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 woven cover with tan leather at corners and over spine harback blank ledger book with alphabetical index in front and ledger pages following with handwritten entries

Inscriptions & markings

Spine: "LEDGER" in gold lettering on red background