Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "PASSENGERS MUST NOT STAND IN GANGWAYS ", 1940's?

Historical information

Used in tramcars to try and keep passengers clear of internal and external doorways and passages.

Physical description

Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words.
"PASSENGERS MUST NOT STAND IN GANGWAYS ON LEFT SIDE OF CAR / NO PERSON SHALL REFUSE TO LEAVE GANGWAY WHEN REQUESTED BY CONDUCTOR / MAXIMUM PENALTY FIVE POUNDS"

Two copies held.

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