The photograph shows Geelong 7 as built, understood to be a test tram prior to the opening of the system. Photo taken in the then Corio Terrace, now Brougham Street Geelong 1912. Has a number of men on board the tram - depot workers for the photograph? See Item 4314 for another photo looking the other way and item 8612 for a framed version.

Shows Geelong tram No. 7 as built.

Black and White photograph with details on rear

Has SEC Publicity photo stamp on the rear and number 9/274 and a pencil note "Corio Terrace before opening In March 1912"

geelong, mesco, tram 7, corio terrace, opening, tramways

Published for the staff of the SEC in Jan 1971 features general SEC staff news, Eastern Metro, staff news including the retirement of Mr G H J Satchell, with photo, Temporary Traffic Inspector Ballarat tramways.

Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.

Magazine, 12 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.

Has RHSV stamp on the cover.

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Published for the staff of the SEC, features the Kiewa Valley transmission line, North East towns and workers, industry, Bendigo Tram's Golden Jubilee, (AETA Visit, Mr George Laurens, Doug Dean, Tom Lynch and Basil Miller), electrical safety, meter reading in the country, sports, electric cooking, and sports section. In the retirements were Mr P Pithie, Senior Traffic Inspector Geelong, Mr V Pipps Depot Foreman Geelong and Mr S Watson, Geelong Senior depot clerk. On the inside cover are photos of the package power stations being installed at Geelong, Ballarat (Ballarat B) and Mildura.

Demonstrates a SECV Staff magazine.

Magazine, 36 pages, black and white production, centre stapled.

Has RHSV stamp on the cover and "Case ViiiA" in ink

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Photograph shows Pengelly built tram No. 18 at the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia Streets Geelong. The tram has the destination of Chilwell. On the left is the Chilwell Newtown fire station and the Municipal Hall. Photo taken in 1955.

Yields information about Geelong tram 18 and the intersection of Pakington and Aphrasia St.

Black and White photograph with details on rear

Typed lable on rear "One of the Pengelley built cars of 1924-25. The sister tram of the one illustrated here has been preserved by the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria." and a stamp in the bottom left hand corner "WELT Collection, A G Culpeffer Cooke Victoria Australia, Ref 8B, Date 1955"

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Photograph shows Pengelly built tram No. 22 at the Geelong depot, c1956. Protruding from two of the doors are two pieces of equipment - body jacks? Behind the drivers cabin in the first doorway can be seen a small wheel. Has written on rear "K Kings photo"

Yields information about Geelong tram 22.

Black and White photograph with photographers name on rear

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Photograph shows the intersection of Aberdeen St (looking east) at Pakington St Geelong with No. 38 running "bang road" to turn to West route; and No. 16 to Chilwell. Note the trolley wire arrangement. Photo by Keith Kings, 17/12/1955, Photo No. Q(m)(6)

Yields information about the intersection of Aberdeen and Pakington Streets Geelong and tram operations.

Black and White photograph with photographers notes on the rear.

See Context

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Reproduction of Rose Series postcard No. 547 of Ryrie St Geelong with tram No. 7 east bound and another tram in the distance. Photo shows the tramway centre poles. Has the old Geelong Post Office (see reference) on the left side of the image.

Yields information about Ryrie St Geelong.

Reproduction of Rose series postcard No. P547

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The book is a record of work carried out in accident repairs on Ballarat trams from 20/12/1960 to 23/3/1971. Gives the tramcar number, accident report number, dates, labour, materials, date completed, and whether the work is claimable.

Yields information about the Ballarat Workshops accident repairs.

Memo reporting book, with sheets headed "Departmental State Electricity Commission of Victoria Electricity Supply Department" - ruled, carbon copy with heavy card covers stapled. A sheet of carbon paper remains in the book as if for the next entry.

ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance, accidents, insurance

Photo shows Malop St Geelong after the closure of the tram system but before the removal of the tram tracks. The centre poles and overhead shown in item 9410 have been removed. In the background are the Carlton Hotel, Robbialac paints, Solomons stores, the National Bank buildings and the Grand Central Hotel,

Yields information about Malop St Geelong.

Rose series postcard No. P13827 - Real Photograph print.

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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. See item 9411 for another Rose Series image at the same location after the Geelong system had closed.

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 Municipal Hall and fire station tower are 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.

ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance

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.

ballarat, tramcars, workshop records, workshops, maintenance

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.