Physical description

Newspaper clipping from The Courier Ballarat, Saturday Sept. 19, 1981 - Saturday Magazine - featuring the BTPS and 10 years since the closure of the Ballarat System. Article contains story of the Ballarat tramways, the establishment of the Museum, closure and statement from Richard Gilbert, General Manager of the BTPS. Article written by John Dyall. Notes that the depot extension is to be "officially opened today" and that coupons are printed in the newspaper, giving free rides for the day. Article features:

1635i1 - photo of tram 27 in Wendouree Parade with the Brambles advertisement on the roof, Twin Lakes sign and showing 'St Aidans Drive'.

1635i2 - photo of single truck car southbound in Lydiard St. North, taken from Craig's Hotel.

1635i3 - map of the tramway system from a Modern Tramway Magazine. Map prepared by W. J. Wyse compiled from a sketch drawn by A.T. Marshall. Map dated 3/62



2nd copy added 26-05-2006



1635.1 - Free ride coupon - giving details of free ride offer on 19 and 20 Sept. 1981.



1635.2 - pages 28 and 29 and associated pages of The Courier, containing the above items.