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Record series

Notes on Correspondence and General Index to Reference Information

VPRS 12476
by 1870 - 1932
Open
North Melbourne
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Agencies

This record series was created by:
Attorney-General's Department (previously known as the Law Department) ( VA2825 ): 1870 - 1932
Agencies responsible for this record series:
Department of Justice ( VA 3085 ): 1992 - present

Date Range

Series date range: 1870 - 1932
Series in custody: 1870 - 1932
Contents in custody: 1870 - 1932

Function / Content

Volumes in this series were apparently used as standard references for clerks in the Law Department (VA 2825). Contained within each volume are formats and texts for standard correspondence on matters dealt with by the Department such as the appointment of court officials and standard legal matters.

How to use the records

Consult the alphabetical index for the desired topic. This will give details and page references in the volume.

Recordkeeping system

Topics were arranged alphabetically with the standard to be followed for correspondence on each topic written beneath.