Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Leaders welcome proposal to return trams", "Romantic image captures the city's imagination", 12/07/2002 12:00:00 AM

Physical description

Set of three cuttings from The Courier, Ballarat dated Thursday 11/7/2002 regarding the reintroduction of trams to Ballarat.



2241.1 - Page 1 of The Courier, with page 1 titled "Leaders welcome proposal to return trams" with a digitally constructed image of No. 13 crossing Sturt St from Lydiard St. North. The item looks at the overall outcomes of the study and who funded it. See image No. 1. Text written by Alex Easton.







2241.2 - page 6 of The Courier, which joins with page 7 using the titled "Romantic image captures the city's imagination" reviewing reactions to the proposals from various politicians, business and community groups. Includes comments from Judy Verlin, former Mayor and impacts on traffic and parking issues. Also summarises in a Section "At a Glance" the pros and cons of the proposal. Has a photo of No. 31 at the intersection of Bridge, Victoria and Main Streets. Cartoon by Inkcinct, about the City Tramway and Sturt St redevelopment also on the page.



2241.3 - page 7 of The Courier, has Sections detailing the benefits of the proposals, inviting people to have their say and further summary information. Has a photo of Bendigo 5 in Pall Mall with destination of Eaglehawk and a photo of Christchurch No. 11 noting the economic benefits of trams in that city over the last seven years.



Full Image and 2nd copy of sheets added 12-1-2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.









Inscriptions & markings

Second copy - Has date and page number written in under headline in ink.

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