Historical information

Trip slip to the value of 1 1/2d or 1 penny and a half - punched by the cable tram conductor for record each fare received. Used for half fares or children. The Bell punch recorded the number of times a hole was punched in the slip. They were used by the cable trams until the mid-1920s when they were phased out and replaced by "flimsy" paper tickets. Printed for the Melbourne and Tramway Omnibus Co (MTOCo) who operated the cable trams from 1885 to 1916. Has space for 15 journeys on either side. On boths sides, has space for name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting and signature if a student conductor. See item 9180 for a Tramway Board issued trip slip.

Significance

Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected.

Physical description

Printed card trip slip - red cards, printed on both sides, with a small hole in the top. Two samples held.