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Letter re salt for sale from William Voiles
1875Subcollections
Overview
Hand-written note on paper that is stained and has damage to edges.
Historical information
William Voiles was a former convict (no.5318) working around Geraldton.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB1940
Item type
Letters
Themes
Material
Writing Paper
Width
113 mm
Height or length
180 mm
Depth
1 mm
Inscriptions and markings
Geraldton Jan 11/75
Mr J.S. Maley I have got 7 bags of Port Gregory salt their about 14 or 15 cwt in the 7 bag and if you do want it I will let you have it for 30 shillings and Please to send your team to Mr daw yard
William Voils Geraldton
Contextual information
This is the only letter written by Voiles in the collection. The letter also provides evidence of salt being collected for sale at Port Gregory.
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Primary significance criteria
Scientific or research significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
Last modified
Wednesday, 15 July, 2026
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Letter re salt for sale from William Voiles
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