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The Salisbury Tram Terminus opened in late 1941 as part of Route 71, an extension from the Beaudesert line that serviced the Rocklea Munitions Work, which was a massive industrial complex housing Australia’s northernmost ammunition manufacturing plant during World War II. The complex remained open after the war as an important industrial estate, and continued to be serviced by the tram line. The last tram in Brisbane ran on 13 April 1969.
Citations
The Telegraph, 20 October 1941; Australian Government, Queensland World War II Historic Places, ‘Rocklea Munitions Works’ (www.ww2places.qld.gov.au/places/?id=1367), sighted 26 July 2017.
Image Citations
Tram at Salisbury terminus on a special trip for retired tramway men on the second last day of operations, April 1969.
Map References
QSA. QSA Series ID 2058 Moreton District Maps – A Series. 4 miles to the inch. Moreton District. Sheet 1. 4 miles to the inch. Survey Office, Brisbane.. 634925