Physical description

Set of 7 Kodachrome transparencies taken on 22/11/1962.

1161.1 - trams 38 and 20 in Sturt St. West at the Russell St. loop. No. 20 has possibly terminated and is showing "CITY" while 38 is showing "Mt Pleasant" Both trams fitted with dash canopy lighting, but no large white stripe. 20 has a Twin Lakes sign.

1161.2 - tram 33 just before Gardens Loop in Wendouree Parade, with destination of "Victoria St." Has a Twin Lakes sign.

1161.3 - tram 39 at corner of Lydiard St. North and Sturt St. with Post Office in background.

1161.4 - tram 40 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. North with Post Office in background and showing destination of Lydiard St. North. A blue Holden with red stripes for the Radio Cabs co. is in the foreground, along with pedestrians.

1161.5 - tram 41 in Sturt St. at the City terminus, showing destination of Mt Pleasant with Post Office and ANZ Bank buildings in background. Numerous people waiting on the seats at the tram stop.

1161.6 - tram 13 in Sturt St. near Doveton St. showing destination of Bell St. Many cars and pedestrians on the south side of Sturt St. Note the Austin motor car by the tram showing a stop signal. Tram 13 has a Twin Lakes sign.

1161.7 - trams 13, 26, and 39 in the City Loop near Bridge St. Has Morseheads and Grenville St. tram shelter in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

1161.1 - "38 and 20 crossing in Sturt St. Ballarat near Russell Street" - in blue and black ink. The "Russell St" is a later addition, over white out.

1161.2 - "33 near Botanic Gardens terminus, Wendouree Parade, Ballarat"

1161.3 - "No. 39 in Lydiard St. Ballarat at Cnr. of Sturt St."

1161.4 - "No. 40 entering Lydiard St. from Sturt St. Ballarat"

1161.5 - "No. 41 in Sturt St. Ballarat at cnr of Lydiard St."

1161.6 - "No. 13 in Sturt St. Ballarat, at Cnr. of Doveton St."

1161.7 - "Nos. 13, 26, and 39 in Sturt St. Ballarat near Bridge St."



All have date stamp of "22 Nov. 1962" in purple ink. All black ink unless otherwise noted.