Coloured pencil on blue card sketched by Olive Pink, T.R.H (Thompsons Rock Hole), 1942. Not identified by Olive Pink. "Has black berries with russ (waxy) calex later, grows from a few feet to 5ft high - creamy blossom and stamens"
Water colour and pencil on card. Sketched by Olive Pink at Thompsons Rockhole 16/7/45. Identified by Olive Pink as Evening Primrose "Yuggilli Burinyu". Has unidentified sketch on the verso P6-15-18b
One of eight annotated black and white photographs of the site of the Arid Regions Native Flora Reserve. Noting location of (Elec) Power Stn Rd, MacDonnell Ranges, Todd River Eucalypts
Indian ink sketch on card made by Olive Pink between 1940 and 1941. From a collection of sketches made in New South Wales, Tasmania and a few in Queensland. Captioned (Charlton Ed) for Sydney Mail
Indian ink with some colour sketch on tracing paper made by Olive Pink between 1940 and 1941. From a collection of sketches made in New South Wales, Tasmania and a few in Queensland.
Indian ink with some colour sketch on tracing paper made by Olive Pink between 1940 and 1941. From a collection of sketches made in New South Wales, Tasmania and a few in Queensland.
Indian ink with some colour sketch on tracing paper made by Olive Pink between 1940 and 1941. From a collection of sketches made in New South Wales, Tasmania and a few in Queensland.
a. 1 Velvet beaded waistcoat/vest b. 1 Cream lace short sleeved blouse c. 1 Cream lace shawl d. 2 Cream lace dresses/over-dresses e. 1 Pair of cream gloves with fur trim f. 1 Cream satin scarf/cravat g. 1 Cream satin sash
Press cuttings of articles on V.D.L. Co. published by Advocate 3 Nov. 1925 - 5 February 1927 and miscellaneous cuttings re birds on Bass Strait Islands
Collection of poems titled "Original Verse" by members of the Lyceum Literary Circle. Includes 3 poems by Alice Daisy Baker: "Anthem to Tasmania", "The Village by the Sea (Brown's River)", "Mount Wellington"
Alice Daisy Baker's research notes for "The Life and Times of Sir Richard Dry", mainly arranged by subject but including copied extracts from general works.
Royal warrant on parchment, signed by Governor R.G.C. Hamilton. Appointment of Bolton Stafford Bird to Executive Council of Tasmania dated 29 March, 1887.
Photo-zinco reduction of the Daily Telegraph 2 March 1891 containing portraits and biographies of the members of the Federal Convention, re-published as a supplement to the Daily Telegraph, Sydney dated 21 March 1891.
Photocopies of copies made by Peter Chapman of eight letters written by G.T.W. Boyes to his wife, Mary, written from Sydney, 1824 and Hobart, 1826. For other letters see Royal Society Collection RS 25/4.
Letter from Ruth Carington-Smith to Sir George Cartland about the subject of 2 paintings by her husband, Jack Carington-Smlth, and purchased by Sir George Cartland. Also a copy of Sir George Cartland's reply to Ruth Carington-Smith.
Diary of Alexander Cheyne, dated 22 Feb 1848 to 3 December 1850, in Hobart (lodging first in Fitzroy Place and later in Macquarie Street). He notes his attendance at church - and comments on the preacher; the pain in his leg and wearing a lacing 'case'; and Captain Swanston preparing a case for his claim in re his dismissal from the waterworks contract. He also refers to the arrival of ships, the weather including snow in the streets of Hobart on 29 September 1849; to friends such as Dr. Lillie' , and James Thomson; the drowning of Mr Montague brother of 'the late Puisne Judge' (8 Jan. 1849); a duel fought by Edward Macdowell and F. Smith (1849) and his application for the post of town Surveyor in Melbourne.
Papers of Margaret Sturge Watts include photo albums of relief work in Central Europe after World War I, an autograph album, visitors books, journals, an unpublished autobiography, newspaper cuttings and miscellaneous items including the notification and congratulatory letters for Margaret Watts' MBE in 1957 for her work in the 'assimiliation of new settlers.'
1 hand-illustrated quarter-bound leather album of black and white photographs; 1 hand-illustrated cardboard album of black and white photographs; inscription; 1 printed Report
1 maroon book with gold inscription printed on cover: Guests. Inscription on inside cover: Margaret Watts 1/9 Greenknowe Ave, Potts Pt 2011 Sydney N.S.W. Tel. 358-2403. Christmas gift from my brother Joe .. 1971. From 10/4/72 to June 12th 1975.
Handwritten label pasted on cover inscribed 'Margaret's post-war travels. An ad hoc collection including Continental Europe, England, Australia & the USA and some Sydney social service and Quaker projects, in an ancient family album. Margaret Sturge Watts'. Black and white photos and colour postcards pasted into album. Includes 1 loose black and white photo with inscription on the reverse: 'Staff of Dept of Labour & Industry, Q'land 1918. When I was Factory Inspector'
Black and white photos, colour photos, postcards and typed letter from Sydney Lord Mayor Leo Port in album (mountain scene on cover). Inscription on title page: 'Loving gift from Gladys Allen, Pontefract Yorks: England, July 1975'.
Diary of trip from Sydney to Hastings, UK from February 21st to 23rd April 1963. Inscription: 'from Mary & Arthur Hausch xmas 1962'. Sailed to Naples on the "Australia" , then coach and train through Italy and Switzerland.
Contains diary notes, postcards and travel brochures of Locarno and Zurich, and note from Reigate where she spent the last night of a wonderful holiday. Friday April 5th to Monday 22nd April, 1963.
Contains diary entries, postcards and photos from trip to New Zealand in May 1973. Inscription inside cover: 'To Margaret - Wishing you a happy trip - Love from Bet & Daph. May 1st 1973'. Inscription opposite: '"Every gift conceals a task". The enclosed is my happy task MSW' underneath a picture of kiwi & egg
Woods' Australian diary for 1922, maroon. Inscription inside cover: Margaret S. Thorp, Derwent Haven, Berriedale, Tasmania or 20 Russell Street, Melbourne.
Letter written by John Grant to William Sinclair dated 4 March 1824 from Hobart: William Sinclair's services as accountant in Mr Laird's affairs discontinued owing to his drinking habits reported by Dr. Hood