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Cheque - John Batman, Tamar Bank, Derwent Branch, Victoria, Australia, 7 Apr 1838 Numismatics Reg. No: NU 45461

Cheque - John Batman, Tamar Bank, Derwent Branch, Victoria, Australia, 1838
Summary:
Cheque for fifty pounds issued to Mr Hollins or bearer, 7 April 1838. Signed by John Batman.
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).
Acquisition Information:
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
Discipline: Numismatics
Dimensions: 78 mm (Width), 175 mm (Length)

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Tagged with: cheques
Themes this item is part of: John Batman, Pastoralist & Melbourne Pioneer (1801-1839), Numismatics & Philately Collection
Primary Classification: PAPER MONEY
Secondary Classification: Australia - Victoria
Tertiary Classification: bills of exchange
DateEra: 1838 AD
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
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)
Shape: Rectangle
Material: Paper
Issued By: John Batman, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 Apr 1838
Issued To: Mr Hollins, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 Apr 1838

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