Demonstrates how the SEC used signage to convey instructions to passengers and confirm the advice of the conductor.A brass metal plate sign with stenciled lettering and border lines etched and painted black. A small hole has been drilled in each of the corners to enable fixing to the tram car. The reverse has remnants of glue and timber fragments from past adhesion.tram signs, tram cars, tram safety signs

Image held by David Critchley of Ballarat ESCo No. 9, possibly at the Gardens, Kiosk in the background. Has passengers getting off on the "wrong side". All the passengers are well dressed, indicating attending a possible event. The tram has a roof advertisement for "The Argus" newspaper. Is the sign by the tram a "Safety Zone" sign? David's notes indicates c1926. See also Reg Item 6101 and 5435 for other images of a tram fitted with a mullion in each saloon window.Yields information about an ESCo tramcar ex Sydney tramways in Ballarat and the way passengers were managed c1926.Digital image of a photograph. trams, tramways, esco, wendouree parade, tram 9

Geelong No. 37 at Corner of Ryrie and Moorabool Streets 3/11/1953, showing 'East' on destination. Tram not well exposed. Stopped by a centre of the road pole marked as a tram stop, with 'Safety Zone' sign in foreground. Outside Mayfair School of Dancing building. Photo by Keith Kings.In Blue ink 'Geelong was closed early 1956' in top left hand corner. In base 'Geelong No. 37, on 'EAST' Cr Ryrie &b Moorabool Sts City, 3/11/53, Maximum traction 1/50 f11' Stamped on top edge, 'K.S.Kings No. K(a)(7)'tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, maximum traction, tram 37

Photograph of Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo) Ballarat tram 18 in Wendouree Parade with the Gardens Kiosk in the background. Tram has a roof advertisement for Monosylk hosiery. There is a safety zone sign and two gentlemen standing alongside. The safety zone and line markings are unusual in Ballarat where passengers alighted or boarded on the lake side of the roadway. A related item could be 5904 which shows ESCo tram 9 offloading passengers on the "wrong side" for Ballarat at this location and a sign in position. Possibly a special event or a trial. Photo possibly mid 1920sYields information about the use of a safety zone sign in Ballarat and tram 18Laminated laser print photograph black and whitesafety zone, wendouree parade, ballarat, tram 18, esco, events, monosvlk

Yields information about the instructions about tram operations, safety instructions and leaving trams.Two foolscap duplicated sheets titled "Special Order to Motormen (49/1)" giving instructions regarding 1) Responsibility (for trams), 2) Relief on the road, 3) Controller key, 4) Air brake handle, 5) leaving tram unattended with definition, general precautions, special precautions - such as parking the tram at Lydiard St North, parking trams at City Loop and 6) an explanation on the braking system at either end of the tram. Undated. Printed from wax stencil and stapled along the top edge. Signed by F. K. White Manager. See Reg Item 261 for 9-1961 issue and Reg item 3459 for a Jan. 1961 issue. trams, tramways, braking, instructions, sec, emergency, driver training

Yields information about the type of instruction issued to crews and demonstrates important safety issues in regard to the position of point blades at junctions.Typed notice on Quarto paper, titled "Notice for Motormen/Conductors and Conductors" about the need to reset the depot junction points for the through road. Dated 30/5/1951 and signed by the Branch Tramway Superintendent.trams, tramways, depot, safety, points, wendouree parade, instructions

Yields information about the type of instruction issued to crews and demonstrates how trams returning to the depot were to be managed.Typed notice on Quarto paper, titled "Tramways - Depot Operations" detailing the operations for the return of trams to the depot and the allocation of roads" and the use of the notice board. Dated 18/1/1961. Signed by the Works Superintendent.trams, tramways, depot, safety, tramcars, wendouree parade, instructions

Photograph of Geelong No. 23 in Ryrie St with the destination of West and tram 3 to Newtown. Note the Safety Zone sign. Photo by Hugh Ballment 25/5/1954. In the background are the Bank of NSW, Harclays Fashion Salon and Mrs Elliott Milliner.Yields information about trams 23 and 3 in Ryrie St.Slide - Kodak cardboard mountIn ink "#23, Ryrie St?, SEC Geelong, 25/5/1954" and Hugh Ballment stamp.tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 23, tram 3

Photo of SECV Geelong trams 6 and 1 in Ryrie St just east of Moorabool St. The eastbound track along Ryrie St was built with railway rail, made by BHP in the early 1920s as grooved rail was not obtainable at the time. Car 1 is on the Newtown - Eastern Park run, as is car 6 with the conductor having forgotten to change the destination. Photographer unknown, 1950s. Note the two safety zones, and the tram stop sign on the centre pole. In the background is the Geelong Gas Co. offices.Yields information about Geelong trams 1 and 6 in Ryrie St.Black and white photograph with printers dates on the rear. on rear in ink "East line built with 80lb railway track not grooved rail 1922"geelong, tramways, ryrie st, tram 1, tram 6

Photo of SECV Geelong tram 1 in Ryrie St just to the east of Moorabool St intersection before its next trip to Newtown, c1955. The T&G building, Geelong Wool or Mayfair, Geelong Gas Co., and Heide & Son cycle shop are in the background. Note the Safety Zone sign by the tram. Photographer unknown.Yields information about Geelong tram 1 and Ryrie St near Moorabool St.Black and White photograph with printers marks on the rear, printed on AGFA paper.geelong, tramways, ryrie st, tram 1

Photo of a SECV Geelong tram 3 at the intersection of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts. The tram has the destination of East. Two safety zone signs are visible and another Duncan & Fraser tram can be seen in Moorabool St. The tram has been fitted with tail lights but remains in the green and cream livery.Yields information about Geelong tram 3 and the intersection of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts.Black and white photograph with printers marks on the rear and a handwritten note.in ink on the rear "1951"geelong, tramways, tram 3, ryrie st, moorabool st

Photo of Geelong trams 39, 16, and another single trucker in Ryrie St just to the east of Moorabool St. Tram 39 has the destination of East, while tram 16 will turn right to go to the Beach. The Fiat on the left gives a date of 1954/55. In the background are the ANZ Bank, L N Hill clothing, Bon Accord delicatessen, and a sign for Stirling Paints. An Inspector is standing in the Safety Zone, with the driver of 16 looking at him. Photographer unknown.Yields information about Geelong trams 39, 16 and Ryrie St.Black and white photograph with printers marks on the rear. Printed on Kodak paper.geelong, tramways, ryrie st, tram 39, tram 16

84 page, printed report on white art paper - titled "Ministry of Transport Authority Annual Reports 1982/83" for the: Victorian Railways Board Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Country Roads Board Transport Regulation Board Road Safety and Traffic Authority Railway Construction and Property Board Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority This document represented the final report of the listed authorities who were abolished on 30/6/1983 and replaced by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, State Transport Authority, the Road Traffic Authority and the Road Construction Authority. Signed by the Minister S.M. Crabb. Has on the inside cover, a stapled With Compliments slip with the name of Race Mathews MP typed in.On front cover in pencil, "142 4 Sept 84'trams, tramways, mmtb, vr, annual reports

The photo taken at the corner of Moorabool and Malop Streets is looking south along Moorabool St. Shows Geelong tram 4 with the destination of North, about to turn into Malop St with several passengers boarding the tram. In the background is a safety zone sign, the Solomons store, the T&G building, and many angle-parked motor cars. The T&G building is finished. The bar traffic lights don’t appear to be at the Moorabool and Ryrie St corner yet so the photo was taken between 1934 and 1939Yields information about Geelong late 1930s and tramway operations.Black and white photograph - plain back.geelong, moorabool st, malop st, tramways, tram 4, safety zone

The photo shows Geelong tram No.15 in Moorabool St, before turning into Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. A lady passenger is boarding. The tram has a Pay as you enter sign. In the background is the Bank of NSW. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948Yields information about the Geelong tram 15Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 77". Ken Magor stamp as well" tramways, trams, geelong, tram 15, moorabool st, geelong tramway

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north and the corner of Ryrie St. In the view is tram No. 17 and another tram further north. Note the safety zone sign. In the view is the T&G building, the Bank of NSW, with a sign "Service for the Sick". The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. Photo c1950.Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St c1950.Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 17, geelong tramway

Photograph of Bendigo Tram 13, at Charing Cross with the City Club Hotel and the City Family Hotel in the background. A Safety Zone sign can be seen.Yields information about Bendigo tram 13 and Charing Cross during the 1950s. Photograph, black and white on Velox PaperHas Ken Magor stamp and negative number "1723" written in.tramways, trams, bendigo, charing cross, tram 13, bendigo tramway

The photo shows Geelong tram 23 (EAST) in Ryrie St at the corner with Moorabool St. The photographer notes that the tram is in its unconverted format. In the background is the T&G building and Belcher's Corner building. A Safety Zone sign is in the view by the pedestrian. Photo by Keith Kings 8/1/1955, photo number L(l)(3)Yields information about Geelong 23 and Ryrie St.Black and white photograph with notes on rear.See rear image and context.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, tram 23, moorabool st, geelong tramway

Yields information about the provision of safety spectaculars to SEC staff., Yields information about the provision of safety spectaculars to SEC staff.Memorandum on Electricity Supply Department letterhead, foolscap, from the Manager of the Commercial Division to the Branch Manager with a copy to the Tram Depot Foreman, dated 16-7-1959, about the provision of eye protection spectacles to staff and the type of spectacles to be issued as a stores item. Signed E. Burgesstrams, tramways, personnel, safety, stories

Set of 12 colour views of Geelong on a folded strip, glued within a colour printed cover, titled "A Souvenir of Geelong", printed on both sides of the strip. Booklet printed with an address area on rear. Produced by Nulcolorvue Productions, Mentone, Victoria. The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured. On the inside of the front cover, has an introduction to Geelong, notes "modern tram and bus routes" Pictures are: 1. Gheringhap St showing Geelong City Hall and Post Office 2. The Barwon River, Geelong 3. T&G Building, Ryrie St - shows tramway overhead 4. Christ Church, Moorabool St 5. Malop St Geelong 6. Art Gallery and Park 7. St Marys Roman Catholic Cathedral 8. The Geelong Post Office with buses in background and a Safety Zone sign 9. Moorabool St Geelong - has overhead and a bar traffic light/ 10. Queens Park Geelong 11. The Waterfront at Geelong. 12. Eastern Beach Swimming Pool. Made during the early 1950's, given motor cars in the photo. trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st

Yields information about the 1951 increase in SEC Fares, the reasoning behind them and the demise of weekly tickets.Photocopy of a two page SEC letter addressed to The Honourable T.T. Hollway, MLA, signed by R.A. Hunt Chairman, dated 28 June 1951 with the subject heading "Increase in Tramway Fares - Ballarat". Notes representation by Mr. Hollway, his letter. Notes loss in Ballarat tramway services, safety, rendering services, maintaining a loyal and contented staff, 2nd revision in fares since 1934, weekly tickets, overlapping sections, losses in other systems, City Section tickets. Photocopied made 2003 from a letter copied by Alan Bradley from PRO files. Has highlighted two paragraphs. trams, tramways, tickets, fares, weekly tickets, sec

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong trams early 1950's with information about Ryrie St Geelong and its buildings.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 36 in Ryrie St at Moorabool St, mid 1960's with T& G Mutual Life Building and Belchers Corner building, with No. 17 in background and safety zone signs. Tram showing 'West' as destination. No. 17 had the destination of Chilwell. Shows people boarding No. 17 and the crossover under No. 36, with the driver's window open. Photographer not shown, but based on the stamp and the writing on the rear of Reg Item 4194, which has the initials "L M-W" possibly "Leon Marshall Wood", but not his stamp as shown on Reg Item 4167.On rear in ink with in a red stamp "Traction" "5512 (1). Pencil cropping marks on rear.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, west, tram 36, tram 17

Yields information about the appearance of Ryrie Street Geelong and its buildings and vehicles.Black and white photograph of Ryrie Street Geelong Has The title "Ryrie Street Geelong" in the bottom left hand corner and "V.22" in the bottom right hand corner. Shows a safety zone and sign and centre overhead poles. A commercial produced photograph - printer/publisher unknown. See HTD Reg Item 557 for the same image used in an Ashtray.tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st

Yields information about the appearance of one Geelong's single truck trams and its city streets.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 22 photographed in Moorabool St at a Safety Zone stop. Safety Zone stop sign in photograph. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Chemist, Crofts Stores and Austral Art Furnishers store building in the background. Photographed by John Webster, 6/6/1950. Copy 1 - On rear in ink "Tram 22 Geelong Vic" and on right hand edge "BB31 F2 / T20 / F16 / 6/6/50 1/100 at 12, VV HP3".tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, safety zone, tram 22

Yields information about the appearance of Geelong No. 6 in Moorabool St and background buildingsBlack and white digital print from scan of a donated negative of Geelong No. 16 at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie St. Geelong. Has the Bank of New South Wales building in the background. Tram has the destination of Each Photographed by John Webster, 21/8/1955, assumed date given other photographs. Safety Zone signs on either side of the tramcar, lady with a pram and the bar lights are shown. Black and White prints made from scan of negative. Original Negative stored with Negatives. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated.On left hand side of the negatives in ink is "DB 11"tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st, safety zone, tram 16

Set of six digital images of Geelong trams photographed by Doug Colquhoun. .1 - No. 3 with destination of Station turning from Ryrie into Moorabool St with the Bank of New South Wales in the background. The conductor is watching the traffic. .2 - No. 4 - at the Railway Station or Beach terminus? .3 - No. 5 - in Ryrie St? .4 - No. 19 in St. with E. R. Sparrow & Co Auctioneer and Wool Broker building in the background - Moorabool St, tram has the destination of Beach. .5 - No. 23 with the conductor leaning against the bumper bar chatting to a man. Tram has the destination of North. Has a Kodak - E. A. O'Meara Chemist shop in the background. Ryrie and Moorabool Streets Geelong looking south along Moorabool St, along with a Safety Zone sign. .6 - No. 34 with the destination of Belmont.trams, tramways, geelong, ryrie st, moorabool st, conductors, north, beach, belmont, safety zone, tram 3, tram 4, tram 5, tram 19, tram 23, tram 34

Set of two colour digital images of Geelong trams photographed by Doug Colquhoun? .1 - Geelong No 8 at the Chilwell terminus, c1955. Note the tram stop furniture on the pole behind. Tram has the destination of Beach. .2 - Trams 31 and 34 photographed in Moorabool St at a Safety Zone stop. Safety Zone stop sign in photograph. Trams have the destination of Belmont and North. Kays pastries and Austral Art Furnishers stores building in the background.trams, tramways, geelong, north, belmont, moorabool st, safety zone, tram 8, tram 31, tram 34

Black and white print of Geelong No. 40, in Moorabool St, just south of Malop St. with the destination of North. Appears the driver is board the tram. Has the Solomons building in the background and a small safety zone stop portable sign alongside the tram. Photo mid 1950's. Printed on AGFA paper.On rear in ink PMTT=MMTB E40 = Geelong 40 = Ball 43"trams, tramways, geelong, moorabool st, tram 40