Historical information

Photo shows tram No. 12 reversing at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets, Ballarat, with the Post Office in the background. Crowds can be seen in Sturt St waiting for the Queen's Royal Progress to pass. There are three policemen or officials behind the tram. Tram has the destination of Sebastopol. Saturday 6 March 1954.

See item 412 for a photo of the decorated tram for the Royal Visit tram 38 at the same location.

Significance

Yields information about the provision of tram services on the day of the Royal Tour to Ballarat.

Physical description

Photograph - Black & White - Tram 12 - 1954 Royal visit - Lydiard St North

Inscriptions & markings

Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.