Re-used Shipping Note

1879
Overview

paper with red printing and handwritten entries in ink. Insect damage where the paper was folded has created 4 holes in centre. Also there is one small hole caused by a metal spike.

Historical information

Robert John Gooch (b.c1860) was the youngest son of George & Eleanor, and later stepson of William Frederick Waldeck at Greenough. Two years after this invoice was written he was working as an accountant in Geraldton.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2559
Item type
Material
Width
215 mm
Height or length
171 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings

33 Flinders Street West
Melbourne (changed to C Bay) 31 August 1877
Mr Maley
To owners of S.S. Julia Percy (changed to Rob Roy)
Robinson & Liley Agents (changed to Crowther & Co)
Marks Trip 9 from C Bay to Fremantle
For Freight [this section is missing] 2 6
Paid
For Cr of
R.J. Gooch

Contextual Information

This item provides evidence of change of ownership of a shipping company and the recycling of paperwork.

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Last modified
Monday, 7 November, 2022
Greenough Museum and Gardens

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Re-used Shipping Note
Re-used Shipping Note dated 31/08/1879

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