Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 2/7/1971, about the derailment of SEC Ballarat No. 41 just past the junction of Main St. and Bridge St. at about 4.10p, the previous day on the way to Mt. Pleasant. Has photo of No. 41 with the repair gang and a crew member. Note with the news item, says a pin broke and "the undercarriage of the tram collapsed". Photo has had No. 41 gone over in ink to highlight the number. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item. accidents, main st, mt pleasant

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 22/7/1971, titled, "Days are numbered" about the sight of a tram passing the Borough of Sebastopol offices will be gone forever a month from today. Trams to run for the last time on August 22. Item features a southbound or Sebastopol bound bogie tram passing the office. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. No formal date with item.sebastopol, borough of sebastopol, albert st, closure

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 28/7/1971, titled, "The changing scene". Has a photograph of a single truck tram crossing Lydiard St in Sturt St with a Davis bus adjacent to the tram with the caption noting the trams will be replaced by buses next month. Has the Robert Burns statute in the background. See Reg Item 3762 for the actual Courier Photograph - a lot wider angle. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.bus replacement, sturt st, lydiard st, robert burns, statues

Set of two newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, dated about 14/8/1971, that have been taped together. 1. Titled "Busy day for the trams" featured a photo of Ballarat trams 13, 27 and another single truck at Gardens Loop the previous day carrying school children on special trams. See Reg Item 3764 for actual print of photograph. 2. Titled "Tram driver injured" reports on the injury to SEC Driver Ian Tierney of Skipton St. who was severely injured after being hit by a motorcycle outside the SEC Wendouree Parade depot at 12.55pm the previous day. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Has cutting date separate from item.special trams, gardens loop

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 24/8/1971, titled "The buses take over". Item features a photo of two Davis Bus lines (lettered Davis Urban Services) at the intersection of Sturt and Drummond St. on the first day of bus operation following the closure of the Victoria St. - Gardens Line. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.buses, sturt st, drummond st, tram replacement

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972. Item features a story with a photo of about the new traffic patterns at the Sturt St - Grenville St intersection following painting of lines to direct traffic following removal of the tram lines. Photo shows the Dickins Food Store (Supermarket) in the background. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, traffic control

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Saturday 15/4/1972, titled "Changing face of Ballarat ". Items with two photos of the Drummond and Sturt St., Hospital Corner. The lower one in 1905 showing possible laying of tracks in Drummond St and the top one, the removal of the tracks in 1972. Has the hotel at the intersection in the photograph. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. High Res Images added 5/3/2011.drummond st, sturt st, hospital corner

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 16/5/1972, titled "CRB tram work done this year". Item reporting on the plans of the CRB regarding the pace of removing the tram track on their roads. Quotes Divisional Engineer, Mr. E. T. Oppy that work should be completed by the end of the financial year. Reports on plans for Victoria St., Sturt St., Sturt St. West. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, crb, sturt st, sturt st west, victoria st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. Would have been dated late January 1972, (Refer item 2214.2 dated 2/2/1972). Work began between Doveton and Armstrong St. Quotes CRB Chairman Mr. R. Donaldson, CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. The City Council had said the work between Lydiard and Dawson St. was regarded as the most urgent. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. Photo taken looking east along the south side of Drummond St. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 31/5/1972, titled "Tram tracks go in Victoria St." showing a photograph of an excavator removing the tram rails in Victoria St. Ballarat. Assistant Divisional Engineer for the CRB Mr. W. J. Gardner advised that the CRB had begun work in its area of responsibility and work should be complete by the end of June. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 28/6/1972, titled "Almost a dry run" showing a photograph of road machinery parked in the middle of Victoria St. during heavy rain the previous day. Work in removing tram line was completed the previous Monday, but the surfacing had yet to be completed. Photo taken looking east near the Rodier St. intersection. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm walking along Lydiard St. at the north end of the Macarthur St. loop prior to their removal. Work was expected to commence the following Monday and will take about 8 months. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st

Newspaper clipping from The Melbourne Sun, dated Monday 17/4/1972, column written by Keith Dunstan titled "A place in the sun" detailing the events, musings and some identities names of the closure of the Bendigo tramway system the previous day. Has a photo of No. 26 climbing View St from Charing Cross. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself. For full print of the photograph, see Reg Item 3888.bendigo, tramway closure, last tram

Colour photograph of John Phillips welding a track joint just before the Carlton St. terminus, watched by Barry McCandlish on 30/1/1993. Photo by Richard Gilbert. On Kodak paper. See March 1993 issue of Fares Please! for another photograph and the story on page 8. See March 1993 Fares Please!trackwork, wendouree parade, carlton st., welding

Yields information about the vicinity of the Victoria St terminus and the bridge over the Buninyong Railway line.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 31, just after leaving Victoria St. terminus, late 1960's or early 1970s crossing over the Eureka siding railway bridge. Taken by John Phillips. Tram has destination of Gardens via Sturt St. West, Twin Lakes advertisement on the front. In the background is Meagher's Hotel with Abbots Lager and Victoria Bitter sign. On the bridge is graffiti "Smash US Imperialism". On the Ballarat side of the bridge is a sign directing travellers to the "Eureka Caravan Park". Has 6 Velcro dots on rear and marks where mounting devices have been removed on the rear. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file. .1 - Second copy with 4 black Velcro squares and 4 dots on rear - wider view on the right hand side with an additional pole - not scanned.trams, tramways, victoria st, eureka, twin lakes, tram 31

Yields information about the vicinity of the Sturt St city loop and the buildings on the south side of Sturt St.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 14 and possibly No. 12 in the City Loop, Sturt St., near Grenville St. Ballarat. no. 14 showing "CITY". On left is Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria building, Patersons, T&G Life Assurance and other buildings on the south side of Sturt St. Taken by John Phillips late 1960's or early 1970's. Has 4 Velcro black squares on rear and marks where mounting devices have been removed on the rear. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file. Second copy added - 8/11/2005 to box 01-01-70.trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st., tram 14

Yields information about the use of the trams in Bridge St - the major shopping strip at the time in Ballarat, shows the nature of the strip at the Grenville St end, the motor cars in use at the time and of the some of the shops.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 26 outward bound to Victoria St, entering the west end of Bridge St. Tram has destination of "Victoria St." Has Dickins, Faull's Shoes and Big W (Woolworths) buildings in image.. Taken by John Phillips late 1960's or early 1970's. Has 6 Velcro dots on rear and marks where mounting devices have been removed on the rear. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file. .1 - ditto same image, has five Velcro dots mounted on rear.trams, tramways, bridge st, victoria st, tram 26

Yields information about the vicinity of the Drummond St south and the Urquhart St Loop.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 31 crossing two single truckers in Drummond St. South, at Urquhart St. Loop. (Bell St?)) Tram 31 has destination of Sebastopol and has a "Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night" auxiliary board on the front of the tram. Taken by John Phillips late 1960's or early 1970's. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file.trams, tramways, sebastopol, drummond st. sth, urquhart st., tram 31

Black and white photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat 26 outward bound to Victoria St., loading passengers just prior to crossing Grenville St. Tram has destination of "Victoria St". Has Big W (Woolworths) building in the background, along with the Ballarat Working Men or Labor (labour) monument (8 hour day) in the photograph. Taken by John Phillips late 1960's or early 1970's. Note: Image scanned in two runs through a scanned, resulting in the shading in the image file. .1 - ditto, mounted with four white Velcro dots on rear.trams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, monuments, tram 26

Yields information about the vicinity of the Sturt St city loop and the buildings on the south side of Sturt St.Black and White photograph mounted on heavy cardboard backing. Photo of Ballarat No. 12 with destination of Victoria St., westbound in Sturt St, passing the City Loop. No. 12 has a "Twin Lakes" sign on the back of the tram. In the background is the T&G Assurance Society building, the Vegas cinema and other buildings on the south side of St. St. Has many Velcro dots on rear and left overs of mounting devices have been removed on the rear. Note image scanned in two runs through a scanner, resulting in the shading in the image file.trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, town hall, tram 12

Yields information about one of the first two maximum traction bogie trams in Ballarat in October 1945 after it had been repainted for use in Ballarat by the SEC and the Lake / depot area at the time.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 15 in Wendouree Parade just to the south of St. Aidans Drive. Photo taken looking south with the trolley pole to the camera in the raised position. Appears to be a new trolley rope. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth". Possibly taken soon after receipt and repainting in Ballarat in 1945. "The Ballarat Tramways" notes that No. 15 arrived in Ballarat October 1945 and was renumbered to No. 36 in 1953. Print made by John Phillips c1995. Print used in the interpretation panel at Gardens Loop - believed to be an SEC photo. 2135.1 - as above by wider to the left, shows more the lake. Added 13/4/2009. See The Ballarat Tramways. Additional large print added 21/3/2021.2135.1 - on rear "Delivered from Melbourne in 1945" "Car 15, renumbered 36 in 1953 in order to consolidate the bogie cars from car 34 onwards." and "William F Scott:" address label.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, bogie trams, tram 15

Black & White Photograph of 'City of Ballarat' tram No. W4 671 reversing in Flinders St., near Spencer St. on Friday, March 8, 1996, while running on City Circle. All City Circle trams had to do this shunt, rather than complete the circle due to the heavy tram traffic for the Grand Prix that was causing problems for trams turning from Spencer St. Photo used on front cover of Ballarat Tramway Museum's Annual report for 1995-96. (three copies in Archives 1/97). In background is Railway Viaduct and the temporary Crown Casino at the World Trade Centre.trams, tramways, 671, city of ballarat, city circle , tram 671

Copy photograph of a small photograph contained within item Reg. No. 587. Photograph of the opening scene at Gregory St for the opening of the line to Lydiard St. North. Has policeman on left side of photograph, ribbon on tram 37 and an inspector on the right hand side. Caption from 587 is "OFFICIAL OPENING DAY 28.9.37 (corrected to 30.8.37) Official Car arrives from city driven by Mayor J.Pryor (SEC Ballarat accountant W.J.K.Dunstan running)." Walter Dunstan. copy 3 by John Phillips, 9/97, laminated 10/97. - in 01-01-54 See also Reg Item 2521 for another image of this event - newspaper cutting. For some details on Walter Dunstan see Reg. Item 3231 worksheet. Hi Res scan of the negative added 8/5/2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, lydiard st. nth, opening , tram 32

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 35, southbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, late 1950's or early 1960's. Taken from ???On rear typed in red ink "Sebastopol line. / Car 35" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in purple ink.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 35

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 41 leading No. 21 around the South East (SE) curve from the bottom end of Sturt St. into Lydiard St. North. Would appear to be on a tram tour, given the various people on both trams taken photographs. Possibly the AETA Easter 1958 tour - see Reg. Item No. 122 for a set of tour notes. Taken by John Alfred. Has the Commonwealth Bank, Craigs Hotel and MLC buildings in the background. On rear written in blue ink "Ballarat / Lydiard and Sturt Sts. (S.E. Curve) and stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in purple ink.tramways, trams, sturt st, lydiard st, aeta, tram 41, tram 21

Black and white photograph of Bendigo No. 11 at the eastern end of High St. Eaglehawk, late 1950's or early 1960's. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk. Taken by John Alfred. Photo printed on half weight paper.On rear written in black ink "Eaglehawk / No. 11" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in red ink.tramways, trams, eaglehawk, high st, tram 11