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Book entitled No Tears for Jane, a Hadden family history by Herbert G. Cullis illustrations by Ailsa Harvey, 1982, published by H.G. Cullis, Ashburton; Vic. 139 pp plus x, illustrated line drawings & photos, bound cloth.
Copy number 249 of limited edition of 370 copies, signed by author.

Certificate dated 1856 from the Edinburgh Royal Maternity Hospital's to certify that Dr John William Hadden acted as House Surgeon from 15 February 1856 to 2 August 1856, signed by the medical officers.

Two letters to Alfred Harrap from Robert Brooks & Co., London, about wool consigned to them by Harrap for the executors of the late A. I. Horne - no improvement in prices owing to the large quantity of wool on the market, with bill of lading (in duplicate) and insurance policy (in duplicate).

One poem written by William Henty entitled "On the wreck of the Isabella" dated Launceston 1837

Correspondence from William Henty to nephew Henry dated 9 June 1843. Pleased with Henry's letter to his father, Henry and his brother's studies improving, plants, boomerang, family, compliments to Mr and Mrs Hawkes.

Notes written pre 1914 by L.J. Haynes in an exercise book in regard to wool, cotton, weaving and types of frames

Certificate of Special Peace Officer issued to L.J. Hayns in 1940. A large number of Special Peace Officers were appointed to meet the emergency of the break out of World War II.

Permit to be on a small vessel issued to L.J. Haynes for the period 1942-43

Men rescued by lighthouse keepers, L.J. Hayns one of the Lighthouse keepers. Dated 20.10.54 and 22.10.54

Property at Evandale. brings £1.30. dated 7th Dec 1957

Two sons lost. Private George Crane and Private Ernest Crane.

Two coloured cards in embroidered pockets from "Laurie ".

Letter from McAlphin Kalkyard solicitors to Mary Hayns and Lawrence John Hayns dated 16th June 1964.

Letters to L.J. Hayns from Dr Michael Hayns

Letter and card to Mrs M Hayns from Mrs Read

Photographs of Maxwell Ernest Haynes - various photographs as a baby, as a young boy and when he joined the R.A. A. F.
Dated 1924 - baby and 1942 - 17yrs old.

Individual photographs of Dr Michael Hayns, Mr. Brian Hayns, and M.M Crane

Postcard of unidentified man dressed in an army uniform

Photograph of the brother of Mrs Mary Hayns

Photograph of junior competitors including Maxwell Ernest Hayns

Minutes of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the period 25 November 1918 to 21 February 1927.
Signed minutes, typed, removed from ring binder (filed in reverse date order). Enclosed alphabetic index, nomination forms for officers 1918.

Annual Reports of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the period 1942-1944 includes names of officers, committees and list of members.

Hobart shopping guide : to assist Japanese visitors to Hobart compiled and prepared by Hobart Chamber of Commerce. Published Tokyo, Japan : Federation of Japan Tuna Fisheries Co-operative Associations, undated date [1971?]. Bilingual text: Japanese and English.

Pocket sketch book containing sketches of Lakes Crescent, Sorell and Ann and miscellaneous notes on Tasmanian fish made by Robert Mackenzie Johnston . Undated.

Press cuttings collected by Robert Mackenzie Johnston, including some of his correspondence to the press. Undated.

Reprint from the Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania for 1913 entitled 'The foundation and early work of the society; with some account of earlier institutions and societies in Tasmania' , by Edmund Leolin Piesse. Read on 13th October, 1913, at a Meeting held in celebration of the Seventieth Anniversary of the Society. An account of the works of earlier Institutions and Societies, including the Van Diemen's Land Agricultural Society (1821), and the Royal Society of Tasmania, 1843-1848.

Hugh Munro Hull's membership card for the Southern Tasmanian Rifle Association.

Extract from the marriage register of St. John's Presbyterian Church, Hobart, of the marriage of Hugh Hull, civil servant, bachelor, to Laura Ann Race Allison, at the house of Mr. Allison, Sandy Bay, by James Scott, minister dated 10 January 1880.

Notes on premiums payable on various insurances, including child endowment for Hugh age 7, Frank 4 and Herman 2, and receipts for life and household insurance premiums.

Personal letters from friends including:
• 68, 69, 71. Louis Ralston Huxtable from UK (school friend?)
• 70. Tasman Morrisby request for readings at entertainment, 15 October 1877.
• 72. Emily Agnes Huxtable from Oatlands breaking off engagement, 2 March 1878.
• 73. Thomas Brown Salisbury, UK - skating, Australian cricketers, 10 January 1879.
• 74. Orpheus Choir accepting resignation August 1891.
• 75. 'The Clipper' - congratulations on 'meddlesome Elijah' 1893.
• 76. N. Mackenzie - voyage to Sydney, prom. concerts, music, 1894.
• 77. Request to sing at entertainments.
• 78. C.H. Huxtable, Victoria, vineyard & winemaking, Victorian depression - prices low, 5d per dozen for eggs, 1894.
• 79. Sherry, invitation to chat and Welsh Rabbit, 1895.
• 80. Gussie [Jeaneret, sister or cousin?] - billet for Frank, F.E. Jeaneret, enclosing testimonials from Parramatta River Steamers and Tramways, 1891, 1893.
• 81. W. Kermode from Woolmers that he was unable to have Walter but that Hugh ought to as he owed Nettie money, no date (possibly 1893).

Receipts from tradesmen, etc., including:
• 231. Insurance, National Loan Bank, 1885.
• 233-244. J.C. Williams (loan?), 1877.
• 245-266. J.H.P. Oldmeadow, repayment of loan, 1887-8.
• 267. Savings Bank Book, 1890.
• 268-270. R.R. Reeves, 1890.
• 280. J. Harcourt, ironmonger, knives, 1891.
• 289. W.E. Best, Manchester House, drapery, 1892.
• 290. 'Bible readings gift', 1892.
• 291. Bridges Brothers perambulator 2 pounds 15 pence, 1892.
• 294. J. Bidencope, tailor and hat maker, 1892.
• 295. Cascade Brewery, 1892.
• 296. W. Costain, confectioner, 1892.
• 297. H. & J. Cripps, bakers, Battery Point, 1892.
• 298. W. Golding, watchmaker, jeweller, 1892.
• 301-302. John Hedges, butcher, 1892.
• 303. W. Auchincloss, bootmaker, 1892.
• 305. Penal Establishment for shoes, 1892.
• 306. A. Reid, bootmaker, 1892.
• 307. Perkins & Dean, pictures, 1892.
• 308. F. Sherwin, 1891.
• 309-310. W. Walker, crockery, 1892.
• 312. Noel White & Co., 1892.
• 313-314. W.G. Hadrill, watchmaker, 1893.
• 314. J. Davies, carpet, furniture, dishes, 1893.
• 315. Davies Bros., 'Mercury' 1893.
• 316-321. Edwards Toy Bazaar, 1893.
• 322. A. Cumming, handkerchiefs, 1893.
• 323-329. Gas Company, 1893.
• 330. Boags Brewery, 1893.
• 331. C.H. Elliston & Son, solicitors, 1893.
• 332. W. Costain, confectioner, 1893.
• 332. W. Harrington, Battery Point, groceries, 1893.
• 334-335. Laundry, 1893.
• 345-346. Swalwell, crockery, 1893.
• 347. W. Auchincloss, bootmaker, 1893.
• 348-350. Gas Company, 1893.
• 351. A. Reid, bootmaker, 1892.
• 352. Miss Stitt, 2 Molle St., educational fees, 1893.
• 353-387. W. Harrington, Battery Point, groceries, 1893.
• 395-398. Adverts for D.C.L. Whiskey, Nicholls dandelion ale.
• 230 1877 (1 receipt)
• 231 1885 (1 receipt)
• 232-244 1886-7 (13 receipts)
• 245-266 1887-8 (22 receipts)
• 267-279 1890 (23 receipts
• 280-288 1891 (8 receipts)
• 289-312 1892 (24 receipts)
• 313-391 1893-4 (79 receipts)
• 392-394 1895 (3 receipts)
• 395-398 Adverts. (3 receipts)

Miscellaneous printed items including John Bradley's election notice, Sanitary Association - report of sub-committee on improvements referring especially to a suggestion that the closed burial ground should be planted with trees (no date), pages from 'The Ludgate Weekly' 1 October 1892, scrap of paper with list of fish.

Laura Hull's correspondence including:Letter from Hugh, no date (c1879) with 2 copies of 'prayer of the betrothed'; letter from 'Nance', no date (1879); part of letter from Woolmers, 23 April 1893; letter from Laura to Harry, no date; letter from Mrs Joyce giving a weeks' notice for Lily, no date.

Receipt counterfoil book for pew rents and sustentation fund for St. John's Presbyterian Church, signed by H. Ross, manager. On some receipts the heading St. Johns' has been changed to St. Andrews.

'Rules and regulations for the guidance of the choir of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, being a revision of those drawn up by the Session under date 1st August 1882 and submitted to the Board of Management for its approval and adoption', signed as approved and adopted by James Scott, chairman, 1885.

Draft typescript corrected (24 pp) and typescript (63 pp). of article in the Medical Journal of Australia V.2 No.14 October 1934 -The Jackson Lecture: "The Ancient Romans through Medical Eyes", by Eric Jeffrey, M.A., M.B., Ch.M.

Copy of William Johnstone's diary of his voyage to Launceston, dated November 1841 to March 1842 on board the barque "Arab".

Copy of William J. Johnstone's reminiscences of the history of William Johnstone's business in Launceston from 1842 and the partnership with Stuart Eardley Wilmot, who had married Rosa c. Johnstone, founding the firm of Johnstone & Wilmot.

Old day book for the firm Johnstone & Wilmot dated 1920 to 1924 into which invoices for supplies have been pasted. Supplies include: wines and spirits, whisky, lime juice, sarsaparilla, cigars, tinned herrings, tinned salmon, chocolates, jelly crystals, tomato sauce, pearl barley, etc. imported from U.K., France, Germany, etc.

Carte de visite photograph of Margaret Beale, Melbourne, no date. Photograph by Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co.

Carte de visite photograph of Isaac Sharp by Robert Harris, Port Elizabeth. Endorsed "born 4 7mo. 1806".

File of postcards - British Museum manuscripts & seals, tallies etc., places of archaeological interest

Account Book - household &general 1814-1822 Includes:
• Mrs Leake's household expenses 1814-1820
Household &incidental family expenses such as: servants' wages, food, cakes 2d, washing, oranges, bath brick, child's knife, coals, cloak dying 3/6d, "wearing apparel or myself and children £3", "pewage at St. John's £1 .3s","by Harrison's coach for Arthur's christening"
3 Nov.1814, tape, thread and needles 1/6d, by missionary collections 3s 6d, sacramental collection 6d.
• John Leake's business and general expenses 1820 -July1822 Includes business expenses such as import of oil, "drink money" for carriers etc., and some family expenses such as Edward's schooling, Mrs Leake for housekeeping, papering a room.
• re-used in 1837 for building workers' rations

Letter Book for the period 1837 to 1847. Copies of letters, including "dispute with Mr Harrison about the road to Lewisham and Campbell Town", letters relating to land claims and notes of letters about wool sales and other business.
Entered at end of Hamburg business letter book 1818-20

Letter Book dated December 1840 to 22 January 1849. Copies of letters, extracts and notes on letters sent, mainly relating to business affairs. Subjects and correspondents include: business interests in Hull, U.K. (William Bell and Avison Terry: Land of Green Ginger property etc.) transactions over wool, produce and stock (Henry Reed, Launceston); banking, insurance; property (P. Oakden, James Aikenhead, John Dunn) and Ashby property); politics and Legislative Council (Sir J. Eardley Wilmot, Joseph Archer, F. L. von Stieglitz); proposed college near Campbell Town (Archdeacon R. R. Davies); taxes (P. Fraser, Collector of Internal Revenue); debenture bills (J.E. Bicheno, Colonial Secretary); applicant for official post (Edward Nicholas). Also copies of Government regulations on land grants, quit rent, petitions against quit rent etc. probably made earlier (vol. b).

• A) Dec. 1840 -Oct. 1843 (damaged, partly illegible)
• B) 13 May 1844 -29 Sept. 1845
• C) 20 Oct. 1845 -23 Apr. 1846 (from p. 22. pages 1 -21: copies of land regulations, quit rent etc. £ 1824 -1836)
• D) 30 Apr. 1846 -18 Mar. 1847 e) 21 Feb. 1848 -22 Jan. 1849

The Report of the Council of the High School of Hobart Town, at the general meeting of shareholders and subscribers (printed booklet, H. & G. Best printers 'Courier' office).

High School of Hobart Town report on the 1859 annual examinations, with copies of examination papers, and list of council and masters. Drawing of building at front. Printed pamphlet J. Davies 'Mercury' office.

Farm accounts dated 1872 to December1383. Accounts including: wages for reaping, building, fencing, ploughing etc., sales of wheat, purchases of flour, tobacco, sugar, tea etc. Also stock account and record of foaling (Diamond, Gypsy, Blossom) 1878-83. The accounts are mainly those of George Marshall but the later ones were kept by D. Marshall, including accounts of the estate of the late G. Marshall. Added at front: 'Indian sauce from Horace R. Spearman, 13 Feb. 1896' (recipe).

Probate of Will of David Marshall, died 16 September 1919 detailing that all real and personal estate be bequeathed to his son George Douglas Marshall of Flowerpot, Tasmania, farmer.

Baby's Record Book of Peter Godfrey Marshall born 1922, son of George Douglas and Beatrice (nee Terry) Marshall, went to Clemes College, 1928, married Mary Meston and died 1965.

Stock ledger of Duncan Loane Pty. for the years 1922 - 1934 with details of sales.

Order & delivery book of Duncan Loane Pty. for the years 1943-1948. Includes names and address of buyers.

Stock ledger of Duncan Loane Pty. for the years 1919-1951 with details of disposals.

Copy of portrait miniature of Anne Lovell, undated.

Mortgage: Legge to Manifold & sale to Oakden 1832, 1834
Robert Legge of Launceston, gent., mortgaged to William Manifold of Launceston, gent., for £200, his allotment and dwelling house in High St., Launceston, bounded by lands of Rev. W.H. Browne and of Capt. Harvie. 29 May 1832, signed and sealed. Reg. of Deeds No. 1685
Also written on back: 1 Sept. 1834, William Manifold to Philip Oakden of Launceston, merchant, bargain & sale of above allotment, as agreed 29 May 1834, for £200, R.L. not having repaid the £200. Noted "exd. 11.8.40 A.P."

Lease for 1 year, Robert Legge to Philip Oakden dated 25 December 1833
Robert Legge of Launceston to Philip Oakden, co-partner of Robert Pardner of Manchester Co. Lanes. G.B., lease for 1 year of 5 acres 22 perches with 2 brick buildings in Launceston, on Patersons Plains Road, Lyttleton St. & High St., bounded by allotments of Rev. W.H. Brown, Weedon and Wickham. (Solicitors Wickham &Hinsley).

Bargain & Sale, Eddie to Oakden 31 July 1835.
John Alexander Eddie of Launceston, auctioneer, to Philip Oakden of Launceston, merchant, bargain & sale of allotments in York St., Basin Road and Hill St., Launceston, for £1200. Sealed, signed and witnessed. Reg. No. 5265

Certificate of location to William Patten 26 June 1839
Certificate by Surveyor-General Edward Boyd of location of grant to William Patten: of 2 acres 1 r. 1 p. bounded by Pattersons Plains Road, Lyttlton St. and allotments to Robert Legge and Rev. W.H. Brown and to Thomas Sorell and W. Wickham. Noted "exhibited 21.1.40 A.Percy"

Agreement to convey: Oakden and Lambeth 30 July 1840, 20 Aug. 1842
Philip Oakden of Launceston, gent, to Richard Lambeth of Launceston, builder, agreement to convey land in Launceston High St. bounded by St. George's Square, land of George Pashley formerly Joseph Heazlewood and ground of Richard Grigg, for £126 by 2 bills of exchange at 6 mths. and 2 yrs. at 100/0 interest and quit rents to H.M., in default premises to be sold. Signed, sealed and witnessed
Endorsed with agreement, 20 Aug. 1842, between John Sprunt of Launceston, timber merchant, and Philip Oakden: Richard Lambeth having been declared insolvent bills cancelled and delivered to J.S. assignee and land surrendered to P.O. (Gleadow & Henty solrs.)

Correspondence dates 1834 regarding Grant to Sherwood.
Letter from G. Frankland, Surveyor-General, informing John Sherwood that 320 acres had been granted by Lt.-Gov. Arthur in County Dorset [N.E. Tas.] adjoining grant to John Gray, and letter from Sherwood to William Elliott to return old location order.

Autograph book with signatures of friends, some with addresses and brief descriptions. 19 December 1889 - 26 March 1914 and no date.