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

Photograph of No. 23, as the Gold tram in the depot 1-5-1951. Photo by Wal Jack. Has spare 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 negativeYields 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 and negative.Written 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

Photograph 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. 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.trams, tramways, gold tram, victoria st, special trams, tram 23

Photograph 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.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 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

SECV Ballarat Gold tram No. 23 possibly in bound in Lydiard St North with the destination of Sebastopol. There are a number of passengers on the tram. Yields information about the Gold tram during 1951.Black and white photograph with source stamp on the rear."Ken Magor Neg No. 2024"tramways, secv, lydiard st nth, tram 23, gold tram

Photographs of SEC Ballarat No. 23 decorated as the Gold tram on the Wendouree Parade depot fan probably in March 1951 when it was first used. See also Reg. items 864 and 1378 for other photos of the tramcar. Photo used in Keith Kings book, "The Ballarat Tramways" on page 48. Understood to be an SEC official photograph. Tram showing destination of "Depot via Ripon St." See Notes for listing of the various versions. See Notes by Alan Bradley, April 2001, "Gold! Gold! Gold! (and trams) - printed later in Trolley Wire.Yields information about Ballarat No. 23, painted as the Gold Tram in 1951. SEC Official photo?Set of four, Black and white photographsSee abovetrams, tramways, depot, gold tram, centenary of gold, decorated trams, gold, tram 23

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 negativeYields information about the Gold tram operating in traffic during 1951.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat AlbumOn 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

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

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

The photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 23 dressed as the Gold Tram at the depot junction, probably soon after its launch in March 1951, see item 5534, The photo was used on page 48 in Keith Kings 1971 book "Ballarat Tramways." Yields information about tram 23 as the Gold tram at the time of its use March 1951.Black and white photograph notes on rear.In pencil "No. 29, page 48, and KK and SEC" tramcars, tramways, tram 23, gold tram, secv depot

Photograph 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.Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.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

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

Photograph 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 negativeYields 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 and negative.Written 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

Photograph 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 negative.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 and negative.Written 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

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

Photograph of SEC Tram No. 23, painted up for the Centenary of Gold. Photographed inside the depot with bogie tram No. 15 behind. Photographed 19/8/1951, by Keith Kings. Tram showing destination of Victoria St. i1 - scan of original print collected i2 - scan of print in the Wal Jack album - two copies held. 2nd one ex Keith Kings i3 - scan of the rear of the print in the album i4 - hi res scan of print in album See item 1378A for a larger format copy.Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot and arrangements within the depot at the time of the photograph.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear of photo in blue ink. "Ballarat: "K.S. Kings No. E (x)(1) Copyright reserved" and "Victoria commemorated the centenary of the discovery of gold in 1951 with various exhibitions and celebrations. The SEC decorated their Ballarat No. 23 as shown and painted it, appropriately gold. On the rear of the 6" x 4" print held in AS Box 78, hand-written wording reads: Ballarat. No.23 (ex Adelaide), as decorated and illuminated for Centenery of Discovery of Gold (1851-1951). 23/8/51. Depot. This view was taken inside the tram depot and shows the construction of the former horse tram shed." .1 - 'SEC Ballarat Car No. 23 decorated for Gold Celebrations 1951 (19.8.51)" and KS Kings stamp in top right hand corner with number "E(x)(i)" written in.trams, tramways, decorated trams, ballarat depot, buildings, gold, centenary of gold, tram 23

Photograph of SEC Tram No. 23, painted up for the Centenary of Gold. Photographed inside the depot with bogie tram No. 15 behind. Photographed 19/8/1951, by Keith Kings. Tram showing destination of Victoria St.Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot and arrangements within the depot at the time of the photograph.Large format print for display purposes. Copy made Oct. 2001 for the "gold, Gold GOLD" temporary exhibition - colour laser print onto card, with Velcro dots on rear.On rear of photo in blue ink. "Ballarat: "K.S. Kings No. E (x)(1) Copyright reserved" and "Victoria commemorated the centenary of the discovery of gold in 1951 with various exhibitions and celebrations. The SEC decorated their Ballarat No. 23 as shown and painted it, appropriately gold. This view was taken inside the tram depot and shows the construction of the former horse tram shed." trams, tramways, decorated trams, ballarat depot, buildings, gold, centenary of gold, tram 23

Set of two photographs of the AETA Special trams Golden Jubilee Anniversary Saturday 11-4-1953, by Keith Kings. .1 - Bogie 23 and Birney 29 and service car 20 at Golden Square. .2 - Birney 29, Bogie 23 at Quarry Hill. Black and White prints contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Yields information about the AETA Tour in 1953 using the Bendigo centenary gold tram.Set of two photographs with photographer's notes on the rear.On the rear in blue ink .1 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29 (also service car 20), at Golden Square, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations. (Two flags broken off drop centre roof by centre pole notices!!!!)" .2 - "Bendigo, AETA specials Bogie 23 & Birney 29, at Quarry Hill, Saturday 11/4/53. /Golden Jubilee Celebrations." Both have the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the numbers H(f)(iii) and H(e)(ii) written in respectively.trams, tramways, bendigo, decorated trams, gold tram, quarry hill, golden square, aeta

Photograph 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 negativeYields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 running a special tram to meet the Cobb and Co coach in Victoria St in August 1951.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.Written 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 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

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

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