Historical information

The photo shows St Kilda Junction, shortly after the introduction of electric trams on temporary track replacing cable trams in St Kilda Road. Cable trams ceased on 26-12-1925 with electric services commencing on Sunday 27-12-1925. There are passengers on the tram. The conductor of W class tram 274 with the destination of Melbourne is holding the pole while it rounds the curve, and in the background is W class tram 386 (St Kilda Beach). A cable tram replacement bus, Reg No. 86053, with the destination of Brighton Rd is passing a policeman on point duty. Various construction equipment and materials can be seen as well as a work gang in St Kilda road, dismantling the cable tram track or constructing new permanent track. In the background is the Scheps Bros Junction Motor Garage advertising BHP Benzol and Mobilgas.

Significance

Yields information about St Kilda Junction during the conversion to electric trams from cable trams.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with photographer's stamp on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Has the stamp of C J Frasers on the rear with address.