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Document - Report, Graeme Turnbull, "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson", Apr. 2001

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  • "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson"

Physical description

Copy of a lecture by Graeme Turnbull presented 2001 titled "The development and retention of Melbourne's trams and the influence of Sir Robert Risson" Consists of 22 A4 pages, with Bibliography.



Looks at the history of the Melbourne's trams, why they have been retained, the MMTB, its formation, Chairmen, Overseas influences and reports, Bourke St buses, Bourke St, the PCC car, Robert Risson, Hector Bell, Reg Ansett, the Union, design of trams, accidents, trolley poles, uniforms, Risson's personality and his strong support for trams in Melbourne.



See Reg Item 6061

Inscriptions & markings

On top in ink "Delivered at RMIT Storey Hall on Friday 20/4/2001, the 100th anniversary of Sir Robert's birthday by Graeme Turnbull" and "Received 7/12/01"

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