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Document - Report, William R. Pollock, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track", 1930's?

  • "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track"

    "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track"

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  • "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track"

Historical information

Report titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". Compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation, along with 26 appendices of drawings of equipment and parts of the cable tram system. Published by the MMTB.
See also Reg Item 7895 for the drawings and 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.

Significance

Yields information about the operation of the cable tram system in a report prepared for the MMTB prior to the closure of the cable tram system.

Physical description

Report - 54 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear manila cover.

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