Historical information

In 1890 Bendigo's first tramway battery-electric carriages operated between Sanhurst and Eaglehawk.

In 1892 Battery-electrics were replaced by steam tram cars on the Bendigo Railway Station track to Eaglehawk.

In 1903 Electric traction overhead was inaugurated extending to Quarry Hill, Golden Square and Lake Weeroona.

In 1913 Open cross-seat cars added for the service Quarry Hill to Eaglehawk.

In 1945 Traction bogie cars replaced older cars.

In 1947 Birney safety cars (dead man controllers) replaced older cars

Physical description

Toast list for a Bendigo Tramways Division Retirement Dinner - A complimentary Dinner tendered to Mr Arthur Douglas on his retirement after 31 years as Secretary of The Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association. Held at the Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo Saturday 29th September 1951.
Inside are two tramways photos, one of the Bendigo Steam trams 1902, and the other of trams passing through Charing Cross in 1951. On the last page is a program and menu for the event.