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Testimonials, Chaffey Irrigation Offices
Title : Testimonials, Chaffey Irrigation Offices Testimonials, Chaffey Irrigation Offices
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Creator : Chaffey, George
Date of creation : 1896
Format : Letter
Dimensions : 205 x 265 mm
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Donated by : Samuel McIntosh
Copyright : This item is reproduced courtesy of Andrew Chaffey. It may be printed or saved for research or study. Use for any other purpose requires written permission from Andrew Chaffey and the State Library of South Australia. To request approval, complete the Permission to publish form.
Description :

This archival letter, written in the hand of George Chaffey over 100 years ago, is a character testimonial on behalf of Samuel McIntosh who worked for the Chaffey Brothers on irrigation construction and later became a Village Settlement Advisor. The letterhead features a detailed 'Cornucopia' style insignia.


Subjects
Related names :

Chaffey, George, 1848-1932

McIntosh, Samuel, 1867-1939

Coverage year : 1896
Period : 1884-1913
Place : Adelaide
Region : Adelaide metropolitan area
Further reading :

The Australian irrigation colonies on the River Murray, in Victoria and South Australia 1888-1889, [compiled, etc., by J.E. Matthew Vincent], Magill, SA: River Publications, 1994

Morrison, AD. Chaffey Bros. life history: founders of Renmark and Mildura Irrigation Settlements, [Renmark, SA]: National Trust of South Australia, Renmark Branch, [1974?]


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