Historical information

Photo shows extensive traffic congestion on the Spencer St bridge at the north end of Clarendon St South Melbourne, early 1950s, prior to the construction of the King St bridge. In the background is the Fish Market buildings prior to its demolition in 1958 - 1960 (see reference). The two lanes of traffic on the right side of the photo, or east side of the bridge, are queuing to do a hook turn into Lorimer St for Port Melbourne. This hook turn only operated during peak traffic hours and when a policeman was on duty.

Significance

Yields information about traffic congestion on the Spencer St bridge in the early 1950s and a forgotten hook turn.

Physical description

Newspaper clipping from an unknown publication advertising Courtaulds Aust. Rayon tyres - A UK company who built a factory at Tomago NSW during 1951