Promissory note from T. Harradine
1865hand written note in ink on paper
John Maly Esq
Sir please give the bearer eight shillings & sixpence in stores on my act
Dec 28th 1865 John T. Harradine
In Settlement Mr X Criddle
Entd 1/1/65 VTrew
On reverse: 28 Dec 65 J Harradine Order Bearer 8/6 goods
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Maley's Mill & Store Archives contain what could be Australia's largest collection of promissory notes. As there was a shortage of cash at Greenough, John Maley acted as an unofficial banker for the community. Notes such as this could be passed amongst numerous people before finally be cashed. The writer of the note, John Harradine was a former convict (no.5164) who settled at Greenough as a market gardener. The Criddle who signed his name with an X is William (1804-1875), one of the first Europeans to settle at Greenough. V. Trew (convict no 6753) worked as a storekeeper for John Maley.
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The object 'Promissory note from John T. Harradine' (GMOB1493) has some aesthetic significance, given its (form, colour, texture), and has some rarity value. The item has low scientific significance, although being representative of the class DOCUMENTS/Letters in good condition. The item has historic significance for the local community and has good interpretive potential. This item has some social significance given it was made by JOHN T.
Greenough Museum and Gardens
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