Document - report, Alf Twentyman, "The Horse Omnibuses"

Historical information

A report was written by Alf Twentyman titled "The Horse Omnibuses" about the operation firstly by the Melbourne Omnibus Co from 23/3/1869 and then from 1877 the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. Looks at the routes, buses, staff, and stables operated. Includes notes on Race days, St Patrick's Day and other special traffic days, passenger loadings, operations and why the Johnston St cable line was known as the Carlton line.

Significance

Yields information about Melbourne's horse omnibuses operated by the Melbourne Omnibus Co.

Physical description

Three foolscap sheets - photocopied - stapled in top left hand corner.

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