NRS-5588 | Appropriation ledgers

Record of appropriations made from annual vote under the title "Mental Hospitals Generally". Chronological entries show date of demand, voucher number, particulars (ie. name of claimant, number and amount of abstract), and entries under Mental Hospitals (ie. Callan Park, Gladesville, Parramatta, Kenmore, Rydalmere, Newcastle, Morisset, Stockton, Rabbit Island, Broughton Hall, Orange), Reception House Darlinghurst, Pathological Laboratory, Office of Inspector General, total and balance of appropriation. Volume 5/116 differs slightly in form - entries are made on a separate page for each institution, whereas in other volumes entries are made across double page and include accounts from all sub-divisions. Jul 1895-Mar 1932 (5/116-28), Apr 1932-Jul 1941 (3/5609-15). 20 vols. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.