Postcard, R.E.M Series Melbourne, "Shoppee Square Sturt Street Ballarat", c1915

Historical information

Photograph - looking east along Sturt Street between Doveton and Armstrong Streets, shows an ESCo tram eastbound. On the right is the Shoppee Square "market" place with awnings open.
Wal Jack's note: "Part of the old type trams on the "up" track or north side of Sturt St from Doveton St. Date about 1914-16 period. Iron railings have long disappeared"

Significance

Yields information about the streetscape of Sturt St and Lydiard Streets c1915.

Physical description

Postcard black and white, divided back, used, REM Series

Inscriptions & markings

See image 2 for Wal Jack's notes on the image.

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