Historical information

Reproduction slide of a photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Has seven uniformed men, gripmen and conductors, and one officer. Photo used in Jack Cranston's book p28, "The Melbourne Cable Trams 1885-1940"".

Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 for another photo.

Significance

Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1, the crews and their uniforms.

Physical description

Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white - reproduction - Black and white - reproduction - Peace tram 7/1919

Inscriptions & markings

"MP 6" in pencil