Historical information

Photo of SECV Geelong trams 6 and 1 in Ryrie St just east of Moorabool St. The eastbound track along Ryrie St was built with railway rail, made by BHP in the early 1920s as grooved rail was not obtainable at the time. Car 1 is on the Newtown - Eastern Park run, as is car 6 with the conductor having forgotten to change the destination. Photographer unknown, 1950s. Note the two safety zones, and the tram stop sign on the centre pole. In the background is the Geelong Gas Co. offices.

Significance

Yields information about Geelong trams 1 and 6 in Ryrie St.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with printers dates on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

on rear in ink "East line built with 80lb railway track not grooved rail 1922"