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Two unidentified girls, and L/P Class Newcastle tram, at Wallsend terminus, [1939-1945]
These same two children appear in two other shots in this collection.
https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/85494
https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/85498
The war bonds sign on the tram dates it to definitely 1939 or later (not sure of first date of issue, but is worth checking when time permits).
It cannot be a WW1 bond notice as Newcastle trams weren't electric until late 1923.
This image was scanned from an original glass plate or negative, kindly provided by the Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division.
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SubjectWallsendElectricL/P ClassTramsNewcastleWW2Date[1939-1945]Geotag[1] Also seeTwo unidentified girls, L/P Class Newcastle tram in background, at Wallsend terminus, [1939-1945]Editing is temporarily disabled
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