Comments from David Farr
The document is printed on a fairly thick, robust material which almost
has the feel of a fine, weatherproof leather. I suppose it would have
to be able to withstand the elements as I presume it would have had to
be displayed at the workings. Do you have any thoughts on this? In each
of the four corners of the document there are small nail holes where it
has obviously been displayed at some time.
The wording is as follows:
COLONY OF VICTORIA
No. 93
1 pound (pound
symbol)
Crest of Victoria 1 pound
DISTRICT IN WHICH ISSUED Ballaarat (hand written)
DATE 6th Nov 1856 (hand written)
MINER'S RIGHT
ISSUED TO Thos Farr (hand written) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
THE ACT OF THE
GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL, 18 VICTORIA, NO. 37, TO BE IN FORCE
UNTIL Fifth, November 1857.
NOT TRANSFERABLE
It's signed B. Smith
The document measures 225 x 209 mm.
Thanks to David Farr for this image and information
