Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Notice it is the Conductor's Duty.....", 1920s

Historical information

Sign fitted to the interior of W class trams, advising passengers that the conductor's duty to collect fares and issue a ticket. Drawing R1993 refers.
"Notice. It is the Conductor's duty to issue a Ticket for every Fare taken, and to punch the same upon issue in the space denoting the STARTING POINT of the Section or Sections in respect of which the Fare is paid."

Significance

Demonstrates a sign fitted to W class tramcars in the early 1920s.

Physical description

Sign - brass, engraved with black lettering, edge lined and four drilled holes.

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