Significance

Yields information about the view of The Courier, and locals about the mooted closure of the tramway system and reporting on the proposal in particular local views.

Physical description

Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 7 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system March - April 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise.



1 - 28-3-62 - a complaint and support by Mrs E Shann, Victorian Radio and Television

2 - "Keep our Trams" - 4-4-62 - two letters about use of the trams by senior citizens and the SEC finances

3 - "More on Trams" - 5-4-62 - drivers assisting prams off buses and other bus issues, noted the recent closure of Footscray

4 - "The Black Hill Progress Association" 0 5-4-672 - Trams Best, quotes Mr. Hodder

5 - "Premier Replies" - 6-4-62 - Bolte would be pleased give consideration to the Borough's concerns

6 - "Save the Trams" - 6-4-62 - reporting on responses to council from a number of bodies

7 - "Trams and Buses"- letter about poor bus services in Geelong