Historical information

The photo shows Ballarat tram 43 parked on the depot fan, probably soon after it entered service in Nov, 1956 (see item 5556). See item 9350 for a large format print. This tram was the last tram to enter service in Ballarat, having been received in March 1956 from Geelong. Photograph from the Bob Lilburn Collection. Inscription in Bob's handwriting. Based on the 2nd print, photo taken 11/1956.

Significance

Yields information about an ex Geelong tram at the SEC depot, possibly soon after it entered service in Ballarat.

Physical description

Black and white print - see also 8163A for another copy and other details.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "43 at Ballarat Depot, Ex Geelong 40, Ex 40 MMTB PMTT" Has stamped on the rear "Print by Vergolia" and date stamp "17.2.70".
Two copies held.
In the second print, has "Ballarat 43 at depot prior entering service" and "Ex Geelong 40 Ex 40 MMTB, PMTT".