Summary
Cheque for thirty pounds issued to himself or bearer, 12 May 1838. Signed by Henry Batman.
Physical Description
A printed cheque form of the Derwent Bank (182 * 80 mm) filled out by Henry Batman: No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 12 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Myself or bearer / the sum of Thirty pounds / and place the same to the account of / L 30 . - . - Henry Batman (the signature is cancelled)
Obverse Description
Printed cheque form of the Derwent Bank filled out by Henry Batman: No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 12 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Myself or bearer / the sum of Thirty pounds / and place the same to the account of / L 30 . - . - Henry Batman (the signature is cancelled)
Reverse Description
Plain
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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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
Henry Batman, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 May 1838
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Organisation Named
Derwent Bank, Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 May 1838
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Inscriptions
No Hobart Town (crossed out and 'Melbourne' written below) 12 May 1838 / Cashier of the Derwent Bank / Pay to Myself or bearer / the sum of Thirty pounds / and place the same to the account of / L 30 . - . - Henry Batman
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Material
Paper
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
182 mm (Length), 80 mm (Width)
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Shape
Rectangle
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