Produced by the SECV to document a proposal for the re-routing of traffic to relieve congestion in Bridge St.Yields information regarding the proposed re-routing of traffic in Bridge St, Ballarat.Plan titled "Plan showing details of proposals for the re-routing of traffic to relieve congestion in Bridge St (Ballaarat)." showing the realignment proposal of bridge road and the corresponding changes to tram routing - Pen drawing on tracing paper.btm10966: Original pen drawing on tracing paper. Evolution of document can be seen from btm10966c -> btm10966b -> btm10966a -> btm10966. btm10966a: Print taken from the original pen drawing. btm10966b: Hand marked up proposal, with pencil, used to create the original drawing. btm10966c: Hand marked up proposal, with pencil, of a map titled "City of Ballaarat, Centre Portion" which was produced in pen on tracing paper. btm10966d: Hand marked up proposal, with colour pencil, used in the creation of the original drawing. btm10966e: Hand marked up topographical map, with pencil, of the centre of Ballaarat. Used as input for the creation of the original proposal.electricity supply department, secv, provincial tramways, tramways, ballarat, ballaarat tramway system

The photograph shows Ballarat No. 17, east bound in Bridge St to Victoria St, with a Pay as you enter sign. In the background are Williams the Shoeman, Roger David and Dickins stores as well as the buildings on the south side of Sturt St. Photo by Mal Rowe 1/1/70.Yields information about Bridge St and tram 17 in 1970.Black and white photograph notes on rear.Mal Rowe copyright stamp with number 120.7 and "Bridge St 1/1/70"tramcars, tramways, tram 17, bridge st

Set of five digital images of the removal of track in Bridge St Ballarat as part of the redevelopment of the area and its reopening to motor car traffic July 2023. See also August 2023 issue of Fares Please! page 15 for other photos and page 4 for a short item. Photos by Paul McConville and Richard Gilbert.Yields information about the redevelopment of Bridge St Ballarat from a Mall back to an open road.Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track in Bridge St Ballarat.tramways, ballarat, bridge st, track removal

Photograph of Ballarat 22 outbound in Bridge St for Victoria St, Christmas Day, 25-12-1945, photo Wal Jack. Has Herbert Adams, Reed Chemist and CTA Hotel in the background, note no other vehicles in the photograph. Also an ad for Ballarat Bitter. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative.Yields information about a bogie tram use when they first came to Ballarat in 1945 and the Bridge St streetscape.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat #22 in Bridge St, Ballarat 25-12-1945". In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with negative number "T88" written in.trams, tramways, bridge st, bogie trams, tram 22

Photograph of No. 33 westbound in Bridge St, with destination of Sturt St West and hand made Auxiliary board "S'pats" Wal's album notes the tram was travelling to St. Patrick College Sports. Photo Wal Jack 30-10-49. In the background are Ezywalkin shoes, Cocking Men's and Boys Wear, Roberts Health Service, advertisement for Robur tea and a cafe. A number of motor vehicles behind the tram. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeYields information about the appearance of Bridge St and No. 33 in 1949.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.33 in Bridge St to St Pats sports Sunday 30-10-49" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T115" written in.trams, tramways, bridge st, st patricks, tram 33

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". Reports on the proposal of the CRB to cover the tram lines in Bridge St. late next week. Advises that the track would not be dug out, but covered with a hot mix seal. Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. Were a number of problems in removing the lines from Bridge St., and proposal of Council to convert it to a pedestrian mall. Also noted proposal to remove lines in Sturt St. West and work was proceeding in Sturt St. track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st, bridge st

Colour print of Bendigo No. 6 in Bridge St on its way to North Bendigo, April 1967. Photo by Noel Simons. See also item 1191 for a colour slide.Yields information about the Bridge St loop and tram No. 6.Colour print - on plain paper.tramcars, tram 6, north bendigo, bridge st

The photograph shows Ballarat tram 33 westbound in Bridge St to the Gardens. The tram is passing a Redline coach. In the background are Faull's shoes, and the Dickins supermarket. Taken by Mal Rowe on 1/1/1970.Yields information about the the use of the Haddon St loop and trams 17 and 21.Digital image of a black and white photograph.tramways, tramcars, bridge st, tram 33

The photograph shows Ballarat No. 42 (Gardens via Drummond St), westbound in Bridge St. Tram has a briquettes roof advert. In the background are a butcher shop and Picot & Widmer, Chemist's shop. Not known who took the photograph or the date - c1970Yields information about tram services in Bridge St c1970.Black and white photograph on plain papertramcars, trams, tram 42, bridge st, ballarat tramway

Photograph of No. 26 inbound in Bridge St to the Gardens via Sturt St West, with heavy motor vehicle traffic. Has the Robert Ritchie (SSW) Food store in the background along with other shops. Photo by Chris Wurr 28/12/1970.Yields information about the streetscape and the trams in Bridge St and the high level of traffic.Black and White photograph with photographers notes on the rear.Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr".tramways, trams, bridge st, robert ritchie, tram 26

Photograph of tram 39 entering Bridge St, crossing Grenville St after leaving Sturt St.In the background is the Bucks Head Hotel, a Jeweller and Handbags Novelties shop. Note the Forest City signal on the pole and a letter (receiving pillar) box.Yields information about tram services in Sturt St and Grenville St and the building structures.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative filetrams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, signals, forest city signals, tram 39

Image is an ESCo tram leaving the intersection of Grenville St. and Bridge St. and proceeding east along Bridge St. Photo taken behind junction points. Has the Nicholl & Allan building on the left side of the photo and the Bucks Head Hotel on the right. Numerous people walking around the street. Shows overhead construction in the area. Title in top left-hand corner "Bridge St. (Looking East), Ballarat. On the rear is places for stamp, address and manufacturer's name in a fancy motif "WTP". Photo taken soon after opening, no roof-mounted destination boxes. See item 9010 for a printed version. yields information of Bridge St at Grenville St, c1905B&W print, laser print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, August 1998 and Sovereign Hill reproduction of this card contained within a scrap book. See Notes for various image holdings and history. See also 841A - 5" x 8" version, AS Box 56.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, bridge st., grenville st

Photo shows the view from the window of tram 21 in Bridge St looking west towards Sturt St. Has a bogie car (No. 41) and another single trucker in the view along with many motor cars. Photo sleeve dated the photo as 5-4-1958.Yields information about the view from the front of a tram in Bridge St looking west to Sturt St.Negative - 127 film black and whitetramways, tramcars, tram 21, grenville st, surt st, bridge st

Black and white photograph of tram 17 decorated for Bridge St traders Christmas Tram Dec. 1967. Photographed at the SECV depot and has been trimmed for use in TMSV Running Journal Jan. 1968, photographer not named. See item 2353 for a colour photo of the tram.Yields information about the 1967 Bridge St traders Christmas tram.Black and white photograph on plain paper.has "P16A" and " S/S" in ink on the rear.trams, tramways, depot, secv, bridge st traders, christmas trams, decorated trams, tram 17, ballarat tramway

Photograph of Ballarat tram No. 12 east bound in Bridge St to Mt Pleasant. The tram has a Twin Lakes sign. In the background are EBA Hardware, Golden Point Footwear, Vanderberg's upholstery shop and UFS Dispensary shop and a Ford Falcon sedan with a very large cylinder in the boot.Yields information about Bridge St shops and tram 12.Digital image of a black and white photograph.tramways, tramcars, bridge st, tram 12

Illustration of an ESCo tram leaving the intersection of Grenville St. and Bridge St. and proceeding east along Bridge St. Photo taken behind junction points. Has the Nicholl & Allan building on the left side of the photo and the Bucks Head Hotel on the right. Numerous people walking around the street. Shows overhead construction in the area. Titled Bridge St (Looking East), Ballarat. Image by WTP&Co of Ballarat. See item 841 for postcards of this image. Yields information of Bridge St at Grenville St, c1905Colour Illustration cut from a journaltramways, trams, sturt st, esco, grenville st, bridge st

Photograph of Ballarat 27, inbound in Bridge St Ballarat, and the intersection of Peel St, passing the Bank of New South Wales building, while other traffic including a dog are in the image. Note the motor car has a "P" plate. The tram has a "Twin Lakes" dash panel advertisement.Yields information about tram operation in Bridge St at the intersection of Peel St and the streetscape at the time.Black and White photograph with photographer's notes on the rear.Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr "tramways, trams, bridge st, tram 27

The photograph shows SECV Ballarat No. 27 to Victoria St in Bridge St at a tram stop loading passengers. The tram has a Twin Lakes sign. In the background are signs for BFC Finance, Suttons HMV, and Fauls Shoes. The photo late 1960s or early 1970s shows the congested nature of the street. Photographer unknown.Yields information re tramway operations in Bridge St Ballarat and tram 27.A black and white print on papertramways, tramcars, bridge st, tram 27, passengers

Slide shows Ballarat 17, inbound in Bridge St. with the destination of Gardens Via Sturt St West. The tram has been set up for running in Sturt St with door opened and the Pay as you enter sign in position. In the background are many cars, a bicycle, Faull's shoes, and the Commonwealth Bank. Photo c1970.Yields information about Bridge St and tram 17, c1970. AGFA colour slide, plastic mounts.tramcars, tramways, tram 17, bridge st

Original photograph by Rose Series Postcard P1711 with the original image held by the State Library of Victoria. Edited by Richard Conn. Purchased by the Museum.Provides information about the appearance of Bridge St during the 1920's, shows the tram tracks and overhead. Has in the view a number of road signs, shops, Super Spirit, Shell, Junction Service Station, motor vehicles, cyclists, Bon Marche, ladies with prams, a post box and Page's Bucks Head Hotel.Black & White copy photograph view A4 size, titled "Ballarat looking east along Bridge St from Grenville St c1920s", from a Rose Series Postcard, P1711. Original image held by the State Library of Victoria.ballarat, grenville st, bucks head hotel, bridge st, road signs, bon marche, tramways

Slide shows Bridge St looking east with tram 12 outbound to Mount Pleasant. In the far distance is a Davis bus showing the destination of City, which indicates that the photo could have been taken between the first closure of a Ballarat tram line in August 1971 to Victoria St and the Mt Pleasant line on 5/9/1971. In the background is Sutton HMV store, Flamingo and Magin's stores.Yields information about tram services in Bridge St nearing the closure of the system.AGFA colour slide, plastic mount.tramcars, tramways, tram 12, bridge st, buses, closure

Set of two colour photographs by Ron Hood in early Sept. 1971 of trams in Bridge St Ballarat. 1 - tram 42 to Mt Pleasant, with a lady with a pram walking over to the tram. In the background is Dinons Butcher, Didcot & Widmer, BFC Loans and Suttons. 2 - tram 39 to Gardens via Sturt St West, with the Caltex service station, Centenary Hotel (Peel St), Gullans newsagency (Listener In magazine) and E Leitch & Co.Yields information about tram operations on the Gardens via Sturt St West/Mt Pleasant line in Bridge St shortly before closure of the route.Set of 2 Colour slides in plain white cardboard mounts.In ink "Ballarat Sept. 1971" and slide numbers 17 and 18tramways, trams, bridge st, tram 42, tram 39

Yields information about the buildings and trams in view from Lydiard St looking east along Bridge St.Black and white photograph of SEC No. 31 and two other single truckers in the City Loop at the bottom end of Sturt St. near Grenville St and another single trucker in Bridge St. heading west, just after leaving the junction with Main and Victoria Sts. Has the Grenville St. tramway shelter. Telephoto lens used from about the intersection with Lydiard St. looking east. Has "Dickins" store and other shops in the background. Tram 31 shows the destination of City and has a Twin Lakes sign as well. Photograph by Peter Bruce, 1971. Digital image added 7/7/10. Peter Bruce title "City Loop and Bridge St"trams, tramways, sturt st, city loop, bridge st, dickins, tram 31

Photograph of a postcard - titled "Bridge St Ballarat Victoria, with an ESCo tram in Bridge St. Tram has a Viceroy Tea advertisement on the front panel. The junction between Main and Victoria St lines at Stones Corner is in the foreground. Has a number of horse carts in the photograph. Note the single trolley wire on the Victoria St line and double on the Mt Pleasant line. Photo about 1922 on the rear of the postcard. Card produced by Valentines & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd - Real Photo Series M 3111. See rear of card for company location details. For rear of postcard - see image i2.Yields information the buildings, buildings and scene in Bridge St looking east from Stones Corner and trolley wire arrangements.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.On the rear in pencil, "Old type in 1922"trams, tramways, esco, bridge st, stones corner

Yields information about the closure of the SEC Ballarat system in particular the changes made to Bridge St.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side with one hole through the photograph within the cutting. Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 23/8/1971 (newspaper date, with page 10), with a photo and associated caption of Council employees painting out parking lines in Bridge St. in preparation for a bus stop. Has a single truck tram in the photo heading along Bridge St. for the city. Caption notes that the work was being done in preparation for the bus service introduction. Photograph taken either Saturday afternoon after shops closed or on Sunday as street has very few cars in it. See Reg item 3767 for print of photograph. 1069.2 - copy of cutting, image added 10/9/2013, from a donation by Dave Macartney.In red ink in upper central right hand corner, "21/8/71"trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, bridge st, bus stops

Yields information about the Bridge St landscape looking east.Digital image of a view looking east along Barkly St from Grenville St showing a tram a the intersection of the Mt Pleasant and Victoria St lines (Stones Corner). Has the shops on both side of the street in view. In the far distance is the Caltex service station. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Bridge St"trams, tramways, ballarat, bridge st

Yields information about the appearance of Bridge St festoon lighting for the 1954 Royal Visit and Begonia Festival. Has a strong association with the Garage on the corner of Bridge St and Main Road.Digital Copy of a photograph sourced by Roger Greenwood as part of his work on the production of a Video Tape on Ballarat's trams. Photographer and source details not provided by Roger. See btm6304doc.pdf Image looking west along Bridge St Ballarat with the lighting provided for the Royal Visit and Begonia Festival 1954. Has the Lister's Garage sign providing directions to Melbourne and Geelong with a clock centrally mounted. Also has a Caltex sign. Photo from a postcard. trams, tramways, bridge st, stones corner, main road, royal visit, begonia festival

Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated Ballarat system - presented in an unorganised manner and without newspaper dates.Set of 8 foolscap size photocopies on heat sensitive paper of various newspaper cuttings compiled - many duplicated - about the closure of the Ballarat Tram system, mainly from The Courier, Sept to Dec. 1971. Principal headlines are: "Tram Shelter for Christmas Crib", "SEC replies to Lake tram proposal", "A Farewell tram ride", "Keep buses out of Bridge St", "Bus stops blamed for drop in business", "Complaint of parking loss through bus stops", "last journey for 39", "Last tram to start in film about Ballarat" "The end for tram 31?" "Destination Hamilton" - see item 9520 for the original cutting See also Reg item 3165 and 3161 for similar presentations of cuttings. sec, ballarat, disposal, tramcars, btps, shelters, shelters, buses, closure, bridge st, hamilton, shelters

Property sketches done for Frank Gordon Real Estate in the 1990s. 86 Bridge Stbuilt environment - domestic, bridge street, frank gordon & co