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Notice To Sheepowners [Sic] And Others

1872. Letterpress, handbill, 30.4 x 18.3cm. Slight offsetting from a previous hand-written document, foxing overall, stains and minor tears to edges.

Text includes “Sheepowners and others are hereby informed that it has been determined by the Government rigorously to enforce the provisions of the Scab Act, and the Regulations thereunder, more especially those which relate to Clean and Quarantine Districts, as well as to the travelling of sheep generally… William M.K. Vale, Commissioner of Trade and Customs, Department of Trade and Customs. Melbourne. 10th January 1872. By authority: John Perres, Government Printer, Melbourne.”

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Item #CL169-34

Price (AUD): $770.00  other currencies