Historical information

Used by the MMTB at the Footscray Depot on X2-class tram 679, as this number is pencilled on one end. Destinations in order from top are: EXPLOSIVES FACTORY; ORDANCE FTY; DEPOT; WILLIAMSTOWN RD; RAILWAY STATION; RUSSELL ST; BALLARAT RD; SPECIAL; FOOTBALL GROUND; AMMUNITION FACTORY; PYROTECHNIC FACTORY; CITY VIA HAYMARKE; SPECIAL E. The Special E destination was used to indicate to passengers that it was a special tram to the Explosives Factory during WW2 and not to tell "spys" that exactly where it was going. The Footscray system, except for route 82 closed in 1962.

Significance

Demonstrates a Footscray Tram Depot destination roll.

Physical description

Destination roll - white lettering on black background, painted on bookbinder's cloth or fabric. Has unpainted sections at either end.