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Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway first Conductresses
... ...SEC Tramways Geelong...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942 (Also see Item 9258 and 9261). ...Note the four button jackets. Geelong Tramways Conductresses SEC Tramways Geelong Duncan and Frazer tramcar GRS710/21/1/4 and 21-4 Repeat, written on the reverse in pencil. ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942 (Also see Item 9258 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previous. On the tram saloon window behind then, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button jackets.Black and white print on paper.GRS710/21/1/4 and 21-4 Repeat, written on the reverse in pencil. Spare written on reverse in ink.geelong tramways conductresses, sec tramways geelong, duncan and frazer tramcar -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong 38 at the depot, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948?
... ...SEC Tramways...Geelong...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 38 at the depot with two depot workers on either side of the tram. Yields information about Geelong tram depot and its workers, possibly on the day of the AETA 1948 tour. tramways trams SEC Tramways Geelong Geelong depot tram 38 Black and white photograph of Geelong 38 at the tram depot. ...Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 38 at the depot with two depot workers on either side of the tram. Yields information about Geelong tram depot and its workers, possibly on the day of the AETA 1948 tour. Black and white photograph of Geelong 38 at the tram depot.tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, geelong depot, tram 38 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Set of 5 - loading Geelong 40 for Ballarat, Charles Craig, 27-3-1956
... ...SEC Tramways...Geelong...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photos show Geelong 40 being loaded for transport to Geelong 40 on 27-3-1956. The tram became Ballarat No. 43 1 - tram lifted on four jacks with a single trucker behind 2 - Liftng a Brill 22E bogie onto the truck gooseneck. 3 - Tram lifted prior to backing the truck under it. 4 - Tram body lowered onto the truck. 5 - Ready for departure - note the destination of Belmont. See Item 6734 for other photographs. Yields information about the transport of Geelong 40 to Ballarat. tramways trams SEC ...Photos show Geelong 40 being loaded for transport to Geelong 40 on 27-3-1956. The tram became Ballarat No. 43 1 - tram lifted on four jacks with a single trucker behind 2 - Liftng a Brill 22E bogie onto the truck gooseneck. 3 - Tram lifted prior to backing the truck under it. 4 - Tram body lowered onto the truck. 5 - Ready for departure - note the destination of Belmont. See Item 6734 for other photographs.Yields information about the transport of Geelong 40 to Ballarat.Set of 5 black and white photographs of Geelong 40 being lifted and readied for Transport to Ballarat.tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, geelong depot, tram 40, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Front of Geelong 15, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948
... ...SEC Tramways...Geelong...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photo shows the front of Geelong Birney tram 15, possibly at Eastern Park terminus. Has a pay as you enter sign and the destination of Eastern Park. Photographed during the AETA Geelong tour on 29-3-1948. Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day. tramways trams SEC ...Photo shows the front of Geelong Birney tram 15, possibly at Eastern Park terminus. Has a pay as you enter sign and the destination of Eastern Park. Photographed during the AETA Geelong tour on 29-3-1948.Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 15Has been dated on rear in ink.tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, tram 15 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Front of Geelong 33, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948
... ...SEC Tramways...Geelong...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photo shows the front of Geelong bogie tram No. 33, possibly at a crossing loop on the Belmont line. Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day. tramways trams SEC Tramways Geelong tram 33 Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 33 Photograph Front of Geelong 33 Charles Craig ...Photo shows the front of Geelong bogie tram No. 33, possibly at a crossing loop on the Belmont line.Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 33tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong 10 at corner of Ryrie St and Moorabool Streets, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948
... ...SEC Tramways...Geelong...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photo shows Geelong No. 10 (East) with No. 23 behind at the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong. In the background is the Bank of New South Wales building. Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day. tramways trams SEC ...Photo shows Geelong No. 10 (East) with No. 23 behind at the corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong. In the background is the Bank of New South Wales building.Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948 and the trams being operated on that day.Black and white photograph of Geelong 10 at corner of Ryrie St and Moorabool Streets.tramways, trams, sec tramways, geelong, tram 10 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tram tour AETA, Charles Craig, 29-3-1948
... SEC Tramways...tram 23...Geelong...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photos show the first AETA Provincial tram tour of 29-3-1948. The tour used Geelong tram 23. See also items 7234 to 7238 for other photos. Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948. tramways trams SEC ...Photos show the first AETA Provincial tram tour of 29-3-1948. The tour used Geelong tram 23. See also items 7234 to 7238 for other photos.Yields information about the AETA's first Geelong tour in 1948.Set of four Black and white photographs of the AETA tour to Geelong.Items 1 and 2 have the date on the rear in ink.tramways, trams, sec tramways, tram 23, geelong, geelong railway station -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAlbum - Photo Album, Wal Jack, Bendigo and Geelong, 1950's
... tramways... SEC... Tramcars... Geelong...Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields An album of photographs with some postcards compiled by Wal Jack, a Ballarat tram and rail enthusiast of Bendigo and Geelong tram photographs. Some photographs are duplicated in the Museum's holdings. Has a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments until 1964. Given their extent are of particular significance to the Museum and the Provincial tramways. Features Bendigo and Geelong tramcars. Trams tramways SEC ...An album of photographs with some postcards compiled by Wal Jack, a Ballarat tram and rail enthusiast of Bendigo and Geelong tram photographs. Some photographs are duplicated in the Museum's holdings.Has a strong association with Wal Jack and tramway developments until 1964. Given their extent are of particular significance to the Museum and the Provincial tramways. Features Bendigo and Geelong tramcars. Black binder cloth covered folder, two brass screw binders with grey paper inside covers holding some 40 grey colour foolscap size sheets of card on which photos have been mounted using photo corners so various types, captions in blue or black ink. Some 111 Bendigo and 94 Geelong black and white photographs with some postcards. For details of each photograph, layouts and BTM Reg Item Nos. see - Detail description of photos in Reg Item 5003 - listed.pdf For a list and corrections applied to the photos from Warrington Cameron see donation file sheet. trams, tramways, sec, tramcars, geelong, bendigo, wal jack -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply", 2000?
... tramways... SEC... Geelong...SEC's part in the celebration of Geelong's Centenary Celebrations in October 1938. Opened by Mayor, Alderman C. N. Brown. Details the lighting needs for the celebrations, 400kW, the large motor traffic who came to see them, damage due to Gales, public buildings illuminated and the procession. Includes details of the decorated trams - 1500 paper floors and 400 lamps. Has photos of Moorabool St, a decorated Pengelly tram and Power Station. On page 4 is a letter from an American visitor, Dorothy Bradner congratulating the tramways...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways SEC Geelong Geelong Centenary Power Station Decorated Trams Letters 2971.1 - Photocopy of the cover of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 3, Nov 1938 . ...2971.1 - Photocopy of the cover of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 3, Nov 1938 . Features Miss Winifred Gurr of the Queenscliff office, as the Good Fairy, Electricity at the Geelong Centenary Celebrations. Has the SEC logo or motif on the top of the cover. 2971.2 - Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 3, No. 3, Nov. 1938 titled "The Development of Ballarat's Electricity Supply". One A3 sheet and one A4 sheet. The article details the SEC's part in the celebration of Geelong's Centenary Celebrations in October 1938. Opened by Mayor, Alderman C. N. Brown. Details the lighting needs for the celebrations, 400kW, the large motor traffic who came to see them, damage due to Gales, public buildings illuminated and the procession. Includes details of the decorated trams - 1500 paper floors and 400 lamps. Has photos of Moorabool St, a decorated Pengelly tram and Power Station. On page 4 is a letter from an American visitor, Dorothy Bradner congratulating the tramways. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Images added of pages 22 and 37 Page 22 - image 12 - titled "The Provincial Big Three" - photos of the Managers of the Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo Regions - Mr. T. A. Farr, Mr. H.N. Hornabrook and T.H. McNaught. Page 37 - image 11 - Staff movements of General Interest - records the retirement of W. White Tramways Inspector Geelong, and appointments - W. J. McKinnon appointed as Tramway Inspector and Mr. C. S. Ball, appointed Senior Traffic Inspector. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details. trams, tramways, sec, geelong, geelong centenary, power station, decorated trams, letters -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "Lighting Effects in the Victoria Gardens, Bendigo", 2000?
... tramways... SEC... Geelong...Geelong tramways, passenger numbers and celebrations of the event. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. See item 9099 for the image of tram 21. Page 35 - records the relocation of Mr. A N Mercer who was involved in the reconstruction of Ballarat and Bendigo Tramways has transferred to the Flinders St Drawing Office. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details. Yields information about tram 21 as the Bendigo Coronation tram in Trams tramways SEC ...Article titled "Lighting Effects in the Victoria Gardens, Bendigo", "High = Lighting in Bendigo", "An Echo from the Past". The article has photos of celebratory flood lighting in Bendigo, Victoria Gardens during 1937, for the Bendigo Carnival and Coronation Celebrations. Festivities were held in Victoria Gardens. Notes the Coronation tram car, illuminated and decorated. Has a photo of No. 21 outside the depot. Reprint of an extract from the Geelong Advertiser in 1912, 25 years ago of the opening of the Geelong tramways, passenger numbers and celebrations of the event. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. See item 9099 for the image of tram 21. Page 35 - records the relocation of Mr. A N Mercer who was involved in the reconstruction of Ballarat and Bendigo Tramways has transferred to the Flinders St Drawing Office. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details.Yields information about tram 21 as the Bendigo Coronation tram in Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 2, Aug. 1937. One A3 sheet.trams, tramways, sec, geelong, decorated trams, bendigo, opening, coronation -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "The Wrecker WAS Here!!", 2000?
... tramways... SEC... Geelong...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways SEC Geelong East Shelters Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 1, May. 1937 titled "The Wrecker WAS Here!!". ...Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 2, No. 1, May. 1937 titled "The Wrecker WAS Here!!". One A4 sheet. The article concerns the demolition of the Geelong East tram terminus by a motorist, travelling from Queenscliff. Two photos are in the item, one of which includes a Birney tram. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. trams, tramways, sec, geelong, east, shelters -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "Geelong Electric Tramways", 2000?
... tramways... SEC... Geelong...Geelong Electric Tramways". Two A4 sheets. The article gives a short history of the development of the Geelong tramway system, replacement of petrol buses, extensions to Belmont, Chilwell and North Geelong. Gives track construction details, track renewals from 1924 (concrete stringers replacement), trolley wire, power supply (550V DC), rolling stock, Birney trams, services, fares, passenger numbers and the new SEC green uniforms. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways SEC Geelong Trackwork Uniforms Track Repairs Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 1, No. 3, Nov. 1936 titled "Geelong Electric Tramways". ...Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 1, No. 3, Nov. 1936 titled "Geelong Electric Tramways". Two A4 sheets. The article gives a short history of the development of the Geelong tramway system, replacement of petrol buses, extensions to Belmont, Chilwell and North Geelong. Gives track construction details, track renewals from 1924 (concrete stringers replacement), trolley wire, power supply (550V DC), rolling stock, Birney trams, services, fares, passenger numbers and the new SEC green uniforms. Has a photo of the Geelong depot with senior staff named and a photo of a tramwayman in the new Green uniform. Trams 27,30, 5, 23 and 6. Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD. Andrew notes the person in the photo could be Mr. Percy.trams, tramways, sec, geelong, trackwork, uniforms, track repairs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Geelong 18 at Belmont, Wal Jack, 29/07/1943
... Has written in ink on the rear "SEC Geelong Tramways, No. 18. Belmont terminus 29-7-1943"...Trams tramways Geelong Belmont tram 18 Has written in ink on the rear "SEC Geelong Tramways, No. 18. ...Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 18 at the Belmont terminus 29 July 1943. Tram has the destination of North, with white wartime bumper bars, a pay-as-you-enter sign, and yellow lining. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 18/6/2020. Yields information about Geelong 18 and the Belmont terminus.Black and white photograph with note on the rear and an associated negative.Has written in ink on the rear "SEC Geelong Tramways, No. 18. Belmont terminus 29-7-1943"trams, tramways, geelong, belmont, tram 18 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional object - Conductor Bell Geelong - Presentation engraved, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1956
... Engraved "SEC Geelong Tramways Pres to D J Irwin D/F by BTS J Moore, Last tram 24-3-1956"...Geelong Depot Foreman closure Conductors Bell D J Irwin J M Moore Engraved "SEC Geelong Tramways Pres to D J Irwin D/F by BTS J Moore, Last tram 24-3-1956" Part of conductors bell - brass fitted with a brass threaded knob. ...Presentation to D J Irwin, the Depot Foreman at Geelong following the operation of the last tram No. 4 on 24 March 1956. Mr Irwin subsequently became the Depot Foreman in Ballarat. Would appear that the threaded knob is not part of the original conductor's bell as it does not fully screw into the bell housing. See item 9810 for the presentation of other bells to Councils.Demonstrates a presentation to depot staff at the time of the closure of the Geelong system.Part of conductors bell - brass fitted with a brass threaded knob.Engraved "SEC Geelong Tramways Pres to D J Irwin D/F by BTS J Moore, Last tram 24-3-1956"geelong, depot foreman, closure, conductors bell, d j irwin, j m moore -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramway first female employees
... Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan and Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.Black and white print on paper.The No. 2 inside a circle and 21-1 printed in ink on the reverse. GSR710/21/1/1 printed on the reverse in pencil.geelong tramways, duncan and fraser tramcar, first geelong female conductresses, tramway four button uniform jacket -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph
... Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). ...Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.Black and white print on paper.The No. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/21/1/5 and 21-5, written in pencil on the reverse.geelong tramway first conductresses, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway uniform four button jacket -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop, 1968
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National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Chinese society on Bendigo Goldfields Bendigo Joss House Bendigo Joss House Chinese on the Bendigo Gold fields National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. ...Chinese society on Bendigo Goldfields Bendigo Joss HouseNational Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. Discussions "were not very conclusive". 32198 K - Bendigo Advertiser 19 November 1983 - The Bendigo Trust to meet with the NT Central Victorian Branch to resolve issues preventing vintage tram stopover at the Chinese Joss House 3219 L - 4 Mat 1988 - The Bendigo Trust resolved to meet with three representatives of the NT Central Victoria Branch at the next meeting on 23 May 3219 M - undated pie charts of attendance statistics for the Chinese Joss House, Bendigobendigo joss house, chinese on the bendigo gold fields -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record - Geelong, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Disposal of Rolling Stock", 5/1961
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields List details the disposal or dispersal of the Geelong Tram fleet following closure in 1956. Prepared by the Ballarat office of the SEC ...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 MuseumMap, State Electricity Commission of Victoria, "Geelong & Suburbs Showing Bus Routes and former Tramway Routes", 19-3-1968
... Map or drawing titled "Geelong & Suburbs Showing Bus Routes and former Tramway Routes", dated 19-3-1968, SEC Drawing No. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Map or drawing titled "Geelong & Suburbs Showing Bus Routes and former Tramway Routes", dated 19-3-1968, SEC Drawing No. ...Map or drawing titled "Geelong & Suburbs Showing Bus Routes and former Tramway Routes", dated 19-3-1968, SEC Drawing No. VD6/144A.Demonstrates an SEC document showing a comparison between Geelong tram routes and the 1968 bus routes.Map or drawing No. VD6/144A, folded into 3.tramways, secv, geelong, buses, maps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - letter re, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways Abandonment" and "Geelong Tramways - Review", 1953
... Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. Includes Early history of Geelong, Creation of the SEC, acquisition by the SEC, agreements with Councils, proposed extensions, physical characteristics of Geelong, the Outlook for Geelong, attempts to define transport future, review of operations, with reference to financial statement, tramcars, fare schedules, employees, trams used, services supplied, passenger density, outlook, costs, possible improvements, and conclusions. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of letters and memos regarding road damage by buses in West Geelong and a report and notes regarding Geelong Tramways. Includes Early history of Geelong, Creation of the SEC ...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 MuseumLetter - Memo, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramways - Public Passenger Transport", 10/1953
... Set two SEC memos that were clipped together with item 9824. 1 - titled "Tramways - Extensions" from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 7-10-1953 - asking for survey information about housing numbers along each route and the possibility of extending the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public Passenger transport" - from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 12-10-1953 - regarding the recent inquiry in Geelong and that data regarding passenger density per hour and passengers per route would be desirable. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set two SEC memos that were clipped together with item 9824. 1 - titled "Tramways - Extensions" from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 7-10-1953 - asking for survey information about housing numbers along each route and the possibility of extending the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public Passenger transport" - from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 12-10-1953 - regarding the recent inquiry in Geelong and that data regarding passenger density per hour and passengers per route would be desirable. ...Set two SEC memos that were clipped together with item 9824. 1 - titled "Tramways - Extensions" from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 7-10-1953 - asking for survey information about housing numbers along each route and the possibility of extending the Victoria St and Mt Pleasant routes. 2 - titled "Tramways -Public Passenger transport" - from the Engineer Manager of Electricity supply department (Melbourne) to the Ballarat manager, dated 12-10-1953 - regarding the recent inquiry in Geelong and that data regarding passenger density per hour and passengers per route would be desirable. See item 9806 for this type of materials. Demonstrates SEC Head office correspondence with the Ballarat Branch office re tramways.Set of two typed memos on SECV letterhead.tramways, trams, ballarat, new tramways, passenger services, statistics, enquiry -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 5th Annual Conference", 1955
... tramways...minutes...sec...geelong...Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations. SECV Ballarat trams tramways minutes sec geelong Bendigo tramcar equipment maintenance trackwork trolley wheels motors Maximum Traction employees lamps Cleaning Twenty foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card, a typed quarto sheet and a typed loose foolscap sheet. ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Melbourne - 2/5/1955. Has a summary of actions from the 1953 (item 8057) and 1954 (item 9029) conferences. Second item is a memo regarding the date of the conference, dated 21/3/1955 and signed by P P Norris Works Manager. The typed foolscap sheet dated 5/5/1955 from the Works Supt to the Depot Foreman referring matters that require early attention - such as sponges, traction lamps, 22E brake gear, trolley wheel pressure, and survey of the Sebastopol line.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card, a typed quarto sheet and a typed loose foolscap sheet.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees, lamps, cleaning -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Ballarat", 4/1968
... Details the history of the Ballarat system, take over by the SEC and the conditions of that take over by the SEC, reconstruction, financial losses incurred by the SEC, decline in passengers, its suitability, condition of the infrastructure and rolling stock. Its unsuitability to extend, effectiveness of the Geelong conversion, ability of private bus operators, tramway employees, methods of abandonment, tram tracks, overhead and impact on the electricity supply system. ...Tramways fare sections (See Reg Item 8039) and a map showing tram and bus services - drawing No. VX4/1/1. Attached to the second copy is drawing VD6/144, showing Geelong bus routes and former tram routes. See item 8038 for the Bendigo document dated May 1968. Yield information and demonstrates the SEC's ...Details the history of the Ballarat system, take over by the SEC and the conditions of that take over by the SEC, reconstruction, financial losses incurred by the SEC, decline in passengers, its suitability, condition of the infrastructure and rolling stock. Its unsuitability to extend, effectiveness of the Geelong conversion, ability of private bus operators, tramway employees, methods of abandonment, tram tracks, overhead and impact on the electricity supply system. Dated 2/4/1968. Has a table showing the income and losses and population from 1935 to 1967, a coloured graphical presentation of tramway statistics, sheet of Fares and Charges for Ballarat. Attached to the rear of the document was an advertisement for Ballarat Tramways fare sections (See Reg Item 8039) and a map showing tram and bus services - drawing No. VX4/1/1. Attached to the second copy is drawing VD6/144, showing Geelong bus routes and former tram routes. See item 8038 for the Bendigo document dated May 1968. Yield information and demonstrates the SEC's attitude to trams in Ballarat and their finances. Report, 13 foolscap pages + three attachments stapled on left hand side, titled "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Ballarat" Two copies held.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, sec, reports, closure, history, buses, submissions -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - By-Law ammendment, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1937
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photocopy of the authorising document to amend the SEC By-law of 9/3/1937 for fare sections in Bendigo and Geelong and provision of transfers in Geelong. ...Photocopy of the authorising document to amend the SEC By-law of 9/3/1937 for fare sections in Bendigo and Geelong and provision of transfers in Geelong. Dated 23/3/1938 and signed by the SEC, Minister, and Clerk of the Executive Council.Demonstrates a document that corrected or changed a SECV By-Law regarding fares and sections.Document - single photocopied foolscap sheettramways, fares, by-laws, secv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Oral examination of motormen and Conductors", 9/1947
... tramway operations, behaviour and general knowledge. Has in the top right-hand corner (part loose) to Engineer and Manager from the Manager Geelong branch a label with a date of 29/9/1947. Yield information and demonstrates a SEC ...Provides a set of 60 questions with answers, generally Yes or No, about tramway operations, behaviour and general knowledge. Has in the top right-hand corner (part loose) to Engineer and Manager from the Manager Geelong branch a label with a date of 29/9/1947. Yield information and demonstrates a SEC training document.Document - 6 foolscap carbon copy sheets, partly glued in top left hand corner.On top right hand corner a label - part torn off.secv, trams, tramways, sec, training, drivers, conductors, behaviour -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumEphemera - Timetable, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Official Timetable Geelong", November 1937
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Gives details of the fares, transfers, luggage or parcels, lost property, times of each tram on the Newtown, West Geelong, East Geelong, Chilwell, Eastern Park, Belmont,, North, Dated Nov. 1937. Has adverts for SEC ...Gives details of the fares, transfers, luggage or parcels, lost property, times of each tram on the Newtown, West Geelong, East Geelong, Chilwell, Eastern Park, Belmont,, North, Dated Nov. 1937. Has adverts for SEC domestic appliances eg toasters, refrigerators and hot water.Yields information the 1937 tramway services in Geelong and SECV advertising domestic appliances.Printed booklet - was centre stapled - part of two timetables included within one cover. One loose sheet.secv, tramways, geelong, timetables -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 8th Annual Conference", 1958
... tramways...minutes...sec...geelong...Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations. SECV Ballarat trams tramways minutes sec geelong Bendigo tramcar equipment maintenance trackwork trolley wheels motors Maximum Traction employees Thirteen foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets. ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Bendigo - 5/5/1958. Has a summary of actions from the 1957 conference, and an Agenda. One page of a multipage document titled "Some notes on the Agenda" dated 28/4/1958 reporting on track condition, life cycle on special work, flange running sections and rail hardness. Second loose sheet follows on from the 1957 conference, - rolling stock tyres, track maintenance - joining of rails and concrete sets. Memo dated 6/6/1958 from the Works Manager to Manager Ballarat branch forwarding a copy of the minutes of the conference held in Bendigo on 5/5/1968. These minutes are not in the collection as of April 2025.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Thirteen foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets. Half size foolscap sheet - copy.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No review of SEC Tariffs while trams stay", 3-1-1963
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 3-1-1963 titled "No review of SEC Tariffs while trams stay", about there will be no reduction in power tariffs in the region while the Ballarat trams continue to operate. Gives details on additional customers in the region, tariffs were reduced in Geelong ...Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 3-1-1963 titled "No review of SEC Tariffs while trams stay", about there will be no reduction in power tariffs in the region while the Ballarat trams continue to operate. Gives details on additional customers in the region, tariffs were reduced in Geelong after the closure of trams there. Quotes the Minister of Electrical Undertakings, Mr. Reid, following Murray Byrne, MLC.Yields information about the cost of power in the Ballarat area.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, taped to a quarto sheet with rounded corners.In ink "Courier 3/1/63"secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, closure, power supply, power costs -
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Administrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Notes for 4th Annual Conference", 1954
... tramways...minutes...sec...geelong...Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations. SECV Ballarat trams tramways minutes sec geelong Bendigo tramcar equipment maintenance trackwork trolley wheels motors Maximum Traction employees Twenty five foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets. ...Set of notes for the Provincial Tramways Maintenance meeting to be held in Ballarat on 26/45/1954 and Melbourne on 3/5/1954. Has a summary of actions from the 1952 and 1953 conferences and Agenda for both meetings. Topics covered included tyres, special work, record keeping, brake parts, point blades, rails, rules for employees, windscreen wipers, lighting, testing of brake equipment, tramcar painting, trolley wheels, cash bags, limit marks at crossing loops, 22E weight distribution, employees oral questions, work hours, car tail lights, bumper bar heights, tracks, tramcar renovation, disinfection of tramcars, blinds, electrical systems, truck maintenance, castings, maintenance costs, oils and greases, and spare parts for 22E trucks. See item 9902 for Ballarat's notes re this conference.Yields information and demonstrates SEC Meeting minutes about discussions between the three Provincial operators about tramcars and operations.Twenty five foolscap typed sheets stapled in a landscape format to a folded manila card and two loose typed foolscap sheets.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, bendigo, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Tramway Drawings", 1950s
... Tramway Drawings held at Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong branches and works division Richmond." Lists each drawing with a description, generally the title, drawing number and where held. Includes MMTB drawings, MTT Ex Adelaide, and some other sources. Yields information about the tram drawings held by the SEC ...List or document titled "Tramway Drawings held at Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong branches and works division Richmond." Lists each drawing with a description, generally the title, drawing number and where held. Includes MMTB drawings, MTT Ex Adelaide, and some other sources.Yields information about the tram drawings held by the SEC.Duplicated list - 32 pages stapled within a folder and secured with masking tape.tramcars, ballarat, equipment, lists, data, drawings, geelong, bendigo
