Physical description

Set of four Colour slides, Kodak, white cardboard of trams using the Flinders St overpass of King St, 16-11-59.



.1 - W2 538 descending the temporary track over King St as part of the first stage of construction. Tram has the destination of East Kew Route 40.



.2 - ditto at the base of the bridge. Tram has adverts for Uncle Toby's Oats,



.3 - W5 725 entering the temporary track near Queen St. Tram has destination of Spencer St, route 48 and adverts for 3AW, Pimms No. 1 and Penfolds Wine. On the far right is a MMTB Mk III bus to Kew - Earl St.



.4 - ditto with the Yarra Family Hotel in the background. Note the tram stop sign.



.In the background are adverts for Penfolds Wines, Bushels, the Flinders St viaduct, Nestles Milk, Girlings Store and the Cafe / Milk bar that was under the viaduct.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand writing on rear in ink;

.1 - 16-11-59 - Melbourne Vic.

.2 - ditto

..3 and .4 - 16-11-59 Tram 725 entering temporary track in Flinders St Melbourne Vic.