Historical information

These bags were used for transference of cash and cheques from country railway stations to Melbourne in self-locking steel cash safes on passenger trains. Duplicate keys to the bags were held in the cashiers office Melbourne.

Significance

Used at local railway station Portland for transference of cash and cheques back to the Melbourne office.

Physical description

Dark brown Leather oblong shaped cash bag. Reinforced leather panel on the front with a brass name plant that has been stamped with the word 'PORTLAND'. Leather buckle at the top with eye holes for threading. Brass lock shaped like teddy bear attached.

Inscriptions & markings

Front plaque stamped with 'PORTLAND'
Lock - 'J HUBBALL MELBOURNE' 'P37