paper.Each photo has on the rear a "Copyright Department of Infrastructure with details for reordering and a hand written letters "JP"trams, tramways, ballarat, btm, w3 class, tram 661

Yields information about the appearance of the operation of BTPS tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a tour.Set of 13 colour prints of BTPS / BTM tram No. 661 in Melbourne on a BTPS tour 30-4-1989. All photos by Lloyd Rogers, on AGFA paper. All have a photo number on rear and captions - see images 14 to 19. .1 - At Sth Melbourne Beach terminus. .2 - MMTB Paying fares dated Dec. 1968 in four languages inside tram. .3 - 661 and 878 at Brunswick Depot .4 - Y612 partly derailed at Brunswick .5 - 661, 8789 and 612 at Brunswick .6 - 661 at Batman Avenue .7 - Batman Avenue .8 - from the window looking forwards - reserved track. .9 - at South Melbourne Beach terminus with Bleak House in the background and an Advert for Swan Premium beer. .10 - ditto with Vopas Centre building in the background and an advert advertising Volvo motor cars - Swedish Lifesavers. .11 - ditto .12 - interior view of tram .13 - At Batman Ave with the shop on the railway side in the view.See images i14 to i19 for rear of photos.trams, tramways, melbourne, batman ave, brunswick depot, south melbourne beach, tram 661, tram 612, tram 878

Yields information about the operation by the Begonia Festival and in particular when 661 was repainted.Set of 8 colour prints of BTPS trams during the 1984 Begonia Festival, just after the repainting of 661 has been completed. Each print has two small copies of the main photo on the right hand side. Printed on Sakuracolor paper. .1 - 661, 27 and 38 at the depot .2 - 661 at St Aidans drive with the parking fee collectors in the view. Interior cab view showing controller, brake handle and pressure gauge. .3 - crossing 14 at the loop. .4 - 661 and 27 at the depot .5 - interior view of No. 14 .6 - interior view of depot with 28 and 26 being rebuilt in the view. .7. - interior view of 661 .8 - interior view of 661 with the tram being swept out. trams, tramways, begonia festival, btm, depot, wendouree parade, tram 661, tram 27, tram 38, tram 14, tram 28, tram 26

Has a strong association with the early days of the BTPS in preparing to move the tramcars from the depot and working at the former SEC depot itself in dismantling 0 road..Set of five black and white photographs, showing a SEC employee modelling different type of uniforms, c1950/1960. .1 - Winter uniform with Great Coat on - cap badge No. 44 .2 - Summery uniform - no jacket, long sleeve shirt and tie - cap badge No. 44 .3 - Inspectors summer uniform - no jacket .4 - as for .3 .5 - Inspectors winter uniform with Great Coat and cap. See also Reg Item 3907 for a mounted set of these photographs. See also Reg item 1368 for a set of photographs of later uniforms.trams, tramways, secv, uniforms, crews, inspectors

Has a strong association with the early days of the BTPS in preparing to move the tramcars from the depot and working at the former SEC depot itself in dismantling 0 road..Black and white photograph of No. 0 road being dismantled at the SEC Depot. Has the tennis court fence alongside. Photos most likely taken on 27/2/1972 - see Reg Item 1177 and 3353 for a similar set. trams, tramways, depot, secv, btps

Has a strong association with the early days of the BTPS in preparing to move the tramcars from the depot and working at the former SEC depot itself in dismantling 0 road..Black and white photograph of No. 0 road being dismantled at the SEC Depot. Has part of the depot and trees that were alongside the tennis court. Photos most likely taken on 27/2/1972 - see Reg Item 1177 and 3353 for a similar set. trams, tramways, depot, secv, btps

Yields information about the demolition and removal of buildings from the SEC depot Wendouree Parade.Black and white photograph of No. 28 partly outside the SEC depot during a BTPS work day. Photos most likely taken on 27/2/1972 - see Reg Item 1177 and 3353 for a similar set. trams, tramways, depot, secv, btps, tram 28

Yields information about the construction of the depot building for the BTPS in the south Gardens Reserve and the landscape at the time.Black and white photograph of the bike or bicycle shed at the old SEC Depot Ballarat being lifted by a Bob Davies crane onto a truck for transport front the depot mid 1972 - part of the demolition work undertaken at the depot. Possibly one of the last buildings to be removed. trams, tramways, depot, bike shed, demolition

Yields information about the construction of the track and depot fan c 1972 and how the trams were positioned.Set of 12 Black and white photographs of the grading of the access track on 8/4/1973 between the level crossing and Wendouree Parade curve using Max McBain bulldozer and the follow up gravelling of the formation prior to track laying soon after. See May 1973 issue of Fares Please! for the date of the work.trams, tramways, access track, btps, construction

Yields information about the construction of the track and depot fan c 1972 and in particular the installation of the poles.Black and white photographs of three trams on the depot fan about April 1973, prior to the installation of poles and the commencement of the construction of No. 1 road. The troughing on No. 2 road has been installed. Photo Bob Prentice. See - 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot."Bob Prentice" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, construction, tram 40, tram 27, tram 26?

Has a strong association with some of the volunteer workers who undertook work for the BTPS in there 1972/73 period.Black and white photographs of the installation of a pole adjacent to No. 3 road. The depot fan is progressing, No. 1 road points have been installed, overhead troughing to No. 2 and 3 roads installed and the transformer is by No. 1 road door. Date possibly 16 June 1973 - based on the list of dates in the 1972 - 73 Annual Report. Note the little sections of rail indicating the position of the curve into No. 1 road laid out on top of the sleepers. See also Reg Item 4758 to 4760 for similar photos and colour slides. See 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.Bob Prentice in ink on rear.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, construction, tram 40, tram 27, tram 26?

Yields information about the construction of the BPTS depot in early 1974 and its appearance.Set of four Black and white photographs of how the BTPS operated during the early days of the BTPS. Based on the troughing being placed for No. 2 road only, photo dated by a list in the 1972-73 Annual Report at May to June 1973. .1 - ? Bounds standing alongside No. 27, which was operated as a Museum display. .2 - Just the tram itself - was pushed out of the shed by hand. .3 - A general scene with visitors and workers. .4 - pushing the tram back in again at the end of the day. Note the sign is different in the front of No. 27, or no sign, indicating different days. See 1972 - 1973 Annual Report which has a list of dates on page 3 of events at the depot.trams, tramways, depot fan, btps, operations, tram 27

Yields information about the appearance of the depot building soon after completion of the construction and prior to the relocation of the tramcars.Set of three Black and white photographs of the depot fan early 1974 and during the construction of No. 3 road extension, ski jump for tramcar inspection later on. Taken after the ballasting of the depot fan. .1 - No. 26 on three road - after the ballasting of the depot fan and the installation of the overhead. .2 - Lifting and packing 3 road extension .3 - dittotrams, tramways, depot fan, btps, operations, tram 26

Yields information the construction of the extension to the depot and the start of the trackwork to new area.Black and white photographs of the depot building soon after completion, before any track was laid in the building and the tramcars moved in. Photo appears in August 1972 Trolley Wire, page 16. On rear is a date stamp 16/6/1972 and photo trimming dimensions and name "Paul Nicholson".On rear in ink and pencil date stamp "16 June 1972", / "6658" / "Paul Nicholson / Photo No. 10 / Same size and letters S/S" in ink.trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations

Yields information about No. 27 about its repainting to an earlier colour scheme, May 1985.Set of seven black and white photographs of various photographs of the volunteers building the depot fan and resting late 1972. .1 - The Loddington's - John and Stuart .2 - Peter Winspur and Gavin Young .3 - Stuart Loddington, ? , Richard Gilbert .4 - Bill Jessup .5 - Geoff Cargeeg, Peter Winspur, ? Graeme Jordan .6 - The Loddington's and Rolf Jinks .7 - Richard Gilbert, Graeme Jordan, Peter Reece? Extract of .1 - see image i8 - added 28/3/2011 Extract of .4 - see image i9 - added 28/3/2011 Printed on Kodak Paper.On rear in ink and 8.1.75 and Nov. 74.trams, tramways, depot construction, btps, operations, volunteers