Postcard, Kodak, "Opening of Tramway System Geelong", 14-3-1912

Historical information

Postcard produced by Kodak of the opening of the Geelong Tramway System on 14 March 1912. Shows a speach being made from a tramcar, most likely tram No. 4 as it was the "first" tram. One of the trailers appears to be behind the tram. A large crowd is assembled around the tram. See also item 9055 for another view, 4407 and 5900.

Significance

Yields information about the opening of the Geelong tramway system.

Physical description

Black and white Postcard divided back, unused. The back of the postcard has been printed upside down compared to the front.

Inscriptions & markings

In the top right hand corner "Victoria"

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