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Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Authority to remove obstructions", 1-8-1960

  • Torn, aged document titled "MELBOURNE & METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS BOARD" with a logo and text stating "AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS" and a paragraph of instructions for showing the authority to individuals who refuse to move obstructions.

    "Authority to remove obstructions"

  • A document titled "AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM TRAMWAY TRACKS OR BUS ROUTES" with text detailing the authorization and legal implications for removing obstructions and for causing delays to tram or bus services.

    "Authority to remove obstructions"

  • Torn, aged document titled "MELBOURNE & METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS BOARD" with a logo and text stating "AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS" and a paragraph of instructions for showing the authority to individuals who refuse to move obstructions.
  • A document titled "AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM TRAMWAY TRACKS OR BUS ROUTES" with text detailing the authorization and legal implications for removing obstructions and for causing delays to tram or bus services.

Historical information

Document issued by the MMTB to Inspectors and Officers to show to Police and others when motor cars or other obstructions were blocking the line. Signed by B H Misson at Traffic Manager, dated 1-8-1960. Advised by a former Inspector, they seldom worked!

Significance

Demonstrates a MMTB Authority given to Inspectors and Officers to remove obstructions from tram and bus routes.

Physical description

Pocket size document - printed rexine covers on card with paper inserts.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped "100"

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