Historical information

Tickets issued during the mid-1980s by The Met during the era of three-zone travel. Each ticket has the first The Met logo on the top of the ticket. Printed on off-white paper, except Zone 1, printed on light yellow paper. The Zone 1+2+3 concession ticket is not included in the set, see item 1677 for a sample.

1 - Zone 1 Adult - black $2 - Z391001
2 - Zone 1 Concession black - $1 - Z007201
3 - Zone 2 - Adult $1.50 - blue - Z491001
4 - Zone 2 - Concession - blue - $0.75 - Z467201
5 - Zone 3 - Adult $1.50 - red - Z076801
6 - Zone 3 - Concession - red - Z203401
7 - Zones 1+2 - Adult $3 - orange - A912001
8 - Zones 1+2 - Concession - $1.50 - orange - A803001
9 - Zones 2+3 - Adult $2.50 - brown - Z55801
10 - Zones 2+3 - Concession - brown - $1.25 - Z00601
11 - Zones 1+2+3 - blue - Adult $4 - Z59201

Significance

Demonstrates the ticketing system used in Melbourne during the mid 1980s.

Physical description

Blocks of tickets - 11 sets - 200 tickets, stapled onto a heavy cardboard backing with a single metal staple. Numbers in black ink.