Historical information

The postcard shows W2 543 with a Glen Iris destination, passing the Melbourne Town Hall in Swanston St at the Safety Zone with passengers boarding. Has several motor vehicles in view. The imposing building on the west side is the Capitol Building / Theater completed in 1924. The tram entered service on 17th November 1928 and was fitted with route number boxes during Feb. 1930, which dates the photo to c1929. The card was published by Valentine Publishing Co., printed in Great Britain as a Real Photograph.

Significance

Yields information about Swanston St c1929.

Physical description

Black and White postcard, Divided back, unused.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil "$6-00"