Friday, April 09, 2010

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.

 
Next week: 1971 ! !

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1 Comments:

Blogger Caz said...

Wow.

It was an eventful year.

10/4/10 8:39 PM  

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