Summary
Insurance proposal taken out by master builder David Mitchell to insure Kauri timber flooring and posts, valued at £400, against fire. The timber was stored in a shed on Mitchell's property in Richmond, Victoria. The timber was likely used in the construction of the (Royal) Exhibition Building, commencement of which began on 19 February 1879.
This document was donated by Jim Gorman's daughter. Gorman worked for, and became manager of, the Mitchell Family Estate 'Doonside'.
Physical Description
Fire Insurance Proposal by Victoria Fire and Marine Insurance Company for David Mitchell dated September 13, 1878. Policy is on mauve paper with black text and handwritten particulars. Policy will cover Oregon and pine floor boards and lining boards held on Mitchell's premises.
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Miss Lorna Gorman, Trustees of the Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Apr 1991
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Issued By
Victoria Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 Sep 1878
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Issued To
David Mitchell, Richmond, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 13 Sep 1878
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Inscriptions
Text side A: TO THE SECRETARY OF THE/VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY/A PROPOSAL TO INSURE FROM FIRE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. [Extensive text] Text side B: SURVEY REPORT./ I have surveyed the within Premises situated and find/ The Walls to be constructed of / The Partition of/ The Roof of/ etc...; GROUND PLAN, SHOWING THE CONNECTIONS.
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, Corporate identity, Agreements & legal contracts
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Overall Dimensions
335 cm (Length), 210 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Royal Exhibition Building, Building Materials, Builders, Insurance, Landmarks
