The photo shows the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), bus at the East Geelong terminus. MESCo operated the Geelong tram system from 1912 and opened the tram line to this location "East Geelong" in 1923. The terminus was at the Geelong Cemetery, with a wooden waiting room shelter with signage about the building being used for passengers only and prohibiting the posting of bills. The buses ran from the railway station and Moorabool St wharf from 1912 until they were replaced by trams in 1923. The bus is also seen in item 4315. Yields information about the operation of a bus by MESCo in Geelong.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tramways, mesco, buses, east geelong, shelters

Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Close up from Reg Item 4335i, showing Geelong No. 10 in Malop St Geelong. See that item for more details. Photo dates c1920's. Not known who made print.Yields information about Geelong tram No. 10 and Malop St.Black and white print with a plain back.trams, tramways, geelong, mesco, malop st, tram 10

Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. View of the intersection of Moorabool St and Malop St, photo from the North East corner. No. 4 MESCo, about 1928, heading south. Tram has the destination of Newtown. Solomons and E.G. Stott Jewellers and watchmakers buildings in the photo. Note the fire alarm, and letter box on the corner (right hand side of photo). Not known who made print. Yields information about Geelong tram No. 4 and the intersection of Moorabool and Malop sts about 1928Black and white print with a note on the rear.on rear in pencil "Newtown destination"trams, tramways, geelong, mesco, malop st, moorabool st, tram 4

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 The tram was withdrawn during 1928.Yields information about MESCo tram 11 after its conversion from a trailer to an electric tram.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

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

MESCo offices in the process of construction. Sewerage contractor's buggy passing by. SW corner of Yarra and Corio Sts., Geelong.Yields information on MESCo Geelong building under construction. Black and white print on paperPlate 2-6 written in ink on the back of the photographmesco geelong, building construction, sewerage buggy

Site cleared for construction of MESCO offices on SW corner of Yarra and Corio Sts., Geelong.Yields information on early Geelong streetscape and constructionBlack and white print on paper.Plate 2-8 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.mesco geelong, corner yarra and corio sts. geelong

Black and white photograph of Geelong (Birney) 14 and 4, unconverted at the Geelong Railway Station, 21/2/1927; Tram 14 has the destination of South, prior to the extension to Belmont. The conductor/driver is standing in the front door. Photo Lee A Ratten - see related document and Reg Item 7185.Yields information about Geelong trams 14 and 4 and the South terminus.Black and white photograph with photographer's notes on the rear.On rear in pencil (very faint) - "Geelong, Car 14, Railway Station, 21/2/1927".trams, tramways, geelong, railway station, birney, south, tram 14, tram 4

Photo of Geelong No. 10, Malop St, travelling north west to the railway station, during the late 1920s, between Gheringhap and Moorabool St. Tram has the destination of "Station", with the National Mutual, Moran's Hotel Orient in the background. Melbourne Bitter advertisement on the hotel. A number of soft top cars parked in the street. Photo probably from a postcard, has the words "T. Geelong. No. 8" along part of the bottom edge. Photo from the Peter Duckett Collection. For a close up of the tram itself see Reg Item 5822. 4335.1 - Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 7/8/2013. This item is the larger image of the two.Yields information about the appearance of Geelong's tram 10 and Malop St during the late 1920s or early 30s.Black and White Photograph On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In hand writing on the rear "47)" in top left hand corner. In the body of the photograph "Malop St travelling NW to Station, between Gheringhap and Moorabool Sts." 4335.1 - in ink on rear. "Geelong No. 10 Original Condition, photo about 1930" and "Please Return" trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, mesco, tram 10

Typed copy of the Deed of Delegation, dated 26/8/1926 between the City of Geelong and others and The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. regarding the operation of tramways within their respective towns or cities, setting out the operating requirements of the trams, fares, roads etc. Refers to the Tramway Act of 1890. Councils involved were: City of Geelong, Borough of Newtown and Chilwell, Borough of Geelong West, Shire of South Barwon and the Shire of Corio.Yields information about the agreement between MESCo and the various municipalities in 1926.Document - 19 quarto typed sheets, with two punch holes on the left hand edge.tramways, geelong, mesco, legal matters, agreements, operating agreement

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.

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 and item 8612 for a framed version.Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.Black and White photograph with details on rear. Negative ex Scienceworks held.Has SEC Publicity photo stamp on the rear and number 9/274 and a pencil note "Corio Terrace before opening In March 1912"geelong, mesco, tram 7, corio terrace, opening, tramways

Set of photographs taken together displaying Geelong tramway uniforms in the early SEC era, possibly Motorman in winter coat (as there are no lapel badges).Yields information about the type of uniform worn by tramways personnel in Winter.Black and white print on paperPLATE NUMBER 11/14 hand-written on the reverse of the photograph.tramways, geelong, mesco

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

Photograph shows the MESCo Geelong bus that ran to East Geelong (see item 9004). Registration number 6765 outside the Melbourne Electric Supply Co. power station in Corio Terrace Geelong. The bus has been fitted with body bracing indicating a loose body when the photo was taken along with other body panel damage. This bracing is not apparent in the item 9004, possibly indicating shortly before it was withdrawn in 1923. There is a Pay as you enter sign alongside the driver. See item 10626 for a photo of bus Reg. 6763.Yields information about the MESCo Geelong bus.Black and White photograph with details on rearHas SEC Publicity photo stamp on the rear and number P31525.geelong, buses, mesco

The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. operated a Power Station in Richmond and provided power to the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust and the Hawthorn Tramways Trust. They also provided power to Geelong and operated the Geelong Tramway system. MESCo Geelong and Richmond operations were taken over the SECV in 1930. The book gives the requirements for wiring of building and switchboard. Yields information on the electrical requirements that electricians were required to work to where MESCo supplied electricity. It would have been used in the development of the SEC rules. Has a strong association with one of the MESCo Electrical Inspectors.Book - The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Service and Wiring Rules - 64 pages, centre stapled, dark fawn covers. Provides rules for the Melbourne (Richmond) and Geelong undertakings. Dated 1/4/1918. Has a number of printed updates pasted into the book along with a typed and hand witten note. Price 6d. Has an index.Some hand written notes on the various clauses. Has the stamp of "Electric Inspector" in the top right hand corner. Numerous marks of red and blue pencil to high light specific clauses.rules, wiring, electrical, regulations, mesco, geelong, tramways

Photo shows one of the MESCo buses that ran to East Geelong (see item 9004), Registration number 6763 outside the MESCo Power Station. A driver is sitting in the front of the bus with two passengers. Item 9518 shows bus 6765, with body bracing. Photo used in Dave O'Neil's book, "History of the Geelong Electric Tramways" on page 20.Yields information about one of the MESCo Geelong buses.Black and white photo printed on plain paper with notes on the rear."Rhoto 12, bus used on east route until 1922" in ink and notes on the printing in a book.geelong, buses, mesco

The photograph, Real Photo Series M 324, shows Geelong No. 2, built by Duncan and Fraser of Adelaide in 1911 in its as-built configuration in Ryrie St with the former Geelong Post Office in the view. Next door to the Post Office is the Telegraph Station. Dated on the basis of a poster next to the Telegraph station advertising a 1920 film by Irene Castle. The full name of the film cannot be read, but starts with "The..." This tram is part of the collection at the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Yields information about Geelong No.2 and Ryrie St in particular the Geelong Post Office.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 in Ryrie St, 1920.geelong, geelong 2, mesco, geelong town, geelong post office, ryrie st, geelong telegraph station.

The tram was built by Meadowbank Manufacturing Co. Sydney in 1915 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust as their No. 66. Sold to the Melbourne Electric Supply Co (MESCo) Geelong in 1927 and ran as their No. 25. After two spectacular derailments in Aphrasia St during 1950 and 1951, at almost the same location, the tram was renumbered to No. 28 to reassure the public it was safe! MESCo was taken over by the SECV in 1930. It was little used between 1951 and 1956 when the system was abandoned and the body sold to a framer in Little River. In 1983 the donor purchased the body and subsequently undertook the reconstruction to its former SECV format and livery of green and cream. It has been fitted temporarily for display purposes, with an unmotored Brill 21E truck. Photo 2024 by Photo Benjamin Boehle Mitchell at the Museum's offsite store.It is one of several Meadowbank built tramcars in Museums, but the only one in the SECV Geelong livery and format. The destination indicators used by Geelong have been retained.A four wheel tram car - Single truck, drop ends, built as an open California combinationtrams, geelong, mesco, secv, tram 28

Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Motormen outside the main entrance in Yarra St. Photograph taken between 1912 and 1916. Several of the men in the photo appear in photo item 9243.Yields information about the MESCo Geelong uniform and the main entrance to the Power Station.Black and white print on paper.mesco motormen, geelong mesco motormen c. 1912-1916, geelong, mesco

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

Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Conductors at the depot in Geelong with one of the summer cars, 11 or 12, behind. Three Inspectors are in the centre of front row. At the far left is an upturned can of Shell benzine that fueled the company's three buses which ran from 1912 until 1923. The date of the photograph is between 1916 and 1923 as the Inspector on the right was a Motorman in a photograph taken in 1916.Black and white print on paper.,The No. 1 in a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/21/1/3 and 21-3, written in pencil on the reverse.melbourne electric supply co. conductors, geelong tramway conductor, geelong tramway inspector, geelong summer car nos. 11 and 12

Melbourne Electric Supply Company managerial and administrative staff posed for the same occasion as item 9259.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/21/1/11 and 21-11 9 written on the reverse in pencil. The no. 1 in 11 has been overwritten with a 2, and the words spare 1, are written on the reverse in ink.geelong tramway administrative and managerial staff.

Shows Melbourne Electric Supply Co. tram No. 2 after its reconstruction to an operable condition at the Museum's St Aidans Drive terminus on 10-11-2020 following transport from Bendigo where the mechanical work was carried out. The body work was rebuilt from a farm shed in Canberra.Yields information about the appearance of the tram when it was delivered to the Museum. Further work was done to complete the interior.Digital image of Geelong tram No. 2 after its reconstruction and recommissioning at the St Aidans Drive terminus of the Museum's tram line on 10-11-2020geelong, mesco, trams, tramways, geelong no. 2, reconstruction, restoration, wendouree parade, st aidans drive, btm

The photo shows the construction of the first part of the Geelong tram depot, digging trenches for power cables or drainage, some track, wheel sets delivered possibly mid-1911. The power station chimney can be seen on the left-hand side. Many workers, horse-drawn carts, and materials can be seen.Yields information about Geelong late 1930s and tramway operations.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, tramways, mesco, construction, geelong depot, new tramways

Photograph shows Geelong power station after completion. Power house building on the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra Sts, Geelong, with new furnace room on the left, turret removed from the corner of the building, a third floor added on the Corio Tce. side but offices and concreted company name above where the trams entered the depot from the street not yet built. Date between 1924 and 1928 (based on photograph of Pengelly tramcar arriving and recently received, secondhand Melbourne tramcar). The ground floor offices facing Corio Tce. appear to be boarded up.Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo.tramways, geelong, mesco, power station

Photograph shows Geelong tram depot under construction. (Later 1 road). Corio Tce. (Renamed Brougham St.), 1911Yields information about the Geelong Tram depot c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 2-1 in ink on back of photographtramways, geelong, mesco, power station