Each entry gives the following information: number of mortgage; date of mortgage; names of persons on the mortgage; description of the mortgage; mortgage amount; terms and period of repayment; details of its transfer including mortgage number, department, from which register and page. It appears that this is in connection with the Consolidated Loans Fund (Manchester) Scheme. The mortgages are transferred from department registers, departments include: Water, Highways, Gas, Fire Stations, Parks, Royal Infirmary etc