Historical information

Details the history of the Ballarat system, take over by the SEC and the conditions of that take over by the SEC, reconstruction, financial losses incurred by the SEC, decline in passengers, its suitability, condition of the infrastructure and rolling stock. Its unsuitability to extend, effectiveness of the Geelong conversion, ability of private bus operators, tramway employees, methods of abandonment, tram tracks, overhead and impact on the electricity supply system. Dated 2/4/1968.
Has a table showing the income and losses and population from 1935 to 1967, a coloured graphical presentation of tramway statistics, sheet of Fares and Charges for Ballarat. Attached to the rear of the document was an advertisement for Ballarat Tramways fare sections (See Reg Item 8039) and a map showing tram and bus services - drawing No. VX4/1/1. See item 8038 for the Bendigo document dated May 1968.

Significance

Yield information and demonstrates the SEC's attitude to trams in Ballarat and their finances.

Physical description

Report, 13 foolscap pages + three attachments stapled on left hand side, titled "Evidence to be given at the inquiry into Public Transport Facilities at Ballarat"