Historical information

In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay. It was established on the south side of Merri St in the approximate site of the present railway station. Large stores were also built near where the present rail lines to hold produce.
This docket relates to unclaimed goods and range from tent poles, brooms, sugar scythes, lime juice tea, sauce, camp ovens and ale.
John Hyland was the manager who was later mayor of Warrnambool.

Significance

The Warrnambool tramway was an important part of transportation of goods in the 19th century from the port to the township which was over a mile away.

Physical description

White docket with some text printed in black with other sections handwritten in black pen. Dated September 1887. It shows a list of varied items.

Inscriptions & markings

Signed John Hyland.
“Account sales unclaimed goods by J Hyland Sep 1887” is in red pen on the back.