Functional Object - Rubber Stamp, Andrew Cook, "Check Ticket / No Cash Value", c1975

Significance

Demonstrates aspects of Ballarat's Tramway Preservation Society's operations of over stamping priced tickets for no value check tickets.

Physical description

Rubber stamp and wood stamp holder for over stamping tickets of particular denomination by the BTPS or the BTM. Rubber casting with words "Check Ticket / No Cash Value". Red wood stamp hold and black wood handle with small drill hole to indicate the top of the stamp.



See Reg, item 2234 for a sample of the use of the stamp on a block of tickets.

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