Historical information

The photograph shows two cable trams at the Lonsdale St - Carlton line terminus in Lonsdale St between Elizabeth and Swanston Streets, looking south west. The nearest set with a destination of North Carlton - has trailer 391with the second set the destination of Collingwood. The Conductor of the first set is walking across the road, possibly to punch the Bundy clock. In the background are buildings for Harris Manufacturing Tailors, Granger? Manufacturing Tailor, Lang Arcade, the ANG building with a sign for The Sun newspaper, advertising its Free Insurance to subscribers, and Michael's Camera store.

Significance

Yields information about Lonsdale St cable tram terminus.

Physical description

Black and White Photograph postcard format with note on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

In pencil on the rear "Lonsdale St terminus"