Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Trams are on the move", 17/06/1972 12:00:00 AM

Physical description

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat 17/6/1972 of the moving of tram 26 into the depot the previous day. Has photo of tram 26 at Gardens Loop with a "TRAM DISPLAY" sign at the end. Caption notes as being moved from the old to the new depot. Quotes BTPS Vice President, Mr. M. Calnin about the move, the future plans and interest created during the move. Article also mentions that the old depot is to be auctioned by the SEC that day (17/6/1972). Demolition commenced within one month - see Reg. item 1791. Gives details of the move arrangements.



See Reg. item 1788 and 1792 for further references and Information for Members (BTPS) - June-July 1972 and Sept. 1972.

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