I really wish I’d known him. “Curly”Cross is our favourite character.

Bob

Robert Bracegirdle
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> On 15 Aug 2022, at 12:18,pn1@... wrote:

>

> Yes; Arthur was one of the most colourful of the colourful tramway identities. Supported, always, by his lovely wife Norma. I presume Norma is still with us?

>

> Arthur was a man of the tramways through and through. He is often featured in photos of Sydney tram closures - and was one of the pioneer visitors to Australian tramway systems that few enthusiasts got to (such as Fremantle and Launceston().

>

> AWP was also well known for his distinctive attire and refused to wear a tie although I understand he relented, under pressure, once (and once only?) during an "official" visit to senior tramway personnel in Brisbane.

>

> Arthur was also a champion of the temperance movement and didn't believe it was appropriate for tramway enthusiasts to consume alcohol.

>

> Paul in Melbourne

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From:tramsdownunder@... tramsdownunder@...> On Behalf Of Mick Duncan

> Sent: Monday, 15 August 2022 21:03

> To:tramsdownunder@...

> Subject: Re: [TramsDownUnder] Arthur Perry

>

> Gday All

>

> Sorry to hear Arthur has gone to the great Tram depot in heaven

>

> Ive known Arthur for about 55 yrs and he was a great bloke with a good sense of humour

>

> He was willing to share his knowledge of electrical stuff and his collections of dwgs I found very useful

>

> Vale Arthur

>

> Cheers, Mick

>

>> On 15/08/2022 7:26 pm, Robert Taaffe wrote:

>> In case people do not know, Arthur Perry, aka Trolley Pole, died on

>> saturday, age 91. RIP.

>>

>> Bob T

>>

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