Photograph - SECV Ballarat 40 turns back in Sturt St at the Dawson St shunt, Chris Wurr, Jan. 1971

Historical information

Photograph of No. 40 using the crossover at Dawson St. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Eureka Roof Tiles and Bliss Bombs (To read pack: Tilt Tram") roof advertisement. In the background is St Patrick's Cathedral. Photo by Chris Wurr Jan 1971.

Significance

Yields information about one of Ballarat's bogie trams at Dawson St and in particular one of the roof advertisements that were well written to catch attention.

Physical description

Black and White photograph with photographers notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr"

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