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Black & white postcard of Bourke St. Melbourne, looking east, taken from about Queen St. Has cable trams climbing hill and other horse drawn vehicles. Buildings in view are GPO, 'W.T.Henleys Telegraph Works Company Ltd,', 'John Dansk & Son'. Date unknown. On rear area areas set aside for address, correspondence and stamp. Postcard made in Belgium.
Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Motormen outside the main entrance in Yarra St. Photograph taken between 1912 and 1916. Several of the men in the photo appear in photo item 9243.
Black and white print on paper.
mesco motormen, geelong mesco motormen c. 1912-1916
Men laying sleeper tram tracks for the North tram route along The Esplanade. In the midddle distance, the double track towards the city is in Mercer St. (now The Esplanade South). The street off to the left is Victoria Tce., (now Western Beach Road). 1928
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/25/1/10 and 25-10, written on the reverse in paper. The No., 2 inside a circle, written on the reverse in ink.
geelong tramway, geelong tramway laying sleeper tracks
Commencement of construction of the East tramline along Ryrie Street. Photographer is a few hundred metres east of the Moorabo9ol St. intersection facing east. The Geelong Theatre is on the right, opened in 1913 and facade preserved. 1922.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/25/1/7 and 55-7, written in pencil on the reverse. The number 1 within a circle written on the reverse in ink.
geelong east tramway construction, geelong tramway east line commenced, geelong theatre
Relaying tram tracks at the eastern end of Aphrasia St., Newtown, looking east. The location is immediately west of the Pleasant St. intersection, soon after Aphrasia St. was extended from Pleasant St. to Pakington St. so that the three sharp curves for trams into Retreat Road, Pleasant St. and then Aphrasia St. were reduced to one, from Pakington into Aphrasia St. May 1914. Note that sleepers are being used 8in the construction. All the original tracks were laid as a "stringer" construction, as seen in items 9271 and 9214, with tie bars and continuous concrete about 50cm wide under each rail. The overhead is being worked on in two ways; safely with the horse drawn tower wagon, or less so by ladder.
Black and white print on paper.
GSR710/25/1/8 and 25-8, written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 in a circle written on reverse in ink.
geelong tramway, relaying stringer tram tracks in geelong, stringer tram tracks, aphrasia st.
Relaying tram tracks at the eastern end of Aphrasia St., Newtowwn, looking east. The location is immediately west of the Pleasant St. intersection, soon after Aphrasia St. was extended from Pleasant St. to Pakington St., so that the three sharp curves for trams into Retreat Road, Pleasant St., and then Aphrasia St., were reduced to one, from Pakington into Aphrasia St. May 1914. Note that sleepers are being used in the construction, as seen in items 9271 and 9214, with tie bars and continuous concrete about 50cm wide under each rail. The overhead is being worked on in two ways; safely with the horse drawn tower wagon, or less so by ladder.,
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/.25/1/7 and 25-7 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 in a circle written on reverse in ink.
geelong tramway, relaying tram tracks in geelong, sleeper and concrete tram track base
The Photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 14 with the destination of Lydiard St North most likely in Albert St Sebastopol during the 1930s or 1940s. The tram was in the livery shown from August 1936 until Dec. 1950. A motor car is travelling on the adjacent side of the open door, which indicates possibly at the north end of Albert St, just before the tram turned into Skipton St. On the right side is a building advertising Robur Tea.
Yields information about tram 14 in Albert St.
Black and white prints - plain back.
tramcars, tramways, tram 14, albert st
The photograph shows BTPS-operated tram No. 14 and possibly No. 27 at Gardens Loop heading north to St Aidans Drive. The second tram is carrying a "Tram Rides" sign. Photo the mid to late 1970s given the large trees behind which were later removed. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about BTPS operations in the late 1970s and Gardens Loop.
Black and white print - plain back. Two copies held.
tramcars, tramways, btps, tram 14, gardens loop, wendouree parade
Photograph of Ballarat No. 18 inbound from Sebastopol to Lydiard St North, leaving the Grey St loop in Albert St late 1960s or early 1970s. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 18 and the Grey St loop area
Black and white print - plain back.
tramcars, tramways, albert st, grey st loop, tram 18
The photograph shows Ballarat Tram No. 19 at the Sebastopol terminus late 1950s with the driver/conductor standing by the front door before returning to Lydiard St North. On the opposite side of the tram is the "Pay as You Enter" sign. The Royal Mail Hotel is in the background. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 19 at the Sebastopol terminus, late 1950s.
Black and white prints - plain back.
tramcars, tramways, one man trams, sebastopol, royal mail hotel, crews, tram 19
Set of two photographs of Ballarat No. 13 in the storage shed at the Lake Goldsmith property. On closure of the Ballarat tramways, this car was donated to the Lake Goldsmith Steam Preservation Society and returned to Ballarat in 1983 on loan to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. Re-entered service in May 1988 after repairs. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 13 at Lake Goldsmith during the 1970s.
Set of two, Black and white prints - plain back. Two copies held.
tramcars, tramways, tram 13, lake goldsmith
The photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 19 (Mt Pleasant) at Gardens Loop North in Wendouree Parade. Photo mid 1950s. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 19 at Gardens loop in the mid to late 1950s.
Black and white print - plain back. Two copies held.
tramcars, tramways, wendouee parade, tram 19, gardens loop
The photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 13 (Mt Pleasant) turning from Wendouree Parade into Macarthur St, during late 1960s or early 1970s. The photograph shows the overhead arrangements, the signal contactor for the View Point line, and the tram stop signage. The View Point tram stop/terminus is visible on the far right of the photograph. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 13 at View Point - Macarthur St.
Black and white print - plain back. Two copies held.
tramcars, tramways, tram 13, view point, tram stops, macarthur st, wendouee parade
Photograph shows Ballarat No. 14 in Sturt St crossing Lydiard St on its way to the Gardens. Tram has the dash canopy lighting but not the extended white strip on the front of the tram, indicating the photos is between 1961 and 1965. In the background is the Commonwealth Bank and the small newspaper kiosk advertising The Sun, the Herald, Craven A and Turf cigarettes. Photographer unknown. Two copies held.
Yields information about tram 14 and the instersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts.
Black and white print - plain back.
tramcars, city, sturt st, tram 14, commonwealth bank
Card has a Peter Duckett photo of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1 and a historical note about the tramcar and its reconstruction. On the reverse is a photo of an ESCo tram hauling a horse tram trailer. This photo was used as a Christmas card by Peter.
Demonstrates an informative card using Peter Duckett's photos.
Printed colour card with photo insert
tramcars, sturt st, tram 1, horse trams, btps
The photograph shows Ballarat tram No. 14 at the Sebastopol terminus, late 1960s or early 1970s. The tram has a destination of Lydiard St North and a "Pay as you Enter" sign by the open door. In the background are the Houses built by the Housing Commission. Photographer unknown. Two copies held.
Yields information about tram 14 at the Sebastopol terminus.
Black and white print - plain back.
tramcars, tramways, tram 14, sebastopol, signs, pay as you enter
Photograph shows Ballarat bogie tram No. 15 at the City terminus (Sturt and Lydiard Sts), c1948. Has a destination of Mt Pleasant with a crewman leaning on the front of the tram. In the background is the Town Hall. The tram was originally Hawthorn Tramways Trust No. 26, then MMTB 132 and sold to the SEC in 1945 becoming tram 15. It was later renumbered to No. 36 during 1953. Photographer unknown. Two copies held.
Yields information about tram 15 late 1940s and the Town Hall.
Black and white print - plain back.
tramcars, city, sturt st, tram 15, town hall
Photograph show SEC Ballarat tram 32 turning from Drummond St South into Sturt St. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol which is incorrect. In the background is the grocery shop of H E Herbert. Photo late 1950s.
Yields information about tram 32 late 1950s and Hospital Corner.
Colour print with photographers stamp on rear.
In ink on rear stamp of H R C Ballment
tramcars, city, tram 32, hospital corner, sturt st
Relaying stringer constructed track in Mercer St., just west of the Gheringhap St. intersection opposite Johnstone Park, looking east towards Malop Street. The southern track has subsided and the original concrete stringers dug out, with them lying beside the track. According to the local papers, wider stringers are to be used. August 1914.
Black and white print on paper.
GSR710/25/1/5, 25-5, and the no. 3 inside a circle, written in pencil on the reverse. The letter A, and the no. 1 in a circle are written in ink on the reverse.
geelong tramway relaying tracks, geelong streetscape c. 1914
Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St, looking north. Curved track heads into Ryrie St, 1911. See also Item 9214.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/25/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. No. 1 in a circle, 25-4 and an ink 5 overwriting the pencil 4 in 24, written on the reverse in ink.
geelong tramways new tracks
Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabool St., hill across the intersection of Ryrie St. Photo looks to the SE, curves in the foreground are the completed tracks into Ryrie St., heading towards the West and Newtown termini. The large building at left is the Geelong Theatre.
Black and white print on paper.
The no., 1 inside a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/25/1/3 and 25-3, written in pencil on the reverse.
geelong tramway- new tracks, geelong theatre
Duplicate of item 9267.
Black and white print on paper.
The no. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/25/1/2 and 25-2 written on the reverse in pencil.
geelong tramway laying of new track, geelong streetscape
Photograph listed as identical to item 9268, but missing from folder.
Black and white print on paper.
Photograph not in file.
geelong streetscape, geelong tramway laying new tracks
Tram tracks being laid in Malkoip Street, looking SW, 1911. Several of the buildings in the distance still stand.
Black and white print on paper.
GSR710/25/1/1 and 25-1 written in pencil on the reverse. The No. 1 in a circle is written in pen on the reverse.
geelong tramways new tracks, geelong streetscape c. 1911
Tram tracks being laid for the South line up the Moorabo9ol St., hill and to connect with the already completed Ryrie St. tracks. Photo looks south. The date on the Orphanage carnival notice in front of the London Fire Assurance building (that still stands) is July 1911.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/24/1/4 and 24-4 written on the reverse in pencil. The No. 1 inside a circle x 2, and Orphanage Carnival are written on the reverse in ink.
geelong tramway new tracks, geelong tramway south line
Melbourne Electric Supply Company managerial and administrative staff posed for the same occasion as item 9259.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/21/1/11 and 21-11 9 written on the reverse in pencil. The no. 1 in 11 has been overwritten with a 2, and the words spare 1, are written on the reverse in ink.
geelong tramway administrative and managerial staff.
Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong: as conductresses in 1942 (Also see items 1958 and 1960). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.
Black and white print on paper.
The No. 1 in a circle written on the reverse in ink. GRS710/21/1/5 and 21-5, written in pencil on the reverse.
geelong tramway first conductresses, duncan and fraser tramcar, geelong tramway uniform four button jacket
Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942 (Also see Item 9258 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previous. On the tram saloon window behind then, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button jackets.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/21/1/4 and 21-4 Repeat, written on the reverse in pencil. Spare written on reverse in ink.
geelong tramways conductresses, sec tramways geelong, duncan and frazer tramcar
Melbourne Electric Supply Company tramway Conductors at the depot in Geelong with one of the summer cars, 11 or 12, behind. Three Inspectors are in the centre of front row. At the far left is an upturned can of Shell benzine that fueled the company's three buses which ran from 1912 until 1923. The date of the photograph is between 1916 and 1923 as the Inspector on the right was a Motorman in a photograph taken in 1916.
Black and white print on paper.,
The No. 1 in a circle written in ink on the reverse. GRS710/21/1/3 and 21-3, written in pencil on the reverse.
melbourne electric supply co. conductors, geelong tramway conductor, geelong tramway inspector, geelong summer car nos. 11 and 12
Set of photographs taken of the first women employed on SEC tramways in Geelong; as conductresses in 1942. (See also Item 9260 and 9261). They are standing in front of a Duncan and Fraser tramcar that, perversely, was modified for 'one man' operation about ten years previously. On the tram saloon window behind them, people are being encouraged to lend to the war effort through War Savings Certificates. Note the four button coats.
Black and white print on paper.
The No. 2 inside a circle and 21-1 printed in ink on the reverse. GSR710/21/1/1 printed on the reverse in pencil.
geelong tramways, duncan and fraser tramcar, first geelong female conductresses, tramway four button uniform jacket
Electric lorry No. 2 (battery powered) parked outside the MESC0's offices off Corio St. Small writing on the side is 'The Melbourne Electric Supply Co Ltd Corio Terrace Geelong'. Early 1910s.
Black and white print on paper.
GRS710/20/1/15 written in pencil on the reverse. The No. 2 in a circle, and 20-15 written on the reverse in ink.
geelong tramway electric lorry, mesco
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