Memorandum and Articles of Association of Allan Stewart Limited (1916) [Annotated 1921 Legal Working Copy]

A scarce original 1916 corporate legal pamphlet outlining the founding regulations of the prominent Launceston-based woolbrokers and stock agents, Allan Stewart Limited.

This specific copy is a unique historical archive piece. It served as the company’s official working legal master during its 1921 restructure into a Proprietary company under the new Tasmanian Companies Act.

Key Provenance Features:

• The 1921 Form 12: Features an original, oversized "Form 12 for Filing" tipped in at the front, typed and dated 27th May 1921.
• Official Hand-Annotations: The text contains numerous live legal amendments, cross-outs, and updates written in red or blue ink and pencil.
• Restructure Markings: The word "Proprietary" is officially stamped next to the company name on both the front cover and the primary title page.

Condition Details & Defects:

• Format: Staple-bound softcover pamphlet. Published 1916, updated 1921.
• Cover & Binding: The front cover shows a heavy vertical crease. The original staples are rusting, causing typical historic rust bleeding onto the surrounding paper.
• Pages: The tipped-in 1921 legal form is larger than the standard booklet pages, resulting in quite ragged and worn edges to that specific sheet. The remaining text is complete, firm, and fully readable.

A primary source document for early 20th-century Tasmanian commercial and legal history. Please check our extra photos showing the 1921 typed form and sample of the hand-written legal annotations before purchasing. Contact Just Tassie Books at the shop if you have any questions.