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Postcard, SEMCO, "The Clock Tower, Princes River Melbourne", 1910

  • Postcard with "Christmas Greetings" in script at the top and a black and white photograph below showing a street scene with a prominent clock tower, ornate buildings, and a tram.

    "The Clock Tower, Princes River Melbourne"

Historical information

Postcard shows the railway yard water tower clock at Princes Bridge with St Paul's Cathedral behind. An inbound cable tram is in the foreground, possibly trailer 203. In the background is Princes Bridge Station with an advertisement for The Age and the Ball & Welch store. Card published by SEMCO and printed in England.

Significance

Yields information about Princes Bridge, cable trams and the clock tower that has had a number of homes over the years.

Physical description

Black and white postcard, divided back used.

Inscriptions & markings

In ink on the rear "To Auntie Annie, with love and best wishes, May, Xmas 1910"

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