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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, The Courier Ballarat
... Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972...Track removal...The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. ...Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. ...Track removal Lydiard St North Ballarat tramways Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. ...The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender advert on the rear, July 1972.Demonstrates the method of track removal, most likely by the Country Roads Board July 1972 Cutting from The Courier, Ballarat.Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. track removal, lydiard st north, ballarat, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 7 - track removal, Lilian Butler, c1971 to 1972
... 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 7 - track removal...... Track Removal...Series of 7 photos showing track removal following the closure of the Ballarat Tram system....Set of 7 colour slides - 1 x Agfa blue and white plastic slide mount, 4 Hanimex cardboard mounts and 2 Kodachrome cardboard mounts of track removal works in Ballarat, c1971 to 1972 .1 - Saw cutting the road pavement at the Dawson St Crossover. .2 - Rolling the crushed rock pavement in Sturt St after track removal - near Doveton St. .3 - Track repairs or starting to remove the railway crossing at Lydiard St North - has an SEC truck in the background and the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers building in the background. .4 - commencing work on the Dawson St Crossover removal with St Patrick's Cathedral in the background. .5 - as for .2 .6 - L. ...Series of 7 photos showing track removal following the closure of the Ballarat Tram system. ...Series of 7 photos showing track removal following the closure of the Ballarat Tram system.Yields information about the removal of the tram tracks in the city area.Set of 7 colour slides - 1 x Agfa blue and white plastic slide mount, 4 Hanimex cardboard mounts and 2 Kodachrome cardboard mounts of track removal works in Ballarat, c1971 to 1972 .1 - Saw cutting the road pavement at the Dawson St Crossover. .2 - Rolling the crushed rock pavement in Sturt St after track removal - near Doveton St. .3 - Track repairs or starting to remove the railway crossing at Lydiard St North - has an SEC truck in the background and the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers building in the background. .4 - commencing work on the Dawson St Crossover removal with St Patrick's Cathedral in the background. .5 - as for .2 .6 - L. G. Pearce excavating track near Dawson St. .7 - ditto Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, track removal, dawson st, trackwork, sturt st, level crossings, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - Drummond St North track removal, David Frost, Jan. 1978
... Drummond St North track removal......Track removal...Set of three colour slides of the removal of tram tracks in Drummond St North. Slides dated Sept. 1978, photo by David Frost....First slide in ink "track removal, Drummond St Nth, Road Roller - Jan 1978"...Slide Drummond St North track removal David Frost ...Set of three colour slides of the removal of tram tracks in Drummond St North. Slides dated Sept. 1978, photo by David Frost.Yields information about the removal of tracks in Drummond St Nth during Jan. 1978.Colour Slide - AGFA plastic mounts.First slide in ink "track removal, Drummond St Nth, Road Roller - Jan 1978"tramways, demolition, drummond st nth, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - Ballarat track removal Wendouree Parade - SECV depot area - set of 4, Warren Doubleday, 10/2/1973
... Ballarat track removal Wendouree Parade - SECV depot area - set of 4......Track removal...Set of four photographs showing track removal in Wendouree Parade near the old SECV depot, the construction of the units on the former depot site and delivery of rail etc to the BTPS depot. 10-2-1973. ...Set of four photographs showing track removal in Wendouree Parade near the old SECV depot, the construction of the units on the former depot site and delivery of rail etc to the BTPS depot. 10-2-1973. ...Set of four photographs showing track removal in Wendouree Parade near the old SECV depot, the construction of the units on the former depot site and delivery of rail etc to the BTPS depot. 10-2-1973. Yields information about the removal of rails in Wendouree Parade during Feb. 1973Colour Slide - Kodak cardboard mounts - set of 4Have the photographer's slide number written on them. 7/73/16 to 19"tramways, btps, trackwork, depot, wendouree parade, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB Back in action on tram track removal", Jan. 1972
... "CRB Back in action on tram track removal"...Track Removal..., titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. ...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ?? ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. Would have been dated late January 1972, (Refer item 2214.2 dated 2/2/1972). Work began between Doveton and Armstrong St. Quotes CRB Chairman Mr. R. Donaldson, CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. The City Council had said the work between Lydiard and Dawson St. was regarded as the most urgent. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts, early 1972
... track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts...... Track Removal...Digital image (and copy print) of track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts, Feb. 1972 with the National Mutual and other buildings in the background. ...Yields information about the track removal during early 1972 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets and the equipment used. ...Yields information about the track removal during early 1972 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets and the equipment used.Digital image (and copy print) of track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts, Feb. 1972 with the National Mutual and other buildings in the background. Has a "dragline" type excavator, crane and truck carrying rails in the photograph. Possibly originally a Courier Photograph. See Reg Item 2214 for work at this intersection 2/2/1972. From the Victoria Collections website - sourced by Ron Scholten July 2014.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, lydiard st north -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN...Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so that the bridge may be restored....Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown. Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so that the bridge may be restored.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - Demolition or removal of track in Ballarat - set of 5, David Frost, 10/2/1973
... Demolition or removal of track in Ballarat - set of 5...Set of five colour slides dated 10/2/73, photos by David Frost of track removal in Ballarat. 1 - Albert St Sebastopol, north end with Eclipse Motors in the background. 2 - Wendouree Parade with work under way and BTPS workers recovering sleepers. 3 - As above with the contractor's excavator in the view. 4 - Wendouree Parade with new housing being built on the depot site. 5 - Carlton St...First slide has in ink "End of Sebast track removal 10/2/73"...Set of five colour slides dated 10/2/73, photos by David Frost of track removal in Ballarat. 1 - Albert St Sebastopol, north end with Eclipse Motors in the background. 2 - Wendouree Parade with work under way and BTPS workers recovering sleepers. 3 - As above with the contractor's excavator in the view. 4 - Wendouree Parade with new housing being built on the depot site. 5 - Carlton St Yields information about the demolition of the SECV Wendouree Parade trackwork during Feb. 1973 and Albert St. tramways SECV depot Demolition First slide has in ink "End of Sebast track removal 10/2/73" Colour Slide - Kodak cardboard mounts - set of 5 Slide Demolition or removal of track in Ballarat - set of 5 David Frost ...Set of five colour slides dated 10/2/73, photos by David Frost of track removal in Ballarat. 1 - Albert St Sebastopol, north end with Eclipse Motors in the background. 2 - Wendouree Parade with work under way and BTPS workers recovering sleepers. 3 - As above with the contractor's excavator in the view. 4 - Wendouree Parade with new housing being built on the depot site. 5 - Carlton StYields information about the demolition of the SECV Wendouree Parade trackwork during Feb. 1973 and Albert St.Colour Slide - Kodak cardboard mounts - set of 5First slide has in ink "End of Sebast track removal 10/2/73"tramways, secv depot, demolition -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram track removal Abbotsford St, 1935
... Cable tram track removal Abbotsford St...Photograph Cable tram track removal Abbotsford St ...Photograph of track reconstruction of conversion of the cable to electric tramway in Abbotsford near the corner with Canning St, about August 1935. .1 - has the old cable track excavated before the yokes were cut of and the new track - rails and sleepers laid on the previous road bed. In the background is the Homebush Hotel. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - similar photo but looking along the line of yokes. with the building on the east side which have all since undergone two demolitions. The former hotel building remains but has been converted to set of apartments.Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne.Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, conversion -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Notice, The Met, "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St", 14/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
... "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St"...Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" advising crews of the work and the alterations to services for Moreland, Kew Cotham Road and North Richmond Services. ...Notice D 3953 "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" Document Notice The Met ...Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" advising crews of the work and the alterations to services for Moreland, Kew Cotham Road and North Richmond Services. Signed by B. Moore Regional Operations Manager Southern of the MTA Tram and Bus Division, dated 14/10/1986. Notice D 3953Has in to the top right hand corner in ink "72Drv Sun"trams, tramways, trackwork, mta, st kilda, luna park -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Eight years to clear tram tracks", 22/09/1971
... ... Track Removal...tracks in Ballarat by the CRB on their roads. Notes agreement with the SEC, mentions the Minister for Fuel and Power Mr. Balfour, cost $1.25million, quotes Mr. Oppy of the CRB. Notes that work on the removal...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, about 22/9/1971, about the removal of track in Ballarat and Bendigo. ...CRB Sturt St Closure Dismantling Track Removal Has the newspaper source on the top edge in ink. ...Titled "Eight years to clear tram tracks", about the time planned to remove tram tracks in Ballarat by the CRB on their roads. Notes agreement with the SEC, mentions the Minister for Fuel and Power Mr. Balfour, cost $1.25million, quotes Mr. Oppy of the CRB. Notes that work on the removal of tracks in Sturt St had commenced this week. The second cutting includes a photo of a Mr G Hettich saw cutting the road surface - note the use of the term "instruments" in the caption.Yields information about the starting of track removal in Sturt St Ballarat and later on in other parts of the system, following closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, about 22/9/1971, about the removal of track in Ballarat and Bendigo. Has the newspaper source on the top edge in ink.crb, sturt st, closure, dismantling, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Removing the Lines", 19/10/1971
... ...Tram Track Removal...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol....Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol. tramways tramcars SECV Tram Track Removal Borough Of Sebastopol Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge. ...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 19/10/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, tram track removal, borough of sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Feb. 1972
... ... Tram Track Removal...Black and white photograph of the removal of track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets - used in The Courier, Wednesday 2/2/1972. ...Trams tramways Tram Track Removal Sturt St Lydiard St Has the stamp of The Courier on the rear. ...Yields information about the removal of the track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard streets in Feb. 1972.Black and white photograph of the removal of track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets - used in The Courier, Wednesday 2/2/1972. Shows the traffic arrangement and equipment used to remove the track. See Reg Item 2214.2 for the press cutting.Has the stamp of The Courier on the rear.trams, tramways, tram track removal, sturt st, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Paul McConville, Removal of Bridge St track, July 2023
... Removal of Bridge St track......Track Removal...Set of five digital images of the removal of track in Bridge St Ballarat as part of the redevelopment of the area and its reopening to motor car traffic July 2023. ...Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track in Bridge St Ballarat....Tramways Ballarat Bridge St Track Removal Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track in Bridge St Ballarat. ...Set of five digital images of the removal of track in Bridge St Ballarat as part of the redevelopment of the area and its reopening to motor car traffic July 2023. See also August 2023 issue of Fares Please! page 15 for other photos and page 4 for a short item. Photos by Paul McConville and Richard Gilbert.Yields information about the redevelopment of Bridge St Ballarat from a Mall back to an open road.Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track in Bridge St Ballarat.tramways, ballarat, bridge st, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt S, Jan. 1972
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines", 23/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Bridge St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". Reports on the proposal of the CRB to cover the tram lines in Bridge St. late next week. Advises that the track would not be dug out, but covered with a hot mix seal. Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. Were a number of problems in removing the lines from Bridge St., and proposal of Council to convert it to a pedestrian mall. Also noted proposal to remove lines in Sturt St. West and work was proceeding in Sturt St. track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st, bridge st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hazard outlined", 29/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Digging deep", 23/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. Photo taken looking east along the south side of Drummond St. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Sturt St. reconstruction', 28/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram tracks go in Victoria St.", 31/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Victoria St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 31/5/1972, titled "Tram tracks go in Victoria St." showing a photograph of an excavator removing the tram rails in Victoria St. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 31/5/1972, titled "Tram tracks go in Victoria St." showing a photograph of an excavator removing the tram rails in Victoria St. Ballarat. Assistant Divisional Engineer for the CRB Mr. W. J. Gardner advised that the CRB had begun work in its area of responsibility and work should be complete by the end of June. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New look for Lydiard St", 22/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Kennedy for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard St. ...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Lydiard St. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 22/2/1972, titled "New look for Lydiard St". Reports on the acceptance by the City of Ballaarat of a tender from P. Kennedy for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard St. North. City Engineer Mr. R. J. Sharp advised the street would be reconstructed between Mair and Macarthur St. with new kerbs and a full width seal. track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Almost a dry run", 28/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Victoria St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 28/6/1972, titled "Almost a dry run" showing a photograph of road machinery parked in the middle of Victoria St. during heavy rain the previous day. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 28/6/1972, titled "Almost a dry run" showing a photograph of road machinery parked in the middle of Victoria St. during heavy rain the previous day. Work in removing tram line was completed the previous Monday, but the surfacing had yet to be completed. Photo taken looking east near the Rodier St. intersection. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A last look at the tram tracks", 4/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm walking along Lydiard St. at the north end of the Macarthur St. loop prior to their removal. ...Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Lydiard St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm walking along Lydiard St. at the north end of the Macarthur St. loop prior to their removal. Work was expected to commence the following Monday and will take about 8 months. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Man Injured", 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... ... Track removal...Accidents Track removal Ambulances Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972, titled "Man injured". ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972, titled "Man injured". Item features a story with a photo of a man injured when a piece of tram rail being removed at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts fell from the truck. Suffered multiple fractures. Has a photo of the man being lifted onto an ambulance stretcher with the ambulance alongside. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.accidents, track removal, ambulances -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Traffic works at Grenville, 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal...Track removal Traffic control Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972. Item features a story with a photo of about the new traffic patterns at the Sturt St - Grenville St intersection following painting of lines to direct traffic following removal of the tram lines. Photo shows the Dickins Food Store (Supermarket) in the background. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, traffic control -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB tram work done this year", 16/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal...Track Removal CRB Sturt St Sturt St West Victoria St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 16/5/1972, titled "CRB tram work done this year". ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 16/5/1972, titled "CRB tram work done this year". Item reporting on the plans of the CRB regarding the pace of removing the tram track on their roads. Quotes Divisional Engineer, Mr. E. T. Oppy that work should be completed by the end of the financial year. Reports on plans for Victoria St., Sturt St., Sturt St. West. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, crb, sturt st, sturt st west, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - 35mm slide/s - set of 11, May 1979c
... ... Track removal...Set of eleven colour slides (Kodak) showing the removal of tram track in Geelong, c May 1979. All in Pakington St., Newtown, ex Newtown route. 2268.1 - slide 29 - look south from the north of Retreat Road. .2 - 30 - No. 276 in background, looking south .3 - 31 - City of Newtown Town Hall in background. .4 - 32 - opposite to that of No. 29. .5 - 33 - Looking south .6 - 34 - looking south with Aphrasia St. in the background. .7 - 35 - as for .2 .8 - 36 - Opposite No. 278, looking south .9 - 1 - opposite No. 276/278. .10 - 2 - ditto .11 - 3 - Outside No. 278, looking south. ...Tramways trams Geelong Track removal Pakington St Newtown Set of eleven colour slides (Kodak) showing the removal of tram track in Geelong, c May 1979. ...Set of eleven colour slides (Kodak) showing the removal of tram track in Geelong, c May 1979. All in Pakington St., Newtown, ex Newtown route. 2268.1 - slide 29 - look south from the north of Retreat Road. .2 - 30 - No. 276 in background, looking south .3 - 31 - City of Newtown Town Hall in background. .4 - 32 - opposite to that of No. 29. .5 - 33 - Looking south .6 - 34 - looking south with Aphrasia St. in the background. .7 - 35 - as for .2 .8 - 36 - Opposite No. 278, looking south .9 - 1 - opposite No. 276/278. .10 - 2 - ditto .11 - 3 - Outside No. 278, looking south. Bus stop still in position. See Letter to Dave O'Neil and responses.tramways, trams, geelong, track removal, pakington st, newtown -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
... ...Tram Track Removal...Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure. tramways tramcars SECV closure Tram Track Removal Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge. ...Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, 1/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... ... Track Removal...Has track demolition in the background. tramways trams BTPS Demolition Track Removal Sleepers On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "80%" in the top left hand corner. ...Yields information about the way the BTPS in its early days went about collecting materials / sleepers for its work at the depot from track being excavated. Has track demolition in the background.Black and White copy photograph of a newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Collecting sleepers from Sturt St West (left-right) Graham Evans, Noel Forster, Richard Gilbert, Hal Cain, Gavin Young, Warren Doubleday with track demolition work in the background. Photo taken 1/7 or 2/7/1972, published 3/7/1992. See Reg. Item 2211 for the photo used in the newspaper clipping. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details.On rear stamped "Copyright, The Ballarat Courier Proprietary Limited." and "80%" in the top left hand corner.tramways, trams, btps, demolition, track removal, sleepers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Man Injured", Apr. 2005
... ... Track Removal...Trams tramways Closure Demolition Track Removal Sturt St Photocopy of an article in The Courier, 10-2-1972, titled "Man Injured", regarding the injury of James Wood of Wendouree, when a rail partially slipped from the crane and trapping him during the removal of the rails at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St corner the previous day. ...Yields information about the removal of the tram track and consequences of poor practices that led to the injury of a person.Photocopy of an article in The Courier, 10-2-1972, titled "Man Injured", regarding the injury of James Wood of Wendouree, when a rail partially slipped from the crane and trapping him during the removal of the rails at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St corner the previous day. Has a photo of the ambulance vehicle and people looking on..trams, tramways, closure, demolition, track removal, sturt st
