Postcard, Valentine & Sons Publishing Co, "Moorabool Street Geelong", early 1950s

Historical information

Postcard produced by the Valentine publishing company of Moorabool St looking north at the corner of Ryrie St. Tram No. 33 is picking up passengers at the safety zone at the intersection with Ryrie St where the front of another bogie tram can be seen. In the view are the T&G building, the Bank of NSW which has a chemist shop, and the Savoia cafe. The rear of the card notes it is a genuine photograph. The card number V24 is the same number used in item 9064, but a later version, the early 1950s.

The note on the rear of the card gives details of Ken's Victorian trip during Jan 1954.

Significance

Yields information about the view of Moorabool St at Ryrie St early 1950s.

Physical description

Black and white Postcard undivided back, unused. Card No. V24.

Inscriptions & markings

Has a note written to Ken Magor from Ken Winney? dated 14-1-1954 - see image 2

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