Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE, 1950's?

Historical information

Four copies held - second copy has been hand cleaned and polished.

Significance

Demonstrates a MMTB sign advising passengers not to alight on the wrong side of the tram.

Physical description

Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty L5." L = pounds

Inscriptions & markings

copy 1 - Scratched into rear "I 3" Copy 4 has a label on the rear "Ex W2 268".

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