Sign - Gambling on Board's premises, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1960

Historical information

Gambling at Tram Depots was common and resulted in the loss of wages. See attached document with notes by Peter Bruce. The MMTB tried to restrict it, but it still took place. W Aird was the Board Secretary.

Significance

Yields information about gambling at depots by MMTB staff.

Physical description

Sign - blue paint background with white letters stencil cut painted onto a sheet of Masonite, with 3 drilled holes along each of the top and bottom edges with the words "Gambling on the Boards Premises Strictly Prohibited, signed "W. Aird Secretary".
Has the word "Masonite" stencilled on the rear.

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