Historical information

Photograph of ESCo tram No. 8 in Arnold 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 back saloon. Appears the tram is running out of the depot, has the destination of Eaglehawk.
See also Reg item 5460i10, for a copy print of this photograph - wider view.
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 ESCo No. 8 in used during Easter 1941.

Physical description

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

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "T188, Bendigo Tramways / No. 8 Original type, Arnold St, Easter Saturday 1941. Photo W. Jack.