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Ballarat Tramway MuseumMap - "Geelong tramways", Ken McCarthy, 1981
... "Geelong tramways"..."Geelong tramways"...tramways...Geelong...Produced for Ken's article on Geelong Tramways in the April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire, published by the Sydney Tram Museum...."Geelong tramways" Map "Geelong tramways" Ken McCarthy South Pacific Electric Railway ...Map titled "Geelong tramways" prepared by Ken McCarthy Feb. 1981 showing the Geelong tram system with major street names, with a service frequency chart for weekdays in 1951 and 7 small maps showing the various stages of system development from 1912 to 1940. Has an insert for the depot layout. Produced for Ken's article on Geelong Tramways in the April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire, published by the Sydney Tram Museum.Yields information about the Geelong tram system and has a close association with Ken McCarthy.A4 printed sheet - from the April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire magazine.tramways, geelong, map, trolley wire -
Melbourne Tram MuseumFilm - DVD - Audio-Visual, Efftech, "The Geelong Tramways", 2008
... "The Geelong Tramways"......Geelong tramways...The DVD tells the story of the Geelong Tramways 1912 to 1956 when operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co or the State Electricity Commission of Vic. ...DVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "DVD - "The Geelong Tramways" with photos of Geelong on the front and rear cover. ...Produced by Efftech in 2008. "The Geelong Tramways" Film DVD - Audio-Visual Efftech ...The DVD tells the story of the Geelong Tramways 1912 to 1956 when operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co or the State Electricity Commission of Vic. Produced and narrated by Roger Greenwood of Efftech Pty Ltd.Yields information about the two tramways operated in Geelong by MESCo and the SEC.DVD compact diskette in a black plastic box with covers, titled "DVD - "The Geelong Tramways" with photos of Geelong on the front and rear cover. Produced by Efftech in 2008.films, tramways, trams, efftech, roger greenwood, geelong tramways, geelong, mesco, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramways Pole Raising
... Geelong Tramways Pole Raising...Geelong tramways infrastructure...Geelong Tramways workers manually raising a pole. ...Location and date unknown. Geelong tramways infrastructure Raising a powerpole manually. ...Geelong Tramways workers manually raising a pole. Location and date unknown. Black and white print on paper.No. 2 in a circle written in pen on the reverse. 15-11 and GRS710/15/1/11 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways infrastructure, raising a powerpole manually. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Manuscript, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Geelong Tramways Early History", 1960s
... "Geelong Tramways Early History"...... tramways... Geelong...Four sets - original and three copies - foolscap typed documents, five pages each, titled "Geelong Tramways Early History". ...Four sets - original and three copies - foolscap typed documents, five pages each, titled "Geelong Tramways Early History". "Geelong Tramways Early History" Document Manuscript State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Consists of formation history, track and route dates, operator, SEC takeover and route lengths. Three pages of statistics - Income, Expenditure and loss 1935 to 1936, - includes car miles., operational statistics, expenditure breakdown of the SEC era. The last three years of operational statistics have been filled in by hand. Probably prepared late 1960's by Les Denmead (assumption here - See Reg item 3289 and 3483 for Bendigo version)Yields historical notes and statistics on the Geelong Tramway system - the statistical information being the most important. Shows the financial situation of the Geelong system was never satisfactory.Four sets - original and three copies - foolscap typed documents, five pages each, titled "Geelong Tramways Early History". 'BTPS 402" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, sec, mesco, history, statistics -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Geelong Tramways - Schedule of Fares and route map, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 9/1924
... Geelong Tramways - Schedule of Fares and route map...Geelong...tramways...Sign reset by donor from an original details the routes and sections, fares and luggage charges for Geelong Electric Tramways operated by MESCo dated September 1924. ...Sign Geelong Tramways - Schedule of Fares and route map State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Sign reset by donor from an original details the routes and sections, fares and luggage charges for Geelong Electric Tramways operated by MESCo dated September 1924. Published prior to the extensions to Eastern Park, Belmont, Chilwell and North. Yields information about the fares and charges and routes operated by MESCo in 1924.Sheet of paper - copy reset from original sign along with composite parts.geelong, tramways, fares, sections, mesco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Ticket, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Geelong Tramways tickets - 1d to 1 1/2d, c19??
... Geelong Tramways tickets - 1d to 1 1/2d.......Geelong tramways...Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The daily tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 1d to 1 1/2d. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields ticket Demonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways. tickets tramways ESCo Ballarat Tramways Geelong tramways Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. ...ticketDemonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The daily tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 1d to 1 1/2d. The penny tickets cover sections 1 - 4 on the LH side, and "Wharf or Rail" to 3 on the RHS. The tickets are used, discolored, and have all been torn from the stubb. Each ticket bears an individual number. the 1 1/2d ticket shows a range of terminus destinations.tickets, tramways, esco, ballarat tramways, geelong tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - GEELONG TRAMWAYS
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - GEELONG TRAMWAYS...Re: Control of Geelong tramways and subsequent take over by Electricity Commission....Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - GEELONG TRAMWAYS ...Newspaper clipping - Geelong Advertiser, June 7 1929. Re: Control of Geelong tramways and subsequent take over by Electricity Commission.person, individual, basil miller -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, John M Moore, "Investigator" - Geelong Historical Society - Geelong Tramways, 1983
... "Investigator" - Geelong Historical Society - Geelong Tramways...Report on the closure of the Geelong Tramway System in March 1956, including the presentation of conductor's bells from tram 23 to Cr Camereon and the Mayor of Geelong Cr Fidge. ...Two copies of the Geelong Historical Society journal "investigator" Nos. 54 and 71 - printed A5 centre stapled and one A4 copy of issue 72 article on Geelong tramways...."Investigator" - Geelong Historical Society - Geelong Tramways Document John M Moore Geelong Historical Society ...1 - Investigator Journal of the Geelong Historical Society - issue 54 - March 1979 with an article on Geelong Street names 2 - ditto - issue 71 - with a detailed article on the formation history of Geelong Trams by John M Moore including photos. Establishment of MESCo, J J Jobbins, construction, tracks, buses, practical jokes, map, trams and decorated cars. Also has an article about Geelong Stret names 3 - Scan of issue 72 - Continued from item 2 - route descriptions, 1930s improvement, WW2, tram cars, staff changes, with photos. Report on the closure of the Geelong Tramway System in March 1956, including the presentation of conductor's bells from tram 23 to Cr Camereon and the Mayor of Geelong Cr Fidge. Gives notes on the replacement bus services, events of the last trams and those involved on the day such as Driver Stanley Parker and Conductor Eric Sweetten. See item 9117 for a bell presented to Depot Foremen S Irwin.Yields information about the history of Geelong tramways and its operations.Two copies of the Geelong Historical Society journal "investigator" Nos. 54 and 71 - printed A5 centre stapled and one A4 copy of issue 72 article on Geelong tramways.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, geelong, tramcars, secv, closure, mesco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumArchive (collection), Warrington Cameron, Correspondence and notes re Geelong tramways, 1982 to 2010
... Correspondence and notes re Geelong tramways...Loose documents contained within a manila file folder marked "Geelong Tramways"...SECV tramcars Paintwork logos maps accidents correspondence Loose documents contained within a manila file folder marked "Geelong Tramways" Correspondence and notes re Geelong tramways Archive Warrington Cameron ...SECV Tramways - GeelongProvides information about the research work and letters about the history of Geelong tramways and in particular trams 2 and 28.In order as received from correspondents and research undertake by the donor.Plain manila file marked Geelong Trams • SEC advert for sale of 21 tram bodies • Copy of list of disposals from Geelong • 1930 advert for sale of MMTB tramcars • Sewer plan showing Pakington/Aberdeen St track work with Newtown-West link • Track map of Geelong • Track plan – Pakington and Aphrasia streets • Notes on derailment of Geelong 25 – 1950 and 1951 at the same location with photo ex the Geelong advertiser • Letter from Dave O’Neil, re above - 6-2-2004 and other correspondents to 1991 • Letters from Dave O’Neil dated 6/2/2004 and others re trams • Letters from Bob Lilburn 1982 to 2012 • Letter to Keith Kings dated 8/2/1995 • Note on the application of transfers by G Jordan • Geelong Electric Tramways logos probably used in 1931-3 between MESCo and SEC logos • Correspondence between Warrington and Howard Clark of the Sydney tramway museum re Brussel trucks - 2003 • Correspondence re painting of the tramcar with T Searle – Geelong SEC painter • Copy of the AETA Geelong, Point Ormond and Footscray rolls. secv, tramcars, paintwork, logos, maps, accidents, correspondencesecv, tramcars, paintwork, logos, maps, accidents, correspondence -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Ticket, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Geelong Tramways tickets with a value of 3 pence, c19??
... Geelong Tramways tickets with a value of 3 pence....Geelong Tramways tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 3 pence. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields ticket Demonstrates a range of 3 pence tickets used by Geelong Tramways. tickets tramways ESCo MESCo Geelong Tramways tickets. ...ticketDemonstrates a range of 3 pence tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Geelong Tramways tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 3 pence. tickets, tramways, esco, mesco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), :Geelong Tramways - Overhead Electrical Fittings Etc", late 1940;s
... :Geelong Tramways - Overhead Electrical Fittings Etc"...List - 3 typed quarto sheets titled :Geelong Tramways - Overhead Electrical Fittings Etc", providing a list of Geelong tramways overhead equipment details - Drawing number, title and date. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields SECV Drawings Overhead Geelong List - 3 typed quarto sheets titled :Geelong Tramways - Overhead Electrical Fittings Etc", providing a list of Geelong tramways overhead equipment details - Drawing number, title and date. ...List - 3 typed quarto sheets titled :Geelong Tramways - Overhead Electrical Fittings Etc", providing a list of Geelong tramways overhead equipment details - Drawing number, title and date. Provides details of overhead construction at various locations. Drawings dated up to 1946.secv, drawings, overhead, geelong -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Electricity Supply Department - Geelong Tramways Review 1953", 1953
... "Electricity Supply Department - Geelong Tramways Review 1953"...... tramways... Geelong...Sixteen page carbon copy foolscap document titled "Electricity Supply Department - Geelong Tramways Review 1953". Headings are: Early History, Creation of the SEC, Acquirement by the SEC, Agreements with Municipalities, SEC Act, Municipal By-Laws (Buses), proposed extension of the tramway routes, physical characteristics and changes at Geelong, Outlook of SEC as to tramways, Attempts to define transport future, review by the Geelong Tramway Operation by the SEC, tramcars, fares, staff and employees, trams used in normal traffic, daily mileage, average speed of services, service summary, passenger density, present outlook, prospective cost to be faced if existing system is continued, Possible improvements to the present system, extensions to the present tramway system, conclusions. ...Trams tramways Geelong SEC MESCo History 'BTPS 403" in top right hand corner. ...Demonstrates a document prepared by the SEC promoting the closure of the Geelong system. Yields historical notes and statistics on the Geelong Tramway system - very detailed information about tram use, services, staffing and routes and the costs of continuing the system in use.Sixteen page carbon copy foolscap document titled "Electricity Supply Department - Geelong Tramways Review 1953". Headings are: Early History, Creation of the SEC, Acquirement by the SEC, Agreements with Municipalities, SEC Act, Municipal By-Laws (Buses), proposed extension of the tramway routes, physical characteristics and changes at Geelong, Outlook of SEC as to tramways, Attempts to define transport future, review by the Geelong Tramway Operation by the SEC, tramcars, fares, staff and employees, trams used in normal traffic, daily mileage, average speed of services, service summary, passenger density, present outlook, prospective cost to be faced if existing system is continued, Possible improvements to the present system, extensions to the present tramway system, conclusions. Probably prepared as one of the reports to be considered by Government in its decision to close the Geelong system in 1956. Parts of text have been used in Reg Item 3478 - Geelong history and statistics. Very good reference document.'BTPS 403" in top right hand corner.trams, tramways, geelong, sec, mesco, history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, Mal Rowe, "The Tramways of Geelong", 25-2-2023
... "The Tramways of Geelong" ...Geelong...Tramways...Gives an overview of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars. ...Pdf file of a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Tramways of Geelong" ...Gives an overview of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars. Yields information about Geelong tramways Geelong Tramways history tram 2 Mal Rowe Pdf file of a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Tramways of Geelong" "The Tramways of Geelong" Document Mal Rowe ...Item authored by Mal Rowe for the Geelong 2 tram day at the Ballarat Tramway Museum 25 and 26 March 2023. Gives an overview of the history of the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars. Yields information about Geelong tramwaysPdf file of a PowerPoint presentation titled "The Tramways of Geelong" geelong, tramways, history, tram 2, mal rowe -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramways MESCo bus No. 2
... Geelong Tramways MESCo bus No. 2...Geelong Tramways...Black and white print on paper. Photograph Geelong Tramways MESCo bus No. 2 Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Rear of MESCo's bus No. 2, built for their East Geelong route between the East terminus at Boundary Road and the railway station or Moorabol St. wharf. Note the twin rear tyres. Looks new, 1912.Black and white print on paper.No. 1 inside a circle written on the reverse in pen. 14-2 and GRS710/14/1/2 written n the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways, mesco bus no. 2 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramways Motor Roller
... Geelong Tramways Motor Roller...Geelong Tramways Motor Roller...Black and white print on paper Photograph Geelong Tramways Motor Roller Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Motor roller at the corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St.,, Geelong. Emblazoned in its side is "Pioneer" Patent Motor Roller, made by Barford and Perkins Ltd, Peterborough, England. Date is likely to be 1920, with reconstruction of the power house taking place in the background.Black and white print on paperSpare written on the reverse in pen. 20-5 and GSR710/20/1/5 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways motor roller, motor roller, pioneer patent motor roller, barford and perkins ltd -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramways Fire fighting trailers
... Geelong Tramways Fire fighting trailers.......Geelong Tramways...Fire fighting Trailers Geelong Tramways MESCo GSR710/20/1/11 and 20-11 written on the reverse in pencil. ...Fire fighting trailers belonging to the MESCo. Location and date unknown.Black and white print on paper.GSR710/20/1/11 and 20-11 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 2 in a circle written in pen on the reverse.fire fighting trailers, geelong tramways, mesco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Geelong Tramways, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Alterations to Fares and Sections", 7/1951
... Geelong Tramways...Geelong...tramways...Geelong trams. Notes the weekly and transfers have been discontinued. Gives fares and section locations for each route. Details the tramway..."Alterations to Fares and Sections" Sign Geelong Tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV) ...Sign reset by donor from an original details the "Alterations to Fares and Sections" by the SECV on 1/7/1951 for Geelong trams. Notes the weekly and transfers have been discontinued. Gives fares and section locations for each route. Details the tramway centre is at the intersection of Ryrie and Moorabool Sts.Yields information about the 1951 revision of fares and sections for Geelong trams.Sheet of paper - copy reset from original sign.geelong, tramways, fares, sections -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History", late 1950s
... "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History"...tramways...geelong...Document titled "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History" - by an unknown author, though the map is similar to the one provided in item 9810, in a paper published by the Geelong Historical Society, Investigator magazine, written by John Moore. ..."The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History" Document ...Document titled "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History" - by an unknown author, though the map is similar to the one provided in item 9810, in a paper published by the Geelong Historical Society, Investigator magazine, written by John Moore. The article or document looks at the early development of Geelong trams, the start of services, services and operations during the twenties, and thirties, and closure. Notes the appeal by the Barwon Apex Club for the display of a bogie tram. Has a diagrammatic map of the Geelong system on the last page.Yields information about Geelong tramway history and fund raising for the preservation of a bogie tram.Document - 7 quarto pages, stapled in the top left hand corner.tramways, geelong, maps, history, apex club -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Geelong Tramways 2d strip ticket - set of 2, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1925
... Geelong Tramways 2d strip ticket - set of 2...Set of two Section tickets from a strip, issued by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. for Geelong tramways - both have a value of 2d. On the rear have the availability and that it was not good for a transfer. ...One ticket printed on yellow card - series Ao and the second on light brown or fawn card, series Tc. Ephemera Geelong Tramways 2d strip ticket - set of 2 Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Set of two Section tickets from a strip, issued by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. for Geelong tramways - both have a value of 2d. On the rear have the availability and that it was not good for a transfer. Possibly able to be prepurchased in strips.Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCoTicket - printed on light card with perforated edge top and bottom. One ticket printed on yellow card - series Ao and the second on light brown or fawn card, series Tc.The fawn ticket has in pencil what appears to be "Clarrie or Charlie Stott" written in on one side.geelong, mesco, tickets, sections -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSign - Geelong Electric Tramways, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Passengers would facilitate traffic by:, 1920s
... Geelong Electric Tramways...Geelong...tramways...Sign reset by donor from an original titled "Geelong Electric Tramways passengers would facilitate traffic by:" giving 10 helpful hints to assist tram crews. ...Passengers would facilitate traffic by: Sign Geelong Electric Tramways Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Sign reset by donor from an original titled "Geelong Electric Tramways passengers would facilitate traffic by:" giving 10 helpful hints to assist tram crews. Published by MESCo during the 1920s. Has the full company name along the bottom edge,Yields information about the way MESCo undertook to encourage passenger behaviour and assistance to crews.Sheet of paper - copy reset from original sign. Three copies of two sizes held.geelong, tramways, fares, mesco, passengers, behaviour -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, "Geelong Tramways - Rolling Stock Roster", c1940
... "Geelong Tramways - Rolling Stock Roster"...Typed foolscap sheet, carbon copy, titled "Geelong Tramways - Rolling Stock Roster", listing all tramcars giving number, classification, builder, data and remarks, through to about 1940. ...No details of who made it. "Geelong Tramways - Rolling Stock Roster" Document List ...Typed foolscap sheet, carbon copy, titled "Geelong Tramways - Rolling Stock Roster", listing all tramcars giving number, classification, builder, data and remarks, through to about 1940. Does not list bogie trams. No details of who made it.geelong, tramcars, birney -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Notes on Geelong Tramways - Conference, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1934
... Notes on Geelong Tramways - Conference...tramways...Geelong...Typed extract from the 4th Australian and New Zealand Tramways Conference held in Sydney in 1934 and extracted from the response to a questionnaire sent out by the Rolling Stock Committee for conference information. Mr. J J Jobbins of Geelong...Yields information about the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars 1934. tramways Geelong SECV conferences equipment tramcars Document - 4 quarto typed sheets - was stapled in top left hand corner. ...Typed extract from the 4th Australian and New Zealand Tramways Conference held in Sydney in 1934 and extracted from the response to a questionnaire sent out by the Rolling Stock Committee for conference information. Mr. J J Jobbins of Geelong represented the SECV. Topics covered include brakes, motor and compressor types, controllers, traction lamps and lighting, materials in roofs, floors and seats, destination signs, bearings and lubrication, Tyres, car cleaning and renovation, trolley gear, and miscellaneous items such as depot staffing, jacks, towing devices and steps.Yields information about the Geelong tramway system and its tramcars 1934.Document - 4 quarto typed sheets - was stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, geelong, secv, conferences, equipment, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Geelong Tramways paper tickets - set of 3, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1927
... Geelong Tramways paper tickets - set of 3...Set of three tickets - all with the various destinations printed on the sides and conditions of use. 1 - Scholar - grey paper with a red overprint No. 14B 04255 2 - 3d, on pink paper, headed "Geelong Tramways" - No. T2 004587 3 - ditto, on torn or dirty paper - 027?...Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCo or the SECV Geelong MESCo tickets sections SECV Set of 3 paper tickets Ephemera Geelong Tramways paper tickets - set of 3 Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Set of three tickets - all with the various destinations printed on the sides and conditions of use. 1 - Scholar - grey paper with a red overprint No. 14B 04255 2 - 3d, on pink paper, headed "Geelong Tramways" - No. T2 004587 3 - ditto, on torn or dirty paper - 027?05. Tickets note that the issue was subject to the by-laws, rather than MESCo's. Could have been issued at the time of the change from MESCo to the SECV, before the SECV printed their own tickets.Yields information about Geelong tram tickets issued by MESCo or the SECVSet of 3 paper tickets geelong, mesco, tickets, sections, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, "Geelong Tramways Particulars - Opening and Length of Routes"
... "Geelong Tramways Particulars - Opening and Length of Routes"...tramways...SECV...Geelong...List of Geelong tramway routes and their opening dates and description - gives present length, where and extensions or variations. ..."Geelong Tramways Particulars - Opening and Length of Routes" Document ...List of Geelong tramway routes and their opening dates and description - gives present length, where and extensions or variations. At the base of the sheet gives route miles, single track, double track and totals. Two copies held.Demonstrates a list of Geelong tram routes and their lengths.Document - A4 photocopied sheet.tramways, secv, geelong, tram tracks, statistics, history -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Ticket, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Geelong Tramways tickets - 2 pence and "Scholar" and Four stage tickets, c19??
... Geelong Tramways tickets - 2 pence and "Scholar" and Four stage tickets....Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 2 pence. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields ticket Demonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways. tickets tramways ESCo One ticket has the word "SCHOLAR" stamped diagonally across the face. ...ticketDemonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Geelong Tramways.Assorted Geelong Tramway tickets. The tickets, printed on colored paper, have a value of 2 pence. One of the tickets has the word Scholar printed on the face. Tickets cover either sections 1 - 4, or 1, 1A - 5. One ticket names the three terminus, East, West and Newtown, and Wharf or Rail as the fourth destination.One ticket has the word "SCHOLAR" stamped diagonally across the face. All tickets are individually numbered.tickets, tramways, esco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - fininacial, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Geelong Tramways 1 month - Statement of Accounts, 1918 to 1926
... Geelong Tramways 1 month - Statement of Accounts...tramways...trams...geelong...Provides details of the financial expenses, income and performance of Geelong Tramways that were operated by MESCo from Sept. 1918 to August 1926. ...Geelong Tramways 1 month - Statement of Accounts Administrative record fininacial Melbourne Electric Supply Co. ...Provides details of the financial expenses, income and performance of Geelong Tramways that were operated by MESCo from Sept. 1918 to August 1926. Details the traffic expenses, general repairs and maintenance, power costs, management costs and details revenue, ticket sales, and has a summary of operational statistics.Demonstrates the production of accounting records for Geelong tramways between 1918 and 1926Heavy green cardboard folder, metal retaining clips with printed accounting sheets with handwritten and/or typed entries.tramways, trams, geelong, financial statements, accounting, records -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Andrew Cook, "Inspectors Report - Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Tramways - 1950", 2012
... "Inspectors Report - Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Tramways - 1950"...Fourteen page photocopy of a retyped report titled ""Inspectors Report - Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Tramways - Monday 28th August 1950 to Saturday 2nd September 1950". ..."Inspectors Report - Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Tramways - 1950" Document Photocopy Andrew Cook ...Yields information about fare collection and supervision of crews in SEC tram operations - how bad it was and the method of checking etc.Fourteen page photocopy of a retyped report titled ""Inspectors Report - Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong Tramways - Monday 28th August 1950 to Saturday 2nd September 1950". Gives a summary of observations about the loss of revenue, lack of supervision, serious situation - hotels, drinking on the job, fare collection, conductors, transfer system, inspectors failing to check, smoking, gives a list of tickets purchased and details of observations.trams, tramways, inspectors, tickets, fares, alcohol, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Instruction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars", 14/08/1924 12:00:00 AM
... " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars"...tramways... Birney... Geelong...Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. ...Gives details of the operating procedures of the tram. Trams tramways Birney Geelong Instructions Safety In top right hand corner in ink "BTPS 401" Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. ...Demonstrates and instruction issued by the operator of the Geelong tramways (MESCo) at the time of the introduction of the new Birney Safety car, which allowed one man operation of trams. Gives details of the operating procedures of the tram.Two page typed foolscap document titled " Geelong Tramways July 1924 Instructions to Motormen in Charge of Birney Safety Cars" and dated 14-8-1924. Gives simple instructions on the Birney Safety Cars which were new to Geelong at the time. Includes notes electrical and air systems, procedures for running out, passenger capacity (max 60), testing equipment and running in. Original was pinned together in top left hand corner.In top right hand corner in ink "BTPS 401"trams, tramways, birney, geelong, instructions, safety -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, "Geelong Tramways State Electricity Commission - April 1939", 1939-1956
... "Geelong Tramways State Electricity Commission - April 1939"...... tramways... Geelong...Eight pages of notes, listings of Electric tram stock in Geelong - dated 1939, detailing builders, providing details, scrapping dates, updated to 1956 in relation to bogie trams. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. ...Trams tramways Geelong Sec Tramcars Eight pages of notes, listings of Electric tram stock in Geelong - dated 1939, detailing builders, providing details, scrapping dates, updated to 1956 in relation to bogie trams. ...Yields information about the history of electric tramcars in Geelong and their backgrounds.Eight pages of notes, listings of Electric tram stock in Geelong - dated 1939, detailing builders, providing details, scrapping dates, updated to 1956 in relation to bogie trams. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, geelong, sec, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - letter re, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Abandonment" and "Geelong Tramways - Review", 1953
... "Tramways Abandonment" and "Geelong Tramways - Review"...Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. Includes Early history of Geelong, Creation of the SEC, acquisition by the SEC, agreements with Councils, proposed extensions, physical characteristics of Geelong, the Outlook for Geelong, attempts to define transport future, review of operations, with reference to financial statement, tramcars, fare schedules, employees, trams used, services supplied, passenger density, outlook, costs, possible improvements, and conclusions. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. ...Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. Includes Early history of Geelong, Creation of the SEC, acquisition by the SEC, agreements with Councils, proposed extensions, physical characteristics of Geelong, the Outlook for Geelong, attempts to define transport future, review of operations, with reference to financial statement, tramcars, fare schedules, employees, trams used, services supplied, passenger density, outlook, costs, possible improvements, and conclusions. Includes tables for income and expenses from 1935 to 1953, and statistics for operations.Demonstrates an extensive appraisal of the Geelong tram system in 1953.Document - 20 foolscap sheets with rounded corners and 1 quarto sheet - typed. held by a brass folding clip in the top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, operations, secv, geelong, history
