Ephemera - Badge, Australian Gifts, "V 1929 - 2009", 2009

Historical information

Produced by Camberwell depot staff to mark the 80th anniversary of the depot - 1929 to 2009. Has the letter of the depot printed on the front of the depot. Metal badge has the name of the depot as well as "V" and "80". On the inside of the card explains the basis of the depots timetable or run number letter V, because it was located in the Vee formed by Riversdale and Camberwell Roads. The second card notes that the depot is not in Camberwell but Hawthorn East and that there are no numbers on the rear wall after a tram crashed through it in the early 1970s. Made by Australian Gifts

Significance

Demonstrates a Camberwell Depot produced item.

Physical description

Set of two items - printed blue card with a metal badge and pin retaining clip.

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