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Engineering Heritage Victoria

Institution of Engineers, Australia         Engineering Heritage Branch
Speakers' Program

As Perfect as Possible
- the History of Melbourne's Cable Trams 1885-1940
and some of the technical aspects of their construction and operation.

Thursday, 22 May 2008

Speaker:	Robert Green, Architect, Historian
Where:	John Connell Auditorium, Engineering House, 21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne
When:	Light refreshments from 5.30pm. Talk will commence at 6.00 pm, and conclude at 7:00pm

The Topic:
This talk will commence with a brief outline of early tramways around the world and a history of Melbourne's street public transport before the arrival of trams. Our Guest Speaker will explain why and how the first cable lines were developed in America and New Zealand and how the technology was employed in Australia. He will also describe various engineering aspects of the track formation, the all important cables and the magnificent machinery that powered them.

The Guest Speaker:
Robert Green is an architect who has practiced in both the private and public sectors. He is currently an architect with Heritage Victoria. Robert's interest in the history of Melbourne's trams stems from an extensive involvement in heritage matters. Almost 20 years ago, he published a history of the Box Hill & Doncaster Tramway (Australia's first electric tramway).

Robert is a life member and former councillor of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. He is also a life member of the National Trust.

	Presented By:	Engineering Heritage Victoria
	Cost:	Free of Charge
	Registration:	Not necessary. The Talk is open to any member of the public who wishes to attend.
	Professional    Development:	Depending on individual requirements, attendance at this session may qualify towards continuing professional development.
	Contact Details:	ehv@engineersaustralia.org.au
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