50th anniversary of Carina Bus Depot

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On Friday 29 March 2019, the club displayed two former Brisbane City Council buses 498 (1968 Leyland Panther) and 827 (1978 Volvo B59) at Carina bus depot as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations.

The depot was officially opened on Saturday 29 March 1969.
Several former drivers joined in with current staff to celebrate the milestone.
Buses 498 and 827 on display inside the depot.
Carina depot manager, Karen McGraa, in the driver’s seat of our Volvo B59.
After the event, we took Bus 498 for a quick drive around the block.
Bus 498 at Westfield Carindale bus interchange.