Significance

Yields information about the tramcar maintenance activities of the SEC at the depot in frequency of changing brake blocks, light bulbs, trolley rope and wheels for each tramcar. This book was the last to be done by the SEC in Ballarat, closure occurred on 19/9/1971.

Physical description

Collins Diary No. 324, blue Rexene covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1971, 7 days and notes for each double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat depot to record brake block changes and light globe replacements on each tramcar. Also gives details on trolley rope and trolley wheel replacements.



The last recorded entry was 14/9/1971, for fitting of second hand shoes to 34 and 42.



Inside front cover were:

1 - loose - carbon copy of a "Notice to All Traffic Staff" regarding braking - See Reg Item 3520.

2 - loose - carbon copy of run number 25, Monday to Friday - See Reg Item 3521.



These are to be retained with the item, but in a separate container.