Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat

Physical description

B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997.

Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. Small horse drawn vehicle crossing in front of the photograph. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram.





See Reg. Item 2151 for a colour version of this postcard - overprinted "Christmas Greetings"



See Reg Item 7381 for a colour version produced by Sovereign Hill.

Inscriptions & markings

See 834i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"

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