Significance

Yields information about the discussions and views of the SEC about operation of historic trams in Ballarat after the closure of the SEC operated system.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 14/9/1971 about a letter to the City Council from the SEC about the Lake Wendouree Tramway Museum Committee's proposal to operate a tram service on the lake route for a trail period. SEC said that this was not practical and advised that the sheds could only be used to house the trams. Noted that the SEC proposed to sell the land in 1972, and the Council's proposal that certain materials be stored. Quotes Cr. Chisholm (Mayor) and City Engineer (Mr. R. J. Sharp).



Image added 20/11/2013

Inscriptions & markings

In black ink in the top right hand corner of the item - '14/9/71'