Historical information
Newspaper clipping and photograph about the departure of the first tram from Ballarat before closure on 2/9/1971. Details the loading, the separation of the 21E truck and transport to Hamilton. Notes that the remaining 18 will be transported to other locations while 6 will remain in Ballarat. See item 3768 for a print of the photograph. The tram returned to the BTPS in 1977. See reference.
Significance
Yields information about the tramcars following the cessation of tram services in Ballarat - trams being sent to new homes and how this was done.
Physical description
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 3/9/1971
