Historical information

View of the intersection of Sturt St and Lydiard St Nth with the Ballarat Post Office being the primary feature. Has an ESCo tram turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St. Shows the trackwork at this location and has several horse-drawn vehicles in the photograph. Note the building in the road space on the left hand side of the photograph. Postmarked Coleraine, 12/9/1908. Has a red 1d stamp.

For a similar image see items 8244 and 9008.

Significance

Demonstrates postcard printing c1908 and has a strong association with the sender and receiver.

Physical description

Black and white postcard - divided back used.
Has initials "WTP" in bottom right hand corner.

Inscriptions & markings

On the rear is a short message from C Kelso to Miss Ruth Waters, of Hill View, Nareen.