Historical information
Knives were retrieved from the shipwreck of the "Schomberg" at Curdies River, Western Victoria on December 26, 1855 by Joseph Paul, who subsequently moved to the Myrtleford district.
Significance
A shipwreck retrieval which assisted the Paul family to establish a business to supply the gold mining fraternity with provisions after their arrival (via Beechworth) from 1857. The provender's site then became known as the Myrtle Creek Hotel
Physical description
Steel butcher's knives with rivetted wooden handles and curved blades.
Inscriptions & markings
Engraved "Pipe Brand"
