Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Decorated Trams", 1940's - 1950's

Significance

Yields information about decorated tramcars in Ballarat.

Physical description

Handwritten notes titled "Decorated Trams" and cuttings from newspapers or printed documents.



ESCo 7 - upholstered seats and carpets - notes driver was E. B. Williams

No. 28 - King George VI - May 1937

No. 23 - Floral Festival 1938

No. 29 - Floral Festival 1939

No. 23 - Gold Centenary 1951 and newspaper cutting

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 2/6/1953 - carry flags

No. 21 - Buy Australian flags - 14-9-1953

No. 38 - Royal Visit - 5/3/1954 and photo

No. 25 - Made in Australia - 1956 and State Savings Bank posters

No. 17 - Made in Australia - see sketch on following page - Nov. 1956

No. 41 - Bank posters - Nov. 1956.



Photo of No. 23 - 1938 Floral Festival and No. 38 for Royal Visit



Sketches of the State Saving Bank posters used on No. 17, 25 and 41 showing the different styles and colour details.



See also Reg Item ???? about Mr. Williams retirement from the MMTB.



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



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