Historical information

Photograph looks south west across the broad junction of Victoria Pde, Brunswick St and Gisborne St, East Melbourne toward the large Eastern Hill Fire Brigade Station with its tall watch tower. A cable tram set is about to turn the corner towards the photographer. The engine house that drove the cables is behind the photographer.

Significance

Yields information about Eastern Hill Fire Brigade Station

Physical description

Hand coloured postcard with title on front and short personal message, delivery address, but stamp removed from rear.

Inscriptions & markings

On front 'Fire Brigade Station. Melbourne'. On rear: postcard markings, 'Ward, Lock & Co Ltd', postmarked partially removed, short hand written note of thanks for parcel from Hobart.