Historical information

Ballarat Tram 30 was built by Duncan and Fraser in 1917 for Hawthorn Tramways Trust. The body was sold on to Footscray Tramways Trust It first ran for Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board. In 1935 it was bought by Ballarat and was in serve until 1971 when the Tramway ceased operation. It was acquired by the Lions Club of Kaniva. In 1975 it went to Haddon Tramway Workshop and then obtained by Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society, USA in 1980.
Ballarat Tram 39 was built in 1914 by Duncan and Fraser Adelaide for the Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust where it was number 42. It was sold to the State Electricity Commission in 1951 and renumbered as Ballarat Tram 39. When the trams stopped running in 1971, it was acquired by Lismore Lions Club and displayed in a recreational reserve until purchased by the Museum in 1976. It was converted into a museum display and souvenir centre located at the depot until 2022. (See Item 10755 for return of 39 to Ballarat)
The photograph shows the tram waiting at the stop at the intersection of Sturt Street and Glenville Street. A tram stop shelter is here. Trams wait here for the signal to indicate they may progress down on the single track section.
The photograph taken by Campbell Duncan on 10 August 1971.

Physical description

Negative folder, paper, Photape Pty Ltd, conaining 6 strips of 35mm negatives in clear plastic sleeve.