Photo shows Malop St Geelong with tram tracks and centre poles late 1940s. Note the paving on the tram tracks. In the background are the Carlton Hotel, SMP paints, Solomons stores and the National Bank buildings.

Yields information about Malop St Geelong.

Rose series postcard No. P2499 - Real Photograph print.

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The photo shows Geelong tram 23 (EAST) in Ryrie St at the corner with Moorabool St. The photographer notes that the tram is in its unconverted format. In the background is the T&G building and Belcher's Corner building. A Safety Zone sign is in the view by the pedestrian. Photo by Keith Kings 8/1/1955, photo number L(l)(3)

Yields information about Geelong 23 and Ryrie St.

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

See rear image and context.

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The photo shows trams 40 & 17 passing on the loop in Pakington St at Clarence Sts in West Geelong. Has a "Fishorium" (fish shop), A E Bent Radio, a Grocery shop, Commercial bank, a butcher, and the State Savings Bank of Vic in the photo. Photo undated, Keith Kings late 1955 or early 1956, photo number Q(R)(8)

Yields information about the West Geelong shoping centre and tramway operations.

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

See rear image and context.

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Issued by the SECV in July 1954 with some 1955 updates as "Personnel Regulations Safety & First Aid" for its employees. Has a table of contents, covering the general safety items or matters at the time, including clothing, managerial instructions, first aid, first aid kits, and equipment. See item 8292 for the 1947 version. Item collected by the donor from the Ballarat Tram Depot at the time of closure.

Yields information about the Safety Practices of the SEC in 1954 and its methods of educating its workforce.

Book - manila cover with green and yellow striping on the spine, secured with Arnos binder holding about 114 duplicated sheets.

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Photo shows the track layout and operation at the corner of Pakington St and Aphrasia St looking south from the passing loop. Shows Geelong tram 37, ex Chilwell swinging out before entering the loop. Photographer notes the Newtown turns right at this location shown in the trolley wire. The Memorial Hall is on the right. Photo by Keith Kings 8/1/1956, photo number Q(w)(7).

Yields information about the junction of the Chillwell and Newtown tram routes in Geelong.

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

See rear image and context.

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Photo shows a Forest City style signal light on a pole at the corner of Pakington St and Retreat Road Geelong, Newtown 17/10/1955. Photo by Keith Kings, Number Q(m)(3). In the background are two ladies, a young boy and pram with a young child.

Yields information about the Forest City signals in Geelong on the Newtown Route.

Black and white photograph with notes on rear.

See Context

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Issued by the SECV in March 1947 as a Safety guide or Code of Practice for its employees. Has a forward by the Chairman with a good coverage of Safety Practices of the time, including rules, regulations, statistics, publicity, first aid, general safety, safety equipment, and hints. Item collected by the donor from the Ballarat Tram Depot at the time of closure.

Yields information about the Safety Practices of the SEC in 1947 and its methods of educating its workforce.

Book - grey covers with Arnos binder holding about 90 duplicated sheets with 14 tab sheets.

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Record of the monthly reports from April 1965 to July 1971, signed by the Depot Foreman S Lakey, D Irwin or acting F. Minns. Lists the number of brake blocks replaced and summarises the principal work done on the tramcars and special jobs eg replacing the destination rolls. image i2 - April 1965 to December 1966 image i3 - Jan. 1967 to December 1968 - including an entry dated 10-9-1968 with a list of depot staff, addresses and phone numbers, 17 in all. image i4 - Jan. 1969 to December 1970 image i5 - Jan 1971 to July 1971

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events on a monthly basis.

Memo reporting book, with sheets headed "Departmental State Electricity Commission of Victoria" - ruled, carbon copy with heavy card covers with green tape binding. Form SF-466-12-0254. A sheet of carbon paper remains in the book as if for the next entry.

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Timetable dated 22/3/1965 gives details of the services on the Sebastopol - Lydiard St North line including short workings to Grey and Bell Streets. Includes depot only trips.

Yields information about the Timetable - Sebastopol - Lydiard St North in 1965.

Foolscap photocopied sheet, poor reproduction.

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Purpose or the city of use of the complimentary tickets not known, - have not been punched. The ticket dates from 1955 to c1965.

Demonstrates the use of a 6d ticket to provide a complimentary trip on tram.

Set of two tickets - teal ink on off white paper, denomination 6d, numbered 042067 and 042126, headed State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Provincial Tramways and stampled "COMPLIMENTARY" in red ink. On rear in teal ink is a diagonal criss cross or tartan pattern.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Gives an entry for Xmas tram No. 32. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1967 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information.

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Lists for each tram a summary of work done to the vehicle for 1969 by the SEC Ballarat depot. To be read in conjunction with item 8287. Was located within item 8287.

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop work for each tram during 1969.

Hand written notes, blue pen on off white sheets, some both sides.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments, sick leave, and recreation leave - shown in red ink. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1970 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information and sheets for events, finances etc.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Has notes in the front cover the start dates for M Devlin, W Kell and the death date of G Minns. A birth date for Davis entered? At the page for 13/2/1969 was a handwritten list of work done to the tram fleet during 1969 - see item 8288. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1969 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information and sheets for events, finances etc.

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Lists for each weekday, the work done on each tram, who was on leave, and events or failures, derailments - shown in red ink, motormen examined. Some pages during May were left blank. Related item diaries: 8280 - 1960 8281 - 1961 8282 - 1962 8283 - 1964 8284 - 1965 8285 - 1966 8286 - 1967 8286A - 1968 8287 - 1969 8288 - individual sheets for each tram 8289 - 1970 8290 - Monthly reports from May 1965 to August 1971

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshop activities, tramcars maintained and events.

Printed and bound book - Collins Australian Diary No. 324 for 1968 - two pages per week, ruled with date and holiday information and sheets for events, finances etc.

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Duncan and Fraser tramcar No 3 at the depot bedecked with large Australian flags and small Red Cross flags and seeking donations to the Red Cross. It is most likely the date is during WW1, probably 1916-1918.

Possibly a Motorman in winter coat (as there are no lapel badges). SEC type numbers are on the latter two hats. The Conductor badges on coat lapels and 5-button coats must have been retained by the SEC for a while. The date of these photos would be 1930s.

Conductor or Motorman in MESCo's winter uniform posing in front of a Duncan & Fraser tramcar at the Geelong depot. Date between 1912 and 1930.

Set of photographs taken together in the park near the tram depot, displaying Geelong tramway uniforms.

Set of photographs taken together in the park near the tram depot, displaying Geelong tramway uniforms.

Geelong Tramway Inspector in winter long coat.

Senior Traffic Inspector.

The Motorman or Conductor in winter uniform with SEC type number on his hat and a 3-button coat. The change in coat design would suggest that these photographs were taken in the late 1930s or in the 40s when uniforms would have been standardized across the three regional tramways in Victoria.

An Inspector in Winter Uniform.

Construction of the North tram route along The Esplanade, looking north. New grooved rail is laid out on the slope down to Corio Bay. 1928

Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St., looking North. Curved track heads back into Ryrie St. 1911.

Tram tracks being laid in Ryrie St., just west of the Moorabool intersection. Tracks curving towards the photographer are for the turn to join the South Route, 1911. This connection was removed in 1922. The tower with clockface is the Post Office.

Tram tracks being laid in Moorabool St., close to the Ryrie St. intersection in foreground. Looking NW. 1911