Photograph - SECV Geelong 3 depot - Red Cross funds, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), c1918

Historical information

Photo of of Geelong tram No. 3, in the Geelong Depot yard, decorated with Australian flags and a "Help + Funds" = Red Cross during First World War. C1918?

Significance

Yields information about the form and style of the early Geelong trams and their use to raise red cross funds.

Physical description

Black and white photograph, printed onto card (inkjet printer?) Three copies held.

Inscriptions & markings

"Geelong Hist Soc / William Scott Collection." in ink. Second copy has "12/1 and 5" on the rear in ink. Third copy from Dave O'Neil collection has printing dimensions and "No. 3 decorated for red cross 1914-1918 war effort" in ink.

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