Significance

Yields information about the way work was authorised by the SEC in Ballarat and how costs were then charged and recorded. Demonstrates that the ESCo steel poles were not earth to the tramway rails.

Physical description

Single sheet, foolscap form, pre-printed and given running number 766, titled "Local Authority to Proceed - Departmental", sent to the Tramway's Inspector, dated 30/5/39 for the earthing of steel poles to tram rails - and costs and materials used (on page 2) for the work.

Inscriptions & markings

Has been filled in using ink and pencil