Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Tram Danger - Brown", "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", 3/09/1991 12:00:00 AM
Set of two Newspaper cuttings about the condition of tram track.
.1 - Newspaper clipping from The Herald Sun, 3/9/1991 - titled "Tram Danger - Brown", written by Mark Gardy. reporting on a leaked PTC report about tram tracks condition. Opposition transport spokesman Mr Brown released the report. The Minister Mr Spyker, said the track was safe. Gives some details of extent and costs and a map showing affected sections.
Also a report about the PTUA calling for an inquiry into the price of transport fares in Victoria.
.2 - Newspaper clipping from The Age 5/9/1991 - titled "Track disrepair threatens to derail tram services", about the same topic and reports. Article by Jacqui Macdonald and with a photo of Alan Brown looking at tracks and derailment marks outside the South Melbourne depot. Photo by Sebastian Costanzo.trams, tramways, trackwork, maintenance, repairs, ptc, ptua