Poster, "History of Tramway Conductresses"

Historical information

The poster compiled with the association of Joan Paul, Conductress of Hanna St depot 1942 to 1944, tells the story of Melbourne tram conductresses during the Second World War, including pay rates, training, sports, and working on the trams. Names included are: Lurline (Laurie) Meehan, Corporal O'Brien, Roma Gill, Laurie O'Brien, Jean Kirkham, Carl Jeffries, and the coach of the Basketball team, Percy Blacham - Depot Starter at Hanna St.

Significance

Yields some information about the Conductresses at Hanna St depot and their working history.

Physical description

Set of four photographs and text mounted onto manufactured wooden board.

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