Significance

Yields information about the transfer of tram 37 to Sydney for the Sydney Tramway Museum or SPER.

Physical description

Set of 9 Fujifilm white cardboard slides and four AGFA blue and white plastic mount slides of the loading of Ballarat 37 for the Sydney Tramway Museum or SPER 27/9/1971. Reference Reg Item 3929 for list of dates of tram disposal.
.1 - No. 30 towing 37 out of the depot
.2 - pushing along Wendouree Parade
.3 - SEC logo on the side of 37
.4 - Getting cranes into position.
.5 - ditto - Ballarat Lifting Services Ute van in the photo.
.6 - getting ready.
.7 - ditto
.8 - tram in the air
.9 - truck being moved underneath.
.10 - ditto
.11 - ditto
.12 - on the truck - J. J. Leach & Co transport.
.13 - ready to go.
Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.