Physical description

Photocopies of an article written by Bob Prentice made by Alan Bradley in relation to the use of Fare Tokens by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria - See Reg. Item 1794. Photocopies made 18.07.2001. Photocopy of the article from his collection. Comprises three sheets stapled together in top left hand corner.



Article contains details of the use of tokens, colours of discs or lights used on trams while running on the various routes, fares, sections, fare box operation, and when and where tokens were issued. Includes a photograph of Barkly St. looking South from the fire station tower. Also gives details of tokens in use, cost of manufacture from other materials (Haxite and Crystalate) and the number in circulation.



Has copy of an advertisement for the Southern Cross Hotel, S.A. Brabner, Proprietor, notes that all trams STOP.



See Reg. Item 2514 for H.P. James notes on the token system.

Inscriptions & markings

Parts of letter have been highlighted by Alan re tokens and other interesting points.