Functional object - Destination Roll, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), " Geelong" (black background), 1960s

Significance

Yields information and demonstrates aspects about Geelong's destination rolls used in trams up to 1956 when the system closed.

Physical description

Destination roll - white lettering on black background used in Geelong until 1956. Painted on white linen. See image for destination list. Notes indicate used on Bogie tram No. 39.



See Reg Item 2906 for a bogie car roll, full length - this roll has less destinations.

Inscriptions & markings

Top edge



“R.E. Fluck” stamped in black ink – twice



In pencil words

“Dulux” – has been crossed out



Alongside “B.A.L.M. Flat Black 18-3-52” and a set of initials



“Off No. 39” all in pencil



Bottom edge;



Initials “R E F” in black pencil? – along outside of roll.



See The Golden City and its Tramways

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