Historical information

"The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways", featuring photographs of first cable tram, Fitzroy power house, cable trams in the street, Nicholson St, the No. 1 tram entering the National Museum, some historic notes on the construction of the system, its operations, MMTB takeover, a drawing of the grip and of the badges and buttons used and an image of the cable used. Notes that it was compiled by A. R. Turnbull with co-operation of F. King, K.L.Mackenzie and H. G de Mamiel.

Original poster prepared by the MMTB and presented to the State Library or the Museum of Victoria at the time of closure.

See Reg Item 6367 for another photograph and 6368 for another poster of the time - Melbourne tramways past and present poster

Significance

Yields information about the Melbourne cable tram system and its history.

Physical description

Frame - wooden outside painted white, glazed with clear glass, off white card backing with brown paper on rear, brass wire hanging wire with small eye hooks the side., containing a photo titled "The passing of the Melbourne Cable Tramways"