Photograph - Closure of the Geelong tram system, Keith Kings, 26/03/1956

Historical information

Black and White Photograph of a closure scene of the Geelong tramway system Sunday 26/3/1956, taken by Keith Kings.

Significance

Yields information about the closure of the Geelong tram system.

Physical description

Black and White Photograph - two copies held.

Inscriptions & markings

In hand writing on the rear " (49) " In bottom left hand corner - 26.3.1956 Geelong Keith Kings, last night of the tramways. Geelong Heritage Centre.
On rear of 2nd copy - "33 as the fourth "last" tram at intersection with Ryrie St, car in Moorabool St at the safety zone. Destination blind altered to Football, instead of Depot, seemingly by passengers. Sun 26.3.56, K S Kings T(G)(5)"

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