Historical information

Memorandum by Sir Henry Weedon, Chairman of the Melbourne Tramways Trust dated 17 June 1914, titled "Working of Tramways" about the consideration of two Victorian Parliamentary bills about the abolition of the Trust, the take over of the MTOCo and working of the cable tramways in Melbourne. Considers the powers needed if the Trust was to work the tramways as well, borrowing powers, valuation of the rolling stock, car sheds, extra engine power, annual expenses, and possible receipts. The government set up the "Tramway Board" in 1916 to take over the assets of both the MTOCo when their franchise ended and the MTT.

Significance

Yields information about the considerations undertaken towards the end of the cable tram franchise in Melbourne.

Physical description

Memorandum - 3 foolscap pages, typed and printed in purple ink.