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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TIMETABLE, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TRANSPORT
Timetable - Eaglehawk, Charing Cross, Quarry Hill, Charing Cross. Golden Square, Charing Cross, North Bendigo, Charing Cross.Bendigo Tramwaysperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: MAP: BENDIGO TRAMWAY ROUTES
Diagram of Bendigo Tramway Routes. Showing Eaglehawk terminus through to Quarry Hill Terminus and North Bendigo Terminus to Golden Square Terminus. Printed on pale bluish paper with dark blue print.person, individual, baby portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 'ELECTRIC TRACTION' VOL N0. 20, N0. 6
Document: 'Electric Traction' Vol. 20, N0. 6, June 1965. Journal of Australian Electric Traction Association (16 pages). Article page 5: The Tramways of Bendigo.Australian Electric Traction Association Box 1017 GPO Sydney. NSWperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ELECTRIC TRACTION - 10 YEARS OF BOURKE STREET, August 1965
Booklet: 'Electric Traction' Vol. No. 20, No. 8. August 1965. Journal of the Australian Electric Traction Association. 17 pages including covers. Includes (page 2) article on 'Provincial Tramways Report April 1965'Australian Electric Traction Associationperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VIEW STREET, BENDIGO, 1963 ?
Black and white photograph of western aspect of View Street, Bendigo, showing tramway to Eaglehawk, T. & G. insurance building, National Mutual, printery, fire hydrant. A. Doney is hand written in grey lead at lower right corner . On back of mount '38'A. Doneyplace, streetscape, view street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Cross section of tram track Bendigo 1890
BHS Collectionhistoric Bendigo tram track profile 1890 from original Tram depot in Mollison StreetOriginal No. 29 Battery Tram Track, Bendigo Tramways 1890. Dug up from Mollison Street, Bendigo, where the Tram Depot used to be sited. Brass tags note Bendigo Tramways 1890 and Original No. 29 Battery Tram Tracktramways bendigo, tram track profile 1890 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Bendigo Tramways Brochure, abt 1950s
... cars history bendigo tramways evolution of bendigo tramways ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsBrochure, a "Welcome to Bendigo, and "Evolution of Bendigo Tramways." 8668.1 Brochure is titled "Welcome to Bendigo," on the front a photo of Charing Cross and Trams, also the Bendigo City Coat of Arms. Inside two pages and descriptions of six tram showing the "Evolution of Bendigo tramways." On the rear is a map of the tramways and places of interest to visit. The brochure was "Printed for the preservation committee in co-operation with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (Bendigo and District Branch) All donations for a preservation fund."history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program and Toast list, 1951
... cars history bendigo tramways evolution of bendigo tramways ...In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk. In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk. In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona. In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk. In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars. In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older carsToast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951. Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.history, bendigo tramways, evolution of bendigo tramways, arthur douglas, australian tramway and motor omnibus employees association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO TRAMS, 1970s
Black and white photo of six trams lined up in Pall Mall opposite Rosiland Park. Christmas decorations visible on light poles. Taken by Jon Williams former staff member of Collins Booksellers.Nu Color Vuebendigo, tramways, christmas, bendigo, tram, royal celebration, myer, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - WES HARRY COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT FOR STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION BENDIGONIAN ADVERTISER DATED SAT. 25 SEPT. 1971
Advertisement by State Electricity Commission of Victoria Bendigo Tramways time table in operation from Monday 27th September 1971Bendigo Advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT MCRAE STREET
Tram at McRae Street Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, mcrae -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: PALL MALL
Tram at Pall Mall near fountain. Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT PALL MALL
Tram at Pall Mall near fountain. Photo taken 10/07/1993 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM IN BENDIGO
Tram in Bendigo. Photo taken 1992 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
Talking tram at Central Deborah Mine. Photo taken May 1985 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tourist tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO TRAM 18
Coloured photo of tram 18 at Eaglehawk. Photo taken 07/04/1969 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram 18 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAMS AT PALL MALL
Coloured photo of two trams at Pall Mall. Photo taken 03/01/1972 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, trams 1972 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAM AT NORTH BENDIGO
Coloured photo of tram at North Bendigo, conductor showed changing direction display. Photo taken 03/01/1972 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, trams 1972 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ROY MITCHELL COLLECTION: TRAMS AT PALL MALL
Coloured photo of two trams at Pall Mall. Taken by Roy Mitchell 03/01/1972bendigo, tramways, trams 1972 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: WELCOME TO THE BENDIGO TRAM 470
... TRAMWAYS History ken hesse Red pamphlet welcome to the Bendigo tram ...Red pamphlet welcome to the Bendigo tram 470 Bendigo Building Society. Inside an arial view of Bendigo and a brief history of the Bendigo Building Society.tramways, history, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: TRAM TICKETS, ENTRY TICKETS, INVITATION, GAME
1) Red and white guessing game card in the name of Betty Nankervis giving the correct number of answers:11. When opened there are 20 questions on parts of the human anatomy with space for answers. 2) Bendigo Tramways card first issued December 9 & 10 1972 the name Mrs K. Hesse typed above the picture of a tram. Linking unique tourist attractions, a project of the Bendigo Trust. On the back a signature R.F. Lamb(?) 3) Two tickets Electricity supply department provincial tramways, this ticket is issued subject to the by-laws, price 1 penny. 4) Two entry tickets to Bendigo pottery Australia's oldest pottery workshop, one family for $1.40 and one adult for 50centts. 5) Brown paper rectangular box in the middle: Manchuria, twelve different stamps issued by the Japanese puppet government of Manchuria and the north-east provinces under the control of the Chinese Nationalist Government. -
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Ephemera - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: VARIOUS STAMPS AND TRAM TICKETS
Set of nine Polish stamps featuring different breeds of dogs, set of four Croatian stamps featuring birds and one Croatian stamp of flowers. Also seven State electricity commission of Victoria provincial tramways 8c tickets, two 13c tickets and seven 18c tickets. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: SET OF FOUR BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Set of four black and white photographs. First of two Bendigo trams parked on the street, there are three drivers/conductors standing near advertising sign on the closer tram for Myer and Gas the good flame. The second of the No 19 tram - Golden Square with Cohn advertising sign. Third of four men standing next to Bendigo tram talking to each other, two others are sitting on a rail. The last photo several people sitting on chairs under a canopy listening to a men speechtramways, history, bendigotramway -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN NOTE
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Note written in blue biro: W2 470 built in 1928 by Preston w/shops. Bought by the Bendigo Trust in 1988. Sponsored by B.B.S.tramways, history, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: COUNCIL OF TRAMWAYS LETTER
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Letter addressed to Ken Hesse 43 Barkly Place Bendigo. The letter is typewritten on Council of Tramways Museums of Australasia letterhead. The letter is from Bill Kingsley Executive Officer apologising for not being able to attend the civic reception in Ken honour.tramways, history, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: LETTER
... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Paper with hand written speech given on the day a restored tram was put back in service.tramways, history, ken hesse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: HERCULES AND ENERGETIC
a. Five page handwritten document titled 'Mine Manager John Truscott's Report Hercules and Energetic' Other reports included from Mine Managers on the Hercules and Energetic Mines are: J. Woolcock's report 4.3.1895, F. Youlden 1898 and J. Roberts 1911. b. One page hand drawn plan of titled ' Hercules transverse plotted by A.E. R., .D., A.A., page 23, 24.3.37. Hercules Long, by A.E.K. , W.R.N 24.3.37. Plans show measurements of tramway, height of poppet head, position of ore bins and other buildings on mine site.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, hercules and energetic mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO'S VINTAGE TALKING TRAMS, 1996
... of the Bendigo tramways. Includes a brief history of Bendigo, illustrated... of the Bendigo tramways. Includes a brief history of Bendigo, illustrated ...100 page soft cover booklet describing the history of the Bendigo tramways. Includes a brief history of Bendigo, illustrated descriptions of the tramways fleet, map of the talking tram route and a script for the tram tour. Edited by Keith S Kings. Published by the Bendigo Trust, December 1996 and printed by Bendigo Modern Press. Signed by Keith Kings 20/2/97 Copy originally owned by RW & M Birrell Inside front cover are 2 tickets for the inaugural tram trip of the restored tram No. 7Keith S Kings