--- InTramsDownUnder@..., "grahamj661" <graleenj@...> wrote:
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> --- InTramsDownUnder@..., Troy Thomas <paddington62@> wrote:

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> > Just visited the National Trust blog on this topic.

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> > Nice to see they've used my photo of Ws in Swanston Street without seeking my permission.

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> > Copyright laws apply to the National Trust as much as to any one else.

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> > Troy

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> Troy and others

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> They should be called the National Distrust. not only do they meddle where they should not, make statements on topics that they know nothing about, and as Troy indicates, believes that they are beyond reproach.

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> i remember back in the early 1990's when they "classified" the w trams. Not one of the many museums (including TMSV) was consulted. And we all now know the ramifications of that classification. Museums have encountered difficulty getting cars and spares ever since.

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> Another great ploy of the National Distrust happened in 1997, when they held open days at Hawthorn Depot, as a prelude to the formation of the current display there.

> they arranged to have vehicles operating in the street, and used several of the TMSV heritage trams (on loan to the government) to carry fare paying passengers. And not one cent was ever given to the TMSV as compensation, or for the use of their vehicles.

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> The National Distrust is very adamant when it comes to keeping things of historical interest, but are very lax when asked to contribute. Some of their own properties are sadly in need of maintenance, which they ignore. Labassa house in anor Gve, north Caulfield is a classic example.

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> grahamj661

That's Labassa House, in Manor Grove, North Caulfield.

grahamj661
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