Transport Trivia Friday

Presenting milestones in Victoria’s transport landscape...

This week: 1970

February	The completed Tullamarine Freeway is opened by the Premier, the Hon. Sir Henry Bolte.
July	Melbourne Airport is officially opened.
	After 48 years of operation, the Victorian railways poultry farm at Noble Park is closed. The farm supplied chickens and eggs for the railway’s cafes, bakery, dining rooms and cars.
October	A section of Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge collapses, killing thirty-five workmen.
December	Compulsory wearing of car seat belts becomes law in Victoria. Seat belts, if fitted, must be used by drivers and front-seat passengers.

• Source: Transport Research and Policy Analysis Bulletin, Autumn 2010

 
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