Showing 224 items matching "geelong tramways tramcars"
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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Geelong 23 in Moorabool St for Belmont, early 1950s
... Geelong...tramways...tramcars...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 23, south bound to Belmont in Moorabool St at Little Ryrie St. Has Ising's store, the White Hart Hotel, Alexander frocks and coats in the view. The T&G building and the Bank of NSW are in the background. Photo early 1950s. Photographer unknown. Yields information about tram 23 and Moorabool St in the early 1950s, prior to the closure of the Geelong tram system in 1956. Moorabool St Geelong tramways tramcars ...Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 23, south bound to Belmont in Moorabool St at Little Ryrie St. Has Ising's store, the White Hart Hotel, Alexander frocks and coats in the view. The T&G building and the Bank of NSW are in the background. Photo early 1950s. Photographer unknown.Yields information about tram 23 and Moorabool St in the early 1950s, prior to the closure of the Geelong tram system in 1956.120 size black and white negative.moorabool st, geelong, tramways, tramcars, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Geelong 31 in LaTrobe Tce, Drumcondra, 1955 or 1956
... Geelong...tramways...tramcars...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Geelong possibly No. 31, northbound in LaTrobe Tce near The Esplanade to "North", in the suburb of Drumcondra, 1955 or 1956. Yields information about tram 31 in LaTrobe Tce. Geelong tramways tramcars ...Photograph shows Geelong possibly No. 31, northbound in LaTrobe Tce near The Esplanade to "North", in the suburb of Drumcondra, 1955 or 1956.Yields information about tram 31 in LaTrobe Tce.120 size black and white negative.geelong, tramways, tramcars, tram 31 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong tram 2 - Moorabool St, late 1930s
... Geelong...tramways...tramcars...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 in Moorabool St with the destination of East, operating as a one-man tram. Photograph and date unknown - though taken at the same time as item 9954, given the parked motor cars. In the background are Bright & Hitchcocks store, Drayton stores, a sign for Berger paints, and W T Wiggs Tobacconist shop. Yields information about Geelong tram 2, possibly late 1930s and Moorabool St. Geelong tramways tramcars ...Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 in Moorabool St with the destination of East, operating as a one-man tram. Photograph and date unknown - though taken at the same time as item 9954, given the parked motor cars. In the background are Bright & Hitchcocks store, Drayton stores, a sign for Berger paints, and W T Wiggs Tobacconist shop.Yields information about Geelong tram 2, possibly late 1930s and Moorabool St.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "Geelong tram"geelong, tramways, tramcars, moorabool st, tram 2 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong tram 26 - Moorabool St, late 1930s
... Geelong...tramways...tramcars...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 26 in Moorabool St with the destination of North. Photograph and date unknown. The driver is boarding the tram. In the background are Bright & Hitchcocks store, Drayton stores, a sign for Berger paints, and W T Wiggs Tobacconist shop. Yields information about Geelong tram 28, possibly late 1930s and Moorabool St. Geelong tramways tramcars ...Photograph shows Geelong tram No. 26 in Moorabool St with the destination of North. Photograph and date unknown. The driver is boarding the tram. In the background are Bright & Hitchcocks store, Drayton stores, a sign for Berger paints, and W T Wiggs Tobacconist shop.Yields information about Geelong tram 28, possibly late 1930s and Moorabool St.Black and white print with notes on the rear.In pencil on the rear "Geelong tram, ex Prahran and Malvern"geelong, tramways, tramcars, tram 26, moorabool st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway Depot with 5 trams and personnel, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1930
... ...Geelong Tramways tramcars...Geelong Tram Depot Geelong Tramways tramcars Geelong Tramways personnel State Electricity Commission of Victoria tram 27 tram 30 tram 5 tram 23 tram 6 12-10 and No. 1 written on the back in ink. ...Tram line up at the depot with the same personnel (Item 9235), in formal poses in each photo. They are attired in the MESCo uniform that suggests that the photographs were taken before the State Electricity Commission of Victoria takeover on 1 September 1930. The ex-Melbourne Meadowbank cars 27 and 28 first ran in Geelong in 1928. Date of the photos would therefore be restricted to 1928-30, but it is possible that they were taken close to or on the handover date as a final record. See associated item 9235. Trams 27, 30, 5, 23 and 6 are at the front of the depot.Yields information about Geelong trams possibly at the time of the change of ownership from MESCo to SECV.Black and white print on paper12-10 and No. 1 written on the back in ink. GRS710/12/1/10 written on the back in pencil.geelong tram depot, geelong tramways tramcars, geelong tramways personnel, state electricity commission of victoria, tram 27, tram 30, tram 5, tram 23, tram 6 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tram Depot - with 5 trams and personnel, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo)
... ...Geelong Tramways tramcars and personnel..., 9, 25 and 1 Geelong Tram Depot Geelong Tramways tramcars and personnel MESCo Tramway Uniform 12-11 and No. 1 written on the reverse in ink. ...Tram line up at the depot with the same personnel (Item 9234) in formal poses in each photo., They are attired in the MESCo uniform that suggests that the photographs were taken before the State Electricity Commission of Victoria takeover on 1 September, 1930. The ex-Melbourne Meadowbank cars 27 and 29 first ran in Geelong in 1928. Date of the photos would therefore be restricted to 1928-1930 but it is possible that they were taken close to or on the handover date as a final record. See Item 9234 for another set of trams in the view. Trams 23?, 10?, 9, 25 and 1Black and white print on paper.12-11 and No. 1 written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/12/1/11 written on the reverse in pencil.geelong tram depot, geelong tramways tramcars and personnel, mesco tramway uniform -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Framed - Geelong tram depot, late 1920s
... Geelong...trams...tramways...tramcars...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Shows trams 6, 19, 1, 25 and 18 at the front of the Geelong tram depot - late 1920's. Each tram has the MESCo destination lights on the roof. Printed by the donor from a negative from Lindsay Crow. See item 10594 for a print. Shows Geelong tram depot and some of the trams operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Geelong trams tramways tramcars ...Shows trams 6, 19, 1, 25 and 18 at the front of the Geelong tram depot - late 1920's. Each tram has the MESCo destination lights on the roof. Printed by the donor from a negative from Lindsay Crow. See item 10594 for a print.Shows Geelong tram depot and some of the trams operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Metal framed photograph with card backing, glazed and hanging cord. See image i4 for a large size file provided by the donor.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 6, tram 19, tram 1, tram 25, tram 18, mesco -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong No. 7, 1912
... Geelong...trams...tramways...tramcars...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way. Printed by the donor from a negative held by the Museum of Victoria, Science Works. Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built. Geelong trams tramways tramcars ...The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way. Printed by the donor from a negative held by the Museum of Victoria, Science Works. Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.Metal framed photograph with card backing, and hanging cord.geelong, trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 7, corio terrace, opening -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Geelong Destination Curtain list
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Yields information about the arrangement of Geelong destination roll and the indicator lights. tramways Geelong tramcars Destination Roll Destination Indicators lists Typed document with handwritten notes on a quarto sheet of paper. ...List showing the destination blind or curtain arrangement of destinations on Geelong tramcars. Notes that it is black letters on a white material. Also lists the coloured route indicators and how they were shown on a box above the destination roll. Author unknown.Yields information about the arrangement of Geelong destination roll and the indicator lights.Typed document with handwritten notes on a quarto sheet of paper.tramways, geelong, tramcars, destination roll, destination indicators, lists -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, "Inspection of Birney Cars at Adelaide"
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Geelong Birney safety car and those of the Adelaide tramways that were based at the Port Adelaide depot. Notes the condition of the cars, whether they have been overhauled, floor coverings, and brake gear. The Author (VP) notes that they are in good condition. The trams were subsequently purchased and entered service in Geelong during 1936. Yields information about the condition of the Birney trams at Port Adelaide prior to acquisition. tramways Geelong tramcars ...Report - possibly only page 1 of a multiple-page report - "Inspection of Birney Cars at Adelaide", dated 11/12/1935 about the differences between the Geelong Birney safety car and those of the Adelaide tramways that were based at the Port Adelaide depot. Notes the condition of the cars, whether they have been overhauled, floor coverings, and brake gear. The Author (VP) notes that they are in good condition. The trams were subsequently purchased and entered service in Geelong during 1936.Yields information about the condition of the Birney trams at Port Adelaide prior to acquisition.Typed document glued to another sheet of quarto paper.tramways, geelong, tramcars, birney tramcars, port adelaide -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Description of the Provincial Tramways when taken over"
... Geelong...MESCo...ESCo...tramways...tramcars...Document - full title - Provincial Tramways - "Description of the Provincial Tramways when taken over by the State Electricity Commission" looks at the condition of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems at the time compared to that of Geelong. The handwritten note records the impact of the closure of the gold mines in the two cities. Records that Bendigo received more investment in track and tramcars...tramcars from Melbourne. Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways before the takeover by the SECV. SECV Ballarat Bendigo Geelong ...Document - full title - Provincial Tramways - "Description of the Provincial Tramways when taken over by the State Electricity Commission" looks at the condition of the Ballarat and Bendigo systems at the time compared to that of Geelong. The handwritten note records the impact of the closure of the gold mines in the two cities. Records that Bendigo received more investment in track and tramcars than did Ballarat. Includes notes on the condition of the track, issues with tramcars and insulation of the tramcars at the time, and the purchase of second-hand tramcars from Melbourne.Yields information about the operation of the Provincial tramways before the takeover by the SECV.Two foolscap sheets, carbon copyHas an ink addition in the top left hand corner.secv, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, mesco, esco, tramways, tramcars, operations -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumMagazine - Electric Traction article, Keith Kings, After Geelong What?" and "Farewell to Geelong", March 1956
... Geelong trams...closure...tramways...tramcars...Geelong tramway system. Details the history of the Geelong Tramway system and gives details of the tramcars that were used on the system. ...Editorial written at the time of the start of the closure of many Australian tramway systems, asking what is the next tramway system to close. The other two Victorian Provincial Tramway systems were considered safe at the time, however under constant threat of closure by the SEC due to the losses that were being incurred. Written by well-known Victorian tramway historian Keith Kings. The article with maps and photos details the history of the Geelong tramway system.Details the history of the Geelong Tramway system and gives details of the tramcars that were used on the system.Photocopy of an item from the Electric Traction Magazine March 1956 about the closure of the Geelong Tramway System, and trimmed to the magazine original size - 12 sheets stapled. Includes Maps and photographs. Text written by Keith Kings. Article interspersed with materials about the Adelaide Tramway system.geelong trams, closure, tramways, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - Geelong 27 Ryrie St, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co
... Geelong...tramcars...tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Geelong 27 at the corner of Gheringhap and Ryrie Streets, possibly late 1920s. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. In the view is the Robert Dawson Groceries Store. Shows a scene in Ryrie St Geelong possibly late 1920s. Geelong tramcars ...Photograph shows Geelong 27 at the corner of Gheringhap and Ryrie Streets, possibly late 1920s. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. In the view is the Robert Dawson Groceries Store. Shows a scene in Ryrie St Geelong possibly late 1920s.Digital image of Valentine Series postcard No. 1468geelong, tramcars, tramways, tram 27, gheringhap st, ryrie st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - Geelong 30 in Moorabool St, Rose Stereograph Co
... Geelong...tramcars...tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photograph shows Moorabool Street looking north with the T&G building Mutual Life Assurance Society in the view. Tram 30, (Belmont) later Ballarat 13 in 1936. Photo early 1930s. Shows a scene in Moorabool St Geelong, early 1930s. Geelong tramcars ...Photograph shows Moorabool Street looking north with the T&G building Mutual Life Assurance Society in the view. Tram 30, (Belmont) later Ballarat 13 in 1936. Photo early 1930s. Shows a scene in Moorabool St Geelong, early 1930s.Digital image of Rose Series Postcard No. P75geelong, tramcars, tramways, moorabool st, tram 30, t&g building -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, "Geelong Tramways State Electricity Commission - April 1939", 1939-1956
... tramways... Geelong... Sec... Tramcars...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 MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1900's
... tramways... Geelong... Tramcars...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the streetscape in Geelong prior to the opening of the Geelong Tramway system and in particular the Post Office building in Ryrie St Geelong. trams tramways Geelong Tramcars tram 41 Copy 1 - In ink on the front of the print "Now magazine issue 11.7.1907", number "8)1" and on the rear, a "William Scott" address label. ...Yields information about the streetscape in Geelong prior to the opening of the Geelong Tramway system and in particular the Post Office building in Ryrie St Geelong.Black and white (sepia coloured) reproduction of a photograph from the NOW Magazine 11.7.1907 issue of NOW Magazine, of the type of Electric street car proposed to be used in Geelong. this is a typical USA tram, different to what was actual used. Two copies, one copy with more the original magazine and the other, masked. From the Geelong Historical Society. Printed on Hewlett Packard paper - copy 1Copy 1 - In ink on the front of the print "Now magazine issue 11.7.1907", number "8)1" and on the rear, a "William Scott" address label. Copy 2 - a yellow label with "8-2 140%", "8)2" on the front of the sheet, and on the rear, a "William Scott" address label. trams, tramways, geelong, tramcars, tram 41 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - letter and list, Bob Lilburn, "Scrapped Geelong Cars and "SEC Geelong Bogie Cars", Feb. 1971
... tramways... Geelong... Tramcars...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the disposition of Geelong trams following closure and those shipped to Ballarat or Bendigo along with dates. Trams tramways Geelong Tramcars ...Yields information about the disposition of Geelong trams following closure and those shipped to Ballarat or Bendigo along with dates.Handwritten letter from Bob Lilburn of West Essendon dated 7-2-1971 to Charles Craig forwarding him information of Geelong SEC bogie cars and Scrapped Geelong cars. Notes that his photo of Geelong 40 being loaded at the Geelong depot on 27-3-1956 was received in Ballarat the following day and that Pengelly 23 was the "workhorse" around the depot after closure. List of scrapped cars gives location as known by Bob at the time. The Geelong bogie car list gives the Melbourne number, Geelong number, dated received at Geelong, Transferred to (Ballarat or Bendigo), the number in that City, date received and any remarks. See 6748 for a the Ballarat Bogie list. trams, tramways, geelong, tramcars, ballarat, bendigo, transport -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo Geelong 11 front view, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1914?
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Geelong tram No. 11 after conversion from trailer No. 1 to an electric tram during 1913 and 1914 (See Trolley Wire, April 1976, Keith Kings). The tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. The tram was withdrawn during 1928. Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram. tramways Geelong tramcars ...Photograph shows MESCo Geelong tram No. 11 after conversion from trailer No. 1 to an electric tram during 1913 and 1914 (See Trolley Wire, April 1976, Keith Kings). The tram has the destination of Newtown. Based on the inscription, Rolling Stock Superintendent Rogers is showing the expanse between the controller handle and the hand brake wheel. The tram was withdrawn during 1928.Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram. Black and white photograph with hand written notes on the rear.In pencil "Converted tram front view, R S Supt. Rogers"tramways, geelong, tramcars, conversion, tram 11, controllers -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo - SECV Geelong 23 - at depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Aug. 1928
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted and crew uniforms. tramways Geelong tramcars tram 23 depot crews motorman conductor inspector uniforms. in pencil "File copy to be returned to the Manager Geelong" and "Aug 1928" Black and white photograph with notes on the rear. ...Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 in Corio Terrace, with the depot / power station in the background. The tram has the destination of Belmont. The conductor, an inspector and the Motorman with handles in his hands are alongside the tram.Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted and crew uniforms.Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.in pencil "File copy to be returned to the Manager Geelong" and "Aug 1928"tramways, geelong, tramcars, tram 23, depot, crews, motorman, conductor, inspector, uniforms. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo Geelong 12 Recruiting tram WW1, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), July 1915
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Yields information about a specially decorated Geelong tram during World War 1 as a recruiting tram. tramways Geelong tramcars tram 12 WW1 decorated trams world war 1 Black and white photograph with a plain back. ...Photograph shows MESCo Geelong tram No. 12, decorated with World War 1 (WW1) recruiting posters at the Geelong tram depot. The tram was converted from trailer No. 4 during 1913-1914. The way the tram has been decorated or set up, it could only be used for display, not carrying passengers as the doorways have been covered over. See item 5840 for a night photo.Yields information about a specially decorated Geelong tram during World War 1 as a recruiting tram.Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramways, geelong, tramcars, tram 12, ww1, decorated trams, world war 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo - SECV Geelong 23 - decorated tram, c1930?
... tramways...Geelong...tramcars...Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted with decorative lights.? tramways Geelong tramcars Decorated tram tram 23 Black and white photograph with a plain back. ...Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 decorated with lights for an event. Item 9810i, records that the tram was adapted for use with many light bulbs for various events. Not known which event that this was for. The tram has the destination of West. See item 5863 for when it was used for the 1938/39 centenary.Yields information about Geelong tram 23 fitted with decorative lights.?Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramways, geelong, tramcars, decorated tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, Mal Rowe, "The Tramways of Geelong", 25-2-2023
... 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. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields 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 ...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 MuseumAdministrative record - Geelong, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Disposal of Rolling Stock", 5/1961
... ex Geelong. tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria Geelong tramcars Sale Of Trams Tram Disposal SECV Carbon Copy of a typed document on a large folio sheet. ...List details the disposal or dispersal of the Geelong Tram fleet following closure in 1956. Prepared by the Ballarat office of the SEC and dated 11/5/1961. Lists the tram number, type of tram, date received by Geelong, Transferred or sold to, last trip route, date of its last trap and total mileage in Geelong. Notes the three trams sold to Mr Jullien who as a dealer on sold them and "ultimate placement unknown"Demonstrates a typed list of the sale or dispersal of tramcars ex Geelong.Carbon Copy of a typed document on a large folio sheet.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, geelong, tramcars, sale of trams, tram disposal, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Geelong, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Tramways - Revision to Services", 15/9/1954
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Report, titled "Tramways - Revision to Services", Electricity Supply Department Geelong, dated 15/9/1954 looks at a possible reduction of services in Geelong, extension of one man operations, costs, finances, no of men employed, eg on a Sunday 26 men required, including Saturday, abandonment of the Newtown to City services, and increase in fares. Has several tables comparing existing services with alternatives for each route. Provides data on Sunday service patronage, passengers carried after 8pm, and changes to revenues if fares were increased. Yields information about the impact of reduction in services on the Geelong tramways. tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria Geelong tramcars ...Report, titled "Tramways - Revision to Services", Electricity Supply Department Geelong, dated 15/9/1954 looks at a possible reduction of services in Geelong, extension of one man operations, costs, finances, no of men employed, eg on a Sunday 26 men required, including Saturday, abandonment of the Newtown to City services, and increase in fares. Has several tables comparing existing services with alternatives for each route. Provides data on Sunday service patronage, passengers carried after 8pm, and changes to revenues if fares were increased.Yields information about the impact of reduction in services on the Geelong tramways.Document or report, 6 foolscap sheets, carbon copy, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, geelong, tramcars, secv, operations, passenger services -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, John M Moore, "Investigator" - Geelong Historical Society - Geelong Tramways, 1983
... 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. tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria Geelong tramcars ...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 MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Tramways - Provincial City Operations", 15/9/1954
... tramway operations in all the three Provincial cities. Includes discussions on Fares and the income, headways, one-man operation, route abandonments, including parallel bus operations, Geelong branch lines, payloads, feeder buses in Geelong, Rosters in particular broken time or broken shifts, light traffic economics. Signed by K L Murray. Yields information about the internal discussions and considerations of the SECV to cut the tramway losses in all three Provincial cities, tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria Geelong tramcars ...Report, or Memorandum on SECV internal paper, from the Acting Engineer Manager to the Commerical Manager, dated 18/2/1955, titled "Tramways - Provincial City Operations". Looks at various ways of cutting the loss on tramway operations in all the three Provincial cities. Includes discussions on Fares and the income, headways, one-man operation, route abandonments, including parallel bus operations, Geelong branch lines, payloads, feeder buses in Geelong, Rosters in particular broken time or broken shifts, light traffic economics. Signed by K L Murray.Yields information about the internal discussions and considerations of the SECV to cut the tramway losses in all three Provincial cities,Document or report, 5 foolscap sheets, carbon copy, stapled in top left hand corner. Draft copy (7 pages) also held.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, geelong, tramcars, secv, operations, passenger services, ballarat, bendigo, rosters, closure, buses -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - Tramcar history, "Car 43"
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Sheet lists the work undertaken on SECV Ballarat tramcar 43, from its receipt from Geelong as No. 40 in March 1956, until Oct. 1970. ...Sheet lists the work undertaken on SECV Ballarat tramcar 43, from its receipt from Geelong as No. 40 in March 1956, until Oct. 1970. Includes Body, brake gear, electrical and truck notes, most likely compiled from item 9163.Yields information about the maintenance history of tram 43 in Ballarat.Typed quarto sheettramways, tramcar maintenance, records, secv, ballarat, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Rule Book, "The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd. / Geelong Electric Tramways / Rules and Regulations / For Motormen and Conductors / And Bye-Laws 1912"
... Details the General Rules for Motormen and Conductors in operating the tramways and Joint Bye-Laws for passengers and crews. Demonstrates MESCo's Geelong Rule book. tramways tramcars operations rules regulations By-Laws Document - typed 6 foolscap ruled sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner. ...Document a re-typed version of the 1912 MESCo rule book. See item 3115 for the 1929 printed version. Details the General Rules for Motormen and Conductors in operating the tramways and Joint Bye-Laws for passengers and crews.Demonstrates MESCo's Geelong Rule book.Document - typed 6 foolscap ruled sheets, stapled in the top left hand corner. Two copies held.tramways, tramcars, operations, rules, regulations, by-laws -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - letter re, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Abandonment" and "Geelong Tramways - Review", 1953
... 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. ...Demonstrates an extensive appraisal of the Geelong tram system in 1953. tramways tramcars operations SECV Geelong history Document - 20 foolscap sheets with rounded corners and 1 quarto sheet - typed. held by a brass folding clip in the top left hand corner. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Evidence, City of Geelong, "Geelong City Council", 1953
... tramways...tramcars...Geelong...Demonstrates evidence given to the TRB re Geelong transport and town planning in 1953. tramways tramcars Geelong history City of Geelong roads TRB Document - 10 foolscap sheets, duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner. ...Evidence or submission by the Geelong City Council for the Enquiry into Public Transport Facilities in the Geelong Urban District" to the Transport Regulation Board, Sept. 1953, presented by Cr B E Purnell. Document addresses issues with buses, trams, railways, hire cars, taxis, Bell Report of 1948 and other matters to be considered. Included is 7 page submission by Geelong and District Town Planning Committee looking at the function of the scheme, relationship with transport authorities, traffic census, transport issues in specific suburbs, road proposals, and town planning.Demonstrates evidence given to the TRB re Geelong transport and town planning in 1953.Document - 10 foolscap sheets, duplicated, stapled in top left hand corner.tramways, tramcars, geelong, history, city of geelong, roads, trb
