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Award of the arbitrators in the case of the ship Australia

19 March 1842. — 3 pages : 30 x 48 cm.

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Nett proceeds of Hull and Materials of Ship Australia wrecked on Sable Island as per Sales 81 pounds 12.0
ref Arbitrators Teed and 3 Guineas 3 pounds 10. 0
Total 78 pounds 2 shillings and 0 pence

To be paid Commissioners for Sable Island 1/2 39 pounds 1 shilling 0 pence
To be paid Owners or Underwriters 1/2 39 pounds 1 shilling
Total 78 pounds 2 shillings


Three appointed Justices of the Peace award money after arbitration to the owners and underwriters of the Ship Austrailia, as well as to the Commissioners for Managing the Affairs of Sable Island.

3 pages 30 x 48 cm

Date: 19 March 1842

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 31 series 120 volume 3 number 326

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