Significance

Has a strong association with Arthur Hugo the Inspector. Yields information about Uniforms, badges, equipment and the equipment on the tramcars at the time - bumper bars and interior saloon blinds.

Physical description

Photograph of a four SEC crew, Inspector Arthur "Peter" Hugo on the right hand side standing in front of a single truck tram in SEC 1930's colour scheme, March 1937 (from Reg item 2926) at City Loop. Note the high set bumper bar on the tramcar and the large ticket wallet in the Conductors bags and the inside blinds on the windows of the saloon.



Alan Bradley advised by e-mail of 1/9/2006 of the change of style of uniform from tunic with high collars to the jacket style. Could be 1940 or slightly earlier. Email with worksheet.



Reg Item 2926 - has a photo of Arthur Hugo in uniform standing by himself. Photo dated march 1937.



Hi Res scan added 25/3/2011.

Inscriptions & markings

in pencil on rear - "808 Macarthur St"