Document - Report, William Pollock, "The Melbourne Cable Tramway System", 1930s

"The Melbourne Cable Tramway System" - cover sheet

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"The Melbourne Cable Tramway System" - full report

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Typed original of the text for item 1836 - "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". See item 9692 for the associated drawings. The report compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation. Published by the MMTB.
See also Reg Item 7895 for the drawings and 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.

Significance

Yields information about the cables used in the cable trams system, its operations, repairs and wear.

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Report - typed carbon copy 15 foolscap sheets titled "The Melbourne Cable Tramway System"

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Identifier

9691

Date made

1930s

Author

William Pollock

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