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Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Victorian Railways - Melbourne Suburban Electrification. Its advantages and Economies. When it will be Completed
... Victorian Railways - Melbourne Suburban Electrification. Its advantages and Economies. When it will be Completed...Document contains headings named - Lines Already Electrified, When the scheme will be completed, What the Melbourne Suburban Electification is, Advantaged of Electrification, How the scheme benefits local industry, Postponement of duplifications and other additional facilities, Probable future developments of electrification, Electrification is a financial success. ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Document contains headings named - Lines Already Electrified, When the scheme will be completed, What the Melbourne Suburban Electification is, Advantaged of Electrification, How the scheme benefits local industry, Postponement of duplifications and other additional facilities, Probable future developments of electrification, Electrification is a financial success. ...Buff coloured multi-fold brochure consisting of 10 pagesDocument contains headings named - Lines Already Electrified, When the scheme will be completed, What the Melbourne Suburban Electification is, Advantaged of Electrification, How the scheme benefits local industry, Postponement of duplifications and other additional facilities, Probable future developments of electrification, Electrification is a financial success. Information presented by the Victorian Railways Commissioners, 11th May, 1921. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Report, "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", 1930
... "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways"...... Electrification...Typed on a sheet of foolscap paper, titled "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", prepared by Mr C W Young Assistant Manager and S M Richardson Assistant Accountant, late 1929 or 1930. ..."Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways" Document Report ...Typed on a sheet of foolscap paper, titled "Estimated cost of Electrification of Port Melbourne Cable Tramways", prepared by Mr C W Young Assistant Manager and S M Richardson Assistant Accountant, late 1929 or 1930. Has references to 30/6/1929 costs, includes costs for track, substation, depot (would operate from Hanna St), 10 additional trams, standing charges, costs and traffic receipts. Report showed a loss of some 2500 pounds.trams, tramways, port melbourne, conversion, costs, cable trams, electrification -
Melbourne Tram MuseumLetter, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposed Electrification of Collins St - cable Tramway", 12/1927
... "Proposed Electrification of Collins St - cable Tramway"......Electrification...Provides information in the form of a letter to Parliamentary members about the reasons why the electrification of Collins St should proceed from the MMTB viewpoint, though it was not part of the 1923 General Scheme. ..."Proposed Electrification of Collins St - cable Tramway" Letter Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) ...Provides information in the form of a letter to Parliamentary members about the reasons why the electrification of Collins St should proceed from the MMTB viewpoint, though it was not part of the 1923 General Scheme. The City of Melbourne initially wanted a conduit system, main issue was overhead wires, looks at other possibilities. Has a statement to the Press regarding the Board's decision to convert Collins St - options, Bourke St, Flinders St, traffic issues, and passenger / business development along Collins St. There was a lot of opposition to the proposal from the Doctors in the street.Yields information about the replacement of the Collins St cable tramways with electric trams and the reasons why.Set of six duplicated foolscap sheets secured by a foldable brass clip in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, parliament, mr strangward, collins st, cable trams, tram replacement, electrification -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s and Digital Image, Before Electrification", 1903
... Before Electrification"...... Electrification...Titled in handwriting - "BEFORE ELECTRIFICATION / JULY 5TH" - copy photograph of a photo held by the Ballarat Historical Society? ...Grenville St. Electrification See image i3 for details of Wal's notes on back of photo. ...Photo of the Ballaarat Tramway Company horse trams massed for a group photograph at the lower part of Sturt St., with trams between Lydiard St. and Grenville St. 18 horse trams lined up - with crews and horses. Titled in handwriting - "BEFORE ELECTRIFICATION / JULY 5TH" - copy photograph of a photo held by the Ballarat Historical Society? See Reg Item 2491 for a copy of a newspaper print of this photo and see also Reg Item 2516 for HP James notes on this photograph. 804.1 - print ex Gold Museum - original base. 804.2 -copy print from a original photograph made by Wal Jack - from the Wal Jack Album, Reg item 5100. Refer also to Reg Item 5102, as it appears photograph taken on same day. Image 800i1c - cleaned up and redone by Roger Greenwood - received 9/7/15. See item 9656 for a photo of a line up in Wendouree Parade, probably taken at the same time.Demonstrates a photo used to advise the Liverpool Office of the British Insulated Wire Company who had purchased the horse tramway prior to electrification.Black and white Photograph - various prints.See image i3 for details of Wal's notes on back of photo.trams, tramways, horse trams, sturt st., grenville st., electrification -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - St. Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project
... Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project completed the long waited extension of the electric train services to Sydenham (Now Watergardens). ...Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project...Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project Bulletin 2 May 2001...Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project Document St. Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project ...The St. Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project completed the long waited extension of the electric train services to Sydenham (Now Watergardens). The electric line has since been extended to SunburySt. Albans to Sydenham Rail Electrification Project Bulletin 2 May 2001railway -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine, Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS), "ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways", 1974
... "ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways"...Magazine - 24 pages, printed on off white paper, centre stapled titled "ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", containing an article "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways" by R. F. Wylie. ..."ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways" Magazine Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) ...Magazine - 24 pages, printed on off white paper, centre stapled titled "ARHS Bulletin No. 441, July 1974", containing an article "The Cable Trams of Sydney and the Experiments leading to final electrification of the tramways" by R. F. Wylie. Looks at the both the North Sydney and Kings St cable lines, from which the body of ESCo tram operated on, the winding houses, route maps, depots. trams, tramways, arhs, sydney, cable trams, north sydney, king st -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Leaving Surrey Hills - the rear of first electric surburban train to Belgrave, 1962, 18/02/1962
... This was a special run for rail enthusiasts and marked the official opening of the first train from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave after the line from Upper Ferntree Gully was converted to broad gauge and electrified....Signage on the rear indicates that the train was a special excursion marking the electrification of the rail from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave....A sign at the rear of the train states: "First train / Sunday February 18 / Special Excursion / Ferntree Gully Belgrave / Electrification"...Signage on the rear indicates that the train was a special excursion marking the electrification of the rail from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave. ...This was a special run for rail enthusiasts and marked the official opening of the first train from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave after the line from Upper Ferntree Gully was converted to broad gauge and electrified.A black and white photograph of the rear of a train with passengers alighting at Surrey Hills station. Signage on the rear indicates that the train was a special excursion marking the electrification of the rail from Ferntree Gully to Belgrave.A sign at the rear of the train states: "First train / Sunday February 18 / Special Excursion / Ferntree Gully Belgrave / Electrification"surrey hills, transport, trains, railways, rail electrification, special rail excursions, official opening -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Argus, line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification, 18/11/1939 12:00:00 AM
... line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification....Newspaper clipping from "The Argus Weekend Magazine 18/11/1939, page 14 of the line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification. See also Reg. Item 800 which says "Photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Company horse trams massed for a group photograph at the lower part of Sturt St., with trams between Lydiard St. and Grenville St. 18 horse trams lined up - with crews and horses. " See also Reg Item 2516 for HP James notes on this photograph. ...High quality images of this photo on btm2489p image listing and at btm800i1c 2491.1 - Digital image of negative from the Wal Jack Collection added 21/4/2019 as image 2491i2 See David Frost Letter of May 2003 providing a photocopy and source of the clipping. line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification. Newspaper The Argus ...Newspaper clipping from "The Argus Weekend Magazine 18/11/1939, page 14 of the line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification. See also Reg. Item 800 which says "Photograph of the Ballaarat Tramway Company horse trams massed for a group photograph at the lower part of Sturt St., with trams between Lydiard St. and Grenville St. 18 horse trams lined up - with crews and horses. " See also Reg Item 2516 for HP James notes on this photograph. Has on the lower edge of the photograph, name of supplier of photograph "Mrs. S. J. Neal, Penshurst Road Hamilton" who was paid a fee of 10/6 for the photograph. Information on source of clipping provided by David Frost May 2003 - See sheet and letter with the worksheet for Reg Item 2516. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2489i3 shows position on page relative to items 2489, 90 and 92. High quality images of this photo on btm2489p image listing and at btm800i1c 2491.1 - Digital image of negative from the Wal Jack Collection added 21/4/2019 as image 2491i2 See David Frost Letter of May 2003 providing a photocopy and source of the clipping.ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, argus, grenville st -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper - Photocopy - Swanston St tramway electrificiation - 70 years, The Age, 19-4-1995
... ...Electrification...Provides a lead up to the celebration of the 70 years since Electrification of the Swanston St line which featured a parade of 25 trams. ...Photocopy; a photograph for the 70th Anniversary of the Swanston St tramway Electrification. From The Age newspaper....Provides advance publicity of a tramway historical event. trams tramways 70th Anniversary Electrification T 180 celebrations Swanston St Photocopy; a photograph for the 70th Anniversary of the Swanston St tramway Electrification. ...Provides a lead up to the celebration of the 70 years since Electrification of the Swanston St line which featured a parade of 25 trams. Includes photograph of two tramway workers on T class 180 with other trams behind. Photographed at South Melbourne Depot.Provides advance publicity of a tramway historical event.Photocopy; a photograph for the 70th Anniversary of the Swanston St tramway Electrification. From The Age newspaper.trams, tramways, 70th anniversary, electrification, t 180, celebrations, swanston st -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Urban Rail Electrification Steering Committee, Northern suburbs transit system, Perth-Joondalup railway : progress summary, 1991
... Urban Rail Electrification Steering Committee...Booklet Urban Rail Electrification Steering Committee Government of Western Australia ...Progress report on the construction of the Northern suburbs transit system in PerthIll, maps, p.28.non-fictionProgress report on the construction of the Northern suburbs transit system in Perthurban transport - perth, suburban railways - perth -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, H.P. James, line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification, 1939
... line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification....See worksheet file for newspaper source and letters to & from David Frost re this. line up of horse trams at Grenville St. just prior to electrification. Newspaper H.P. James ...Two Newspaper clippings or Illustrations contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 81 showing two ESCo trams (one Californian combination and the other a Sebastopol tram) in Sturt St near Grenville St, with the original tramway shelter in the background and the other the mass photo of horse trams (See Reg. Item 2491) and hand written notes about the two photographs by H.P James. James notes the circumstances of the 2nd photo - taken to show the Directors of ESCo in Liverpool Ballarat and their tramway assets. The Second photo James says was taken c1923 (just) - prior to the removal of the shelter. Also provides notes on the colours of the tram route indicators and times of services. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2516i1 shows the position on page relative to the two cuttings and 2516i2 a detail view of the first photo. See worksheet file for newspaper source and letters to & from David Frost re this.Written notes in ink.esco, horse trams, timetables, route indicators -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Churchman, Geoffrey B, Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand, 1995
... Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand...Electric trains - Australia- history Electric trains - New Zealand - history A history of some of the electric locomotives, electric multiple units and trams in Australia and New Zealand. ill, maps, p.160. Railway Electrification in Australia and New Zealand Book Churchman, Geoffrey B. ...A history of some of the electric locomotives, electric multiple units and trams in Australia and New Zealand.ill, maps, p.160.non-fictionA history of some of the electric locomotives, electric multiple units and trams in Australia and New Zealand.electric trains - australia- history, electric trains - new zealand - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Potts, Don, Golden Jubilee Australian (Victoria) Electrification, 1969
... Golden Jubilee Australian (Victoria) Electrification...Railroad construction - Victoria - history railroad electrification - Victoria - history A brief history of the electrification of the railways in Metropolitan Melbourne to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of the opening of the first electrification from Sandringham to Essendon. ill, maps, p.15. ...A brief history of the electrification of the railways in Metropolitan Melbourne to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of the opening of the first electrification from Sandringham to Essendon.ill, maps, p.15.non-fictionA brief history of the electrification of the railways in Metropolitan Melbourne to celebrate the Golden Jubilee (50 years) of the opening of the first electrification from Sandringham to Essendon.railroad construction - victoria - history, railroad electrification - victoria - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Queensland Government Railways, Project - Electrification QR, 1977
... Project - Electrification QR...Project - Electrification QR Book Queensland Government Railways ...A promotional brochure for the electrification of the Brisbane suburban system in Queensland.ill, maps, p.28.non-fictionA promotional brochure for the electrification of the Brisbane suburban system in Queensland.electric trains - brisbane - history, railroad construction - queensland - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, The Institute of Railway Engineers, Australia, Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways, 1927
... Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways...Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways Book The Institute of Railway Engineers, Australia ...A history of the genesis of the electrification of the Sydney suburban system in New South Wales.index, ill, p.382.non-fictionA history of the genesis of the electrification of the Sydney suburban system in New South Wales.railway rollingstock - new south wales, electric trains - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division, Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways - reprint, 1987
... Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways - reprint...Electrification of Sydney and Suburban Railways - reprint Book Australian Railway Historical Society NSW Division ...An updated history of the genesis of the electrification of the Sydney suburban system in New South Wales.index, ill, p.382.non-fictionAn updated history of the genesis of the electrification of the Sydney suburban system in New South Wales.railway rollingstock - new south wales, electric trains - new south wales - history -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, EP Grove, Railway electrification: The Melbourne suburban system, 1919
... Railway electrification: The Melbourne suburban system...Suburban railways - Melbourne Electric railroads - Victoria - Melbourne Detailed technical design and description of the Melbourne electrification project Ill, maps, p.48. Railway electrification: The Melbourne suburban system Book EP Grove Commonwealth Engineer ...Detailed technical design and description of the Melbourne electrification projectIll, maps, p.48.non-fictionDetailed technical design and description of the Melbourne electrification projectsuburban railways - melbourne, electric railroads - victoria - melbourne -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Flyer - Golden Square Estate, Bentleigh, 1923
... Land sales in the Municipality of Moorabbin increased when the train line from the City to Frankston was electrified....The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations....Graham, Stott & Burke - 25 business sites and 112 home sites The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. ...Land sales in the Municipality of Moorabbin increased when the train line from the City to Frankston was electrified.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinThe train line from the city to Frankston was electrified which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Golden Square Estate, Bentleigh - J. D. Graham, Stott & Burke - 25 business sites and 112 home sitescentre road, brewers road, jasper road, robert street, mitchell street, daley street, bendigo avenue, auction, real estate, moorabbin, bentleigh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Flyer - Patterson Station Estate, 1927
... The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations....The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations....The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. ...The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinThe train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Patterson Station Estate, Bentleigh - 51 home sites - Auction Saturday 26 May 1927 - H. C. Costello & Co.patterson road, purton avenue (now bendigo street), brewer road, real estate, bentleigh, patterson, auction -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Flyer - St Elmo Estate, McKinnon / Ormond, 1927
... The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations....The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations....Villa "St Elmo" and Modern Brick Villa The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations. ...The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinThe train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.St Elmo Estate, McKinnon Auction 19 February 1927 20 Villa Home Sites Superior W.B. Villa "St Elmo" and Modern Brick Villamurray road, hawthorn grove, ormond, mckinnon, real estate, auction -
Puffing Billy RailwayRailway Sign - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification
... Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign This ‘star’ sign signified that beyond this object there was no further powered overhead to operate on the Melbourne suburban rail network....Railway Sign - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign metal star shaped enamel sign with Black dot in centre...Historic - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign puffing billy victorian railways terminal stop board end of electrification sign Black Dot Railway Sign - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign metal star shaped enamel sign with Black dot in centre Railway Sign - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification Victorian Railways - Newport Workshop ...Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign This ‘star’ sign signified that beyond this object there was no further powered overhead to operate on the Melbourne suburban rail network.Historic - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification signRailway Sign - Victorian Railways - Terminal stop Board - End of electrification sign metal star shaped enamel sign with Black dot in centreBlack Dotpuffing billy, victorian railways, terminal stop board, end of electrification sign -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Rosa McCall, November 2012
... ...Electrification...The photograph was taken when the electrification of the railway line was completed to Sunbury in 2012 and the Metro train services commenced running in November....The extension of the electrified Metro service provided the town with more frequent services. ...The photograph was taken when the electrification of the railway line was completed to Sunbury in 2012 and the Metro train services commenced running in November.For 153 years Sunbury had relied on a regional train service to Melbourne. The extension of the electrified Metro service provided the town with more frequent services.A coloured scanned photograph of a stationary electric train at a railway station. metro trains, electrification, railways, sunbury -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, Rosa McCall, November 2012
... ...Electrification...The electrified rail service was extended from Watergardens to Sunbury in 2012. ...The electrified rail service was extended from Watergardens to Sunbury in 2012. ...The electrified rail service was extended from Watergardens to Sunbury in 2012. To accommodate the electric trains adjustments were carried out at Sunbury Station. The photograph, looking towards the south, was taken when all the works were completed. A coloured photograph of a railway station showing the two platforms and the extent of the rail tracks as well as the newly installed overhear wires. sunbury railway station, electrification, metro trains, railway stations -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedArchive - Melbourne Suburban Electrification St. Albans Line
... Melbourne Suburban Electrification St. Albans Line...Albans Line Archive Melbourne Suburban Electrification St. Albans Line ...Melbourne Suburban Electrification St. Albans Linerailways -
Melbourne Tram MuseumDocument - Interim Report - MMTB - Upon the General Scheme for the future development of Tramways in Melbourne and Suburbs, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1922
... ...Electrification...In the conclusion, the MMTB asserted that all schemes other than overhead electrification are not optimal to serving the city, and remained committed to use overhead wires....In the conclusion, the MMTB asserted that all schemes other than overhead electrification are not optimal to serving the city, and remained committed to use overhead wires. ...An interim report by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB) concerning the replacement of cable tramways in Melbourne, whose capacity was predicted to be incapable of coping with future demand. In light of some opposition to electrification via overhead wires, several schemes were outlined, including a conduit system, surface contact system, battery cars, petrol cars, petrol-electric cards, motor buses, and trolleybuses. In the conclusion, the MMTB asserted that all schemes other than overhead electrification are not optimal to serving the city, and remained committed to use overhead wires.A document that clearly shows the commitment of the now-superceded public transport agency (MMTB) to electrify the Melbourne tram network.Interim Report - MMTB - Upon the General Scheme for the future development of Tramways in Melbourne and Suburbspublic transport, mmtb, tramways, electrification, electricity -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, National Tramway Museum Librarian - Rosemary Thacker, "Ballarat Electric Tramway", May. 1997
... ... Electrification...A4 size copy of p256 of Oct. 6 1905 issue of the Light Railway and Tram Journal, describing opening and details of electrification of Ballarat Tramways in 1905 - details of power supply, trams and personnel. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Ballarat ESCo Opening Electrification A4 size copy of p256 of Oct. 6 1905 issue of the Light Railway and Tram Journal, describing opening and details of electrification of Ballarat Tramways in 1905 - details of power supply, trams and personnel. ...A4 size copy of p256 of Oct. 6 1905 issue of the Light Railway and Tram Journal, describing opening and details of electrification of Ballarat Tramways in 1905 - details of power supply, trams and personnel. Also mentions ESCo's owners, the British Insulated Wire Co. Hi res scan of copy and letter added 26-5-2016.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, opening, electrification -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station, c. 1922-23
... Black & white photo of Electrification of the line at Blackburn 1922-23....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Used by the donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history' blackburn railway station Black & white photo of Electrification of the line at Blackburn 1922-23. ...Used by the donor in 'Blackburn - a picturesque history'Black & white photo of Electrification of the line at Blackburn 1922-23.blackburn railway station -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNewspaper, The Herald, "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", 29/11/1963 12:00:00 AM
... ... Electrification...Newspaper clipping from The Argus, Thursday 18/1/1945, titled "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", about the MMTB plans for conversion of the Bourke St route and costs. ...Melbourne Tram Museum 8 Wallen Road Hawthorn melbourne Trams tramways Bourke St Conversion Electrification World War 2 Newspaper clipping from The Argus, Thursday 18/1/1945, titled "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", about the MMTB plans for conversion of the Bourke St route and costs. ...Newspaper clipping from The Argus, Thursday 18/1/1945, titled "Electrifying Bourke St tram route", about the MMTB plans for conversion of the Bourke St route and costs. Approved by the National Works Council, but the Deputy Premier Hollway said it had not be considered by cabinet. Gives project costs and scope of works.. On the other side of the cutting - front page - are reports of the WW2 in Europe and the advance of the Allies forces.trams, tramways, bourke st, conversion, electrification, world war 2 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Council to Seek aim of Proposed Transport Probe", 6/04/1949 12:00:00 AM
... ... Electrification...Alongside the item is a report on the possibly electrification the Ballarat, Bendigo, North East lines and Geelong. ...Alongside the item is a report on the possibly electrification the Ballarat, Bendigo, North East lines and Geelong. ...Yields information about the City of Ballarat's concerns of the purpose of a 1949 Transport report proposed by Vic Govt.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, 6-4-1949, titled "Council to Seek aim of Proposed Transport Probe", about the Ballarat Council determining to write to the Minister of Transport seeking the purposes for the proposed report to be done by Mr H. H. Bell Junior on transport problems in Ballarat. Quotes very Councillors who took part in the debate. Alongside the item is a report on the possibly electrification the Ballarat, Bendigo, North East lines and Geelong. Quotes Minister of Transport Mr Kent Hughes. On rear is advertisement for Army Disposals. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.ballarat, transport minister, reports, electrification -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - St Kilda Road, prior to electrification - set of 2, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, c1925
... ...electrification...The photo shows two views prior to the electrification of the cable tram lines in St Kilda Road, probably to show the pre-work condition of the roadways. 1 - St. ...Photograph St Kilda Road, prior to electrification - set of 2 Sutcliffe Pty Ltd ...The photo shows two views prior to the electrification of the cable tram lines in St Kilda Road, probably to show the pre-work condition of the roadways. 1 - St. Kilda Road Winter time - Photo shows some of the Poplars and Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix Canariensis) on the left and the Dutch elm trees on the right. There is a “Hails Cars Here” sign on the pole. The palms and poplar trees were removed in the 1940s due to the palms drawing up too much water, affecting the plane leaf trees, and the poplars dropping branches. 2 - Photo looking down St.Kilda Road with at least one or two cable trams partially in view. Note the original Oriental Plane leaf trees (Platanus Orientalis), which were replaced by mainly London Plane Leaf trees (Platanus Acerifolia) in the mid-1920s due to disease caused by Gloesporium Nervisequum.Yields information about the appearance of St Kilda Road prior to conversion to electric trams.Black and white image with photographer's stamp on the rear. Second print has notes on the rear.Has the stamp of Sutcliffe Pty Ltd Cromwell buildings on the rear. 2nd print - 4) Tramway poles erected, palms removed, Melb side looking sth along motor track"tramways, st kilda rd, cable converion, electrification
