Significance

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.

Physical description

Postcard - black and white - titled The Rose Series P13490, Sturt St Ballarat Vic, looking west up the Sturt St Hill from Grenville St. Tram 30 is in the loop showing destination of City.



A divided back postcard with the rose symbol, publisher details on the left side and that it is a real photograph.



In the view are Patersons, the Carlyon's Hotel, The Mechanics Institute and the Odeon Theatre, Motor Spares Limited and other buildings through to the Town Hall.