Historical information

1 - "Elizabeth Street looking south from Franklin St, tramcar blocked by north bound traffic. Note double parking on east side of street." Date 28-2-54, time 1512 hrs. The W2 class tram is fitted with dash canopy lighting, has the destination of "Mgr. River", route 54 with an ancillary board "Showgrounds via North Melb." covering up the car number. In the background is the Argus building, with a sign for "De Luxe Goodyear tyres" along with the Mitchell Brush, ANZ Bank and Holden motor cars.

2 - "Elizabeth Street from Franklin Street, looking south, showing double parking on west side of the street. Date 3-11-54, time 1524. Buildings as above. In addition, Teitler's Royal Saxon Hotel.

3 = "Elizabeth st from A Beckett St looking south showing large truck double parked on west side. Date 3-11-54, time 1523 hrs. Has the F bulley & Co, Ariel Motor Cycles, the Argus building and Rhodes Oldsmobile buildings in the view.

Significance

Yields information about the traffic issues in Elizabeth St and a W2 fitted with dash canopy lighting.

Physical description

Set of 3 Black and white photographs with handwritten details of time and location on the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

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