Physical description

Set of two 35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of 5/5/1968



.1 - construction of new curves from Fitzroy St and High St into St Kilda Road. Shows the old junction trackwork and road height differences. Note the temporary tram stop.



.2 - ditto, shows the trackwork for High St behind the hotel and the Junction Hotel with a large Dunlop sign and Rothmans cigarette advert.



See Keith's slide notes.

Inscriptions & markings

Keith Kings stamp and number "23-27 and 23-28", with details of exposure.

.1 - St Kilda Jtn by pass work. installing new turnout for Fitzroy St. In new track, New level is lower. Old curves replaced after a day's work to all normal service to resume during weekdays.



.2 - St Kilda Bypass work. Installing new turnout for Fitzroy St. In new track looking south. Old Jtn out of photo to the left. New concrete track ready at rear on right. Hotel (which will remain in the middle of everything!!)