Honouring Our Members
The Ballarat Tramway Museum has been shaped by the dedication and commitment of its members over many decades. This page recognises those who have made a significant contribution to the Museum’s development and ongoing success, including our Life Members and those members who are no longer with us.
Through their time, skills and support, these individuals have helped preserve Ballarat’s tramway heritage and ensure it continues to be enjoyed by visitors and the community. We acknowledge their service with gratitude and respect.
MEMBERS
LIFE MEMBERS
Life Membership is awarded in recognition of outstanding and sustained service to the Ballarat Tramway Museum. These members have made a significant contribution to the development, operation and preservation of the Museum and its tramway heritage.
We gratefully acknowledge the following Life Members:
| Member # | Name | Date Joined | Life Member Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Richard Gilbert | 30 May 1971 | 23 Oct 2011 |
| 94 | Dave Macartney | 14 July 1971 | 9 Nov 2014 |
| 85 | Warren Doubleday | 14 July 1971 | 5 Nov 2016 |
| 42 | Carolyn Cleak | 30 May 1971 | 12 Nov 2017 |
| 76 | Peter Winspur | 2 July 1971 | 12 Nov 2017 |
| 56 | Gavin Young | 30 May 1971 | 28 Oct 2018 |
| 581 | Warrington Cameron | 12 Aug 1983 | 20 Nov 2022 |
| 686 | Len Millar | 12 July 1990 | 20 Nov 2022 |
| 425 | Alan Bradley | 9 Jan 1975 | 19 Nov 2023 |
| 565 | Greg Rodgers | 12 Mar 1983 | 19 Nov 2023 |
In Memoriam
Honouring Our Founders, Volunteers and Benefactors
The Ballarat Tramway Museum stands today because of the dedication, generosity and vision of many individuals who gave their time, skills and support over the years. This page honours those who have passed away and recognises the lasting contribution each made to preserving Ballarat’s tramway heritage.
Their commitment continues to live on in every restoration project, every tram journey, and every visitor experience.
Our Founding Members
Those who joined at the Foundation Meeting on 31 May 1971. These individuals laid the foundations of the Museum, ensuring that a vital part of Ballarat’s transport history would be preserved for future generations.
Hugh Ballantyne
Austin Brehaut
Brian Brooke
A R Brugman
Maurice Calnin
Greame Evans
Melton Foo
Neville Gower
Graeme Inglis
"Bill" Jessup
Eldon Hogan
Shane McCarthy
David Mickle
George Netherway
Jim Powe
R Stevenson
M Withers
Our Benefactors
Those who have left a lasting legacy. Through their generous support and bequests, our benefactors have provided enduring assistance that continues to strengthen the Museum’s future.
Keith Atkinson
Ross Baird
Bill Kingsley
David Mickle
Brian Morrell
Lloyd Rogers
Pat Cass
Doug Moyle
Our Volunteers
Our volunteers gave generously of their time and expertise. Through practical skills, leadership, administration and enthusiasm, they helped build and sustain the Museum as a living heritage organisation.
Austin Brehaut
Maurice Calnin
Geoff Cargeeg
Jack Chadwick
Suzanne Clarke
John Clowes
Chris Donald
Melton Foo
David Frost
Noel Gipps
Roger Gosney
Neville Gower
Neville Hesketh
Eldon Hogan
Graeme Inglis
Chris Jacobson
Travis Jeffrey
Bill Jessup
Nancy Keireth
Bill Kingsley
Barry McCandlish
Doug Moyle
George Netherway
Noelene Netherway
Dave O'Neil
Glen Parkhill
Robert Paroissien
Bob Prentice
Frank Puls
Peter Robinson
Bill Scott
John Shaw (Perth)
Roy Sheedy
Iain Sutherland
Peter Walker
Bill Whitford
Phillip Work
Bruce Worthington