Newspaper, "From Horse Tram to Trolly Bus" (note spelling), pre 1940

Physical description

Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 10, titled "From Horse Tram to Trolly Bus" (mis-spelt word) recording the history of the cable trams in Melbourne, the formation of the company, prohibition of steam locomotives, costs, mechanical problems, Council objections, rails, visit of Mr. Hallide, court actions, King St. track, take over by the MMTB and that "conversion war still rages" - and perhaps trolley buses.



Has been cut out from a sheet and pasted into the book. Written prior to final conversion in Melbourne in 1940.



Note Item Not formally Numbered.

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