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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong Tramway decorated Tramcar
... Tramcar No. 23...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King ...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn the side of the saloon and many Union Jack flags decorate the car.Black and white print on paper12-9 and No. 4 written on the reverse in ink. GRS170/12/1/9 written on the reverse in pencil.tramcar no. 23, coronation of king george vi, decorated tram -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Tramcar Record - SEC No. 23, Wal Jack, 1950's
... Tramcar Record - SEC No. 23... the history of Ballarat Tramcar No. 23 - 2nd use of this number, who... tramways Ballarat Tramcars Tramcars Of Ballarat tram 23 Handwritten ...Tramcar record for SEC Ballarat No. 23, the 2nd tram to carry this number, builder, system location, short history and work in Ballarat.Yields information about the history of individual tramcars in Ballarat.Handwritten note on foolscap lined sheet outlining the history of Ballarat Tramcar No. 23 - 2nd use of this number, who built for, date to Ballarat, painting and other changes to the tramcar as compiled by Wal Jack. Part of a series on each SEC Ballarat operated tramcar, except for the ESCo trams. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. trams, tramways, ballarat, tramcars, tramcars of ballarat, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1942
... VR tramcars dated 23-6-42. Has an outline of the proposed... dated 23-6-42. Has an outline of the proposed tramcar ...Photograph, Black and White, of a drawing of the proposed VR tramcars dated 23-6-42. Has an outline of the proposed tramcar, with colours, lettering and monogram placement. Some overall dimensions given.In ink on the rear: "Melbourne Victorian Railways Proposed design for new tramcars 1942" and KSK stamp with number 'LWR-11"trams, tramways, vr, new trams, st kilda brighton, monograms, tram 52 -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
Bendigo Easter Fair. 1962, 21/4/1962
... Bendigo Easter Fair, Tramcar 23 passes the Fountain..., Tramcar 23 passes the Fountain, Charing Cross 21/4/1962 Bendigo ...Bendigo Easter Fair, Tramcar 23 passes the Fountain, Charing Cross 21/4/1962Colour PhotographA/40/62bendigo, tram, bendigo easter fair. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electrical Faults on Tramcars", 23/5/1968, 25/1/1967
... with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report... with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report ...Electrical Faults on Tramcars Workshops and Runningsheds Branch Runningsheds Section 2 documents 1. - 9 page report from Senior Foreman RJ Tippett on procedures dealing with electrical faults on tramcars. Dated 23/5/1968 2. - 2 page report from RC Drummond, Traffic Manager, titled "Tram Car Braking on Greasy Rails". Dated 52/1/1967. (This document found within the pages of the main document)trams, tramways, reports, instructions, safety, electric failure, repairs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, Tram mileage notes, 1945
... Hand made note regarding the Bendigo bogie tramcars No. 23... Trams Hand made note regarding the Bendigo bogie tramcars No. 23 ...Hand made note regarding the Bendigo bogie tramcars No. 23 and 24, ex Melbourne numbers and date in service and whether they replaced any previous Bendigo tramcars - answer No. Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". Item was located inside this book - see list - in the Bendigo tram list and held with a paper clip - remnant as marks remain. Scanned when held with the paper clip. The sheet of paper has the water mark - "'COLNE VALLEY PARCHMENT" trams, tramways, bendigo, bogie trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Tram 23 and Tram 26 - City Centre, 11/1/1954
... Photograph of Ballarat Tramcars 23, 26, and another. and 3... Tramcars 23, 26, and another. and 3 other tramcars at City Centre ...Photograph of Ballarat Tramcars 23, 26, and another. and 3 other tramcars at City Centre, Nth side of Sturt St at Grenville St Nth, looking West. Photo shows the later small passenger shelter, a few pedestrians, a number of early motor vehicles, and the commercial buildings of the Eastern end of Sturt St. Prominent in the background are the Mechanics Institute, and the Town Hall.Yields information about SEC tramway operations, and the buildings and layout of the East end of Sturt St.Black and white photograph on plain paperHas a stamp from The Argus (Melbourne newspaper). has various items of copyright and permission details; and Negative No: J5994. Also, "Ballarat" and "K.J.MAGOR" No".ballarat, sturt st, tram 26, tram 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar braking tests - Tram No. 491", 12/10/1960 12:00:00 AM
... Report on W2 class tramcar No. 491, 23 pages including... Braking tram 491 Report on W2 class tramcar No. 491, 23 pages ...Report on W2 class tramcar No. 491, 23 pages including appendices, titled "Tramcar braking tests - Tram No. 491". Dated October 1960. Report looks at the braking characteristics of the tram using various brake blocks, including those manufactured by the VR, and the degree of chilling in the block and its impact. Testing done in Miller St Preston. Document bound within a manila cover stapled with red cloth adhesive tape on the left hand side. Carbon copy with "Testing Engineer's Copy" written on the cover.trams, tramways, preston workshops, reports, tramcars, w class, braking, tram 491 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Colour Print/s, Postcard, Lloyd Rogers, 8/02/1998 12:00:00 AM
... Set of three colour prints of tramcar bodies at TMSV... prints of tramcar bodies at TMSV Bylands 23/2/1992 by Lloyd ...Set of three colour prints of tramcar bodies at TMSV Bylands 23/2/1992 by Lloyd Rogers. .1 - body of MMTB F class 46. .2 - various bodies at Bylands .3 - detail of a cable tram destination sign on a cable tram.Each photo has written in ink on the rear the details and date of the photograph and the negative number - see image i3, have the photo number on the rear.trams, tramways, f class, bylands, tmsv, cable trams, destination indicators, tram 46 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Wal Jack, "SEC Scrapped cars", 1950's
... scrapped by the SEC, non ESCo tramcars, Nos 29, 22, 23, 37, 16, 24..., Nos 29, 22, 23, 37, 16, 24, and tramcars (19 and 25) that were ...Yields information about the scrapping or disposal of SEC tramcars in Ballarat (non ESCo).Handwritten list of SEC Ballarat Tramcars that were scrapped by the SEC, non ESCo tramcars, Nos 29, 22, 23, 37, 16, 24, and tramcars (19 and 25) that were transferred to Bendigo. The scrapped cars have their Melbourne and Ballarat mileages. Prepared by Wal Jack Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. tramcars, mileage, sec, scrapped trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Lines", 1952
... about Ballarat tramcars, the fate of Ballarat 23 after... with Ballarat's trams, the Gold Tram, the AETA and Mr Wal Jack. 23 Gold ...Has a strong association with Ballarat's trams, the Gold Tram, the AETA and Mr Wal Jack.Inside rear cover of item 5507, pasted a newspaper clipping titled "Tram Lines", dated Thursday 13/11/1952. Provides stories about Ballarat tramcars, the fate of Ballarat 23 after it was the "Gold Tram", AETA's view on trams for Ballarat, requests for old tram tickets from Ballarat, and notes on Ballarat tram enthusiast Wal Jack. From the content, assumed to be from The Courier. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. 23, gold tram, tickets, wal jack, aeta -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 4, Warren Doubleday, 22/4/1978 and 23/4/1978
Set of 4 digital images of: .1 - tram 121 arriving at Bungaree for storage - 22/4/1978 .2 - ditto .3 - alongside No. 35 with Mt Warrenheip in the background. .4 - Looking towards the depot extension site - 23/4/1978trams, tramways, btps, depot, bungaree, delivery of tramcars, tram 121 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "To accompany photographic record of types of cars that have operated on the Ballarat Tramways system subsequent to horse-drawn trams.", c1953
Demonstrates the preparation of tramcar history and specifications to go with a photographic report.List - typed foolscap sheet titled SECV/Ballarat Branch ""To accompany photographic record of types of cars that have operated on the Ballarat Tramways system subsequent to horse-drawn trams." Lists car number, purchase date, truck type, body builder, seating capacity, HP and Make, Weight, miles in service in Ballarat, Truck builder and type and remarks. Lists cars 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 36, 40, old car 21, 23, 18 and 2. Not a complete list or of the cars in service.. Produced c1953?, as lists ex Adelaide 23 being retired in 1953 and for photograph captions. ballarat, tramcars, lists, secv, motors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Back to Adelaide", 23/9/1971
Yields information about the disposal of tramcars following closure of the SEC operated Ballarat tram system.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, titled "Back to Adelaide", reporting that tram 34 was returning to Adelaide where built. Has a photo of 34 loaded onto a truck. Second copy dated 23 September 1971. "September 1971" written in ink along the top of the cutting.tramcars, adelaide, aetm, closure, bogie trams, tram 34 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Memorabilia - Form/s, Event Materials, Victorian School Railway Clubs' Association, "Victorian School Railway Clubs' Association - Ballarat Tram Tour", 27/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about a tour by a Melbourne private schools tour to Ballarat in 1961 and the costs.Top part of a booking form, Gestener printed, for a tour to Ballarat - "Victorian School Railway Clubs' Association - Ballarat Tram Tour", for the 23/7/1961. Gives details of the tour, trains, and times. J.R. Brady noted as Secretary. See Reg Item 7092 for a report on the tour and 2137 for a photograph of the tramcar.trams, tramways, tours, vsrca, ballarat, booking form -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - letter and list, Bob Lilburn, "Scrapped Geelong Cars and "SEC Geelong Bogie Cars", Feb. 1971
Yields information about the disposition of Geelong trams following closure and those shipped to Ballarat or Bendigo along with dates.Handwritten letter from Bob Lilburn of West Essendon dated 7-2-1971 to Charles Craig forwarding him information of Geelong SEC bogie cars and Scrapped Geelong cars. Notes that his photo of Geelong 40 being loaded at the Geelong depot on 27-3-1956 was received in Ballarat the following day and that Pengelly 23 was the "workhorse" around the depot after closure. List of scrapped cars gives location as known by Bob at the time. The Geelong bogie car list gives the Melbourne number, Geelong number, dated received at Geelong, Transferred to (Ballarat or Bendigo), the number in that City, date received and any remarks. See 6748 for a the Ballarat Bogie list. trams, tramways, geelong, tramcars, ballarat, bendigo, transport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Dave Macartney, H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, 23/11/1918 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tramcars both electric and horse during 1919.Photocopy of a three page hand written report by H Cosgrove to Mr Pringle, Consulting Engineer, Melbourne Tramway Board, dated 23-11-1918, about the condition and repairs needed to both the ESCo Electric trams and the trailers. Gives details of the deterioration and defects in the trams. Has a sketch showing the issues. Notes the request by Mr. Blackwell by phone. trams, tramways, esco, tramcars, tramcar components, maintenance -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "By Horse-drawn tram to Granite Island", 23/11/1990 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Friday 23/11/1990 on the horse drawn trams that serve Granite Island at Victor Harbor South Australia. Has a photo of tramcar No. 2 with a horse with Granite Island rocks in the background. Comments on the story of the trams and other points about the island itself. Was contained within a feature article and advertising items on Victor Harbor itself.On rear in blue ink "Courier Fri 23/11/1990"trams, tramways, victor harbor, granite island, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, "Increase of Tramway Fares", "One Man Cars", 18/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Photocopies of letters made by Alan Bradley in relation to the use of Fare Tokens by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria - See Reg. Item 1794. Photocopies made 18.07.2001. Photocopies of letters copied by Alan from the City of Ballarat's files. 1801.1 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/9/1921, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo to Col. G.F. Morton, City Clerk of the City of Ballaarat concerning the increase of tramway fares and the withdrawal of tokens due to the increase in costs. Gives details of fare structures, costs, tramway wages, section changes, American and English tramway fares and increase in the cost of coal. Three sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. 1801.2 - Photocopy of letter dated 23/7/1913 concerning the introduction of one man tramcars, signed by Mr. Pringle of ESCo, to Col. Williams, City Clerk of the City of Ballarat, and the introduction of celluloid tokens which would replace slip tickets and work better in the Fare Boxes. Also notes the introduction of "screens", windscreens, to all cars. Two sheets stapled together in top left hand corner. See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system.Parts of letter have been highlighted by Alan re tokens and other interesting points.trams, tramways, tokens, fares, tickets, esco, windscreens, costs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, Carolyn Dean, 7/11/1992 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the first operation of the horse tram in Wendouree Parade by the BTPS and has a strong association with those involved.Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 at Carlton St. terminus, on 7 November 1992. Tram standing for photographs. On Agfa paper. 745.1 - ditto Wendouree Parade - used for publication in November 1992 issue of Fares Please! Item records - under the control of Bernard Armstrong and Edward Kennedy. Horses were Ajax and Herc. See November 1992, Fares Please!On rear "25 7.11.92, Photo C.Dean" in blue ink. 745.1 - ditto, "23 7-11-92"horse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Yellow Express, 1942
Black and white photograph of Victorian Railway's Tram No. 52 being delivered to Elwood depot during 1942 by Yellow Express prime mover and low loader trailer - Truck registration - DP 635. Has the depot and water tower in the background and a person, the driver? alongside the truck. See image i1 for the details on the rear. Destination City, 4th Edition for date of manufacture.On rear of photograph in ink. 1. On left hand edge "PS can destroy photo when finished" 2. On upper 2/3rds of back "Photo wires being taken down to allow 1/2 section house to past it being 19-6 x 48 x 23 wide. Transported Preston to Reservoir by Yellow Express Melbourne Victoria" - would appear to refer to another photograph. - Dimensions in feet? 3. On lower 1/3rd, "Tram being transported Newport Railway Workshops to Elwood Depot , 11 mile. 45 long x 8-6 x 10 / Yellow Expx". Dimensions in feet.trams, tramways, vr, st kilda brighton tramway, elwood depot, vr class tramcars, yellow express, tram 52 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative and Digital Image of decorated tram 23, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Ballarat No. 23 was decorated with waxed paper flowers for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with a conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. A floral tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1362 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3813 which is a colour rendition of this photograph. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide No. 69 when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductorsBlack and white photo prints from a collected negative. tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23, tram 69 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative - set of 4, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Yields information about Ballarat 's 23, ex Adelaide when decorated for the 1938 state celebrations, school children on the tram and conductors, a view of the tram at night and the formal launch of the tram by the SECSet of three Black and white photo prints from a collected negative of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. 1362.1 - Photographed in the depot fan, showing 'SPECIAL', has depot buildings in the background. 1362.2 - Night photograph of the tram at a loop - showing "Lydiard St. North'. 1362.3 - Night photograph, possibly at the Official Launch, with a large group of mainly hatted gentlemen standing for the photo by the tramcar, with the Motorman at the controls. 1362.4 - same print as 1362.1, but taken from a photograph album - 3 copies, added 15/6/2009, donation ex William F. Scott. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 3813 for other photographs of this tram and 2524 for notes regarding the Official Launch and another photograph.. Copy 2 - of all above photographs added 31/7/2007, ex Alan Bradley 5/2007 - larger size prints. See Reg Item 3909 for an original mounted print of 1362.3. See Reg Item 3910 for an original mounted print of 1362.2. See Reg Item 3911 for an original mounted print of 1362.1. High res scans of negatives changed over 13/5/2020. See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes.1362.4 - "Ballarat car 23 / Basil W. Miller Collection"tramways, trams, centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Domestic object - Colouring Book, David Frost, "The Ballarat Tramway Colouring and Activity Book", 1989
Sixteen page Colouring book - A4 size, formed from folded 4 No. A3 size sheets stapled together with eight drawings to be coloured in or other activities prepared by David Frost. Prepared originally in about 1988, placed on sale at the depot in 1989. Has drawings of California Combination tramcars, Toastrack trams, Bogie trams, One-man trams, a maze drawing for the horse tram, a join the dots drawing, decode this message and a mathematical problem. Copies on sale prepared by photocopying. Originally prepared with the BTPS name on the front cover, later changed to the BTM. 2250.1 - Brown Interoffice Envelope containing originals, letter from David Frost about reproductions, how many made, dates etc. Added 23/11/2010.tram, trams, btps, colouring book, sales items -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 3, Dave Macartney, 23/12/1967 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about decorated trams, Bridge St traders Christmas tram and the area near the Ballarat level crossing.Black and white photograph of SEC Ballarat No. 17 about to cross the railway lines in Lydiard St. North. Has destination of "SEBASTOPOL". Tram decorated for Bridge St. Traders and has been painted white, except for warning stripes on front of tramcar. Sign on front says "BRIDGE ST TRADERS/SEASON GREETINGS". Photo taken 23/12/1967. 583.1 - as above but a wider view to the right, showing Kennedy Murray Pty Ltd, General Carriers buildings in the railway yard and part of the railway goods shed. .2 - as for .2.2 - has stamp on back "Ronald and Jennifer Burzacott, 22 Howard St, Sebastopol Vic 3356"trams, tramways, ballarat, bridge st. traders, lydiard st. north, christmas trams, railway , tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, H.P. James, "Notes re old trams", 1930's?
Handwritten notes loose that were within Reg. Item 2488, opposite page 99, titled "Notes re old trams" written on a piece of paper about the origin of the original ESCo tramcars: "Number of trams in 1905 - 20 Nos. 2, 3, 7, 9 came from Sydney with two 35HP Gen Elec motors and leads connected The bodies of some were those of the saloon carriages used by a cable tramway concern Sydney (cable) Saloon 21 22 23 Brush" (item within plastic folder within book container)Written notes in pencil.trams, tramways, esco, tramcars, sydney trams, cable trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Yields information a tram that was decorated for the 1938 centenary celebrations of the State of Victoria. Refer to pages 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes. The hand colour and then photographic reproduction adds to the significance of this print.Colour print of an original black and white photo print that has been hand coloured for reproduction of Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23, decorated for the centenary of settlement in the Ballarat district in 1938. Tram has female students on board, with conductor alighting. Shows track brakes on the tramcar. Tram has been coloured with pink and green colours, including the conductors uniform and the trees behind the tram. See also Reg Items 1021, 1361 and 1362 for other photographs of this tram, in particular 3861 which is the black and white version of this photograph and See page 70 & 71 of "The Golden City and its Tramways" for these photographs and others in use and notes. Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.centenary, decorated trams, special trams, floral tram, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Album - Photo Album, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works", 1935
Yields information about the condition of the ESCo tram fleet at the time of the SEC takeover of the operations their appearance, the reconstruction work and trackwork to rehabilitate the system. Demonstrates an important era of the Ballarat Tramways through the SEC preparing an album of photographs. The completeness of the record adds to the significance.Photo Album - comprising folded manila card covers, 11 photo sheets each with two, one with three black and white photos. Has three metal - steel fold back clips holding the sheets together. Folded so that the metal clips are not exposed on the outside. Has the title "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works". Album contains 23 photos, glued to the manila sheets - assembled by the SEC. All SEC photos except as noted below. Each of the photographs have been separately registered, as shown in the table below. Scanned images made of photos. Conservation Notes prepared - within the cataloguing sheet. Inside cover Typed notes, dated 1935, of the early trams of Ballarat, trailers ex Sydney, new trams ex Melbourne in 1930, and a further 5 in 1931. Lists the original Brill trams still in service (9 Number), and a noted on the recent scrapping of No. 11. Also had a note re the Sebastopol cars and the timber quality used in their construction - see hi Res image btm3000h-cover.jpg (added 16-12-2015) Folio Reg. Notes Item No. 1 3001 ESCo 14 see also Reg Item Image 755 for early copy. 3002 ESCo 21 ditto 1354. 2 3003 ESCo 1 ditto 756 3004 ESCo 1 ditto 758 3 3005 SEC 30 1357 and N204 3006.1 Interior photo 3006.2 Interior photo 4 3007 189 1356 and N203 3008 SEC car? 5 3009.1 Track work at Grenville St 3009.2 Track work at Grenville St with 27 in photo. 6 3010 Official party for launch of new rolling stock 1935 - Richards & Co photo 3011 No 30 on ditto - Richards & Co photo 7 3012.1 Interior photo of ex MMTB car 3012.2 ditto 8 3013.1 Track reconstruction photo 3013.2 ditto 9 3013.3 ditto 3013.4 ditto 10 3013.5 ditto 3013.6 ditto 11 3009.3 ditto - City Loop (See note below) 3009.4 ditto - Grenville St It would appear or is possible that folio 5 is out of position relative to No. 10 and 11. This is given the location of the photographs contained and would be more consistent with that of No. 11. Also the silverfish damage to the photographs would be consistent. The folio arrangement has been left as found, although catalogued to the follow style of photographs. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files.Handwritten notes re trams history under each photo on sheet 1 in pencil., On front cover in ink "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 601"trams, tramways, ballarat, reconstruction, tramcars, esco, mmtb, new trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative - Copy, Ray Pearson
Yields information about how an ex Adelaide tramcar was partially converted by the SEC for operation in Ballarat. Retained its cross bench seats.Copy negative of a black and white photograph from Ray Pearson Collection, taken by Dave Macartney in 1975c of Ballarat No. 23, following modification and repainting by the SEC. Note the new destination box. Has destination of City. In the background is the Ballarat Gas Co. and Patersons buildings. See Reg Item 5196 for a better print and date details and The Golden City and its Tramways trams, tramways, adelaide, secv, livery, colour schemes, city loop, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1938
Yields information about the opening night of the Ballarat celebrations of the Centenary of Victoria with a decorated and illuminated tram provided by the SEC for the ceremony and those involved on the day. An original print of the photograph.Mounted photograph on black light weight card, of the Ballarat (SEC 1st) No. 23 decorated for the centenary of the founding of Victoria, 1838-1938. Has a label, black ink on white paper "Decorated Tramcar Opening Night Ballarat Centenary". Photo held in position with plastic photo holders along the top edge only. Photo early 1938. See Reg Items 1362.3 and 2524 for larger prints of these photographs for further details of this photograph.trams, tramways, secv, centenaries, illuminated trams, decorated trams, floral tram, tram 23