Historical information

An early use (1980) of a combined rail/tram/bus ticket for the Melbourne central area within a defined area. On the rear are conditions of travel, allowing travel within the metro area on trams, trains and buses. Month and day were punched at the time of issue. Has the Ministry of Transport logo on the bottom right hand corner.

Significance

Demonstrates a combined ticketing system for the inner area of Melbourne prior to Metcards and the like.

Physical description

Light card printed - one on manila coloured paper with orange print and the second on fawn coloured card with brown print. Numbers printed in black. Nos. Ba 90305 and Bb 21686 respectively