Tramway, Buderim Mountain, 1931. The Palmwoods-Buderim Tramway was a private industrial tramway on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The length of the line was seven miles, fifteen chains (), which ran from the Queensland Government Railways station at Palmwoods, across undulating country to Forest Glen on the Bruce Highway, and then climbed to the top of Buderim 'Mountain'. Maroochy Shire Council established a committee in 1903 to consider the possibility of a tramway to Buderim. An Order in Council for the construction of the line was granted in 1911 and it opened for business of 1 Decemb
Tramway, Buderim Mountain, 1931. The Palmwoods-Buderim Tramway was a private industrial tramway on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The length of the line was seven miles, fifteen chains (), which ran from the Queensland Government Railways station at Palmwoods, across undulating country to Forest Glen on the Bruce Highway, and then climbed to the top of Buderim 'Mountain'. Maroochy Shire Council established a committee in 1903 to consider the possibility of a tramway to Buderim. An Order in Council for the construction of the line was granted in 1911 and it opened for business of 1 December 1914. Despite initial success, the First World War halted planned expansion and the tramway began to lose money in the 1920s due to lower farm output. The Great Depression finally sealed its fate. The final run was on 10 August 1935 and it was dismantled soon after. The earthworks are still visible and were listed on the Queensland Heritage Registerid=601711 ) on 28 July 2000. Part of old tramway is accessible as a walking track. The Telegraph 12 December 1933 BUDERIM TRAMWAY FINANCES 188406109 ) At a well attended meeting of rate payers a statement concerning the Buderim tramway showed that from 1916 to 1931 inclusive £27,000 had been paid off in Interest and redemption. The earnings amounted to £56,000. During the past three months Councillor H. J. Murphy has managed the tram without payment and during this time the tram has shown a profit sufficient to make it worth while carrying on. A reduction in freight rates has been made and an increased amount of support has been given during the past month. Councillor Murphy has agreed to carry on as manager for 12 months.
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