Physical description

Postcard - full colour, Divided back type of MMTB Bus 583 AEC Mk111 no 583 Reg : AT083 entered service 1953 body by Martin and King - two man crew, 41 seats.



Notes from Rod Atkins 24/5/2019:



Bound for :

"Fisherman's Bend via Williamtown Road" on Spencer Street Bridge heading south.



When:

It's what is missing in the photo gives us a the clue.

It after 1968 as the new Stock Exchange building at 357 Collins Street is completed.

but before 1973 when the new MLC building was open at 303 Collins Street on corner of Elizabeth Street.

But the "2" between the destination and route number boxes on bus tells us its after November 1970.

Therefore I would date the post card photograph to around 1971-1972 and prior to the start of the third viaduct between Flinders St and Spencer St.



Published by National View by Murfett Publishers Australia. Has the details on the rear with place for stamp, address etc and logo.