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Functional object - Ticket Punch

Ticket punch - view 1

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Dave O'Neil collection.

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Ticket punch - view 2

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Dave O'Neil collection.

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Ticket punch - end view

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Dave O'Neil collection.

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Historical information

Used to cancel or punch tickets. There are no manufacturer markings or numbers on the punch. Punch is very heavy in construction compared to other punches in the collection. Part of the Dave O'Neil collection. See item 7468 and 8049 for a similar punch.

Significance

Demonstrates how tram tickets could be punched and the manufacture of ticket punches.

Physical description

Brass cast, chrome plated, machined, device or ticket punch, used to cancel or punch paper tickets when purchased. Placed a round hole in the ticket. Spring loaded, consists of two main parts with a pin & spring in addition. Chrome plate has been partly worn off. Secured by three screws, which are unusual.

Subjects

Identifier

10896

Production methods

manufactured

Materials

brass, steel, chrome

Measurements

Length: 125 millimetres, Width: 65 millimetres, Depth: 15 millimetres

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Victorian Collections

https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/6ad14d62492d1e54c32a78fd

Accessed 20 October 2026

Item attribution

Dave O'Neil collection.

This record was last updated 3 days ago

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