Physical description

Set of 25 transparencies taken on 26/2/1972 on Kodak mounts.

1204.1 - Bendigo No. 5 - just arrived at Manchester Loop near Havilah Road, Long Gully. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.2 - No. 26 in Backhaus St. Long Gully passing William St, en route to Quarry Hill. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.3 - No. 5 climbing the High St. Hill Eaglehawk, heading for Quarry Hill with the buildings on the West side of High St. in the background, including the Eaglehawk Town Hall.

1204.4 - as for 1204.3, but tram close up.

1204.5 - as for 1204.3, but after tram has passed photographer.

1204.6 - No. 5 at intersection of Mt Korong Road Ironbark and Calder Highway, with the AMPOL service 'station in the background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.7 - No. 26 en route to Quarry Hill shortly after leaving Needle Loop, passing William St., Long Gully.

1204.8 - No. 5 at California Gully Loop, picking up a passenger, with the shops at Long Gully in the background. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.9 - No. 5 in Long Gully, en route to Quarry Hill. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.10 - No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus with the Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post Office in the background. Tram has two SEC roof ads.

1204.11 - No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus, close up.

1204.12 - as for 1204.11, but through the park gates.

1204.13 - as for 1204.11, but with tram stop shelters in the foreground and buildings on the West side of High St in the background.

1204.14 - No. 2 in Mt. Korong Rd, midway between California Gully Loop and Needle Loop. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer.

1204.15 - No. 5 in Long Gully, en route to Quarry Hill.

1204.16 - as for 1204.15, but with trams departed loop. Has an ESSO service station in the background.

1204.17 - No. 26 leaves Charing Cross up View St.. Photo taken after tram has passed photographer. Has Armstrong Tyre Service, Cohns Drinks ad on a building and the T&G building in the background. Also Firestone ads on the tyre service building.

1204.18 - No. 5 waits at Charing Cross with the Alexandra Fountain in the background. Tram has two SEC roof ads, 'Everything s fine in my all electric kitchen' and 'Electricity Best for Cooking'. Has RACV, Colonial Mutual Life buildings in the background and the planting areas around Charing Cross gardens in the foreground.

1204.19 - No. 21 en route to North Bendigo arrives at Charing Cross, with passengers waiting to board. No. 5 in the background. In the background is the Fountain Gate Plaza building and the City Family Hotel.

1204.20 - as for 1204.19, but with No. 7 en route to Golden Square.

1204.21 - as for 1204.19, but closer up.

1204.22 - as for 1204.18

1204.23 - No. 25 in Nolan St. near the crossing of Bendigo Creek, running a special tram tour.

1204.24 - No. 25 on a special charter, in Weeroona Ave. at Cnr of Caledonia St. passing the Gas works.

1204.25 - Nos. 25 (showing Golden Square), 7 and 26 at Charing Cross. Has fountain in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

Information written on in blue ink and date stamped on purple ink.

1204.1 - "No. 5 at Manchester Loop, near Havilah Rd. Long Gully."

1204.2 - "No. 26 in Backhaus St. Long Gully passing William St."

1204.3 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk."

1204.4 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk."

1204.5 - "No. 5 in High St. Eaglehawk."

1204.6 - "No. 5 in Mt. Korong Rd., Ironbark, passing Calder Highway Junctn."

1204.7 - "No. 26 shortly after leaving Needle Loop, passing William St., Long Gully. No. 5 cresting hill in distance."

1204.8 - "No. 5 at California Gully Loop."

1204.9 - "No. 5 in Long Gully"

1204.10 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus."

1204.11 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus."

1204.12 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus."

1204.13 - "No. 2 at Eaglehawk terminus."

1204.14 - "No. 2 in Mt. Korong Rd, midway between California Gully Loop and Needle Loop.

1204.15 - "Nos. 2 and 26 crossing at Long Gully."

1204.16 - "No. 26 leaves Long Gully loop for Eaglehawk as No. 2 pulls out of the far end towards Bendigo"

1204.17 - "No. 26 beginning the climb up View St. from Charing Cross."

1204.18 - "No. 5 at Charing Cross."

1204.19 - "No 21 arrives at Charing Cross from Golden Square while No. 5 awaits departure time for Eaglehawk."

1204.20 - "Nos. 7, 21, and 2 (behind which is No. 5) at Charing Cross."

1204.21 - "Nos. 7, 21, and 2 at Charing Cross."

1204.22 - "No. 5 at Charing Cross."

1204.23 - "No. 25 in Nolan St. near Bendigo creek crossing"

1204.24 - "No. 25 in Weeroona Ave. at cnr of Caledonia St."

1204.25 - "Nos. 25, 7, 26 and 2 (behind 26) at Charing Cross."