Historical information

Photo of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St Ballarat, with the National Mutual and Town Hall in view. Has an ESCo tram with a former horse trailer and another ESCo tram. The Clarks & Co. building is on the corner.

See Reg Item 5128 for another version of this photograph/postcard.

Significance

Demonstrates postcard printing mid 1910's and how they were used along with the use of former horse trams as trailers.

Physical description

Postcard - divided back, colour, Valentines and Sons of the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St Ballarat. Printed in Great Britain. Has an embossed decorative border with a flower in the top right hand corner

Inscriptions & markings

On the rear is a message to Lou from Les about arriving in Ballarat dated 1/7/1915. Has in pencil a "$4" price.