Welcome to Picture Victoria
search go
advanced search  |  search tips
home about FAQ's particpants contact copyright
Electric tram

1916 Electric tram


ID: 16931
Copyright: library does not own image (image on public access)
Org ID: RL 340


Description: Image held at Richmond Library. A large crowd of people watch the mayoress, Mrs A. F. Fear, in the driver's cabin cut the ribbon held in front of the tram on the corner of Swan St and Punt Rd. Information accompanying the image reads: 'Picture appeared in 'Table Talk' 13/4/1916 p. 22. Captioned: 'Mayoress A. F. Fear cuts ribbon, corner of Punt Road and Swan Street'. Original photo apparently held by: Public Transport Corporation, Photo Resources Group, 301 Flinders Lane (Neg. H.428). Opening of tramline reported in 'Age' 7/4/1916 and 'Richmond Australian' 8/4/1916 p. 2'.
Subject: trams

Please Contact:
Yarra Libraries

Yarra Libraries
Phone: 1300 695 427
Email: yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Website: Yarra Libraries

Printing tip: Before printing, please change your page orientation to Landscape in your printing options. This will ensure the best print results.



HOME | ABOUT | BACKGROUND | SCOPE | FAQ'S | HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE | CONTACT | COPYRIGHT | DISCLAIMER | LINKS | ADMIN LOGIN   Picture Australia State Libaray of Victoria Victoria the place to be