Significance

Demonstrates aspects of tramway operation, cancelling or showing that tickets had been inspected following sales to passengers by the conductor or motorman. Traditionally used by tramway operators to check or cancel tickets.

Physical description

Steel cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Punch of the type that placed a hole that appears to be two joined rectangles in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see image.



Assumed used in Ballarat.

Inscriptions & markings

Has number "31" punched on handles near pin, both sides.