Historical information

Black and white print from a copy negative of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof.

See Reg Item 709 for a wider view.

Significance

Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.

Physical description

Block mounted photograph with gold edges onto a heavy card back and foam with four holes with a support screw.