Significance

Yields information about the views of various letter writers, views of the Courier, union views, rehabilitation costs Geelong, public meetings, finances and protest action.

Physical description

Set of three Foolscap sheet of plain paper, with rounded corners, with 8 newspaper cuttings, concerning the mooted closure of the Ballarat Tram system 6 Feb to 9 Feb 1962. All from The Courier, unless noted otherwise.



1 - "Tram Men to ask for Transport Inquiry" - 6-2-62 - about the local Trades Hall supporting a enquiry into the trams - Secretary Mr. A C Williams, re public operated transport as well.

2 - "Bendigo Move" - 6-2-62 - notes that Bendigo Trades Hall people will be meeting with Mr. Bolte when he visits Bendigo.

3 - "Trolley Buses" - 7-2-62 - W J Parsons, re use of Trolley buses and Fare Boxes

4 - "Sister Cities" - 7-2-62 - work with Bendigo and notes Bolte visit to Bendigo

5 - "Costly Routes" - 8-2-62 - notes a DLP meeting and the better routes needed.

6 - "Sebastopol Delegate for Conference on Trams" - 9-2-62 - Mayor of Sebastopol, Cr F Wilson, to represent the Borough on trams.

7 - "Bolte Guarded" - 9-2-62 - could not receive the deputation while in Bendigo, talk to the Minister.

8 - "Tram v Bus" - 9-2-62 - reporting on the lack of buses in Geelong, not worth running services following a visit.