Significance

Shows views of the Geelong CBD and beach area in the 1930's including one tram photo and two other photos of trams in the street and the centre poles which were later removed.



Demonstrates production of souvenirs of the era - folded postcards. The photos could also be used for individual postcards.

Physical description

Set of 15 black and white views of Geelong printed on a folded strip, glued within a manila colour cardboard folder, titled "Geelong Photographic Souvenir". Booklet printed with an address area with title and kookaburras and on the rear, an area where the sender could write their name. Produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty Ltd Melbourne. The rear has a slit on the rear cover that allowed the folder to be secured.



Pictures are:

1. Panorama of Eastern Beach Geelong

2. Eastern Beach Gardens

3. Eastern Beach

4. Ryrie St with centre poles and a tram in the distance.

5. Botanic Gardens

6. Johnstone Park

7. Gordon Technical College

8. Moorabool St. - with poles in street, single line track and tram in far distance.



9. Eastern Beach and Wharves

10 T and G Building

11 The Fountain, Eastern Beach

12 Town Hall and Post Office

13 Baron bridge - just prior to opening - roadway construction appears to be underway.

14 Malop St with tram (10?) in foreground

15 View of Johnstone Park.



Made during 1930's given motor cars in the photo.