Historical information

Printed colour postcard of the intersection of Sturt St. looking west from the southeast corner of Lydiard St. In the bottom left-hand corner is the number "300479" and the initials "JV"? within a circle. In the view are Crockers and the Art Gallery Association buildings. The later became the SEC Ballarat city offices. Image possibly taken c1912 as the trams appear to have driver's windows. Car featured in photo is No. 17. Note on the position of the rear lifeguard area of the tram is the word "Summerscales".
Titled "Sturt St from Lydiard St Ballarat" centrally along the top of the card. The printer/publisher of the card is "The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney". In the stamp area is the number "20-2".
Two copies held.

Significance

Yields information about Ballarat and Sturt St in c1912

Physical description

Postcard - coloured, divided back, Valentine & Sons

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "No. 17 old type, about 1912", Ken Magor stamp and letters "WJ" underneath.