Photograph - Photograph (copy), Kew Horse Tram, c.1900

Historical information

The Melbourne Tramways and Omnibus Company (MTOC) operated a horse tram from the Victoria Bridge cable tram terminus to Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery from 28 December 1887. The Kew City Council purchased the line in 1914. It was replaced with an electric tramway in 1915.

Physical description

Photographic print. Kew Horse Tram outside the Kew Post Office and Court House.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription reverse: "Gift of Di (sic) Stewart. Horse Tram which ran from Victoria Bridge to Boroondara Cemetery gates. It began 28-12-1887".

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