Photograph - Riding the front of a cable tram, c1940

Historical information

Photograph shows a group of men, all with hats, after arriving at the Bourke St terminus on the front of a grip car. In the background is the Sunshine Machinery Depot.

Significance

Yields information about the use of cable trams in Bourke St.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in pencil "Cable car Melbourne Vic", number "57" and "7850/B" in green ink.

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