Historical information

Provides the financial details and performance for the operator of the Melbourne cable system operator for 1896, the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo). Extracted from a Melbourne newspaper for 11/8/1896. Notes the dividends, disputes over payment of rates, the death of A. W Robertson, one of the directors, costs, assets, and passengers. The report was presented by the Chairman, Mr. F B Clapp.

Significance

Yields information the financial situation in 1896 for the Melbourne cable Tram operator, MTOCo.

Physical description

Typed document on a single sheet of blue paper - extract - from a Melbourne newspaper dated 11/8/1896