Historical information

Photograph of Charing Cross Bendigo with three trams in the view and a number of horse drawn cabs. Has Town Hall and other buildings in the background. Title of the postcard is "City of Bendigo, Victoria" In corners "State of Victoria" and "Australia"
On rear of postcard are the words "The Commonwealth of Australia, Victoria Welcomes, The American Fleet Postcard", with the State of Victoria seal/symbol, place for a stamp, correspondence and address. Issued for the visit of the Great White Fleet, USA, 1908.
See Google for the timing of the visit. See item 9081 for a similar photograph with a different crop.

Significance

Demonstrates an item produced for the visit of the American fleet in 1908.

Physical description

Printed black and white postcard divided back unused.