The Australian Model Railways Association (AMRA) still operates and frequently exhibits members' collections. This exhibition was over the Labour Day long weekend in Victoria. Yields information about the hobby of model tramways that exists alongside that of model railways.Black and white photograph with notes on rearIn ink on rear: 'TMS of Vic Ltd. Start of ARMA Exhibition, Camberwell Civic Centre, 11/3/77. K S Kings 156-5 copyright reserved" the notes then continue explaining what can be seen.australian model railways association, amra

Photographs show the installation process and official unveiling of Cable Tram set No.1, the first cable tram set to operate in Melbourne from 1885. It marked the 90th anniversary since its appearance on the cable network. This set was preserved by Museum of Victoria for many decades.Yields information about the provenance of Melbourne's first cable tram Black and white prints with notes on the rear.On rear in ink or pencil: "Melbourne. Official unveiling of Cable Tram set No. 1 at the Science Museum 1/5/75, Thurs, 3.30pm, Russell St, Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City" "Melbourne. Undergear being fitted to Cable Trailer No.1 at the Science Museum, before it joins Grip Car No.1 in the glass display case. Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Not the temporary track. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-10. Copyright reserved" "Melbourne. Cable Tram Grip Car No.1 is unloaded after overhaul at Preston W/S at the Science Museum, Russell St, at Cnr Lt Lonsdale St, City. Sunday 20/4/75. (Stamp): K S Kings 140-8. Copyright reserved" "Cable Car No.1 being moved into display case, Russell St, Melbourne, 9am Sunday 20 April 1975. (Stamp): Graeme S Breydon, 204 Carlisle St, Balaclava. 3183 B48-22" tramways, trams, cable trams, cable tram set no.1, science museum, russell st, alf twentyman

Book. Harry Biggs Collection. A small yellow covered book. Written by K. S. Kings on the history of the Bendigo Tramways. Printed in Australia by Hedges & Bell Ltd., Maryborough, Victoria. First published in 1972.organisation, union, transport, harry biggs collection, the bendigo tramways: an illustrated history, k. s. kings, hedges & bell ltd.

Night time flash-lit photograph showing three W class trams on number 1 road headed by SW6 918 with destination "Camberwell Jun" and no route number. On roads 2 to 7 are numerous Z class trams, most prominently Z 36 with destination "Camberwell Depot" and no route number. Camberwell Depot was allocated a full fleet of Z class trams during 1978-79 because it serviced the newly extended East Burwood line that opened in 1978.Yields information about replacement of W class trams with Z class cars, and Camberwell Depot.Black and white print with note on rear.In ink on rear: "M&MTB KS Kings 177-31 Copyright reserved. SW6 918 was the last Camberwell Depot 'green' tram to run on the Burke Road route, no. 72, and to return to Camberwell Depot. It is seen berthed on no. 1 road immediately after its return. Approx 1.05 am, Sunday, 5/8/79."sw6, tram 918, z class, tram 36, camberwell depot, canberwell junction, 1978-79, east burwood

Night time flash-lit photograph taken from under a nearby shop verandah shows W2 class tram 244 just arrived at a wet Elgar Road terminus. One passenger hurries away from the tram in the rain while others in the front saloon stand to exit. The destination sign reads "Camberwell Depot, 70", the trolley poles are you to be reset and the last of three off-side weather blinds is being lowered. An advertisement for local radio station 3AW and presenter Derryn Hinch is fixed to the side of the tram. Camberwell Depot operated the Wattle Park line and was allocated a full fleet of Z class trams over 1978-79 because it serviced the neighbouring newly extended East Burwood line that opened in 1978.Yields information about replacement of W class trams with Z class cars, and Camberwell Depot.Black and white print with note on rear.In ink on rear: "M&MTB KS Kings 177-30 Copyright reserved. W2 244 became the last 'green' tram to regularly operate to Wattle Wark [sic, Park], on Friday evening, 3/8/79. It is shown at Elgar Road terminus, approx 7.55 pm - half hour late due to industrial trouble."z class, camberwell depot, 1978-79, east burwood, w2 class, tram 244, elgar road terminus, route 70, weather blinds, 3aw, derryn hinch, trolley poles

This 47 page booklet was compiled by Keith S King and published in 1965.Book 'Destination Eaglehawk' by K. S. Kingsperson, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionA book by K. S. Kings on Bendigo tramways. 80 pages.person, individual, basil miller

Nine pages of notes and one page of copies of parcel tickets between the years 1937 - 1972. Included is some of the history of the SECV tramways. Also a short history of the tramways in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Descriptions of the various tickets, quantities, stock on hand and the number used during the year. There are also notes on the closures of the Provincial Tramways. Attached to the front are two letters, one to Mr Hayes from Felicity Kingerlee thanking him for his article. The second is a letter from Mr Hayes to Miss Kingerlee about enclosing notes on parcel tickets of the SECV Provincial Tramways. Notes written by Maxwell R Hayes and dated March, 1983.document, newspaper and parcel tickets, maxwwell hayes, felicity kingerlee, provincial tramways of the state electricity commission of victoria, newspaper and parcel tickets, k atkinson, k s kings, t shapcott

Photos shows the severity of the water washing down Elizabeth Street following a major storm. Taken at or near the corner with Lonsdale Street. In the second photo, W5 793, route 54, surrounded by water. Note the fruit vendors cart has crashed into a parked VW beetle.Yields information about a major rain event in Elizabeth St during 1972 and the impact it had on vehicles and tramway operations. Set of two Photographs - Elizabeth Street flood - near Lonsdale Street 1972Detailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp. tramways, flooding, floods, events, trams, w5 class, tram 793, route 54, elizabeth st

Photo shows the installation of new special work or junction at High St and Brighton Road at Carlisle St St Kilda 17/3/1974. The work was part of the major road widening project of High Street between St Kilda Junction and Carlisle St with the trams relocated into their own reservation. The track was raised 18 inches or about 450mm above the previous road level. The track was brought into use on Monday 18/3/1974.Yields information about the installation of a new junction in 1974 and the methods used.Photograph - Trackwork High St St KildaDetailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp and photo number 130-20. tramways, high st, carlisle st, trackwork, brighton road, junctions

Gestener print of a sheet titled "Data sheet for "W2 Day", TMSV special tour, Sunday 19/5/68", listing the tramcars used on the day; car number and depot, motors, controllers, date in service, class, date converted and class, body builder, roof, date of Upholstered seats in saloons, sun shades and notes on the tramcars them selves. Data for 567, 407, 585, 547, 332, 436 and 233. Made by Keith Kings May 1968. See Reg Item 605 for the ticket used on this tour and Reg item 3543 for a photograph of tram W2 332 at Wattlepark Loop."K. S Kings May 1968" in bottom right hand corner in light blue ink.trams, tramways, tramcars, mmtb, lists, tours, w2 class, tmsv

The series of photos show the transport of the cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops where it was repainted before returning to the Museum. and displayed in a glass case in Russell St.Yields information about the movement of cable tram set from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops.Set of three photographs of cable tram set being moved from the Science Museum to Preston Workshops 1 - the grip car being lifted out of its shed at the Museum 2 - both vehicles loaded onto semi trailers - Lonsdale St at the corner with Russell St. 3 - the tram set in the lifting shop at Preston WorkshopsDetailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp with his photo numbers - 135-18, 20 and 27 tramways, cable trams, tram 1, science museum, preston workshops

Victorian Railways tramcar 38 waits at the Brighton Beach terminus with its crew posing for photo in with jackets, vest and caps. The destination shows 'St Kilda Rly' and weather blinds are open. Port Phillip Bay can be seen at right. Yields information about the Brighton Beach lineBlack and white photograph with notes in biro on rearIn biro on rear: 'Same size G(w)(7) K S Kings photo Melbourne VR No 38 & crew pose at Brighton Beach terminus 1/3/53'.victorian railways, tramcar 38, brighton beach, jackets, vest and caps, st kilda rly, weather blinds, port phillip bay

Yields information about tram 36 when it was used in Melbourne following closure of the Ballarat SEC system for tourist promotion.Colour 35mm slide in a Kodachrome cardboard mount of Ballarat No. 36, after closure of the Ballarat system, in Melbourne, Domain Road for Tourism Week, promoting Ballarat. See Reg item 3501 for photos of its transport to Melbourne and 3432 for a newspaper clipping and 3546 and 3503 for other photos in the same location. Photo shows details of the banners and roof advertisements. Has destination of Sebastopol. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.Written around the slide in in k "Ballarat - K. S. Kings No. 90-36, 23/9/1971, and No. 36 running in Melbourne as arranged by the Tourist Development Authority in Domain Road at St Kilda Road.tramways, trams, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, tmsv, domain road, tram 36

Book. Harry Biggs Collection. A pictorial review of the tramcars of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Poorly bound book of the history of tramcars of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Compiled by K. S. Kings. Edited by J. Richardson. Published by Traction Publications, P. O. box 438 Canberra City ACT 1965. Destination series No 42. Price 6/-.organisation, union, transport, harry biggs collection, trams of ballarat, bendigo and geelong.

Shows X class tram No. 217 at Hawthorn Depot with a bow collector. Tram has the destination of "Bridge Rd" (Bridge Road). Yields information about X 217 when it was fitted with a bow collector and Hawthorn Depot.Black and white photograph notes on rearIn ink by Keith Kings: - X217 Hawthorn depot about 1925, courtesy of Mr Stephenson Preston Workshops", has Rev L Marshall Wood stamp and K S Kings stamp - with number S-A 111.tramways, tramcars, tram 217, hawthorn depot, bow collector, x class, mmtb

Photograph of Bendigo 22 decorated for the Centenary of the discovery of Gold Celebrations outside the depot by Keith Kings 9-1-1952. Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.Yields information about Bendigo 22 decorated for the centenary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo.Black and White print with photographer's notes on the rearOn the rear in blue ink - "SEC Bendigo No. 22 decorated and illuminated for "Discovery of Gold" celebrations 1951 / 9.1.52. Has the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the number F(k)(i) written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, gold, gold centenary, gold tram, depot, tram 22

Photograph shows at least four workmen (some in uniform) pushing a North Melbourne bound cable set, possibly up the slight incline away from Flinders Street. It is a copy from a selection of photographs that appeared in the Melbourne Herald, page 12 on 9 March 1923. The missing caption reads "STILL PUSHING! : A daily spectacle in Elizabeth Street -- the source of many a Sydney visitor's chuckle." The Herald often highlighted cable tram breakdowns that were an embarrassment to the city and an annoyance for passengers. A frequent cause was damage to the ageing cables and equipment. Yields information about cable trams at the Elizabeth Street terminus Black and white photograph with note on rear. On rear in ink: "M&MTB, Hand shunting cable trams in Elizabeth St, at Flinders St, City. Copy ex Herald 9/3/23, in C Craig collection. I sec.f16 (15/7/71) K S Kings No. 95-20"north melbourne, flinders street, melbourne herald, embarrassment, ageing cables, elizabeth st, cable trams

Copy photograph of a newspaper photograph at the time of the entry into service of the X class tramcar 217. Photographed at Malvern Depot by The Argus newspaper. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum's Hawthorn Depot.Yields information about X class tram at the time of its introduction into service.Copy photograph Birney X class 217, copy by Keith Kings.In ink on the rear " MMTB X217, "Pay as you enter tramcar imported complete from USA as an experiment" Copy from "Argus" 22/9/23 in C. Craig Collection. 1sec f16, 15-7-71, and K S Kings stamp with number 95-28trams, tramways, x class, new trams, tram 217

Black and white photograph of a Ballarat tram No. 23 decorated to celebrate the Centenary of Gold 1851 - 1951. Other trams in background. Note: Shovel and pick on front. Destination indicates 'Victoria St'. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink 'K. S. Kings No.E.(x)(I) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Written in blue ink S.E.C. Ballarat No.23, decorated and illuminated for 'Gold Centenary', 1951. Ballarat Depot 19.8.1951..person, individual, basil miller

Photograph shows busy cable tram with destination Clifton Hill stationary outside the Northcote car and engine houses. High street is lined with shop verandahs and busy with pedestrians, early model motor cars and horse drawn carts.Yields information about cable trams on High Street, Northcote and Thornbury Black and white photograph with note below and on rear. Printed below photograph: "High Street Looking North Thornbury Real Photo Series M 138". On rear in ink: "Melbourne, High St, Northcote, north over car. Martin St, with cable tram outside Car Barn. before 1920. K S Kings Collection No. 5-A.517"clifton hill, high street, car house, engine house

Photograph of SEC Nos 15 (Bogie car) and No. 31 at the city terminus on the north side of Sturt St. with the Town Hall in the background. Note the difference in the SEC motif transfers on the side of the tramcars. No. 15 later became No. 36. Photo taken by Keith Kings 14/3/1949. Two copies held. See also items 1910, 9511 and 9611 for similar photographs.Yields information about trams 15 and 31 in 1949.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "Ballarat", "Bogie tram No. 15 (later renumbered 36) 'waits time' with single truck car No. 31 in Sturt St. at the 'tramway centre' at Lydiard St. North intersection on 14/3/49." and stamp "K. S. Kings No. B(u)(2) Copyright reserved" in blue green ink.trams, tramways, sturt st, city centre, bogie trams, town hall, tram 15, tram 31

Photo shows a damaged grip car with bent staunchions and the grip mechanism being lifted with a block and tackle by a uniformed tramway man. The actual cutting notes that a lady's leg was injured in the incident.Yields information about damage to a grip car and lifting the grip out of position.Black and white print notes on the rear.On rear in ink "M&MTB Damaged cable tram grip car, result of an accident with a steam roller in Victoria St North Richmond, on 10/4/1923. Copy ex 'Sun' 11/4/23 in C Craig Collection. (15/7/71) and K S KIngs stamp with number '95-21'. "tramways, trams, cable trams, accidents, victoria st

Set of two photographs of Bendigo 22 decorated for the Centenary of the discovery of Gold Celebrations inside the depot on 14-7-1951 by Keith Kings. 1 - a side view of the tram in side the depot. 2 - an end view of the tram Black and White prints contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.Yields information about Bendigo 22 decorated for the centenary of the discovery of gold in Bendigo.Black and White print with photographer's notes on the rear - set of 2On the rear in blue ink: .1 - "SEC Bendigo No. 22 decorated for "Gold" celebrations 1951, side view / 14.7.51" .2 - "SEC Bendigo No. 22 decorated for "Gold" celebrations 1951, end view / 14.7.51". Both have the K. S. Kings copyright stamp in the top right hand corner, and the numbers E(w)(vi) and E(w)(v) written in respectively.trams, tramways, bendigo, gold, gold centenary, gold tram, depot, tram 22

Photograph of SEC Nos 32 and 19 at the SEC Wendouree Parade depot on 22/1/1955. Photo taken prior to the construction of "0" road. Shows fence along side west side of the depot and depot gates etc. Photo taken by Keith Kings. Has SEC sign on the right hand or west end gate pillar. Yields information about the SECV Wendouree Parade depot and trams 32 and 19.Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on the rear.On rear in blue ink "Ballarat", "Single truck trams nos. 32 and 19 wait at the Depot on 22/1/55" / "About a year later a short track was built to the left of the shed to ease congestion of trams on the property (probably caused by the arrival of bogie trams early in 1956 from the Geelong Tramways). "K. S. Kings No. M(b)(1) Copyright reserved" in blue green ink.trams, tramways, depot, wendouree parade, tram 19, tram 32

Black and White Photograph of a closure scene of the Geelong tramway system Sunday 26/3/1956, taken by Keith Kings. Yields information about the closure of the Geelong tram system.Black and White Photograph - two copies held.In hand writing on the rear " (49) " In bottom left hand corner - 26.3.1956 Geelong Keith Kings, last night of the tramways. Geelong Heritage Centre. On rear of 2nd copy - "33 as the fourth "last" tram at intersection with Ryrie St, car in Moorabool St at the safety zone. Destination blind altered to Football, instead of Depot, seemingly by passengers. Sun 26.3.56, K S Kings T(G)(5)"trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st, closure, last tram, tram 33

Black and white photograph of Four(4) trams lead by 2 'Birney' cars, in view street about to enter Charing Cross. Holden car to right of front tram. Armstrong Tyre Service to left side. Caltex sign (freestanding). Goodyear sign on front of building. Reverse: Stamped in purple ink K. S. Kings No. N(y)(14) (handwritten in blue ink). Copyright reserved. Paper brand name 'Ilford' stamped in black in numerous places at and angle across the bak. Written in Blue ink, Bendigo A.R.H.S. convoy 'B' - 28, 30, 21, 7, 19, Charing Cross 20/10/1962.person, individual, basil miller

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

Black and white photograph of group of SEC Officers and Mayors of Bendigo and Eaglehawk at a meeting in Bendigo 5/6/1963 to discuss the future of the tramways. Photo is of eight gentlemen sitting alongside a large table within the City of Bendigo Offices. Back of photo gives details of seven of the participants. Possibly a SEC official photo. Mr. G. A. Johnston, Mayor Eaglehawk Mr. L.J. Denmead, Departmental Tramway Superintendent SEC Mr. A.C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L. Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC Mr. J. N. Sutherland?, Regional Manager N/W/R SEC Mr. J. B. ?onnrey, Chairman SEC (Connery?) Mr. R.A. Rae, Mayor of Bendigo. On the rear of the photograph is remnants of black ink or paint, which match up with the ink on the rear of Reg. Item 1??? (Album of Photographs from Keith Kings to L.J. Denmead) The ink or paint damage has obscured partly some of the names.On rear in pencil "Mr. G. A. Johnston, Mayor Eaglehawk Mr. L. J. Denmead, Departmental Tramway Superintendent SEC Mr. A. C. Sandon, Manager North Western Region Mr. K. L. Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC Mr. J. N. Sutherland?, Regional Manager N/W/R SEC Mr. J. B. ?onnrey, Chairman SEC Mr. R. A. Rae, Mayor of Bendigo. 6/6/234 and 10/5/53 (upside down and crossed out) Conference? between Bendigo interested parties and S.E.C. ? of trams Mayors ?, Bendigo Council / Wednesday 5th June 1963"trams, tramways, bendigo, secv, eaglehawk, conferences

Black and white photograph of Geelong Tramways, Scrubber or track cleaning tram in Ryrie St, at Moorabool St.. Taken by Keith Kings 14/1/1952. Note the 'Safety Zone' signs and arrangements. Stamp on rear, purple ink 'K.S. Kings No. F(k)(14) Copyright Reserved', with number hand written in using blue ink. Also written on back of photograph "Geelong / Track cleaning car. / Ryrie St. at Moorabool St., City / 14/1/52."trams, tramways, scrubber tram, track cleaner, geelong, safety zone, tram scrubber