Historical information

This ledger comes from Wehners blacksmiths business, Orbost. It is a work/business ledger with the names of clients from 1937 to 1947. Herman Wehner came to Orbost in 1889 and established his blacksmith's business. He was later joined by his son Oswald (Ossie). Tom Wehner (Ossie's son) was the last blacksmith in Orbost when the business closed in 1991. The shop was on the south east corner of Nicholson and Raymond Sts, Orbost.

Significance

This ledger is significant because it notes the the names of clients of Wehners blacksmith business from 1937 to 1947. It also records the value of the work done and payment recorded.

Physical description

Large green and brown covered book with dark green cloth and dark brown leather binding which shows evidence damage on cover and some pages inside, also inside is a mottled blue colouring. It has 422 pages.

Inscriptions & markings

Names and dates of clients of Wehner blacksmith business and also several invoices. 1937 to 1947