Historical information
This photograph depicts a test tram (W.231) at William/Lonsdale St in front of the Melbourne Law Courts. The destination sign shows “Special.” The caption suggests the tram is on a test run on the West Brunswick tram line via William Street before its opening on 19 (?) July 1925.
Significance
Shows a test tram prior to the opening of the tram line to West Brunswick.
Physical description
Black and white photograph with caption.
Inscriptions & markings
“Trials of the new electric tramways…” printed in front.
”5B S/S” written in pen on reverse.
