Agency Details Agency Number: NG1263 Title: HOBART ELECTRIC TRAMWAY COMPANY Start Date: 01 Jan 1892 End Date: 03 Jun 1913 Description: The Company was formed in 1892 and the first tram ran on 21 Sep 1893. The 1902 Private Act 2 Edw VII authorised the Tramway Company to supply electric power and light to Hobart. The Tramways were purchased by the Hobart City Council on 3 July 1913 Information Sources: Legislation Administered: Legislation Creating: Legislation Abolishing Agency: Functions Performed: • 30 TASMANIAN BUSINESSES Subsequent Agencies: • TA114 HOBART CITY COUNCIL 01 Jan 1852 Series Created By Agency: • NS1263 LETTERBOOKS, CONTRACTS AND ASSOCIATED PAPERS 04 Mar 1892 31 Dec 1912
