Historical information

Book with an index or table of contents, listing all the documents relating to the establishment of the Ballaarat Tramways (the horse tram operator) including, references to Legislation and orders in council, original tender conditions, the contract between the Council and Edward Thomson, Specifications for the construction, delegation to the operator, and plan of routes. Last document dated 17/1/1888.

Significance

Yields information about the establishment of the Ballarat horse trams, Councils and the operator.

Physical description

Bound book, with end papers, 20 pages, patterned covers, titled with a label on the front cover - "Ballaarat Tramways"

Inscriptions & markings

Has an old ownership note on the inside front cover.