Historical information

Photograph shows a cable tram set - climbing the Bourke St hill towards Queen St. There are several other cable trams in the view along with many motor cars. In the background are the BGE building, Warburton Franki, the GPO, Foys, and London Stores. Photo late 1930s or 1940.

Significance

Yields information about Bourke St cable trams.

Physical description

Black and White photograph - printed on plain paper.

Inscriptions & markings

On the rear has the Copyright stamp of The Age and pencil number "KM-M-002", Ken Magor stamp, "Bourke Street Melbourne" and number 4838.