Photo shows a long line of horse trams in the Gardens area within Wendouree Parade. Photo possibly taken on the same day as the group of horse trams in Sturt St to show the directors of ESCo what they owned. See items 800 and 2516 Original print made by Keith Kings. .1 - copy print made by Keith Kings. (see image i3 and i4)Yields information about the trams and horses owned by the Ballaarat Tramway Co.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a large line of horse trams in Wendouree Parade. Photo copied by Keith Kings from the "The Bendigonian" 31-3-1903. Keith Kings No. SA 277. trams, tramways, horse trams, wendouree parade, esco, ballaarat tramway company

A4 folded pamphlet, brochure, titled "Ballarat's Horse Trams" produced originally for the October 1994 CHHA exhibition at the Ballarat Drill Hall at which the Horse tram was displayed outside. Printed by a laser printer on A4 paper - yellow - featuring a vertical photo of the horse tram near Windmill Drive North, unloading the body of No. 1 in 1985 at the depot and inaugural running in 1992. Also has a membership application form for the BTM. Gives a brief history of the horse trams in Ballarat and the reconstruction of the vehicle itself. Was also produced for handing out to the public at the depot. Produced by Warren Doubleday. See Reg Item 6217 for the 2015 version. Copy 2 added 9-11-2018 from donation of Glenise Kellett.trams, tramways, horse trams, chha, btm, membership forms

A4 folded pamphlet, brochure, titled "Ballarat's Horse Trams" Gives a brief history of the horse trams in Ballarat and the reconstruction of the vehicle itself including the name of those involved. Produced for handing out to the public at the depot. Produced by Warren Doubleday, updated with a new colour photo by Peter Winspur in 2015. See Reg Item 1656 for the 1997 version. trams, tramways, horse trams, btm, pamphlets, brochures

Photograph shows a horse tram leaving the Grenville St terminus to travel on the north side of Sturt St. Photo from the top of the Nicholl and Allan building. In the background are many pedestrians and one horse drawn car. There is a telegraph/telephone pole line on the right hand side of the photo. See items 5103 for a close up reproduction photo of the horse tram, 836 for a black and white reproduction and 2437 for a coloured postcard of the same image.Yields information about Sturt St c1904 and horse trams.Black and white photograph on plain paperhas "3" in a circle and "4" crossed out on the rear.tramcars, trams, horse trams, sturt st, postcards, grenville st.

Hand coloured black and white photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. horse tram fleet massed for a group photograph within the Gardens, at one of the loops. May have been taken on the same day as items 800 in 1903 About the same number of horse trams. Close up of some the trams. The first has "CONVENT" destination and "Havelock Tobacco" advertisements. By the first tram is person dressed in an overcoat and hat. Conductor and driver on either side See items 802 and 1121 for poor-quality versions. Demonstrates a photo used to possibly show the Liverpool Office of the British Insulated Wire Company who had purchased the horse tramway prior to electrification by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria. Wood framed glased hand coloured black and white photograph, framed with cloth between gold lining with cloth strip between the lining, plain back with brown tape on the edges and a wire hanging strip framing made possibly c1970. Image 420mm x 258mm.tramcars, tramways, horse trams, wendouree parade, gardens, esco

Photocopy of a letter from John Radcliffe past President of the Australian Electric Transport Museum, Adelaide written on 5 January 1995 concerning the two Adelaide horse trams sold to Ballarat for use on the Sebastopol line following the Sebastopol fire in Oct. 1909. Notes the types of cars that could have been sold and other sources of information. Attached to the photocopy, not from John Radcliffe but from Alan's files are 14 drawings/sketches of Adelaide horse trams - side and end elevations, prepared by LSK.trams, tramways, horse trams, adelaide, sebastopol, depot fire

Set of five handwritten notes and extracts from magazines, newspapers etc. 1 - Northern Tramway (Cable) - Electric Traction December 1960 2 - Box Hill Doncaster - ditto 3 - Cutting from The Herald - 3/3/1961 regarding horse trams in Sydney 4 - closure of Sydney tramways - Australasian Post - 23/2/1961 5 - Melbourne Horse Trams and buses - Electric Traction Jan. 1961 6 - Victorian Tramways from the Victorian Year Book - 1914-15trams, tramways, cable trams, northcote, sydney, horse trams, box hill, victorian government

Photo of Horse trams No. 1 and 12 in the Gardens Area of Lake Wendouree. Photo shows both trams with many passengers, some sitting on the handrails and people standing in the street. Taken c1900? The modesty panel or the advertisement panel on the top of tram 1, has been changed in the photograph to blank out the advertisement and to draw in the handrails.Yields information about Ballarat 's horse trams No. 11 and another and its appearance in the gardens. The Modesty board has been modified to remove an advertisement.Black and white photograph with notes on rear. Has on rear, markings for use in a publication, location etc "Photo page 9 bottom Reduce to 5 1/2" x 3 1/2", in top right hand corner on three lines "4c", "1.13." and ".14." and in bottom right hand corner "KMcC" 3rd copy has "Neg 14,060, 1 and 12 at Ballarat" in ink on rear.trams, tramways, ballarat, horse trams, wendouree parade, gardens , tram 1, tram 12

Black and white photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Co. horse tram fleet massed for a group photograph within the Gardens, at one of the loops. May have been taken on the same day as item 800. About the same number of horse trams. Close up of some the trams. The first has "CONVENT" destination and "Havelock Tobacco" advertisements. By the first tram is person dressed in an overcoat and hat. Conductor and driver on either side. Print made from a photograph held by the Ballarat Historical Society - original photo had drawing pin holes on bottom edge. See Reg Item 1121 for another reproduction of the photograph and item 9656 for a hand coloured good quality version. 2nd copy added 9/11/2005.trams, tramways, horse trams, wendouree parade, gardens, electrification

Newspaper clipping from "The Argus Weekend Magazine 18/11/1939, page 14 of the line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification. See also Reg. Item 800 which says "Photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Company horse trams massed for a group photograph at the lower part of Sturt St., with trams between Lydiard St. and Grenville St. 18 horse trams lined up - with crews and horses. " See also Reg Item 2516 for HP James notes on this photograph. Has on the lower edge of the photograph, name of supplier of photograph "Mrs. S. J. Neal, Penshurst Road Hamilton" who was paid a fee of 10/6 for the photograph. Information on source of clipping provided by David Frost May 2003 - See sheet and letter with the worksheet for Reg Item 2516. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2489i3 shows position on page relative to items 2489, 90 and 92. High quality images of this photo on btm2489p image listing and at btm800i1c 2491.1 - Digital image of negative from the Wal Jack Collection added 21/4/2019 as image 2491i2 See David Frost Letter of May 2003 providing a photocopy and source of the clipping.ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, argus, grenville st

Has a strong association with a Ballarat Tramway and its horse trams - a handwritten copy of an article in The Courier.Handwritten copy of a H.P. James, article that appeared in The Courier, 19-6-1937, titled "Ballarat's Horse Trams 1887 to 1913" Twenty pages, covering the development of the tramway, track laying, cars builder, formal opening, services, extension, maintenance, drivers and uniforms, collection of fares, tramways colony, supplies of chaff, traffic, conductors, rail and track cleaning, and some details on the tramcars. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, ballarat, horse trams

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 25 and 27, from The Courier, Sat. 19 June 1937, titled "Story of Ballarat's Horse Trams", 1887 to 1913. Report of a paper presented to the Ballarat Historical Society by Inspector H. P. James the previous Tuesday night. Comprises four columns of text, pasted into the book titled "Of Other Days". General image of page 25 - see image btm2489i1.jpg. For page 27, see image btm2489i3.jpg - shows positioning of Reg. Items 2490, 91 and 92. Notes details of the genesis of the system, personalities involved with the construction, details of the works, depot, Duncan and Fraser car builders, early workers, formal opening, services, extension to Sebastopol, the horses, drivers, uniforms, (and on page 27) collection of fares, housing for the staff, horse feed (chart), passenger loads, conductors, rail and track cleaning and general operational notes. Has photo of a horse tram, with two drivers and conductors and handwritten note, remarking about the Conductor's "Receivers" in the photograph. See image btm2489i2.jpg Two hand written notes in ink, give details of Mr. Bob Haines and Matthew Buckley. Note Item Not formally Numbered.Numerous on page, mainly in ink.horse trams, sebastopol, crews, depot

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 16/1/1997 page 28, Saturday Magazine, In Retrospect Section, featuring two postcards from the past and associated story expanding on Mr. Phil Dixon's letter to the Courier (Reg. Item 1506) about the possible use of horse trams instead of electric trams in Ballarat. Item compiled by Lorrie Brown. Item title "Horse drawn trams a cheaper option". Features two postcards: 1 - Horse tram No. 5 by A. Ronalds Vine Hotel, Macarthur St. Ballarat. 2. Horse tram ascending Sturt St. by Camp St. on the north side of Sturt Street with buildings in the background.horse trams, ballarat revival, sturt st, vine hotel

Two Newspaper clippings or Illustrations contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 81 showing two ESCo trams (one Californian combination and the other a Sebastopol tram) in Sturt St near Grenville St, with the original tramway shelter in the background and the other the mass photo of horse trams (See Reg. Item 2491) and hand written notes about the two photographs by H.P James. James notes the circumstances of the 2nd photo - taken to show the Directors of ESCo in Liverpool Ballarat and their tramway assets. The Second photo James says was taken c1923 (just) - prior to the removal of the shelter. Also provides notes on the colours of the tram route indicators and times of services. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2516i1 shows the position on page relative to the two cuttings and 2516i2 a detail view of the first photo. See worksheet file for newspaper source and letters to & from David Frost re this.Written notes in ink.esco, horse trams, timetables, route indicators

Yields information about the purchase of second hand equipment from Adelaide following the fire at the Sebastopol tram depot.Typed copies of 4 letters from MTT Adelaide to ESCo Ballarat re purchase of two horse trams to replace those lost in the 1909 fire. Provided by State Records Office of Sth Australia - Ref. GRG 22/31/Vol D in March 1996 and copies of correspondence between Alan Bradley and SRO. 274.1 - Letter dated 15/10/1909 - receipt of ESCo's letter of 14/10 and delivery arrangements. 274.2 - letter dated 19/10/09 - confirming receipt of telegram for extra collars and reason for delayed dispatch of equipment. 274.3 - letter dated 20/10/09 - listing equipment sent and costs. 274.4 - letter dated 27/10/09 - cost of equipment. Copies of corresponded between BTM and State Records Office included within the scanned documents - 9 sheets. Scanned pdf image of document added 31/10/2013.esco, mtt, sebastopol depot fire, horse trams

Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side, with one hole through each cutting. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 28/4/1971 about a plan by Mr Donald Fraser of Lindfield (NSW) to retain the tramway around Lake Wendouree and use Sturt St. as well as Ripon St. Item has map (see image) showing the proposed route and some comments about tramway museums, museums in general and static preservation. Part of the item in the first column is missing. Second cutting dated 3/5/1971 with headline about the possible revival of horse drawn trams in Ballarat. Item also looks at Council's Tourism Committee considerations for retaining trams in Ballarat, relaying lines, reconditioning overhead, looks at costs of running horse drawn trams versus electric trams. Quotes Cr. J.Chisholm, Committee chairman. 1072.2 - duplicate of second cutting added 26/2/2017 from donation of Ruth NelsonIn red ink in upper right hand corner of first cutting "28/4/71" and in upper left hand corner of second, in pencil, "3/5/71". On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet. 1072.2 - in ink on top edge "Courier 3/5/71"trams, tramways, lake wendouree tramway, horse trams, museum establishment, tramway museums

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Sat. 29/7/1950, titled "Era of Horse-drawn Trams", in the "note and Notions" column prepared by "Onlooker". Has a photo of No. 7 in Wendouree Parade, outside the depot. Gives an history of the horse trams, routes, operations, tickets, housing, "Tramway Row", wages and closing. Has advertisements for Woodmason Trading Co (Paint sale) and Commonwealth bank on the same sheet.horse trams, wages, housing, operations

The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery from 28 December 1887. The Kew City Council purchased the line in 1914. It was replaced with an electric tramway in 1915. Photographic print. Kew Horse Tram outside the Kew Post Office and Court House. Inscription reverse: "Gift of Di (sic) Stewart. Horse Tram which ran from Victoria Bridge to Boroondara Cemetery gates. It began 28-12-1887".kew horse tram, transport - horse trams

Yields information about the public transport methods in Ballarat from horse cabs, buses, trams and electric trams.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 24/8/1968, Saturday Magazine, titled "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?". Written by K. Mackenzie, looks at the history of public transport in Ballarat, the construction of the horse trams, electric trams and possible conversion back to buses. Has three well known photos of horse trams and a horse drawn, two wheeler cab.horse trams, buses, esco, sec

Photo shows one of the horse trams and staff that operated the line that ran from Hawthorn Bridge via Burwood Road, Power Street, and Riversdale Road to Auburn Road, opening in 1890. There are 9 uniformed men and three officers in the photograph. The tramway operated until 1916 when it was replaced by an electric tram. See item 7446 for a black and white print with more detail in the background. Yields information about the crews that worked the Hawthorn Bridge to Auburn Road horse tram service.Photo part of a sepia-toned postcard showing a Hawthorn horse tram.Has a "Club 89" image on the rear which was the image used for the 1989 Australia Post stamp show and in handwriting on rear "Horse Drawn tram - 1889 to 1916"trams, tramways, horse trams, crews, australia post, stamp show

337.1 - copy photograph of a photograph showing a double deck horse tram, no cover - open deck by the 'Kongeline Theatre' Copenhagen, in a main square. 337.2 - as above, but horse tram has a roof cover and different body type - less ornate.On rear of both photos are hand written notes: 337.1 - '4' in a circle and 'Horse Tram Copenhagen, Denmark/Bob Prentice Collection. 337.2 - '5' in a circle, 'Another view of horse tram in Copenhagen - Denmark/Bob Prentice Collection'trams, tramways, horse trams, copenhagen, denmark, europe

Black and white photograph of a newspaper item featuring a sketch of the Kew Horse Tram at the Cemetery from Reg Item 5153.In ink on rear "Melbourne Kew Horse Tram at Cemetery Terminus. From R. W. Green collection."trams, tramways, horse trams, kew, cemetery

Yields information about the seven window horse tram and passengers and streetscape in the gardens at the time. Only known photograph of this type of tramcar.Stereo pair of photos, black and white, of a 7 window horse tram in Wendouree Parade, possibly near Windmill Drive, Nth end, mounted on heavy card. Photographed and published by Geo Rose. Has many lady passengers on the top deck of the tramcar. Tram has the destination of "Boatsheds". Possibly around 1900. Only known photo as at 2/96 of these seven 7 window horse tram in Ballarat. For a print of one of these photos - see Reg. Item 258. Was borrowed and returned 5/18 by Bob Carmichael, Stereograph collector, PO Box 1349, Ballarat Mail Centre, 0418 528 270, George Rose Specialist. Use print - Reg. No. 258 for displayIn ink on rear "Horse Tram at Botanical Gardens Ballarat Vic."trams, tramways, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, 7 window horse tram, gardens, stereo photograph

Photo copy of two letters to the Editor of The Courier on a single sheet of paper, collected by Frank Puls. Has Frank's address stamp on the right hand edge. 1. Saturday 3/2/1996 written by Peter Hiscock, Chairman Ballarat Tourism Board replying to D.H. Woodward's (notes as former councillor) letter of 31/1/1996 (item 1468), commenting that the study should be done before knocking the project. Notes that the questions are valid, but the study should be done. Notes that Mr. Woodward has opposed many heritage projects. See also Reg. item 1469 for original of the cutting. 2. Monday 5/2/1996 written by E.Calis of Ballarat, suggest that horse trams should be considered, or a horse and wagon. Both cuttings have handwritten date and newspaper name on the top.trams, tramways, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival

Section of horse tram rail reportedly used in Ballarat. See page 3 of item 4248 for a similar section of rail drawn in the letter.Demonstrates a section of horse tram rail that was possibly attached to stringers.Length of horse tram rail, reportedly used in Ballarat. Has been oxy cut.trams, tramways, horse trams, rails

Photograph shows a horse tram in Sydney Road, Bell Street at Warren's Corner. This tramline was operated by the Northern Tramway Co. from 1889 to 1915 when it was closed and the line electrified by the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust to build their lines. See the reference for an extensive history of this horse tram line and the second reference for the City of Moreland about the history of this location. On the right hand side of the photo is "C & H Warren Bakers & Grocers" The Hotel on the corner is currently (2022), Browns Corner Hotel.Yields information about the Coburg horse tram and the streetscape. Black and White photograph of a horse tram in Sydney Road, Coburg at Warren's Corner.northern tramway co, horse trams, coburg, sydney road, trams, tramways, warren baker grocer

Photograph of a postcard showing a horse tram travelling east in Sturt Street, taken from the median strip. Has the Harry Davies store and the Town Hall in the view.Demonstrates copy photographs of a coloured postcard and shows a horse tram in Sturt Street.Copy print or photograph of a coloured postcard showing a horse tram in Sturt Street Ballarat.ballarat, horse trams, tramways, sturt street, postcard

Photograph, from a postcard titled "Junction High St Kew." shows a horse tram at Kew Junction in Church St about to turn into High St. Buildings in the view are F O Stowe Fruiter Confectioner, Alice cycle works, a tobacconist advertising Havelock tobacco sign, and Collins Kew Hotel. There are three horse-drawn carts, one with a horse eating from a chaff bag.Yields information about Kew Junction c1900.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.Has on the rear in pencil "Horse tram in Barker Road Kew" and number "185"tramways, horse trams, kew junction, high st kew, church st

Photograph shows a north bound horse tram drawn by a single horse at the corner of Sydney Road and Bell St. This tramline was operated by the Northern Tramway Co. from 1889 to 1915 when it was closed and the line electrified by the Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust to build their lines. See reference for an extensive history of this horse tram line.Yields information about the Coburg horse tram and the streetscape. Black and White photograph of a horse tram at the corner of Bell St and Sydney Road. Photo has the title of "Sydney Road Coburg"northern tramway co, horse trams, coburg, bell st, sydney road, bell street, trams, tramways

Black and white photograph the Australasian Post magazine item titled "Old trams were horse-powered" of Melbourne Zoo horse tram No. 43 in The Avenue at Royal Parade, Parkville. See item 8356 for a similar photo with the same tramcar.In ink on rear "Melbourne Zoo horse tram No. 43 in The Avenue at Royal Parade, Parkville, plus text. From a periodical in the R. W Green collection".trams, tramways, horse trams, zoo tram, royal park, tram 43