Historical information

This image is part of a larger collection of images from the Public Transport Corporation displaying train stations and streetscapes in what is now the City of Kingston.

Significance

The development of the railway was crucial to the ongoing development of the area. Community life sprung up around the railway line which is evident in the proximity of shopping and leisure.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of railway gates at Centre Road, Bentleigh.

Inscriptions & markings

Black printed text on a small, round, white sticker on reverse: 227
Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50%
Black typed text on a strip of white paper stuck on reverse: Gates Centre Road Bentleigh / mid 1960 / $50 reproduction fee applies
Blue ink stamped on reverse: COPYRIGHT / Public Transport Corporation / For re-ordering photographs / Please quote negative No H 3407 / Enquiries C/- PTC Photographic Unit / Telephone switchboard 619 1111