Historical information

This Bible was presented to Jane Richards, of Myrniong, by a cousin in 1875.She later married William Martin, father of Eliza Ford of "Hazeldeane" Mt. Major. This bible became the property of Eliza Ford, who was a longtime member of the Dookie district.

Physical description

Brown leather bound embossed King James Bible.
First and second book and
Gilded pages
Part brass clasp missing

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written inscriptions, first in ink, second in biro.
First inscription: "Presented to/ Jane Richards by her Cousin W.H.O./ 13th. Nov 7`11 1875"
Second inscription: "E.E.Ford/ "Hazeldean"/ Dookie.