Historical information

Photo shows a damaged grip car with bent staunchions and the grip mechanism being lifted with a block and tackle by a uniformed tramway man. The actual cutting notes that a lady's leg was injured in the incident.

Significance

Yields information about damage to a grip car and lifting the grip out of position.

Physical description

Black and white print notes on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On rear in ink "M&MTB Damaged cable tram grip car, result of an accident with a steam roller in Victoria St North Richmond, on 10/4/1923. Copy ex 'Sun' 11/4/23 in C Craig Collection. (15/7/71) and K S KIngs stamp with number '95-21'. "