BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph of Basil Miller standing. In uniform of Bendigo Tramways inspector. Three copiesMartin Washingtonperson, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo of Basil Miller in Inspectors hat and uniform, without jacket. Crimped edge top and bottom.person, individual, basil miller

Single page letter, using official letterhead paper, to Basil Miller from Bob, regarding the formation of a Bendigo Sub-Branch of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd.person, individual, basil miller

Black and White photograph of Basil Miller, Senior Traffic Inspector of Bendigo Tramways, in uniform. Martin Washington written in pencil, bottom right corner. Mounted in cream card.Martin Washingtonperson, individual, basil miller

Black and white photograph of Basil Miller, Senior Traffic Inspector of Bendigo Tramways, in uniform. Martin Washington written in pencil, bottom right corner. Mounted in cream card.Martin Washingtonperson, individual, basil miller

Black and white photograph of Basil Miller, Senior Traffic Inspector of Bendigo Tramways, in uniform. Martin Washington written in pencil, bottom right corner. Mounted in cream card.Martin Washingtonperson, individual, basil miller

Letter: from Michael McGowan to Basil Miller re 'blocks and timetables'Michael McGowanbasil miller, bendigo trams

Basil William Bates Miller was born in Castlemaine on 27th June, 1908, the eldest child of Ferdinand and Lavina. The family moved to Bendigo and subsequently to a house in King Street, where Basil lived for over 70 years. All the family were musical and Basil became accomplished at Piano, organ and violin. He was honorary organist at his church and many Masonic Lodges for up to 40 years. He served in the Bendigo Regiment and as a warrant Officer in the Royal Australian Engineers in World War II. In the 1920's Basil obtained employment with the Electric Supply Company of Victoria as an 'oiler boy' and later Junior Conductor. He rose through Conductor, Motorman and Inspector to retire as Senior Inspector when the State Electricity Commission of Victoria closed the Bendigo Tramways in April 1972. He was involved in Tramway Union affaird for many years and his staunch views on inductrial matters were well known. He remained active during almost 30 years of retirement and died in the Bendigo Hospitral on 14th August, 2001 at the age of 93. Black and white photograph of Basil Miller, Senior Traffic Inspector of Bendigo Tramways, in uniform, looking to the right. Martin Washington written in pencil, bottom right corner. Mounted on cream card. Basil left his tramways collection of photographs and documents to the Bendigo Historical Society. Mr. Arthur Penna, 78 emmett Street, Golden Square, was the executor of Basil's will.person, individual, basil miller

Bendigo No. 22 illuminated for 1954 Royal Visit at Depot in March 1954. Tram has been outlined with light bulbs and has royal crest on side. Copied from an original slide taken by Basil Miller.Stamped on 'K.S.KIngs etc' and in blue ink, K(e)(232), Bendigo No. 22 decorated and illuminated for Royal Visit (Depot), March 1954. Copied ex original, taken for me by Basil Miller.'tramways, trams, bendigo, depot, royal visit, tram 22

BHS CollectionA tram conductor in tramway uniform, '9' badge on hat. Mounted in brown card folder. Possibly Basil Miller but not named on portrait.Reg V. Brock, Bendigoperson, individual, basil miller

Typewritten letter to Basil Miller from the Manager of the Northern Branch of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Supply Department. Letter announcing the retirement of Mr H Watkins, Branch Tramways Superintendent after 43 years of service to the tramways. A subnote details changes to Basil Miller's roster. Letter dated: Friday 22 March 1963. Signed by 'A. C. Sandowy'.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photo of Double Decker tram with Basil Miller standing at bottom of stairs. Inscription on reverse: Stamped in green No.052J on the back of photo.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photo: 'Traffic staff Bendigo Electric Tramways, September 1910.' written in black print on bottom of photo. Basil Miller Collection.W.H. Robinsonperson, individual, basil miller

Card issued by 'The tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd'. ' Last Trammail Cover'. Reverse: short note of thanks to 'Basil Miller' from 'Bob Prentice'.person, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionYoung man wearing conductor uniform, badge number 6, pedestal in background. Mounted on brown card. Possibly Basil Miller but not named on portrait. Two photosBartlett Brothers, Bendigoperson, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo of tram displaying signage for Bendigo Tramways 75th Anniversary, From left, Basil Miller, Inspector, Conductor. Man alighting from tram on right.basil miller, bendigo trams

Black and white photograph of No. 19 ' truck car' tram. Motor man in cab, four inspectors and conductor on extreme right. Inspectors wearing double breasted jackets. Basil Miller Collection.person, individual, basil miller

Church newsletter, St Mark's, Golden Square. Two typewritten pages and hymn sheet include 3 pages. 2 complete copies. Basil Miller was organist for St Mark's Golden Square.person, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo. Tram displaying signage for 75th. Anniversary, 1890 - 1965, of Bendigo Tramways. Four men to right of tram. Two in tramways uniform. Basil Miller 2nd. From left. "5B" written on back in pencil.basil miller, bendigo tramways, 75th anniversary

Black and white photo of young man dressed in tramways uniform, with ID disk on left breast, ticket punch hanging around neck on leather strap. Possibly Basil Miller but not named on portrait.person, individual, basil miller

Black and white photo of tram showing signage for Tramways 75th anniversary, 1965. Basil Miller and another man standing to the right of the tram. '7B' written on back in pencil. There are two copies of this photo.basil miller, bendigo trams

Two(2) pages typewritten letter to Basil Miller from R. H. Prentice, Chairman of Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd, detailing the setting up of that Society. Dated 14 Aug. 1963.person, individual, basil miller

Colour photo of house on corner block. Ownership or significance is unknown. Could this have been the home of Basil Miller. Inscription on reverse side stamped vertically on right side in black FQ 2k 431:person, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionNorth Bendigo Terminus of Tramlines, tram driver and conductor visible in uniform. Basil Miller, second from left in the group on the right. Tram No 27. Written in blue ink on back 'State Electricity Commission Bendigo Victoria, Birney Safety Car No 27 at North Bendigo Terminus (AETA Tour)' written in black ink '3'' x 5'' page 80, 100%'. Stamped in purple ink, 'Mr Basil Miller from N.F Reed, Sydney, No 816/8 Date 3-10-54.person, individual, basil miller

Letter to Basil Miller from Ralla Christie requesting information about her Father Ernest Christie during the time he worked for the Bendigo Tramway, pre 1918. Reverse: written in blue ink 42 2637.person, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo postcard of 3 trams on King William St, Adelaide, SA. The Savings Bank of SA and Penfolds Wines in background. Written on back in black ink, a letter to his mother from Basil Miller.basil miller, bendigo trams

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo of 5 men, 2 in tramways uniform. Basil Miller on extreme right.Second from right is Tommy Griffiths, and second from left is ??? Dennis. (These last two names courtesy of Mrs Eileen Pascoe).person, individual, basil miller

BHS CollectionBlack and white photo of tram crossing bridge under reconstruction in Charing Cross. Two tramways employees (Basil Miller on RH side) and three workers standing on tram. Space beneath bridge visible under tram.basil miller, charing cross, bendigo creek, bendigo tramways

Sepia tone photo: Bendigo Tramways electric tram. Motor man to left and conductor to right. On street behind tram, - Bull nose verandah/house behind, small timber shed on right. Basil Miller Collectionperson, individual, basil miller

Black and white photo: Showing No. 19 truck car departing depot destined for Charing Cross. Advert along top of tram for Cohn Bros. soft drink manufacturers and Gillies Bros. Pies. Part of Basil Miller collection.person, individual, basil miller