Historical information

Wool and grain were an important trading commodity with France, particularly wool which France heavily imported for its textile industry.

The ladies from the Guild, having often been educated in good school had learned French which was the only foreign language taught in Victoria at the time.

The Williamstown location of the institute on Ann Street where it was still in the Wesleyan Church and the name of Reverend Goldsmith dates the flyer between 1904-1908.

Significance

The flyer is a rare example of the flyer in foreign language.

Physical description

Medium size flyer printed in blue ink on a creamy paper.

Inscriptions & markings

Missions de Victoria pour les Marins
Tous les marins sont invités chaleureusement à se servir de la Salle pour lire écrie et fumer.
Journaux, Index Maritime etc.
Tout ce qu'il faut pour écrire dans la Salle. Jeux. Boissons sans spiritueux.