Historical information

Photograph of ESCo tram No. 1 arriving at the Eaglehawk terminus. The tram has been modified with bracing and open saloon seats changed from cross bench to longitudinal. The conductor is sitting in the front saloon. The tram has the destination of "City". In the background is the Park Hotel, and Sports Depot business. Photo notes that it was taken on Easter Saturday 1941. Print ex the Ken McCarthy collection added 3/5/2026.
i1 - scan of print in the album
i2 - rear of image
i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020.

Significance

Yields information about the operation of Bendigo tram 1 during Easter 1941.

Physical description

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "T193, Bendigo Tramways, State Electricity Commission, / No. 1 (Original type), High St Eaglehawk, Easter Saturday 1941. W. Jack photo. On rear of second print ex Ken McCarthy "20 K Mc"