Historical information

ticket

Significance

Demonstrates a range of tickets used by Provincial Tramways of Victoria.

Physical description

Assorted State Electricity Commission Victoria tramway tickets 1930 - 1972. The tickets, known as "flimsies", have a value of 3 pence and 4 pence. Some of the tickets have been nipped, others are unmarked. All tickets have an Alphabet identification followed by a six digit printed number. The ticket in Row 1 (No 5) is stamped diagonally with the words "CITY SECTION" in black ink. The tickets in Row 2 ( Nos 1-4) have the additional wording "CONCESSION" stamped diagonally across the front. Some of the top edges of the tickets are damaged due to removing from the stub with varying degrees of care.

Inscriptions & markings

The ticket in Row 1 (No 5) is stamped diagonally with the words "CITY SECTION" in black ink. The tickets in Row 2 ( Nos 1-4) have the additional wording "CONCESSION" stamped diagonally across the front.