Historical information

Photos shows the severity of the water washing down Elizabeth Street following a major storm. Taken at or near the corner with Lonsdale Street. In the second photo, W5 793, route 54, surrounded by water. Note the fruit vendors cart has crashed into a parked VW beetle.

Significance

Yields information about a major rain event in Elizabeth St during 1972 and the impact it had on vehicles and tramway operations.

Physical description

Set of two Photographs - Elizabeth Street flood - near Lonsdale Street 1972

Inscriptions & markings

Detailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp.