Administrative record - OFFICERS MESS DOCKETS WW1, C.1918, 1919

Historical information

Items in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details.
.1) The docket is for 7 days Messing at 2/-6p (2 shillings and 6 Pence) per day totalling 17/-6, plus contingent 6p, extra’s 1/-10p making a total p 19/-10p. Signature at bottom appears to be “……….Blackwell 2nd Lt”
.2) This is for a variety of Messing charges with one added in black pen “Billiards” for 10p. In pencil at bottom “10/- change owing. Total fees 2 pounds 1 shilling & 5 pence.

Physical description

.1) Australian Command Depot Docket, yellowed colour, print in black, hand written in black pen, account for 7 days Officers mess.
.2) Officers Mess account docket to the President of the Officers Mess, print in black, hand written in black pen and pencil.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) In black pen at top, “Dec 15 - 18 - Lt McQuie”, At the bottom in black pen, “19 - 10”
.2) At the top in black pen, “Lt J McQuie - B” rest unclear - 30/4/1919”

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