Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "The horse tram era", 10-6-1967

Historical information

Item recalls the horse era in Ballarat, - horse trams, horse buses, location of stables, horse cabs and coaches operated by Cobb and Co. Has notes as well on toll gates including a photo of Mt Clear toll gate, the first electric tram and rail lines.

Significance

Yields information about the use of horses for trams and cabs in Ballarat.

Physical description

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Centenary issue10/6/1967 titled "The horse tram era" Has the date included in a folded over section.

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