Historical information

Photograph shows the view from William St looking west along Bourke St. Has two cable tram sets in the view, along with on the south side of Bourke Street the former St. James Building, Gollin & Company Building, then over King Street, Bourke Street West Police Station, McLean Bros. & Rigg Ironmongery & Hardware Store, (later Hudon's Store) and the Tramways Head Office Building. On the northside of Bourke Street is the Massey-Harris Building, John Connell & Co. Pty Ltd "Gresham House" and over King Street, H.V. McKay Harvester's Sunshine Head Office. Also in the distance is the Spencer Street Railway Station buildings. The Archway visible through the St. James Building led into the former Lt. James Street.

Significance

Yields information about Bourke Street between 1909 and 1913

Physical description

Photograph - sepia toned on A4 sheet

Inscriptions & markings

Has TMSV Sales stamp on rear.