Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Rail Lines link with Old Phoenix Foundry", 1950

Significance

Yields information about the Phoenix foundry and tramway crossing in Sturt St in 1950.

Physical description

Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, 12/2/1950 titled "Rail Lines link with Old Phoenix Foundry", about the uncovering of the rails left in Sturt St at Armstrong St, part of the former Phoenix Foundry line - uncovered during rail replacement activities. Has a photograph showing the two exposed ends of workers replacing the rail line and gauging the track. Gives a short history of the Phoenix Foundry.



Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips.



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