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.
Possibly has a strong association with Les Denmead - could have personally been used by Les, or collected at the time of closure.
Physical description
Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Punch of the type that placed a circular hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring. Chrome plated wearing off. - see image.
Inscriptions & markings
Has letter "A" punched inside of handles near pin.
