The majority of these TMSV shots are by David Clark, Paul. I know for a
fact David Clark was a contributor, because Ron told me he was, and if you
compare the shot of 552 that was in TMSV # 27 you will see it is a dead
ringer for the shot of 1024 in Repco guise as featured in Clarke's
"Melbourne's Colourful Trams". You can see the Repco tram in the distance
in the 552 shot waiting to come in to be photographed for David book.
Hence we were able to ascertain the photographer and the date, as duly
noted when I posted it.
Many thanks to David Clark

On Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 9:00:59 AM UTC+10,p...@... wrote:
>

> I guess the original photographer(s) assigned the rights to the TMSV.

> There would have only been a limited number of photographers prepared to

> share their collections. Also the TMSV tended to “keep to itself” so there

> wouldn’t have been a wide choice of contributors.

>

> I’m still thinking much of the material probably comes from Rodney Hudson

> (deceased).

>

> The photographers would be well into their 70s perhaps older – if still

> alive.

>

> Noel Reed was probably the best tram photographer of the era and his style

> is instantly recognisable. As also mentioned elsewhere, Noel benefited from

> a career position that enabled him to use high quality camera equipment.

> The results speak for themselves. Noel was also from a comfortable family

> background that offered opportunities to visit different systems around

> Australia in the early 1950s when money was generally tight and travel

> opportunities limited.

>

> Also there must be some/several “unknown” tram enthusiasts who kept to

> themselves. They may have left “unseen” collections behind. When the person

> has passed on, it’s not unknown for family members not to realise the

> “value” of such material.

>

>

>

> Speaking of unknown enthusiasts, I know of a fan who, not too long ago,

> got chatting with a gentleman at a social function. By pure chance, trams

> were mentioned and it came out that this person was a dedicated “gunzel”

> with an extensive knowledge and experience of overseas tram systems

> particularly. He had “kept to himself” and had not previously disclosed his

> hobby to others. We are talking about people in their mature/senior years.

> Amazing.

>

>

>

> Paul in Melbourne

>