Functional Object - Ticket punch, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV)

Significance

Has a strong association with Dave Kellett, motorman and inspector in Ballarat; issued to crews in order check and cancel tickets.

Physical description

Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see sketch on original worksheet.

Inscriptions & markings

Has letter "U" punched inside of handles near pin.

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