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Demonstrates a common location of a tram photograph, Grey St Loop, Albert St Sebastopol and the appearance of the trams towards the closure of the system.
B&W print of a bogie tram No. 35 at the Grey St Loop, bound for Lydiard St North, after crossing another tram, Albert St Sebastopol. Photo taken late 1960's or early 1960's prior to closure.
On reverse side - black ink stamp "E.G.Butland"
Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 36 at the Sebastopol terminus late 1950s. Tram has the destination of Lydiard St North, and is fitted with large triangles. Photograph and date unknown.
Yields information about tram 36 at the Sebastopol terminus.
Black and white photograph with plain back - two size prints held.
tramcars, sebastopol, tram 36
Photograph show SEC Ballarat trams 37 and 18 at the City terminus, Sturt St and Lydiard St North. Tram 37 is showing Special. In the background is the Town Hall. Photo 8-3-1954, photographer possibly Bob Lilburn.
Yields information about trams 18 and 37 during March 1954 and the Town Hall
Black and white photograph with date on rear.
In red ink on rear "8-3-54"
tramcars, tram 37, tram 18, sturt st, city, town hall
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 33 (Gardens via Drummond St North) in lower Sturt St mid 1950s with tail lights installed. In the background is the Ballaarat Gas Co. building, Patersons, a hotel and the Ballarat Mechanics Institute Building with signs for Robur Tea and Davies Bread. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 33 and lower Sturt St mid 1950s.
Black and white print with plain back.
tramcars, tram 33, sturt st
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 33 (Gardens via Drummond St North) and No. 12 (Mt Pleasant) crossing each other in Wendouree Parade, mid 1950s with tail lights installed. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 33 tram 12 during the mid 1950s in Wendoure Parade.
Black and white print with plain back.
tramcars, tram 33, wendouree parade, tram 12
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 33 and an ex-PMTT bogie tram at the Sebastopol terminus, c1950. No. 33 has the destination of Lydiard St North. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 33 and a unknown bogie tram at Sebastopol
Black and white print with plain back.
tramcars, tram 33, sebastopol
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 33 turning from Main St into Barkly St on its way to Mt Pleasant. In the background is a shop selling Sunshine Biscuits and Carnation condensed milk. As well there is a truck with a canvas rear cover and two schoolboys and their bike by the tram stop pole. The tram still has its WW2 window paint scheme. Photo by I Ken Winney 12/1949.
Yields information about tram 33 and the corner of Main and Barkly Sts in 12/1949.
Black and white print with photographer's notes on the rear.
On rear in ink "No. 33 turning fro Main into Barkly Sts Ballarat en route to Mt Pleasant 12/1949, I K Winney"
tramcars, tram 33, barkly st, main st
The photographs show SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 "parked" at the Junior School of Ballarat College after the closure of the Ballarat SEC-operated system. Item 3929 gives a disposal date of 5-10-1971. The bogies had been removed at the time of transportation. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 35 after its disposal in 1971.
Set of two black and white prints, plain back.
tramcars, tram 35, disposal, sale of trams, ballarat college
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 at the City terminus before proceeding to Lydiard St North. A single-truck or small tram is behind. The conductor is standing by the tram stop pole. The tram has been fitted with tail lights and reflective triangles from 1956 to 1960. Photographer unknown. In the background is the Ballarat Town Hall.
Yields information about tram 35 in Sturt St - late 1950s.
Colour print on plain paper - set of two
tramcars, tram 35, sturt st, town hall
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 westbound in Sturt St West, soon after leaving Pleasant St for the Gardens. The tram has been fitted with tail lights and reflective triangles from 1956 to 1960. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 35 in Sturt St West - late 1950s.
Black and white print on plain paper
tramcars, tram 35, sturt st west
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 northbound in Lydiard St loop, crossing another bogie tram, probably at the Seymour St Loop. The tram is fitted with tail lights and large reflective triangles, indicating a date between 1956 and 1960. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 35 crossing another bogie, probably at the Seymour St loop - late 1950s.
Black and white print on plain paper
tramcars, tram 35, lydiard st nth
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 reversing at the Lydiard St North x-over opposite the Post Office. The driver is preparing to lift the trolley pole, while the conductor is standing alongside the tram. The tram has the destination of City and has been fitted with tail lights and large reflective triangles - from 1956 to 1960. In the background are the Post Office and the Ballarat Mining Exchange building fitted with Mobil gas petrol bowsers. Photographer and date unknown.
Yields information about tram 35 reversing at the Lydiard St Nth crossover opposite the Post Office - late 1950s.
Black and white print on plain paper
tramcars, tram 35, lydiard st nth, city, mining exchange, post office
The photograph show SEC Ballarat tram No. 35 at the Victoria St terminus, looking East along the Western Highway. Has the conductor standing by the front of the tram. Photo by I Ken Winney 12/1949
Yields information about tram 35 and the Western Highway at Victoria St - 12/1949
Black and white print with photographer's notes on the rear.
On rear in ink "Ex MMTB C class now No. 35 at Victoria St terminus, Ballarat 12/1949, I K Winney"
tramcars, tram 35, victoria st, western highway
The photograph show SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 and Adelaide MTT No 1 on the AETM St Kilda Adelaide tramway museum track c1975. Photo and date unknown.
Yields information about tram 34 at AETM Adelaide in 1975.
Black and white print on plain paper
tramcars, tram 34, aetm, adelaide, tram 1, mtt
The photograph show SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 in front of the AETM St Kilda Adelaide depot with a driver checking the mirror. Photo 5-5-1975, photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 34 at AETM Adelaide in 1975.
Black and white print on plain paper with date of photo.
Has date of "5-5-75" in red ink on rear.
tramcars, tram 34, aetm, adelaide
The photograph show SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 in Lydiard St Nth, possibly leaving the Seymour St loop. Not known who took the photo or the date, c1970.
Yields information about tram 34 appearance c1970.
Black and white print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 34, lydiard st nth, seymour st loop
The two photographs show SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 at the Sebastopol terminus in Albert St. The second photo has the Royal Mail Hotel in the background. Not known who took the photo or the date, c1970.
Yields information about tram 34 appearance c1970.
Set of two Black and white prints on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 34, sebastopol, royal mail hotel, albert st
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 in Wendouree Parade, having just left Gardens loop on its way to Mt Pleasant. Not known who took the photo or the date. Post 1956 to 1960 given the large reflective triangles on the end panel.
Yields information about tram 34 appearance in the mid to late 1960s.
Black and white print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 34, wendouree parade, gardens
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 in Drummond St crossing between the median Strip in Sturt St at Hospitial Corner. Not known who took the photo or the date. Post 1956 to 1960 given the large reflective triangles on the end panel.
Yields information about tram 34 appearance in the mid to late 1960s.
Black and white print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 34, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 in Wendouree Parade, near Forrest St, inbound to Victoria St, with Lake Wendouree in the background. Tram has been fitted with large reflective triangles and appears to have a freshly painted lifeguard flap. Not known who took the photo or the date. Post 1956 to 1960.
Yields information about tram 34 appearance in the mid to late 1960s.
Colour print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 34, wendouree parade, lake wendouree
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 34 at Hospital Corner. Item No. 4152 is a Wal Jack photo of the tram almost in the same position. Photo most likely on the same date 19/2/1950, but likely by a different photographer standing alongside.
Yields information about tram 34 at Hospital Corner.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, sturt st, tram 34, hospital corner
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St with several lady passengers on board. The date and Photographer are unknown - c1970 given the new Commonwealth Bank building.
Yields information about tram 38 at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Sts.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, sturt st, tram 38
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram Nos. 32 on-site at the proposed Maryborough Chamber of Commerce "Wildlife" park. This did not proceed. The photo is most likely taken before a roof was placed over the tram. The date and Photographer are unknown. See item 6604 and 6632 for other photos. The tram was acquired by the BTPS in 1986.
Yields information about tram 32 at the proposed Wildlife page.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, maryborough, transporting trams
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram Nos. 32 "parked" on a roadside after being picked up from the SEC depot in Ballarat and transported to possibly near Maryborough, where it was later transported to the proposed Wildlife park near Majorica. The date and Photographer are unknown. The tram was acquired by the BTPS in 1986.
Yields information about tram 32 its transport to near Maryborough.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, maryborough, transporting trams
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat trams Nos. 32 crossing over the road over the rail bridge for the former Buninyong rail line shortly before the Victoria St terminus. The tram has been fitted with reflective triangles on the front dash dated the photo between 1956 and 1960. Photographer unknown.
Yields information about tram 32 and the Victoria St rail bridge.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, victoria st, bridge
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat trams Nos. 32 and 21 at the City terminus, cnr of Sturt St and Lydiard St. Tram 32 has the destination of Mt Pleasant. An inspector is talking to the driver. In the background is the Ballarat Town Hall. Photo pre 1956 as reflective tape has not been added as has been in item 9473.
Yields information about tram 32 and tram 21, mid 1950s.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, sturt st, tram 21, town hall, city
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 32 at Hospital Corner, turning from Sturt St into Drummond St Sth. Has the Southern Cross Hotel in the background along with a Shell petrol sign. Note the signal contactor above the trolley pole. Photographer and date unknown - mid-1950s.
Yields information about tram 32 and Hospital corner, mid 1950s.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st sth
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 32 at Mt Pleasant fitted with large two reflective triangles on the front dash panel that were added during 1956. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Drummond St North. In the background is the shop advertising Lan Choo tea. The pole alongside has all the tramway signage including the timetable board. Photographer and date unknown - mid-1950s.
Yields information about tram 32 and the Mt Pleasant terminus.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 32, mt pleasant, barkly st, route signs, signs
The photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 outbound in Lydiard St North, Ballarat. The tram has large reflective triangles on the front that were added during 1956. In the background is the bluestone building of J J Coller & Co and other buildings on the east side of the street. Photographer and date unknown - mid-1950s.
Yields information about tram 38 and Lydiard St North Ballarat.
Black and White print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 38, lydiard st nth
Photograph shows SEC Ballarat tram No. 38 in bound in Albert St Sebastopol to Lydiard St North. Tram has large reflective triangles on the front that were added during 1956. Note the large roadside trees and the appearance of the track. Photographer and date unknown - mid 1950s
Yields information about tram 38 and Albert St Sebastopol.
Colour print on plain paper.
tramcars, tram 38, albert st, sebastopol
Third edition comprises eight drawings to be coloured in or other activities prepared by David Frost and Peter Waugh. See items 2250 for the first edition and 6006 for the second edition.
Demonstrates a BTM produced Sales item.
Book - 16 pages colour outside covers, centre stapled.
btps, btm, coiouring book, sales items
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