Historical information

The photograph shows a cable tram set, trailer No. 129, in Elizabeth St at Bourke St. Alf Twentyman has written on the rear "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s.", with the Post Office alongside. Two heavy horse-drawn drays are also in the view.

Significance

Yields information about cable trams in Elizabeth St c1890s.

Physical description

Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

in pencil on the rear - very faded - "Brunswick car 129 in Elizabeth St, North Melb car approaching, Sometimes 1890s."