Historical information
R.T. Vale had a stationary and bookshop in Ballarat. He had studied at the Ballarat School of Mines, and served on its Council. In 1886 he was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly as the member for Ballarat West, serving until 1889 and again from 1892 to 1902. From 1894 to 1896 he was a minister without portfolio.
Physical description
Two handwritten letters from Richard T. Vale.
.1) Letter on Government of Victoria Education Office letterhead dated 09 May 1898.
.2) Letter of Legislative Assembly Victoria letterhead dated 28 October 1898.
Inscriptions & markings
.1) Dear Martell,
I want you to send to dept details as to Room required size of classes how often they meet [illegible] of present accommodation and [illegible] how they clash ad how the proposed rooms are to be erected send at once.
Yours truly
R.T. Vale
.2) 28.10.1898
D.M.
I called at [illegible] today plans not quite colored yet I have to be traced from sheets full of detail drawings [illegible] to service and would made had it been safe when they tried [illegible]. I [illegible] would have to wait another fortnight.
Yours R.T. Vale.
