Machine - Ultimate Ticket Machine - MMTB No. 9, Bell Punch Co, c1950

Historical information

Manufactured by the Bell Punch Company Ltd of London as the "Ultimate Fare System", for issuing bus and tram tickets. Used by the MMTB for street sellers at Safety Zones in Melbourne. See items 7504 for a roll of 10c MMTB tickets and 7889 for a circular regarding their introduction in 1951. The machine was received from the donor with five rolls of NSW bus tickets - 3 Section, 25c, 45c, 60c and $1.00.

Significance

Demonstrates a ticket machine used at Melbourne tram stops by "Safety Zone sellers".

Physical description

Complex apparatus consisting of metal parts, grey frame, levers, numbering counters, fitted with a cloth strap with clips and brown plastic backing. Contains five rolls of paper tickets. Strap 25mm wide x 1100 long leather with clips.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on the top part "MMTB No 9"

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