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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track", 17/11/2004

  • "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track"

    "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track"

Historical information

Article written by Andrew Jefferson about the failure of the BTM's power supply due to a lightning strike. Quotes Stephen Butler, as President. Notes cost of the new transformer and where donations could be sent to. Has a photo of Dave Macartney leaning against No. 38 and a cartoon with swans and a photographer and the caption "Lake Wendouree Tourist Transport that is still running." Has date line fixed to lower edge of cutting.
2nd copy added 16/7/05, folded page complete. See item 9620 for a colour print of the photo.

Significance

Yields information about the failure of the BTM power supply and a close association with Dave Macartney.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, Wednesday November 17, 2004, titled "Appeal to get trams rolling back on track".

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