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Account - Gas & Fuel Corporation of Victoria, Mr Graeme Fullarton, 15 May 1967
Reg. No: HT 14407
- Summary:
- Alternative Name: Bill
Account from the Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria, issued to Mr Graeme Fullarton on 15 May 1967 for the supply of gas to his residence at 83 Quinn Grove, East Keilor. The account cost is $12.06. Reverse of the account shows tariffs.
This document is part of a collection of documents and photographs that relates to the purchase of land, and the construction and setting up of a family home by Graeme Fullarton in Keilor East, in the period from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. The collection tracks the 'great Australian dream' of owning a home.
Graeme Fullarton bought adjoining land with his brother Bruce Fullarton in 1959 on Quinn Grove and David Street in East Keilor. In 1964 they both built homes using the same builder. The items in this collection include legal documents relating to Graeme's land purchase; brochures from builders; his subsequent house construction plan; mortgage repayment, land valuation, rates and sanitary services accounts; a quotation relating to the connection of the telephone service; house content insurance accounts; and gas and electricity accounts from the first years in the home. Family photographs show the house being built, from its footings through to the roof being put on. - Description:
- White paper bill with black and purple printing, and an orange Victoria stamp duty stamp at value 3 cents.
- Statement Of Significance:
- This object is part of a document and photograph collection which tracks the 'great Australian dream' of owning a home through the experience of Mr Graeme Fullarton, during the period from the late 1950s to the late 1960s. This collection includes some of the legal documents relating to Graeme's land purchase; his subsequent house construction plan; brochures from builders; mortgage repayment, land valuation, rates and sanitary services accounts; a quotation relating to the connection of the telephone service; house content insurance accounts; and gas and electricity accounts from the first years in the home. Family photographs show the house being built, from its footings through to the roof being put on.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Graeme Fullarton, 2007
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 10.2 cm (Width), 16.7 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | accounting, domestic economy, finances, heating, housing |
| Themes this item is part of: | Graeme Fullarton, 1960s Suburban Pioneer, Domestic & Community Life Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | DOMESTIC LIFE |
| Secondary Classification: | Home Management |
| Tertiary Classification: | financial records |
| Inscriptions: | Stamped in purple: "15my'67 / 056 / $0012.06TL I" / [EXTENDED TEXT WILL NEED TO BE TRANSCRIBED] |
| Issued By: | Gas & Fuel Corporation, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 15 May 1967 |
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