Historical information

Contains correspondence pertaining to matters of infrastructure in the period of the 1860’s.

Significance

The period contained within this ledger is very early in the establishment of the district. It shows the co-operation and initiative between councils, government departments and individuals in matters relating drainage, bridges , roads all vital to the development of the region.

Physical description

Fawn cloth on card cover with tan corner and spine binding. Contains alphabetical index at the front. Letters are written on very fine paper.

Inscriptions & markings

: On the spine is a paper label, “January1861-April 1865.Label inside front cover “Sands &Kenny. Account Book Manufacturers, Stationers &Printers, Collins St Melbourne. The index contains the following names :W G Allan, Bostock, Biggs, Bench of Magistrates Caramut, Niel Black, Commissioner of the Crown Lands Warrnambool, Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, Cross, Carr, Duffy, Davies, Duffus, Fitzmaurice, Horace Flower