With the compliments of The Chairman & Commissioners of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria 1948. Includes Foreword by the Hon. T. T. Hollway Premier of Victoria.History of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, inception to Dec. 1948sec, state electricity commission of victoria, tram,, victoria, melbourne, bendigo, yallourn, kiewa, morwell

''The Bendigo Tramways - A History'' (author, not named, but last page indicates that writer was 17 years of age). Eight handwritten pages; 4 pages of photo reproductions; loose sheet - broad description of 'Bendigo''; loose sheet showing ''S.E.C. Bendigo Tramways Track Diagram as at closure of system, April 1972''. Early moves to have tramway system in 1880s; battery trams operation; steam tram motors; Bendigo Tramway Company; Electric Supply Company; Route maps (''in the appendices at the end of this report'' ???); State Electricity Commission of Victoria; list of the major purchases made by the SEC from the MMB to add to the Bendigo fleet (1930 -1960) closure of tramways; Bendigo 'talking' tourist tram (Dec. 1972); Writer's notes - acknowledgementtramways, history, bendigotramway history., bendigo tramways, electric supply company, talking tourist tram. tramsways track diagram. battery trams, ellsen and co., the sandhurst and eaglehawke tramways company. mollison street. arnold street.

Objects. Two tram tickets - 8c, 13 c. State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways, A 944462, A 985872State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Provincial Tramways A 944463, A 985872. Not Transferable. This cheque must shown on demand or another fare paid. Issued subject to the By-Laws , Electricity makes life better.tramways, history, sec tram tickets., refer to 11400.1153 and 11400.1154

Demonstrates the methodology of arranging payment for casual staff in the SECForms - book of 12 stapled within orange colour covers, titled "Engagement & Termination dockets", by the SEC providing details to the Timekeeper of workmen engaged and terminated with information to register their employment along with details and their date and time of termination along with a reason. Title of document written in blue indelible pencil on the front cover.trams, tramways, forms, employment, employment forms, sec

Report - typed foolscap, only page 1 of the document titled “Reconstruction work carried out by Commission Since Reconstruction” giving the history of the SEC takeover of the tramways, purchase of trams ex the MMTB, rails, bolt on check and costs. Could have been made either late 1930's or during the 1950's when the system was being considered for closure.trams, tramways, sec, reconstruction, maintenance, rails, tramcars, costs, mmtb

Set of five books that were the property of Jock Menzies, a SEC Ballarat driver. .1 - same as btm3655 - "Rules of the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association" - 1939. .2 - same as btm3135 - "The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association / Agreement / Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong" - 1937 .3 - same btm3112 - "Electric Tramways of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria By-Law No. 1" - August 1951. .4 - same as btm3068 - "State Electricity Commission of Victoria - Tramways - Rules Governing Employees - May 1936" .5 - same as btm3116 - "Rules Governing Employees" - see btm8078i1.pdf for a full scan of the book. This version is slightly different to other versions,All items have notations on the cover and inside - notes made by Jock.trams, tramways, ballarat, geelong, bendigo, atmoea, unions, agreements, uniforms, sec, rules, regulations, by laws, motormen, conductors

Yields information about the impacts of the closure of the Geelong system to provide "speaking notes" for Ballarat and Bendigo Managers., Yields information about the impacts of the closure of the Geelong system to provide "speaking notes" for Ballarat and Bendigo Managers.Memorandum, from Engineer and Manager to Acting Manager Ballarat dated 31/5/1957, titled "Tramways" report in an article in "The Transport Journal" April 1957 issue reporting on the replacement of the SEC Operated Geelong trams by private buses, costs, new buses by each operators and the additional taxes earned by Government as a result - eg seat taxes and registration fees.trams, tramways, geelong, buses, closure, regulations

Demonstrates documentation and methods used to prepare annual reports for each SEC tram system.Report - 9 sheets, (8 foolscap), titled "Annual Report - Bendigo Tramways", dated 30/6/1956. Memo dated 31/10/1956 to the Ballarat office. Report signed by J H Sutherland. Report comprises information on Rolling stock, and Tram depot Maintenance, painting, spare parts ex Geelong, tram track maintenance including personnel numbers, overhauls, traffic, personnel, accidents, injuries and lost property. A separate report is provided for overhead. trams, tramways, bendigo, annual reports, rolling stock, traffic staff, trackwork, personnel, accidents, overhead, tramcars, maintenance

Demonstrates a consultation process and yields information about the process that saw the eventual take over of the ESCo and MESCo tramways by the SECMinutes - 23 carbon copy foolscap sheets - minutes or transcript of a meeting between the SEC and the City of Ballarat and Borough of Sebastopol 28/10/1929 to regarding the SEC take over and agreements with the locals councils, pending authorisation by Parliament. Sir John Monash led the SEC group Has a list of attendees. trams, tramways, minutes, sec, geelong, ballarat, bendigo, city of ballaarat, borough of sebastopol

Item headed "Mrs Sylvia Mitchell Entertained" report on the success of the fundraising by Sylvia, the presentation on 30/9/1944 at the Rowing Club, the fund raising procession and Gala day, and the Gala Ball held in Melbourne Town Hall. Also reports on the Bendigo candidate, Mrs Dorothy Rosewarne who raised 1725 pounds. Has photos of the Treasure Tram and the procession float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising by Sylvia Mitchell for the Red Cross Prisoners of War fund.Magazine cutting from the SEC News for October 1944 page 11 pasted onto a ruled sheet of scrap paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross, dorothy rosewarne, parades, processions

Yields information about the start or typed input for the printed instruction book to Inspectors issued in 1951.Typed quarto sheet titled "Instructions for Tramways Traffic Inspectors (Issued 1951)", one of at least two or more sheets, covers behaviour, dress, standards, employees, methods of instructions, discipline, ticket checking and tram driving. Headed SEC Provincial Tramways. Formed the input for "Instructions for Tramway Traffic Inspectors", see Reg Item 611trams, tramways, sec, instructions, inspectors, drivers, conductors, training, management

Yields information about the control of traffic in the City of Ballarat and driving of motor cars.Two page duplicated instruction - Ballarat Traffic Code - dated 1/8/1939 issued by the SEC to driver's of Commission vehicles about the traffic rules to apply in Ballarat. Has definitions, stopping, giving way, driving with trams, passing vehicles, right turns, parking, safety zones, Sturt St and general behaviour.trams, tramways, sec, instructions, safety zone, tram stops, motor vehicles

Yields information about the provision of the tramway management by the SEC and Mr. Les Denmead., Yields information about the provision of the tramway management by the SEC and Mr. Les Denmead.Carbon copy of a Memorandum dated 3/10/1962 to the Manager North Western Region (Bendigo) advising that the Ballarat Tramway Superintendent, Les Denmead will act in the position of Departmental Tramways Superintendent and will come to Melbourne as required. Sheet has rounded corners and date stamped 4 Oct. 1962.trams, tramways, personnel, management, ballarat, bendigo, tramway superintendent

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Set of three memorandums to the Engineer & Manager, from the Manager Ballarat Branch: 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 15 and 17/9/1962 (dated 24/9/1962) 2 - ditto one cutting and editorial of 19//9/1962 (dated 17/9/1962) See Reg Item 7893 for these items. Both sheets have rounded corners.trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, Cr Roff and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with three newspaper cuttings, two letters to the Editor and The Courier, Ballarat editorial concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system September. 1962. 1 - Tram abolition from "Concerned" - 15/9/62 2 - Save the Trams - W. E. Roff, Save the Trams Committee - 18/9/62 3 - Editorial - "Like chess, the next tram move's up to someone - 17/9/62 - about the politics behind the move, car used, passenger numbers and notes Cr. Roff. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Set of three memorandums to the Engineer & Manager, from the Manager Ballarat Branch: 1 - enclosing a cutting from The Courier, 6 and 8/9/1962 (dated 14/9/1962) 2 - ditto one cutting and editorial of 30/8, 31/8, 1/9 and 3/9 (dated 6/9/1962) 3 - ditto cuttings from 25/8 and 28/8 (dated 3/9/1962) See Reg Item 7895 and 7897 for these items. Both sheets have rounded corners.trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system September. 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - "Trams and transport" - Editorial 2 - "Councils Share Tram Retention Problem" - discussions between the City and Sebastopol. Quotes Cr. Mills and Cr. Nicholson 3 - "Plans for TLC Conference" - discussions by Trades Hall in Mildura during Oct. 4 - Letter - Tram Battler - re pensioners and sermons 5 - Letter - Trammie - fare increases 6 - Letter - W. J. Parsons - re tram operations and church services 7 - Letter - Old Digger - Geelong services 8 - Letter - Retired teacher - safety and response to Old Digger. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, unions

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Memorandum to the Engineer & Manager, from the Manager Ballarat Branch: Enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 15/8, 17/8 and 18/8 (Memo dated 22/8/2020) See Reg Item 7895 and 7897 for these items. Sheet has rounded corners.trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system August and September. 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - "Our trams have historic and tourist value" - recent ARHS visit and San Francisco 2 - W. Parsons - travelling on rough trams compared to buses 3 - SAH - response to above letter - limited buses in Norman estate and church services 4 - Public Spirited - tram services in general 5 - W. Parsons - supporting buses 6 - Old Digger - response to above 7 - W. Parsons - ditto - getting off track! closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec

Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier., Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier.Set of four documents concerning the derailment of tram 35 on 26/6/1952 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts. All documents have rounded corners. .1 - Memorandum on SEC paper, light green sheet, dated 18/7/1962 from the Engineer and Manager of the SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, regarding the Courier's reports and the Parliamentary report. .2 - Memorandum on a green sheet forwarding Press cuttings and the Work's Superintendent's report re the derailment. .3 - Handwritten report dated 4/7/1962 re the derailment, three sheets on ruled paper, cause of the derailment, works to repair, derailment of 36 at the same location on 3/7 (twice), trackwork issues, track repairs being undertaken and comments re The Courier's reporting. Signed by W. Linaker. May have been the draft pending typing. .4 - Plain sheet with three newspaper clippings - all 4/7/1962 a - "putting off evil day" - questioning the track maintenance as a precursor to closure. Supportive of the trams. b - "Off the Lines" - reporting on the derailment of tram 36 twice that day. c - "Two Tram Derailments" - photo of tram 36, side on view, derailed. trams, tramways, sec, trackwork, derailments, accidents

Memorandum and a copy of a report concerning a "Question to be asked without notice by A. T Evans Esq MLA in the Legislative Assembly on 2nd May 1962". All with rounded corners. .1 - Memo dated SEC paper typed, sending to Ballarat a copy of the Question and response. .2 - Copy of the question and response on heat sensitive paper, concerning the suggestion of the AETA to use in Ballarat trams ex Footscray and that the State does an independent survey prior to any potential closure of the Ballarat system. Response from The Minister, responding to the suggestion, trams unsuitable, economics, and that a bus service to the satisfaction of the TRB is proposed.trams, tramways, closure, letters, aeta, footscray, parliament

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 5 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system May 1962. All from The Courier. 1 - Report 3-5-62 re the Question in the House by Tom Evans - trams unsuitable and the SEC will see that there is an appropriate bus service. 2 - "Perpetuating an evil" - 3-5-62 - about primary industries and issues with the Common Market in Europe 3 - "Tram Deputation" - 9-5-62 - planned deputation to Premier Bolte to be delayed to after his return from OS 4 - "Save the Trams" - 12-5-62 - Wendouree Progress Association, re trams and favoured an inquiry 5 - "Look well ahead with car park plans" - 17-5-62 (spread over two separate items) - proposal to roof the Alfred Hall car parking site through a Lease, re SEC letting the tracks deteriorate, a bus terminal and car park development. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, car parking, alfred hall, buses, x class

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal, an AETA visit and lunch hour services.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system April and May 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Tramway renewals would cost 2.5m" - 18-4-62 - quote from Leader in the Legislative Council the previous day, Mr. Chandler, to upgrade tracks and trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo. 2 - "Old Trams" - The Age - 13/4/62 - about the proposed replacement of trams and their services 3 - "Coming Events" - 19-4-62 - reporting on item 1, six month delay as the motion has not been tabled - use them or loose them attitude. 4 - "Their Hobby is Electric Traction" - 23-4-62 - about the visit of about 84 members of the AETA to Ballarat, visiting Ballarat and Bendigo, 2nd hand trams, met by Mr. Denmead 5 - "Tram Services" - letter 4-5-62 - trams not departing on time at Lunch hour and other issues 6 - "Tram Times" - 5-562 - by R. Courtney local Secretary of the Union, about the lunch hour services - delayed by inspectors to assist the public 7 - "Tram Times" - 8-5-62 - concerning the lunch hour one minute delay and has not be late back to work. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, lunch hour, aeta

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 6/4, 7/4, 10/4, 11/4 (dated 11/4/62) See Reg Item 7912 for these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal, possible Trolley Buses from Adelaide.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system April 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - "Saving the Trams" - 7-4-62 - about staffing and bus services 2 - "GBA to support Saving of Trams" - 7/4/62 - Greater Ballarat Association decides to support the tram services - quotes President Mr B C Hedgcock. 3 - "Tram support" - 13-4-62 - Amalgamated Engineering Union support for the trams. 4 - "Decision on Trams Postponed" - 13-4-62 - advising that the Minister of Electrical Undertakings advised that the motion to close the Ballarat system has been delayed by 6 months 5 - "Trams and buses" - 13-4-62 - quoting Mr Risson that trams are safer and comparing them to buses. 6 - "Save the Trams" - 16-4-62 - support from the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council 7 - "Trolley Bus Offer" - 16-4-62 - reporting on the offer of the MTT Adelaide of surplus trolley buses to the City - not well received. 8 - "Bendigo Tram Loss" - 16-4-62 - SEC reporting on Bendigo loss. closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, greater ballarat association, unions, trolley buses, adelaide, bendigo

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 28/3 (dated 30/3/62) .2 - ditto for 4/4 and 5/4 (dated 6/4/1962) See Reg Item 7914 for these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March - April 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. 1 - 28-3-62 - a complaint and support by Mrs E Shann, Victorian Radio and Television 2 - "Keep our Trams" - 4-4-62 - two letters about use of the trams by senior citizens and the SEC finances 3 - "More on Trams" - 5-4-62 - drivers assisting prams off buses and other bus issues, noted the recent closure of Footscray 4 - "The Black Hill Progress Association" 0 5-4-672 - Trams Best, quotes Mr. Hodder 5 - "Premier Replies" - 6-4-62 - Bolte would be pleased give consideration to the Borough's concerns 6 - "Save the Trams" - 6-4-62 - reporting on responses to council from a number of bodies 7 - "Trams and Buses"- letter about poor bus services in Geelongclosure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, black hill, geelong

Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system., Yields information about the method of advising SEC Management of letters to the Editor concerning the possible closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Set of Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 26/3 and 27/3 (dated 28/3/62) .2 - ditto for 22/3 (dated 23/3/1962) .3 - ditto for 19/3, 20/3 and 21/3 (dated 21/3/62) .4 - ditto 17/3 (dated 19/3) See Reg Item 7917 for some of these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March - March 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise. Most of the cuttings glued onto the sheet. 1 - 17/3/1962 - "Discussion on trams" - report and photo on the Save the Trams Committee - photo of J Restawick (Trades Hall), Cr. J E Tuppen (Sebastopol), S Miller (Pensioners Association), Cr Tom Evans, Vance Dickie, Cr W. E Roff (Ballarat), Robert Joshua, Murray Byrne, Gordon Scott. Refers to the front page story. 2 - "Unanimity in City (19-3-62), report on meeting and that the City would fight to retain the tramways 3 - "Need for Trams (20-3-62) - Senior Citizens wanted the tramway Mrs N Kierath reported 4 - "Mothers Join Tram Protest (20-3-62), Urquhart St School Mothers re tram 5 - "Trams and Buses" - W J Parsons, use of trolley buses, USA tram lines and extensions and H J Bromley - rather idiosyncratic letter. 6 - "DLP Back Councils" - local DLP support report. 7 - "Save the Trams" - trams help to support aged citizens. 8 - "Tram Deputation" - Bolte asked to receive a deputation from Ballarat and Bendigo Councils.closure, letter to the editor, editorial, sec, councils, city of ballaarat

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views., Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.Memorandums to the Engineer & Manager from the Ballarat Manager, on green paper - all with rounded corners. 1 - enclosing cuttings from The Courier, 14/3, 15/3 and 16/3 (dated 16/3/62) See Reg Item 7920 for these items. trams, tramways, closure, letter to the editor, editorial