Historical information

Possibly donated by the Warrnambool Council when Flagstaff Hill was established in 1975, given the descriptive labels on the various pigeon holes describing office paperwork that the item was used to organise.

Significance

Significant as it was probably an early piece of furniture and probably commissioned by the Warrnambool council around the late 19th century. Given the rich colour of the wood it could be made from blackwood, also the type of nails used indicate the item is prior to 1900.

Physical description

Shelves wooden base & elaborate pigeon hole top section made of wood top separates from base

Inscriptions & markings

Labels indication of item age "1876-1877" & "Borough Rolls"