Photograph - Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn Trackwork, The Met, c1980

Historical information

Photograph of the intersection of Burke Road and High Street, North Balwyn, looking back towards Kew and the city. Shows the inbound section of track being rebuilt, using a temporary track deviation method. Two trams can be seen on this track. Also note the additional temporary overhead lighting install above the track relay. Photo c1980. Has Kevin Donnellan tyre and a Mobil service station in the view. The overhead work being done by two bucket trucks.

Significance

Yields information about High St North Balwyn and track reconstruction.

Physical description

Black and White Photograph with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear of photograph in ink "High St Balwyn ?"

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