Historical information

The photo shows three Bendigo California Combination single truck cars at Charing Cross, looking southwest with the Alexandria Fountain in the centre. Trams 5 and 14 are in the view along with another behind them. The Bendigo electric tram system commenced operations in 1903 and given the appearance of the roadways and tram tracks, the photo was taken soon after opening. In the view are the View Point Hotel, signs for Moran Cato, Coperative Distribution, W J Jackson Tailor, The Age and several horse-drawn cabs. Card was printed in Germany.

Significance

Yields information about Charing Cross and Bendigo's trams in 1903.

Physical description

Postcard - colour divided back, used as a letter.

Inscriptions & markings

Card to a Mother from her son Alex.