Article, on the story of Benjamin Baxter as told by Matron Sage

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Article, on the story of Benjamin Baxter as told by Matron Sage

DATE1970s

MEDIAArchive

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1093

HISTORY

Vera Mills collected this account.

DESCRIPTION

Details Benjamin Baxter’s term as Melbourne’s first Post Master, his property and involvement in aspects of life in Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. It is stated on Page 3 that Matron Sage supplied the information. She is a direct descendant of Benjamin Baxter.

SUBJECTS

Settlers

KEYWORDS

Baxter, Benjamin, Currup Currup, Mornington, Post Master, Sage, Matron, Settlers