WCC, Tramways Department's Accidents and Collisions Register

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Archives Identifier00694Date Range1907-1949DescriptionThis series contains one bound volume that records accidents and collisions that occurred between and on Tramways Department vehicles. While there are notes going back to 1907, the book only consistently records accidents from 1925-1949. Occasionally pieces of correspondence and notices that relate to certain accidents have been pasted inside the book From 1925-1930 the book records the names of the employees involved, the date the accident was reported, whether it was considered an accident or a collision, and a description of the accident. From 1930-1949 the book records the name of the Motorman and Conductor involved, the date of the report, the vehicle registration, a description of what or who was hit, the name of the person involved, a description of the accident and where it occurred. From mid 1944 the time the accident took place is also recorded. There is no index for this volume, and the entries are listed by date.Quantity (Linear Metres)0.25MediumBound VolumeSystem of ArrangementArranged chronologicallyCollection TypeWellington City Council

Tramways Department, Accidents and Collisions Register

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Controlling or Creating AgencyTramways DepartmentRelationship Date Range1 October 1900-1948

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WCC, Tramways Department's Accidents and Collisions Register