Historical information

Photograph of ESCo tram No. 5 in Mitchell St Bendigo, Easter Saturday, 1941. The tram has been modified with bracing and open saloon seats changed from cross bench to longitudinal. The conductor is standing in the front saloon. Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details.
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 Bendigo tram 5 and its use during Easter 1941.

Physical description

Black and white print with photographer’s notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "T197, Bendigo / No. 5 Original type, Mitchell St, Bendigo, Easter Saturday 1941. Photo W. Jack.