Historical information

Hancocks Transport, begun in 1926, was one of the pioneers of road transport down the South East Coast of Australia. Initially founded at Pambula NSW, Hancocks developed a widespread network of routes, including through Lks Entrance and Orbost in Victoria.

Significance

These 2 letterheads are significant because they relate to Hancocks Transport, one of the premier haulage companies of south-east Australia, including Orbost and Lakes Entrance.

Physical description

3346.1 black printing onto cream paper. A drawing of a large truck is on the top left.
3346.2 black printing onto cream paper. A narrow red line around the text at the top of the paper.

Inscriptions & markings

3346.1 HANDCOCK'S INTERSTATE TRANSPORT Pty Ltd, Princes Highway, Eden, NSW 2551
3346.2 HANDCOCKS CARRIERS SINCE 1926 Lakes Entrance 3809