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Tram on Belmore Road, Randwick

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Full titleTram on Belmore Road, RandwickDatec1958-1960DescriptionTram on Belmore Road, Randwick. The photo is looking south near the intersection with Avoca Street. Dated around 1958-1960. It shows the Trams in their final years - the line was closed in 1960 with the last tram leaving Coogee at 12:50 AM on Sunday, 23 October 1960. The Coogee tram line went from the city, past Randwick Racecourse and Centennial Park, through Belmore Road, Randwick and terminated in a balloon loop in Dolphin Street, Coogee Beach.

The photo shows the castellated sandstone tower built in the 1870's by Captain Thomas Watson for his home on the site of the old Star and Garter Inn. Captain Watson named his home Cook's Lodge and erected the Captain Cook statue on the corner. Hannan's Butcher shop was operating in this building at the time of the photo. In the distance (far right of photo) is the Royal Hotel.

SITE OF 'STAR AND GARTER" INN' - erected c.1859 by William Ellis, Randwick Alderman, for use as 'Star and Garter Inn'. In 1869 acquired by Captain Thomas Watson. Tower erected 1870s. Accommodated various private schools until purchased in 1897 by Hannan family who owned property and operated butchery until 1985. Building extensively refurbished 1987.
(Source: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/about-council/history/historic-places/plaques/high-cross-precinct)

Coogee Tram Terminus, Dolphin Street, Coogee:
Regular Sydney Tram Network Steam services from city to Coogee Beach commenced January 25 1883. Services converted to electric November 1902. Last tram service Sunday October 23 1960.
The success of tram services to Moore Park and Randwick Racecourse prompted a public meeting to be held at the Randwick Council Chamber on September 20 1880 to urge the government to continue with the extension of the line to Randwick and Coogee Beach.
Following the completion of the next section in March 1881, regular services commenced on Saturday March 19 1881.
Throughout that day it is estimated that about 7000 passengers travelled, with many walking from the terminus to Coogee Beach as the local horse bus service could not cope with the numbers.
Work on the extension from Randwick to Coogee commenced in August 1882 and regular services commenced on January 25 1883.
Coogee became a popular summer resort with extra Trams|Tramways being provided on special occasions such as January 24 1905, when moonlight excursions were operated.
The last tram left Coogee at 12:50 AM on Sunday, October 23 1960.
(Source: https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/about-council/history/historic-places/plaques/coogee-tram-terminus)Curated CollectionsTrams and Tram RoutesLocationsRandwick (N.S.W.)StreetsBelmore Road (Randwick, N.S.W.)Geo Tags^[1]Beaches & ParksHigh Cross Park (Randwick, N.S.W.)Organisations (Brief entries)Molloy Motors (Randwick, N.S.W.)Double Dragon Cafe (Randwick, N.S.W.)Hannan's Butcher Shop (Randwick, N.S.W.)SubjectsTramsTramwaysLost architectureStreetscapesShopsStores, RetailRestaurantsSourceState Library of New South WalesFile FormatJPEGIdentifierD00221

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Tram on Belmore Road, Randwick