Showing 22 items matching "mesco power station"
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Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Tram 4 and others - school excursion, 10/1913
... MESCo...Power station...The photograph shows two tramcars and two trailers on a school excursion for Bird Day, October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station behind. Many students can be seen in the first trailer. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields The photograph shows two tramcars and two trailers on a school excursion for Bird Day, October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station behind. Many students can be seen in the first trailer. ...The photograph shows two tramcars and two trailers on a school excursion for Bird Day, October 1913 in what is now Brougham St Geelong, led by tram No 4 with the MESCo Power station behind. Many students can be seen in the first trailer. Yields information about the use of trams for a school excursion.Black and white photograph with some details on rear.In ink "State school excursion bird day Oct 1913" and "Tramcars in services in 1947 but not trailers"tramways, trams, geelong, brougham st, tram 4, mesco, power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong power station, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
... MESCo...power station...Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926 tramways Geelong MESCo power station Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong tram depot construction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
... MESCo...power station...(Renamed Brougham St.), 1911 Yields information about the Geelong Tram depot c1926 tramways Geelong MESCo power station Plate number 2-1 in ink on back of photograph Black and white print on paper. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway Tower Trailer, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
... MESCo...power station...MESCo's tower trailer, photographed in Corio Tce. The building in the background is Blakiston's, immediately west of the tram depot. Smoke from the power station...Yields information about the Geelong MESCo tower trailer c1926 tramways Geelong MESCo power station Plate number 2-2 in ink on back of photograph Black and white print on paper. ...The MESCo's tower trailer, photographed in Corio Tce. The building in the background is Blakiston's, immediately west of the tram depot. Smoke from the power station chimney is in the top left of the photo. The trailer was used for tramway overhead, shown in action in photos 9272 and 9273. Early 1910s.Yields information about the Geelong MESCo tower trailer c1926Black and white print on paper.Plate number 2-2 in ink on back of photographtramways, geelong, mesco, power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tram Depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1911
... ...Geelong MESCo power station...Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911 Yields information on the early development of Geelong Tramways infrastructure. Geelong tramway depot shed tramway assembly Duncan and Fraser Coachbuilders Brush Electrical Engineering Company Geelong MESCo power station Plate 3-1 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph. ...Completed depot shed with trams being assembled from parts railed to Geelong from Duncan and Fraser, coachbuilders, Adelaide, and trucks supplied by the Brush Electrical Engineering Company of Loughborough, England. Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911Yields information on the early development of Geelong Tramways infrastructure.Black and white print on paper.Plate 3-1 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.geelong tramway depot shed, tramway assembly, duncan and fraser coachbuilders, brush electrical engineering company, geelong mesco power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tram Depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.1910
... ...MESCo Power Station...Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911 Yields information regarding the early development of tramway infrastructure in Geelong. Geelong Tramway Depot Shed Duncan and Fraser Brush Electrical Engineering Company MESCo Power Station Plate 3-2 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph. ...Completed depot shed with trams being assembled from parts railed to Geelong from Duncan and Fraser, coachbuilders, Adelaide, and trucks supplied by the Brush Electrical Engineering Company of Loughborough, England. Chimney to the left is part of the Melbourne Electric Supply Company's coal-fired power station at the SW corner of Corio Tce. and Yarra St. 1911Yields information regarding the early development of tramway infrastructure in Geelong.Black and white print on paperPlate 3-2 Spare written in ink on the back of the photograph.geelong tramway depot shed, duncan and fraser, brush electrical engineering company, mesco power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Esplanade Tramline Construction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c.,1900-10
... ...Geelong MESCo power station...On the left is Corio Bay and in the distance is the power station's chimney. 1928 Yields information re the building of early Geelong infrastructure. Tramline construction Geelong Esplanade Geelong MESCo power station Plate 3-3 Spare, written in ink on the back of the photograph. ...Shows construction of the North tramline in The Esplanade. The tracks already laid to the right are in Mercer St. (Now The Esplanade South). The photo looks SE towards the city. On the left is Corio Bay and in the distance is the power station's chimney. 1928Yields information re the building of early Geelong infrastructure.Black and white print on paper.Plate 3-3 Spare, written in ink on the back of the photograph.tramline construction, geelong esplanade, geelong mesco power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong power station, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1926
... MESCo...power station...Yields information about the Geelong Power station c1926 tramways Geelong MESCo power station Plate number 1-8 in ink on back of photo. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph, "Moorabool Street looking towards Corio Bay Geelong", c1915
... The chimney of the MESCo power station can be seen. On the reverse is a photo of the Geelong wharves, with some ships docked on the wharf....The chimney of the MESCo power station can be seen. On the reverse is a photo of the Geelong wharves, with some ships docked on the wharf. ...Photograph or illustration from a magazine or book with a photograph of a cross bench tram - tram 12 in Moorabool St. Photo taken from an elevated position and looking towards Corio Bay. Has some horse-drawn carts in the view. The chimney of the MESCo power station can be seen. On the reverse is a photo of the Geelong wharves, with some ships docked on the wharf.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St c1915.Black and white photographs from an illustration.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, cross bench tram, geelong wharf, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong MESCo bus 6763, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1923
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNegative - SECV Geelong 33 at Beach - set of 2, Wal Jack, c1950
... The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Tram has tail lights fitted. ...The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Tram has tail lights fitted. ...Set of two Negatives and Digital images from the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of the Geelong 33 at the Beach terminus. The tram has the destination of West. The MESCo built power station is in the background. Tram has tail lights fitted. Photo c1950. Yields information about Geelong 33 and the Beach terminus.Negativetrams, tramways, geelong, beach, power station, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong A Power Station - set of 4, Norm Cross, 21/6/1970
... ...power station...mesco...Set of four photographs showing the MESCo/SECV power station with a chimney. Photos taken on the TMSV tour to Geelong, Queenscliff and Belmont Common on 21/6/1970 - tour No. 37 - see item 6589. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of four photographs showing the MESCo/SECV power station with a chimney. Photos taken on the TMSV tour to Geelong, Queenscliff and Belmont Common on 21/6/1970 - tour No. 37 - see item 6589. ...Set of four photographs showing the MESCo/SECV power station with a chimney. Photos taken on the TMSV tour to Geelong, Queenscliff and Belmont Common on 21/6/1970 - tour No. 37 - see item 6589. The group of patrons are looking inside the tramway entrance archway with their bus, Benders, alongside. There is a Auction notice on the wall just behind the back of the bus with a "sold" sign on it. See also item 8333 for photos with the chimney and one taken in April 1971 without the chimney.Yields information about the former Geelong A power station prior to its partial demolition and incorporation into a shopping centre. Portions of the original brick buildings have been retained.Set of four black and white photographs with a plain back.geelong, geelong a, power station, mesco, secv, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, "Visit of Inspection Geelong Power Station", 11/1926
... MESCo...Geelong...tours...Geelong Power Station...Power Station by the Members of the Rotary Club of Geelong on 30/11/1926. Gives an itinerary, list of demonstrators and guides, extensive details of the power station equipment, notes on the tram depot, maintenance equipment, offices, facilities and Operations. Names listed: S Watson, Miss Cant, C McIntosh, R Norris, W Grundell, C Nairn, J Blake, A Milne, G Clarke, T Thomas, D Peddie, H Humphries, F Ponting, A Mollard, E Boyd, H Jeffries, D Davies, C Bennett, R Wilmot, J Wilks, E Williams. Yields information about the Geelong Power Station tour in 1926. tramways MESCo ...Typed extract from a The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Ltd report on the visit to the Geelong Power Station by the Members of the Rotary Club of Geelong on 30/11/1926. Gives an itinerary, list of demonstrators and guides, extensive details of the power station equipment, notes on the tram depot, maintenance equipment, offices, facilities and Operations. Names listed: S Watson, Miss Cant, C McIntosh, R Norris, W Grundell, C Nairn, J Blake, A Milne, G Clarke, T Thomas, D Peddie, H Humphries, F Ponting, A Mollard, E Boyd, H Jeffries, D Davies, C Bennett, R Wilmot, J Wilks, E Williams.Yields information about the Geelong Power Station tour in 1926.Document - 13 quarto typed sheets, was stapled in top left hand corner. Has five punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, mesco, geelong, tours, geelong power station, rotary -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, "Electric Supply", 10/1923
... MESCo...Geelong...tours...Geelong Power Station...Describes the power station, its equipment, the size of the various components, capacities, the tramway rolling stock, track construction, and the mains and installation sections of MESCo....Yields information about the Geelong Power Station and MESCo operations in 1923. tramways MESCo Geelong tours Geelong Power Station Document - 2 quarto typed sheets, stapled in top left hand corner. ...Typed extract from "Industrial Geelong", titled "Electric Supply", following a visit by the Institution of Civil Engineers 30/10/1923 compiled by G R King, Principal of the Gordon Institute of Technology. Describes the power station, its equipment, the size of the various components, capacities, the tramway rolling stock, track construction, and the mains and installation sections of MESCo.Yields information about the Geelong Power Station and MESCo operations in 1923.Document - 2 quarto typed sheets, stapled in top left hand corner. Has five punch holes on the left hand side.tramways, mesco, geelong, tours, geelong power station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - SECV Geelong 9 leaving depot, Hugh Ballment, 25/5/1954
... In the background is the MESCo-built depot building and Geelong Power station in Corio Terrace. ...In the background is the MESCo-built depot building and Geelong Power station in Corio Terrace. ...Photograph of Geelong No. 9 leaving the depot in the afternoon with the destination of Newtown. In the background is the MESCo-built depot building and Geelong Power station in Corio Terrace. Photo by Hugh Ballment 25/5/1954Yields information about the Geelong tram depot building and tram No. 9Slide - Kodak Cardboard mount with photographer's notes.In ink "25/1, 25/5/54 #9, SEC Geelong" and Hugh Ballment stamp.tramways, geelong, depot, corio terrace, tram 9 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong tramway under construction, 1911
... 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. Geelong tramways MESCo ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Traction Engine, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c 1919-20
... Yields information on the early development of the furnace room at Geelong Power Station Steam tractor Steam tractor and trailer Geelong Power Station Boiler Room Plate 2-4 written in ink on the back of the photograph Black and white glass plate photograph. Photograph Traction Engine Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo ...Contractor's steam tractor bringing heavy equipment to be installed in the furnace room being built behind the tractor. 1919-1920.Yields information on the early development of the furnace room at Geelong Power StationBlack and white glass plate photograph.Plate 2-4 written in ink on the back of the photographsteam tractor, steam tractor and trailer, geelong power station, boiler room -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour slides - Geelong A Power Station, c1970 and April 1971
... ...Power Station...MESCo...Yields information about the former Geelong A power station prior to its partial demolition and incorporation into a shopping centre. Portions of the original brick buildings have been retained. Geelong Geelong A Power Station MESCo ...1 - Colour slide of the former Geelong A Power Station on the corner of Yarra St and Corio Tce (now Brougham St). First portion on the corner built by the Electric Lighting and Traction Co of Australia. The Geelong tram depot, operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Co was incorporated within the structure during 1912. Operated by the State Electricity Commission from 1930 until the 1960's. Photo taken prior to the demolition of the chimney following its sale in June 1970. See item 10002 for other photographs taken June 1970. 2 - Colour slide dated April 1971, taken after the chimney has been demolished. Yields information about the former Geelong A power station prior to its partial demolition and incorporation into a shopping centre. Portions of the original brick buildings have been retained.1 - Green plastic Fuji Film Plastic slide of Photograph of Geelong A Power Station from Yarra St. 2 - Kodachrome cardboard colour slide, date stamped April 1971. No details of Photographer recorded on slide other than the date stamp.geelong, geelong a, power station, mesco, secv, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumManual - The Melbourne Electric Supply Co. Service and Wiring Rules, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), 1918
... 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...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields 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 ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong MESCo bus, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1923
... 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. ...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. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Motormen c. 1912-1916, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1915
... Yields information about the MESCo Geelong uniform and the main entrance to the Power Station. MESCo Motormen Geelong MESCo Motormen c. 1912-1916 Geelong MESCo Black and white print on paper. ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MESCo - SECV Geelong 23 - at depot, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), Aug. 1928
... Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 in Corio Terrace, with the depot / power station in the background. ...Photograph shows MESCo or SECV Geelong tram No. 23 in Corio Terrace, with the depot / power station in the background. ...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.
