Photo of the installation of an electric arc type street lamp in Lydiard St North, near the Provincial Hotel Ballarat. The tower wagon is drawn by a single horse. Two boys standing alongside while two men are on the top of the wagon, a man on the top of the ladder is positioning a lifting beam while two men on the ground hold the rope for this beam. On the side of the wagon is possibly an extension that could be lifted onto the top of the tower itself to give a greater working height. The buildings between Mair St and the railway station on the west side of Lydiard St North remain in position. Yields information about the methodology of the late 1890's to install street lighting in BallaratDigital print of a Positioning street lights Lydiard St North Ballarat late 1890sarc lamps, ballarat, lydiard st north, electric lighting, tower wagons, horses, workmen, street lights

The photograph shows Ballarat 27 south bound in Lydiard St North to Sebastopol. The tram has a Twin Lakes sign. The photo was used on page 37 in Keith Kings 1971 book "Ballarat Tramways." Yields information about the use of tram 27 and Lydiard St Nth.Black and white photograph notes on rear.In pencil "R W Green copyright stamp" with "27 in Lydiard St North" and "No. 17, page 37"tramcars, tramways, tram 27, lydiard st, lydiard st north

The photograph shows Ballarat No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus with an elderly man walking over to the cemetery gates carrying flowers. The photo shows the pedestrian gates at the entry. Photo by Mal Rowe 22/11/1969. Photo was used on page 33 on Keith Kings 1971 book "Ballarat Tramways"Yields information about tram 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus and shows a man about to pay his respects to a person in the cemetery.Black and white photograph notes on rear. The copy photograph has been masked for use in the book.Mal Rowe copyright stamp with number "118.17" and "Lydiard St North terminus 22/11/69" and "No. 12 page 33"tramcars, tramways, tram 41, lydiard st north, cemetery

Photograph of No. 41 travelling north in Lydiard St North on an AETA special tram, Easter Saturday 5/4/1958. Has the Provincial Hotel and other Lydiard St buildings in the background. 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 streetscape in Lydiard St North 1958 and the tramcar used by the AETA on a tour.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album On rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. No. 41 as AETA Special, Lydiard St North Easter Saturday 5/4/58" with number "T246" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, aeta, special trams, tram 41

Photo shows tram No. 12 reversing at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat, with the Post Office in the background. Crowds can be seen in Sturt St waiting for the Queen's Royal Progress to pass. There are three policemen or officials behind the tram. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Saturday 6 March 1954. See item 412 for a photo of the decorated tram for the Royal Visit tram 38 at the same location.Yields information about the provision of tram services on the day of the Royal Tour to Ballarat.Photograph - Black & White - Tram 12 - 1954 Royal visit - Lydiard St NorthDetails the image on the rear of the print in ink.royal tour, ballarat, tram 12, lydiard st north

Yields information about the Lydiard St North Route, and the landscape.Digital image, black and white, set of three images of No. 32 in Lydiard St North, taken with a telephoto lens at various locations. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 32 Lydiard St North"trams, tramways, lydiard st north, tram 32

Black and White - tram 14 north bound to Lydiard St North, followed by tram 43, also showing Lydiard St North.. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968.Yields information about tram services in Lydiard St North.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, tram 14, tram 43

Photograph of the Ballarat Scrubber, in Lydiard St North, cleaning out a drain - the lid is in front of the tram. Photo taken 10-11-47. Has Lydiard St North buildings in the background. See image i2 for the Photographer's notes.Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat Scrubber tram at work in Wendouree Parade in 1947.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album.on rear of photo in ink, "SEC Ballarat Tramways scrubber car formerly "Sebastopol" car No. 23 Lydiard St, 10.11.47 L.M.-Wood" and "C" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, scrubber tram, lydiard st north, scrubber

Photograph of the Ballarat scrubber at the Lydiard St North level crossing. Has the signal box and Provincial Hotel, operated by W J McGlinchey.Yields information about the scrubber tram, the Lydiard St North level crossing and the Provincial Hotel.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative filetrams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st north, tram scrubber

Photograph of No. 39 using the Lydiard St North crossover. The tram has the destination of Sturt St West. In the background is the Post Office and the Commonwealth Bank.Yields information about tram using the cross over in Lydiard St North.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file trams, tramways, lydiard st north, crossover, tram 39

Photograph of Ballarat No. 31 at the Lydiard St North terminus late 1950's. Has all the windows open and the blinds up. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol.Yields information about tram services and the Lydiard St North terminus.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, tram 31

Timetable dated 22/3/1965 gives details of the services on the Sebastopol - Lydiard St North line including short workings to Grey and Bell Streets. Includes depot only trips.Yields information about the Timetable - Sebastopol - Lydiard St North in 1965.Foolscap photocopied sheet, poor reproduction.trams, tramways, secv, timetables, sebastopol, grey st, lydiard st north

Photo shows Ballarat No. 42 turning from Lydiard St North into Sturt St with the destination of Sebastopol. In the background are the Ballarat Post Office, the Sumerscales buildings and the Robert Burns statue. The tram has a roof advert for Briquettes. Photo c1970.Yields information the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts and tram 42.Negative - 127 film black and whitetramways, tramcars, sturt st, lydiard st north, ballarat post office, tram 42

Photograph of No. 21 turning from Sturt St south side into Lydiard St North. Has the Commonwealth Bank building, National Mutual, and Craig's Hotel. The small newsagent kiosk is in the photo. C. Marks Jewellers in the National Mutual building sign.Yields information about the Sturt and Lydiard St intersection and tram services.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st north, tram 23

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

Yields information about the services on the Lydiard St North line.Colour slides, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Sept 1968 of tram 27 south bound in Lydiard St North, to Sebastopol. The tram has a Twin Lakes sign. Note the small letter box on the right hand side of the photograph."Lydiard St Nth" in red ink.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st north, tram 27

Digital image of SEC 13 inbound in Lydiard St North. The tram has the destination of City and a Twin Lakes advert on the rear dash panel. Photo by Peter Knife 14 Aug 1965,Yields information about Ballarat's trams in August 1965.Digital image of a black and white negativetramways, tramcars, ballarat, lydiard st north, tram 18

Yields information the operation of trams prior to the closure of the SEC system near the Railway Station. Has a strong association with the work of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts.AGFA blue and white plastic mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of No. 14 southbound in Lydiard St North with a Twin Lakes and an auxiliary board advertising a Fete. No. 31 is northbound to Lydiard St North with an auxiliary board "Trotting Bray Raceway Friday Night". Photo taken Sept. 1971. In the background is the railway level crossing signal gantry and Reid's Coffee Palace. Note the letter box at the railway station yard. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "No. 31 and 14 cross at the end of the double track outside the Ballarat Coffee Palance - Oct. '68" Photo Max Michell Slide No. 7 Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, are, film strip, level crossings, lydiard st north, bray raceway, tram 31, tram 14

Photograph of two trams at the Lydiard St North terminus during an AETA tour 21-4-1962. 18 and 37 the tour trams. No. 18 has roof Advertisements for White Florists of Sturt St and Lancashire's of Bridge St and a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper. No. 37 has an SEC "Switch to Electric Cooking" roof Advertisements. 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 AETA tour in 1962 and the trams used.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat AlbumOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Nos. 18 and 37 at Lydiard St Nth 21-4-62" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1267" written in.trams, tramways, aeta, tours, special trams, lydiard st north, tram 18, tram 37

Photograph of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at the new terminus. The tram has been decorated for the event. Date 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 lady with a pram and baby. Wal's album notes say "No. 32 at new terminus." See image i2 for rear of photograph. For high res scan of original photo see btm5182i3 and for original negative btm5182i4Yields 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. Has in ink on rear "(38)"trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, sec, 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

Ballarat trams 43 and 27 in Lydiard St. North, at Mair St. 13-7-1962. Tram 43 heading south has Electric Cooking roof ad, 27 heading north, with briquettes ad on front of tram, and a roof ad. Has buildings of the east side of Lydiard St. in background looking towards Post Office. Quite a number of motor cars in photo. Both trams have dash canopy lights, but small white strip.Yields information about Lydiard St Nth and trams 43 & 27 in 1962.Kodak cardboard slide with handwritten notes.'SEC Ballarat, Nos. 43 & 27 in Lydiard St. North 13-7-62' on one side and 'W.Jack Photo' on reverse, all in blue inktramways, trams, ballarat, lydiard st. nth, mair st, tram 43, tram 27

Yields information about the corner of Mair and Lydiard St soon after the Ballarat Electric Tramway opened.Digital Image of and ESCo tram north bound in Lydiard St North, at the intersection with Mair St. Shows the Ballarat Litho and Printing Co Propy Ltd building on the corner. Note the centre poles and the pole in the middle of the intersection. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles. Photo taken soon after opening as the destination sign is on the dash panel. From the Facebook group of old time photographs of yesterday. Titled "Lydiard St Ballarat Victoria"trams, tramways, mair st, lydiard st north, esco, postcards

Yields information about the corner of Sturt St and Lydiard St soon after the Ballarat Electric Tramway opened.Digital Image of and ESCo tram north bound in Lydiard St North, at the intersection with Sturt St. Shows the Ballarat Post Office and other buildings in Lydiard St. Note the centre poles the new tram tracks. Photo taken soon after opening as the destination sign is on the dash panel. There are a number of lines of dark brown piles of earth? Work still being undertaken. Titled "Post Office Ballarat". From the Facebook group of old time photographs of yesterday.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st north, esco, postcards

Photo by Chris Wurr 18 September 1971 of: 1 - 42 from George Hotel balcony. In the background is a bus, the Mercantile Mutual Insurance, Hoyts Theatre with a for sale sign, the CBC Bank, 3BA, Coutts, Wards and a Milk bar. 2 - 42 through the cemetery gates with many people boarding the tram. In the background is the tram stop shelter.Yields information about tram 42 and its use during Sept. 1971.Digital - Black and white image - set of 2tramways, trams, lydiard st north, tram 42, shelter

Photograph of No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. Has a number of pedestrians bicycle and one motor cycle in the view. 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 alterations made to service trams during a visit of a Governor to Ballarat.Negative and Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album On rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. 11AM". Has W. Jack stamp in top right hand corner and the number T18/PC written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, governors, tram 24

Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St and the operation of trams prior to the closure of the SEC system. Has a strong association with the work of the Association of Railway Enthusiasts.AGFA blue and white plastic mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of h, while No 13, turns into Sturt St from Lydiard St Photo taken Sept. 1971. Tram 13 has a "Trotting Bray Raceway Tuesday" sign on the rear of the tram. The National Mutual Life Association building in the background. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "The late afternoon sun catches No. 28, outbound to Lydiard St Nth, passing No. 13 inbound at the Sturt St junction - Dec. '67" Photo by Dave Macartney. "Slide No. 6" Various notations by John as to the slide number and the trams in pencil and ink.tramways, trams, are, film strip, sturt st, lydiard st north, bray raceway, tram 28, tram 13

Set of two colour photographs by Ron Hood December 1970: 1 - Tram 42 northbound in Lydiard St North with the Railway station and the signal gantry in the view along with a Holden motor car alongside. 2 - Tram 38 north bound in Lydiard St North with Craigs Hotel, the National Mutual building, ANZ bank, ES&A bank building and the Bank of NSW in the view.Yields information about trams 42 and 38 in Lydiard St North during Dec. 1970.Colour slides in hanimount cardboard mounts.Numbered 20 & 21 in ink.tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, tram 42, railway station, tram 38

Yields information about the Lydiard St line and the terminus.Colour slide, Kodak white cardboard mount, developed Dec 1969 of No. 41 at the Lydiard St North terminus looking through the Cemetery gates with the passenger shelter on the right hand side.ballarat, tramways, trams, lydiard st nth, cemetery, shelters, tram 41

Yields information about the Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection.Digital image, black and white, two images of No. 32 in Lydiard St North. .1 - adjacent to the post office, about to turn into Sturt St, enroute for Sebastopol. .2 - further up Lydiard St North, taken from outside Craigs Royal Hotel (see also Reg Item 4594 for a similar photo) Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 32 Lydiard St Nth".trams, tramways, lydiard st, craig s hotel, post office, tram 32