NRS-10623 | Correspondence files [Ministry of Transport]

The files reflect the role of the Ministry of Transport in providing a secretariat for the Commissioners for Railways; Road Transport and Tramways; and Main Roads. The Ministry also supported the work of the Minster for Transport.  The files deal with policy matters, complaints, departmental tenders for rolling stock and vehicles, accident reports, extension of railway lines and tram and bus routes and amendments to Transport Acts. There are representations from members of the public, unions, Members of Parliament and Ministers about all transport matters. Files for the period 1939-48 document substantial Commonwealth-State co-operation and involvement in public transport and reflect the role of transport in the war effort. Included in the files are photographs, blueprints, plans, annual reports, sales brochures and intra-departmental reports.