Queensland State Archives reference details:

Townsville Insolvency Register – Series 9302

Department No:  1/1899 – 59/1928

Joseph’s involvency file reference is No#55/1899.

Date petition filed:  5 June 1899

Declaration of Bankruptcy:  17 June 1899

First Meeting with appointed Trustee (Chas Norris):   22 June 1899

Joseph’s signed statement of financial affairs:  23 June 1899