Physical description

Laminated A3 sheet featuring photograph and newspaper clippings.



1 - an Article written by Erica Cervini titled "Melbourne's Trams - the spirit that saved our icon", about Major General Sir Robert Risson and his influence on keeping Melbourne's trams which have since become an icon. Quotes John McPherson of the PTUA and Marc Fiddian, author of "Clang Clang clang" refers to a carton by Frith, The Herald 1955 about the opening of Bourke St. See Reg Item 5814i2.



2 - Photo of Risson on the top of a tram showing how to handle a trolley pole - 1963 newspaper clipping.



3 - Cartoon by Frith about the opening of Bourke St, featuring Risson.