Historical information

Issued to the person who was held the position of Tramway Superintendent in Ballarat. Similar badges were used for Councillors but were withdrawn from use in 1912. See item 1948 for their background.

Significance

Yields information about a system of tram passes that were provided to ESCo Officers, in this case the Tramway Superintendent.

Physical description

Stamped brass badge or pass for free travel on the Ballarat Tramways for the year 1906, though possibly used up to 1912 or longer for tramway Officers. Stamped to give the words "Ballarat Electric Trams 1906" on the outer edge of the Badge and then stamped out to give the letters 'B E T" on the inside of the badge. On the top of the badge, a hole has been provided and a steel ring fitted. On the rear of the badge has the letters "Tramway Superintendent" stamped on the top of the badge and on the bottom the manufacturer's name "Stokes" in a reverse stamp. See item 1948 issued to the Cr D Hughes, and 5239 for the badge issued to Cr. T J Hoare.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on rear "Tramway Superintendent"