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Claremont Museum > Records

Alpine Parlour Cars Limited

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1936 - 1951

Overview

A collection of four photographs relating to Alpine Parlour Cars.

09.157a
An early taxi operated by Bluebird Motor Coach Service, a foundation member of the Metropolitan Omnibus Company. Travelled the Perth-Fremantle Road. Advertising Plume Motor Spirit and Gargoyle Mobil oil.

09.157b
An early Red Reo Char-A-Banc Service Ltd. Bus. Pre Metro - ran Perth-Fremantle Road. A door at the front and a centre aisle have replaced the side loading doors of earlier vehicles and glazed windows have been fitted.

09.157c
A parlour car with marque 'Reo Safey Bus' on a later style of bonnet.

09.157d
Bluebird Motor Coach Service - 10-14 seater, separate doors and running board.

Historical information

Originated from taxi drivers who operated on the Perth-Fremantle Road route in competition with the Railway.

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cwa-org-28--9-157-a-d

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Claremont Museum.

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Copyright and Reference

Copyright category

Life of creator +70 years

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For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Claremont Museum.

Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Claremont Museum 09.157'.

Copyright holder

Claremont Museum, Town of Claremont, Western Australia, 6010

Claremont Museum

Claremont Museum

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Other items from Claremont Museum

Bluebird Motor Coach Service
Source: Claremont Museum 09.157a

Bluebird Motor Coach Service
Source: Claremont Museum 09.157d

A parlour car with marque 'Reo Safey Bus'
Source: Claremont Museum 09.157c

Red Reo Char-A-Banc Service Ltd. Bus
Source: Claremont Museum 09.157b

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