Historical information
Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.
Significance
Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo.
Physical description
Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.
