Historical information
The photograph shows a southbound tram in Swanston St crossing Flinders St with a policewoman on point duty or directing traffic or controlling traffic. In the background is the Flinders St Station entrance and a sign promoting train travel to the football as well as another policeman directing traffic. Based on the label, the photo from The Age, 24/5/1961.
Significance
Yields information about the use of police to direct traffic at the intersection of Swanston and Flinders St in 1961.
Physical description
Black and white photograph with notes on the rear.
Inscriptions & markings
Has the sticker of "www.johnrogersarchive.com" and a date stamp of "24 May 1961"
