Historical information
Artist - Gordon Thurling, BTV6 graphic artist at the time. Understood that he also worked for Myer in Ballarat, has since passed away. See item 6422 for another example.
Significance
Strong association with the artist Gordon Thurling and demonstrates in a pen and ink drawing the last tram in Sturt St at the time of the closure of the SEC system.
Physical description
Coloured photocopy of a drawing by Gordon Thurling titled "The last tram Sturt Street Ballarat 19 September 1971". Originally a Black and white drawing of tram 39, with destination "Sebastopol" with Ballarat Town Hall in background, which has been coloured with green, grey and yellow watercolours.
