Historical information

Photograph of 6 men, with gripman William Baker Strong, seated on the table, playing draughts. Based on item 7627, most likely at the Prahran Car House or Depot Mess Room. Two conductors are wearing their trip slip safety pins. One of the men is wearing a large cape and could be either a gripman or a signalman. All the crew members are wearing the uniform of Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co (MTOCo).

Significance

Yields information about the tram crews at the Prahran car house in 1914 and W B Strong.

Physical description

Print of a copy of a black and white photograph on AGFA paper.

Inscriptions & markings

"William B Strong playing draughts, seated on table at M&MTB" in ink on lower edge of print.