Historical information

The photo shows the intersection of Domain Road and St Kilda Road with W class tram 375 (Melbourne) at the tram stop for Domain Road after the closure of the cable tram lines in St Kilda Road, with installation of temporary tracks on the western side of St Kilda Road. Temporary platforms have been installed. Many passengers are waiting at the stop. The former cable tram lines are in position though some of the outbound cable tram track in St Kilda Road has been removed. There is a conductor on the outbound or southbound platform.
Photo taken soon after the closure of the cable tram service on 26-12-1925, with service starting on the temporary tracks on 27-12-1925.

Significance

Yields information about the conversion of St Kilda Road 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 Fraser's on the rear with address.