Historical information

Sample of the first ticket issue in the Neighbourhood system priced at $2.50, has the conditions of use on the rear. See reference for background. The outer neighbourhood was punched by the ticket clerk at the station. Could be used on trams in the inner neighbourhood. The Neighbourhood system commenced on 13/11/1983 and this ticket has that commencement date.

Significance

Demonstrates an early neighbourhood ticket used in Melbourne.

Physical description

ticket - two colours printed on white paper No. 30091