Document, "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History", late 1950s

Historical information

Document titled "The Geelong Tramways, A Brief History" - by an unknown author, though the map is similar to the one provided in item 9810, in a paper published by the Geelong Historical Society, Investigator magazine, written by John Moore. The article or document looks at the early development of Geelong trams, the start of services, services and operations during the twenties, and thirties, and closure. Notes the appeal by the Barwon Apex Club for the display of a bogie tram. Has a diagrammatic map of the Geelong system on the last page.

Significance

Yields information about Geelong tramway history and fund raising for the preservation of a bogie tram.

Physical description

Document - 7 quarto pages, stapled in the top left hand corner.

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