Photograph of No. 21 entering the Gregory St passing loop, Lydiard St North, 28-12-43. Has the St. Columbia's catholic church spire in the background. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Note Neg Number T357 the same as for Reg item 5161. 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 the appearance of SEC No. 21 and the streetscape in Lydiard St Loop near Gregory St in 1943.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album on rear of photo in ink, "SEC Ballarat Tramways No. 21 (ex Adelaide No. 10) in Wendouree Parade, entering Gregory St loop, Lydiard St North 28-12-1943". Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the bottom right hand corner with the number "T357" in it.trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, gregory st, tram 21

The concrete wall behind the tram was removed following closure of the SEC operated system and reconstruction of the street.Yields information about the Lydiard St line and in particular the concrete cutting wall before Gregory St.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Feb. 1969 of No. 11 northbound in Lydiard St North, with the cutting concrete wall before Gregory St Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Twin Lake sign.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st north, gregory st, tram 11

Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system from 1960 to c1936 when replaced by electric signs. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath with the words "SEYMOUR ST LOOP GREGORY ST LOOP." stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg. The part with the words giving the two locations appears to have been ground down and a previous location names taken out and replaced. Used a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, to 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448, , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.trams, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, signals

Colour Photographgate keeper, cottage, ballarat botanical gardens

Plan for the Gregory Street Horticulture Centre.ballarat school of mines, horticulture, school of horticulture, horticulture building, gregory street, architectural plan

Yields information about Ballarat's trams during crossing at the Gregory St loop during 1965.Agfa blue/white mount, colour slide of trams 35 southbound to Sebastopol and 35 northbound in Lydiard St North, crossing at the Gregory St loop, 27-4-1965. No. 35 has a dash canopy advert for Dancing at the Civic Centre."27-4-65" in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, gregory st, tram 35, tram 37

Black and white photograph of SEC Ballarat No. 32 inbound along Lydiard St. North, just south of intersection with Gregory St. Telephoto lens photograph, showing hilly nature of route, tram forms only a small part of photograph. Tram has destination of "SEBASTOPOL". Winter photograph.trams, tramways, ballarat., lydiard st. north, gregory st , tram 32

Photograph of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at Gregory St. Tram has been decorated for the event. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet that is Wal Jack. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and the horse and buggy in the background. Wal's album notes say "No. 32 near Gregory St "Up" trip" See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for high res scan of original print and i4 for hi res scan of original negative.Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.Has in ink on rear "(140)"trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, gregory st, sec, tram 32

Embroidered by Sister Mary St Gregory Slattery RSC. Sisters of Charity. St. Vincent's Convent, Potts Point, Sydney, NSW.Exceptional example of embroidery.Cream linen with self coloured embroidery in a copy of Aemilia-ars Italian work. Many open work designs and satin stitch surrounds and deep peaked edge."1911" stitched near a cornerembroidery, mats, aemilia-ars, 1900-20, australia

Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 39 leaving Gregory St. loop in Lydiard St. Nth. (House to the left of the photo is No. 803). Tram has the destination of Bell St and a SEC Electric Cooking roof advertisement. Photo dated 6/11/1962. Note outbound tram in distance, and paper or delivery boy on bike on right hand side of the photograph. On Kodacolor paper."76Ed" in blue ink, date stamp 6 Nov 1962" in red ink.gregory st., lydiard st., tram 39

Black and White - set of two photographs taken at the Lydiard St level crossing with the gates. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968. 1 - tram 26 (Gregory St), north bound passing as the gates were opened. 2 - tram 14 (City), passing south bound through the crossing. Tram has a Cinzano roof advert.Yields information about the Lydiard St level crossing.Set of two Photographs - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, level crossing, gregory st., tram 26, tram 14

Set of 8 photographs by Robert Green 30/12/1968 showing the tramcar operations of the SECV system on that day: 1 -Tram 42 Turning from Lydiard St North into Sturt St for city stop with Post Office in background 2 -Tram 26 Arriving at the city stop, with Crockers, Eyres Bros, and SEC Building in the background. Has destination of Gregory St 3 -Tram 26 Reversing at Gregory St 4 -Trams 34, 26? In Lydiard St North. Tram 34 for Sebastopol, has a Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night sign 5 -Tram 26 with destination of Bell St, on level crossing 6 -Tram 26 At City stop with National Mutual in the background 7 -Tram 27 Turning from Lydiard St North into Sturt St for Grenville St with Post Office in background 8 -Tram 27 Parked in the City Loop with destination of Bell St and a Twin Lakes sign. Yields information about the SECV Ballarat tram operations on 30/12/1968.35mm negative in a film strip - set of 8tramways, tram 42, lydiard st nth, tram 26, sturt st, gregory st, tram 34, tram 27, city loop

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, pages 105, titled "Cutting the Ribbon" of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr J. Pryor cutting the ribbon to the open the extension of Lydiard St. North from Gregory St to Norman St or the New Cemetery. Notes the colour of the ribbon, the scissors and the Cr Pryor drove the tram over the extension. Features SEC No. 32 with flags and the SEC Logo over the headlight. Photo has name of the photographer "Richards & Co." Took place 9/1937. Note Item Not formally Numbered. See also Reg. Item 598 for another photo or this event.Has an inscription in ink "going to the End" in the bottom right hand corner.lydiard st nth, gregory st, sec, opening

Yields information about Blackpool electric tramways in the 1880's, a system that was offered to the City of Ballarat by tender.Black and White photograph of ESCo Ballarat No. 1 in Ballarat, soon after opening in 1905, destination sign placed over front dash canopy. Has the driver (Rupert Bowd) at the controls. Has the destination of "Lydiard St Nth". (Rupert should be Robert - see page 138 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways) - at the Gregory St terminus. Two copies See Reg Item 6974 for another copy and details of the driver/motorman.Copy 1 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and a "William F Scott" address label and "WFS Collection" in the bottom right hand corner. Copy 2 - in ink "220) and Ballarat Tramways (Company) along the top edge and "Driver Rupert Bowd B1872, Skipton St. Ballarat".trams, tramways, esco, opening, gregory st, tram 1

Agfa plastic mount (blue base, white cover) of a photograph of No. 28 Lydiard St North entering Gregory St loop. Photographed from a car. Destination has not been changed from Lydiard St. Nth. Photo taken late 1960's. "Local Maid Bakery" on the right hand side of the photograph. Slide rescanned at 3200 dpi 25-10-2020, jpg replaced, tiff file retained. This file was scanned in 2003 and may show colour changes."BAS 46" in penciltramways, trams, gregory st, lydiard st nth, tram 28

Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 10 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. .1 - 35 and 43 crossing at Urquhart St, Drummond St Sth. 35 outbound to Sebastopol, 43 to Lydiard St Nth. .2 - 35 in Lydiard St North, about to turn into Sturt St, with the Commonwealth Bank and National Mutual, Craig's Hotel in the background. Note the tram stop signs on the pole nearest to the Post Office. Tram has destination of Sebastopol. .3 - 39 and 41 at Grey St Loop, on a wet day. 39 showing Lydiard St Nth, 41 Special. .4 - two bogie trams (35?) and 41? Albert St, south of Grey St Loop. .5 - two bogies trams (41 and 35?) and a single trucker at the Sebastopol terminus. 41 showing Special. .6 - two bogies trams (41, 35?) and single trucker at the Grey St Loop, waiting for another bogie tram to arrive. Has a "Bounds" running alongside the tram. On a wet muddy day. .7 - two single truckers crossing at Gregory St loop, Lydiard St. Nth. - photo out of focus. .8 - 35 and single trucker crossing at ditto. .9 - 39 and another bogie tram waiting for two other trams to meet at Gregory St. loop. .10 - two single truckers crossing at the King St loop, Victoria St - out of focus and over exposed.trams, tramways, urquhart st, drummond st sth, lydiard st nth, sturt st, albert st, sebastopol, grey st loop, gregory st, king st, tram 35, tram 43, tram 39, tram 41

Set of 6 photographs by Robert Green 14/9/1968, showing the tramcar operations of the SECV system. 1 -Trams 27, 20 Crossing at the Gregory St Loop 2 -Tram 27 Interior view - note the 1,000,000 mile plaque 3 -Tram 27 at the Grey St loop 4 -Trams 27, 30 crossing at the Grey St loop 5 -Tram 27 at the Sebastopol terminus 6 -Tram 27 ditto with the Royal Mail Hotel in the background Yields information about the SECV Ballarat tramways operations on 14/9/1968.35mm negative in a film strip - set of 6 - Black and white prints of item 2 held.tramways, tram 27, lydiard st nth, tram 30, tram 20, gregory st, interiors, grey st loop, sebastopol

Photograph of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at Gregory St. Tram has been decorated for the event. Taken from behind as all the dignitaries etc are at the front of the tram. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet, that is Wal Jack. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and people looking on from the fence. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for a high res scan of the photograph itself and i4 for a high res scan of the negative.Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.No details on rear.trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, gregory st, sec, tram 32

Set of four green Fuji Film green plastic slides during late 1960's of: 1 - tram No. 11 southbound in Lydiard St North, at the level crossing with destination of Sebastopol. Has Osborne House in the background. .2 - ditto with tram 39 showing special .3 - Bogie tram crossing No. 11 (showing City) at Gregory St. No. 11 has a Twin Lakes sign .4 - Part of one of the timetable board as the City terminus, Sturt and Lydiard Sts. .5 - No. 17 with driver/conductor reversing the pole. Has the city in the far distance, looking back towards the city.On each slide in ink "Roy Mitchell" , "Tram" "1958-1971". .1 - "20" .2 - "28" .4 - "15"tramways, trams, lydiard st north, level crossings, gregory st, timetable boards, tram 11, tram 39, tram 17

Set of seven photos by Chris Wurr in January 1971 1 - 35 at Sebastopol terminus, 1958 Ford Star Customline. 2 - 35 changing poles at Lydiard St terminus by the driver. Tram has a briquettes roof advert 3 - 35 in Sturt St about to depart for Sebastopol with part of the Boer wall memorial, the Commonwealth Bank and the National Mutual building. The tram has a Bray Raceway auxiliary board and a briquettes roof advert. 4 - 35 inbound in bi-level Lydiard St, just south of Macarthur St. 5 - 35 inbound in Drummond St South with a lady standing on the roadway waiting. 6 - 35 outbound in Lydiard St at Gregory St loop. 7 - 35 turning east into Sturt St at hospital corner. Yields information about the Ballarat tramway system, tram 35 and its operations Jan. 1971.Digital - Black and white image - set of 7tramways, trams, wendouree parade, sturt st, tram 35, sebastopol, lydiard st nth, hospital corner, drummond st sth, gregory st

Yields information about the SEC Wendouree Parade depot and the activities at the depot after closure.Set of six Colour 27 x 27 mm slide in Agfachrome blue and white plastic mounts showing various views and scenes at the SEC Wendouree Parade depot .1 - View of the rear of the depot from Gregory St after closure of the depot itself. .2 - View of the depot from Wendouree Parade with a worker sweeping the track and No. 12 sitting on No. 4 road. .3 - No. 34 with part of No. 34 poking out of No. 1 road. .4 - View of No. 0 road with no trams and the tennis courts. .5 - view of No. 40 inside the depot with one of the doors open. .6 - view of workers propping or lifting the overhead in front of the depot in order to load a tram. No. 40 visible. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, depot, sec depot, overhead, gregory st, tennis court, 0 road, tram 12, tram 34, tram 40

Set of 12 Digital images, from slides taken by George Stevens on 15/8/1971: 1 - Tram 31 Inbound to the City in Barkly St Mt Pleasant. Tram has a Twin Lakes sign 2 - Tram 31 In Main St, with a Pay-as-you-enter sign. In the background is a Barber shop and an office for used car sales. 3 - Tram 31 In Sturt St at Grenville St, with the Dickins food store, Jack Batten Union Hotel, Thomas Jewellery, and the Ballarat Gas Co. offices in the background. 4 - Tram 26 At the Lydiard St terminus with the cemetery gates behind. Tram has a briquettes roof advert. 5 - Tram 26 About to arrive at the Gregory St loop - shows the undulating nature of the tram track 6 - Tram 26 Passing over the railway crossing with the signal gantry in the view, along with some men working on the gantry using a mobile crane. 7 - Tram 27 Northbound in Albert St crossing the road. 8 - Tram 27 Passing the Borough of Sebastopol offices in Albert St. 9 - Tram 27 About to arrive at a tram stop in Albert St and pick up a passenger. 10 - Tram 27 Entering Skipton St from Albert St with Ford Eclipse Motors in the background. 11 - Tram 27 Drummond St south passing a horse-drawn milk cart. 12 - Trams 27, 26 Crossing at the Bell St loop. Yields information about the tramcars used on 15/8/1971 and the various locations around the system.Set of 12 digital images scanned from slides.tramways, tram 31, tram 26, tram 27, barkly st, main st, sturt st, lydiard st nth, gregory st, albert st, borough of sebastopol, level crossing, skipton st, bell st, drummond st sth

Set of 10 Digital images, from slides taken by George Stevens on 17/9/1971: 1 - Trams 41, 17 in the City parking loop with Dickins Food Store in the background and plenty of parking meters in the foreground 2 - Tram 42 At the City stop in Sturt St. Has the Town Hall, Myer and Coles n the background 3 - Tram 17 parked in City Loop in Sturt St with the T&G corner, Mechanics Institute in the background. 4 - Tram 35 Southbound in Lydiard St, just before Macarthur St, the cutting was between Clarendon St and Macarthur St. 5 - Tram 35 Crossing the level crossing with the signal gantry and Reids Palace in the background. 6 - Trams 35, 34 At the end of the double track in Lydiard St Nth with J J Coller & Co and other buildings in the view looking south. 7 - Tram 34 Northbound in Lydiard St Nth with Scots Church in the background. 8 - Tram 34 Northbound in Lydiard St Nth 9 - Tram 34 On its way back to Sebastopol from the terminus 10 - Tram 34 At the Gregory St Loop Yields information about the tramcars used on 17/9/1971 and the various locations around the system.Set of 10 digital images scanned from slides.tramways, hamilton ave, wendouree parade, city loop, lydiard st nth, level crossing, ballarat railway station, gregory st, tram 34, tram 17, tram 35

Has a strong association with the motorman involved in the opening of the Ballarat Electric Tram system and the person..1 - Black and White photograph of ESCo Ballarat No. 1in Ballarat, soon after opening in 1905, destination sign placed over front dash canopy. Has the driver (Rupert Bowd) at the controls. Has the destination of "Lydiard St Nth". (Rupert should be Robert - see page 138 of Alan Bradley's book, The Golden City and its Tramways) - at the Gregory St terminus. See Reg Item 4383 for another copy of this photograph. .2 - Letter from Mrs. I Gleeson? to Robert Green dated 1-12-1988, regarding the driver (says he was Rupert), worked for a while on loan to PMTT, the tram (No. 2) he drove on the first day and No. 1 as first car on the Lydiard St line. Also gives details of his life and family. .3 - Letter from ditto - dated 28-2-1989 - regarding the print and that she had visited the BTPS depot two weeks ago and spoke to Richard Gilbert. .4 - Envelope - pre stamped, featuring Clarendon house Evandale Tasmania. Has the senders address on rear - 41 Rosalind Cres, Blackburn Vic 3130.trams, tramways, drivers, motormen, esco, opening, pmtt, gregory st, tram 1

Yields information about Ballarat Tramways and trams prior to the closure of the tramway system.Set of 9 digital images of Ballarat trams prior to closure, scanned from original slides by Tony Smith, 1971 prior to closure of the system. This set of slides appears to be the last day of operations - 19/9/1971 .1 - 40 south bound in Lydiard St Nth, at the Gregory St Loop. .2 - 40 after passing through the loop .3 - 42, north bound in Lydiard St. North at Macarthur St. .4 - 42 southbound at the Railway station level crossing with the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers building at the station yard in the background. .5 - 42 southbound in Lydiard St North after crossing the railway - taken from the signal box (B) with Reids Palace in the background and the Provincial Hotel. .6 - 35 northbound after passing through the level crossing. .7 - bogie tram crossing the tracks with Ballarat Railway Station in the background. .8 - bogie tram entering the double track section in Lydiard St with Reids Palace in the background. Note the new bus stop bay. .9 - 35 and another bogie in Sturt St, with the Town Hall, Golden Star Chinese Cafe and Georges Fish & Chip shop in the background.trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, gregory st, level crossings, ballarat railway station, sturt st, closure, tram 40, tram 42, tram 35

Copy photograph of a small photograph contained within item Reg. No. 587. Photo of the construction of the Lydiard St. North extension in 1937, looking north of Gregory St. shows new loop in background, and way of protecting roadworks. Has houses on both sides. Caption on 587 is "North from Gregory St. showing end of original line". Also "Note compressor working off already strung active overhead". Hi res scan of negative used 7-5-2020.trams, tramways, ballarat, lydiard st. nth extension, new track, tramways

Yields information about Lydiard St Nth c 1960, in particular the streetscape at the time.Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 35 inbound along Lydiard St North early 1960's near Gregory St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Good view of houses on the east side of the street.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, bogie trams, street views, tram 35

Yields information about Lydiard St Nth c 1960, in particular the streetscape at the time.Black and White photograph, of Ballarat No. 39 outbound along Lydiard St North early 1960's near Gregory St. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth. Good view of houses on both sides of the street.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, bogie trams, street views, tram 39

Colour photograph of Ballarat No. 39 crossing No. 35 at Bell St. loop, Skipton St. The house to the right of the 39 is No. 710 Skipton St. Tram 35 has the destination of Sebastopol and No. 39, Gregory St. Photo dated 6/11/1962. On Kodacolor paper."79Ed" in blue ink, date stamp 6 Nov 1962" in red ink.bell st, skipton st., tram 39, tram 35