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Slide - SECV Ballarat No. 38 in Sturt St. at Lydiard St, Wal Jack, 26/12/1960

  • A vintage green tram with "Castrol" branding travels along a city street lined with historic buildings and park benches.

    SECV Ballarat No. 38 in Sturt St. at Lydiard St

Historical information

Photo of tram No. 38 in Sturt St. at Lydiard St. in transition of having dash canopy lighting fitted. Tiger stripes on bumper bars, and white stripe under windscreen. Has large reflective triangles. Has Castrol Ad on roof of tram. In background is old Commonwealth bank building, Mutual Life Association building. On tram stop pole is section sign, 'Cars stop here' sign and it is painted as a compulsory stop. Taken 26-12-1960.

Significance

Yields information about the City Centre tram stop precinct and tram 38 being converted to dash canopy lighting.

Physical description

Kodak cardboard slide with handwritten notes.

Inscriptions & markings

SEC Ballarat No. 38 in Sturt St. 26-12-60' in blue ink and 'W.Jack' stamped in purple ink

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