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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 3, Warren Doubleday, 13/11/1982 12:00:00 AM
... Tram Acquisition... Of Sebastopol Tram Recovery Sebastopol BTPS Tram Acquisition tram 18 Set ...Set of 3 Digital Images of the testing of tram 18 following its recovery from Sebastopol on 13/11/1982 on the access track. .1 - at the depot alongside 661 being repainted and the spare No. 9 truck. .2 - on the access track .3 - ditto. From digital images from Warren Doubleday, pendingtrams, tramways, borough of sebastopol, tram recovery, sebastopol, btps, tram acquisition, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum", 16/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
... Tram Acquisition... Donations Victorian Government Tram Acquisition Newspaper clippings ...Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 16/8/2019 titled "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum" about the delivery of two trams (836 and 1029) from Newport to Bungaree. Press conference held at the Ballarat depot featuring Paul Mong, Michaela Settle (Buninyong State MP) and Juliana Addison (Wendouree State MP) and Chris Phillips. Article by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. Items includes photographs of the trams being loaded at Newport the previous day and a photo of W6 965 en route to the Docks on its way to Denmark. See Reg Item 7396 for two video files ex VicTrackw class trams, grants, btm, donations, victorian government, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Now everyone wants a tram", 22/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Tram acquisition... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields BTPS Tram acquisition Sale ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Thursday 22/7/1971, titled "Now everyone wants a tram". Item reports on the 117 applications for the 48 trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Applications from NZ, UK and USA had been received. Mentions the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Borough of Sebastopol. The SEC was selecting the most worthy, but eliminating applications for them as sleepouts. Has a photo of No.31 at the junction of Bridge and Main Streets Ballarat. One of 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.btps, tram acquisition, sale of trams, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", 13/07/2009 12:00:00 AM
... Tram Acquisition... Sebastopol Type BTM Tram Acquisition Newspaper clipping, cover sheet ...Yields information about the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 and a news story in the Ballarat Courier. Has a strong association with Peter Winspur.Newspaper clipping, cover sheet pages 1,2 47 and 48, of The Courier Ballarat, Monday July 13, 2009 titled "From tram to tool-shed and then back again", of the acquisition of Ballarat ESCo 22 by the BTM. Front cover has a photo of Peter Winspur siting in one doorway. Page 2 has more details and another photo of Peter Winspur standing inside the tram.esco, sebastopol type, btm, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Campbell Duncan, "Re Tram 32", 2/08/1976 12:00:00 AM
... Tram Acquisition.... Trams tramways Maryborough Tram Acquisition Carbon copy ...Yields information about the early attempts by the BTPS to acquired No. 32 from Maryborough.Carbon copy of a letter on yellow quarto size paper to Mr N. Rasmussen, Secretary of the Maryborough Historical and Wildlife Committee regarding the future of tram 32, and that the BTPS is interested in acquiring the tram back for restoration. Signed by Campbell Duncan as Secretary. Dated 2/8/1976. The tram was not acquired for many further 10 years.trams, tramways, maryborough, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Red tram for the gardens", 12/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
... Tram Acquisition... Acquisition Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Red tram ...Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Red tram for the gardens" Wednesday 12 November 2014, about the delivery of the Restaurant tram and grant to the BTM for its restoration. Tram 939.btm, restaurant tram, tram acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 9, Warren Doubleday, 24/4/1977 and 28/4/1977
... Tram Acquisition... Moving Trams Tram Acquisition Sebastopol tram 33 Set of 9 digital ...Set of 9 digital images of BTPS moving tram 33 from Hamilton to the Sebastopol depot or store - 28/4/1988 .1 - 33 stored in the building at the Hamilton Pastoral Museum - 24/4/1977 .2 - 33 moved out ready for lifting .3 - ditto .4 - being lifted by a Barry James crane - 28/4/1977 .5 - on the truck .6 - leaving the Hamilton Museum ,7 - on the road .8 - ditto .9 - placed outside the Sebastopol store - was placed in the shed soon after the sheet of metal was removed.trams, tramways, btps, hamilton, moving trams, tram acquisition, sebastopol, tram 33 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Material sample, Siemens, brown vinyl material used in Original Z and Z3 tramcars, mid to late 1970's
... Tram Acquisition... Construction Tram Acquisition Tramcar Manufacture Has written ...Sample of brown vinyl material used in Original Z and Z3 tramcars with a large brass eyelet placed in the sample. Manufacturer unknown, used by MMTB at Preston Workshops. Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"Has written on the rear in black pen "Original Z / Z3 Seat Fabric"trams, tramways, preston workshops, z class, z3 class, tramcar construction, tram acquisition, tramcar manufacture -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, "Light Rail Vehicles - Preston Workshops", 1983 to 1988
... Tram Acquisition... Construction Tram Acquisition Tramcar Manufacture In ink in the top ...Set or A4 documents, photocopied correspondence, 16 sheets, meeting minutes looking at the possibility of undertaking some of the assembly work for the B1 class tramcars at Preston workshops, includes, meetings of minutes looking at the A class trams, (dated 21/1/1983), letter or report written by J. Prideaux, (15/2/1983), "Construction Work Possibilities in the Articulated Tram Project", note written by J. Prideaux to the Secretary of the Preston Workshops Committee, dated 12/4/1984 and report dated 13/1/1988 titled "Light Rail Vehicles - Preston Workshops", signed by A. Nolan, Group Manager Fleet Maintenance and construction looking at the proposal - little that could be done! .1 - 2nd copy of the Notes of meeting of 21-1-1983 added 3/4/2017 - copied onto heat sensitive paper. Images i2 to i4 added. stored in two separate envelopes.In ink in the top left hand corner "Unions had demanded repeatedly that PW shop take on more of the tram assembly task..."trams, tramways, preston workshops, b class, a class, tramcar construction, tram acquisition, tramcar manufacture -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, Oct. 1960
... Conversion Tramcar Acquisition tram 1 tram 37 Negative and Digital ...Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of Bendigo 1 being converted to be come Ballarat 37 (the second one with that number). Shows the front of the tram undergoing modifications to the drivers door. Arrived ex Bendigo (see Reg Item 5549) - 5/10/1960. Wal Jack notes that the tram was overhauled and repainted. trams, tramways, depot, conversion, tramcar acquisition, tram 1 tram 37 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Norm Cross, "Notes on M&MTB Y and Y1 class tramcars", Nov. 1970
... Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne ...Report - typed - quarto sheet - two sheets, stapled titled "Notes on M&MTB Y and Y1 class tramcars" written by Norm Cross in November 1970. Looks at the history of Y469, and Y1's 610 to 613 including notes on the design, use, construction issues, depots, changes over the life and the use of 613 by the VR on the Sandringham to Black Rock line.trams, tramways, y class, y1 class, tram numbering, tramcar acquisition, tramcar design, tramcar construction -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "26,427 passengers for trams", Sep. 1971
... , acquisition of trams ex Lismore and Melbourne, the surplus, office... passengers for trams", reporting on the BTPS's 1976 AGM held ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat titled "26,427 passengers for trams", reporting on the BTPS's 1976 AGM held at Electra Hall. Reports on the plans of the Society, acquisition of trams ex Lismore and Melbourne, the surplus, office bearers.btps, agm, electra hall -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Sands McDougall, Map of Melbourne and Suburbs showing Tramways, Railways, Streets, postal districts, Quarter-Mile Radii etc", c1922
... . Includes the Zoo horse tram lines. See acquisition and Research.... Includes the Zoo horse tram lines. See acquisition and Research ...Shows railways, cable and electric tram lines c1922. One of a number of maps produced by Sands McDougall of Collins St. Includes the Zoo horse tram lines. See acquisition and Research note by Duncan McAuslan. See items 2885, 6573, amd 6917 for other editions. On inside cover has current postal rates (including a war surcharge) and places worth visiting and on the rear cover, is an advertisement for Imperial ink.Yields information about Melbourne c1922 and its public transport lines. Produced by Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd of Collins St Melbourne. Folded sheet of paper 6 sections wide x 6 sections or folds deep contained within a green paper cover titled "Map of Melbourne and Suburbs showing Tramways, Railways, Streets, postal districts, Quarter-Mile Radii etc", showing both cable and electric tramways. maps, melbourne, cable trams, tramways, railways, horse trams, vr trams, sands mcdougall, zoo horse tramway, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-Vue, Ballarat No. 36, 1971
... . On rear has details of the tram and its acquisition by the TMSV... of the tram and its acquisition by the TMSV via the Hawthorn City ...Colour postcard with serrated edges of Ballarat No. 36, after closure of the Ballarat system, in Melbourne, Domain Road for Tourism Week, promoting Ballarat. Photo shows details of the banners and roof advertisements. Has destination of Sebastopol. Produced for the TMSV by Nucolorvue Productions Pty Ltd, NCV 740. On rear has details of the tram and its acquisition by the TMSV via the Hawthorn City Council.trams, tramways, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, tmsv, tram 36 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express, "New life for old tram", 11/08/1981 12:00:00 AM
... Express 11-8-1981 - "New life for old tram" about the acquisition... Express 11-8-1981 - "New life for old tram" about the acquisition ...Newspaper cutting from the Lilydale and Yarra Valley Express 11-8-1981 - "New life for old tram" about the acquisition of off loading of W2 227 at the Phil McDonald's brickworks in Melba Ave Lilydale. See also Reg item 1644 for an item about its derailment in Footscray on 3/8/1981, but the tramcar cards show that the tram was withdrawn and sold during July 1981. Cutting has the Aust. Press Cuttings Agency source sheet pasted to the top left hand corner along with the paper name and date stamp.In pencil "Ballarat Trams" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, tram disposal, scrapped trams, sale of trams, w2 class, tram 227 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Ballarat No. 36 Domain Road
... Ltd, NCV 740. On rear has details of the tram and its... in September 1971and details of the signage fitted to the tram. Also ...Yields information through a photograph of Ballarat No. 36 in Melbourne for Tourism Week in September 1971and details of the signage fitted to the tram. Also notes on its subsequent history. Colour postcard with serrated edges 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 for other photos in the same location. Photo shows details of the banners and roof advertisements. Has destination of Sebastopol. Produced for the TMSV by Nulcolorvue Productions Pty Ltd, NCV 740. On rear has details of the tram and its acquisition by the TMSV via the Hawthorn City Council. For an Keith Kings photograph in a similar location see Reg Item 6513.trams, tramways, melbourne, tourism, mmtb, tmsv, domain road -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), Notice to BTPS members about a Social Meeting t, Jan. 1972
... funds to cover the cost of acquisition of tram No. 33, ($750... funds to cover the cost of acquisition of tram No. 33, ($750 ...1239.1 - Notice to BTPS members about a Social Meeting to be held at St. Cuthbert's Church Hall, Sturt St. West on 27 Jan. 1972. Notes an inspection of the proposed track to Wendouree Parade and work commenced on the depot foundations. Signed by Hal Cain, President. Printed on pink paper using Stencil process. 1239.2 - Appeal form or notice to members, seeking funds to cover the cost of acquisition of tram No. 33, ($750) and transport ($450) from Hamilton. Gives notes on history of 33 in Hamilton. Donations to be sent to the Treasurer, Mrs. Dean in Box Hill. Gives date of return of tram 33 to Ballarat as 28 April 1977. Printed on yellow paper with duplicator process.1239.2 has "Nancy's" in top right hand corner in blue ink.museums btps, appeals, hamilton, social meetings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat, 16/10/1962 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962., Has a strong association with a person in the UK who was seeking tram equipment had the Ballarat system closed in 1962.Memorandum or letter, carbon copy, dated 16/10/1962 on Electricity Supply Department paper, about the acquisition of surplus Brill 22E trucks from Ballarat by a person, Mr John Batty of the UK. Based on the proposed abandonment being implement, asked for the appropriate price for such equipment. Copy for "Tramways' Abandonment file" in red. Sheet has rounded corners.trams, tramways, 22e trucks, sale of trams, closure -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs, "Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat", Original 1950
Containing a colour copy photograph of Conductor Archie Viccars, leaning out of a bogie tram. He has cap number 2 with the conductor's bag slung over his shoulder. The donor noted that Archie worked as a Trammie from the 50's to the 60's when he transferred to the Ripon St offices on clerical duties. See acquisition notes for a story from Noel Forster - email of 1-3-2017 re Archie. Has a strong association with the family of SEC Conductor Archie Viccars and demonstrates the uniform of the time.Wooden frame, with carved out front edge, inner gold lining, varnished with title "Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat". Printed onto Fujifilm Crystal Archive paper. Has a strip of tape at the base of the photograph ""Archie Viccars 1950 Ballarat".trams, tramways, conductors, ballarat, crews, archie viccars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Details of Ballarat Trams - marked up
... of the tramcars. Tramcars Ballarat SEC Disposal Sale Of Trams Acquisitions ...Demonstrates the source of the tramcars for both Ballarat. Gives details on equipment, sizes and seating capacity of the tramcars as at August 1964 with hand written notes about the acquisition and disposal of some of the tramcars.Printed List of trams and their details for Ballarat Trams ( similar to item 3430.1), dated 5-September-1966, titled "Numbers and Particulars of Trams". Handwritten notes have been made for the acquisition dates for the tramcar and disposal details of the vehicle along the top edge. 3430 - Ballarat - typed carbon copy - two sheets, were taped together. Gives details of where purchased from , date of purchase, type, body builder, seating capacity, overall length, overall height, overall width, condition of tram, trolley base, Lightning arrester, controller make and type, Truck Maker and type, type of truck, axle type, wheel base, axle diameter, motors type and maker, Motor horsepower, Armature bearings, suspension bearings, gear teeth, Air compressor make and type, Brake Valves make and type, Governor make and type, Weight in tons and details of advertising space in racks. At base has typed (original) list of trams of the two types, single truckers and bogie trams. List of trams includes the scrubber and No. 20 which was scrapped prior to system closure. Handwritten notes have been made for the Acquisition dates for the tramcar and disposal details of the vehicle along the top edge.tramcars, ballarat, sec, disposal, sale of trams, acquisitions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram returns to Ballarat", "Sebastopol home for tram", 11/08/1977 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat, August 11 1977 with photos of SEC tram No. 11 returning to Ballarat from Sebastopol. 1112.1 - from the page with the Editorial, has a photo (large portion from the bottom left hand corner missing of the rear of the crane) being unloaded at Sebastopol for storage with a column of text detailing the story of the tram and the BTPS plans. Also refers to another photo on page 15. 1112.2 - from page 15 of the Courier, with Jack Chadwick standing on the front step of the tram, outside the entry to the Smythes Road, Sebastopol storage building. Has an inset item on the story. See Reg Item 3827 for a print of the actual photograph.1112.2 - in central right hand side in brackets in blue ink (page(15) and on rear top edge "11/Aug. 1977." in blue ink.trams, tramways, btps, sebastopol, 11, daylesford, tramcar acquisition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Number 12 goes back on the road", 6/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the recovery of ESCo No. 12 and its transportation from the site.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 6/11/1990 with a photo of the body of ESCo. No. 12 loaded onto the truck at Nerrina prior to being transported to the depot. Photo by Lachlan Bence and article of Kendall Hill. Notes action by the BTPS, Ballarat By-pass construction, Vic roads donation of the tramcar body, basic background history and quotes Richard Gilbert about the work to be undertaken. See Reg Item 3837 for the prints of the photograph in the newspaper.trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Historic tram saved from demolition", 6/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 6/9/1994, from the Heritage section of the Courier, by saving of ESCo No. 12 on the BTPS. Quotes Gary Wood about the work being undertaken, where the tram was recovered from, its brief history, and the relevance to the collection. Includes a photo of Gary working on the body inside the depot. Item written by Lorrie Brown, includes a photo of her as well. Second copy added 03/06/2006.In right hand corner in blue ink "8/9/94 Tues"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tale of a Tram", 10/06/1982 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday June 10, 1982 about ESCo Tram No 12 and the interest of the BTPS in acquiring the body for preservation and restoration. Gives detail of the history of the tram, ex Sydney cable car, the type of tram, the Society's concerns, plans and plans to acquire the tram. Item written by Margaret Rotheram. Includes a photo of No. 12. 2nd copy added 24/5/2006, has Aust. Press Cuttings Agency label glued to the top of the cutting. Has been date stamped 10 June 1982.In top left hand corner in blue ink "Thurs June 19th 1982"trams, tramways, 12, esco, tramcar acquisition, btps, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Link to the past retained", 21/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, Ballarat 21/7/1999 on the acquisition of the equipment from the Clyde Harding Foundry, Doveton St. Nth, Ballarat by Sovereign Hill. Features a photo of Alan Harding, Jan Penny and Richard Nicholson. Mentions the supply of brake blocks to the SEC., BTM and Puffing Billy.On base in blue ink, "Wednesday July 21 1999 The Courier pg 3"trams, tramways, harding s, foundry, brake blocks, castings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, 5/12/1983 12:00:00 AM
... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields BTM Tramcar Acquisition BTPS ...Colour photograph of SEC tram No.13 being positioned on No. 6 road at the BTM depot on 5th Dec. 1983 by a Barry James Crane. In Photo are Peter Winspur and Peter Allen. Barry James crane - Coles - IRP 594. Photo from a Warren Doubleday slide - slide No. 10/83/27 Photo copy made 4/1999 for display purposes.btm, tramcar acquisition, btps, tram 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Tram returns to Ballarat"
A4 size photocopy of a photograph and accompanying text of SEC Ballarat No. 11 being unloaded at BTPS's temporary storage shed in Smythes Road, Sebastopol on 11/8/1977. Tram had come from Daylesford Historical Society. Has photograph of tram being lifted off the truck. Date of item 11/8/1977. Not known who made photocopy or when.trams, tramways, daylesford, sebastopol, temporary storage, acquisitions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "Tram No. 39 is coming home"
A4 size photocopy of a photograph and accompanying text of an article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat about the return of tram No. 39 from Lismore to Ballarat by the BTPS. No date on item, about March or April 1976 as appealing for space to store the tram and giving dimensions of the spaced needed for storage. Photo of tram accompanying item is of No. 12 with destination of Sebastopol. The April 1976 issue of Fares Please! gives the proposed move date as 8 and 9 May 1976. Society contact was Barry McCandlish. Not known who made photocopy or when.trams, tramways, lismore, btps, temporary storage, acquisitions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Willits H. Sawyer, "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the Scope and workings of the SEC Acts", 1926
Thirty two page report titled "Report on the Status and Affairs of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the Scope and workings of the SEC Acts", prepared by Willits H. Sawyer, dated 1926. Royal Commission into the status and affairs of the SEC, undertakings, works, programmes, charges, acquisition of power companies, extension of the power system, tramway and railway power systems, use of brown coal, council facilities, substations, nature of the power supply, sale of appliances, coal mining methods, distribution of power supply systems. Presented to both houses of the Victorian Parliament . Folded and stapled in the centre. Sheets have rounded corners.Stamp of the "Electric Supply Co. of Victoria Ltd" in top right hand corner dated 27 Apr. 1927"trams, tramways, sec, yallourn, power supply, royal commission -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "Days of tram travel revived in Ryrie St. dig", "Museum next stop for unearthed tram tracks", 11/06/2002 12:00:00 AM
2124.1 - Photocopy of a newspaper cuttings, titled "Days of tram travel revived in Ryrie St. dig "and from the Geelong Advertiser, 6/6/2002, page 5 written by Peter Begg about the excavation of tram rails / tram tracks in Ryrie St. and the acquisition of these by Tramway Museum Society of Victoria. Quotes Mr. G. Jordan of the TMSV. Has a photo of Brian Bourke, a worker, looking at the tram tracks. Photo by Phillip Stubbs. On the rear of the photocopy is a photo copy of item 2124.2. Photocopied onto an A4 size sheet and has been folded into three. 2124.2 - Newspaper cutting titled "Museum next stop for unearthed tram tracks" from the Geelong Advertiser 11/6/2002, page 10, written by Peter Begg about the recovery of tram tracks in Ryrie St. Geelong and the acquisition of these by the TMSV. Also quotes TMSV Secretary, Mr. Graham Jordan. Item has two photos of Geelong trams - one of trams Geelong 4 and 8 in Ryrie St. and a third unidentified tram with the Geelong Theatre in the background in 1954 and No. 32 running past the T&G Building in Moorabool St.geelong, tram track excavation, tmsv, ryrie st.