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Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "CRB Back in action on tram track removal", Jan. 1972
... "CRB Back in action on tram track removal"...Track Removal... Tram..., 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. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated ?? ...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 -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable tram track removal Abbotsford St, 1935
... Cable tram track removal Abbotsford St...track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne. Trams tramways Cable Trams Abbotsford St Conversion Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear. Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held. Photograph Cable tram track removal ...Photograph of track reconstruction of conversion of the cable to electric tramway in Abbotsford near the corner with Canning St, about August 1935. .1 - has the old cable track excavated before the yokes were cut of and the new track - rails and sleepers laid on the previous road bed. In the background is the Homebush Hotel. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea. .2 - similar photo but looking along the line of yokes. with the building on the east side which have all since undergone two demolitions. The former hotel building remains but has been converted to set of apartments.Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne.Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held.Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, abbotsford st, conversion -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Start on removal of the tram lines", 21/9/1971
... ...Tram Track Removal... removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure. tramways tramcars SECV closure Tram Track Removal Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge. ...Newspaper clipping and photograph provides two stories about Ballarat Tramways following the last tram on 19/9/1971: 1 - "Start on the removal of the tram lines" - with a photo of welder K Drever of the CRB cutting rails in Sturt St. 2 - A piece, headed "Ballarat to blame for loss of trams?" quoting Mr N R White, SEC Chairman about the lack of willingness for Ballarat residents to use the trams, at the civic reception the previous day. Also quotes Cr. Chisholm, Mayor of Ballarat and Cr. Donald, President of the Borough of Sebastopol.Yields information about the commencement of track removal in Ballarat and the SECV Commissioners view of the tramway closure.Newspaper clipping from The Courier 21/9/1971Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge.tramways, tramcars, secv, closure, tram track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Removing the Lines", 19/10/1971
... ...Tram Track Removal...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. tramways tramcars SECV Tram Track Removal Borough Of Sebastopol Has the newspaper source in ink along the top edge. ...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 MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Courier Ballarat, Feb. 1972
... ... Tram Track Removal...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the removal of the track at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard streets in Feb. 1972. Trams tramways Tram Track Removal Sturt St Lydiard St Has the stamp of The Courier on the rear. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, tram track demolition on the southern side of Sturt S, Jan. 1972
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the demolition or removal of the track along the Sturt St and how it was done. Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, undated, assumed late Jan. 1972 based on Reg. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines", 23/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St Bridge St Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 23/2/1972, titled "Cover seal for Bridge St. tram lines". ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Hazard outlined", 29/02/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Digging deep", 23/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Sturt St. reconstruction', 28/03/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Sturt St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram tracks go in Victoria St.", 31/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Victoria St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "New look for Lydiard St", 22/06/1972 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Kennedy for removal of the tram tracks between Sturt and Norman St. in Lydiard St. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Lydiard St. Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, dated 22/2/1972, titled "New look for Lydiard St". ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Almost a dry run", 28/06/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Victoria St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "A last look at the tram tracks", 4/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Track Removal... Tram...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. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Track Removal Tram Track Removal CRB Lydiard St 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. ...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 MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Cover the Tramlines" - letter to the Editor, 2/10/1973 12:00:00 AM
... ... Tram Line Removal... Track...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trams tramways Sydney Barkly St. Tram Line Removal Track Removal Reinstatement date in blue ink of "2/1073" in top right hand corner of cutting. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN
... Photograph of track removal next to Alexander fountain so that the bridge may be restored. Document BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRACK REMOVAL AT FOUNTAIN ...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 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumLetter - Woods Gilbert Rail Planing Machine, Woods Gilbert, 1917
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2 Yields information about the Woods Gilbert Rail planing machines for repair of rails and removal of corrugations. tramways trams ESCo rail planing woods - Gilbert track rails tramway rails Maintenance Equipment Set of 12 documents with letters, pamphlet, photo, drawing and magazine cuttings. ...Set of documents Edgar Allen & Co of Sheffield promoting and providing information about the Woods Gilbet Rail Planing machine. 1 - letter dated June 1917, sent from the South Australian Hotel in Adelaide to Mr Pringle, of ESCo from the travelling representative of the company, a letter on Edgar Allen & Co letterhead with a list of various articles on the machine, and a letter from Woods Gilbert of their Melbourne office, dated Jan. 1917 2 - A 30 page printed booklet contained within a green cover titled "Rail Planing Machines" with Mr Pringle's name written on it in the top right-hand corner. 3 - Photograph of the rail planing machine with "1916 type rail grinding machine" on rear in pencil along with the Company stamp. 4 - Drawing of the Milling Trolley prepared by Atlas Co of Engineers Melbourne 5 - drawing - Cardiff-rail-section Woods-Gilbert 6 - photograph - Woods-Gilbert Recording instrument on a postcard by Kodak Magazine extracts: 7 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World-12 Oct 1916 - page 1 of 2 8 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World 12 Oct 1916 - page 2 of 2 9 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 10 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World Nov 1916 - page 1 of 2 11 - Woods-Gilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 1 of 2 12 - WoodsGilbert Tramway and Railway World - 12 Apr 1917 page 2 of 2Yields information about the Woods Gilbert Rail planing machines for repair of rails and removal of corrugations.Set of 12 documents with letters, pamphlet, photo, drawing and magazine cuttings.tramways, trams, esco, rail planing, woods - gilbert, track, rails, tramway rails, maintenance equipment -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative record, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Some notes pertaining to tramway conference, Ballarat", 4/1954
... Notes actions on the 1952 and 1953 conferences, rail profile survey, bitumen paving, painting of tram, blinds, removal of sun blinds, lights fitted to trams, brake blocks - hardness and allowable wear, side bearing clearances, castings, track and depot workshop hours, costs, trolley wheels, lubrication products used, alterations to Maximum traction tramcars, and failure of pony wheel axles....Notes actions on the 1952 and 1953 conferences, rail profile survey, bitumen paving, painting of tram, blinds, removal of sun blinds, lights fitted to trams, brake blocks - hardness and allowable wear, side bearing clearances, castings, track and depot workshop hours, costs, trolley wheels, lubrication products used, alterations to Maximum traction tramcars, and failure of pony wheel axles. ...Set of notes prepared before the 1954 conference by the Ballarat office. Notes actions on the 1952 and 1953 conferences, rail profile survey, bitumen paving, painting of tram, blinds, removal of sun blinds, lights fitted to trams, brake blocks - hardness and allowable wear, side bearing clearances, castings, track and depot workshop hours, costs, trolley wheels, lubrication products used, alterations to Maximum traction tramcars, and failure of pony wheel axles.Yields information and demonstrates SECV meeting notes prepared prior to a joint meeting.Four foolscap sheets - carbon copy.secv, ballarat, trams, tramways, minutes, sec, tramcar equipment, maintenance, trackwork, trolley wheels, motors, maximum traction, employees -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - Drummond St North track removal, David Frost, Jan. 1978
... Set of three colour slides of the removal of tram tracks in Drummond St North. Slides dated Sept. 1978, photo by David Frost....Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of three colour slides of the removal of tram tracks in Drummond St North. Slides dated Sept. 1978, photo by David Frost. ...Set of three colour slides of the removal of tram tracks in Drummond St North. Slides dated Sept. 1978, photo by David Frost.Yields information about the removal of tracks in Drummond St Nth during Jan. 1978.Colour Slide - AGFA plastic mounts.First slide in ink "track removal, Drummond St Nth, Road Roller - Jan 1978"tramways, demolition, drummond st nth, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumSlide - Building track - BTPS Depot fan - set of 4, David Frost, 10/2/1973
... Set of four slides by Photo by David Frost, 10/2/1973 1 - Truck unloading recovered rails from Wendouree Parade track removal on the grounds next to the depot. 2 - group of workers laying track across the pathway 3 - winching No. 27 up to 3 road with tram 26 alongside - shows 3 road extension, 4 - ditto...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Set of four slides by Photo by David Frost, 10/2/1973 1 - Truck unloading recovered rails from Wendouree Parade track removal on the grounds next to the depot. 2 - group of workers laying track across the pathway 3 - winching No. 27 up to 3 road with tram 26 alongside - shows 3 road extension, 4 - ditto Yields information about building trackwork at the BTPS depot and moving trams. tramways BTPS track work depot tram 27 Depot Fan First slide in ink "Dumping rail from Lakeside track on BTPS Depot grounds" Second slide - "Work party 10 Feb 1973" Colour Slide - Kodak cardboard mounts - set of 4 Slide Building track - BTPS Depot fan - set of 4 David Frost ...Set of four slides by Photo by David Frost, 10/2/1973 1 - Truck unloading recovered rails from Wendouree Parade track removal on the grounds next to the depot. 2 - group of workers laying track across the pathway 3 - winching No. 27 up to 3 road with tram 26 alongside - shows 3 road extension, 4 - dittoYields information about building trackwork at the BTPS depot and moving trams.Colour Slide - Kodak cardboard mounts - set of 4First slide in ink "Dumping rail from Lakeside track on BTPS Depot grounds" Second slide - "Work party 10 Feb 1973"tramways, btps, track work, depot, tram 27, depot fan -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Sturt St and Grenville St terminus, c1915
... track into Bridge St. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Possibly c1915 after the opening of the Sebastopol electric line and before the removal of the shelter in 1923. There is possibly one motor cars in the photograph outside Suttons. The Mechanics Institute is advertising its Library, ladies rooms and fees. Yields information about the intersection of Sturt/Bridge and Grenville Sts, ESCo trams ...Photograph taken from the corner of Sturt, Bridge and Grenville Sts Ballarat looking west. Shows an ESCo Sebastopol type tramcar on the left and a 1905 built type on the right. In the middle is the waiting shelter / office. Photograph shows the track into Bridge St. Has a number of horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Possibly c1915 after the opening of the Sebastopol electric line and before the removal of the shelter in 1923. There is possibly one motor cars in the photograph outside Suttons. The Mechanics Institute is advertising its Library, ladies rooms and fees.Yields information about the intersection of Sturt/Bridge and Grenville Sts, ESCo trams, and the shelter.Black and white photograph with a plain back.sturt st, grenville st, shelter, esco, tramways, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Malop Street Geelong, post 3/1956
... Photo shows Malop St Geelong after the closure of the tram system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre poles and overhead shown in item 9410 have been removed. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Photo shows Malop St Geelong after the closure of the tram system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre poles and overhead shown in item 9410 have been removed. ...Photo shows Malop St Geelong after the closure of the tram system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre poles and overhead shown in item 9410 have been removed. In the background are the Carlton Hotel, Robbialac paints, Solomons stores, the National Bank buildings and the Grand Central Hotel,Yields information about Malop St Geelong.Rose series postcard No. P13827 - Real Photograph print.trams, tramways, geelong, malop st, tram tracks -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Man Injured", Apr. 2005
... Trams tramways Closure Demolition Track Removal Sturt St Photocopy of an article in The Courier, 10-2-1972, titled "Man Injured", regarding the injury of James Wood of Wendouree, when a rail partially slipped from the crane and trapping him during the removal of the rails at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St corner the previous day. ...Yields information about the removal of the tram track and consequences of poor practices that led to the injury of a person.Photocopy of an article in The Courier, 10-2-1972, titled "Man Injured", regarding the injury of James Wood of Wendouree, when a rail partially slipped from the crane and trapping him during the removal of the rails at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St corner the previous day. Has a photo of the ambulance vehicle and people looking on..trams, tramways, closure, demolition, track removal, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Removal of tram lines in January", Apr. 2005
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the planning behind the work to remove the tram lines in Ballarat following closure and the consultation with the City of Ballaarat. Trams tramways Track Removal CRB SEC Photocopy of an item from The Courier, late 1971, titled "Removal of tram lines in January", about the removal of the tram lines in the City CBD by the Country Roads Board, from the later half of January 1972. ...Yields information about the planning behind the work to remove the tram lines in Ballarat following closure and the consultation with the City of Ballaarat.Photocopy of an item from The Courier, late 1971, titled "Removal of tram lines in January", about the removal of the tram lines in the City CBD by the Country Roads Board, from the later half of January 1972. Noted a meeting between CRB, SEC officials. Includes a note on the consultation with the Mayor of Ballarat, Cr. Chisholm.trams, tramways, track removal, crb, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Early payment on Sebastopol trams", Apr. 2005
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the payment by the SEC to the Borough of Sebastopol to remove the tram tracks. Trams tramways Track Removal Borough Of Sebastopol SEC Photocopy of an item from The Courier, late 1971/ early 1972, titled "Early payment on Sebastopol trams", about the early payment of $21,000 as part of the $61,000 payment to the Borough of Sebastopol for work to remove the tram lines and provide bus bays. ...Yields information about the payment by the SEC to the Borough of Sebastopol to remove the tram tracks.Photocopy of an item from The Courier, late 1971/ early 1972, titled "Early payment on Sebastopol trams", about the early payment of $21,000 as part of the $61,000 payment to the Borough of Sebastopol for work to remove the tram lines and provide bus bays. Noted that the Council expected to have the major portion of Albert St reconstructed during the year. Payment period reduced from eight to three years.trams, tramways, track removal, borough of sebastopol, sec -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Yields information about the starting of track removal in Sturt St Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated system. CRB Sturt St Closure Dismantling Track Removal Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Saturday 18/9/1971 titled "Tram lines to be removed" about the commencement of the removal of tram lines by the CRB in Ballarat, commencing on the south side of Sturt St at Dawson St. ...Yields information about the starting of track removal in Sturt St Ballarat following closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Saturday 18/9/1971 titled "Tram lines to be removed" about the commencement of the removal of tram lines by the CRB in Ballarat, commencing on the south side of Sturt St at Dawson St.crb, sturt st, closure, dismantling, track removal -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Eight years to clear tram tracks", 22/09/1971
... 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...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 ...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 MuseumNewspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "Tramlines out, street repair", "Vandal damage tram to become scrap", 27/10/1959 12:00:00 AM
... Page 1 - top right hand corner, article and photograph - "Tramlines out, street repair", of the removal of tram track in Aberdeen Street between Pakington Street and Latrobe St. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Geelong Closure Track Removal Preserved Trams Queens Park Newspaper clipping from the Geelong Advertiser, 27/10/1959. ...Newspaper clipping from the Geelong Advertiser, 27/10/1959. Page 1 - top right hand corner, article and photograph - "Tramlines out, street repair", of the removal of tram track in Aberdeen Street between Pakington Street and Latrobe St. Page 2 - top right hand corner, article and photograph - "Vandal damage tram to become scrap" - about the decision by the Newtown and Chilwell Council to give the tram in Queens Park to the 3rd Geelong Flinders Pioneers as scrap metal. Tram No. 38. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.geelong, closure, track removal, preserved trams, queens park -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams lines to be removed", 18/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Closure Track Removal Sturt St CRB City Of Ballaarat Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 titled "Tram lines to be removed", reporting on the planned removal of the tram lines commencing next week on a block by block approach in Sturt St by the Country Roads Board (CRB) in conjunction with the City of Ballaarat. ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 18/9/1971 titled "Tram lines to be removed", reporting on the planned removal of the tram lines commencing next week on a block by block approach in Sturt St by the Country Roads Board (CRB) in conjunction with the City of Ballaarat.closure, track removal, sturt st, crb, city of ballaarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, Warren Doubleday, 14/06/2001 12:00:00 AM
... Colour laser prints of images taken with a digital camera of tram track in Skipton St. Ballarat being exposed and cut for removal. See Reg. ...Ballarat Tramway Museum South Gardens Reserve Wendouree Parade Ballarat Ballarat goldfields Trackwork Skipton St Road Works Dismantling Colour laser prints of images taken with a digital camera of tram track in Skipton St. Ballarat being exposed and cut for removal. See Reg. ...Colour laser prints of images taken with a digital camera of tram track in Skipton St. Ballarat being exposed and cut for removal. See Reg. Item 1778 for The Courier story about the removal of the track. Also July 2001 Fares Please! for further information. Prints made on plain A4 paper and then cut to size. Road surface was cut to install the traffic island associated with a right hand turn. Numbered as 1779.1 and 1779.2. See July 2001 Fares Please! and Reg. Item 1778trackwork, skipton st, road works, dismantling
