Newspaper, The Age, "History back on the tracks", "Trams out as talks continue", 3/08/1987 12:00:00 AM

Physical description

Newspaper clipping, from The Sun, 3/8/1987 titled "Trams out as talks continue" and a second heading "History back on the tracks". Item about industrial issues for maintenance of trams and trains, or wages supplements, Has photos of Mr Roper, Transport Minister and Peter Parkinson of Trades Hall.



Notes that old trams, such as W and Y class were back in service. Has a photo of Y1 612 in service on Wattle Park.



Story by Jane Gibson and Jim Nevein.



Attached to the item is a cartoon, 4/8/1982 by Jeff of a man digging a hole around the tram tracks and finding a cable tram.

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