Showing 43 items matching "blackout"
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Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Workers removing blackout sheets from SLV Dome with Melbourne skyline in background, 1947, 1947_
... Workers removing blackout sheets from SLV Dome with Melbourne skyline in background, 1947....This photograph shows workers removing the blackout material from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. ...Workers removing blackout sheets from SLV Dome with Melbourne skyline in background, 1947. ...This photograph shows workers removing the blackout material from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. The Melbourne skyline is in the background.This is a copy of one of the photographs donated to the SLV by GHS member Rex Smith in 2003.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, State Library Dome with blackout partly removed 1947, 1947_
... State Library Dome with blackout partly removed 1947....This photograph taken from inside the Reading Room, shows the World War2 blackout material partially removed from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. ...State Library Dome with blackout partly removed 1947. Photograph - Digital image ...This photograph taken from inside the Reading Room, shows the World War2 blackout material partially removed from the State Library of Victoria Dome in 1947. This is a copy of one of the photographs donated to the SLV by GHS member Rex Smith in 2003.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, The Melbourne Sun, Blackout! Dust makes night from day, 09/02/1983
... Blackout! Dust makes night from day....Visibility was 100m or less in city streets and the temperature was a record high for February of 43.2 degrees. dust storm melbourne The Sun News-Pictorial Newsprint, 2p. Blackout! Dust makes night from day. Newspaper clipping The Melbourne Sun ...Worst dust storm on record for Melbourne occurred at 2.55 pm on 8 February 1983. Visibility was 100m or less in city streets and the temperature was a record high for February of 43.2 degrees.Newsprint, 2p.The Sun News-Pictorialdust storm, melbourne -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopy, Alan Bradley, "Look Out in the Blackout" - 27/12/1941, Mar. 1998
... "Look Out in the Blackout" - 27/12/1941..."Look Out in the Blackout" - 27/12/1941 Document Photocopy Alan Bradley ...Photocopy of an item (enlarged) that appeared in the 27/12/1941 Ballarat Courier about Wartime (2nd World War) Safety Hints for Pedestrians. Notes actions that should be taken about boarding or alighting from tramcars, walking along roads and also accident statistics from Britain during the first four months of WWII. Used in a 1998 Fares Please! Photocopy supplied by Alan Bradley in March 1998. trams, tramways, ballarat, world war ii, blackouts, safety -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumFunctional object - Blackout Shield
... Blackout...A blackout ripple glass slotted headlight cover used on motor cars during World War II...A blackout ripple glass slotted headlight cover used on motor cars during World War II Blackout World War II motor car headlight Circular metal with one round cut-out and one slot with ripple glass inserted Functional object Blackout Shield ...A blackout ripple glass slotted headlight cover used on motor cars during World War IICircular metal with one round cut-out and one slot with ripple glass insertedblackout, world war ii, motor car, headlight -
Orbost & District Historical Societyshields - blackout, Swan, Wally, WW11
... By 1941, the threat of Japanese invasion caused restrictions to daily life. Blackouts became the norm. To prevent identification from enemy planes all lights had to be turned down, including car headlights that had to be covered to minimize light exposure. ...Pair of handmade car light blackout shields. Black round metal with scoop at front as well as small glass partition....These shields, though not rare, evoke a period of restrictions, fear, rationing and confinement. shields-blackout ww11 transport-motor-vehicles Pair of handmade car light blackout shields. ...By 1941, the threat of Japanese invasion caused restrictions to daily life. Blackouts became the norm. To prevent identification from enemy planes all lights had to be turned down, including car headlights that had to be covered to minimize light exposure. In Australia more relaxed regulations led to the Australian air raid precautions being dubbed the “brownout”. These shields limited the amount of light emitted by a vehicle. To drive at night without them was an offence; however, the increase in road accidents led to the removal of headlight masks everywhere in Australia south of Rockhampton from 15 February 1943.These shields, though not rare, evoke a period of restrictions, fear, rationing and confinement.Pair of handmade car light blackout shields. Black round metal with scoop at front as well as small glass partition.shields-blackout ww11 transport-motor-vehicles -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblackout shield, Lucas Industries, WW 11
... By 1941, the threat of Japanese invasion caused restrictions to daily life. Blackouts became the norm. To prevent identification from enemy planes all lights had to be turned down, including car headlights that had to be covered to minimize light exposure. ...A circular metal disc painted black - car light blackout shield. It has a small glass slot in front and a scooped out front to cover the light....These shields, though not rare, evoke a period of restrictions, fear, rationing and confinement. ww11 blackout-shield A circular metal disc painted black - car light blackout shield. ...By 1941, the threat of Japanese invasion caused restrictions to daily life. Blackouts became the norm. To prevent identification from enemy planes all lights had to be turned down, including car headlights that had to be covered to minimize light exposure. In Australia more relaxed regulations led to the Australian air raid precautions being dubbed the “brownout”. These shields limited the amount of light emitted by a vehicle. To drive at night without them was an offence; however, the increase in road accidents led to the removal of headlight masks everywhere in Australia south of Rockhampton from 15 February 1943. These shields, though not rare, evoke a period of restrictions, fear, rationing and confinement.A circular metal disc painted black - car light blackout shield. It has a small glass slot in front and a scooped out front to cover the light.ww11 blackout-shield -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAccessory - Headlight Cover, n.d
... Metal headlight cover, for a car used during WW2 blackout...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Metal headlight cover, for a car used during WW2 blackout Accessory Headlight Cover ...Metal headlight cover, for a car used during WW2 blackout -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - LAMP, ELECTRIC No.1, JOSEPH LUCAS LTD, 1940
... Army green hand held or webbing accessory battery operated lamp with a blackout light cover....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields WW2 Passchendaele Barracks Trust Electric lamp “LAMPS ELECTRIC NO.1 JOSEPH LUCAS LTD BIRMINGHAM - 1940” Army green hand held or webbing accessory battery operated lamp with a blackout light cover. Equipment LAMP, ELECTRIC No.1 JOSEPH LUCAS LTD ...WW2Army green hand held or webbing accessory battery operated lamp with a blackout light cover.“LAMPS ELECTRIC NO.1 JOSEPH LUCAS LTD BIRMINGHAM - 1940”passchendaele barracks trust, electric lamp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Functional object - Black-Out Headlights
... Round Tin 21cm Blackout disc for headlights, used on cars during the War 1939-1945....transport motor vehicles military history army Round Tin 21cm Blackout disc for headlights, used on cars during the War 1939-1945. ...Round Tin 21cm Blackout disc for headlights, used on cars during the War 1939-1945.transport, motor vehicles, military history, army -
Orbost & District Historical Societylantern, 1939?
... Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. ...Small black metal blackout lantern with handle. Front of lantern has round shield with small slit - small door at side for easy lighting of candle. ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. ...Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. It is an artillery siege lamp and was originally used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery positions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery positions and used as a guide in aiming at night. These lamps were often used on the front of bicycles to guide at night. Donated by Clem Heather. Forestry Commision, carved faces on trees with axe., builder of tall. spliced single pole fire towers. This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level.Small black metal blackout lantern with handle. Front of lantern has round shield with small slit - small door at side for easy lighting of candle. It is hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in. Front is a magnifying glass and it has metal lens cover with vertical slit. lantern blackout ww11 military candle-power lamp -
Clunes MuseumFunctional object - BLACKOUT HEADLIGHT COVERS, 1939-1945
... Used during WWII, placed over headlights to diminish light showing during blackouts...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields Used during WWII, placed over headlights to diminish light showing during blackouts ww2 memorabilia blackout covers headlight "Lucas" imprinted below slit at back .1 Circular disc with 2cm x 9cm slit. ...Used during WWII, placed over headlights to diminish light showing during blackouts.1 Circular disc with 2cm x 9cm slit. Back has circle cap to place over headlight .2 Larger circular disc with 1cm x 9cm slit. Back has half circle cap to place over headlight. Circular 2.3cm hole below glass, covered with waxed cardboard "Lucas" imprinted below slit at backww2 memorabilia, blackout covers, headlight -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - Head light cover
... ...Blackout...They were designed to restrict the amount of light emitted by cars and vans. WW2 Blackout Cars Stamped Lucas Head light covers used during WW2. ...During WW2 headlight covers were used for night driving during brown out periods. They were compulsory from late 1941 to the end of 1943 when it was thought that the danger of invasion had passed. They were designed to restrict the amount of light emitted by cars and vans.Head light covers used during WW2. Small rectangular opening to allow a sliver of light to shine at night .Metal round piece with metal shade for headlights to point to the ground. Originally painted black.Stamped Lucasww2, blackout, cars -
Blacksmith's Cottage and ForgeLamp, 1900 (estimated)
... ...blackout...Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout....Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout. This item is considered rare and important. ...This item type was used during the First World War throughout Europe. This item is an artillery siege lamp. It was used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery posititions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery posititions and used as a guide in aiming at night. Further research has suggested that this item may have been attached to bicycles for illuminating the way in the blackout.This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level. Painted black metal(tin) candle power, hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in, side door for lighting, fron magnifying glass, metal lens cover with vertical slit. There is considerable damage to the black paint in the external regions of the lamp.world war one, military, candle, artillery, europe, lamp, black, artillery siege lamp, artillery units, candle power, aiming lamp, wwi, 1900, australian war memorial, bike light, bike, bicycle, bicycle lamp, blackout -
Bendigo Military MuseumEquipment - LAMP
... Front has globe & reflector with glass front and blackout cover which can be lowered over light. ...Front has globe & reflector with glass front and blackout cover which can be lowered over light. ...Khaki painted metal casing with space for battery. Carry handle on top with on & off switch also on top. Front has globe & reflector with glass front and blackout cover which can be lowered over light. A belt clip is attached to back of lamp.Stamped on belt clip D↑ most wording unreadable ----No-------Thorne - 44lamp, army equipment -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchCover, Headlight
... Soldered steel vehicle headlight blackout cover with metal light shield over a central slit. ...Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula Soldered steel vehicle headlight blackout cover with metal light shield over a central slit. ...Soldered steel vehicle headlight blackout cover with metal light shield over a central slit. There is an adjustable cover to change the slit size. Below this is a 20 mm diameter hole. The steel has a galvanised finish and has been painted in a drab green colour. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 26/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
... Wal's album notes "No. 13 Victoria St 13-1-42 white bumpers and steps, & blackout shades over head lights (War Time) See image i2 for rear of photograph. ...Only known photograph of a tram so far in Ballarat at the time of introduction. Shows the blackout headlight mask. Trams tramways Victoria St World War I Blackouts tram 13 On rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat Tramways No. 13 climbing Victoria St hill, Ballarat East Jan 1942 / W. ...Yields information about the painting of the trams for the blackout era of the Second World War time, and how it was done. Only known photograph of a tram so far in Ballarat at the time of introduction. Shows the blackout headlight mask.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 13 climbing the Victoria St Hill en route to Victoria St 26-1-1942. Tram has been fitted with white bumper and white steps and possible other areas as well. Note the blackout shade on the headlights. In the background is the Munster Arms Hotel and a Velvet soap ad. Wal's album notes "No. 13 Victoria St 13-1-42 white bumpers and steps, & blackout shades over head lights (War Time) See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat Tramways No. 13 climbing Victoria St hill, Ballarat East Jan 1942 / W. Jack"trams, tramways, victoria st, world war i, blackouts, tram 13 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Workers on roof of State Library of Victoria Dome 1947, 1947_
... The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. ...The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. ...This photograph shows two workers on the Dome of the State library of Victoria in 1947. The workers are removing the World War 2 blackout material from the dome. Les Smith is on right. Melbourne rooftops in background.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, les smith -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPamphlet, H E Daw Government Printer, Melbourne, "Air Raid Precautions - Advice to Householders", 1941
... Blackout restrictions were applied to Ballarat's tram, including the application of white bumper bars etc....Yields information about the application of blackouts in Ballarat during the Second World War. ...Provides advice to Householders" giving instructions/regulations during the Second World War to prepare for an air raid including air raid signals, things to do, lighting restrictions, shelters, risks from air raids, sketches of shelters, including vehicles at night, preventing light leakage from homes, and pedestrian behaviour or precautions at night. Included is a note or advice issued by the District Warden that only regulations in regard to blackout applied in Ballarat (spelled with two a's). Blackout restrictions were applied to Ballarat's tram, including the application of white bumper bars etc.Yields information about the application of blackouts in Ballarat during the Second World War. These applied to the SEC trams.Pamphlet - booklet - 48 pages centre stapled titled - "Air Raid Precautions - world war 2, blackouts, air raids, ballarat, ballarat tramways, trams -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, State Library of Victoria Reading Room from above 1947, 1947_
... This photograph shows the Reading Room of the State Library of Victoria taken from above during the removal of blackout material from the SLV Dome in 1947. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This photograph shows the Reading Room of the State Library of Victoria taken from above during the removal of blackout material from the SLV Dome in 1947. ...This photograph shows the Reading Room of the State Library of Victoria taken from above during the removal of blackout material from the SLV Dome in 1947. GHS member Rex Smith's father worked on this project.Digital copy of black and white photograph.rex smith, state library of victoria dome -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Double Deck Conductresses Ignition oil bus", 1942
... The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. ...The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses. ...Photograph shows four Second World War conductresses with ticket bags standing along MMTB Double Decker bus No. 239 at North Fitzroy Depot. The bus is fitted with headlight masks as a blackout measure. Yields information about Melbourne's Conductresses and double decker buses.Copy photograph - black and white - from the 1942 MMTB Annual Reporttramways, buses, world war 2, conductresses, double deck buses, bus 239, mmtb buses, leyland, td5c class -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - SECV Geelong depot WW2 era, c1942
... All the trams have white bumpers - wartime blackout measures....All the trams have white bumpers - wartime blackout measures. Yields information about the trams in Geelong, the depot and wartime black out measures. trams tramways Geelong Depot tram 2 tram 13 tram 27 tram 26 tram 21 "28 / Geelong publicity view taken about 1929 (crossed out), 1936 (crossed out) 1942? ...Photo of the Geelong depot with five trams parked - Nos. 2, 13, 27, 26 and 21 in the front. Roads marked 1 to 5. c1942. All the trams have white bumpers - wartime blackout measures.Yields information about the trams in Geelong, the depot and wartime black out measures.Black and white photograph, printed onto card (inkjet printer?) Two copies held."28 / Geelong publicity view taken about 1929 (crossed out), 1936 (crossed out) 1942? with WFS Collection in bottom left hand corner and "William Scott" address label in bottom right hand corner. On rear of second copy "WWII 1942?"trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 2, tram 13, tram 27, tram 26, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 23/02/1942 12:00:00 AM
... Tram possibly fitted with war time blackout mask. See Inscriptions for further details. ...Tram possibly fitted with war time blackout mask. See Inscriptions for further details. ...Black & white photograph of M&MTB T class 178 in Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick Railway station, 23-2-1942. Tram modified as a 1 man tram. Has shops in background. Tram possibly fitted with war time blackout mask. See Inscriptions for further details. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.On rear in ink, 'T308, M&MTB 'T' class No. 178 rebuilt as one man car. Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick (near Rly stn.) 23-2-42. Ex Melb. Brunswick & Coburg Tramways' car. W.Jack Photo.'trams, tramways, mmtb, t class, mbctt, elsternwick , tram 178 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: NEON SIGNS NEW AGREEMENT
... [b] Neon Electric Signs letter on company printed letterhead paper re wartime Sunrise to Sunset, 'Blackout' modifications. Pinned together with Harcourt, Ultima, and Bridgewater agreements....[b] Neon Electric Signs letter on company printed letterhead paper re wartime Sunrise to Sunset, 'Blackout' modifications. Pinned together with Harcourt, Ultima, and Bridgewater agreements. ...[a] Cohn's printed Manilla envelope with hand written caption, March 4th 1942, Neon Signs New Agreement' No 133, with other agreements. Red pencil written Harcourt, Ultima, Bridgewater. [b] Neon Electric Signs letter on company printed letterhead paper re wartime Sunrise to Sunset, 'Blackout' modifications. Pinned together with Harcourt, Ultima, and Bridgewater agreements.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - ARMBANDS, c.WWII
... Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. ...Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. ...ARP stands for Air Raid Precautions. Wardens in the United Kingdom during WWII wore these bands & were responsible for enforcing blackouts, directing civilians to air raid shelters & managing air raid sirens. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details..1) White calico arm band secured with white elastic ARP printed in black on band. .2) Navy felt arm band secured with black elastic. ARP printed on black on band.air raids, precautions, accessories -
Orbost & District Historical Societyair raid siren, pre WW11
... Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. ...Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. ...During 1941-43 it was considered imminent that Japan's army may attempt to invade Australia. Anticipating Japanese air and submarine attacks, blackout restrictions were introduced and air raid warning instructions issued. This air-raid siren was installed on the roof of the G.P. Motors (originally Winchester & Rodwell Garage) during World War 2. This item reflect our past. World War II continues to evoke strong memories. Items which were part of this time are reminders of the local community's involvement.An air raid siren on a round base. It has a brass trumpet and a handle attached to pull from the ground.On base - MAX-DIA -422,15mm PLATE 10 HOLES J. WIPFLI GATIC AUSTRALIA MANUFACTURER DIES TOOLS PLASTICS MELBOURNEww11 air-raid-siren communications military -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative - VR trams 40 at Brighton Beach, Hugh Ballment, early 1950s
... Similar devices were used to shield any flash during WW2 blackouts....Similar devices were used to shield any flash during WW2 blackouts. Yields information about VR Tramcars at the Brighton Beach terminus. tramways VR Victorian Railways Brighton Beach tram 40 Negative - 127 film black and white. ...The photograph shows Victorian Railways trams 40 at the Brighton Beach terminus. Tram has Robur tea adverts. Photo early 1950s. Note the device or hood in the overhead at the end of the trolley wire to assist crews to put on the trolley pole on the wire at night. Similar devices were used to shield any flash during WW2 blackouts.Yields information about VR Tramcars at the Brighton Beach terminus.Negative - 127 film black and white.tramways, vr, victorian railways, brighton beach, tram 40 -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyVehicle Blackout Light Cover
... Blackout light (headlamp) covers were compulsory for civilian night driving during WW II. ...WW 2 vehicle blackout light cover Bogong Observation Hut A.G. ...Blackout light (headlamp) covers were compulsory for civilian night driving during WW II. This example appears to closely follow the pattern suggested by the Department of Home Security for civilian motor vehicles, and appears to be for older, pre-war type vehicles, where the headlights were not integral to the front of the vehicle (Ref. Australian War Memorial) A.G. Cookson was the maker.Bogong village SECV employees manned an Observation Hut during WW 2. The SECV vehicles and their employees would have used vehicle blackout light covers on their cars when driving at night.Stitched brown leather disc cover with metal light shield over a central slit. Below this is a 25 mm white semi-translucent light diffuser. Includes leather attachment and leather straps at rear.A.G. Cookson embossed above the shield above the slit.ww 2, vehicle blackout light cover, bogong observation hut -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tram Depot
... The photograph shows the wartime blackout precautions that were applied: white bumpers and hoods over the upper portion of the front headlights. ...The photograph shows the wartime blackout precautions that were applied: white bumpers and hoods over the upper portion of the front headlights. ...Line up of four different types of trams at the dept: Duncan & Fraser car 2, Pengelly cars 18 and 21, Meadowbank car 25 and Birney car 27. The photograph shows the wartime blackout precautions that were applied: white bumpers and hoods over the upper portion of the front headlights. Car 21 has the new lineout, 1942Black and white print on paper. Large format negative held.13-6 and GSR710/13/1/6 written in pencil on the reverse. No. 1 inside a circle printed in pen on the reverse.geelong tramway depot, duncan and fraser, geelong car 2, pengelly tram car 18, pengelly tram car 21, meadowbank tram 25, birney car 27, tram wartime blackout precautions -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPostcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", early 1940s
... All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background....All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background. ...Rose Series postcard No. P 3350, titled "Town Hall Corner Melbourne", with a W2 southbound in Swanston Street and westbound W2 class No. 543 (City Route 47) in Collins Street with another W2 climbing the Collins Street hill eastbound. All trams have a white stripe and part white bumper bars as part of the WW2 blackout measures. The Melbourne Town Hall is in the background.Yields information the Melbourne Town Hall, early 1940sPostcard - printed real photograph with Rose Stereograph Co. name on the rear. Two copies held.On rear of 2nd copy in ink "To Kiwi No. 2975 from Kiwi No. 4755"tramways, trams, swanston st, collins st, w2 class, tram 543, world war ii, melbourne town hall, route 47
