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1861 Victorian ?Passage Warrant? (270 x 265 mm) with imprint ?…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
28-Jun-2016
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Description:
1861 Victorian 'Passage Warrant' (270 x 265 mm) with imprint 'By Authority: John Ferres, Government Printer, Melbourne' vertically at left, entitling a ship?s master to a payment of £14 for the carriage of two children aged 8 and 10 (apparently unaccompanied minors) from England, signed 'Lf Sullivan' Commissioner of Trade & Customs and 'J Chatfield' (?) Immigration Agent. A rare & significant document, and the only example we have seen.,
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Category:
Unclassified