Historical information

Article by John M Moore about the history of Geelong's Tramways, that appeared in the September 1986 issue of the Australian Railway Enthusiast. See also item 9810 for a similar article that appeared in the Geelong Historical Society journal, the Investigator. Includes a detailed article on the formation history of Geelong Trams by John M Moore including photos. Establishment of MESCo, J J Jobbins, construction, tracks, buses, practical jokes, map, trams and decorated cars. Includes names of many of the people involved with the Tramways, the SECV and Councils. Includes a diagrammatic map of the system.

Significance

Yields information about the history of Geelong tramways and its operations.

Physical description

Five A4 pages copy of an article from the Australian Railway Enthusiast