Historical information
The leather bag is a Pay Cash Bag. It was used to transfer cash between the the railway stations of Grassdale and Merino.
Significance
This Pay Cash Bag is an example of the connection between people in the remote areas of Victoria. The railway system was used to transfer people, goods and cash between districts in western Victoria.
Physical description
Pay Cash Bag; a rectangular leather bag with rounded bottom corners, stitched, with brass peg for securing opening. Has stitched leather rectangle nameplate with hand written inscription.
Inscriptions & markings
Handwritten; “GRASSDALE PAY CASH BAG” “To be returned to MERINO when empty”
Subjects
References
- Heritage report Heritage report for Merino butter factory Merino
- Tourist information Tourist guide to area of Grassdale and Merino
- Wikipedia Search History of Merino Township
- History of Merino History of Merino butter factory
