Historical information

Cash registers were used by businesses to store the money received for the transactions of goods and for recording the amount of money taken over a period of time e.g.. a day.
This cash register is pre 1966, pre decimal currency and includes the halfpenny.

Significance

Dudley Pigram who managed the Mongan's Bridge Caravan Park used this register. He brought it down to the Mt Bogong Clay Target Club in the 1970's although it is pre decimal currency. Dudley wass a founding member of the Clay Target Club.

Physical description

This brass cash register has a serial number indicating that it was made between 1905 and 1906. It is very heavy.
A black metal cash register with glass across the top where the amount of the sale is displayed. There are 2 rows of keys - the top row left to right - 8/-, 6/-, 4/- 2/- with white background, 11d, 9d, 7d, 5d, 3d, 1d with red background. Bottom row left to right - 9/-, 7/- 5/- 3/- 1/- with white background, 10d, 8d, 6d, 4d, 2d, with red background plus a digital half d with a white background. Between the rows on the left is a 'No Sale' key. At the front of the register is a locked tray.

Inscriptions & markings

Serial number S 33148. B.214KAA on a gold plaque below the glass display in the middle. On its right is a key hole.
'National' - above the keys.