Summary
Cheque for fifty pounds issued to Mr Hollins or bearer, 7 April 1838. Signed by John Batman.
Physical Description
A printed cheque form of the Tamar Bank (175 * 78 mm) filled out by John Batman: No 1 Melbourne April 7th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Mr Hollins (?) or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 50 - 0 - 0 John Batman (the signature is cancelled).
Obverse Description
No 1 Melbourne April 7th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Mr Hollins or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 50 - 0 - 0 John Batman (the signature is cancelled)
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1838 AD
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Issued By
John Batman, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 Apr 1838
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Issued To
Mr Hollins, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 Apr 1838
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Inscriptions
No 1 Melbourne April 7th 1838 / CASHIER OF THE TAMAR BANK, (with TAMAR crossed out and Derwent Branch written above) / Pay to Mr Hollins or Bearer, the sum of / Fifty pounds / and place the same to Account of / L 50 - 0 - 0 John Batman (the signature is cancelled)
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Material
Paper
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
175 mm (Length), 78 mm (Width)
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Shape
Rectangle
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