Functional object - Cable tram door frame piece/s, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, c1890

Physical description

Fare board panel from Melbourne Cable tram saloon, from the inside or internal framing panels around a door. Made from soft wood, cut and assembled with wood screws, glued and then varnished.



Part or panel that fitted over the end saloon window - fitted with hinges to allow access to the saloon door slide mechanism. Internal part of this part has a light colour finish on the rear.



Details the fares for the Carlton / North Carlton routes. Also provides information on luggage and parcels. Issued by the MMTB.



For detailed image of the panel, see the pdf file. Something not quite right when dB text opens it, open with a pdf reader to see the full text.

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