Postcard - Cable Tram on William/Lonsdale St, c. 1908, “Law Courts, Melbourne”, 1908

Historical information

This postcard shows a cable tram travelling on Lonsdale St in front of the Melbourne Law Courts past William Street, with the destination sign reading “West Melbourne”. It predate the electric tram line on William St (which opened in 1925).

Significance

Depicts a cable tram in the early 20th century on a now-removed tramway.

Physical description

Black and white postcard.

Inscriptions & markings

”Law Courts, Melbourne” printed in front.
Letter written on reverse, dated 1908.

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