The photographer notes that it was the last day of operation of No. 23, the Gold tram.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 8994 for a print.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23

ABC Radio broadcast at the time of the launch of the Gold Tram - tram 45 - on loan from Bendigo,Demonstrates the work of the Ballarat Tramway MuseumAudio cassette tape containing 1. Approximate 50 second item within the Goldfields Radio ABC News on 12/6/2001 regarding the launch of the Gold Tram that day. Contains an interview with Peter Winspur. Read by Graham Knox? Recorded by Stephen Butler. 2. Interview (oral history) with Arthur Reynolds by Alan Bradley (see Reg. Item No. 2146 for transcript) concerning the use of the SEC Ballarat Scrubber Tram. Made 14/6/2001 and for audio extract. tramways, trams, gold tram, abc radio news, ballarat scrubber tram, interviews, tram 45

Colour print of Gold Tram, Ballarat 45 (Bendigo 18), at Carlton St with Peter Winspur and David Frost standing in front of the tram. Photo probably soon after its launch in June 2001.Demonstrates the work of BTMColour photograph print, printed on Kodak paper.btm, carlton st, tramways, gold tram, tram 45

Print of No. 23 as the Gold Tram at Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Items 5321 and 5323 and 7868 for the negative.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. Many people on the street attending the event.Yields information about celebrations to welcome the Cobb and Co coach from Melbourne during the Centenary of Gold in Ballarat.Photograph, black and white - plain black with Wal Jack's note on rearWal Jack number stamp and number T23PC.tramways, trams, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, cobb & co, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of a No. 23 painted as the Gold Tram in 1951, at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St, looking south east. See also Reg item 4185 Image updated from a scan from the Ray Pearson Album 30/5/2020.trams, tramways, sturt st, gold tram, gold, centenary of gold, decorated trams

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and the dates of operation.Black and white photograph of No. 23 painted as the Gold Tram in 1951, at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St, looking south east, with a driver boarding the tram. Has the Commonwealth Bank building in the background. Wal Jack photograph, 25-3-1951. Photo used on page 9 of Destination Eaglehawk. See Reg Item 3583 for a copy negative of this photograph. 4185.1 - digital image of the same photograph from the Wal Jack Album - see image i3 and i4 for the rear of the photo. Image i5 scanned from original 125 size negative - added 11/7/2020On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat 9263# No. 23 (ex Adelaide "A" 69) painted golden bronze in connection with the Gold Centenary 1851 - 1951. Car ran from 16/3/1951 to Easter Monday 26-3-1951. Snapped in Sturt St (tram centre), Easter Monday 25-3-51 Wal Jack Photo T1/PC." In bottom left hand corner - stamped "Traction Publications, PO Box 438 Canberra (City) ACT" .1 - on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat No. 23 painted gold for Gold Centenary 1951. Ran from 16/3/1951 to Easter Monday 26-3-1951. Snapped in Sturt St (tram centre), Easter Sunday 25-3-51 Wal Jack Photo T1/PC."tramways, trams, sturt st, gold tram, gold, centenary of gold, decorated trams, tram 23

Colour postcard of Ballarat Tramway Museum's Gold tram, No. 45, in Wendouree Parade, near the Gardens kiosk. Photo taken by Austin Brehaut. Has destination of St. Aidans Drive, roof advertisements for the Bendigo Tramways Cafe Tram and Visit Sovereign Hill. Has words "Ballarat Australia" in white with black shadow in the bottom right hand corner. On the rear of the photo, has position for stamp, address, photo credit and along bottom centre, that the BTM is celebrating 150 years of gold, supported by Country Victorian Tourism Council and the Victorian Community Support Fund. Three copies collected.trams, tramways, gold tram, wendouree parade, btm

Set of 3 photos of Bendigo 18, painted for "150 years of Gold 1851 - 2001" in Wendouree Parade. The tram was given the number 45, its original number in Melbourne. Envelope photo received in dates it as 29-9-2001.Yields information about Ballarat tram 45 decorated for 150 years of gold in 2001.Set of 3 Colour prints - on Agfa papertramcars, trams, gold tram, tram 45, wendouree parade

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and its storage in the depot when not in use.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram in the depot 1-5-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Has wheel sets on the track in front of 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 negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 inside depot 1-5-51 Gold Centenary tram, first time car fully illuminated, especially to take photograph." and the Wal Jack stamp in the bottom right hand corner with the number "T5/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, tram 23

Yields information about the tram services and the Gold tram in Wendouree Parade.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the gold tram in Wendouree Parade, Lake loop? trams, tramways, gold tram, wendouree parade, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951Black and White photograph of Ballarat No. 23 decorated as the Gold Tram, 1951 in Sturt St, stopped behind a bogie tram. Photographer unknown, may be able to be determined given that it has been used in a publication - see inscription.On rear in blue ink "Reduced to 4 1/2 x 3 / Trim roadway as required / Photo 21"tramways, trams, decorated trams, gold tram, gold, centenary of gold, tram 23

Yields information about the gold tram in service.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the gold tram on the depot fan, 1951, with the destination of Victoria St trams, tramways, depot, gold tram, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 and 26 at Sturt St. Prior to 23 running a special run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5322 and 23 and 7868.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St 20-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, but with no number written in. Has "1881" in pencil.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23 leaving Sturt and Lydiard Streets, on the run to Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 5323 also.) Taken by Wal Jack 20-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 Gold Tram Sturt St Ballarat 20-8-51 2.30pm" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner, with initials "LW" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, special trams, tram 23

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 22 June 2001 in the People and Places Section of the Courier, featuring four photographs of people travelling on the Gold Tram, No. 45, on Thursday 14 June 2001 during the launch of the Gold Tram. Featured on the four photos are: 1. Wendy Taylor, Alan Bradley, Ian Rossiter and Jeanette Horsley 2. Warren Doubleday and Ian Stanley 3. Dianne Smith and Col Wilkie 4. Hedley Thomson and Ballarat Mayor, David Vendy See Reg. Item 1778gold tram, people and places, btm, ballarat tourism

Colour print of the Gold Tram, No. 45 at Gardens Loop, Wendouree Parade on Saturday 11/9/2004 during a snow fall. Photo taken by Austin Brehaut, on Kodak Royal Paper with a label giving details on the rear.On a label on the rear of the card: "Winter in Ballarat (Spring, actually). Snow falls in Wendouree Parade 2.10pm Saturday 11.9.04, while 45 with FP & AB, wait in vain for passengers."gold tram, snows, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 45

Yields information about the Gold tram operating in traffic during 1951.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No.23 decorated as the Gold tram, Sturt St Ballarat, Easter Saturday 24-3-1951, photo by Wal Jack. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 23 painted gold for Gold Centenary 1951, Sturt St, Ballarat, Easter Saturday 24-3-51".trams, tramways, gold tram, gold, decorated trams, tram 23

Set of six photographs taken by Carolyn Dean on 10.03.2001 of operations in Wendouree Parade during the 2001 Begonia Festival. Printed on Kodak paper. 1786.1 - Gold tram 45 - at Gardens Loop, heading south, with destination "Begonias". Has witches hats and special stop boards in view. Also advertising Ballarat Eureka and Sovereign Hill. .2 - Tram 33 - south bound at Depot Junction with Peter Winspur talking to crew. Has Ice Cream Man van in background. .3 - Gold tram 45 at Depot Junction, southbound, showing destination "Car Park" with Dave Macartney in view and another crew member (Phillip Bertram) in uniform holding the megaphone. .4 - Tram 33, showing "Depot" near Depot Junction, running northbound. .5 - Gold tram 45, at same location, showing "Car Park", northbound and Bendigo Cafe tram advertising board. .6 - as for .3, with Phillip Bertram in photo holding megaphoneAll have date "10.03.01" and "Photo Carolyn Dean" written on the back in blue ink.begonia festival, gold tram, depot junction, gardens loop, wendouree parade, btm, tram 45, tram 33

Yields information about the gold tram in service.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23, as the Gold Tram No. 23 east bound in Sturt St at Dawson St, though it has the destination of Grey St Sebastopol. In the background is the ABC Cafe, selling Swallow's Ice Cream. trams, tramways, sturt st, gold tram, dawson st, tram 23

Has a strong association with BTM staff and the launch of the Gold Tram.Laminated A4 colour print of a group of people inside No. 45, as the Gold Tram on the day of the launch, 22 June 2001. BTM members has Warren Doubleday and Stephen Butler, David Vendy, and others in the photograph. See Reg Item 1780 for other details.trams, tramways, btm, gold tram, special trams, tram 45

Yields information about the Gold tram of 1951 and of the railway level crossing in Lydiard St North.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the gold tram crossing the level crossing in Lydiard St North, during 1951 on its way to Lydiard St North. In the background is the signal gantry and the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers. trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, level crossings, ballarat railway station, gold tram, tram 23

Yields information about the Gold tram of 1951 and of Hospital Corner.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 23 as the gold tram at Hospital corner crossing from Drummond St South into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North. In the background is the Southern Cross Hotel, E. Daly Cash Butcher, trams, tramways, gold tram, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram lit up inside the depot, prior to use on Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 22.) Taken by Wal Jack 19-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 inside depot 19-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T21/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, tram 23

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 3/3/2001, titled "Golden ride for Bracks at festival", page 6. Item written by Mariza Fiamengo about Victorian Premier Steve Bracks driving the Gold tram to the opening of the Begonia Festival the previous day. Has a photo of Steve Bracks and BTM Vice President, Stephen Butler at the controls.gold tram, begonia festival, btm, gold

Photocopy of page 3 of the August 1951 issue of Electric Traction which features the article on the installation of the new crossing at Hospital Corner - see Reg Item 7720. Also gives Ballarat news on power restrictions, fare increase, tram 23 - (Gold Tram) and its planned withdrawal from service. Has a note regarding Wal Jack's health.trams, tramways, hospital corner, drummond st, sturt st, trackwork, gold tram, fares, tram services

Set of 10 digital camera colour prints made using a colour laser printer of the launch of the Gold Tram by the Mayor of Ballarat, 14 June 2001 by Warren Doubleday. Made using Word 98. 1800.1 - tables set out in 45 - Gold Tram 1800.2 - close up of tables .3 - David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat speaking with BTM President Richard Gilbert alongside. .4 - ?, Col Wilkie, Alan Snowball, John Bullen, Alan Bradley, Ian Stanley, Wendy Taylor, Ron Egeberg, ?, Alastair Reither, Greg Rodgers, Lewis Nyman and Austin Brehaut .5 - Unfurling the banner .6 - holding the banner - Alan Snowball and Len Millar. .7 - breaking the banner .8 - banner broken .9 - Enjoying the ride with tea/coffee etc. .10 - Hedley Thomson and David Vendy - Mayorgold tram, btm, launch, tram 45

Colour print of Ballarat Gold Tram, No. 14, Bendigo 18, in Wendouree Parade on 2/3/2001. Tram destination showing Special. On Kodak paper. Same photograph used on the front cover of March 2001Fares Please! and in the Topmill 2002 calendar. Begonia festival and APEX Art show signs in the background at the Ferry stop. In worksheet folder is letter from Topmill and cover page of Fares Please!On rear in blue ink "AVG" and arrow, showing printing marks.gold tram, fares please!, wendouree parade, topmill, tram 45

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and prior to commencement of operation.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram being prepared for operation, in the depot 1-1-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Tram yet to have the years on the side, front dash lighting completed and the pick and shovel added. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 painted gold for "Gold Centenary 1851-1951" at depot 1 Jan. 1951" and the Wal Jack stamp in the bottom right hand corner with the number "T687" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, conversion, tram 23

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 operating as the Gold Tram in 1951 and its last running day.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram on its final run to Victoria St 20-8-1951. Tram about to leave Sturt and Lydiard St. Has the Commonwealth and National Mutual buildings in the background. Taken on a wet day. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeWritten on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 on final day 28-8-51, tram about to leave for Victoria St on its final run. A dull and wet day" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T22/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, sturt st, tram 23

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 2/3/2001, titled "City's golden gift from Bendigo", page 5. Item written by Mariza Fiamengo about the delivery of the Gold Tram (Ballarat 45) from Bendigo, the previous day. Mentions the 1951 painting of trams to celebrate the 100th anniversary, sponsorship from the Country Victoria Tourism Council, Sovereign Hill and the Ballarat Tourism Board. Photo shows the tram about to be positioned on its trucks.gold tram, bendigo, btm, gold