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Document - Photocopy, The Age, "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line", "Tram depot is saved by the bell", Aug. 1998

  • "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line", "Tram depot is saved by the bell"

    "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line", "Tram depot is saved by the bell"

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  • "Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line", "Tram depot is saved by the bell"

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Photocopy of two newspaper articles about the consultation for the redevelopment of the former Hawthorn Tram Depot



"Old trams to bet boost as depot reaches end of line" - written by Paul Robinson of the Age, dated 19/8/1998 about the study proposals for the future of the Hawthorn tram depot - built around the theme of having a museum there. Quotes ULC document, Mayor of Boroondara, Loreto Davey. Has a view from Wallen Road as a photograph.



"Tram depot is saved by the bell" - written by Lyall Johnson of the Age, dated 14/8/1998. Includes a photograph of Margaret Drew at Southbank depot sitting inside V217. Reports on the study for the redevelopment of the site. Quotes the Minister for Transport's Press Release and the Chairman of National Trust's W class Trams Committee, Michael Norbury.

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