Historical information

A letter from the Chairman of the Hostel Committee dated 5th March 1943 to the President of Melbourne Legacy outlining the expenditure to acquire and modify Holmbush to become the Hostel. Mentions purchase price, fees, furniture and furnishing costs. Also outlining the maintenance of the property until the Hostel is operational and handed over to the new Hostel Committee.

Significance

Shows the business practice of Committees providing internal correspondence to record important expenditure and decision making, as well as being an important record of the first property to be purchased by Melbourne Legacy as a residence for children.

Physical description

Quarto copy paper, black and white, two hole punched for filing.

Inscriptions & markings

Initialled (illegible) copy.