Collected Item: “Being Covid-Safe on the Tram (HIST30060)”
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Being Covid-Safe on the Tram (HIST30060)
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(HIST30060) This is a digitised version of a poster that I saw every day on public transport on my way to work. It's bright, unambiguous, and yellow and it reads: ‘You must wear a face mask while travelling’. This text is accompanied by a simple outline of a mask in black. Being without a car during the pandemic and being an essential worker meant that I had to make frequent trips on public transport. Before the pandemic I used to enjoy my tram rides, take the time to unwind and mindlessly listen to podcasts. However, now when I am on the tram, I feel vigilant. If someone sits down right next to me on an empty tram I move seats. This poster highlights the importance of following public health advice on public transport.
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Transport,
Tram,
Melbourne,
Mask,
Mandatory,
Vigilant,
Safety,
Workers
Tram,
Melbourne,
Mask,
Mandatory,
Vigilant,
Safety,
Workers
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https://twitter.com/ptv_official/status/1376277419099832329
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Kate McHugh
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2021-10-28