TitleAitken PetitionAuthorTranscribed Dorothy GillisDocument TypeMiscellaneousFormatDigitalDateOriginal Petition 1871DescriptionGeorge Morehead Aitkin was a general store owner and Postmaster at Shellharbour from 1867 to approx 1872.
George having been accused by one, John Larkins of stealing a cheque of £2.15s.9p.from his mail, was convicted in September 1871 for fraud, and sentenced to 3 years hard labor at Darlinghurst gaol.
The petition in support of Aitkin was signed by residents and businesses in the Shellharbour area including Kiama and Wollongong, and Southern Highlands areas.
The petition was successful and George Aitkin was released in July 1872. (excerpts from Petition).Provenance and SignificanceHistoric references researched and compiled by Dorothy Gillis for The Tongarra Heritage Society Inc.
Original papers donated by Vince Aitkin to the society in 2006.
