Slide - BTPS formal opening of tram services - set of 5, David Frost, 1/2/1975

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Historical information

Set of five slides of the formal opening of the tramway by SECV Chairman Charles Trethowan, 1/2/1975. Photos by David Frost.
1 - Lineup of trams, led by No. 40 with commemorative board.
2 - Sir Arthur Nicholson, Clyde Croft, and Charles Trethown make the opening speeches.
3 - The general scene in Wendouree Parade as 40 breaks the barrier
4 - Tram 40 by a Gardens tram stop
5 - Four BTPS trams at the loop.

Significance

Yields information about the formal opening of the BTPS Tram services on 1/2/1975

Physical description

Colour Slide - Kodak Cardboard mount - set of 5

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Identifier

10277

Date made

1/2/1975

Photographer

David Frost

Production methods

photograph, mass produce

Materials

film, cardboard

Measurements

Length: 50 millimetres, Width: 50 millimetres

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Accessed 7 October 2025

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