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23 February 1923 was a Friday, and I bet that is the same time as the other Day St photo -

I think these 1923 photos were part of a plan to re-arrange the traffic congestion in the city and docks in anticipation of the Harbour Bridge.

From trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/109762738 (SMH 5/9/1923 p.11) -

" ... Day Street below Sussex Street has been opened up and when completed through to Hay Street, will afford great relief to Sussex Street, as it is wide and well graded ... ... "

I knew this intersection of Day and Erskine streets rang a bell ...

Alfred William Buchanan Dufty (1858-1924) - photosau.com/DuftyCollection/scripts/collection.asp

That is not Erskine Street, Sydney. I think it is New South Head Road, Double Bay, looking SE from near Gladswood Gardens. Google street view - maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&... I am wondering if the tram was going to Erskine Street (hence the confusion). It is on the old King Street line which was extended to a new terminus in Erskine St. See 1903 map with tram routes marked - www.nla.gov.au/apps/cdview?pi=nla.map-rm1635-sd&rgn=0... . So "Erskine Street Tram, Double Bay 1949" might be a better title? 3 February 1949 was a THURSDAY ! And from the lack of shadows I'd say it is about noon. Can anyone identify the cars?!

Yep, spot on beachcomberaustralia.

Hi beachomberaustralia, thanks for clearly identifying the image. We will amend our caption.

The car in the foreground is a an "R1" class, rated at 56 seated passengers on upholstered seats, the car in the distance also appears to be an "R1" class. Both cars were designed about 1935