Newspaper, Geelong Advertiser, "When trams ran in Geelong", 9/10/1971

Historical information

Newspaper cutting titled "When trams ran in Geelong" written by Max White. Looks at the development of the tramway system in Geelong, MESCo, operation, take over by the SEC and finally closure. Notes the use of coloured route lights, conductresses, and how the system was shut down in stages. Has a photo of Geelong 7 supplied by Bob Prentice.

Significance

Yields information about the history of the Geelong tramway system.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping newsprint - Geelong Advertiser 9/10/1971

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