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Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers
Part of Robert & Ann Mather Papers
Miscellaneous information about the Mather Family
Robert Mather
Robert Clark to George Washington Walker 20th January 1845
Summary of the Will of James Backhouse Walker, Hobart, Tasmania,
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Summary of the Will of James Backhouse Walker with instructions for the disposal of his papers, manuscripts, books, pictures, etc. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection.
James Backhouse Walker
James Backhouse Walker's Certificate of Membership of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
James Backhouse Walker's certificate of membership of the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia, 1885. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page39
James Backhouse Walker
Obituaries of George Washington Walker, Tasmania
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Newspaper obituaries of George Washington Walker including a letter to the editor of 'The Christian Times' by James Bonwick. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection.
George Washington Walker
Letter : Ann Mather to her sons
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Letter from Ann Mather to her sons who were attending James Thompson's school, Hobart on the present site of Pressland House. Reproduced in Appendix A of 'All that we Inherit' by Peter Benson Walker. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection.. Page 17
Ann Mather
Letter : Mary Mather to her brother Robert
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Letter from Mary Mather in London to her brother Robert in Van Diemen's Land dated 23 September 1830. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 20
Robert Mather
Letters : Ann Mather to her husband Robert Mather
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Three letters dated April 9th 1828, June 19th 1828 & July 15th 1828 from Ann Mather to her husband Robert Mather revealing the care and concern for her children. She lived at Lauderdale supervising the farm workmen, and the children lived in Hobart Town with their father. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 20
Robert Mather
John Walker's gravestone and biography
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Image of the grave of John Walker in the cemetery of Pere-la-Chaise, Paris. Biographical information about John Walker, the father of George Washington Walker - the youngest of 22 children from John's two marriages. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 5
John Walker
Letter from John Benson to his sister Ann
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Letter from John Benson, second son of the Reverend Joseph Benson to his sister Ann mentioning her work as her father's amanuensis for his well known "Commentary on the Bible" to which he devoted 9 continuous years labour. John Benson took Orders and became the rector of Norton-sub-Hamdon, Somerset. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 6
John Benson
Image of the Rev. Joseph Benson
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Image of the Rev. Joseph Benson (1748-1821) husband of Sarah and father of Ann who married Robert Mather. Inscription on the tombstone of Joseph and Sarah. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 4
Joseph Benson
Letter from Joseph Benson to John Wesley
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Letter from Joseph Benson (1748-1821) to John Wesley. Includes transcript. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 5
Joseph Benson
Note written by Rev. Joseph Benson to his son John
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Copy of note written by the Rev. Joseph Benson for his son John advising of the marriage of Ann to Robert Mather. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 6
Joseph Benson
Part of Walker Family Papers 2007
Land grant map including Robert Mather's free grant of 1,500 acres, eventually to be increased to 2,500 acres. He called the property 'Lauderdale'. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 16
Joseph Benson
Sandy Bay campus towards Derwent River
Part of Lindsay Crawford Collection
Part of Walker Family Papers
Two wedding cards, one smaller, inscribed Mr & Mrs W.E. Shoobridge in envelope addressed Mrs Walker. On verso of envelope flap written nee Annie B Mather.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of Hobart viewing over St. Davids Park, probably from Hampden Road, (in about 1878 according to a note on the reverse). The photographer is Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
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James Backhouse Walker
Photograph of the Oddfellows Hall
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Davey Street, Hobart, looking east, in about 1876. The photograph is taken from the intersection with Harrington Street and Oddfellows Hall is in the foreground. The photographer was Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, Hobart from 1865 until 1918
Photograph of Davey Street, Hobart, looking west
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Davey Street, Hobart, looking west, in about 1890, showing both sides of the street including St. David's Park.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of St. Mary's Cathedral in Harrington Street in about 1870. Henry Hall Baily is the photographer. He had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Henry Hall Baily
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Pressland House, formerly J.P. Cowle's School, in 1881. (from notes by J. B. Walker on back of photograph) The building has a sign on the front which reads 'These premises for sale'. (see detail). During the 1840s Pressland House was the home of Mr Cowle's 'Hobart Town Classical and Commercial Academy'. (Craig, Clifford 'More old Tasmanian Prints', Launceston, Foot and Playsted, 1984 p.312). Photographer: A. Winter, Hobart Town - embossed on bottom left corner of photograph - (Alfred Winter had a photographic studio in Bathurst Street, Hobart from 1869-1891).
Alfred Winter
The Tasmanian Club, Macquarie Street, Hobart
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Tasmanian Club formally the Derwent Bank, and Walch's building with a landau outside. The Tasmanian Club is a Georgian style building designed by architect James Alexander Thomson and built in 1846 for banker and merchant Captain Charles Swanston as the Derwent Bank. After the depression of the 1840's the Bank went into liquidation and the building was bought by the Tasmania Club in April 1873 and is still their residence today. The Tasmanian Club was established in 1861 in Hobart by seventy gentlemen. It was founded on the 'London pattern', that is, election or exclusion of candidates by ballot. The photographers are Anson Brothers whose firm was located in Liverpool, Collins and Elizabeth Streets between 1878 and 1891.
Anson Brothers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Macquarie Street Hobart including St. Joseph's Catholic Church c. 1870. The view is looking west. The photographer was Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Henry Hall Baily
Eastern end of Macquarie Street
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the eastern end of Macquarie Street showing the trees on the edge of Franklin Square and horse drawn carriages.
Photograph of electric tram car
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of an electric tram car in Hobart, about 1893, thought to be travelling along Macquarie Street. Advertising Lester Brothers Family Grocers. Wertheim sewing machines, Pear's soap, Cascade ale & J.W. Beattie, Photographer.
Harrington Street with the Collins Street intersection
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph thought to be of Harrington Street, Hobart near the Collins street intersection
Public buildings in Macquarie Street
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of public buildings in Macquarie Street, Hobart opposite St. Davids Cathedral site, corner Collins Street c. 1876. Mail coach is in front of the Post Office.
Procession approaching corner of Murray and Macquarie Streets
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of a procession moving down Macquarie Street approaching the corner of Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Liverpool Street Hobart with horse drawn carriages
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Liverpool Street Hobart taken around the turn of the century showing horse drawn carriages in the foreground. The date is assumed from the presence of electric power poles which were introduced in 1898.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Liverpool Street Hobart at the intersection of Argyle Street looking towards West Hobart, taken around the turn of the century showing Cherry's Carlton Club Hotel in the foreground. Also J. Whiteside & Son Furnishing Warehouse and Canes Iron mongers. The date is assumed from the presence of electric power poles which were introduced in 1898.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Liverpool Street Hobart at the intersection of Elizabeth Street. Show gas lighting taken about 1870. The photographer is Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
Alfred Winter
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Liverpool Street Hobart taken from just before the Elizabeth Street intersection around the turn of the century with horse drawn carriages in the foreground. The date is assumed from the presence of electric power poles which were introduced in 1898.
Elizabeth Street looking toward Memorial Congregational Church
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Elizabeth Street Hobart looking north in about 1879. Legrands old shop is on the right and the old post offfice and Ship hotel are also visible according to notes on the reverse of the photo. Also shown is the Tasmanian pale ales store and the All Nations hotelThe photographer is Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
Alfred Winter
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Ship Inn on the corner of Elizabeth and Collins Streets, Hobart. In 1881 the proprietor was Mr J. C. Hadley . The photographer is Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
Alfred Winter
Elizabeth Street from Memorial Congregational Church
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Elizabeth Street looking toward the harbour from the Memorial Congregational Church
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of St. John's Street, Launceston with St. John's Anglican Church and Chalmers Free Presbyterian Church on opposite sides of the street. The photographer was William Cawston who had studios in Paterson and St. John Streets, Launceston from 1863-1891.
William Cawston
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Town Hall in Launceston, Tasmania. The photographers were Anson Brothers who had studios in Liverpool, Collins and Elizabeth Streets, Hobart, between 1878 and 1891.
Anson Brothers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Launceston from Windmill Hill looking north taken in c1881. The photographer was Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
Alfred Winter
Dead trees on the side of Huon Road
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of dead trees on the side of Huon Road, Hobart, Tasmania, c 1870.
James Backhouse Walker
Rocks at summit of Mt Wellington
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of rocks at summit of Mt Wellington
James Backhouse Walker
People among rocks at summit of Mt Wellington
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of people sitting among large rocks at Mt Wellington summit
James Backhouse Walker
Huon Road with Mt Wellington in snow
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Huon Road with Mt Wellington in snow
James Backhouse Walker
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photographs of Silver Falls, Fern Tree Bower, Mount Wellington c.1874
James Backhouse Walker
Cook's Monument, Fern Tree Bower
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photographs of Cook's Monument, Fern Tree Bower, Mount Wellington. Memorial stones commemorate Mayor Henry Cook and the Hobart Town Corporation Waterworks erected in 1861.
James Backhouse Walker
Caretakers house on dam of the reservoir
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of caretakers house on dam of the reservoir, Waterworks Road, Hobart, Tasmania c.1870.
James Backhouse Walker
Port Arthur from behind the church
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Port Arthur from behind the church with ship in the harbour, taken by Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Henry Hall Baily
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Fluted Cape, Adventure Bay, Bruny Island, Tasmania. The photographer was Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, Hobart from 1865 until 1918
Henry Hall Baily
View from the Botanical Gardens
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of view from the Botanical Gardens, Hobart, Tasmania in about 1880. Three Norfolk Island pines dominate the foreground and the view looks out to the River Derwent and Eastern Shore. The photographers were Anson Brothers, whose firm was located in Liverpool, Collins and Elizabeth Streets between 1878 and 1891.
Anson Brothers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of Sullivan's Cove in about 1870 according to a note on the reverse. Taken from around Victoria Dock, Old St David's cathedral in background. The photographer is Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Henry Hall Baily
Hobart waterfront from Hunter Island
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Hobart waterfront from Hunter Island looking towards Salamanca.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Hobart Regatta taken in 1886. The photographer was Albert Sargeant who had studios in Macquarie Street, Hobart from 1886-1890 and George Street, Launceston from 1900-1913
Albert Sargeant
Hobart waterfront from the Queen's Domain
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Hobart waterfront from the old quarry on the Queen's Domain taken in the 1870s before the railway.
Hobart Regatta Grandstand from the water
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Hobart Regatta grandstand taken from the water in 1886. The photographer was Albert Sargeant who had studios in Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania from 1886-1890 and George Street, Launceston, Tasmania from 1900-1913.
Albert Sargeant
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the old University building (Domain House) on Queen's Domain, Hobart, Tasmania, c. 1890s.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of New Town, Tasmania in the snow from Russell Young's Beaulieu (Swans Hill) taken on the morning of 16th June 1882. The photographer was Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
Alfred Winter
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Old Mill at New Town Creek showing creek, buildings and mill wheel in disrepair. Mt Wellington in distance
James Backhouse Walker
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Derwentwater, Sandy Bay, Tasmania, home of Captain Langdon Swan, c.1881. The photographer was Alfred Winter who had studios in Bathurst, Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets from 1869 until 1891.
James Backhouse Walker
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Mount Wellington with farm buildings in the foreground in the vicinity of the Cascades Brewery, Hobart, Tasmania.
Anson Brothers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of the Cascade Brewery buildings from behind, Hobart, Tasmania. The photographers were Anson Brothers whose studios were located in Liverpool, Collins and Elizabeth Streets between 1878 and 1891.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Kangaroo Bay (Bellerive) on Hobart's Eastern Shore from hill showing wharf and houses c. 1882. The photographer was Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Photograph of Kangaroo Point (Bellerive) Beach on Hobart's Eastern Shore looking toward settlement c. 1882. The photographer was Henry Hall Baily who had studios in Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets, Hobart from 1865 until 1918.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of old Government House, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land 1847. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Port Arthur 1839. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of front page of the Hobart Town Gazette, June 1816. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Funeral notice of Lieutenant Governor David Collins
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of funeral notice of Lieutenant Governor David Collins, 1810. From The Derwent Star, and Van Diemen’s Land Intelligencer no. 7, Tuesday April 3rd 1810. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Death of Lieutenant Governor David Collins
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of the death of Lieutenant Governor David Collins, 1810. From The Derwent Star, and Van Diemen’s Land Intelligencer no. 7, Tuesday April 3rd 1810. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Runnymede, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of Runnymede, Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land. Thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994
John Watt Beattie
Hobart Town from Mulgrave Battery, Van Diemen's Land
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Hobart Town from Mulgrave Battery, Van Diemen's Land, in 1830. From the collection of James Backhouse Walker. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of J. Walch and Sons, Macquarie Street, Hobart c1880. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern Slide of Queen Victoria, England.
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Solomon Islander making fire. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
St. David's Park, Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of St. David's Park, Davey Street, Hobart, Tasmania. Thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994. Quaker Collection.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter from Francis Cotton to George Washington Walker dated 4 September 1852 about education, Kelvedon, Tasmania
Francis Cotton
Pledge of total abstinence : Augustus Carp
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Pledge of total abstinence signed by Augustus Carp of the Dr. Syntax Hotel. The pledge is authorised by the Van Diemen's Land Total Abstinence Society of which George Washington Walker is the registrar.
Part of Cotton Family Papers
James Backhouse Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Tasmanian Aboriginal woman and child
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Tasmanian aboriginal woman and child 'after Labillardiere'. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slides of the University of Tasmania, Queen's Domain, Hobart. Views of exterior and laboratories and library. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994 (Collection Pr.S.Uni/1-8)
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slides of the University of Tasmania, Queen's Domain, Hobart. Views of exterior and laboratories and library. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994 (Collection Pr.S.Uni/1-8)
John Watt Beattie
Wood's hut, the Springs, Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Wood's hut, the Springs, Mount Wellington, Hobart. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of Wybalena, Flinders Island. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Buildings, early Hobart, Tasmania
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of buildings in early Hobart, Tasmania. Thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Early Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of early Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land from the harbour. Thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994. Quaker Collection.
John Watt Beattie
House, Hunter Street, Hobart, Van Diemen's Land
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide of house in Hunter Street, Hobart. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Lantern slide from the collection of James Backhouse Walker of a streetscape in Hobart, Tasmania. Thought to have been prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were in Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, until 1994.
John Watt Beattie
Letter Francis to Anna Maria Cotton, 7 Dec 1867
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter Francis to Anna Maria Cotton, 25th Dec 1867
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter Francis Cotton to Anna Maria Cotton 10th Feb 1868
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter Francis Cotton to Anna Maria Cotton 17th Feb 1868
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter Francis Cotton to Anna Maria Cotton 17th April 1868
Part of Cotton Family Papers