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Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - Sales Ledger Book
... Sales Ledger Book...Hard covered sales ledger book ...But the structure of modern systems — accounts, debits, credits, posting — is still directly inherited from those handwritten books. Hard covered sales ledger book Administrative record Sales Ledger Book ...The company that this ledger book belongs to is unknown. Handwritten ledger books were the “heart of financial and business operations,” requiring patience, precision, and excellent handwriting. A few key features defined them: - Durability: Heavy bindings, thick rag paper, and reinforced spines. - Standardised layouts: Columns for dates, descriptions, debits, credits, balances. - Manual posting: Entries copied from “books of original entry” (journals, cash books) into the ledger. - Human skill: Accountants used rulers, fountain pens, and ink pots to maintain accuracy. These books weren’t just financial tools — they became historical artefacts, preserving the daily life of businesses, farms, councils, and households. By the late 20th century, handwritten ledgers gave way to spreadsheets and accounting software. But the structure of modern systems — accounts, debits, credits, posting — is still directly inherited from those handwritten books. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyFinancial record - Journal, Bamford Pty Ltd, Ringwood - Accounts book - Customer Sales Ledger 1942-1951 (only a sample of pages scanned)
... Bamford Pty Ltd, Ringwood - Accounts book - Customer Sales Ledger 1942-1951 (only a sample of pages scanned). ...Thick Bound "Journal" Ledger Book, Dark Green, for period 1942-1951, recording Customer sales by customer name. ...Bamford Pty Ltd, Ringwood - Accounts book - Customer Sales Ledger 1942-1951 (only a sample of pages scanned). ...Thick Bound "Journal" Ledger Book, Dark Green, for period 1942-1951, recording Customer sales by customer name. Only a sample of pages scanned. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ledger, Ledger (Swinton Sales), Early 20th century
... Ledger (Swinton Sales)... This ledger contains lists of sales of the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd from 1907 to 1922. ...Ledger (Swinton Sales) Ledger ...This ledger contains lists of sales of the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd from 1907 to 1922. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter , erecting many buildings in the Warrnambool area, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a shop in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware, china and hardware. In 1888 the business became known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furniture, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, hardware and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger is of considerable significance as it is associated with the Swinton family Warrnambool businesses. It gives lists of sales for the years 1907 to 1922 and contains the names of the customers and their purchases over that time. It will be very useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, it is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This ledger has a black cover with brown leather binding with a label on the spine with gold lettering on a red background. The insides of the cover have black and blue mottled patterning and the binding here has been reinforced with white tape. The pages are white with printed red lines. The entries are handwritten in black ink with some names underlined in red ink. The ledger cover is stained and one page is loose. There is also one loose page containing pencilled writing. ‘Day Book’ swinton family, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document - Book, Arnall & Jackson, Printers, lithographers, bookbinders, publishers, manufacturing stationers. 428 Collins St Melbourne, Book Property Sales Register, Circa 1944
... ...sales ledger...This ledger provides a comprehensive list of names and properties in the period 1944 -1950. It lists sales for a number of well -known properties both private and commercial. warrnambool property ledger sales ledger warrnambool property 1944-1950 Arnall & Jackson**** Lithographers. ...This ledger contains listings of purchasers of properties within Warrnambool area during the period 1944 to 1950.This ledger provides a comprehensive list of names and properties in the period 1944 -1950. It lists sales for a number of well -known properties both private and commercial.Dark green hard cover with maroon corners and spine binding. Title is in gold lettering on front cover. Alphabetical index at the front followed by 145 pages of ledger pages. Inside front cover are a number of cuttings from the Warrnambool Standard and the Argus dating from around 1900-1911. Arnall & Jackson**** Lithographers. Printers and manufacturing stationers.warrnambool, property ledger, sales ledger, warrnambool property 1944-1950 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2000
... ... sales ledger book...A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. arthritis foundation of victoria afv opportunity shop op shop charity shop thrift store teddy bear sales ledger book sales book ruler brochures toys dolls crockery bric-a-brac framed paintings framed prints pictures volunteers members malvern 2000 COL photo of four people inside a shop. ...At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man has one hand placed on top of the teddy bear's head. He is holding a handkerchief with his other hand. The woman in the centre is looking at the man. On the left of the counter, there are various Arthritis Victoria brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler across the corner of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves containing crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "Something can b... ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTO...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, sales book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2000
... ... sales ledger book...It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops. arthritis foundation of victoria afv opportunity shop op shop charity shop thrift store teddy bear sales ledger book ruler brochures toys dolls crockery bric-a-brac framed paintings framed prints pictures money cash volunteers members malvern 2000 COL photo of four people inside a shop. ...At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, four volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. A man is playing the role of a customer while three women assist him at the counter. A black and white version of a similar photo from this series appears on page 18 of the 2000 Annual Report. It accompanies a brief report on Opportunity Shops.COL photo of four people inside a shop. Three women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. One woman (to the left of the frame) is holding a pen, poised as if about to write in a ledger book. In her other hand, she is holding a pair of spectacles. Another woman (to the right of the frame) is holding the back of a teddy bear, which is sitting upright on the countertop. The man hands over a $5 note to the woman standing in the centre. On the left of the counter, there are various brochures on a small display stand. On the right, there is a plastic ruler along the front edge of the counter. Directly behind the women are some shelves with soft toys and dolls. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large sign (mostly obscured). Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, money, cash, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2000
... ... sales ledger book...Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society) 965 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield melbourne At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter. arthritis foundation of victoria afv opportunity shop op shop charity shop thrift store teddy bear sales ledger book ruler brochures toys dolls crockery bric-a-brac framed paintings framed prints pictures volunteers members malvern 2000 COL photo of two people inside a shop. ...At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo with a large teddy bear on the front counter.COL photo of two people inside a shop. One woman is standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are both adjusting clothing on a teddy bear, which is sitting on the front counter. On the counter, there is a pen and large ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top corner. On the wall behind them are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign Arthritis Victoria sign, (partially obscured). On benchtop behind them, there is another sign, which is exactly the same. It says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated", and "Funds raided will be used for research, and to provide education, training, and assistance to those affected". Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA" at the bottom. Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2000
... ... sales ledger book...A man is playing the role of a customer while two women assist him at the counter. arthritis foundation of victoria afv opportunity shop op shop charity shop thrift store teddy bear sales ledger book ruler brochures toys dolls crockery bric-a-brac framed paintings framed prints pictures radio clock volunteers members malvern 2000 COL photo of three people inside a shop. ...At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, three volunteers pose for a promotional photo. A man is playing the role of a customer while two women assist him at the counter.COL photo of three people inside a shop. Two women are standing behind the shop counter, while a man stands on the other side. They are all chatting to one another and smiling. The man is holding a pair of spectacles and something white (indiscernable) in one hand. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio and a clock. Beside that are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is a white rectangular sign (partially obscured) that says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text, 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign. There is a similar sign on the benchtop or shelf behind the women.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, teddy bear, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, radio, clock, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, 2000
... ... sales ledger book...Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society) 965 Glen Huntly Road Caulfield melbourne At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo. arthritis foundation of victoria afv opportunity shop op shop charity shop thrift store sales ledger book ruler brochures toys dolls crockery bric-a-brac framed paintings framed prints pictures donations volunteers members malvern 2000 COL photo of two women inside a shop. ...At the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's Malvern Opportunity Shop, two volunteers pose for a promotional photo.COL photo of two women inside a shop. They are standing behind and around the shop counter, chatting. On top of the counter, there is a ledger book with a plastic ruler across the top, a plastic bag with something bulky inside, and some brochures on a small display stand (partially obscured). On the wall behind them, there are some shelves with soft toys and dolls, a radio, a clock, and an Arthritis Victoria sign. The sign says, "Thank you for supporting ARTHRITIS VICTORIA your help is greatly appreciated". There is another line of text below, which is illegible. Beside the text 'Arthritis Victoria' is the organisation's logo. Beside that shelf are more shelves, with crockery, bric-a-brac, paintings and prints. On the top shelf, there is the same Arthritis Victoria sign with blue text and a red a logo. On the wall above the shelves is a large rectangular sign (partially obscured), which says "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA. PHONE...". Below that is a NO SMOKING sign.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, opportunity shop, op shop, charity shop, thrift store, sales ledger book, ruler, brochures, toys, dolls, crockery, bric-a-brac, framed paintings, framed prints, pictures, donations, volunteers, members, malvern, 2000 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Land Sales Register
... Large land sales ledger with cloth binding on spine. 101 pages handwritten. ...Back cover is written '121 in back of book.' Large land sales ledger with cloth binding on spine. 101 pages handwritten. ...Large land sales ledger with cloth binding on spine. 101 pages handwritten. Dates from 1908 - 1934. Ledger filled with names, addresses, financial details and remarks regarding clients. Ledger for Bendigo area.On front cover page written in red is '138 Front' and '130 Rear.' On the spine it is written in red, 'Bgo 130 +138, 138 Front, 130 Rear, 1 to 500.' On first page written in red "SEC 138 Front." Back cover is written '121 in back of book.'land sales, register -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Bakery Ledger, Andrew Jack, Dyson & Co., Melbourne, Baker's Ledger, 1940s
... The ledger contains details of the Greaves business sales of goods, mostly bread, from 1946 to 1948 and includes the names of the customers, the orders and the moneys owing. ...The ledger contains details of the Greaves business sales of goods, mostly bread, from 1946 to 1948 and includes the names of the customers, the orders and the moneys owing. ...This ledger comes from the Model Bakery business of G.W. Greaves, a baker and pastrycook In Allansford in the first half of the 20th century. Allansford is a township 10 kilometres east of Warrnambool, now incorporated into the City of Warrnambool. The ledger contains details of the Greaves business sales of goods, mostly bread, from 1946 to 1948 and includes the names of the customers, the orders and the moneys owing. The bakery served many nearby areas including Wangoom, Hopkins Point, Cudgee, Mepunga, Naringal and Lake Glllear. This ledger is of interest as it illustrates the size of the Allansford bakery and contains many names of people in the area in the 1940s, making it a valuable research object.This is a ledger with a black cover and leather coverings at the corners and a brown leather spine. The red label on the spine has gold lettering and ornamental edges. The inside of the cover has a red mottled pattern and has tape and string stitching. A maker's label is also inside the front cover. The pages are ruled with red lines and contain handwritten entries. There are some loose invoices. The cover is very faded and stained.Baker's Ledger Andrew Jack, Dyson & Co. Wholesale Stationersallansford bakery, greaves model bakery -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Store Keeper's Ledger, John Stewart Store keeper, 1890-1905
... This ledger is a record of the sales of John Stewart from 1890 to 1905 in the districts of Warrnambool, Garvoc, Hamilton and Horsham. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This ledger is a record of the sales of John Stewart from 1890 to 1905 in the districts of Warrnambool, Garvoc, Hamilton and Horsham. ...This ledger is a record of the sales of John Stewart from 1890 to 1905 in the districts of Warrnambool, Garvoc, Hamilton and Horsham. John Stewart was a printer and store keeper in Warrnambool from 1890 to 1895. He was also connected to several hotels in the district- the Pieter Both Hotel in Warrnambool in Raglan Parade, ( his wife was the Licensee in 1897), the Yallock Inn in Garvoc ( his wife was the licensee 1899), and hotels in Hamilton and Horsham.The Ledger is of some interest as it contains the names of many local people at the end of the 19th Century. It is a handy research tool. This ledger has 542 pages. It has a hard cover with a dark green cloth cover with leather binding on the spine and corners of the cover. There is a red label on the spine with gold printing and patterning. The inside of the cover has a mottled pattern. There is an alphabetical index at the front. The pages have red ruled lines and hand written entries in ink. John Stewart the original Owner of this book was beside being Printer & Storekeeper in Warrnambool 1890-1895 was Licensee of Peter (sic) Both Hotel -Warrnambool 1895 Garvoc Hotel Garvoc 1899 Caledonian Hotel Hamilton 1902 Criterion Hotel Horsham 1904 Farmers Union Hotel Horsham 1905 Presented to The City of Warrnambool April 1969 by his Son Roy A Stewart Written by J. Stewart's Grandson Bryce A Carter 13th April 1969john stewart printer and store keeper, pieter both hotel, garvoc hotel -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Swintons Stock book 1869, 1860s
... This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from September 1869 to an unknown date (perhaps to the end of 1870) and entries for 1871, 1872 and 1873, 1889, the 1890s and some dates early in the 20th century. ...This ledger is very important as an early memento of the Swinton Stores in Warrnambool. It gives details of sales in the 19th century and has material relating to the assets of the founder of the business, William Swinton at the time of his death. ...This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from September 1869 to an unknown date (perhaps to the end of 1870) and entries for 1871, 1872 and 1873, 1889, the 1890s and some dates early in the 20th century. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware and china. In 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch shops were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, South Warrnambool and West Warrnambool. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, hardware and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger is very important as an early memento of the Swinton Stores in Warrnambool. It gives details of sales in the 19th century and has material relating to the assets of the founder of the business, William Swinton at the time of his death. It is of great interest to researchers. The current family business in Timor Street Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a dark green hard cover ledger with light brown leather bindings on the spine and cover edges. There is gold lettering on the spine. The cover is stained and the leather is torn and partly detached in places. The insides of the cover have a blue and white mottled patterning. The pages are blue with printed red lines. The entries are handwritten in black ink. There are four loose pages and two pieces of a plant dried and preserved between two pages. ‘Day Book’ ‘Stock Book Warrnambool September 2nd 1869’ swinton family, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ledger Letter Book, 1871-1875, Swintons Stock book 1867, 1860s
... This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from January to August 1869. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from January to August 1869. ...This ledger is a Warrnambool Swintons Store stock book and contains the sales of stock from January to August 1869. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool area, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a shop in Timor Street Warrnambool, selling groceries, china, glass and hardware. In 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch shops were opened in Cudgee, South Warrnambool, West Warrnambool, Wangoom and Nullawarre. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seeds, hardware and produce. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street.This ledger is of great importance as it is a very early memento of the Swinton stores in Warrnambool. It dates from only four years after the founding of the Swinton store in 1865 and gives us lists of products sold, the names of the buyers and the prices of the goods – a great source of information for researchers and all those interested in Warrnambool’s business history. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, is among the oldest family businesses in Australia. This is a ledger with a cover of brown paper lined with heavy-duty cardboard. The insides of the cover have a mottled brown and blue patterning. Both the cover and the inside patterning are much torn and parts of the cover are missing. The cover is almost detached from the body of the book. The pages are blue and have red lines for entry purposes. The entries are handwritten in black ink. The pages are mostly intact but they are very stained and the edges are tatteredswinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ledger, Ledger and Correspondence (Swinton), 1930s
... .1 This is a ledger which was originally printed for the recording of agricultural and pastoral sales but has been used by the Warrnambool firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. to record sales of farm products and machinery from 1934 to 1945. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence, receipts, insurance documents, agreements etc. associated with the Warrnambool business firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road .1 This is a ledger which was originally printed for the recording of agricultural and pastoral sales but has been used by the Warrnambool firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. to record sales of farm products and machinery from 1934 to 1945. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence, receipts, insurance documents, agreements etc. associated with the Warrnambool business firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. ....1 This is a ledger which was originally printed for the recording of agricultural and pastoral sales but has been used by the Warrnambool firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. to record sales of farm products and machinery from 1934 to 1945. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence, receipts, insurance documents, agreements etc. associated with the Warrnambool business firm of Swintons Pty Ltd. These were contained within the ledger referred to above. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter for a decade, erecting many buildings in the Warrnambool area, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a shop in Timor Street, Warrnambool selling groceries, glassware and china. In 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Wangoom, Cudgee, Nullawarre, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. When William died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split in two with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling produce, hardware and seeds. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street. This ledger and the accompanying paper material are of considerable importance as they are associated with the Swinton businesses in Warrnambool. The ledger contains lists of customers of the Swinton business in the 1930s and 40s and provides names, addresses and the cost of the product sold. This is very useful to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, is among the oldest family businesses in Australia..1 This is a hard cover ledger. It is beige-coloured with red leather edging on the corners and a red and gold label on the front cover. The pages are held in the folder with metal studs. The pages are white with red and blue printed lines and red leather tabs numbering 1 to 9. The entries are handwritten in blue and black ink. The ledger cover is slightly scuffed. .2 These are 13 items of correspondence from the 1930s and 40s. There is both handwritten and printed material. ‘The Perpetual Income Tax Recorder. No 5. Agricultural and Pastoral’. swinton family warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Ledger, Swintons Records, 1909
... This ledger comes from the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd and records the wages of employees and stock supplies and sales from 1909 to 1982. ...This ledger is of great interest as it gives details of the sales and financial situation of the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd for most of the 20th century. ...This ledger comes from the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd and records the wages of employees and stock supplies and sales from 1909 to 1982. William and Ann Swinton migrated to Australia in 1854 and for a decade William Swinton worked as a builder and carpenter in the Warrnambool district, erecting many buildings, including the Wangoom Presbyterian Church. In 1865 he opened a store in Timor Street Warrnambool selling groceries, china and glassware and hardware. By 1888 the business was known as William Swinton and Sons. Branch stores were opened in Cudgee, Nullawarre, Wangoom, West Warrnambool and South Warrnambool. After William Swinton died his son Robert became the first managing director of Swintons Pty Ltd. In 1934 the business split with George Swinton and Sons selling furnishings, clothing and glassware and Swintons Pty Ltd selling seed, produce and hardware. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding shop in Timor Street. This ledger is of great interest as it gives details of the sales and financial situation of the Warrnambool business of Swintons Pty Ltd for most of the 20th century. The information in the ledger will be of great help to researchers. The current Swinton business in Timor Street Warrnambool is the oldest family business in Warrnambool and, with the Swinton name associated with businesses in Timor Street for 152 years, it is amongst the oldest family businesses in Australia. This ledger of 152 pages has a dark blue cover with leather binding on the spine and cover corners. The cover material is worn away in parts. The ledger has reinforced binding stitched with white cotton. The insides of the cover have red and blue mottled patterning. The pages are white with printed ruled red lines. The entries are handwritten in black ink. swinton family, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Financial record - Warrnambool Financial Transactions Ledger, 1940s
... The ownership of this ledger, dating from 1943 to 1945, is not known. It contains financial details of jobs done and sales and the names listed are those of residents of Warrnambool and district and local businesses. ...Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc. 2 Gilles Street (south of Merri St) Warrnambool great-ocean-road The ownership of this ledger, dating from 1943 to 1945, is not known. It contains financial details of jobs done and sales and the names listed are those of residents of Warrnambool and district and local businesses. ...The ownership of this ledger, dating from 1943 to 1945, is not known. It contains financial details of jobs done and sales and the names listed are those of residents of Warrnambool and district and local businesses. In general the amounts registered are small but there is no indication of the type of jobs done or goods supplied. It is conjectured that the ledger belonged to a local tradesman who also had a shop outlet. The origin of this ledger is unknown so the only interest is in the names included.This is a hard cover ledger with a dark green cover. The insides of the cover have a red and green mottled pattern. The 250 pages have ruled red lines and contain handwritten entries in blue ink. There are some loose sheets connected to the entries. Some pages at the back are blank. The pages are bound with string.warrnambool businesses, warrnambool financial ledger dating from world war two -
Orbost & District Historical Societyledger, POUND KEEPERS BOOK ORBOST COUNCIL, mid 20th century
... A rectangular hard cover leather bound ledger with fawn cloth spine, titled "POUND KEEPERS BOOK SHIRE OF ORBOST". Inside the back cover are several sales dockets and Shire of Orbost By-Law No 48. ...Collections) orbost-pound orbost-shire-council A rectangular hard cover leather bound ledger with fawn cloth spine, titled "POUND KEEPERS BOOK SHIRE OF ORBOST". Inside the back cover are several sales dockets and Shire of Orbost By-Law No 48. ...This ledger was used by the Shire of Orbost pound keeper from 15 june 1947 -12 June 1971. The item was donated to Orbost & District Historical society from P.R.O.V. as a Place of Deposit (POD) item for safe keeping by a local history group or museum. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. Orbost was at first included in the Bairnsdale Shire from 1882 and was later part of the Tambo Shire. Because of travelling distances the Croajingalong Shire was created in 1892 (name changed to Orbost Shire 17.2.1893 with James Cameron as the first Shire President. In 1994 it amalgamated to become part of East Gippsland Shire Council. This book records the impounding of animals which have been found wandering on local roads or trespassing on land. Many are farm animals. Impounded animals were either claimed by their owners after payment of a fee or if unclaimed , they were sold. The Orbost Pound was situated on Martin Street.This book is a record of a practice which was necessary to remove stock which were wandering on local roads or trespassing on neighbours. It contains many local names and is of social interest. (ref. Vic. Collections)A rectangular hard cover leather bound ledger with fawn cloth spine, titled "POUND KEEPERS BOOK SHIRE OF ORBOST". Inside the back cover are several sales dockets and Shire of Orbost By-Law No 48. Pages are lined in blue and red and pages are headed in black . Entries are hand written in blue and black. The entries give particulars of the animal impounded and where found with name of council officer and owner, if known.orbost-pound orbost-shire-council -
Orbost & District Historical Societyledger, 1898 - 1957
... ledger. Covers are heavy cardboadr coloured green It has a brown leather spine. the bottom right hand corners have been cut off. It contains records of auction sales...ledger. Covers are heavy cardboadr coloured green It has a brown leather spine. the bottom right hand corners have been cut off. It contains records of auction sales ...This ledger was used initially by H. James & Co., Shipping and General Commission agents in Orbost in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district.He was a stock agent and auctioneer. H. James proved a very keen businessman and did well. He eventually formed agencies, conducted an auctioneering business and controlled the bean market. He also helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost and was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF.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.A heavy ledger. Covers are heavy cardboadr coloured green It has a brown leather spine. the bottom right hand corners have been cut off. It contains records of auction sales and lists goods sold on assignment.on spine : LEDGER On the first 3-4 pages in pencil are O's and 's gamesjames-harry shipping-orbost auctioneer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - BUSH COLLECTION : LEDGER BOOK 1888 TO 1920
... Sales held by the Bank of New South Wales. There is also a copy of two letters addressed to A Bush, one dated Oct 17.06 from H Hopkins referring to the late Mr Baker's property in Sale. The other is addressed to A Bush Esq and signed Harry Hopkins and also signed by Albert Bush and dated Nov 28 1906 in reference to the sale of a property. Book BUSH COLLECTION : LEDGER ...a. Book with a mottled blue-grey cover with brown leather spine and extends 5.5 cm to front and back. Corner edges also had the leather, two are missing and the other two are dilapidated. A red stuck on tape near the top of the spine had Ledger printed with some gold edging, most of which is worn off. Inside the front and back covers is a red, blue and white marble pattern. Front and back covers have been reinforced with white tape. 542 page Ledger Book for a general produce merchant. Probably Albert Bush. Alphabetical index at front. Entries in black ink on all pages and date from 1888 to 1920. Loose 4 page foolscap inside front cover listing Rolling Stock and Value. b. A pocket in the back of the book contains 6 pieces of paper relating to business and finance. Items include Discounts and Commission from 1888 to 1899, a note on insurance, a note dated June 2/90 headed Mr A Bush Sandhurst Dr to S A Bush & Co listing monthly amounts of money from Jan 1890 and 1889. Some amounts are with the name G P Reddie.Another one is a Building A/C dated 1889. Another is a balance sheet written on a page with another one written on the back and dated 1893. One written on paper headed Bush's Stores, Main Street, Bairnsdale and printed S.A.Bush & Co. It looks like a list of repayments listed in 8 bills. The other side of the page refers to Bill of Sales for Yeates & Baker and Bill of Sales held by the Bank of New South Wales. There is also a copy of two letters addressed to A Bush, one dated Oct 17.06 from H Hopkins referring to the late Mr Baker's property in Sale. The other is addressed to A Bush Esq and signed Harry Hopkins and also signed by Albert Bush and dated Nov 28 1906 in reference to the sale of a property.business, retail, bushs, bush collection - ledger book 1888 to 1920, abbott & co, allcock ?, australian producers & traders ltd, bush s a, bush albert, broome sp, brealey w h, blogg bros, b'daledistrict farmers co-op coy ltd, bush and hopkins, berry henry, brockhoff & co, bush mrs albert, colonial bank, corden i s & co, crosby h m, cannon j e, dudgeon and arnell, drevermann & coy, fry bros, felton grimwade & coy, fyansford maunfacturing coy, gearing jas, hawthorn rhodes & coy, henebery john, harper r & co, holford's contract, jack a & co, kellie wm, kitchen & co, kronheimer & co, miller d, lewis & whitty, levy bros and coy, melbourne chilled butter coy, mooney i, mitchell & coy, mann mrs, mceacharn & son, macrobertson, mckenzie i & co, parsons bros & coy ltd, peterson & coy, phoenix biscuit coy, reddie g p estate, ross bros, gippsland news, rosella preserving coy, rolfe and coy, robur tea coy, ross, ryan w, russo and santamria, sniders i ? b, swallow and ariell ltd, sutherland john, service & co jas, smallman mrs, thomas w c, sandhurst & n d trustees coy, voght george, victoria soap & candle coy, vogt k, vickers and gardner's contract, west z, west h m, water and kerang roller mill coy, yeates and watson, yeates and baker, yates and c ? arthur, yeates jas -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Legal record - Solicitor's Mining Records
... Exercise book with unreadable cover notation, listing sales of forfeited shares in various companies managed by McM R & S. 6994.6 South Deborah Gold Mines, No Liability. Paper pages containing ledger...Exercise book with unreadable cover notation, listing sales of forfeited shares in various companies managed by McM R & S. 6994.6 South Deborah Gold Mines, No Liability. Paper pages containing ledger ...McColl Rankin & Stanistreet solicitors electronic ledger entries for various Bendigo Gold Mining Companies 6994.1 Wages sheet - Nell Gwynne Reef Mine; manila folder containing one sheet of paper with wages entry for week ending 9th December 1979 6994.2 Ledger of names in alphabetical order, undated !!! 6994.3 Bound ledger, noted as Central Comet G. M. Co (Gold Mining Company), No Liability. handwritten entries by many hands. dated 11 March 1898 to 4 December 1899. reporting on payments not authorised by the Directors. Entries over five double pages majority of the ledger is unused. 6994.4 Deborah Gold Mines, No Liability, electronic ledger sheets dated from 1945 to 1950, for supplies, etc. 6994.5 Forfeited Share Sales. Exercise book with unreadable cover notation, listing sales of forfeited shares in various companies managed by McM R & S. 6994.6 South Deborah Gold Mines, No Liability. Paper pages containing ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.7 East Clarence Gold Mining Company, No Liability. Paper pages of electronic ledger cards. Dated 1940s for wide range of company expenditures. 6994.8 Forbes Carshalton G. M. Co. No Liability paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.9 South Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. No Liability paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.10 Napoleon Reef G. M. Co. No Liability paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.11 Deborah United G. M. Co. No Liability paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.12 Central Napoleon G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.13 Golden Carshalton G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.14 North Virginia G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.15 New Monument G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.16 South Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.17 New Don G. M. Co. No Liability; paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. 6994.18 Red White & Blue Extended G. M. Co. No Liability paper pages with ledger entries. Dated 1940s. Company stamp at the top of the electronic ledger pagessocial history, mining company records, mining companies -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Land Sales Register
... Dates from 1906 - 1922. ledger filled with names, addresses, financial details, and glued in posters of land sales associated with clients. ...Dates from 1906 - 1922. ledger filled with names, addresses, financial details, and glued in posters of land sales associated with clients. ...Large cloth bound ledger, hard board cover, front and back. Over a hundred pages not all numbered. Handwritten. Dates from 1906 - 1922. ledger filled with names, addresses, financial details, and glued in posters of land sales associated with clients. Castlemaine is listed as the area for the ledger and also St Anaud, Maryborough, Avoca, Inglewood, Dunolly, Daylesford, Maldon, Heathcote, Woodend. Scratched on the front cover is a faded reading of 'Castlemaine.' Written onto the spine is written in blue texta, 'Land Sales, C'Maine,' and also '8.6.1906 to 23.2.1922.' land sales, register, castlemaine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Mallee Index
... Ledger name index Mallee Mallee index on the spine Blue and red Index book. The book contains list of names in alphabetical order, next to the names a series of numbers. Possibly relating to land sales ...Blue and red Index book. The book contains list of names in alphabetical order, next to the names a series of numbers. Possibly relating to land sales. Date unknown. Mallee index on the spineledger, name index, mallee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Soldiers Index 866, 28/06/2007
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Soldier Settlement Land sales Soldiers Index 866, an alphabetic ledger of soldier's names; with CS & DS on the spine. ...Soldiers Index 866, an alphabetic ledger of soldier's names; with CS & DS on the spine. Red and green book, with red spine and corners. Unknown duration of entries. Unknown location.soldier settlement, land sales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Legal record - Ledger of Reports of Land Sales by Auction
... Ledger of Reports of Land Sales by Auction ...Contains Crown Lands sales by auction documents, including purchasers' names, land section, allotment numbers and price. Ledger...Contains Crown Lands sales by auction documents, including purchasers' names, land section, allotment numbers and price. Ledger ...Blue and light brown ledger of land sales reports during 1898 to 1924. Blue water marked cover with light brown spine and corners, with red label on spine noting "12". Contains Crown Lands sales by auction documents, including purchasers' names, land section, allotment numbers and price. Ledger of Land Sales Reports 1915 sample reports of Colbinabbin, Kyabram & Rochester.land sales, auction -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyLedger, B.R. Gowan & Co, Lavers Hill Cheese Factory, 1910-1913, 1910-13
... The ledger, covering the period 1910 until 1913 when the factory closed, deals with cheese sales, local sales, milk purchases and journal entries for this period, as well as wages, cartage and other operating expenditure. ...The ledger, covering the period 1910 until 1913 when the factory closed, deals with cheese sales, local sales, milk purchases and journal entries for this period, as well as wages, cartage and other operating expenditure. ...Lavers Hill Cheese Factory operated from 1906 until about August 1913. It consisted of a factory and a residence, with the managers B. Philbrick, D. McRae and D. McDonald. The ledger, covering the period 1910 until 1913 when the factory closed, deals with cheese sales, local sales, milk purchases and journal entries for this period, as well as wages, cartage and other operating expenditure. The Lavers Hill Cheese Factory closed when it became more advantageous to send their cream into Colac. Ledger. Lavers Hill Cheese Factory, 1910-1913.Loose leaf: Lavers Hill Cheese Factory; Purchases Butterfat, 1910-11; contents; Manufacturing A/c.lavers hill; cheese; factory; butter; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
... Date and Location Unknown - Photo of an Office with from Left to Right: Jim Holland (Ledgers Head on phone) - Bob Palmer (Cashier Foreground) - Judy Browell (Ledger Keeper looking up at J.Holland) - Jennifer Trimble (Typist ) - Tony Smith (Junior Clerk) - Bob Hillman (Sales Representative at Rear Sitting at Desk) - Bill Fuzzard (Sales Representative Standing far Right). ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BUSINESS Retail gas and fuel office Date and Location Unknown - Photo of an Office with from Left to Right: Jim Holland (Ledgers Head on phone) - Bob Palmer (Cashier Foreground) - Judy Browell (Ledger Keeper looking up at J.Holland) - Jennifer Trimble (Typist ) - Tony Smith (Junior Clerk) - Bob Hillman (Sales Representative at Rear Sitting at Desk) - Bill Fuzzard (Sales Representative Standing far Right). ...Date and Location Unknown - Photo of an Office with from Left to Right: Jim Holland (Ledgers Head on phone) - Bob Palmer (Cashier Foreground) - Judy Browell (Ledger Keeper looking up at J.Holland) - Jennifer Trimble (Typist ) - Tony Smith (Junior Clerk) - Bob Hillman (Sales Representative at Rear Sitting at Desk) - Bill Fuzzard (Sales Representative Standing far Right). On Back Stamp: Photography by Gas & Fuel Corporation Printing Section.business, retail, gas and fuel office -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - LANDS OFFICE: APPLICATIONS FOR ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE 1869 - 1877, 1869 - 1877
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PLACE land sales Bendigo Sandhurst Lands Office Ledger. Hard cover journal, green cover with dark red spine and corners. ...Ledger. Hard cover journal, green cover with dark red spine and corners. Approx. 500 pages. LH page: date, parish, sec. allot. Area, applicant, address, valuation. RH page: owner of improvements, any other improvement on lot, upset price, remarks. On spine - 'applications for allotments for sale' and 'appn's for sale'.Lands Officeplace, land sales, bendigo, sandhurst -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - LANDS OFFICE: LAND BOARD SCHEDULE 1936 - 1949, 1936 - 1949
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PLACE land board schedules Bendigo Sandhurst land sales Lands Office Ledger. Hard cover journal, orange-tan cover with leather spine and corners. ...Ledger. Hard cover journal, orange-tan cover with leather spine and corners. Contains unused index in front of book. 740 pages with details of local land board dealings, including 'show cause'. On each page: schedule of applications and other matters considered by local land board at (name of area inserted). Some areas listed: Boort, Bendigo, Sea Lake, Robinvale, Swan Hill, Kerang, Kyabram, Castlemaine, Echuca, Daylesford, Manangatang.Lands Officeplace, land board schedules, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyFinancial record - Ledger, Bamford Pty Ltd, Ringwood - Ledger Accounting Book 1922-1924
... Large Bound Accounting Ledger, with Index to various Ledger accounts for the period 1922-1924, including Commission, Cash Sales, Stock, Plant, Donations, P&L and Balance Sheet. ...Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte Road Ringwood North melbourne Large Bound Accounting Ledger, with Index to various Ledger accounts for the period 1922-1924, including Commission, Cash Sales, Stock, Plant, Donations, P&L and Balance Sheet. ...Large Bound Accounting Ledger, with Index to various Ledger accounts for the period 1922-1924, including Commission, Cash Sales, Stock, Plant, Donations, P&L and Balance Sheet. Only a sample of pages scanned.
