Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Chief Commissioner of Railways and Tramways

State government authority set up to manage and run the railways, tramways, and buses. This authority began the process of electrifying the railway and tram lines in Sydney. In 1930 responsibility for trams and buses was shifted to a Road Transport Commissioner.

Milestone
Formed
04 Apr 1907
Replaced
04 Apr 1907
Dissolved
22 Mar 1932
Replaced by
29 Dec 1932
Position
04 Apr 1907 - 04 Apr 1914
1914 - 1917
1917 - 1929
Type