Historical information

Newspaper cutting from The Age, 21/6/2013, about the refurbishment of W8 959 by the Bendigo Workshops. Titled "Historic tram rides rails again after year long overhaul", featuring a photo of the tram on the depot fan at Bendigo. The tram has yet to be numbered. Gives details of the work undertaken, quoting Mr. Duivenvoorden about the work. Also has a story about the death of public transport campaigner Professor Paul Mees, who died on 19/6, with quotes from Planning Minister Matthew Guy and RMIT Michael Buxton. Items written by Darren Gray and Clay Lucas respectively, with photo of 959 by Jodie Donnellan.

Significance

Yields information about the conversion of W6 959 to a W8 class tram and the death of Paul Mees.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping from The Age 21/6/2013