Historical information

1 - "Queens Bridge from near centre looking south (from tray of Tramway's truck). Three north-bound tramcars are held up by spread of stationary traffic across trams tracks. Date 15-10-54, time 0910." Nearest tram is a L Class No 101, "City via William St" route 4B. behind is a W2 Class tram on route 4B plus another tram behind it again. Leyland TS8c No 143 bound for "Collingwood" is also delayed in Yarra Bank Road.
2 - "Queens Bridge from near centre looking south (from tray of Tramway's truck). North-bound tramcar held up by slow-moving traffic. Dated 15-10-54, time 0858 hours." SW6 class No. 902 with dash canopy lighting has an "Essendon Depot" ancillary board on the front of the tram. Heading south on Queensbridge Street is a Leyland drop-enter bus, with a silver roof, bound for Port Melbourne. Leyland TS8c No 143 bound for "Collingwood" remains delayed in Yarra Bank Road unable to enter Queens Bridge. Note the "Guest's Biscuit" advertising sign on the side of the Port Melbourne railway line bridge.

Significance

Yields information about the traffic congestion on Queens Bridge 1954 and trams 902 and 101.

Physical description

Black and white photograph with handwritten details of time and location on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On the rear of each print is the details - see Context.