Typed copy of the Deed of Delegation, dated 26/8/1926 between the City of Geelong and others and The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. regarding the operation of tramways within their respective towns or cities, setting out the operating requirements of the trams, fares, roads etc. Refers to the Tramway Act of 1890. Councils involved were: City of Geelong, Borough of Newtown and Chilwell, Borough of Geelong West, Shire of South Barwon and the Shire of Corio.Yields information about the agreement between MESCo and the various municipalities in 1926.Document - 19 quarto typed sheets, with two punch holes on the left hand edge.tramways, geelong, mesco, legal matters, agreements, operating agreement

Fire fighting trailers belonging to the MESCo. Location and date unknown.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/20/1/11 and 20-11 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 2 in a circle written in pen on the reverse.fire fighting trailers, geelong tramways, mesco

Photo shows one of the MESCo buses that ran to East Geelong (see item 9004), Registration number 6763 outside the MESCo Power Station. A driver is sitting in the front of the bus with two passengers. Item 9518 shows bus 6765, with body bracing. Photo used in Dave O'Neil's book, "History of the Geelong Electric Tramways" on page 20.Yields information about one of the MESCo Geelong buses.Black and white photo printed on plain paper with notes on the rear."Rhoto 12, bus used on east route until 1922" in ink and notes on the printing in a book.geelong, buses, mesco

Set of two tickets - all with the various destinations printed on the sides and conditions of use and MESCo advertising on the rear. 1 - 2d light brown card, No. Mi4657 with "No Fumes with Electric Irons, Cheap, Clean and Convenient" advert on the rear. 2 - 3d - orange card No. Cn 7294 with "Electric Fans and Radiators - Heat and Cold defied" advert on the rear. Tickets note that the issue was subject to MESCo's by laws indicating that they were issued prior to the take over of the SECV in 1930. It would appear that they were individually printed and not formed into stapled blocks as there is no tears or perforations at the top.Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCoSet of 2 used tickets, printed on light card with adverts on the rear. geelong, mesco, tickets, sections

Set of three tickets - all with the various destinations printed on the sides and conditions of use. 1 - Scholar - grey paper with a red overprint No. 14B 04255 2 - 3d, on pink paper, headed "Geelong Tramways" - No. T2 004587 3 - ditto, on torn or dirty paper - 027?05. Tickets note that the issue was subject to the by-laws, rather than MESCo's. Could have been issued at the time of the change from MESCo to the SECV, before the SECV printed their own tickets.Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCo or the SECVSet of 3 paper tickets geelong, mesco, tickets, sections, secv

The MESCo's tower trailer, photographed in Corio Tce. The building in the background is Blakiston's, immediately west of the tram depot. Smoke from the power station chimney is in the top left of the photo. The trailer was used for tramway overhead, shown in action in photos 9272 and 9273. Early 1910s.Yields information about the Geelong MESCo tower trailer c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 2-2 in ink on back of photographtramways, geelong, mesco, power station

Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training

Sign reset by donor from an original titled "Geelong Electric Tramways passengers would facilitate traffic by:" giving 10 helpful hints to assist tram crews. Published by MESCo during the 1920s. Has the full company name along the bottom edge,Yields information about the way MESCo undertook to encourage passenger behaviour and assistance to crews.Sheet of paper - copy reset from original sign. Three copies of two sizes held.geelong, tramways, fares, mesco, passengers, behaviour

Photograph shows the MESCo Geelong bus that ran to East Geelong (see item 9004). Registration number 6765 outside the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. power station in Corio Terrace Geelong. The bus has been fitted with body bracing indicating a loose body when the photo was taken along with other body panel damage. This bracing is not apparent in the item 9004, possibly indicating shortly before it was withdrawn in 1923. There is a Pay as you enter sign alongside the driver. See item 10626 for a photo of bus Reg. 6763.Yields information about the MESCo Geelong bus.Black and White photograph with details on rearHas SEC Publicity photo stamp on the rear and number P31525.geelong, buses, mesco

Shows trams 6, 19, 1, 25 and 18 at the front of the Geelong tram depot - late 1920's. Each tram has the MESCo destination lights on the roof. See item 8611 for a framed version. Shows Geelong tram depot and some of the trams operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co.Black and white photograph with notes on rear. In ink on the rear "page 27 bottom" and in pencil "reduce to 154mm wide, crop head"geelong, tramways, geelong depot, tram 6, tram 1, tram 25, tram 18, tram 19, mesco

Geelong Tramcar No. 18, freshly painted, in Corio Tce. with Strachan & Co's wool store in the background. The car has been converted for one-man operation but retains the MESCo's double lineouts that were replaced by single yellow lines in the 1940s. Photo dated 15/6/1939. See also Item 9230.Yields information about the conversion of a Pengelly tram in Geelong to One-manj operation.Black and white print on paper with notes on rear. Second copy printed on Velox paper. Two copies held.No. 1 inside a circle and 13-8 printed on the reverse in ink. GSR710/13/1/8 printed on the reverse in pencil. On second copy "1a Converted Pengelly: and date stamp of 17 June 1939." A second note "Pengelly (converted) tram - 15-6-39"geelong tramcar conversion to one man operation, mesco lineouts, one-man, tram 18, mesco, corio terrrace, geelong

The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. operated a Power Station in Richmond and provided power to the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust and the Hawthorn Tramways Trust. They also provided power to Geelong and operated the Geelong Tramway system. MESCo Geelong and Richmond operations were taken over the SECV in 1930. The book gives the requirements for wiring of building and switchboard. Yields information on the electrical requirements that electricians were required to work to where MESCo supplied electricity. It would have been used in the development of the SEC rules. Has a strong association with one of the MESCo Electrical Inspectors.Book - The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Service and Wiring Rules - 64 pages, centre stapled, dark fawn covers. Provides rules for the Melbourne (Richmond) and Geelong undertakings. Dated 1/4/1918. Has a number of printed updates pasted into the book along with a typed and hand witten note. Price 6d. Has an index.Some hand written notes on the various clauses. Has the stamp of "Electric Inspector" in the top right hand corner. Numerous marks of red and blue pencil to high light specific clauses.rules, wiring, electrical, regulations, mesco, geelong, tramways

MESCo Inspector in Winter Uniform.Yields information on winter apparrel for MESCo Tramways staff.Black and white print on paper11-1 written in red pencil on the rear of the photograph.inspector uniform mesco, mesco uniform front and rear view

Site cleared for construction of MESCO offices on SW corner of Yarra and Corio Sts., Geelong.Yields information on early Geelong streetscape and constructionBlack and white print on paper.Plate 2-8 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.mesco geelong, corner yarra and corio sts. geelong

MESCo offices in the process of construction. Sewerage contractor's buggy passing by. SW corner of Yarra and Corio Sts., Geelong.Yields information on MESCo Geelong building under construction. Black and white print on paperPlate 2-6 written in ink on the back of the photographmesco geelong, building construction, sewerage buggy

Electric lorry No. 2 (battery powered) parked outside the MESC0's offices off Corio St. Small writing on the side is 'The Melbourne Electric Supply Co Ltd Corio Terrace Geelong'. Early 1910s.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/20/1/15 written in pencil on the reverse. The No. 2 in a circle, and 20-15 written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway electric lorry, mesco

Conductor or Motorman in MESCo's winter uniform posing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar at the Geelong depot. Date between 1912 and 1930.Black and white print on paper11/12 and GRS710/11/1/12 written in pencil on reverse. No. 1 in circle written in pen on reverse.mesco's winter uniform, geelong tramways uniform, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway depot

Timetable detailing, times of each tram on the Newtown to Wharf or Rail, West Geelong to Wharf or rail, East Geelong from Moorabool and Ryrie Sts, South Geelong to Wharf. Centre page has a map showing the sections and routes. Rear page has a schedule of Fares, passenger luggage or Parcels. Issued by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. in Sept. 1924. On the bottom left-hand side of the front page is the print order details "10,000 8/24-Y."Yields information about Geelong tram services in 1924, prior to the construction of further lines, eg North, Belmont and Eastern Park.Printed, single stapled 8 sheets folded and titled "Geelong Electric Tramways - Official Time Table", dated Sept 1924, 16 pages.geelong, timetables, mesco

Rear of MESCo's bus No. 2, built for their East Geelong route between the East terminus at Boundary Road and the railway station or Moorabol St. wharf. Note the twin rear tyres. Looks new, 1912.Black and white print on paper.No. 1 inside a circle written on the reverse in pen. 14-2 and GRS710/14/1/2 written n the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways, mesco bus no. 2

Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 in Corio Terrace, with the depot / power station in the background. The tram has the destination of Belmont. The conductor, an inspector and the Motorman with handles in his hands are alongside the tram.Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted and crew uniforms.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.in pencil "File copy to be returned to the Manager Geelong" and "Aug 1928"tramways, geelong, tramcars, tram 23, depot, crews, motorman, conductor, inspector, uniforms.

ticketDemonstrates a range of 3 pence tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Geelong Tramways tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 3 pence. tickets, tramways, esco, mesco

Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion. Power house building on the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra Sts, Geelong, with new furnace room on the left, turret removed from the corner of the building, a third floor added on the Corio Tce. side but offices and concreted company name above where the trams entered the depot from the street not yet built. Date between 1924 and 1928 (based on photograph of Pengelly tramcar arriving and recently received, secondhand Melbourne tramcar). The ground floor offices facing Corio Tce. appear to be boarded up.Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo.tramways, geelong, mesco, power station

Photograph shows Geelong tram depot under construction. (Later 1 road). Corio Tce. (Renamed Brougham St.), 1911Yields information about the Geelong Tram depot c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 2-1 in ink on back of photographtramways, geelong, mesco, power station

Senior Traffic Inspector.Black and white print on paper11/4 and No. 2 in a circle written on reverse in pen. GRS710/11/1/4 written on reverse in pencil.senior traffic inspector, tramway uniform, geelong tramway uniforms, mesco

Inspector in standard uniform demonstrating the style of the uniforms. Note the cap badge.Demonstrates the style of MESCo Inspector Uniforms. Black and white print on paper11/5 and the number 1 in a circle written on reverse in ink. GRS710/11/1/5 written in pencil on the reverse.geelong trams, uniform, inspector, mesco

Set of two Section tickets from a strip, issued by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. for Geelong tramways - both have a value of 2d. On the rear have the availability and that it was not good for a transfer. Possibly able to be prepurchased in strips.Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCoTicket - printed on light card with perforated edge top and bottom. One ticket printed on yellow card - series Ao and the second on light brown or fawn card, series Tc.The fawn ticket has in pencil what appears to be "Clarrie or Charlie Stott" written in on one side.geelong, mesco, tickets, sections

Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Motormen outside the main entrance in Yarra St. Photograph taken between 1912 and 1916. Several of the men in the photo appear in photo item 9243.Yields information about the MESCo Geelong uniform and the main entrance to the Power Station.Black and white print on paper.mesco motormen, geelong mesco motormen c. 1912-1916, geelong, mesco

Provides details of the financial expenses, income and performance of Geelong Tramways that were operated by MESCo from Sept. 1918 to August 1926. Details the traffic expenses, general repairs and maintenance, power costs, management costs and details revenue, ticket sales, and has a summary of operational statistics.Demonstrates the production of accounting records for Geelong tramways between 1918 and 1926Heavy green cardboard folder, metal retaining clips with printed accounting sheets with handwritten and/or typed entries.tramways, trams, geelong, financial statements, accounting, records

Geelong Tramcar No. 18, freshly painted, in Corio Tce. with Strachan & Co's wool store in the background. The car has been converted for one man operation but retains the MESCo's double lineouts that were replaced by single yellow lines in the 1940s. See also Item 9242 which dates the photo to 15/6/1939.Yields information about the conversion of a Pengelly tram in Geelong to One-manj operation.Black and white print on paper with a note on the rear.12-6 and GRS170/12/1/6 printed on reverse in pencil. No. 1 in a circle printed on the reverse in pen.geelong tramcar, geelong tramcar no. 18, strachan and co. wool store, geelong, tramcar one-man operator conversion