Historical information

The financial information relating to the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution has been kept in ledgers, journal, monthly accounts and Minutes of the Financial Sub-Committee. The funds available and the expenses of running an educational and boarding school are documented in detail.

Significance

The financial records provide an insight into what is required to be considered at the time, from building expenses, wages and salaries, food to boot repairs. They show how funds are raised and the expenses.

Physical description

Green cardboard ruled blank book with orange woven tape spine containing handwritten minutes of the Financh Sub-committee of the VSCD from July 1952- . Last entry March 1957. Kindergarten sub-committee minutes included.