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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageFunctional object - Hand Trolley, Mid-20th century
... Hand Trolley......Hand Trolley...They are used by farmers, railway workers, shipping companies, porters, factory labourers and other industries when heavy loads need to be moved. Hand trolleys were first used in the 18th century by young workers at the docks. ...Hand trolley; an L-shaped handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the other, and a ledge to hold the load. ...Functional object Hand Trolley ...A hand trolly can be loaded with heavy objects such as luggage, produce, and equipment and the objects can then be easily wheeled from one place to another. They are used by farmers, railway workers, shipping companies, porters, factory labourers and other industries when heavy loads need to be moved. Hand trolleys were first used in the 18th century by young workers at the docks. The new equipment used leverage and wheels, enabling them to move the same heavy loads that the men were moving. This hand trolley is an example of the hand trolleys used since the 18th century to move heavy loads at the docks and shipyards. It is associated with the maritime industries of shipping, transportation, travel and trade as with the primary production sectors of farming, markets and produce. Hand trolley; an L-shaped handcart with handles at one end, wheels at the other, and a ledge to hold the load. This hand trolley has orange wooden slats and handles, two metal wheels and a black metal frame. It has supporting legs at one end, two metal flanges near the wheels and a support foot at the bottom. There is an inscription on the metal at one side.Stamped into metal: "MSSC"warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, hand trolley, sack truck, trolley, luggage trolley, hand truck, trundler, sack barrow, bag barrow, leverage, marine technology, cargo handling, docks, wharft, shipping, trade -
Puffing Billy RailwayVehicle - Hand Trolley built by Chris Alger - gauge 2'6", Circa 1958
... Hand Trolley built by Chris Alger - gauge 2'6"...This Hand trolley was built by Chris Alger to undertake weed poisoning and other minor track work on the railway between Belgrave and Menzies Creek while the line was closed (1954-1962). ...Puffing Billy Railway 1 old monbulk road Belgrave yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges This Hand trolley was built by Chris Alger to undertake weed poisoning and other minor track work on the railway between Belgrave and Menzies Creek while the line was closed (1954-1962). ...This Hand trolley was built by Chris Alger to undertake weed poisoning and other minor track work on the railway between Belgrave and Menzies Creek while the line was closed (1954-1962). From 1958, Chris often put a drum of chemical on the trolley and propelled it by hand up and down the line until the shakedown specials in 1962. Other times it just took the tools needed to keep the line free of trees and other weeds. Chris was on the Puffing Billy Preservation Society committee for a number of years in the early days and contributed funds to Puffing Billy Preservation Society projects.Narrow Gauge - Puffing Billy Railway - track maintenance Hardwood planks, Hardwood frame Flat 4 wheel, 2'6" rail trolley Removable Steel "T" handle Brake applies to one wheelNone2'6", puffing billy, pbps, trolley, chris alger, narrow gauge -
Puffing Billy RailwayPorters, Luggage Trolley - large red one, 1900s
... ...hand trolley...Historic - Victorian Railways - Station Porters platform Luggage Trolley puffing billy victorian railways porter luggage hand trolley Large Porters Trolley - made of wood and steel Porters, Luggage Trolley - large red one ...Porters Luggage Trolley - large red one Used for transporting luggage and other items on a railway platforms by porters and other station staff.Historic - Victorian Railways - Station Porters platform Luggage Trolley Large Porters Trolley - made of wood and steelpuffing billy, victorian railways, porter, luggage, hand trolley -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - cargo handling, Loading rice, n.d
... Man in a hand trolley loading rice on a wharf....Port of Portland Archives cargo cargo handling Portland Harbour Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) Man in a hand trolley loading rice on a wharf. Loading rice Photograph Photograph - cargo handling ...Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, cargo, cargo handling, portland harbour -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - tallow tanks, Thomas Borthwick & Sons (TB&S), n.d
... Black and white photograph of a man with hand trolley standing in front of bulk tallow tanks at Thomas Borthwick & Sons....Black and white photograph of a man with hand trolley standing in front of bulk tallow tanks at Thomas Borthwick & Sons. ...Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Bulk tallow tanks at Borthwicks Portland works in black biro.port of portland archives, thomas borthwick and sons, abattoir, tallow tanks -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Hampshire Road Sunshine in 1911, 1911
... Photograph of Hampshire Road looking north Depicts shops which serviced residents Lefthand side Bank of NSW and fuel merchant wood coal and chaff and horsedrawn vehicles Features man pulling a two wheel hand trolley...Hampshire Road Sunshine Photograph of Hampshire Road looking north Depicts shops which serviced residents Lefthand side Bank of NSW and fuel merchant wood coal and chaff and horsedrawn vehicles Features man pulling a two wheel hand trolley Hampshire Road Sunshine in 1911 Photograph Hampshire Road Sunshine in 1911 ...Photograph of Hampshire Road looking north Depicts shops which serviced residents Lefthand side Bank of NSW and fuel merchant wood coal and chaff and horsedrawn vehicles Features man pulling a two wheel hand trolleyhampshire road, sunshine -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyFunctional object - Trolley, Shopping jeep
... Hand-made shopping trolley (or jeep). Construction: wooden frame, three-ply metal arms, wooden handle, rear cloth pocket, pram wheels, metal foot plate with Dunlop "kromhyo" kick plate, metal bands top and bottom. ...Domestic Life Barbara NUGENT Hand-made shopping trolley (or jeep). Construction: wooden frame, three-ply metal arms, wooden handle, rear cloth pocket, pram wheels, metal foot plate with Dunlop "kromhyo" kick plate, metal bands top and bottom. ...Given to Barbara NUGENT by local male resident in 1980s. Displayed at the heritage exhibition, Seamen's Mission, 1988.Hand-made shopping trolley (or jeep). Construction: wooden frame, three-ply metal arms, wooden handle, rear cloth pocket, pram wheels, metal foot plate with Dunlop "kromhyo" kick plate, metal bands top and bottom. (Ref item 15)domestic life, barbara nugent -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Trolley Wire Sample
... Taken from an old wire joiner within depot to be used as a sample of worn wire for use in ceremony of new trolley wire hand over on 26/11/96, when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over new Trolley wire (2km) to Museum. ...Taken from an old wire joiner within depot to be used as a sample of worn wire for use in ceremony of new trolley wire hand over on 26/11/96, when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over new Trolley wire (2km) to Museum. ...Worn piece of old trolley wire (330mm long) of 89mm2 (?) cad copper wire. Taken from an old wire joiner within depot to be used as a sample of worn wire for use in ceremony of new trolley wire hand over on 26/11/96, when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over new Trolley wire (2km) to Museum. Not known where made - could be either UK or Australia. Images added 3-12-2016 See The Courier, p6, 27/11/1996, see Reg. Item No. 503.trolley wire, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Trolley Wire Sample, Metal Manufacturers - Kemba Wire and Rod of Port Kembla NSW, Oct. 1996
... Sample length (260mm long) of 107mm2 trolley wire supplied by Metal Manufacturers (Port Kembla Wire and Rod) - November 1996, Used in ceremony of 26/11/1996 when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over the Trolley Wire (2km) to Museum. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trolley Wire BTM Sample length (260mm long) of 107mm2 trolley wire supplied by Metal Manufacturers (Port Kembla Wire and Rod) - November 1996, Used in ceremony of 26/11/1996 when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over the Trolley Wire (2km) to Museum. ...Sample length (260mm long) of 107mm2 trolley wire supplied by Metal Manufacturers (Port Kembla Wire and Rod) - November 1996, Used in ceremony of 26/11/1996 when Victorian Minister of Transport, Alan Brown handed over the Trolley Wire (2km) to Museum. Sample supplied ex Test lab - had been tested for hardness. Wire type known as HC - high conductivity. Images added 3-12-2016 See Courier p6 of 27/11/1996 - see Reg. Item No. 503. trolley wire, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Volunteers keep trams rolling for 25 years", 27/12/199
... Image 1290i1 - scan of the whole article with photos 1290i2 - Photo of 40, with 671 in the background, 13 and 26 in Wendouree Parade the previous day during the rain. 1290i3 - Photo of Nicholas, Harry and Henry Hutchison giving Stephen Butler a hand turning the trolley pole on 13 at Carlton St. ...Image 1290i1 - scan of the whole article with photos 1290i2 - Photo of 40, with 671 in the background, 13 and 26 in Wendouree Parade the previous day during the rain. 1290i3 - Photo of Nicholas, Harry and Henry Hutchison giving Stephen Butler a hand turning the trolley pole on 13 at Carlton St. ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 27/12/1999 featuring a story and two photographs taken on 26/12/1999 during the 25th anniversary celebrations (Boxing Day) of the operations of the tramway by the BTM. Article by Peter Litras of the Courier. Quotes Stephen Butler about the history of the BTM. Image 1290i1 - scan of the whole article with photos 1290i2 - Photo of 40, with 671 in the background, 13 and 26 in Wendouree Parade the previous day during the rain. 1290i3 - Photo of Nicholas, Harry and Henry Hutchison giving Stephen Butler a hand turning the trolley pole on 13 at Carlton St. See also item 1294 of Mr. Matthew Hutchison holding Henry in a tramcar.trams, tramways, btm, volunteers, 25th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 26/11/1996 12:00:00 AM
... Set of three colour photographs of the delivery and hand over of the Trolley Wire by the Minister of Transport Mr. ...Set of three colour photographs of the delivery and hand over of the Trolley Wire by the Minister of Transport Mr. ...Set of three colour photographs of the delivery and hand over of the Trolley Wire by the Minister of Transport Mr. Alan Brown on 26/11/1996 sent to the Editor of Trolley Wire - used in the February 1997 issue of Trolley Wire. All photos by Carolyn Dean. All photos on Kodak paper. See also Reg. Item No. 503 (Newspaper Cutting) and Item 721 for photo used on page 29 as well as these three photos used on pages 28 and 29. 1141.1 - Two reels of trolley wire on delivery truck on side of depot fan. 1141.2 - Off loading one of the reels with the Barry James Tractor Crane. 1141.3 - Photo of Alan Brown speaking with Member for Ballarat West Paul Jenkins alongside and Richard Gilbert standing some distance away. Trams 671 and 33 in the background.All have date of photo "26.11.96" along top edge and "Photo / Carolyn Dean" towards bottom right hand corner. Also various cropping marks on the photo used in publication.trolley wire, btm, overhead -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyPhotograph, Near Weeaproinah (Dinmont) railway station, 1907, 1907
... Note the trolley with two men aboard following the line on the left-hand side....Note the trolley with two men aboard following the line on the left-hand side. Near Weeaproinah (Dinmont) railway station, 1907 Photograph ...Photograph, B/W, A4. Near the Weeaproinah railway station (later known as Dinmont railway station) in 1907. Note the trolley with two men aboard following the line on the left-hand side.weeaproinah; dinmont; railways; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, C1867
... Picture; depicts miners pushing a loaded trolley, many of them have a shovel in hand. Markings: 17 (smudged number). ...Picture; depicts miners pushing a loaded trolley, many of them have a shovel in hand. Markings: 17 (smudged number). ...Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: In a Ballarat Mine C. 1867. Only a few were employed in gold mines, and they usually did only surface work, Why? Picture; depicts miners pushing a loaded trolley, many of them have a shovel in hand. Markings: 17 (smudged number). Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Ballarat Tramway Inquiry - Overhead System", 10/1962
... Yields information about the cost of refurbishing the Ballarat Electrical system for trams in 1962. tramways State Electricity Commission of Victoria SECV Electrical Engineering Rotary Converters Trolley Wire overhead poles Three hand written notes regarding distribution. ...Report or document titled "Ballarat Tramway Inquiry - Overhead System", dated 18/10/1962 prepared by the SECV Distribution Engineer of the Ballarat Branch about the cost of refurbishing the Ballarat tramway electrical system including the status of the rectifiers at Ballarat A, steel poles, trolley wire, use of the DC system by customers in central Ballarat, and the cost of new recitifier systems.Yields information about the cost of refurbishing the Ballarat Electrical system for trams in 1962.Carbon copy on green paper with rounded and or cut corners, pinned with hand written notes. Second copy on foolscap sheet typed.Three hand written notes regarding distribution.tramways, state electricity commission of victoria, secv, electrical engineering, rotary converters, trolley wire, overhead, poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter - Woods Gilbert Rail Planing Machine, Woods Gilbert, 1917
... Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2 Yields information about the Woods Gilbert Rail planing machines for repair of rails and removal of corrugations. tramways trams ESCo rail planing woods - Gilbert track rails tramway rails Maintenance Equipment Set of 12 documents with letters, pamphlet, photo, drawing and magazine cuttings. ...Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2Yields information about the Woods Gilbert Rail planing machines for repair of rails and removal of corrugations.Set of 12 documents with letters, pamphlet, photo, drawing and magazine cuttings.tramways, trams, esco, rail planing, woods - gilbert, track, rails, tramway rails, maintenance equipment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Notes on Geelong Tramways - Conference, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1934
... 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. 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 Museum
Document - Memo, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Maintenance Conference - Notes regarding action by Ballarat Branch", 16/5/1956
... trolley ropes. Yields information about the 1956 tramway conference and Ballarat's tasks. This conference was held following the closure of the Geelong system. tramcars conference tramcar maintenance tyres track maintenance SECV tram 37 Has numerous dates written in and ticks or crosses. Typed memo - 2 foolscap sheets pinned in top left hand ...Document dated 16/5/1956, titled "Tramway Maintenance Conference - Notes regarding action by Ballarat Branch" listing item No., Job and progress schedule. Includes notes on rails, welded joints, testing for hardness, dismantling 37 for spares, parts, and motors ex Geelong, appearance of trams, and trolley ropes.Yields information about the 1956 tramway conference and Ballarat's tasks. This conference was held following the closure of the Geelong system.Typed memo - 2 foolscap sheets pinned in top left hand corner.Has numerous dates written in and ticks or crosses.tramcars, conference, tramcar maintenance, tyres, track maintenance, secv, tram 37 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Ballarat - last days of operations - set of 10, George Stevens, 17/9/1971
... See page 19 of the Oct. 1971 issue or Trolley Wire which notes use for school tours. Note the bus stop sign on the left hand edge of the photograph. ...See page 19 of the Oct. 1971 issue or Trolley Wire which notes use for school tours. Note the bus stop sign on the left hand edge of the photograph. ...Set of 10 Digital images, from slides taken by George Stevens on 17/9/1971: 1 - Tram 34 at the level crossing in Lydiard St Nth 2 - Tram 35 Albert St Sebastopol 3 - Tram 35 Returning from Sebastopol, picking up a passenger with the Conductor leaning out of the tram 4 - Tram 35 At the terminus with the Royal Mail Hotel in the background 5 - Tram 35 Northbound crossing Albert St 6 - Trams 35, 17 Crossing at the Grey St Loop with 17 southbound for Sebastopol 7 - Tram 35 In Skipton St with a lady passenger walking out to the tram. In the background is Ford Eclipse Motors 8 - Tram 35 Turning into Drummond St Sth 9 - Trams 30, 34 At Hospital corner with tram 30 in Drummond St Sth for Sebastopol and 34 turning into Drummond St Nth. 10 - Trams 41,34 Specials possibly for a school group in Drummond St Nth, though "strictly speaking" this section of track had been closed for public use. See page 19 of the Oct. 1971 issue or Trolley Wire which notes use for school tours. Note the bus stop sign on the left hand edge of the photograph. Yields information about the tramcars used on 17/9/1971 and the various locations around the system.Set of 10 digital images scanned from slides.tramways, wendouree parade, lydiard st nth, level crossing, ballarat railway station, tram 34, tram 17, tram 35, tram 41, tram 30, albert st, sebastpol, drummond st sth, skipton st, passengers, grey st loop, drummond st nth -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop in Pakington St, Wal Jack, 23-6-1949
... hand corner of the photograph - see item 10417 for a newspaper clipping re these reflectors.. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information....hand corner of the photograph - see item 10417 for a newspaper clipping re these reflectors.. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information. ...Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. Tram 21 has a set of reflectors to act as a "T" light in the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph - see item 10417 for a newspaper clipping re these reflectors.. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information.Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St and T light reflectors.Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.See rear image. tramways, trams, geelong, tram 21, tram 22, pakington st, tail lights -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MMTB or PMTT 66 outbound in Whitehorse Road Balwyn, c1920
... See April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire. In the bottom right hand corner titled "Whitehorse Road, Balwyn C1920s". ...See April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire. In the bottom right hand corner titled "Whitehorse Road, Balwyn C1920s". ...photo of MMTB or PMTT 66 outbound in Whitehorse Road Balwyn. Tram has the destination of Mont Albert, route 15. In the background is the Balwyn shopping centre. The tram became Geelong No. 25 and then Geelong 28 in 1951. See April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire. In the bottom right hand corner titled "Whitehorse Road, Balwyn C1920s". See item 10588 for another photograph in Burke Road.Yields information about MMTB No. 66 which later became Geelong No. 28.Black and white photograph - copy photograph from a postcard. Two copies held.trams, tramways, whitehorse road, balwyn, pmtt, mmtb, j class, geelong, tram 66 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop in Pakington St, Wal Jack, 23/6/1949
... hand corner of the photograph. See item 9053 for details of the location and date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information. ...hand corner of the photograph. See item 9053 for details of the location and date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information. ...Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. Tram 21 has "T" light in the bottom left-hand corner of the photograph. See item 9053 for details of the location and date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information. Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St.Negative and Digital images..trams, tramways, geelong, pakington st, west, station, tram 21, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, Victorian Railways (VR), Ears Female Tramway, 1958
... May have been used for electrically powered gantry cranes or overhead travelling cranes used in Workshops and railway yards. tramways trams overhead Victorian Railways trolley wire engineering electrical engineering Has number "7515 D.33" in black pen in bottom right hand corner. ...Gives the design details of the device or fitting known as a trolley wire ear that holds a tramway copper trolley wire in position. Notes that the drawing was traced in 1958 from a MMTB drawing.Yields information about the design of trolley wire fittings and how they were fabricated. Interesting that the drawing is dated 15-8-1958, given that on 1-3-1958 the last street tramways operated by the Victorian Railways closed. May have been used for electrically powered gantry cranes or overhead travelling cranes used in Workshops and railway yards.Dyeline print of Victorian Railways drawing - F6236 - Ears Female TramwayHas number "7515 D.33" in black pen in bottom right hand corner.tramways, trams, overhead, victorian railways, trolley wire, engineering, electrical engineering -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDrawing, Victorian Railways (VR), Ears for Tramway Overhead Construction, 1924
... Yields information about the design of four different types of trolley wire fittings and how they were fabricated for use on the two tram lines, or electric street railways operated by the Victorian Railways. tramways trams overhead Victorian Railways trolley wire engineering electrical engineering Has number "7513 D.33" in black pen in bottom right hand corner. ...Gives the design details of the device or fitting known as a trolley wire ears that holds a tramway copper trolley wire in position. Notes that the drawing was traced in 1924 from a MMTB drawing. Has details for a splicing ear, straight line ear. feeder ear and curve ear along with details for nuts and screws.Yields information about the design of four different types of trolley wire fittings and how they were fabricated for use on the two tram lines, or electric street railways operated by the Victorian Railways.Dyeline print of Victorian Railways drawing number 4057 - Ears for Tramway Overhead ConstructionHas number "7513 D.33" in black pen in bottom right hand corner.tramways, trams, overhead, victorian railways, trolley wire, engineering, electrical engineering -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Ballarat Tram 40 at Mt Pleasant terminus, Robert Wilson, 1-12-1970
... The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. The mixed business on the right-hand side has an advert for The Sun newspaper....The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. The mixed business on the right-hand side has an advert for The Sun newspaper. ...Image of Ballarat tram 40 at the Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970. The tram has roof adverts for Eureka Roofing Tiles and Electric Cooking. The metal device above the trolley pole, assisted crews to put the pole back on the overhead, especially at night. The mixed business on the right-hand side has an advert for The Sun newspaper.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus in late 1970.Digital image of Ballarat Tram 40 at Mt Pleasant terminus 1-12-1970trams, tramways, mt pleasant, ballarat tramways, tram 40, trolley poles -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the appearance of the support systems used in one location, at least for the twin trolley wire tramways trams Geelong Overhead Trolley Wire On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 14" Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing an overhead suspension arrangement on the trolley wire in Geelong - twin trolley wire, type of suspension system. ...Yields information about the appearance of the support systems used in one location, at least for the twin trolley wireBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing an overhead suspension arrangement on the trolley wire in Geelong - twin trolley wire, type of suspension system. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 14"tramways, trams, geelong, overhead, trolley wire -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - B&W print of donated negative, John Webster, 21/08/1955 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields tramways trams Geelong Overhead Trolley Wire Ryrie St On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 14" Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the overhead and pole arrangements in Ryrie St near the intersection with Moorabool St. ...Black and white digital print from scan of a donated negative showing the overhead and pole arrangements in Ryrie St near the intersection with Moorabool St. Shows the bracket arms, isolators, overhead. Has the National Mutual, ANZ and Bank of NSW in the background. Assumed photo taken on the same day as the others - 21-8-1955. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "EI 14"tramways, trams, geelong, overhead, trolley wire, ryrie st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, Charing Cross Bendigo, 1906
... trolley poles on the trams, the wrong way around for the direction of the street. On rear of postcard is a message address to Miss Jani Baskin, San Antonio, Texas USA, post marked ex Bendigo 28.9.1906 and Seattle WA, Oct. 2? 1906, with a Victorian stamp and a two Cent (due to postage underpaid) US stamp. Centre divided postcard with spaces marked for correspondence and address. On the left hand...trolley poles on the trams, the wrong way around for the direction of the street. On rear of postcard is a message address to Miss Jani Baskin, San Antonio, Texas USA, post marked ex Bendigo 28.9.1906 and Seattle WA, Oct. 2? 1906, with a Victorian stamp and a two Cent (due to postage underpaid) US stamp. Centre divided postcard with spaces marked for correspondence and address. On the left hand ...Yields information about postcard printing, Bendigo Charing Cross in 1906 and a person who appears to have collected cards.Printed colour postcard of Charing Cross Bendigo with two trams in the view and crew men standing in front of the trams with buildings, the fountain in the background. Looks along Mitchell St. Title of the postcard is "Charing Cross and Mitchell St, Bendigo". Has in view, R. Curtains City Club Hotel with a "Concerts" sing on it and on the other corner, a building with the name "Gibsons Corner". Note the direction of the trolley poles on the trams, the wrong way around for the direction of the street. On rear of postcard is a message address to Miss Jani Baskin, San Antonio, Texas USA, post marked ex Bendigo 28.9.1906 and Seattle WA, Oct. 2? 1906, with a Victorian stamp and a two Cent (due to postage underpaid) US stamp. Centre divided postcard with spaces marked for correspondence and address. On the left hand edge is "Printed in Germany" trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, charing cross, tram 14, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Wurr, Jan. 1971
... In top left hand corner, in ink "71)" and "Bendigo (SEC) Tramways / 1.1971 / Eaglehawk Terminus" Black and White Photograph of Bendigo No. 2 at the Eagle Hawk terminus, Jan. 1971, night photograph. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Foodland Store, a Milk bar. The tram has arrived at the terminus, the trolley ...Black and White Photograph of Bendigo No. 2 at the Eagle Hawk terminus, Jan. 1971, night photograph. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. In the background is the Foodland Store, a Milk bar. The tram has arrived at the terminus, the trolley pole has been turned, but the headlights and dash canopy lights have yet to be turned. Tram has the destination of Quarry Hill. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear. In top left hand corner, in ink "71)" and "Bendigo (SEC) Tramways / 1.1971 / Eaglehawk Terminus"trams, tramways, bendigo, eaglehawk, night photo, tram 2 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumManual - Procedure, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Graphical Location of Trolley Wire", 1935
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Overhead Trolley Wire Points "226" in ink on left hand bottom of first page Carbon typed copy of a technical procedure - 4 pages -"Graphical Location of Trolley Wire" giving the guide on how to locate trolley wire on curves and junctions, gives formulas, positioning at frogs, notes regarding various cars and trolley wire height. ...Carbon typed copy of a technical procedure - 4 pages -"Graphical Location of Trolley Wire" giving the guide on how to locate trolley wire on curves and junctions, gives formulas, positioning at frogs, notes regarding various cars and trolley wire height. Consists of four pages with a blue print drawing. Each page has been scanned the blue print drawing reversed imaged as well. 4768.2 - the blue print drawing. Extracted from "Transit" Journal - April 1934. Dated 10th Jan. 1935 BTPS Number "226". "226" in ink on left hand bottom of first pagetrams, tramways, overhead, trolley wire, points -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumManual - Procedure, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Extract from the 'Proceedings of the Electrical Association of New South Wales' session 1910 - 11", mid 1930's
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Overhead Trolley Wire Points "226" in ink on left hand bottom of first page Two copies of a Carbon typed copy of a technical procedure - 6 pages - "Extract from the 'Proceedings of the Electrical Association of New South Wales' session 1910 - 11" - giving advice on the location of Trolley Wire" giving the guide on how to locate trolley wire on curves and junctions, gives formulas, positioning at frogs, notes regarding various cars and trolley wire height includes notes on cross falls of track, a table of aluminium copper alloys - bending strength and failure modes. ...Two copies of a Carbon typed copy of a technical procedure - 6 pages - "Extract from the 'Proceedings of the Electrical Association of New South Wales' session 1910 - 11" - giving advice on the location of Trolley Wire" giving the guide on how to locate trolley wire on curves and junctions, gives formulas, positioning at frogs, notes regarding various cars and trolley wire height includes notes on cross falls of track, a table of aluminium copper alloys - bending strength and failure modes. Consists of five pages with two blue print drawing. Each page has been scanned the blue print drawings reversed imaged as well. 4768.2 - blue print drawing showing references in the various formulas etc used. 4768.3 - ditto showing tracking for four wheeled and bogie cars and other diagrams for turnouts, frog locations and frog angles. BTPS Number "219". "226" in ink on left hand bottom of first pagetrams, tramways, overhead, trolley wire, points
