Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Ticket punch, Set of 4, c1970
... Set of four brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device... Trams tramways Ticket Punch Tickets Fares Conductors Preston ...
Set of four brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punches used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. . Some of the chrome plating has been worn off.
There are no manufacturer markings on the punches.
.1 - number P1554 - punches a four pointed hole - would have been used at Preston Depot.
.2 - number 1079, punches a hole in the shape of a club as on a card game.
.3 - number 1113, punches a four pointed hole.
.4 - number 190, punches a heart shaped hole.
Item .2 to .4 advised by G. Young 11/11/17 associated with an Almex machine.trams, tramways, ticket punch, tickets, fares, conductors, preston depot