Manual, TIM - Ticket Issue Machines (Australia) and Bentleigh, "Ticket Issue Modernised", c1950

Physical description

Twelve page book printed on off white paper, side stapled and titled "Ticket Issue Modernised". Details the TIM system, benefits, uses, sample tickets, components, examples of use, TIM "Major" for long distance routes, use for admission tickets, packing slips, cash receipts etc along with sample tickets, costs, cancellation punch and servicing. On the rear has a list of British Transport undertakings using the system and other users. Printed in Australia, c1950; appears to be an Australian version of the English document. See page four for a photo of "The first Australian fleet to be fitted with "TIM" machines" - thought to be Eastern Suburbs Omnibus Services Pty Ltd, Melbourne.

Inscriptions & markings

On front cover as shown in the photo, receipt stamped of 28 March 1951 and distribution lists.

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