Photograph - Digital image Set of 8, Hugh Ballantyne, BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade, 7/12/1974

Historical information

Photos of BTPS tram 27 making its first trip across Wendouree Parade following the installation of the depot junction trackwork on Saturday 7 December 1974.
Features Richard Gilbert holding the flag, Clyde Croft driving the tram and other BTPS workers.
Images scanned and altered by Roderick Smith from the Hugh Ballantyne collection August to September 2017.

Significance

Yields information about the establishment by the BTPS of a tram service in Wendouree Parade. Has a strong association with those involved.

Physical description

Set of eight digital images

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