Tram Sign "Do Not Spit In The Car" from Clyde Engineering locomotive manufacturer

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TitleTram Sign "Do Not Spit In The Car" from Clyde Engineering locomotive manufacturerDatec 1900s-1961About this objectWooden panel with attached metal sign produced by The Clyde Engineering Co Ltd, Granville & Sydney, a major manufacturer of trams and tram components. The sign warns passengers not to spit inside tram cars, with a penalty of two pounds. Such rules were part of public health measures to prevent the spread of disease on crowded public transport, enforced from the early 20th century until the closure of Sydney’s tram system in 1961. The use of pounds indicates it predates Australia’s switch to the dollar in 1966.Object No.99.152Physical descriptionWood panel, recessed rectangular.CreatorThe Clyde Engineering Co Ltd.Inscriptions & marks"Do not spit in the car penalty 2 pounds"
"The Clyde Engineering Co Ltd, Granville & Sydney NSW"MaterialWoodSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesSocial history

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Tram Sign "Do Not Spit In The Car" from Clyde Engineering locomotive manufacturer