Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Decorated Trams", 1940's - 1950's
Yields information about decorated tramcars in Ballarat.Handwritten notes titled "Decorated Trams" and cuttings from newspapers or printed documents.
ESCo 7 - upholstered seats and carpets - notes driver was E. B. Williams
No. 28 - King George VI - May 1937
No. 23 - Floral Festival 1938
No. 29 - Floral Festival 1939
No. 23 - Gold Centenary 1951 and newspaper cutting
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2/6/1953 - carry flags
No. 21 - Buy Australian flags - 14-9-1953
No. 38 - Royal Visit - 5/3/1954 and photo
No. 25 - Made in Australia - 1956 and State Savings Bank posters
No. 17 - Made in Australia - see sketch on following page - Nov. 1956
No. 41 - Bank posters - Nov. 1956.
Photo of No. 23 - 1938 Floral Festival and No. 38 for Royal Visit
Sketches of the State Saving Bank posters used on No. 17, 25 and 41 showing the different styles and colour details.
See also Reg Item ???? about Mr. Williams retirement from the MMTB.
Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.
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