Historical information

Photograph shows Garford 5IHL bus No 46 with James Motors body of South Melbourne. One of only two in the fleet. Photo of the stationary bus at a temporary terminus outside the State Library in Swanston Street, bound for Elsternwick. Buses replaced trams on this route between late 1925 and early 1926 during the conversion of the cable line to electric traction. Note the centre tramway overhead pole behind the bus that was installed in 1924 to permit Coburg and Preston trams to reach Lonsdale Street. A number of crew are featured in the photo.

Significance

Yields information about replacement buses during Swanston Street cable line conversion.

Physical description

Black and white photograph stuck to cardboard with note on rear.

Inscriptions & markings

Pencil written note reads: "11495"