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Article with a photo about the commencement of reconstruction of Wendouree Parade by the Museum. Has quote from Juliana Addison re the project and funding. Photo is of road work signage at St Aidans Drive. Article and photo by Edwina Williams.
Yields information about the track replacement in Wendouree Parade.
Newspaper - New rail to get trams back on track - Ballarat Times News Group, published Thursday 7-4-2022
Cast brass, fitted with a cylindrical bush in the centre. Fitted to the end of a trolley pole with another cast item known as a hasp.
Cast brass wheel, with three spokes and hole in the centre for fitting to trolley pole.
btm, ballarat tramway museum, trolley wheel
Used to suspend a tramway contact wire from catenary wires, or directly from a span pole. The contact wire is placed between the two halves and clamped in place by fastening the screws.
Shows how tramway contact wire is suspended.
A brass casting with various attachment points. The lower part is cast in two halves, with one side attached to the other with eight brass screws.
ballarat, tramways, overhead, wiring, ear
Postcard produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. No P 3747, showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance turning out of Malop Street along with many motor cars of the late 1940s. In the view are Bright and Hitchcocks, the T&G building, Bank of NSW, Coles, and the Amalgamated store. Also in the view is one of the Bar neon-type traffic lights that Geelong installed. The rear of the postcard notes that it is a real photograph.
Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St.
Black and white Postcard divided back, unused.
On top right hand rear is "1949"
tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st
Postcard produced by the Rose Stereograph Co. No P 3748, showing the scene at the corner of Moorabool and Ryrie Sts Geelong. Has a tram in the far distance along with many motor cars of the late 1940s. In the view are Bright and Hitchcocks, the T&G building, Bank of NSW. The rear of the postcard notes that it is a real photograph. Based on the pencil notation on the rear of item 9059, photo dated 1949.
Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St.
Black and white Postcard divided back, unused.
tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, ryrie st
Postcard produced by REM Melbourne, printed in Saxony of a view of Ryrie St Geelong looking west. Has tram No. 7 in the view, a horse drawn cart and a large crowd looking on - opening day or a test tram? In the view are E Gurr Real Estate, Allans, and the Geelong Town Hall.
Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong c1912.
Colour Postcard divided back, unused.
Has the Ken Magor stamp on the rear.
tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, tram 7
Postcard produced by Kodak of the opening of the Geelong Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows a speach being made from a tramcar, most likely tram No. 4 as it was the "first" tram. One of the trailers appears to be behind the tram. A large crowd is assembled around the tram. See also item 9055 for another view, 4407 and 5900.
Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tramway system.
Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. The back of the postcard has been printed upside down compared to the front.
In the top right hand corner "Victoria"
tramways, trams, geelong, opening, new tramways
Postcard produced by Kodak of the opening of the Geelong Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows the highly decorated trams in the background and a large crowd. See also item 9056 for another view, 4407 and 5900.
Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tramway system.
Black and white Postcard divided back, unused.
tramways, trams, geelong, opening, new tramways
Geelong tram No 9 at the Geelong Railway Station. Has the station canopy in the background.
Yields information about Geelong 9 and the railway station.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, railway, tram 9
Geelong 21 and 22 crossing at the Albert St loop, the second loop in Pakington St. Tram 21 has the destination of Station, and 22 the destination of West. See item 7815 for negative. Date - 23-6-1949. Refer to "Twenty five years ago, the Closure of the Geelong Tramways", by Ken McCarthy, April 1981 issue of Trolley Wire page 10 for routing information.
Yields information about tram operations in Pakington St.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 21, tram 22, pakington st
Geelong bogie 35 turning into Ryrie St from Aberdeen St with the destination of East. Has the Town Hall clock tower in the photo. See item 7817 for the negative. Dated 23-6-1949.
Yields information about Geelong 35 and Ryrie St.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, ryrie st, tram 35, aberdeen st
Geelong No. 1 leaves the crossing loop in Aphrasia St before turning into Pakington St. The tram has the destination of Station. See item 7821 for the original negative.
Yields information about Geelong No. 1 and Aphrasia St.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, aphrasia st, tram 1
Photograph of Geelong No. 16 at the Chilwell terminus 23/6/1949, with the J. Cahill Milk bar, shop in the background. Would appear the driver / motorman has just entered the end to drive back into town. Both poles are still on the overhead. Tram has the destination of Chilwell. See item 7117 for the original negative.
Yields information about the Chilwell terminus and Geelong 16.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 16, chilwell
Photo of the Geelong scrubber on a wide road, single track in Moorabool St at McKillop St - Note the pole with the single track bracket arm. See item 7844 for the negative. Dated July 1950.
Yields information about the use of the Geelong Scrubber or water tram.
Black and white photograph, with hand written details on rear.
See rear image.
tramways, trams, geelong, scrubber tram
Photo shows Geelong Birney No. 14 in Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. Based on three other photos by "CF" - c1948. The tram was sent by the SEC to Bendigo in 1948. Behind the tram is the T&G buiding.
Yields information about the Geelong tram 14
Black and white photograph, plain back.
Has the initials "CF" in pencil on the rear.
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 14, ryrie st.
Photo shows Geelong bogie tram No. 36 in Moorabool St with the destination of North. Another bogie tram is behind No. 36. No 36 was purchased by the SEC in 1948 from the MMTB. Based on three other photos by "CF" - c1948. The photographer has been "photobombed" by a boy on a bike.
Yields information about the Geelong tram 36
Black and white photograph, plain back.
Has the initials "CF" in pencil on the rear.
tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, tram 36
Photo shows two trams at the Geelong railway station, with No 8 in front and a Pengelley tram behind. Based on three other photos by "CF" - c1948.
Yields information about the Geelong tram 8
Black and white photograph, plain back.
Has the initials "CF" in pencil on the rear.
tramways, trams, geelong, railway station, tram 8
The photo shows Geelong tram No.15 in Moorabool St, before turning into Ryrie St with the destination of Eastern Park. A lady passenger is boarding. The tram has a Pay as you enter sign. In the background is the Bank of NSW. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948
Yields information about the Geelong tram 15
Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.
Typed on rear "No. 15 Birney Safety car, SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 77". Ken Magor stamp as well"
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 15, moorabool st
The photo shows Geelong tram No. 3 at the railway station with the destination of Newtown. Photo by Ken McCarthy 4-2-1948
Yields information about the Geelong railway station terminus and tram 3.
Black and white photograph with stamped details on rear.
Typed on rear "No. 3 car SEC Geelong 4 Feb 1948, copyright K McCarthy, Photo No. 76". Ken Magor stamp as well"
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 3, railway, railway station
The photo shows Geelong tram No. 10 at the Newtown terminus, showing the return destination of Beach. Note the large overhead pan to assist the crew in locating the trolley pole, particularly at night. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.
Yields information about the Geelong Newtown terminus and tram 10
Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.
Typed on rear "Car No 10 at the Newtown terminus (Geelong), May 1947". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney"
tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, tram 10
The photo shows Geelong Birney tram 15 at the Eastern Park terminus. Note the large overhead pan to assist crew in locating the trolley pole, particularly at night. Photo by Ken Winney May 1947.
Yields information about the Geelong Eastern Park terminus and tram 15.
Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.
Typed on rear "SEC system Geelong, Birney safety car No. 15 at Eastern Park terminus, May 1947". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney"
tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 15
The colour print shows Malop St Geelong near Mercer St. An eastbound tram is just visible. Has the National Mutual, Franklin tea rooms and a printer in the view. Possibly a Kodak print.
Yields information about the Malop St and Mercer St intersection late 1940s.
Colour photograph titled "Malop Street Geelong - No. 5"
On rear is the Ken Magor stamp.
tramways, trams, geelong, malop st
The colour print of Moorabool Street Geelong shows SEC No. 3 just to the south of Malop St. Has Hitchcocks, T & G building and the Bank of NSW buildings in the view. The tram is shown with a red colour scheme which is incorrect, should be green. There are two other trams in the view. Possibly a Kodak print.
Yields information about the Moorabool St Geelong, late 1940s.
Colour photograph titled "Moorabool Street Geelong - No. 1"
In pencil on rear "No. 3 car". Ken Magor stamp and in pencil "K McCarthy No. 71"
tramways, trams, geelong, moorabool st, tram 8
The photo shows Geelong No 8 at the East terminus with the conductor standing alongside. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. Note the large steel pan alongside the trolley pole to assist crews in locating the trolley pole on the overhead at night. Dated May 1947 on the rear.
Yields information about the Geelong East terminus and tram 8.
Black and white photograph with typed details on rear.
Typed on rear SEC system Geelong, car no. 8 at "East". Ken Magor stamp and "K Winney"
tramways, trams, geelong, tram 8, east
From a Melbourne Cable Car Trailer, built by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. circa 1885. It is cast in 2 halves and then the 2 pieces forged together. It is a poor example due to a poor sand system employed. Lack of wear markings suggests this item had not been extensively used or subject to extensive wear.
Example of cable car suspension components
Cast item, two halves welded together and painted.
ballarat, ballarat tramways, cable car, horse tram
Used by ESCo to enable identification of depot employees when travelling on their trams. Date made and when used unknown. See also 1798 for another example.
Demonstrates a employee's free pass for travelling on Ballarat's trams.
Handmade metal badge from brass sheet about 54 in diameter with a slot (long oval shape) about 23 long x 5 deep through which a leather strap could be fitted through. Stamped in capital letters on the badge are "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS" on the outside, "EMPLOYEES CAR DEPOT", in the centre of the badge, with the word "Employees" in a semi-circle. Near the bottom of the badge is the number "16". The letters have been filled with black paint.
tramcars, tramways, esco, depot, employees pass, badges
Used as a means of authorising a tramcar to have sole use of the track between the named points to avoid head-on collisions. Safeworking object - known as a section staff. Not known when made, but in use, until the introduction of the electric signalling in the mid 1930's by the SEC. See also Reg Items 934 and 988 for details of use and other examples are at 1851, 52 and 53, 2473 and 4444 to 4448 , 4996 and 4497 and Reg item 934 and 988 for articles on the safeworking systems.
Demonstrates aspects of Safeworking on the Ballarat Tramway system used to c1936 when replaced by electric signals. Yields Information about the operation of Ballarat's trams and safeworking procedures.
Cast brass item with a flat part recessed section with the words "BALLARAT TRAMWAYS SECTION STAFF" cast into the surface and a flat section underneath, flush with the outside edges in which the words "PLEASANT ST - GARDENS LOOP NTH. " stamped in. Has an open rounded end which forms a handle or a point where it could be hung on a peg.
tramcars, tramways, staff, safeworking, tramway staffs, sec, esco
Photograph of 17 representatives of the Australian Tramway Employees Association Conference in Hobart Tasmania 1929. Many have watch chains with their union badges. Back row - W B Randall SA, M J Stapleton Vic, J M Bergin Vic, A W Banks NSW, Middle row - J H Brown Hobart, E Christie, Vic, G H Bayliss Vic, R Lynch NSW, D Cameron WA, H J Holder Launceston Front row - W A Clementson NSW, A C Warton Vice President, C J Bray Treasurer, J I Abflater Gen President, T Jewell General Secretary, M A McDonald SA, T E Beckman NSW. Photo by J J N Barnett of Hobart.
Has a close association with the men list and their union activities.
Mounted photograph black and white onto cardboard with names and title printed. Has a coloured image of Madonna on the rear.
aeta, union, conferences, hobart
Pamphlet titled "Z3 Tram - Souvenir of the Introduction of New Series Trams to Melbourne", for the launch of the Z 3 class tram. Has a sketch of Z3 116. Provides a list or details of the changes to the tram from the Z1 Z2 types. Has a tear off section that could be handed to the conductor. Published by the MMTB for the launch of the tram on 25 and 26 September 1979.
Yields information about the Z3 class tram.
Pamphlet, folded sheet, manila colour card, printed in blue ink
trams, tramways, z3 class, new trams, mmtb
Gives the detail of the tramcar, classification, developers (builders and suppliers), description, history, contract price, warranty, vehicle performance, dimensions, suspension, propulsion, braking, electrical and control systems and body specifications and a list of work done at Preston Workshops.
Yields information about the Z3 class tram.
Specification or report - 5 A4 pages stapled in top left hand corner.
trams, tramways, z3 class, commonwealth engineering, comeng, aeg, duwag, bogies, mmtb, new trams
Showing how tramway electrical current was returned to the electrical sub-station via the rails.
Demonstrates an earth return bonding piece.
Traction Return Current Rail Bond, consists of a multi strand copper cable abt 19mm dia. and 530mm long, with block of steel (25x25x43mm) brazed onto each end. The block of steel gets welded to the outside of the rail head at or near a joint in the rails. The bond is to ensure a reliable return current as the fishplates and bolts are subject to dirt and rust which can inhibit the current.
tramways, electrical engineering, earth return, bonds, trackworks
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