Fremantle Municipal Tramways No 12 tram involved in an accident in High Street

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Reference numberLH000547DescriptionFremantle Municipal Tramways No 12 tram involved in an accident in High Street on 27 May 1907. See also: photo 687. A happier aspect of this accident was the almost panic efforts to right the capsized vehicle and recover a 10 year old boy passenger who was "missing". Charles Cloke of Plympton however, had "shot through" and gone about his business in town. Source: Mr S. Jones 1977. Note: Tower of Hotel Fremantle. Erected 1898 to designs by Wilkinson and Smith. Partial view of W.F. Samson's home, corner Cliff and High Streets (right of photograph). Built c1885-c1887, demolished 1954/1955 by Elder Smith.Date1907Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes

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Fremantle Municipal Tramways No 12 tram involved in an accident in High Street