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BCSV July Meeting: Reservoir Reflections
July 16, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm AEST
The BCSV are pleased to welcome Peter Cooper as our special guest for our July Sunday meeting at 3pm on 16 July 2023 at Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn.
Peter Cooper is a son of Pat Cooper who started East Preston & Epping BS back in 1954. This company combined with the other operator on the routes, Webb & Williamson, in 1964 and the company was officially renamed Reservoir Bus Company in 1968.
The Cooper family were also involved in the East-West and Melbourne Bus Link partnerships with Dysons, and played a role in the SmartBus orbitals which absorbed East-West Routes 560 & 571 in 2010.
Peter will add his insights of being involved in the company over many years before the Cooper family ultimately sold to Dysons in November 2012. Their shares in East-West Bus Company were sold in February 2014.
Our bi-monthly Sunday meetings are held at Hawthorn Tram Depot / Melbourne Tram Museum, 8 Wallen Rd, near the corner of Power St.
Alight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away.
Each meeting ends with afternoon tea, industry gossip and a chance to catch up with fellow enthusiasts.