This tram was built in 1914 for thr Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust and was No 42. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 and renumbered 39. When the Ballarat Tramways closed in 1971, it was purchased by the Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve until purchased by the Museum in 1976 and converted into a museum display and souvenir centre located at the depot until the new Museum building was opened in 2022. This photo taken in 1971. It may have been taken on its last trip. Victorian Collection (Ballarat) Item 10755 has 16 images of the tram being moved from Lismore to Ballarat in 1976. Photograph taken by Campbell Duncan.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 39.tram 42, built 1914, prahran and malvern tramways trust, state electricity commission, 1951, ballarat tramways, tram 39, closure of ballarat trams, 1971, lismore lions club, 1976, museum disply, souvenir centre, new museum building, 2022, item 10755, campbell duncan, photographer

Tram 39 was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. It came to Ballarat in 1951 and was part of the SEC's consolidated tramcar fleet. It was converted to a static museum display and souvenir shop. In 1971 it went to the Lions Club of Lismore. Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society acquired it in 1976. (See No. 10755 for a series of 16 photographs of the return of tram 39 to Ballarat. These were taken by Campbell Duncan) The photograph shows Tram 39 and others at the Sturt Street holding depot. This was located in Sturt Street between Greville Street and Lydiard Street. This was where the trams waited to cater for the peak travel times. The numbers on the other trams cannot be identified. Black and white photographtram 39, duncan and fraser, prahran and malvern tramways trust, ballarat 1951, sec fleet, static display, 1971, lions club lismore, ballarat tramway preservation society, 1976, greville street, lydiard street

Ballarat Tram 39 was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser Adelaide for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust where it was number 42. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 and renumbered as Ballarat Tram 39. When the trams stopped running in 1971, it was acquired by Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve until purchased by the Museum in 1976. It was converted into a museum display and souvenir centre located at the depot until 2022. (See Item 10755 for return of 39 to Ballarat) This photograph shows tram returning to Ballarat from Sebastopol - boundary between to areas. Eclipse Motors in the background. The photograph was taken by Campbell Duncan on 19/09/1971 - last day of the trams in Ballarat. Photograph taken by Campbell Duncan on 19/09/1971 Colour image in C/B Kodak mount. 35 mm slideHandwritten notation in ink on mountballarat tram 39, duncan and fraser, 1914, prahran and malvern tramway trust, state electricity commission, lismore lions club, 1976 to ballarat, souvenir centre, sebastopol, campbell duncan

Shows the appearance of Ballarat tram 39 at various locations while on a Special tour.Yields information about the tram appearance during the 1950's prior to being fitted with dash canopy lighting.Series of four Black & White Photographs of Ballarat Tram 39 - pre 1960 .1 - at the View Point terminus .2 - at Lydiard St North terminus - two people standing by the tram - the gent could be the photographer. .3 - at the tram depot .4 - at the Gardens terminus in Wendouree Parade. Has notes re location and tram on the rear in ink.ballarat, wendouree parade, view point, lydiard st north, tram 39, tramways, trams

The image shows Tram 39 running from Drummond Street South into Sturt Street - at the Ballarat Base Hospital corner. Tram 17 is in Sturt Street. Photograph was taken on 11 August 1971 by Campbell Duncan. When the trams ceased to run in Ballarat in 1971, Tram 39 was converted into a museum display and souvenir centre located at the depot until the new Museum building was opened during 2022.Colour image in cardboard Kodak mount. 35mm slideHandwritten notation in ink on mount.ballarat tram 39, drummond street, sturt street, hospital corner, 1971, museum display, souvenir centre, campbell duncan, photographer, ballarat tram 17

The photo shows SECV Ballarat tram 39 at Sebastopol with the service car behind. In the background is the Royal Mail Hotel. Taken during the AETA Easter tour to Ballarat - see reference. Yields information about the AETA 1969 Ballarat tour and tram 39.Colour slide - AGFA Cardboard mount with handwritten notes.In ink "No 39 Sebastopol 5-4-69, EK23"tramways, tramcars, aeta tours, night photo, tram 39, sebastopol, royal mail hotel

The photo shows SECV Ballarat tram 39 outside the depot at night showing Special. The tram was one of the three tour trams during the day. Taken during the AETA Easter tour to Ballarat - see reference. Yields information about the AETA 1969 Ballarat tour and tram 39.Colour slide - AGFA Cardboard mount with handwritten notes.In ink "No 39 Depot 5-4-69, EK21"tramways, tramcars, aeta tours, depot, night photo, tram 39

Set of two photos showing SECV Ballarat tram 39 at the Lydiard St North terminus. The tram has an SECV all-electric cooking roof advert. Taken during the AETA Easter tour to Ballarat - see reference.Yields information about the AETA 1969 Ballarat tour and tram 39.Colour slide - AGFA Cardboard mount with handwritten notes.In ink "No 39 Lydiard St Nth 5-4-69, EK23" - second slide EK24.tramways, tramcars, aeta tours, night photo, tram 39, lydiard st nth

Colour print of Ballarat tram 39 after recovery from Lismore by the BTPS before being rolled into undercover storage at a property at the eastern end of Victoria St Ballarat East, possibly soon after arrival on 9 May 1976. See item 1649 for an appeal for storage space. Photographer unknown.Yields information about the recovery of SECV tram 39 from Lismore and its offsite storage.Colour print - on plain paper with rounded corners.tramcars, tramways, btps, tram 39, offsite store, victoria st., lismore, ballarat tramway

Tram 39 was built in 1914 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. In 1951 it was sold to the State Electricity Commission, Ballarat, and renumbered 39. When the Ballarat Tramways closed in 1971, it was sold to Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve. Ballarat Tramway Museum purchased the tram in 1976 and converted it into a museum display and souvenir centre. This was used until the new Museum building was opened in 2022. These photos show the process of loading the tram onto a truck in Lismore and bringing it back to Ballarat. The date of this was 9 May 1976. All photographs were taken by the donor, Campbell Duncan. Each photograph has information written on the back. .1 Lismore, 8/5/76 .2 Lismore, 8/5/76 .3 39 waits to be jacked down - truck ready to depart.9/5/76 .4 Truck has pulled out after 39 jacked up from it. Truck faces back down the driveway. 9/5/76. .5 Lismore. 9/5/76 .6 Lismore. 9/5/76 .7 Lismore. 9/5/76 .8 Lismore. 9/5/76 .9 Mair Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .10 Mair Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .11 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .12 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .13 Ballarat East, Victoria Street 9/5/76 .14 Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76 .15 Victoria Street. Truck about to back down driveway 9/5/76. (this photo was used in Ballarat Courier of 15/5/76) See photo 10212. .16 Truck pulling out from under 39. 39's storage shed, Victoria Street Ballarat East 9/5/76. Sixteen black and white photographs taken of Tram 39 being transported from Lismore to Ballarat.Photo information on back of each phototram 39, 1914, prahran and malvern tramways trust, sec ballarat, 1951, lismore lions club, 1971, recreational reserve, ballarat tramway museum, 1976, museum display, souvenir centre, museum opened 2022, victoria street, ballarat east, may 1976 photos, photographer, campbell duncan, mair street, storage shed

Photograph of SECV tram 39 at Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photographer and date unknown - 1950s.Yields information about Ballarat tram 39 at Gardens Loop during the 1950sCopy negative on a heavy substrate.tramcars, tramways, tram 39, gardens loop, wendouree parade

The photograph shows Ballarat No. 39 at the Mt Pleasant terminus with the crew reversing the tram. The driver has lifted the rear pole and the conductor is about to lower the front pole. The tram will then go to the Gardens via Drummond St North. in the background is the shop at the terminus with a "The Sun" newspaper sign. Not known who took the photograph or the date - c1970Yields information about tram 39 at the Mt Pleasant terminus and the crew reversing the tram - c1970.Black and white photograph on plain papertramcars, trams, tram 39, mt pleasant, crews, ballarat tramway

Black and white photograph of tram 39 showing Special and three other trams waiting on the tracks at Lydiard St North, most likely for a train arrival and then a tour of the Ballarat Tramway system. Photographer unknown. A Cook Tours database that the tour by the ARHS and TMSV using trams 11, 26, 39 and 42 and was a farewelll tour, with the first of the Ballarat tram lines closing the following day. See also item 7520 for other photographs.Yields information about the arrangements for tram tours using Lydiard St North.Black and white photograph on plain paper.trams, tramways, tours, tram 39, lydiard st north, ballarat tramway

Photograph of tram 39 in Sturt St at Dawson St. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the background is the Golden City Hotel and the Harry Davies store.Yields information about tram services in Sturt St and the building structures.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative filetrams, tramways, drummond st nth, tram 39

Photograph of tram 39 entering Bridge St, crossing Grenville St after leaving Sturt St.In the background is the Bucks Head Hotel, a Jeweller and Handbags Novelties shop. Note the Forest City signal on the pole and a letter (receiving pillar) box.Yields information about tram services in Sturt St and Grenville St and the building structures.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative filetrams, tramways, bridge st, grenville st, sturt st, signals, forest city signals, tram 39

Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices, plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up the collection. Photograph of No 39 tram returning from Lismore where it had been on display. Photograph taken in Victoria Street, Ballarat East, and shows the tram on a semi-trailer, about to back down driveway. This photo was used in the Ballarat Courier, 15/05/1976.Black and white photograph - newspaperno.39, tram, semi-trailer, lismore, ron bridger collection, as box 48a, victoria street, ballarat east, ballarat courier

Negative No. N390 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat tram No. 39 at the Victoria St. terminus. Tram has the destination of Drummond St. Nth, and has an advertisement for 60/40 dancing on Friday nights at the Civic Hall on the front panel and a SEC Electric Cooking roof advertisement. The Ballarat Orphanage building is on the right hand side of the tram. Shows the trees in Victoria St. and how the cars from Melbourne approached the tram stop. Date of photo on folder - 23/7/1961. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR44A" in red ink, "BA18" in pencil, date stamp of "23 Jul 1961" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, victoria st, ballarat orphanage, orphanage, tram 39

Magazine published at the time of the 2021 Ballarat Heritage Festival containing a photo of a youngster standing in the front of tram 39 wearing a cap and "driving" the tram, advert for Steamrail, and the calendar for the Ballarat Heritage Festival of May 2021. Includes articles on various attractions, companies, wineries, fashion, travel, and accommodation.Demonstrates a tourist promotion magazine.Magazine - 100 A4 pages, full colour, perfect bound.ballarat, btm, tram 39, ballarat tourism, tourism

Black and white photograph of Ballarat 39 at the Sebastopol terminus, 16-1-1970. Tram has an SEC roof ad at rear, and has Lydiard St. Nth destination. On Kodak paper.On rear in black biro "Ballarat No. 39 at Sebastopol 16-1-70 / Ex 42 MMTB, ex 42 PMTT'trams, tramways, ballarat, sebastopol , tram 39

Yields information about the display area at the BTM depot c1995 and the way the display was set up in the front cab..1 - Colour photograph of SEC No. 39, photographed on No. 1 road of the BTM depot as the display area. Has the destination of Mt. Pleasant. .2 - view from the front of the depot .3 - ditto .4 - interior view, No. 1 end showing labels on controls. Photographed by Warren Doubleday 20.8.1995. .2 to .4 added 15/06/2008btm, ballarat, depot, displays, tram 39

Negative No. N387 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder) of Ballarat No. 39 passing depot junction, in 1961. Tram fitted with lights and small white stripe. Small triangles in corners of front dash. Ad for 60/40 dancing at Civil hall on front of tram. Showing Victoria Street destination. Lake in background, no other vehicles. Photo by Travis Jeffrey, who advised could be Dave Kellett driving. Date of photo on folder 5/9/1960. Date of photo could be incorrect, due to fitting of lights taking place late 1960. Large print of this photo made for display 1995c. Item updated when negative added to collection - 1/6/2003. Original negative rescanned 24/5/2020 and image file updated. Paper print of original photo in folder 73.Paper folder that contained the negative had "NR40A" in red ink, "BA14" in pencil, date stamp of "5 Sep 1960" on front, and on rear date stamps "26 Sep 1962" and "6 Oct 1962".trams, tramways, ballarat, wendouree parade, tram 39

Yields information about the use of the appearance of City terminus and vehicles during the early 1970's and demonstrates night photography.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram 39 at night, at the city terminus, south side of Sturt St with the Town Hall in the background. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St west. Has the signs for Gemmola's Pharmacy and Georges Oyster bar in the background. Photo by Charles Craig possibly early 1970's. trams, tramways, sturt st, city, night photo, tram 39

Photo shows Ballarat tram 39 (Gardens via Drummond North) picking up a passenger at the Dawson St tram stop with No. 25 (Sturt St West) behind. In the back is the Town Hall, Myer, Block Arcade and a Tailors shop. Photo early 1950s as the trams have been fitted with tail lights.Yields information about trams 39 and 25 and Sturt St services.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, sturt st, tram 39, tram 25

Yields information about the appearance of SEC trams early 1960's at Sturt and Lydiard Sts and the streetscape.Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 39 entering Lydiard St North from Sturt St and No. 38 about to cross Sturt St. No. 30 has the destination of Sturt St West. Dated 21/3/1962. Printed on Agfa Gevaert paper in a postcard format. In the background are the ANZ Bank, the ES&A bank and The Baby shop in Sturt St. Photo by Lloyd Rogers.In ink "Cars 39 & 30 at Sturt St and Lydiard St corner 21/3/1962 and 4/25"trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, tram 39, tram 30

Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 39 at Sebastopol terminus. Tram has destination of "Lydiard St. Nth" and SEC Roof advertisement "Everything's under control in my all electric kitchen."trams, tramways, sebastopol, tram 39

Photograph shows Ballarat SECV tram No. 39 at the depot junction in Wendouree Parade, Easter 1964. The tram, has an SECV Electric Cooking advert and the destination of Mt Pleasant.Yields information about the Ballarat Tram operations and No. 39 in 1964.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "Ex HTT car, Ballarat outside depot, Easter 1964"tramways, ballarat, depot, wendouree parade, tram 39

Photograph shows Ballarat SECV tram No. 39 at the depot junction in Wendouree Parade, Easter 1964. The tram, has an SECV Electric Cooking advert and the destination of Mt Pleasant.Yields information about the Ballarat Tram operations and No. 39 in 1964.Black and white print with notes on the rear. Hand writing different to that of 9956.In ink on the rear "Easter 1964, bogie car 39 outside Ballarat depot waiting to relieve single truck car on Sunday afternoon round service"tramways, ballarat, depot, wendouree parade, tram 39

The two photographs show Ballarat tram No. 39 on the Sebastopol line. The first is a side on view of the tram leaving a tram stop with passengers visible. The tramhas a SECV roof advert. The second photo is taken near the first tram stop after leaving the terminus. The roadside view is very neat - no long grass. Taken by Mal Rowe on 21/12/1967.Yields information about the Sebastopol line and No. 39Digital image of two black and white photographs.tramways, tramcars, sebastopol, tram 39

Set of 3 photographs by Robert Green during 3/3/1968, showing the tramcar operations of the SECV system when the Vintage Train visited Ballarat. 1 -Tram 39 and other trams lined up in Lydiard St North for the Vintage Train visit to Ballarat 2 -Tram 41 at the other end of the line up 3 -Tram 41 ditto Yields information about the SECV Ballarat tramways operations on the day of the visit of the Vintage Train to Ballarat.35mm negative in a film strip - set of 3tramways, lydiard st nth, vintage train, tram 41, tram 39