Historical information

953.1 - photo of tram 32 being lifted and a low loader being positioned under the tram. Appeared on page 1 of Courier. Caption notes as the last tram to be given away and Mr. Bob Davies directing the move and that he has assisted in many of the moves so far.
953.2 - continuation of page 1 item on page 2 - about tram 32 being given to the Maryborough Chamber of Commerce. Mentions trams in the care of the BTPS, Lake Goldsmith and other organisations. Quotes SEC Administrative Officer Mr Norm Pearson.
953.3 - as for .1 and .2, but entire front page from The Courier.
See item 953 for original photograph ex The Courier.

Significance

Yields information about the storage of trams at the Ballarat North Power Station following closure of the SEC operated tram system, period to delivery of the tram to its next owner. Has a strong association with the crane company of the time.

Physical description

Newspaper clippings from The Courier, dated 17/3/1973

Inscriptions & markings

dates in blue ink of "17/3/73" near top right-hand corner of both cuttings.