Historical information

Set of two photographs taken while on an AETA tour 16-8-1947 - see reference
.1 - View of the tram and the depot building.
.2 - End on photograph of the tram showing the white bumpers and steps, taken at St Kilda Station
Side on photo, showing the strengthening steel work applied to this four wheel tram. Has two Robur Tea advertisements. Tram possibly preparing for a tour given the number of men standing on the side.

Significance

Yields information about VR tram No. 7 at St Kilda station and Elwood depot.

Physical description

Negative (120) and contact print of VR tram No. 7 at the Elwood depot. See also Reg Item 3623 for another photo showing the tram.

Inscriptions & markings

Envelope containing negative and photo typed "Tram VR Elwood Spread the load."

.1 - On the rear of the print "VR Tram - Elwood Depot 5'3" gauge".

.2 - 'VR Tram St Kilda Station Extension 5'3" gauge".