Sign - Tram Stop - "Cars Stop Here"

Historical information

Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers of a tram stop that all trams had to stop at - a compulsory stop. Style Used from early 1920's.

Significance

Demonstrates the form of compulsory stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo.

Physical description

Sign - Tram Stop - Cars Stop Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a large pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.

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