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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, The Courier Ballarat
... Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972...Track removal...The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal...Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972... the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat ...The newspaper cutting shows the nature of the track removal in Lydiard St North, Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated tramway system. Cutting not dated. Date based on an Tender advert on the rear, July 1972.Demonstrates the method of track removal, most likely by the Country Roads Board July 1972 Cutting from The Courier, Ballarat.Newspaper cutting - Cutting - track removal Ballarat 1972, Lydiard St North. track removal, lydiard st north, ballarat, tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 7 - track removal, Lilian Butler, c1971 to 1972
... 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 7 - track removal... Track Removal...Series of 7 photos showing track removal following... cardboard mounts of track removal works in Ballarat, c1971 to 1972... track removal following the closure of the Ballarat Tram system ...Series of 7 photos showing track removal following the closure of the Ballarat Tram system.Yields information about the removal of the tram tracks in the city area.Set of 7 colour slides - 1 x Agfa blue and white plastic slide mount, 4 Hanimex cardboard mounts and 2 Kodachrome cardboard mounts of track removal works in Ballarat, c1971 to 1972 .1 - Saw cutting the road pavement at the Dawson St Crossover. .2 - Rolling the crushed rock pavement in Sturt St after track removal - near Doveton St. .3 - Track repairs or starting to remove the railway crossing at Lydiard St North - has an SEC truck in the background and the Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd General Carriers building in the background. .4 - commencing work on the Dawson St Crossover removal with St Patrick's Cathedral in the background. .5 - as for .2 .6 - L. G. Pearce excavating track near Dawson St. .7 - ditto Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, track removal, dawson st, trackwork, sturt st, level crossings, lydiard st north -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB Back in action on tram track removal", Jan. 1972
... "CRB Back in action on tram track removal"...Track Removal... ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ??, titled "CRB Back in action on tram track removal". Item reports on the commencement of removal of tram tracks from Sturt St. the previous day. Would have been dated late January 1972, (Refer item 2214.2 dated 2/2/1972). Work began between Doveton and Armstrong St. Quotes CRB Chairman Mr. R. Donaldson, CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. The City Council had said the work between Lydiard and Dawson St. was regarded as the most urgent. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts, early 1972
... track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts... Track Removal...Digital image (and copy print) of track removal... the track removal during early 1972 at the corner of Sturt ...Yields information about the track removal during early 1972 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets and the equipment used.Digital image (and copy print) of track removal at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts, Feb. 1972 with the National Mutual and other buildings in the background. Has a "dragline" type excavator, crane and truck carrying rails in the photograph. Possibly originally a Courier Photograph. See Reg Item 2214 for work at this intersection 2/2/1972. From the Victoria Collections website - sourced by Ron Scholten July 2014.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, lydiard st north -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN
... BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN.... Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so... Advertiser, (date unknown. Photograph of track removal next ...Newspaper clipping, Bendigo Advertiser, (date unknown. Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so that the bridge may be restored.person, individual, basil miller -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, The Met, "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St", 14/10/1986 12:00:00 AM
... "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper...Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction... sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover ...Typed notice on an A4 sheet, titled "Track Reconstruction - Removal of Crossover in the Upper Esplanade at Acland St" advising crews of the work and the alterations to services for Moreland, Kew Cotham Road and North Richmond Services. Signed by B. Moore Regional Operations Manager Southern of the MTA Tram and Bus Division, dated 14/10/1986. Notice D 3953Has in to the top right hand corner in ink "72Drv Sun"trams, tramways, trackwork, mta, st kilda, luna park -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Eight years to clear tram tracks", 22/09/1971
... Track Removal... of the CRB. Notes that work on the removal of tracks in Sturt St had... the removal of track in Ballarat and Bendigo. ... on the removal of tracks in Sturt St had commenced this week. The second ...Titled "Eight years to clear tram tracks", about the time planned to remove tram tracks in Ballarat by the CRB on their roads. Notes agreement with the SEC, mentions the Minister for Fuel and Power Mr. Balfour, cost $1.25million, quotes Mr. Oppy of the CRB. Notes that work on the removal of tracks in Sturt St had commenced this week. The second cutting includes a photo of a Mr G Hettich saw cutting the road surface - note the use of the term "instruments" in the caption.Yields information about the starting of track removal in Sturt St Ballarat and later on in other parts of the system, following closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, about 22/9/1971, about the removal of track in Ballarat and Bendigo. Has the newspaper source on the top edge in ink.crb, sturt st, closure, dismantling, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Removing the Lines", 19/10/1971
... Tram Track Removal...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal... and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol ...Newspaper clipping and photograph shows the removal of track in Albert St Sebastopol. It notes the work is being done by a contractor for the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the track removal in Sebastopol.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 19/10/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, tram track removal, borough of sebastopol -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Feb. 1972
... Tram Track Removal...Black and white photograph of the removal of track... the removal of the track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard ...Yields information about the removal of the track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard streets in Feb. 1972.Black and white photograph of the removal of track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets - used in The Courier, Wednesday 2/2/1972. Shows the traffic arrangement and equipment used to remove the track. See Reg Item 2214.2 for the press cutting.Has the stamp of The Courier on the rear.trams, tramways, tram track removal, sturt st, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Paul McConville, Removal of Bridge St track, July 2023
... Removal of Bridge St track...Track Removal...Set of five digital images of the removal of track...Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track... of the removal of track in Bridge St Ballarat as part ...Set of five digital images of the removal of track in Bridge St Ballarat as part of the redevelopment of the area and its reopening to motor car traffic July 2023. See also August 2023 issue of Fares Please! page 15 for other photos and page 4 for a short item. Photos by Paul McConville and Richard Gilbert.Yields information about the redevelopment of Bridge St Ballarat from a Mall back to an open road.Set of five digital images showing the removal of the track in Bridge St Ballarat.tramways, ballarat, bridge st, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt S, Jan. 1972
... Track Removal... the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. Items 2214.2 and 2215 showing a photo of tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt St around Doveton / Armstrong St. Has Myers and Town Hall in the background. Loose rail and sleepers in the picture. Courier photograph taken 25/1/1972. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. See Reg Item 3780 for a print of the Courier Photograph.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines", 23/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". Reports on the proposal of the CRB to cover the tram lines in Bridge St. late next week. Advises that the track would not be dug out, but covered with a hot mix seal. Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer Mr. E. Oppy. Were a number of problems in removing the lines from Bridge St., and proposal of Council to convert it to a pedestrian mall. Also noted proposal to remove lines in Sturt St. West and work was proceeding in Sturt St. track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st, bridge st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hazard outlined", 29/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 29/2/1972 titled "Hazard Outlined" with a photo showing a trip hazard in Sturt St. as a result of the removal of the tram lines. CRB advised pending an additional layer of hotmix. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Digging deep", 23/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Thursday 23/3/1972 titled "Digging deep" with a photo showing the excavation of the former tram lines near the Drummond St intersection in Sturt St. Photo taken looking east along the south side of Drummond St. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Sturt St. reconstruction', 28/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday 28/3/1972 titled "Sturt St. reconstruction" showing a photo of the hot mix surfacing work in Sturt St. at the intersection with Lydiard St. Has the Town Hall in the background. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram tracks go in Victoria St.", 31/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 31/5/1972, titled "Tram tracks go in Victoria St." showing a photograph of an excavator removing the tram rails in Victoria St. Ballarat. Assistant Divisional Engineer for the CRB Mr. W. J. Gardner advised that the CRB had begun work in its area of responsibility and work should be complete by the end of June. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New look for Lydiard St", 22/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 22/2/1972, titled "New look for Lydiard St". Reports on the acceptance by the City of Ballaarat of a tender from P. Kennedy for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard St. North. City Engineer Mr. R. J. Sharp advised the street would be reconstructed between Mair and Macarthur St. with new kerbs and a full width seal. track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Almost a dry run", 28/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Wednesday 28/6/1972, titled "Almost a dry run" showing a photograph of road machinery parked in the middle of Victoria St. during heavy rain the previous day. Work in removing tram line was completed the previous Monday, but the surfacing had yet to be completed. Photo taken looking east near the Rodier St. intersection. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, tram track removal, crb, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A last look at the tram tracks", 4/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 4/7/1972, titled "A last look at the tram tracks" showing a photograph of the City of Ballaarat Mayor, Cr. Chisholm walking along Lydiard St. at the north end of the Macarthur St. loop prior to their removal. Work was expected to commence the following Monday and will take about 8 months. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02. Item has been folded for inclusion within a scrap book. Has a piece of plain paper Secured to the back of the portion that was not Secured to the scrap book itself.track removal, tram track removal, crb, lydiard st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram No. 37 off to Sydney", "Move for speed removal of tram lines", 28/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Bogie Trams Track Removal .1 Newspaper clipping from the Courier ....1 Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Tram No. 37 off to Sydney", 28/9/1971. Has a photo of the tram being loaded in Wendouree Parade with two cranes. Gives a short history of the tram. .2 - on front page - "Move for speed removal of tram lines" and the possibility of borrowing funds to enable their removal more quickly rather than that agreed to with the SEC. Quotes Crs. Chisholm and Pittard.tramcars, sydney, sper, closure, bogie trams, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "$120,000 to take up lakeside tram lines", 25/10/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways BTPS Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 25/10/1972 about the acceptance of a tender of $78,081 for the removal of tram lines in Wendouree Parade and three adjoining streets. Cost of materials supplied estimated to be more $42,550, giving a total of more than $120,000. Contractor - P. Kennedy Pty Ltd. Various roadworks to be undertaken detailed in the article by Mr. Sharp, City Engineer. Mentions retention of tramway track for the BTPS (given as the Ballarat Tramway Protection Society)date in blue ink of "25/10/72" in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, btps, track removal, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Lines ripped up", 14/01/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal... Parade Track removal Carlton St. date in red ink of "14/1/73 ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 14/1/1973 - photo of tram lines being ripped up between the end of the Carlton St. terminus in Wendouree Parade and Hamilton Ave. The Olympic monument in the background. Has a small caption about the work going on with the photograph.date in red ink of "14/1/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, track removal, carlton st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, No headline - but depot Tram Lines ripped up, 13/02/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal... the demolition or removal of the track in Wendouree Parade and how ...Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track in Wendouree Parade and how it was done.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 13/2/1973- photo of tram lines being ripped up in Wendouree Parade at what would appear to be the site of Depot Loop, though possibly at the junction for the SEC depot. Has a point casting in the foreground and the church on the corner of Forest St. in the background. Has arm of excavator and a worker crossing the ripped up track as well. On top has a caption small note about the work and reference to Lydiard St. works.date in pencil of "13/2/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, wendouree parade, track removal, sec depot, depot loop -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover the Tramlines" - letter to the Editor, 2/10/1973 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... St. Tram Line Removal Track Removal Reinstatement date ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, of 2/10/73 - letter to the Editor - from a Mrs. S. A. Howard of Baird Street Ballarat, asking the tramlines in Barkly St. Ballarat be covered over rather than removed, just in case that are needed in the future. Notes that this was done in Sydney.date in blue ink of "2/1073" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, barkly st., tram line removal, track removal, reinstatement -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No more tram track works this year", 10/11/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... that no more work on the removal of tram tracks in Sturt St... Roads Board Track Removal Dismantling Hand stamped in black ink ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 10/11/1971 advising that no more work on the removal of tram tracks in Sturt St. will be undertaken by the Country Roads Board until early next year (1972). Quotes CRB Divisional Engineer (E.T.Oppy), saying that requests had been received from Council and shop keepers that Christmas shopping not be interrupted by roadworks. Mentions the period over which works were to be undertaken to remove the tram tracks (8 years), hope to do it in a shorter period of time, wet weather interfering with progress and agreements being negotiated by the Councils in Ballarat, Bendigo, the CRB and the SEC.Hand stamped in black ink "10 Nov. 1971" on right hand edge.trams, tramways, sec, country roads board, track removal, dismantling -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Closure Track ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 18/9/1971 that the Country Roads Board will begin removal of the tram lines in Sturt St. commencing Wednesday, the following week. This was announced by Cr. Chisholm the previous day. Work to begin at Dawson St and work towards the City. The Council had also decided to experiment with free centre of the road parallel parking on a restricted basis.In blue ink in the top right hand corner of the item - 'Sat / 18/9/71'trams, tramways, closure, track removal, country roads board, city of ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Busy days ahead for Ballarat", 18/12/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Track Removal Sturt St City of Ballaarat Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier Editorial of 18/12/1971 about the reconstruction of Sturt St. to remove the tram tracks and the debate about whether cars should park along the central median strip. Dec 19 was the start of the annual SEC grant for road restoration in the Ballarat area where tram track are located. Discussion over whether there should be centre of the road parking.trams, tramways, road works, track removal, sturt st, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Man Injured", 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Accidents Track removal ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972, titled "Man injured". Item features a story with a photo of a man injured when a piece of tram rail being removed at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts fell from the truck. Suffered multiple fractures. Has a photo of the man being lifted onto an ambulance stretcher with the ambulance alongside. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.accidents, track removal, ambulances -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Traffic works at Grenville, 10/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track removal Traffic control ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 10/2/1972. Item features a story with a photo of about the new traffic patterns at the Sturt St - Grenville St intersection following painting of lines to direct traffic following removal of the tram lines. Photo shows the Dickins Food Store (Supermarket) in the background. One of large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, traffic control -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB tram work done this year", 16/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal CRB Sturt St ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated Tuesday 16/5/1972, titled "CRB tram work done this year". Item reporting on the plans of the CRB regarding the pace of removing the tram track on their roads. Quotes Divisional Engineer, Mr. E. T. Oppy that work should be completed by the end of the financial year. Reports on plans for Victoria St., Sturt St., Sturt St. West. One of a large group of newspaper cuttings from John Bainbridge, 7/4/02.track removal, crb, sturt st, sturt st west, victoria st