Historical information

Photograph of track reconstruction of conversion of the cable to electric tramway in Abbotsford near the corner with Canning St, about August 1935.
.1 - has the old cable track excavated before the yokes were cut of and the new track - rails and sleepers laid on the previous road bed. In the background is the Homebush Hotel. In the background is a shop advertising Robur Tea.
.2 - similar photo but looking along the line of yokes. with the building on the east side which have all since undergone two demolitions. The former hotel building remains but has been converted to set of apartments.

Significance

Yields information about the removal of cable tram track in Abbotsford St North Melbourne.

Physical description

Set of two Black & White Photographs. Two copies of each held.

Inscriptions & markings

Has the TMSV Sales stamp on the rear.