Historical information

Allan Yoemans was a tramway employee at Preston depot. Receipts contained within the Benson and Hedges tin of the early 1950s noting it is by appointment to HM King George V are:
1 - Receipt for a ladies cycle - 9 pounds - dated 2/11/1957
2 - MMTB clothing docket for a coat - size 6
3 - Receipt on MMTB letterhead and docket - payment of Tramway Benefit Society subscription - dated 3/12/1956 - received at Preston Revenue office
4 - Receipt for 170 pounds - payment for a Chev sedan car with a Victorian 3d duty stamp, dated 13-4-53
5 - Receipt for payment of 4/6, Ezyart Co of Reservoir showing a balance of 1pound and 10 shillings - hire purchase? - dated 21/9/1950
6 - Receipt from Bruce Small Pty Ltd for payment of 15 pounds, a/c Bicycle finance - with a Victorian 2d duty stamp, dated 8/4/1952
7 - Interim receipt for 5 pounds from the Lalor Consumer Co-op dated 26-9-1950
At the time Mr Yoemans lived in Gratwick St Lalor.

Significance

Shows business practices of the early 1950s and the way payments such as hire purchase could be made and receipted, including payments to the Tramway Benefit Society.

Physical description

Metal tin or cigarette container - red for 20 Benson & Hedges cigarettes containing 7 paper receipts or dockets.