Henry Sutton was born in Ballarat. He became one of Australia's greatest inventors. The Ballarat Car is the oldest privately owned car in Australia. It was designed and built in Ballarat around 1900.Colour photograph's showing Henry Sutton's Ballarat Car on display in the Ballarat Mining exchange during the Ballarat Heritage Festival in 2011. henry sutton, sutton, ballarat car, automobile, ballarat mining exchange

A number of colour photographs of Henry Sutton's Ballarat Car, as displayed at Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2011/henry suttton, car, automobile, ballarat car

Photos shows Newton Williams reconstruction and motorisation of former Melbourne cable tram grip car or dummy 593 at Ballarat during a demonstration visit. See reference for full details of the reconstruction and visit. Tram 18 is in the background. Photo taken at the time of the BTPS's AGM.Yields information about BTPS Operations and work in 1987Colour print of grip car or dummy 593 at BTPS Depot Has details of the location and dates on rear along with photographers number.ballarat, tramways, tramcars, btps, tram 593, grip car, cable trams, tram 18

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. This letter from Peter Duckett, the owner and proprietor of the Model Dockyard, dated 8/3/1955 discusses the water tank on the Ballarat ESCo sprinkler tram and its disposal history, First sold to a Mr Colters of Forest St and then sold to a lady in Invermay. Also compares the Ballarat tank to that of Bendigo. Finishes off with a discussion about his visit to Ballarat the previous weekend and the traffic on the road.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Peter DuckettLetter on The Model Dockyard letterhead, printed quarto sheet, hand written by Peter Duckett dated 8/3/1955 - two sheets.letters, wal jack, peter duckett, sprinkler tram, water tanks, ballarat, bendigo, model dockyard

Yields information about the Ballarat tram depot on a Saturday during Dec. 1970, all doors closed.Colour slide - 35mm - of the Ballarat tram depot, Saturday, 19/12/1970, with all doors closed and two bogie cars on "0" road, lead by No. 38. Photo Chas Bevan."Ballarat car barns 19.12.70" in ink.tramways, trams, depot, tram 38

Black and white photograph of Ballarat Scrubber car, position at the rear of '0' road between depot and tennis court. No date. On Kodak paper.On rear in black ink "Scrubber Car, Ballarat Depot"trams, tramways, ballarat, depot, scrubber tram , tram scrubber

Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductors, a view of the tram at night and the formal launch of the tram by the SECSet of four Black and white photo prints from a collected negative of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. 1362.1 - Photographed in the depot fan, showing 'SPECIAL', has depot buildings in the background. 1362.2 - Night photograph of the tram at a loop - showing "Lydiard St. North'. 1362.3 - Night photograph, possibly at the Official Launch, with a large group of mainly hatted gentlemen standing for the photo by the tramcar, with the Motorman at the controls. 1362.4 - same print as 1362.1, but taken from a photograph album - 3 copies, added 15/6/2009, donation ex William F. Scott. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram and 2524 for notes regarding the Official Launch and another photograph.. Copy 2 - of all above photographs added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - larger size prints. See Reg Item 3909 for an original mounted print of 1362.3. See Reg Item 3910 for an original mounted print of 1362.2. See Reg Item 3911 for an original mounted print of 1362.1. High res scans of negatives changed over 13/5/2020. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.1362.4 - "Ballarat car 23 / Basil W. Miller Collection"tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23

Yields information about the tram 11 and the Martin Ave loop.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of: Tram 11 crossing another tram at Martin Ave or Haddon St in Wendouree Parade. Tram 11 has the destination of Gardens via Drummond North.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60". In ink "Ballarat car 11"tramways, trams, martin ave, haddon st, wendouree parade, tram 11

Yields information about the delivery of an ex Ballarat tram to a tramway Museum.Colour 35mm slide in a white cardboard slide holder of Ballarat No. 34 being unloaded at the AETM site on 24-9-1971, Photo John Radcliffe. Ballarat No. 21 can be seen in the background on a truck waiting to be off-loaded. In the adjacent slide position is a note to this effect. This piece of paper was wrapped around the slide. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. See also Reg Items 7988i1 and i2 for other photographs.Written around the slide in ink "Unloading Ballarat car 34 at Australian Electric Transport Museum (SA) Inc St Kilda SA - Ballarat car 21 at rear - 24-9-1971. J. C. Radcliffe photo."tramways, trams, ballarat, aetm, sale of trams, adelaide, tram 34

The Ballarat School of MInes Time Capsule should have been opened in 2020 for the 150th anniversary since the establishment of the Ballarat School of Mines, but due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns it was not opened untll 2022. This image was on a CD-ROM in the time capsule. Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Brewery Building exteriortime capsule, ballarat school of mines, brewery building

Photograph of Ballarat Tramcar 13 at Gardens. Two people are seen in the foreground, crossing the road.Yields information about SEC tramway operations.Black and white photograph on plain paper"5/7. 41." "Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree & gardens, Ballarat." "Car 13 at Gardens terminus".ballarat, gardens, tram 13

Yields information about the appearance of the tram depot from the east during 1963.Black and white photograph of the SEC Wendouree Parade depot, dated 19/1/1963. The buildings to the east of the depot have been cleared and two earthwork machines are shown in the photo. Photo by Bob Prentice.In ink "19th Jan 63, photo from R. H. Prentice". In pencil: "Ballarat Car Depot"trams, tramways, depot, wendouree parade

Ford Motor Company opened a factory in Eureka Street in 1947.Black and red fibreglass mould for a car door, thought to be used by Ballarat School of Mines Automotive and Panel Beating classes. It is possibly a front door for a 1940s Ford car. ford motor company, ballarat, car door, automotive, panel beating

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 17/8/1955, showing the two parking or no parking areas in Ballarat during weekdays, following the introduction of changes to parking regulations by the City of Ballarat. On the rear has an advert Anset Roadways bus services from Ballarat. Contained originally within Reg Item 5507 at the back of the binder. For items see btm5507 loose items list.pdf ballarat, car parking

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, car, speedee, cleaners, harris

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Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St at the time of Ballarat Begonia Festival, 1957 - the flowers in the medium strip, the tram and the shoppers in particular the women.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 14 west bound in Sturt St during the 1957 Begonia Festival with the Town Hall (with a Begonia Festival sign on it), and other buildings in the background. Has the Australian Mutual Life Building, the Odeon Theatre buildings. In the centre median strip, there is a large arrangement of flower beds and many women shoppers crossing the road, motor vehicles and a lady on a bicycle. No. 14 has the destination of Haddon St via Drummond Nth. Festoon lighting is strung out along the street.On rear in red ink "Ballarat Car 14 Sturt St B'rat Summer '57" and the stamp of Jim Seletto.tramways, trams, sturt st, begonia festival, town hall, shoppers, tram 14

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 12 in the early 1960's and the Sturt St streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 12 in Sturt St, at the intersection of Drummond St with the destination of Sturt St West. Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. Has the construction of the future liquor store in the background. Also note the small tram stop pole. No. 12 has a roof advert for SEC Briquettes. In the background is The Fruit Bowl shop. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat car 12 in Sturt St 21/3/1962 and 3/43". In pencil: "ex 71 J"trams, tramways, sturt st, hospital corner, drummond st, tram 12

Yields information about the appearance of trams at Hospital corner in the early 1960's and the Sturt St streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 30 and 34 in Sturt St, at Drummond St or Hospital corner. Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. Has a taxis sign and ????? No. 30 has a dash panel advert for The Age newspaper and two roof adverts. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat cars 30 & 34 in Sturt St during morning peak 21/3/1962 and 6/43".trams, tramways, sturt st, hospital corner, drummond st, tram 30, tram 34

Yields information about the appearance of an ESCo Ballarat tram late 1920's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat ESCo No. 10 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St with the Town Hall and the National Mutual building in the background. The tram has the open compartment completely covered. Has a Sutton's roof advertisement. Dated 8/6/1928. Track brakes have been removed. Two copies held. On rear in pencil (very faint) - "Ballarat Car 10, 4 wheel comb, Sturt St, 8/6/1928.trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, tram 10

890.1 - Black and white copy photograph of a damaged photograph of a ESCo Bendigo tramcar at Charing Cross, Bendigo, c1905. Original photograph has been damaged - mounted onto a sheet of card, with "WHO. Robinson - Photo - Bendigo" printed onto the sheet. Tram photographed side on, has not been fitted with windscreens. has a "Silver Star Starch" roof advertisement and has "Bendigo Tramways" painted onto the side of the tramcar. In the background of the photograph are buildings in Gardens area that front View St. Also the Shamrock hotel can be seen in the distance. 1890.1 - copy of same photograph but with a better reproduction and repair of the print. 1890.3 - Electronic copy of same photograph donated by Ron Hann on a CD of photographs given to him at the time of his visit in January 1963 by the Manager. Refer to email held with item 3841. Added 28/2/2010. No actual print, held on digital file only - see image 1890i3. See Reg Item 4568 for the CD. 1890.4 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 2/7/2013.Yields information about an original ESCo Bendigo tram and the roof adverts that were used at the time.Black and white print with source notes on the rear.On rear of 1890.2 - "Bendigo" in ink in top right hand corner and in pencil "(Similar truck to original Ballarat car No. 18"trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, view st, silver star starch

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 12 in the early 1960's and the Sturt St streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 12 turning from Sturt St into Ripon St with the destination of View Point. Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. No. 12 has a roof advert for SEC Briquettes, and dash panel adverts for Mutual Homes and The Age. In the background is the Western Hotel. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat car 12 on View Point Road 21/3/1962 and 6/25". In pencil: "12 - ex 71 J"trams, tramways, sturt st, ripon st, view point, tram 12

Photograph of Ballarat 41 in a restaurant building in Horsham, shows part of the side and other items in the foreground. Date unknown, but likely mid 1990's. Printed on Kodak paper. Photographer not shown. See 9598 for an earlier photograph.Yields information about the appearance of Ballarat 41 following closure and use in a restaurant in Horsham.Colour photograph with notes on rear.On rear in ink "Horsham / Ballarat car 41 at a restaurant in Horsham as a Smokers Lounge" and in bottom right hand corner, "William F Scott collection"trams, tramways, ballarat, horsham, disposal, tram 41

Kodachrome Transparency - 35mm slide - cardboard mount, with one side with red border and words "Kodachrome Transparency / Processed by Kodak" top and bottom. Photo taken by Ben Parle 5/4/1958. Has slide No. "7" stamped in red in top corner and date stamped on slide. Photo of interior of a bogie tram within the Wendouree Parade depot Friend of Ben Parle siting on seat. R. Merchant advised that the person is Ian Brady. See worksheet for item 2827 for this email. "Ballarat MT car at Depot" "-5 APR 1958"tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, ballarat depot

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 14 at depot junction in the early 1960's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 14 entering Wendouree Parade from the depot, with Lake Wendouree in the background Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. The tram has an Briquette and The Age advertisements on the front dash panel. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Ballarat car 14, outside tram depot, Wendouree Parade 21/3/1962. and the number "7/43". In the top left hand corner "14 ex J75?"trams, tramways, wendouree parade, depot, tram 14

Yields information about Ballarat Trams and streetscapes and the city terminal area, late 1950's.Black and white print of Ballarat of No. 36 in Wendouree Parade, northern side of the lake. Tram has the destination of Gardens Via Drummond St, a roof advertisement for "Edmonds" Two copies. Photographed by Wal Jack 28/2/1962. Photo print courtesy of Port Dock Railway Museum, now the National Railway Museum. See worksheet 4311 for letter and details of prints sent to Bill Scott, 19/10/2001. Any photo credit to mention NRM Collection.On rear of copy 1"SEC Ballarat / 35 / Wendouree Parade / 28/2/62 2116 / " Copy 2 "Ballarat car 35" in ink, bottom right hand corner.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, tram 35

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man sitting in the driver's seat of a tourer car. The car is parked in a paddock with a fence and trees in the background. The man is Bill Archibald and the place is Archibald's at NewlynWritten in pen on back - The "Overland" Car at Archibalds, Newlyn. Taken during a couple of days visit - 23/11/22. (Bill Archibald in car) F.W.(au)frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, overland car, bill archibald, newlyn

This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. Arthur Leckie was born in Sebastopol on 16 August 1876. In 1878 the family moved into their newly built home, Blythewood Grange, in Sebastopol. Arthur attended Grenville College and commenced Ballarat College in 1893. He was Apprentice as an Ironmonger at 'The Present Day Ironmonger' in Bridge Street. He next worked for William Dawson, Ironmonger, in Sturt Street, next to old The Courier Office. After the death of his father in 1893 the family moved out of ‘Blythewood Grange into Ballarat. Arthur and his brothers Robert and Harold built their own automobile in the sheds behind their house, commencing in 1899 and having it ‘on the road’ in 1901.ballarat, 1901, car, leckie