Historical information

Records names of local people and purchases bought from a local general store. When names in the register are indexed it may be possible to determine where the store was located.

Significance

Historically significant. This shows who the families of the Kiewa Valley were and what type of things they purchased. This would be the only register for this store in 1906.It gives a good historical record of what families purchased during this period and how much they could spend. It also displays the importance of general stores to the community

Physical description

Leather spined cash book for general store, for period from 5th March 1906 to circa December 1906. Green cover with brown spine. Hand writtern entries record date, purchaser, account number and items purchased. 382 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

"Commenced March 5th 06" on front page