The Bostock, Manifold and Aitkin families were all pioneering families in the Western District of Victoria almost from the time of settlement. They leased and owned vast tracts of land and operated businesses around the district, often associated with the farming industry. This document is dated 5th July 1865 and is an assignment of stock by way of mortgage. Augustus Bostock is the mortgagor with James William Manifold Aitkin and Ernest Bostock as mortgagees. At various times they were involved in running businesses together, in particular the Aitkin and Bostock store and flour mill. Three of the Bostock men were married to three of the Aitkin sisters. The amount in question is £2157/3/2 and surety is 8000 sheep and their increase, presently running at Coomete. The penciled in details on the document refer to Robert Brand Paterson who was later in business with Aitkin This is one of a number of documents which relate to the Bostock family who were one of the most important pioneering families of the Western District. They owned and leased various properties around Warrnambool and were involved in many aspects of social and business life. The document itself is indicative of its time and provides an insight into the details and terms of such documents at the time.Large grey coloured, lined hand written document over four pages. Folded in four with date and details on one section. Red wax seal on page 3. There are extra entries written in black lead pencil in areas relating to the money and surety of the agreement.Signed by the following George Barber Warrnambool, Thomas Sunderland Deputy Registrar General, and Augustus Bostock. Hingston & Co, Chancery Lane Melbourne hand written in top left hand corner. warrnambool, bostock,augustus bostock james william manifold aitkin,robert brand paterson, coomete,

This account was sent fro H. James & Co to Robert Pullar Cameron. Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district. He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex. Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district. This item is an example of a hand-written document used by an early Orbost business. It is a useful research tool.Two white paper accounts , red lines and black print. It is from H. James & CO - Freighters to R. Cameron.james-henry cameron-robert-pullar account

Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. 1 - 1880's - Document dealing with the Loddon Shire Trust and Serpentine Estate concerning damages done by Water Trust in constructing drain works, channels, weir building etc on Serpentine Estate. Contains statements by:- Raleigh Joseph - Sheep Farmer 'Tandarra'; Coutts George - Farmer & Grazier Fernihurst; Coutts David - Grazier; Stewart James Symes - Arbitrator and Auctioneer at Talbot; Moylan Mr W - Water Bailiff; Southern George Bell - Inspector of Works; McIvor John - Grazier & Farmer; Bryant Henry - Farmer & Contractor; Fleming George - Farmer & Grazier; Carter Samuel - Sheep Breeder & Squatter; Roberts Edmund Jas - Hay & Corn Merchant South Melbourne; Young George - Stock & Station Agent Ballarat; De Caris Elisha Clement - Wesleyan Minister; Starr John Gardner - Engineer to Water Trust; McKay Robert - Clerk in Office Mining Engineer; Manning James - Actuary.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, loddon shire trust, serpentine estate, raleigh j, coutts geo, coutts d, stewart j s, moylan mr w, southern g b, mcivor j, bryant h, fleming geo, carter s, roberts e j, young g, de caris e c, starr j g, mckay r, manning j

Neil Grant was from BallaratTwelve page cream, stapled booklet with information and excellent images of the Victorian men killed in the Boer War before 1901. The men include Charles E. Umphelby, George Albert Eddy, Robert Westrup Salmon, William Fleming Hopkins, James Charles Roberts, W.J. Lambie, Neil Grant, Alexander Ross, Arthur Edwin Coulson, Thomas Stock, Charles Edwin Williams and Albert Herbert Willson.c e umphelby, g a eddy, w f hopkins, j c roberts, w j lambie, neil grant, alex ross, a e coulson, t stock, c e williams, r w salmon, a h willson, charles e umphelby, george albert eddy, robert westrup salmon, william fleming hopkins, james charles roberts, alexander ross, arthur edwin coulson, thomas stock, charles edwin williams, albert herbert, willson, boer war, south african war

https://www.amp.com.au/about-amp/what-we-do "From its humble beginnings in 1849 by offering life insurance as the Australian Mutual Provident Society, AMP has evolved over the past 175 years to be a publicly listed company with over 1.3 million customers and AU$133 billion in assets under management (as at FY23). Proudly celebrating 175 years of business in 2024, AMP now helps millions of people in Australia and New Zealand invest, build wealth and retire with confidence." Milestones 1849 – The Australian Mutual Provident Society (AMP) opens for business 1860 – Benjamin Short joins AMP as its first agent 1869 – The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia opens for business 1899 – James Tuscon Thompson joins National Mutual as its first agent 1962 – The iconic AMP building in Sydney's Circular Quay is opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies 1995 – National Mutual demutualises and lists on the Australian Stock Exchange 1998 – AMP demutualises and lists on the Australian Stock Exchange. AMP Bank opens for business 2000 – AMP plays a major part in the first Olympics of the new century, supporting the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games and the Olympic Torch Relay 2009 – AMP and China Life Group form strategic partnership 2011 – AMP and AXA Asia Pacific (formerly National Mutual) merge. AMP and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking form strategic partnership 2017 – AMP Capital takes a minority stake in US based real estate investment manager PCCP 2020 – Completed sale of AMP Life insurance business to Resolution Life 2022 – Announced sale of global asset management business, AMP Capital, to focus on AMP’s core businesses in banking and wealth management. 2024 – AMP celebrates 175 years of helping people create their tomorrow10934.35a: No. 3041 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1297024 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 27 May 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 26 June 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35b: No. 3861 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1311528 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 18 Jun 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 26 June 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35c: No. 1671 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1311528 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 18 Mar 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 25 March 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35d: No. 903 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1297024 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 27 Feb 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 25 March 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35e: No. 8557 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1297024 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 27 Dec 1938. Receipt indicates payment received 25 Jan 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35f: No. 338 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1311528 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 18 Jan 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 25 Jan 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. 10934.35g: No. 365 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1297024 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 27 Jun 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 25 Feb 1939. 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Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. Attached to 10934.35h 10934.35j: No. 876 A small, square sheet of yellow paper with two clean punch holes on the left side and a perforated edge. The paper is thin, but sturdy. Printed in black ink is the business name and details: Australian Mutual Provident Society established 1849. Policy No. 1311528 The receipt is printed in black ink. Payment due 18 Feb 1939. Receipt indicates payment received 25 Feb 1939. Payment listed in British Pounds, totaling 2 pounds 10 shillings. Attached 10934.35gac morton, amp, australian mutual provident society, insurance