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Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Clatter Clatter - he has problems by $ million, "Grant for trams", 11/11/1970 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Newspaper cuttings from The Herald, Melbourne, Wednesday 11 November 1970. 1st cutting from page 2 - item written by John Sorell in "On the Spot" about the Chairman of the Tramways Board Mr. Frank Kirby and the financial problems of the MMTB, government relations, costs of running the system. Includes a photo of Mr. Kirby. 2nd cutting, stapled to the first, about the decision of the Bolte Government to give the MMTB a grant for the first time this year. Driving Licenses will be doubled to assist payment and additional road maintenance works. Does not give details of financial arrangements. In top left hand corner of second cutting, "11/11/70" in black ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, finances, government grants, mr. frank kirby -
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Newspaper, "Glamor tram is here to stay", 28/04/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 28 April 1972 about the MMTB's decorated and illuminated advertising tramcar. Notes lease cost of about $4,000, Frank Mason & Co. as agents, quotes Mr. Wheelan of the company. Also notes about how far the tram travels in a four week period, that there was only one tram, that it was booked up to end of 1973 and that the "SEC set the pattern in 1970". Has a photo of the tram, advertising briquettes.In top right hard part of Clipping, "28/4/72" in blue inktrams, tramways, mmtb, advertisements, frank mason & company, sec -
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Newspaper, "A man on the right track", 22/05/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 May 1973 about a discussion between Sir Robert Risson with writer Kenneth Joachim Sir Robert Risson was the executive Director of the Metropolitan Transportation Committee at the time. Looks at the trams running in Melbourne, new trams for the city and other tramways cities. Includes a photo of Sir Robert.In top centre right of the Clipping "22/5/73" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, sir robert risson, new tramcars, melbourne transportation committee -
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Newspaper, "Trams to light up next week", 22/06/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from a Melbourne newspaper dated 22 June 1970 about Melbourne's 1100 trams having extra lights fitted to them next week. Four lights to be fitted to the front and two reds to the back. Was welcomed by Victoria's motor industry chiefs. NOTE: There were not 1100 trams in Melbourne at the time, more about 500 to 600.On left side of cutting, "22/6/70" in red ink.trams, tramways, mmtb, lights, night lighting -
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Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Detour - City Bridge Closed", 24/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Sun newspaper 24/10/1970 about the replacement of bridge girders in Swanston St. over the Railway lines with W2 381 in the background. Gives details of road closure. Good photo of the type of structure."24/10/70" in blue ink in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, swanston st., mmtb, bridges -
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Newspaper, Herald Sun, Opening of Bendigo Tourist Trams - advertisement, 8/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper advertisement from the Herald, Friday 8/12/1972 about the opening of the Bendigo Trust - Tourist Tram service, by the Hon. R.. J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria at 2pm the following day Notes as operating every weekend and that a project of the Bendigo Trust.trams, tramways, bendigo, opening, bendigo trust, r.. j. hamer -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bendigo Trams", 8/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 25/11/1972 about the responsibility for the trial operation of the trams in Bendigo, up to Easter 1974 was entirely with the Bendigo City Council, stated by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Wilcox. Has an item re Clunes on the back - so therefore possibly the Courier."25/11/72" in black ink in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, safety, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Reprieve for Trams", 31/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 31/10/72, about the decision of the State Cabinet that Bendigo's trams will in the city for the time being. Follows the promise by the SEC of a Birney tram to South Australia - AETM. Quotes Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. No decision as yet on which trams to stay. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."31/10/72" in blue ink on left hand side.trams, tramways, bendigo, birney, bendigo trust, r. j. hamer -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Insurance for Tram Passengers", 13/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 13/12/1972 about the Bendigo City Council or the Trust being responsible for arranging Insurance cover for passengers. Item follows a question in the Legislative Assembly from Mr. Floyd, Labour Williamstown, answered by the Minister of Transport, Mr. V. Wilcox. Appears to be from the Courier, as starts with "MELBOURNE - (AUP)" credit."13/12/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, insurance, bendigo trust, v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 4/11/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 4/11/1972, about the opening of the Bendigo Tourist tram service by the Premier Mr. R. Hamer on Dec. 9, 1972. Item mentions the keeping the Birneys in Bendigo, against them going to Adelaide and the Bendigo Trust. Item possibly from the Courier, as mentions the GBA (Greater Ballarat Association), Mr Melton Foo and Mr. Edgar Bartrop."4/11/72" on bottom edge in blue ink and a red ink arrow pointing to the Clipping.trams, tramways, bendigo, opening, bendigo trust, mr. r. hamer -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tourist Trams for Bendigo", 24/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Courier, Ballarat, 24/10/1972 about questions to be asked in the Legislative Assembly today by Mr. Floyd (Labour Williamstown) about the running of the trams in Bendigo for tourists and running of trams in Ballarat. Item notes that approved the service between the North Deborah mine and the Chinese Joss House. Item possibly from the Courier as it has Ballarat people funeral notices on the rear."24/10/72" in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, parliamentary questions, mr. floyd, mr. v. wilcox -
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Newspaper, Michael Ryan, "Save our trams cries Bendigo", 17/09/1970 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 17/9/70 - written by Michael Ryan, reporting on the 'love' of Bendigo's trams by its passengers and crews. Features a photo of Bendigo No. 6, of Conductor Fred Wilson giving a hand to Mrs. Valda Towers. Quotes from Valda Towers, driver Jack Boston, Fred Wilson and a Mrs. J. E. Argus of Golden Square."17/9/70" in red ink adjacent to photo.trams, tramways, bendigo, closure, fred wilson, buses -
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Newspaper, "Government to finance Bendigo Tourist Trams", 13/9/1973?
Newspaper Clipping possibly from a newspaper dated 13/9/1973 (should this be 1972 given item 1236?)about the State Government approval of a tourist tram service as a trail between the Central Deborah Mine and the Chinese Joss House for a period ending Easter 1974. Quotes the Minister for Local Government, Mr Hunt. Also mentions local member Mr. Bob Tretherwey MLA and MLC's for Bendigo. Does not appear to be a Melbourne paper, as it gives AUP as the source."13.Sept.73" in pencil in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hunt, bendigo trust -
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Newspaper, Herald & Weekly Times Ltd, "Bendigo gets the rumble again", 9/12/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping possibly from The Sun, Melbourne, 9/12/1972 with two photographs about the preparation for the opening of the Tourist tram service in Bendigo. Quotes Bendigo Trust Publicity Officer, Daryl McClure, gives details of Government financial assistance and details of the opening on the following day by the Premier, Mr. R. Hamer. Photos are of No. 25 and James Lerk.trams, tramways, bendigo, tourist trams, mr. hamer, opening, bendigo trust -
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Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Notice to BTPS members about a Social Meeting t, Jan. 1972
1239.1 - Notice to BTPS members about a Social Meeting to be held at St. Cuthbert's Church Hall, Sturt St. West on 27 Jan. 1972. Notes an inspection of the proposed track to Wendouree Parade and work commenced on the depot foundations. Signed by Hal Cain, President. Printed on pink paper using Stencil process. 1239.2 - Appeal form or notice to members, seeking funds to cover the cost of acquisition of tram No. 33, ($750) and transport ($450) from Hamilton. Gives notes on history of 33 in Hamilton. Donations to be sent to the Treasurer, Mrs. Dean in Box Hill. Gives date of return of tram 33 to Ballarat as 28 April 1977. Printed on yellow paper with duplicator process.1239.2 has "Nancy's" in top right hand corner in blue ink.museums btps, appeals, hamilton, social meetings -
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Document - Photocopy, Public Records Office of Victoria, List of Ballaarat Tramway Company Directors, c1994
Photocopy over two pages of the Register of Company Directors of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. Limited (horse trams) giving the name, address, occupation and position held within the Company. Made up the Victoria Companies Act. of 1896, Section 166. Document not dated. Has a hand stamp giving the full company name with the name of Secretary underneath. Made from records held by the Public Records Office of Victoria, arranged by Alan Bradley c1994.trams, tramways, horse trams, company directors, ballaarat tramway company, management -
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Document - Photocopy, Public Records Office of Victoria, List of shareholders of the Ballaarat Tramway Co, c1994
Photocopy over three pages of the members (shareholders) and the number of shares held in the Ballaarat Tramway Company Limited (horse trams). Date given as 2nd day of November, but no year given. Possibly 1896 following the introduction of the new Companies Act. Company Secretary was a person with the surname of Brown, possibly Edward Nathan, who is on the list of shareholders and occupation shown as Accountant. List gives Surname, Christian Name, Address, occupation and the number of shares held. Made from records held by the Public Records Office of Victoria, arranged by Alan Bradley c1990.trams, tramways, horse trams, shareholders, ballaarat tramway company, management -
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Document - Photocopy, Public Records Office of Victoria, "Summary of Capital & share of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. Ltd. (in Liquidation) up to 21st day of April 1903", c1994
Photocopy over seven pages of the summary of Capital and shares of the members of the Horse tram co. Ballaarat Tramway Co. at 21/4/1903 which was being liquidated following the takeover by ESCo. Gives details of calls on each share, amounts forfeited, details of the Directors and details of each member; Surname, Christian Name, Address, Occupation and amount of shares held. Handwritten original. Made from records held by the Public Records Office of Victoria, arranged by Alan Bradley c1990.trams, tramways, horse trams, shareholders, ballaarat tramway company, liquidation -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, David Endacott, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Two colour prints (Copies 1 and 2) of the scene at the Hospital Corner, Drummond St. Sth and Sturt St. after the running of the last tram from Sebastopol prior to running into the depot on 19 Sept. 1971. Shows one bogie tram No. 40 (from the advertising boards) with many people at the corner, a few cars and a police car leading the tram through the people standing around. Has the liquor store on the south west corner of the intersection in the background. Tram is heavily loaded with passengers. Copy 1 on Fujicolour Crystal Archive Paper is the better exposed and larger print and has been used in the scanned image.. Copy 2 another print off the same negative but with a smaller photograph area. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020 and record revised. Image i2 - shows the crowd before the tram departed with a police escort. Image i3 - shows the scene as the tram departed with a police escort.On copy 2 - "The Last Tram at Drummond and Sturt Sts." in black ink.sebastopol, last tram, closure, hospital corner, tram 40 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 19/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Two colour prints (Copies 1 and 2) of the scene at the Hospital Corner, Drummond St. Sth and Sturt St. after the running of the last tram from Sebastopol prior to running into the depot on 19 Sept. 1971. Shows one bogie tram No. 40 (from the advertising boards) with many people at the corner. Possibly taken after the police car has moved on, prior to the tram leaving for the depot after a few minutes. Has the liquor store on the south west corner of the intersection in the background. Tram is heavily loaded with passengers. Copy 1on Fujicolour Crystal Archive Paper is the better exposed and larger print and has been used in the scanned image.. Copy 2 another print off the same negative but with a smaller photograph area. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On copy 2 - "Last tram to run in Ballaarat at Cnr Drummond & Sturt Sts on way to depot." in black ink.sebastopol, last tram, closure, hospital corner, tram 40 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of Ballarat No. 17 in-bound to the City in Sturt St. West, about to pass a school crossing. Tram has destination of Mt Pleasant and a Twin Lakes sign on the front canopy. Shows the Sturt St. West layout, with houses in the background. Taken in 1971, possibly August 1971 as trees have lost their leaves. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St. West" and in top left hand corner "1971".sturt st. west, mt pleasant, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of Ballarat No. 11 outside the Ballarat Town Hall during Winter 1971. Tram showing destination of "Victoria St." in the rear destination box. Has an SEC Briquettes roof advertisement and Twin Lakes dash advertisement. Photo taken from behind the tram. Also Myer building in the background. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St." and in top left hand corner "1971". A previous note has been partially rubbed out.ballarat, town hall, myer, victoria st, tram 11 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of Ballarat No. 17 in bound to the City in Sturt St. just to the west of Lyons St during Winter 1971. Tram has rear destination of "Gardens via Drummond Nth" and an SEC Roof ad "Everything's fine in my all electric kitchen". St Patricks Church in the background. On Kodak paper. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Sturt St." and in top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, sturt st., st patricks, tram 17 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of a Ballarat single trucker en route for the Gardens, just past St Aidans Drive during Winter 1971. Photo taken from partly within Lake Wendouree, looking at the tramcar through the trees, which has passed the photographer. See also Reg Nos. 1279 and 1280 for related images. On Kodak paper. Not the same tram as on 1279 or 1280 as it has a SEC and Eureka Tiles roof ad. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Lake Wendouree" and in top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, lake wendouree, st aidans drive -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of a Ballarat No. 13 en route for the Gardens, just past St Aidans Drive during Winter 1971. Photo taken from partly within Lake Wendouree, looking at the tramcar through the trees, which has passed the photographer. See also Reg Nos. 1278 and 1280 for related images. On Kodak paper. Would appear to be the same trams as in 1280 as it does not have a roof advertisement. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Lake Wendouree" and in top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, lake wendouree, st aidans drive, tram 13 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of a Ballarat No. 13 en route for the Gardens, just past St Aidans Drive during the winter of 1971. Photo taken from partly within Lake Wendouree, looking at the tramcar through the trees, before it has passed the photographer. See also Reg Nos. 1278 and 1279 for related images. On Kodak paper. Tram has a Twin Lakes advertisement on the front dash panel. Homes along St. Aidans drive can be seen in the background. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Lake Wendouree" and in top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, lake wendouree, st aidans drive, tram 13 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, David Endacott, 1971
Colour print of a Ballarat No. 30 in Lydiard St. North opposite the concrete retaining wall on the east side of Lydiard St. North, just before Macarthur St, the cutting was between Clarendon St and Macarthur St. Tram has destination of Lydiard St. Nth. Has homes and the city of Ballarat in the background. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.On rear in blue ink "Lydiard St. Nth" and in the top left hand corner "1971".ballarat, lydiard st. nth, retaining wall, tram 30 -
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Photograph - Colour Negative, Colour Print, David Endacott, 1971
Colour positive (negative) of SEC tram No. 11 at the City terminus. Tram has destination of "Gardens via Sturt St. West" and a Twin Lakes advertising board on the front dash panel. Has fountain and tramway waiting shed in the background as well as the Ballarat Post Office. Tram stop pole and attached signs in front of the tramcar. A colour laser image of this negative made on 10/1/2000 using a Canon Laser printer has been placed on file at 01-01-57. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.ballarat, lydiard st. nth, city terminus, sturt st., tram 11 -
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Photograph - Colour Negative, Colour Print, David Endacott, 1971
Colour positive (negative) of SEC tram No. 30 south bound in Lydiard St. North, with the destination of Sebastopol between Mair St and Sturt St. Has the Fine Art Gallery buildings, Post Office and Mining Exchange building in the background of the photograph. Photo taken after the tram has passed the photographer. A colour laser image of this negative made on 10/1/2000 using a Canon Laser printer has been placed on file at 01-01-57. Original film image scanned at 3200dpi 12/5/2020.ballarat, lydiard st. nth, fine art gallery, tram 30 -
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Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, 1993
Photograph of Ballarat Tram No. 26, converted to the ESCo colour scheme standing on No. 5 road at the BTM depot c1993. Has destination of "Depot".btm, esco, depot, tram 26