Historical information
The leather bag is a Railway Cash Bag. It was used to transfer cash between the the railway stations of Merino and Casterton. The Casterton Railway Station was Merino's banking station.
Significance
This 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 the districts of western Victoria.
Physical description
Railway Cash Bag; a rectangular leather bag with rounded bottom corners, stitched, with brass peg for securing opening. Has stitched leather rectangle frame and brass nameplate with inscription.
Inscriptions & markings
"MERINO"
Subjects
References
- Heritage report Heritage Report to Council
- Tourist Information Australian Towns
- Wikipedia search History of the township of Merino
- Merino township The History of butter production at Merino Victoria
- Victorian Railways: Names of Victorian Railway Stations by Thos. O'Callaghan, J.P. 1918
