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Ellis Read & Co., Albert River, Gulf of Carpentaria, issued at Burketown, Queensland, one pound, promissory note, dated 1st Aug. 1866, (186 printed), number No.27, watermark of vertical lines, value tablets in upper corners, company seal in centre, imprint of 'Engd. by T. Ham & Co Brisbane', stating on front 'On Demand, pay No.'Two' or Bearer the sum of ONE POUND Sterling, on account of 'Ellis Read & Co' Merchants, to the Australian Joint Stock Bank, Bowen', signed and entered by J. Mathan (?), 1439 in ink across part of the note and a more recent oval stamp for Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, at SYDNEY, a pencil signature across note in centre, all within rectangular ornamental border, with additional ink signature on back for John Frazer & Co', black on white, (Vort-Ronald comment p.25 on this issue). Corner missing, minor pinholes, edge tears and small creases, otherwise very fine, extremely rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,700
Charles Brown, 33 Bourke St West Melbourne, issued at Melbourne, five pounds, currency note, dated 10th Aug. 1866, (186 printed), number No.3373, no watermark, value tablets in upper corners, imprint of 'Sands & McDougall Melb', stating on front 'Pay (hand written name [?]) or Bearer the sum of FIVE POUNDS Sterling', signed by ..(?). H. Clarence, FIVE across in background, all within rectangular ornamental border, with additional ink marks as number and initials on back, purple-brown on white. Corner missing, minor holes and thins, extensive toning back and front, folds and creases, otherwise nearly fine, extremely rare if not unique.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,500
Bukulla Vineyards, McIntyre River, Inverell, one pound, currency note, dated 29th November 1869, (date written), number No.115, no watermark, value tablets in upper corners and arms in centre, imprint of 'De Cruchy & Leigh Sc. Sydney', stating on front 'Pay Boniss (hand written) or Bearer the sum of ONE POUND Stg' and to lower left 'Messrs Wyndham, Dalwood Vineyards, Branxton N.S.W.', signed by F.W. Wilkinson, note is cross cancelled, marked Paid Dec 9/69 and 1235, and stamped Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, INVERELL, all within rectangular ornamental border, with additional ink marks as numbers etc., on back, serrated left edge, blue on white (Vort-Ronald, type 1a, [p.23 & 25], Fig 32, illustrates a similar example). Minor folds, tone spot at bottom on front and back, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Bukulla Vineyards, McIntyre River, Inverell, two pounds, promissory note, dated 18th Jan. 1871, (18 printed), number No.37, watermarked WK ING (sic) inverted, arms in centre, imprint of 'S.T.Leigh & Co. Sydney', stating on front 'Pay Brodii (?) (hand written) or Bearer the sum of two pounds Sterling (hand written) Stg', and to lower left 'Messrs Wyndham, Dalwood Vineyards, Branxton N.S.W.', signed by Hugh Wyndham, note is cross cancelled, marked Paid Jan 28/71, and stamped Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, INVERELL, all within rectangular ornamental border, with additional ink marks as numbers etc., on back, serrated left edge, dark blue on white (Vort-Ronald, type 1b, [p.23 & 25], cf.Fig 32). Pin holes and minor thin spots, folds, light tone spot at signature, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate $300
SOLD $300
Alfred Boatwright, Emu Bay, Tasmania, issued at Emu Bay, five shillings, currency note, dated 1st April 1879, (18- printed), number No.A197, no watermark, circular value tablets in upper corners, imprint of 'C. Troedel & Co. Melb', stating on front 'On Demand please pay Bearer the sum of FIVE SHILLINGS Sterling, Mr. A. Boatwright, Emu Bay or at the Bank of Australasia Latrobe', signed Alfred Boatwright, stamped in purple PAID, black on white. Minor holes, large thin at left value tablet, folds and creases, some inkmarks and toning areas, otherwise fine, extremely rare and believed unique.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $2,700
Alfred Boatwright, Emu Bay, Tasmania, issued at Emu Bay, fifteen shillings, currency note, dated 1st April 1879, (18- printed), number No.C106, no watermark, circular value tablets in upper corners, imprint of 'C. Troedel & Co. Melb', stating on front 'On Demand please pay Bearer the sum of FIFTEEN SHILLINGS Sterling, Mr. A. Boatwright, Emu Bay or at the Bank of Australasia Latrobe', signed Alfred Boatwright, affixed with Tasmania penny red sideface stamp, purple on white. Four pin-holes, some creases and folds, toning areas, otherwise nearly very fine, extremely rare and believed unique.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,300
Alfred Boatwright, Emu Bay, Tasmania, issued at Emu Bay, one pound, currency note, dated 1st April 1879, (18- printed), number No.245, no watermark, circular value tablets in upper corners, imprint of 'C. Troedel & Co. Melb', stating on front 'On Demand please pay Bearer the sum of ONE POUND Sterling, Mr. A. Boatwright, Emu Bay or at the Bank of Australasia Latrobe', signed Alfred Boatwright, affixed with Tasmania penny red sideface stamp, and stamped with bank stamp, purple on white. Four pin-holes, some creases and folds, toning areas, otherwise nearly very fine, extremely rare and believed unique.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,900
Benjamin Rayner, Royal Hotel and Little Wonder Store, Hodgson, one pound, proof, currency note, 21 March 1881, (18- printed), numbered No. C 943, unwatermarked paper, value as ONE in corners, imprint of 'M'Kellar Eng. Brisbane', stating on front 'Please pay No. 212 or Bearer the sum of One Pound Sterling, Hodgson 21st day of March 1881' and 'Payable Queensland National Bank Brisbane or Roma', all within rectangular ornate spiral border with legend 'BENJAMIN RAYNER, WHOLESALE WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT & GENERAL STOREKEEPER' and 'QUEENSLAND' on each side, not signed, impressed with Queensland stamp duty one penny, stamp in centre left field, black on white, (Spink Australia Sale 9 lot 1091, illustrates This Note, Vort-Ronald p.25 mentions the note). Extremely fine and extremely rare, if not unique.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,500
Clarence Malcolm, Copeland, New South Wales, one pound, currency note, not dated (c.1870-1880's), number No. 73--- (number excised), no watermark, circular value tablets in upper corners, vignette of wharf and ships scene, imprint of 'Gibbs, Shallard & Co, Sydney', on front 'On Demand I promise to pay the Sum of ONE POUND Stg', the note once signed, now excised, all in rectangular frame, blue ONE across in centre with C.MALCOLM behind, on back in ink McCracken 27/5/86 and in pencil C.Malcolm Auctr Copeland and other markings, Blue and black on white. Excised areas covered by paper stuck to back of note, holes, creases, edge tears, folds, otherwise good and very rare.
Estimate $1,250
SOLD $900
Irwin District, Dongarra, Western Australia, ten shillings, proof, currency note, not dated, (188- printed), numbered 984, not watermarked, value in upper corners as 10 SHILLINGS and in lower left TEN SHILLINGS, imprint 'Arnall & Jackson, Melbourne', stating on front 'On Demand, I Promise to pay the Bearer at Dongarra the sum of TEN SHILLINGS Value received', not signed, all within rectangular spiral border, red on white. Three folds, two small stain spots at base, otherwise extremely fine and extremely rare if not unique.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $2,700
Irwin District, Dongarra, Western Australia, one pound, proof, currency note, not dated, (188- printed), numbered 984, not watermarked, value in upper corners as Ã…â€Å‣ ONE and in lower left ONE POUND, imprint 'Arnall & Jackson, Melbourne', stating on front 'On Demand, I Promise to pay the Bearer at Dongarra the sum of ONE POUND Value received', not signed, all within rectangular spiral border, green on white. Three folds, one small stain spot on left, otherwise extremely fine and extremely rare if not unique.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,400
The River Don Trading Company, River Don, Tasmania, issued at River Don, Twenty two shillings and Sixpence, currency note, dated 16 Jany 1889, (18- printed), number No.129, no watermark, circular value tablets in upper corners, vignette of industrial and farming scene, no imprint but a product of C. Troedel & Co. Melb, stating on front 'On Demand please pay Bearer the sum of TWENTY TWO SHILLINGS & SIX PENCE Stg. Manager Bank of Van Diemen's Land, Launceston, Bank of Australasia Latrobe', signed William Shaw Secretary and John Henry Manager, impressed with Tasmania duty stamp for one penny, and stamped with oval bank stamp of the Commercial Bank of Tasmania, Latrobe; red on white. Holes on creases, edge tears, folds, otherwise nearly fine and very rare for this denomination.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $4,000
James Henry Kennedy, Hotel and Store Keeper, Camooweal Queensland, ten shillings, proof, currency note, not dated, (189- printed), numbered No. 200, unwatermarked paper, value as 10/- in lower left corner, no imprint, on front 'The Queensland National Bank Limited, Burketown, On demand please to pay the Bearer TEN SHILLINGS Sterling, Camooweal ... 189-', Australian Arms in oval with elaborate pattern in ovals on each side, in background in large letters in two lines across 'JAMES HENRY KENNEDY CAMOOWEAL', blue and black on white. Corner missing some edge gaps and small tears, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
McDonald, Fisher & Co, Marble Bar, Western Australia, issued at Marble Bar, five shillings, uniface currency note, dated July 19, 1900, (190- printed), number No.11, no watermark, circular value tablets in all corners, no imprint, 'FIVE SHILLINGS' in value tablet across note, stating on front 'Pay on Demand the sum of Five Shillings', signed McDonald Fisher & Co, affixed with Western Australia penny red stamp, blue on white. Two small holes, some creases and folds, dirty areas on back, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $2,700
McDonald, Fisher & Co, Marble Bar, Western Australia, issued at Marble Bar, ten shillings, uniface currency note, dated Aug 13, 1900, (190- printed), number No.358, no watermark, circular value tablets in all corners, no imprint, 'TEN SHILLINGS' in value tablet across note, stating on front 'Pay on Demand the sum of Ten Shillings', signed McDonald Fisher & Co, affixed with Western Australia penny red stamp, red on white. Some creases and folds, dirty areas on back, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,500
McDonald, Fisher & Co, Marble Bar, Western Australia, issued at Marble Bar, one pound, uniface currency note, dated July 24, 1900, (190- printed), number No.935, no watermark, circular value tablets in all corners, no imprint, 'ONE POUND' in value tablet across note, stating on front 'Pay on Demand the sum of One Pound', signed McDonald Fisher & Co, affixed with Western Australia penny red stamp, green on white. Some creases and folds, dirty areas on back, otherwise nearly very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,000
SOLD $1,800
Alfred Skinner, General Storekeeper, Wine & Spirits Merchant, Adavale, Queensland, one pound, currency note, dated June 1 1904, (190- printed), numbered No. A9859, signed Alfred Skinner, unwatermarked paper, value as Ã…â€Å‣1 in lower left corner, no imprint, on front 'The Queensland National Bank Limited, Clarleville, On demand please to pay the Bearer ONE POUND Sterling, Adavale June 1 1904', Australian Arms in oval with elaborate pattern in ovals on each side, in background in large letters in two lines across 'ALFRED SKINNER ADAVALE', blue pencil initials and date 8/6/04 on back, blue and black on white. Light stain near edge, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $700
Alfred Skinner, General Storekeeper, Wine & Spirits Merchant, Adavale, Queensland, one pound, currency note, dated June 1 1904, (190- printed), numbered No. A9860, signed Alfred Skinner, unwatermarked paper, value as Ã…â€Å‣1 in lower left corner, no imprint, on front 'The Queensland National Bank Limited, Clarleville, On demand please to pay the Bearer ONE POUND Sterling, Adavale June 1 1904', Australian Arms in oval with elaborate pattern in ovals on each side, in background in large letters in two lines across 'ALFRED SKINNER ADAVALE', blue pencil initials and date 8/6/04 on back, blue and black on white. Light folds, otherwise extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $650
John Inglis, Storekeeper, Hall's Creek, Kimberley, Western Australia, issued at Hall's Creek, five pounds, uniface currency note, dated May 1, 1906, (190- printed), number No.A 16, watermarked part '..RNER ..DMILLS' vertically across note, value block in centre 'Ã…â€Å‣5 FIVE POUNDS Ã…â€Å‣5', imprint of Mannering & Co Ltd. Print. Fremantle', stating on front 'On Demand I Promise to pay on my Bankers the sum of Five Pounds sterling', signed by J. Inglis, affixed with Western Australia penny red and black duty stamp, all within rectangular star border, blue-green and black on white. Some creases and folds, dirty areas on back, written on in red FIVE POUNDS, otherwise very fine and very rare.
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $3,400
George Espie, Merchant, Charleville, Queensland, one pound, currency note, dated March 30 1918, (hand written), numbered No. 1594, signed G. Espie, watermarked paper but uncertain wording, value as Ã…â€Å‣1 in circles in corners, imprint of 'Watson, Ferguson & Co Ltd Brisbane', on front above, Australian arms with surround of 'George Espie Merchant', below 'The Queensland National Bank Limited, Charleville, Please pay the Bearer on Demand the sum of One Pound Sterling', within rectangular border, with details of Espie business activities on side and 'ONE POUND' above and below, in circles on each side near top 'ONE', in background in large letters in two lines across 'GEORGE ESPIE CHARLEVILLE', with purple oval and block bank rubber stamps, one with date 12 Apr. 1918, green and black on white. Minor ink stain, soiled back, otherwise good very fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $500
George Espie, Merchant, Charleville, Queensland overstamped for Angus Bros, Quilpie, one pound, currency note, dated Jan 24 1919, (hand written), numbered No. 1966, signed Angus Bros, Per R.J. Angus, watermarked paper but uncertain wording, value as Ã…â€Å‣1 in circles in corners, imprint of 'Watson, Ferguson & Co Ltd Brisbane', on front above, Australian arms with surround of 'George Espie Merchant', below 'The Queensland National Bank Limited, Charleville, Please pay the Bearer on Demand the sum of One Pound Sterling', within rectangular border, with details of Espie business activities on side and 'ONE POUND' above and below, in circles on each side near top 'ONE', in background in large letters in two lines across 'GEORGE ESPIE CHARLEVILLE', with purple overstamp of 'ANGUS BROS QUILPIE', and purple oval bank rubber stamp with date 11 Feb 1919, green and black on white. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
George Watson, Rankine River, Northern Territory, five shillings, uniface currency note or general form, dated June 14, 1927, (192- printed), not numbered, no watermark, circular value tablets in two corners, imprint Watson, Ferguson & Co Ltd. Brisbane', stating on front 'Geo. Watson, General Storekeeper, Rankine River, Northern Territory, S.A. via Camooweal, IOU the sum of Five Shillings Sterling', signed Geo Watson in pencil, all within ornate motiff border, yellow, red and black on white. Small crease holes, some creases and folds, otherwise nearly very fine, excessively rare if not unique.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
W.S. Weigh & Son, General Storekeeper, Boulia, Queensland, uniface one pound, currency note, dated Nov 1 1927, (192- printed), numbered No. A 7594, signed W.S. Weigh, and Entered by his initials, unwatermarked, value block as Ã…â€Å‣1 in corners, no imprint, on front 'W.S. Weigh & Son General Storekeeper Wine and Spirit Merchants, Boulia Queensland', below 'To the Bank of New South Wales Winton, Please pay No. A 7594 or Bearer the sum of One Pound Sterling this first day of Novr 1927', within rectangular border, pink central block, pink and black on white, (Vort-Ronald p.23 notes issuer). Creases and folds, in ink 'Cancelled' at side, small holes along folds, otherwise nearly fine and very rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $1,200
Fieldings, Merchant and Importer, Boulia, Queensland, uniface one pound, proof currency note, not dated, numbered X11500, not signed, unwatermarked, value as 'Ã…â€Å‣1' in upper corners and 'Ã…â€Å‣ ONE POUND' lower left, no imprint, on front 'Fieldings Merchant and Importer, Boulia Queensland', below 'The Bank of New South Wales Winton, Please pay X11500 or Bearer the sum of One Pound Sterling', with counterfoil marked 'Fieldings', impressed with Queensland One Penny duty stamp, apricot central block, apricot and black on white, (Not noted by Vort-Ronald). Five folds, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $550
J.P. Howard, Hotelkeeper, Boulia, Queensland, issued at Winton, uniface one pound, currency note, dated December 19, 1929 (see below) (190- printed), numbered A499, signed Jonah Howard per TF', watermarked 'SAUNDERS', value as 'Ã…â€Å‣ ONE' in upper left and lower right corners, imprint 'T.Willmett & Son Litho Townsville', on front 'J.P. Howard', Australian arms upper right, below 'On Demand pay the Bearer the Sum of ONE POUND Sterling. Winton, ....Payable at The Queensland National Bank, Ltd. Winton. Jonah Howard, Hotelkeeper, Boulia', 'ONE' in green across note within five circles, with oval purple stamp '... HOTEL BOULIA', impressed with Queensland One Penny duty stamp, green and black on white, (Not noted by Vort-Ronald). Four folds, stain remains of durex tape on back, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare if not unique.
Estimate $500
SOLD $850
Robert R. Smith, Hotel and Storekeeper, Hall's Creek, Gallon License & General Store, Wyndham, uniface ten shillings, currency note, dated July 2 1931, (193- printed), numbered No. 229, signed R. Smith, unwatermarked, value block as 10/- in upper corners, imprint 'M.C.L. Print Ltd. Leake St, Fremantle', on front 'Payable at undermentioned addresses:- Robert R. Smith, Hotel and Storekeeper, Hall's Creek, Gallon License & General Store, Wyndham', in centre block '10/-' each side separating 'Ten Shillings', below 'On Demand I promise to pay by cheque on the Bank of New South Wales, Perth, or E.S. & A. Bank, Darwin, the sum of Ten Shillings sterling. Dated this Second day of July 1931', within rectangular border, pink central block, pink and black on white, (not noted by Vort-Ronald). Creases and folds, in ink 'Cancelled 24/11/2' across note, a few small holes along folds, otherwise fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $500
SOLD $0
One Pound, Collins/Allen (1910), superscribed issue on The Australian Bank of Commerce Limited, one pound, Sydney, No. A 149745 A, superscribed serial A 083257, (R. S1). Minor folds and creases, weakness and light thin in one corner, three very small pin-holes, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare, the finest known from this bank.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $26,000
One Pound, Collins/Allen (1910), superscribed issue on The Bank of Adelaide, one pound, Adelaide, No. 1400333, superscribed serial E 031668, (R. S5). A most attractive note front and back, extremely fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $15,000
SOLD $20,000
Five Pounds, Collins/Allen (1910), superscribed issue on The Bank of Adelaide, five pounds, Adelaide, No. 85251, superscribed serial C 009750, (R. S6, This Note illustrated p.46 Nicholson). A most attractive note front and back, however with minor fold, separations through watermark in centre, otherwise nearly very fine and extremely rare.
Estimate $12,500
SOLD $20,000
One Pound, Collins/Allen (1910), superscribed issue on The Bank of Australasia, one pound, Perth, No. C 36,191, superscribed serial A 264811, (R. S10). An attractive example, with some folds and creases, otherwise good very fine and extremely rare, probably the finest known from this bank.
Estimate $10,000
SOLD $15,000