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Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Ltd, Ballarat Vintage Tramway, 1983
... ...Trams - Preservation -Ballarat...Tramways - Ballarat Trams - Ballarat - History Trams - Preservation -Ballarat A summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. ...A summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work.Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBooklet, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Ltd, Ballarats tramway preservation project, ????
... ...Trams - Preservation -Ballarat...Tramways - Ballarat Trams - Ballarat - History Trams - Preservation -Ballarat A summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. ...A summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work.Ill, p.15non-fictionA summary history of the Ballarat Tramway system, its decline and subsequent preservation work. tramways - ballarat, trams - ballarat - history, trams - preservation -ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumAdministrative Record - Meeting Minutes, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "A Historical Tramway for Ballarat", 1971
... Trams... tramways... Closure... Preservation... Ballarat...Printed sheet detailing the vision of a historic or heritage tramway for Ballarat around Lake Wendouree and personal notes of one of the attendees of the meeting. Trams tramways Closure Preservation Ballarat BTPS 3932.1 - duplicated set of meeting ( 3 pages 2 sheets) notes titled "A Historical Tramway for Ballarat", prepared for the public meeting at the VRI on 29/4/1971. ...Printed sheet detailing the vision of a historic or heritage tramway for Ballarat around Lake Wendouree and personal notes of one of the attendees of the meeting.3932.1 - duplicated set of meeting ( 3 pages 2 sheets) notes titled "A Historical Tramway for Ballarat", prepared for the public meeting at the VRI on 29/4/1971. Printed using the Gestetner duplicating process on foolscap paper in green ink, giving a back ground to the proposal for a heritage or historical tramway in Ballarat, a vision, the benefits of Ballarat, Agenda for the meeting, request for donations and draft resolutions. Graeme Breydon has written notes on pages 2 and 3 of the notes, including additional resolutions, changes to the resolutions and the people who made up the Committee. Prepared by Bill Jessup, Donald Fraser, Paul Nicholson and Frank Stamford. 3932.2 - meeting notes and attendees (some), including a map, notes Brown Hill and various comments of people. For original copy, see Reg Item 4252, item 81. 3932.1 - 2nd copy added 26/8/12, from Richard Gilbert Collection - each sheet scanned and added to the image file. On the rear of the copy has a list of 13 names and a date for a meeting (Thurs 6, at 8pm) (The Committee formed) and on bottom of page 3, notes on additional track to be retained. 3932.1 - third copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 25-11-2016 - in unmarked condition. trams, tramways, closure, preservation, ballarat, btps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Letter/s, Dave Macartney, Nov. 1970
... Trams... tramways... Ballarat... Preservation...Yields information in the form of a letter from an active tram enthusiast at the time recommending that part of the Ballarat system be retained for heritage tramway operation by the TMSV. Trams tramways Ballarat Preservation ...Yields information in the form of a letter from an active tram enthusiast at the time recommending that part of the Ballarat system be retained for heritage tramway operation by the TMSV.Two typed A4 size sheets, photocopied, undated, early 1971 written by Dave Macartney of Albert Park to a number of people recommending that the TMSV establish a tramway museum in Ballarat around the shores of Lake Wendouree. Includes a map showing a possible track layout. Gives supporting cases, issues, problems, notes tourism potential, street running and other matters. Has been hand address to "Graeme". Dave Macartney advised 6/10/2007 that written November 1970, 50 copies made."Graeme" in blue ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, preservation, tmsv -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, "Tram No. 39 is coming home"
... An article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat about the return of tram No. 39 from Lismore to Ballarat by the Ballarat Tram Preservation Society. ...An article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat about the return of tram No. 39 from Lismore to Ballarat by the Ballarat Tram Preservation Society. ...An article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat about the return of tram No. 39 from Lismore to Ballarat by the Ballarat Tram Preservation Society. No date on item, about March or April 1976 as appealing for space to store The April 1976 issue of Fares Please! gives the proposed move date as 8 and 9 May 1976. Society contact was Barry McCandlish. The article mentions the dimensions of the tram. A space is needed for off-sight storage as the Depot does not have the space at the present time. Photo of tram accompanying item is of No. 12 with destination of Sebastopol. A4 size photocopy of a photograph and accompanying text of an article that appeared in The Courier, Ballarat about the return of tram No. 39 from Lismore to Ballarat by the BTPS. No date on item, about March or April 1976 as appealing for space to store The April 1976 issue of Fares Please! gives the proposed move date as 8 and 9 May 1976. Society contact was Barry McCandlish. the tram and giving dimensions of the spaced needed for storage. Photo of tram accompanying item is of No. 12 with destination of Sebastopol. Not known who made photocopy or when.trams, tramways, lismore, btps, temporary storage, acquisitions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop, 1968
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National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. ...Chinese society on Bendigo Goldfields Bendigo Joss House Bendigo Joss House Chinese on the Bendigo Gold fields National Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. ...Chinese society on Bendigo Goldfields Bendigo Joss HouseNational Trust Collection: Bendigo Joss House Tram Stop 3219 A -letter 3 Jul 1968 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, noting the retention of the tramcar for historical purposes is under consideration 3219 B - 9 Feb 1971 - article from the Bendigo Advertiser, noting that the Bendigo City Council and the Eaglehawk Borough Counicl will request that one tram from Eaglehawk and one from each type for Bendigo be retained of the Bendigo Depot for five years following removal of the tram service 3219 CA - 23 March 1971 - between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Victorian Branch, concerns proposals for the preservation of a section of the electric tramway systems at both Ballarat and Bendigo 3219 CB - 9 Mar 1971 - letter from the National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, seeking advice and clarification on the extent to which the State Electricity Commission would be involved in the preservation of segments of the tramways system in Ballarat and Bendigo. 3219 D undated, foolscap typed sheet from The Tramway Museum of Victoria Ltd. entitled "You wish to help part of Victoria's Tramway History", covering Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong tramways system 3219 E - 3 June 1971 - correspondence from NT Victoria and, referencing 23/03/1971 letter and Tramways flyer; noting a "forlorn hope" that retention of trams in Ballarat and Bendigo will not occur due to maintenance costs and operating costs being the "killers". 3219 F - 29 March 1971 - letter from the between State Electricity Commission of Victoria and National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, to SEC noting the retention of the historic trams in Bendigo and Ballarat will be taken up by the NT Branches in these areas. 3219 G - 30 Sept 1982 memorandum from National Trust, Central Victorian Branch, requesting to be notified of the Trust's Council on the decision regarding the tram stopover at the Bendigo Joss House 32198 H - 11 Oct 1982 - heritage Week 1983 / Joss House Trams, Bendigo 3219 I - 26 Oct 1982 - Note for file: The Central Victorian Branch seeks clarification in regard to the problem between the Bendigo Trust and the Bendigo Branch of the National Trust over the stopping of the "talking" tram at the Joss House 3219 J - 18 November 1982 - file note: discussions with Daryl McClure re trams. Discussions "were not very conclusive". 32198 K - Bendigo Advertiser 19 November 1983 - The Bendigo Trust to meet with the NT Central Victorian Branch to resolve issues preventing vintage tram stopover at the Chinese Joss House 3219 L - 4 Mat 1988 - The Bendigo Trust resolved to meet with three representatives of the NT Central Victoria Branch at the next meeting on 23 May 3219 M - undated pie charts of attendance statistics for the Chinese Joss House, Bendigobendigo joss house, chinese on the bendigo gold fields -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumBooklet, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "How to become an efficient conductor", c1960
... Demonstrates the work of the MMTB in providing training materials for conductors. tramways trams mmtb conductors training Instructions Melbourne On first page - "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 312" Booklet - 20 pages, within manila card cover printed in green ink, rest in black ink. ...Booklet titled "How to become an efficient conductor", published by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. Gives details on how to be a conductor safely, collect fares, handle disputes, school concessions, ticket cancellation, accidents, and conduct. Shows how uniforms were to be worn during winter and summer. A list of dos and don'ts' employee benefits summary, and two drawings showing the consequences of not securing the trolley pole under the hook and step accidents. Undated - c1960. See also item 4470 for another version. Demonstrates the work of the MMTB in providing training materials for conductors.Booklet - 20 pages, within manila card cover printed in green ink, rest in black ink.On first page - "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Catalogue No. 312"tramways, trams, mmtb, conductors, training, instructions, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Tram 16 (16W), St Georges Road - BTPS Driver training, Norm Cross, c1975
... Photograph of tram 16, later 16W, wheel transport car being used in St Georges Road for driver training for Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) drivers. ...Photograph of tram 16, later 16W, wheel transport car being used in St Georges Road for driver training for Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) drivers. ...Photograph of tram 16, later 16W, wheel transport car being used in St Georges Road for driver training for Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS) drivers. Photo c1974/75 prior to the tram being renumbered.Yields information about the use of MMTB tram 16 being used for driver training Black and white photograph with a plain back.tramcars, tramways, driver training, tram 16, tram 16w, st georges road, btps -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph, Trams roll again, 1974
... trams...ballarat tramways preservation society...Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. Members of the Ballarat Tramways Preservation...It is hoping to have the trams back in service on this section in the New Year. trams ballarat tramways preservation society botanic gardens testing lines 1974 new year ron bridger collection society members on tram ride AS Box 48A Newspaper cutting with photograph Trams roll again, 1974 Newspaper Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. Members of the Ballarat Tramways Preservation Society took a tram around the Botanic Gardens tramlines to test them. This was a kilometre stretch of track. Only Society members were allowed on the tram. It is hoping to have the trams back in service on this section in the New Year.Newspaper cutting with photographtrams, ballarat tramways preservation society, botanic gardens, testing lines, 1974, new year, ron bridger collection, society members on tram ride, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph, Trams to run again, 12 August, 1974
... Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. The Annual Meeting of the Ballarat Tramways Preservation...Members were told the trams were in excellent condition. ballarat tramways preservation society annual meeting president mr calnin christmas 1974 training crew ron bridger collection AS Box 48A The Courier, Ballarat. ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. The Annual Meeting of the Ballarat Tramways Preservation Society was held On Saturday, 10 August, 1974. The President of the Society, Mr Calnin, outlined the plans to have the trams back on the tracks by Christmas 1974. Thirty members had applied for training to crew the trams. Members were told the trams were in excellent condition.Photograph and article from Courier. Planning for trams to run againThe Courier, Ballarat. Mon. August 12. 1974 Page 5ballarat tramways preservation society, annual meeting, president mr calnin, christmas 1974, training crew, ron bridger collection, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph, We can run old trams again
... Article shows a photograph of the type of tram the Tramway Preservation Society hopes to have running once again in Ballarat. ...Article shows a photograph of the type of tram the Tramway Preservation Society hopes to have running once again in Ballarat. ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. Article shows a photograph of the type of tram the Tramway Preservation Society hopes to have running once again in Ballarat. Seven of the original Ballarat trams are in operating condition. Tracks and power supply is ready.Newspaper article with black and white photograph printed in The Courier, Ballarat.trams, transport, victoria, adelaide, sydney, tramway presevation society, ron bridger collection, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph, Trams run again, 1975
... trams...ballarat tramway preservation society...It was run over a one and a half kilometre track and driven by Mr Trethowan, chairman of the SEC and former tram driver at Ballarat tramways. newspapaer photograph trams ballarat tramway preservation society ballarat tourist tramway trams run again sec 1975 ron bridger collection mr trethowan sec chairman AS Box 48A Newspaper clipping with balck and white photograph Trams run again, 1975 Newspaper Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to Transport, predominantly Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Sydney and Adelaide, plus overseas, make up this collection. Article shows photograph of the tram that ran again after three and a half years. It was run over a one and a half kilometre track and driven by Mr Trethowan, chairman of the SEC and former tram driver at Ballarat tramways.Newspaper clipping with balck and white photographnewspapaer photograph, trams, ballarat tramway preservation society, ballarat tourist tramway, trams run again, sec, 1975, ron bridger collection, mr trethowan, sec chairman, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping and Black & White Photograph, Shake, rattle, and roll
... tram that ran when they officially returned to the rails in Ballarat. SEC Chairman Mr J.C. Trethowan returned to Ballarat to officially open the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Representatives of transport preservation...tram that ran when they officially returned to the rails in Ballarat. SEC Chairman Mr J.C. Trethowan returned to Ballarat to officially open the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Representatives of transport preservation ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fare prices plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up this collection. The article shows the tram that ran when they officially returned to the rails in Ballarat. SEC Chairman Mr J.C. Trethowan returned to Ballarat to officially open the Ballarat Tourist Tramway. Representatives of transport preservation and Historical Societies Australia wide were present for this celebration.Newspaper article with black and white photographtrams, melbourne, victoria, sec, j c trethowan, official opening, celebration, shake rattle roll, ron bridger collection, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper - Clipping, Finance topic at tramway talks, April 1975
... Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices, plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up the collection. Tramway enthusiasts from across Australia and New Zealand met in Ballarat - conference for the first time. Their enthusiasm and problems were found to be mutual. The opening address was given by Mr A P Wymond, President of the Puffing Billy Preservation...Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices, plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up the collection. Tramway enthusiasts from across Australia and New Zealand met in Ballarat - conference for the first time. Their enthusiasm and problems were found to be mutual. The opening address was given by Mr A P Wymond, President of the Puffing Billy Preservation ...Ron Bridger was an avid collector of items related to transport, predominately Trams. These items include newspaper cuttings, pamphlets, reports, timetables, fares prices, plus special items relating to events. Items from Melbourne and regional Victoria, Interstate - Adelaide and Sydney, plus overseas, make up the collection. Tramway enthusiasts from across Australia and New Zealand met in Ballarat - conference for the first time. Their enthusiasm and problems were found to be mutual. The opening address was given by Mr A P Wymond, President of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Main topic was finance, need for government help and types of museums. Government and public support necessary but both seemed to be fickle making for slow progress.Newspaper clippingThe Courier. Saturday, April 26, 1975. Page 40trams, australia, new zealand, conference, ballarat, a p wymond, finance, government, public support, 1975, ron bridger collection, puffing billy preservation society, as box 48a -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MTPA W2 class tram No. 407, Greg Naylor, 2022
... Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. ...Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. ...Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association W2 407, on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. See reference for the history of this tram. Photographed during 2022 on a Mamiya RB67 large format film camera.Yields information about MTPA tram 407 on loan to the BTM.Black and White photo of Photo of MTPA W2 class tram No. 407 at depot Junction.btm, trams, tramcars, w2 class, tram 407, mtpa -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumVehicle - Tramcar, Duncan and Fraser and Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society, Horse Tram No 1, 1887 - original, reconstruction 1986-1992
... See attached notes Horse Tram No 1 Vehicle Tramcar Duncan and Fraser and Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society ...A double deck horse drawn tram with single saloon. drop ends, stairs, longitudinal seats, sliding doors, wheels of cast iron, hand brakes - see notes. Originally built by Duncan & Fraser in 1887. Rebuilt by BTPS 1991. From the BTM Fleet page on the website: Built in 1887 by Duncan and Fraser for the Ballaarat Tramway Company Ltd. as a double-decked horse tramcar. One of eight cars which ran as trailers behind electric trams at times of heavy patronage, after takeover and conversion of the horse lines by the Electric Supply Company of Victoria Ltd. in 1905. Withdrawn in the late 1920's when the body shell became a residential outbuilding locally, until retrieved in 1985. Fully reconstructed to its original form and placed on a modified Melbourne saloon cable car truck. See attached notestrams, horse trams, tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Photograph - coloured, Tram No.13: Tram outside shed at Tram Museum
... tram 13...sec logo...wendouree lake...gardens...ballarat tram museum...single truck...california combination...drop ends...prahran and malvern tramways trust...1915...1928...geelong...1936...ballarat...lake goldsmith preservation...tram with the SEC Logo on the side and the number 13. It is outside the shed of the Ballarat Tram Museum located near Wendouree Lake and the Gardens. Tram 13 is a single truck with drop ends and an open California combination. It was built in 1915 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. In 1928 it was used in Geelong and then transferred to Ballarat in 1936. When the Ballarat tramways closed it was donated to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation...Ballarat on loan in 1983. Re-entered service in May 1988. tram 13 sec logo wendouree lake gardens ballarat tram museum single truck california combination drop ends prahran and malvern tramways trust 1915 1928 geelong 1936 ballarat lake goldsmith preservation society 1983 1988 SEC Logo in gold. ...Green and cream tram with the SEC Logo on the side and the number 13. It is outside the shed of the Ballarat Tram Museum located near Wendouree Lake and the Gardens. Tram 13 is a single truck with drop ends and an open California combination. It was built in 1915 for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust. In 1928 it was used in Geelong and then transferred to Ballarat in 1936. When the Ballarat tramways closed it was donated to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Society and returned to Ballarat on loan in 1983. Re-entered service in May 1988.Green tram number 13 outside shed.SEC Logo in gold. No 13 and stipes in gold. Depot in destination windowtram 13, sec logo, wendouree lake, gardens, ballarat tram museum, single truck, california combination, drop ends, prahran and malvern tramways trust, 1915, 1928, geelong, 1936, ballarat, lake goldsmith preservation society, 1983, 1988 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - MTPA Haddon workshops - set of 2, 10/1976
... Ballarat No. 30 is in the shed while a W3 and W4 670 are outside pending the construction of further buildings. Yields information about the development of the MTPA workshops. trams mtpa Haddon Tram Preservation Dated "Oct 76" Black and white photo with Kodak logo and date stamp on the rear. ...The two photos show the early development of the MTPA Haddon workshop during Oct. 1976. Ballarat No. 30 is in the shed while a W3 and W4 670 are outside pending the construction of further buildings.Yields information about the development of the MTPA workshops.Black and white photo with Kodak logo and date stamp on the rear.Dated "Oct 76"trams, mtpa, haddon, tram preservation -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - Newspaper Clipping from Black and white photograph, The Courier Ballarat, Mt. Pleasant tram transferred to preservation site, 16/07/1972 12:00:00 AM
... See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - actual cutting from The Courier, with the caption "A tram in Ballarat is an unusual sight these days. This tram, which ran to Mt Pleasant is being transferred to the trams preservation site."...See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - actual cutting from The Courier, with the caption "A tram in Ballarat is an unusual sight these days. This tram, which ran to Mt Pleasant is being transferred to the trams preservation site." ...Black and White newspaper photograph taken by The Courier of Transferring No. 27 to the BTPS depot, while parked at depot junction. Has the destination of "Mt Pleasant" and a "Twin Lakes" front dash panel advertisement. Photo taken 16/7/1972, published 18/7/1972. See Reg. Item 1790 for the photo used in the newspaper clipping. Collected by Alan Bradley from the Ballarat Courier early 1980's. See Excel file "Record of Ballarat Courier Photos BTM era" (Archive Documents) for source of details. .1 - actual cutting from The Courier, with the caption "A tram in Ballarat is an unusual sight these days. This tram, which ran to Mt Pleasant is being transferred to the trams preservation site."tramways, trams, btps, moving trams, depot junction, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Report, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power by BTPS, Oct. 1971
... Trams tramways BTPS SEC Power Supply Carbon copy of a report or submission as part of a deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power on 6/10/1971. Outlines proposals for the establishment of a Tourist Tramway, gives names and details of SEC staff willing to help, and notes Mr. Frank Hanrahan for setting up the necessary equipment. deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power by BTPS Document Report Ballarat Tramway Preservation ...Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities through the considerations of the Minister for Fuel and Power.Carbon copy of a report or submission as part of a deputation to the Minister for Fuel and Power on 6/10/1971. Outlines proposals for the establishment of a Tourist Tramway, gives names and details of SEC staff willing to help, and notes Mr. Frank Hanrahan for setting up the necessary equipment.trams, tramways, btps, sec, power supply -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971", Sept. 1971
... Trams tramways BTPS City Of Ballaarat Operations Depot Photocopy of a document titled "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971", outlining discussions with Council Offices and BTM regarding the Depot, Authority to Operate, Site and Operations, passenger operations, traffic conditions, financial and depot site. "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971" Document Photocopy Ballarat Tramway Preservation ...Yields information about the establishment of the BTPS tramway activities and the considerations being made in Sept. 1971 for it, just after closure.Photocopy of a document titled "Memorandum of Discussion Points Meeting 30.9.1971", outlining discussions with Council Offices and BTM regarding the Depot, Authority to Operate, Site and Operations, passenger operations, traffic conditions, financial and depot site.trams, tramways, btps, city of ballaarat, operations, depot -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - List, Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society (BTPS), list of disposals of the Ballarat Tramcar fleet, Apr. 1972
... Ballarat Tramcar fleet, with corrections. Would have been used in the production of a duplicated list of disposals published to members April 1972 - See "Information for Members and Interested Parties", March 1972 or April / May 1972. Typed on foolscap paper. Gives a list of the trams and where there were at the time of publication and the current owner/custodian. Has handwritten changes in ink. See also Reg items 3929 and 6664 for other lists. list of disposals of the Ballarat Tramcar fleet Document List Ballarat Tramway Preservation ...Yields information about the disposal of the SEC Ballarat tramcar fleet and locations.Typed original of a list of disposals of the Ballarat Tramcar fleet, with corrections. Would have been used in the production of a duplicated list of disposals published to members April 1972 - See "Information for Members and Interested Parties", March 1972 or April / May 1972. Typed on foolscap paper. Gives a list of the trams and where there were at the time of publication and the current owner/custodian. Has handwritten changes in ink. See also Reg items 3929 and 6664 for other lists.sec, ballarat, disposal, tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumFunctional Object - Rubber Stamp, Max Lober, "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Limited", c1990
... Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Society's Secretary's materials to govern the BTPS. Trams tramways BTPS BTM Rubber stamp with plastic see through base and red handle with "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Limited ACN 005 021 312" visible through top of stamp showing the stamp layout and its use. ...Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Society's Secretary's materials to govern the BTPS.Rubber stamp with plastic see through base and red handle with "Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society Limited ACN 005 021 312" visible through top of stamp showing the stamp layout and its use. Has Max Lober 229 Swan St Richmond and telephone and fax numbers on the top of the stamp handle. Used by the BTPS until the change of organisation name in 1995.trams, tramways, btps, btm -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Colour prints - trams 661 and 38 Wendouree Parade, 7-12-1994
... Set of six colour prints of a tram tour on 7-12-1994 of trams 661 and 38. 1 - Tram 38 running a Special service at St Aidans Drive 2 - Trams 38 and 661 crossing at Gardens Loop 3 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 4 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 5 - Tram 661 arriving St Aidans Drive 6 - St Aidans Drive with tram 38 and the "Warning oncoming trams" sign Yields information about tram operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Tramways trams BTPS tram 38 tram 661 Wendouree parade Signs Set of 6 colour prints printed on Kodak paper. ...Set of six colour prints of a tram tour on 7-12-1994 of trams 661 and 38. 1 - Tram 38 running a Special service at St Aidans Drive 2 - Trams 38 and 661 crossing at Gardens Loop 3 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 4 - Trams 38 and 661 at St Aidans Drive 5 - Tram 661 arriving St Aidans Drive 6 - St Aidans Drive with tram 38 and the "Warning oncoming trams" signYields information about tram operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society.Set of 6 colour prints printed on Kodak paper.tramways, trams, btps, tram 38, tram 661, wendouree parade, signs -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPostcard - L class tram 103 on depot fan, Benjamin Boehle-Mitchell, 28/10/2023
... Printed for the 18/11/2023 Ballarat Tramway Festival - with the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association tram L class 103 on the depot fan. ...Printed for the 18/11/2023 Ballarat Tramway Festival - with the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association tram L class 103 on the depot fan. ...Printed for the 18/11/2023 Ballarat Tramway Festival - with the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association tram L class 103 on the depot fan. Tram showing the destination of Carnegie, route 4D.Demonstrates a BTM Event item to celebrate the W class Centenary.Postcard or printed photo full colour, plain back.btm, events, tramcars, l class, tram 103 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image, Peter Knife, VR Tram 41 on display, 5/9/2023
... Digital image of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association Victorian Railways Tram No. 41 on display in the Ballarat Tramway Museum, new building. ...Digital image of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association Victorian Railways Tram No. 41 on display in the Ballarat Tramway Museum, new building. ...Digital image of the Melbourne Tramcar Preservation Association Victorian Railways Tram No. 41 on display in the Ballarat Tramway Museum, new building. Photo by Peter Knife 5/9/2023.Yields information about Victorian Railways tram 41.Digital image of VR 41tramways, tramcars, btm, mtpa, tram 41, vr class tramcars -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumManual - BTM, Peter Walker, "Traffic Operating Guidelines", 1989
... Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society conductors about their duties, ticket issuing, pay-ins sales etc. Was the first version of this document. Prepared by Peter Walker. Replaced by version 2 of 1/5/1990. See item 1623 for a 1990 version. Demonstrates BTPS documentation for crew use. trams ...Provides guidance to Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society conductors about their duties, ticket issuing, pay-ins sales etc. Was the first version of this document. Prepared by Peter Walker. Replaced by version 2 of 1/5/1990. See item 1623 for a 1990 version.Demonstrates BTPS documentation for crew use.White comb bound document with card covers, 30 A4 photocopied pages.trams, tramways, conductors, btps, btm, guidelines, manual -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - first public day - tram 27 Carlton St, Paul Nicholson, 26-12-1974
... Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. Photo by Paul Nicholson.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - first public day - tram 27 Carlton St, Paul Nicholson, 26-12-1974
... Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974 with conductor Graham Jordan swinging the pole. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974 with conductor Graham Jordan swinging the pole. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974 with conductor Graham Jordan swinging the pole. Photo by Paul Nicholson.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital Image - first public day - tram 27 Carlton St, Paul Nicholson, 26-12-1974
... Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. ...Photo of SECV/BTPS tram No. 27 at Carlton St in Carlton St on the first day of public operations by the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society - Boxing Day 1974. Photo by Paul Nicholson. Tram is showing the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West, before the blinds were extended for Cartlon St and St Aidan Drive.Yields information about the first day of public tram operations on 26-12-1974 by the BTPSDigital image of a colour slide.tramcars, tramways, btps, wendouree parade, carlton st, tram 27
