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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "East Preston Tramway Extension - Feasibility Study July 1976", Jul. 1976
... Tramway Proposals... Tramway Proposals MMTB Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded ...Ninety three page, plus yellow covers, plastic cover on front and bound with a brown coloured comb binder report titled "East Preston Tramway Extension - Feasibility Study July 1976", by the MMTB. Looks at the costs, construction, operating cots, revenue, proposals considered and patronage for the extension of the East Preston tramway in various stages. Has a number of maps, figures, tables, plans, property acquisition, extension to Preston Institute of Technology, road layouts, bus routes and analysis of costs.Stamped on cover and inside page "Discarded from PTC Library 19 Oct 1989".trams, tramways, east preston, mill park, latrobe university, tramway proposals, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Nicholson St Footscray - alterations for extensions south", Dec. 1947
... Trams tramways Footscray Nicholson St New Tramway Proposals ...Drawing - not formally titled - "Nicholson St Footscray - alterations for extensions south" Shows Longitudinal sections for extension along Nicholson St and alternatively Nicholson, Smith and Hyde Streets. Has a small locality plan on the right side showing the extensions in blue and red ink. undated and not numbered,On left hand edge on the rear has in pencil - "Nicholson St Footscray - alterations for extensions south" in blue pencil and marked in ink "Spare(Dup)"trams, tramways, footscray, nicholson st, new tramway, proposals, hyde st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams could be our future", 21/1/2017
... tramway proposals... ballarat tramway proposals Newspaper cutting from The Courier ...Article by Michael Pollock reporting on a letter to the City of Ballarat about a proposal by Mr Jeff Moran of AWTY Transort Consultants about building a light rail system to serve Ballarat growth areas. Outlines possible routes. Was supported by Mr Bob Lever of the local PTUA. Has photos of a large crowd joining bogie trams outside the Provincial Hotel and two photos of tram accidents. along with a map of the SEC System.Yields information about a proposal to provide light rail to Ballarat.Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, 21/1/2017 titled "Trams could be our future".trams, tramways, tram revival, light rail, ballarat, tramway proposals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Plan for return of Trams", 16/01/1980 12:00:00 AM
... Tramway Proposals...Tramway Proposals Sovereign Hill Newspaper clipping from ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday 16/1/1980, titled "Plan for return of Trams". Item describes a handwritten proposal that had been sent to the City of Ballarat by a Mr Daryl Jones for a tramway from the Botanic Gardens to Sovereign Hill. Proposals to be reviewed by Council, who had not heard of them before.tramway proposals, sovereign hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Met Plan", Sep. 1988
... Tramway Proposals... Planning Public Transport Metplan Tramway Proposals Railways Folded ...Folded A2 sheet to A4 size, full colour, printed both sides, titled "Met Plan" dated September 1988, detailing planning for Melbourne Public Transport, known as "MetPlan", prepared by The Met. Shows the various proposals for railway upgrades, tram extensions, details the purpose, the Task, Vision, Patronage, Resources, system improvements. Has details of projects proposed for the Western, Northern, Eastern and South Regions. On the inside has a large map of Melbourne showing the various projects. 2nd copy added 23-10-2016trams, tramways, melbourne, traffic control, transportation, met, planning, public transport, metplan, tramway proposals, railways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Parliamentary Public Works Committee, "Parliamentary Public Works Committee Report Plenty Road, Preston, Tramway Extension Enquiry, 1967
... Trams tramways East Preston New Tramway Bolderwood Parade ...Report contained within a light brown card folder, containing a photocopy of report titled "Parliamentary Public Works Committee Report (including map) on The Plenty Road, Preston, Tramway Extension Enquiry - 1967". Report stapled in top right hand corner, 15 pages examining the extension of the East Preston route to Bolderwood Parade. Map shows extension proposed, bus routes, railway lines, streets - folded into 4.AETA stamp on front and inside sheet and "4E6" in ink on front cover. AETA stamp on the bottom right hand corner of the map.trams, tramways, east preston, new tramway, bolderwood parade, proposals -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Lake tram may be way to go", "Who will subsidise cost of the trams", 2/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Jordan questioning the City Tramway proposal. Letter...Ballarat Revival Letter to the Editor Ballarat City Tramway ...Newspaper cutting from the Letters to the Editor Section of The Courier, Ballarat dated Friday 2/8/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. Has a photo of Allan Snowball working (welding) a rail joint in Wendouree Parade. Letter to the Editor titled - "Lake tram may be way to go" - written by Graham Jordan questioning the City Tramway proposal. Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Who will subsidise cost of the trams", questioning who would pay when no one is on the trams and what is councillors position on this?ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lake wendouree tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Graeme David and Tourism Victoria, "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Proposal, Ballarat Railway Station to Sovereign Hill, Information package for development of a Feasibility Study brief - 9 Dec. 1999", Jul. 2000
... "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Proposal, Ballarat Railway..., titled "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Proposal, Ballarat Railway... Tourist Tramway Proposal, Ballarat Railway Station to Sovereign ...Twenty three page report, doubled sided on A4 sheets, titled "Ballarat Tourist Tramway Proposal, Ballarat Railway Station to Sovereign Hill, Information package for development of a Feasibility Study brief - 9 Dec. 1999". Prepared by Graeme David, Tourism Victoria. Copy printed 23/07/00 and then photocopied for the Ballarat Trams and Transportation Steering Group. Study looks at key issues, decisions and directions to finalise scope, project issues, proposals, issues for referral, draft consultancy brief, draft route chrematistics and summary of finance figures from Harrison review. Stapled together in top left hand corner.trams, tramways, city tramway, tourism victoria, tramway revival, ballarat tramways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Proposals for General Scheme", 27/08/1923 12:00:00 AM
... and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows..., titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals ...Map - drawing with a line back, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows the proposed tram lines submitted to Parliament for the report into the General Scheme. Printed by Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd. Signed by J. P Strickland dated 27-8-1923. See Reg item 3374.2 for a better copy.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, map -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Film - Video cassette tape and box, Ballarat Nine News Network and Alan Snowball, "Ballarat City Tramway Plan", 11/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Meeting receiving the report on the Ballarat City Tramway proposal... on the Ballarat City Tramway proposal. 00.00 to 15.50 - general items ...VHS cassette and cardboard box, black plastic, with white insert cover, and labels on cassette and VHS video tape. Contains recording of the Ballarat Nine Network news service of 11/7/2002 reporting on the previous nights Ballarat Council Meeting receiving the report on the Ballarat City Tramway proposal. 00.00 to 15.50 - general items from previous shows 1550 - 1620 - News headlines and notes at 1620, headline regarding the Ballarat City tramway and short video clip of a tram. 1620 - 2410 - news, bomb hoaxes, Johns Valves industrial problems etc. 2410 - 2535 - report on Ballarat Council meeting the previous nights, interviews with the Mayor David Vendy, Austin Brehaut and Alan Snowball. Mentions BTM and operation at Lake Wendouree. 2535 - onwards - report on the Stoddart Statue collection at the gardensOn box and tape label, notes re tape size and AS (Alan Snowball) number.btm, city tramway, video tape, news broadcasts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Report - "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme", May. 1923
... and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows..., titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals ....1 - Printed document - 1923 - Report - 8 pages - The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways - General Scheme for Tramways for Metropolis - printed 24/7/1923. Gives details of the committee, the committee report, comments on the Board's financial position, the debate between tramways or railways, recommendations and views of the Railways Commissioners. .2 - Associated map - Map - drawing with a line back, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows the proposed tram lines submitted to Parliament for the report into the General Scheme. Printed by Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd. Signed by J. P Strickland dated 27-8-1923. .3 - as for .1, but in good condition - added 27-3-2018 from donation of Norm Cross.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, finances, map -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme, c1923
... "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General... of the map. "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals ...Set of two copies of a drawing with a line back, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board Proposals for General Scheme". Shows the proposed tram lines submitted to Parliament for the report into the General Scheme. Printed by Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd. Smaller print has been cut and folded for inclusion within the report (see item 2088) and has two punch holes on the side. Has been stamped "Per-Way file" in a number of places. Signed by J. P Strickland dated 27-8-1923. Larger print, original print size has "H. S. McComb" in ink in the top right hand corner. See Reg Item 2088 for actual report. See Reg item 3059 for a separate copy of the map.trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, map -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "SEC replies to Lake Tram route proposal", 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
... Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram... about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal ...Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp). Image added 20/11/2013In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'trams, tramways, museum establishment, btps, depot, city of ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Federation Line, "Melbourne 249 The Federal Capital Commission Tram", 2001
... Canberra tram line by the Sydney Tramway Museum. Details... Trams tramways W2 class Canberra Sydney Tramway Museum RAAF ...Pamphlet, double sided A4, gloss paper titled "Melbourne 249 The Federal Capital Commission Tram", giving details of W2 249 that had been painted and demonstrated for a proposed Canberra tram line by the Sydney Tramway Museum. Details the proposal with a map. On the other side is the story of Sydney R1 class 2001, the RAAF recruiting tram. See also Reg Item 4752 for another photo.trams, tramways, w2 class, canberra, sydney tramway museum, raaf, sydney, tram 249, tram 2001 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme", late 1950's
... details of the Board's proposals for tramways to serve... details of the Board's proposals for tramways to serve ...Report - 33 pages, duplicated, stapled within a grey "Roneo Numeralpha System" folder, titled "Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board General Scheme" dated 30/11/1922 giving details of the Board's proposals for tramways to serve the Melbourne metropolis, gives details of the existing system, population, proposals for extensions, special services with a sheet on statistics and an appendix listing five plans and three graphs - not with this document. See Reg Item 2088 for another copy and 2089 for Plan A referred to.Stamped on report and cover "Chief Engineer"trams, tramways, mmtb, general scheme, tramways, development, parliament, brighton, railways, finances, construction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCS
... ; f. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board -map... Tramways Board -map of proposals for General Scheme 1923. Document ...Various docs (possibly from Bush Collection?) a. Public issue of State Electricity Commission securities - letter to Stockholders; Power Loans ; Cash and Conversion Loans 1954/55; b. Board of Works Cash Loan Prospectus 1956; c. Card with information re the MMBW Metropolitan Farm; d. two B&W interior photos of St. Davids church, Hobart; e. J C Williamson Magazine programme 1934; f. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board -map of proposals for General Scheme 1923.ephemera, mementoes, general interest -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - CD-ROM, Clipping, E C CROCKFORD, Town Clerk, 1900 - 1910
Digital scan of two books of newspaper clippings (cat no 162 & 251) collected by Town clerk, E C CROCKFORDmelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, sandridge lagoon, livestock, piers and wharves, amalgamation, local government - town of port melbourne, law, town planning - proposals shelved, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, built environment - domestic, business and traders - hotels, engineering - canals and drainage, fishermans bend, transport, flood, business and traders, health - general health, transport - tramways, sport - lawn bowls, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Scrapbook relating to Port Melbourne, Newspaper Cuttings, 1900
98 pages of clippings kept by Port Melbourne Town Clerk E.C. CROCKFORD; sequential to item 162. (This also has his bowling scores in back). NB Crockford supposed to have moved to South Melbourne in November, 1909, but this book kept up to 28-07-1910, apparently still in Crockford's handwriting.Notationslocal government - town of port melbourne, engineering - board of works, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, sandridge lagoon, livestock, piers and wharves - miscellaneous, amalgamation, royal visits and occasions, law, sport - lawn bowls, transport - tramways, health - general health, business & traders - dairies, flood, transport - horse, transport - railways, environmental issues, fishermans bend, engineering - canals and drainage, hotels, built environment - domestic, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, town planning - proposals shelved, natural environment, edward c crockford, town clerks, pumping station, waste disposal, sand carters -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, J W Banks, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, Apr 1889
... - Tramways Town Planning - Proposals Shelved Williamstown J W BANKS J ...Large book of 9 pages, incl. title page, bound on left with black tape, wih plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889Signed p. 2 by J.W. Banks, C.E.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, j w banks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, A J Duncan, Draughtsman, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, May 1891
... of Tramsway Plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run ...Plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Oriniginally submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889; this updated 1891 version has 10 pages, and includes an added section to take tramway to Sandridge Road as far as St. Kilda Road. A company has now formed to back the proposal being re-presented to the Legislative Assembly.Signed by Edward Clark 2-6-1891, with Borough stamp on cover; initialed, ditto, on page 2; signed by A.J. Duncan page 2.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, edward clark, town clerks, mr jennings, austral - anglo tramway and general agency co ltd, a j duncan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, A J Duncan, Draughtsman, Plans and Sections of Tramsway, May 1891
... - Tramways Town Planning - Proposals Shelved Williamstown Edward ...Plans and typeset descriptions of a proposal to run a cable tram under the Yarra from Williamstown to Melbourne (Falls Bridge) via Port Melbourne. Oriniginally submitted to Victorian Legislative Assembly 1889; this updated 1891 version has 10 pages, and includes an added section to take tramway to Sandridge Road as far as St. Kilda Road. A company has now formed to back the proposal being re-presented to the Legislative Assembly. (Copy of 46.2)Signed by Edward Clark 2-6-1891, with Borough stamp on cover; initialed, ditto, on page 2; signed by A.J. Duncan page 2.transport - tramways, town planning - proposals shelved, williamstown, edward clark, town clerks, mr jennings, austral - anglo tramway and general agency co ltd, a j duncan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee, "The Report of Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee - Securing a future for Melbourne's Tram System.", May. 1992
1302.1 - A4 size, 88 page report on Melbourne's tram and bus system produced by 'Tram & Bus Strategic Review Committee' in May 1992. Report printed on white paper, with blue covers, stapled on sides. Report examines cross linking of trams routes and many other recommendations regarding services, union awards, ticketing, opportunities for expansion, reliability, revenue impacts, driver only trams, workplace reform, staffing, revenue protection and tourism opportunities. Note the report has been mis-bound with pages out of order eg 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5 etc. Gives a series of recommendations, few of which were implemented in reality. 1302.2 - A4 size - approx. 200 page document with blue covers - appendix to the above report. List of appendices given in 1302.1. Appendix No. 1 - Left/right turn priority at intersections 2 - draft structural efficiency proposal 3 - selection and training procedures report 4 - absenteeism report 5 - cost study of W and Z class trams 6 - Trams in Melbourne - AGB Australia Consultants 7 - Proposed tram and bus depot - South Melbourne - Detailed evaluation 8 - Depot and Route vehicle composition 9 - Options and Feasibility study of Additional W class trams in Melbourne.trams, tramways, melbourne, routes, strategic reviews, tramway systems -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Eureka Times, "High Hopes for Trams", 2/10/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping (front page) from the Eureka Times, Vol. 1 No. 3 Wed. Sept. 20 1972, about the establishment of the BTPS, the work so far, its proposals, maintenance of trams and operation by volunteers. has photo of three workers in front of No. 40, inside the building. Twp copies heldtrams, tramways, ballarat, eureka times, btps, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat, Bendigo trams stay", 3/10/1968 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 3/10/1968, of the defeat of the Bolte Governments proposals to scrap the trams in Ballarat and Bendigo. Labour and Country parties combined (16-14) to defeat the proposal in the Legislative Council. Bolte said the fares would have to be 30% higher as a result.In red ink in top right hand corner of the item - '3/10/68'trams, tramways, fares, closure, bolte, bendigo, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat and The Age, "Fight to save Ballarat trams", "Paddle Steamer Study Planned", 1971
Set of two newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Age, p4, dated May 31, 1971 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. Has photo of a group taking a photo of the driver (Mr. Les Bird) holding the trolley pole rope. Notes that they hope to keep six trams going, tram to be operated on a voluntary basis similar to Puffing Billy, many of the group were Melbourne students and that the Ballarat contingent was consciously small. The first cutting also has a small piece on the top edge, cut out from the same newspaper referring to the article on page 4, titled "TRAMS". (Source newspaper advised by Alan Bradley 5/7/02 and updated). Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/6/1971, about a Murray River paddle steamer company writing to the City of Ballaarat offering to undertake a feasibility study and discuss with Council the operation of pleasure craft on Lake Wendouree, Also mentions the establishment of the BTPS and its proposals and its letter to Council. See Reg, Item 2487 for print of photograph supplied by the AGE newspaper July 2002. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016. Full image of newspaper article added as image i2. See also Reg Item 7033 for other photographs and tramcar notes.In red ink on the second cutting, below the first paragraph "8-6-71"trams, tramways, paddle steamer, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society formed to Preserve Trams", "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams", 14/07/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc. and about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system.Two Newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Monday, 31/5/1971, titled "Society formed to Preserve Trams" (newspaper date, with page 2), about the formation the previous day of the BTPS at a meeting of the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee with a membership of 55 people to retain a tourist tram system for Ballarat. Gives names of the elected office bearer, details of proposals, some costs, alternative sites and that a tram was chartered before the meeting. 1071.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. Second cutting dated "14/7/71" from the Courier titled "Three stage plan for phasing out of trams" of the three stage plan for phasing out of the trams in Ballarat. The plan was announced by Transport Regulation Board the previous day. August 23 - Drummond St North and Victoria St., Sept. 6 for Gardens via Sturt St and Mt Pleasant and Sept 20 for Lydiard St. North and Sebastopol. 1071.2 - as above, original clipping, donated by Dave Macartney, added 10/9/2013In red ink in upper right hand corner of second cutting, "14/7/71" Has numerous pencil and pen marking from previous use, possibly at Ronaldson and Tippet where the donor worked.trams, tramways, closure, bus changeover, transport regulation board, tram services, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists", 19/04/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS in 1971 and some of the people who attended meetings etc.Newspaper clipping pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. Clipping from the Courier, Ballarat, Monday April 19, 1971, titled "Move to Keep some trams for Tourists" front page as it gives the price (of 6 cents) and number of pages (16), with the article about the first positive move to establish a working tramway museum in Wendouree Parade as a historical feature and tourist attraction was made with the formation of a project committee yesterday. Covers the formation of the Lake Wendouree Tramways Museum Committee, 50 people attending the meeting at Brown Hill, mentions Mr. Maurice Calnin, Mr. C. (Bill) Jessup, (spelt Jessop) and gives notes on proposals, other similar museum and potentials. Item was spread over two pages, second part on page 13. Both sections have been cut out and pasted adjacent to each other. 1074.1 - photocopy of the article added 24/1/2008. Has the names of those elected highlighted in pink ink. 1074.2 - front page of The Courier. Note the report on the Victorian elections on the lower part of the cover. Item added and image updated 10/9/2013.On rear has various pencil marks from former use at perhaps Donor's employer, Ronaldson and Tippet.trams, tramways, museum establishment, lake wendouree tramway, closure, btps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Plan, South Pacific Electric Railway, SPER Museum Area, 9/09/1960 12:00:00 AM
A blueprint of drawing 01 of the South Pacific Electric Railway showing 1960 proposal for the layout of the SPER Museum area, scale 1" = 32'. Drawing No. 01, Shows NSWGR railway. Scan added and entry updated 19-8-13trams, tramways, sper, loftus, museum plan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Sunday Mail - Adelaide, "Old Victor Horse tram to run again", Dec. 1955
Newspaper clipping, titled "Old Victor Horse tram to run again" dated 17/12/1955 about a proposal to re-open the Horse tram service to Granite island at Victor Harbor - Sunday Mail. Record revised and image added 21/9/2013."Sunday Mail Adelaide" "17-12-55"trams, tramways, victor harbor, horse trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Trams: 67% Say Yes", "Put tram plan to the vote", "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram", "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", 13/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
Set of four cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Saturday 13/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat. 2239.1 - Front page with caption "Trams: 67% Say Yes", written by Alex Easton regarding a survey of 312 residents by the Courier. Also has a photo by Jeremy Bannister of former tram driver Alan Jeffreys at the controls of a tram in Wendouree Parade with Roger Salen in the background. 2239.2 - page 9 - Editorial written by Stuart Howie titled "Lets make sure we all get on the right tram" discussing the positive and negative attributes and problems of spending a large amount of money to return trams to Ballarat. Has a digitally composed photo of No. 13 in Lydiard St. North, showing destination "CITY" and a photo of the Eureka Stockade. 2239.3 - Page 4 - lead article titled "Trams would be bad for mall: manager", written by Alex Easton quoting David Nolan and the impact of trams on the mall, along with a cartoon about a tram ticketing machine being out of order. Cartoon by inkcinct. Also continues from page 1, lead article. Notes that readers can have they say on a web poll. 2239.4 - Page 8 - Letter to the Editor, by William J Hoath titled "Put tram plan to the vote", asking for any tram proposal to be put to the vote of ratepayers. Also on the side in a column titled "Short Takes", titled "Link lake to the tram line", provided by Joan C. Ryan of Ballarat.ballarat revival, letter to the editor, ballarat city tramway, lydiard st. nth