Newspaper - "Council to take action over this", Herald Sun, 1955

Historical information

The article and photo reports on the poor condition of the Victorian Railways operated St Kilda to Brighton tram line in St Kilda St, Brighton. This section of line closed during 1957. The Council reported that it had briefed a QC about the matter. The Railways were responsible for road maintenance and track maintenance. The donor, noted that it is tram 32 in the far distance.

Significance

Yields information about the condition of the St Kilda St Brighton prior to the tramway closure.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping titled - "Council to take action over this" - Melbourne Sun 21/7/1955

Inscriptions & markings

"Melb "Sun" Thurs 21 July 1955 inside page 9"

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