Jas. H. Montague, Auctioneer. Land and Stock Agent and Valuator, Cooma. W. M. and J. A. Montague are the present proprietors of the business, which was founded by their father, who was a son of the old and respected pioneer, Alexander Montague. M.P. Both the sons are natives of the district. The telegraphic address is "Montague, Agent Cooma," and the 'phone number is Cooma No. 1.

From "BACK TO COOMA" Celebrations, Felix Mitchell 1926, Page 125 - Transcribed by Pattrick Mould June 2003