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Record series

Bequest Books

VPRS 19245
1858 - 1991
Open
North Melbourne
About Record items Record groupings Related record series Related functions

Agencies

This record series was created by:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (Melbourne Hospital 1841 - 1935; The Amalgamated Melbourne and Essendon Hospitals 1986 - 1989) ( VA1048 ): 1858 - 1991
Agencies responsible for this record series:
The Royal Melbourne Hospital (Melbourne Hospital 1841 - 1935; The Amalgamated Melbourne and Essendon Hospitals 1986 - 1989) ( VA 1048 ): 1858 - present

Date Range

Series date range: 1858 - 1991
Series in custody: 1858 - 1991
Contents in custody: 1858 - 1991

Function / Content

This series comprises volumes recording wills and bequests left to The Royal Melbourne Hospital (VA 1048).

The volumes list the name of testator, date, solicitor's contact, amount of bequest, and amount received, alongside accounting records of when monies were paid. Earlier volumes sometimes also include transcripts of the will.

How to use the records

Consult the list/s of records in this series.

Recordkeeping system

The volumes are arranged in numerical order.  

Prior to transfer to Public Record Office Victoria, the records in this series were maintained as part of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Archives.