Historical information

Monthly school ticket issued by the Electric Supply Co of Victoria (ESCo) as Ballarat Tramways issued to E Paul or E Paull, No. 3931, cost 3/-, for use between Green? St and Showgrounds Ballarat, issued for September 1919. Has Sept 1919 stamped on the cover. At the time the Show Grounds were located on the NE corner of the Lake, bounded by Wendouree Parade, Burnbank and Gregory Streets (See reference). The School is located on the SE corner of the lake. Allowed for four trips per day (that is able to go home for lunch), between 8am and 6pm. Days not available, Saturdays and Sundays have been marked through in pencil. Some of the days have been marked in red ink dot - assummed the days used?

Significance

Yields information about School tickets issued by ESCo and their use that allowed for four trips per day.

Physical description

Ticket - blue card outside and printed sheet on the inside, with handwritten details.