Historical information

Typed Memo SECV departmental letterhead, dated 7/10/1959, enclosing a letter dated 21/9/1959 to the Minister for Electrical Undertakings (G Reid MLA) from the SEC Chairman (W M Connelly) regarding the future of Ballarat and Bendigo tramways, refers to previous letters on the topic. Seeks a TRB inquiry into the tramway systems, provides statistics, and impact on existing employees.

Significance

Yields information about the almost continual push in the 1950s for the SECV to close both Ballarat and Bendigo tramways.

Physical description

Document - five pages, 2 foolscap, with rounded corners, 3 sheets made with heat sensitive paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Date stamped 9/10/1959