Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Docket, Hyland/ Tramways Sheds, Circa 1887
... warrnambool, warrnambool tramways, john hyland, unclaimed..., warrnambool tramways, john hyland, unclaimed goods, Signed John Hyland ...
In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay. It was established on the south side of Merri St in the approximate site of the present railway station. Large stores were also built near where the present rail lines to hold produce.
This docket relates to unclaimed goods and range from tent poles, brooms, sugar scythes, lime juice tea, sauce, camp ovens and ale.
John Hyland was the manager who was later mayor of Warrnambool.
The Warrnambool tramway was an important part of transportation of goods in the 19th century from the port to the township which was over a mile away. White docket with some text printed in black with other sections handwritten in black pen. Dated September 1887. It shows a list of varied items.
Signed John Hyland.
“Account sales unclaimed goods by J Hyland Sep 1887” is in red pen on the back.
warrnambool, warrnambool tramways, john hyland, unclaimed goods,