University of Tasmania

Letter - 3 February 1959

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1959

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 3 February 1959

Letter Francis Cotton to Anna Maria Cotton 22nd April 1868

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1868

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter from Matt Seal: July 9 1893

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1893

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated July 9, 1893 apologising for sending a letter intended for her to Miss Nellie Clark.

John Leake

Abstinence Society in account with the editor of Courier and Teetotal Advocate

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1842-1843

Part of Walker Family Papers

Document with list of names and dates. Abstinence Society in account with the editor of Courier and Teetotal Advocate

George Washington Walker

Tankard 1966

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1966

Part of George Wilson Collection

Leadless pewter tankard, inscribed 'In appreciation T.U.R.U.F.C. 1966'. "Huntly", Silcraft Pty. Ltd., Melbourne

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Letter: 16 March

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c1838

Part of Leake Papers

Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, dated Friday 16 March 18?? regarding the price that the sheep fetched at Spencers Gulf

John Leake

Lady Franklin: opening Ancanthe Museum

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1843

Part of Walker Family Papers

Letter from Lady Franklin to George Washington Walker regarding the opening of the Ancanthe Museum, dated 25 October 1843

Jane Franklin

Accounts of money due & draft letter

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c1820

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Double page from a volume, containing:
a) Accounts of money due from John Terry to Samuel Terry for expenses while in N.S.W., including 10,000 shingles £6.13.4, wheat, meat, wine glasses, tea, boots, 5 yards gingham, boat hire, 'cash going to Parramatta 10 s', 'cash lent at Chapel 1 s'. 1819

(Note: Samuel Terry, a wealthy trader and property owner of N.S.W. (originally transported 1801 from Salford, Lancashire, England, does not appear to have been related to John Terry).

and
b) Draft of letter c1820, probably written by John Terry to his brother in England, gives his reason for leaving Port Jackson and coming to Van Diemen's Land - they could only have a twenty one year lease of their wind-mill at Sydney. He describes his property, mill, forge, stock yard, etc. close by the Derwent, 21 miles from Hobart, and a further 1400 acres 10 miles up the River which included good pasture.

John Terry

Obituaries of George Washington Walker, Tasmania

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1859

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 - 2 September 1959

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1959

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 2 September 1959

Letter Francis Cotton to Anna Maria Cotton 29th June 1868

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1868

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter from Thomas C. Sharp

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1883

Part of Cotton Family Papers

A letter from Thomas Sharp, doctor, to Francis Cotton, containing medical advice for Cotton who was too ill to travel to Hobart to see Sharp. Dated 1883

Francis Cotton

Letter from Bicheno, Colonial Secretary's office

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1850

Part of Walker Family Papers

Letter dated 30th November 1850 from the Colonial Secretary's office signed by James Ebenezer Bicheno regarding a grant of land at the south end of Collins Street Hobart to the Total Abstinence Society.

George Washington Walker

Letters of thanks for condolences on the death of George Washington Walker written by his widow Sarah Benson Walker

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1859

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Letters of thanks for condolences on the death of George Washington Walker written by his widow Sarah Benson Walker. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection.. Page 29

Sarah Benson Walker

Early view of Ackworth School

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Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Early view of Ackworth School by T. Stackhouse, no date. Ackworth School was founded in 1779 by John Fothergill on behalf of The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

Ackworth School

Tankard 1967

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1967

Part of George Wilson Collection

Lead free Kirra pewter tankard, inscribed 'To the Guru from the 1967 Disciples'. Made by Pewter Products P/L, Melbourne, Australia

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Letter: 15 December 1838

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1838

Part of Leake Papers

Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, dated Friday 15 December 1838 regarding a loan of three hundred pounds for wheat

John Leake

Letter from Matt Seal: August 26 1893

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1893

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated August 26, 1893 regarding meeting Mr Les Gatenby and George Mercer near Morningside and another Mr Gatenby and Rod O'Connor at Cressy.

John Leake

Card - 22 December 1959

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1959

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 22 December 1959

Account : October 1819

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1819

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Account including various bills totalling ?1211.17.3, settling all demands between Samuel Terry and John Terry and signed by both parties. Dated 21 October 1819.

John Terry

Birth Certificate : Francis Cotton

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1801

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Birth certificate of Francis Cotton, son of Thomas and Mary Cotton, Middlesex, England, 1801.

Francis Cotton

Birth certificate : Anna Maria Tilney

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1800

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Birth certificate of Anna Maria, daughter of John Shelton Tilney of Moulsham, Chelmsford, County of Essex, shopkeeper and Susanna 21/3/1800.

Anna Maria Cotton

Birth Certificate : Mary Cotton

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1827

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Birth certificate of Mary, daughter of Francis Cotton, carpenter and Anna Maria Cotton in Spitalfields, Middlesex, England, 23/12/1827.

Mary Cotton

Freedom of City of London

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1825

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Record of admission dated 10 February 1825, and affirmation, of Francis Cotton as a Freeman of the City of London (citizen) in the Drapers' Company, having been apprentice of John Farrar citizen and draper.
Note: the drapers' Company is one of the oldest of the City Guilds or Livery Companies. The Drapers were originally makers of woollen cloth, but since the seventeenth century have had little connection with the cloth industry and John Farrar was not actually a draper by trade. F.C. said he was apprenticed as a carpenter etc. (see 132). Freemen were members of their company (or guild) and citizens of
London, but only the "livery men" of the Company (those entitled to wear the Company's livery) had the right to nominate an alderman as a candidate for the office of Lord Mayor each year.

Receipt

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1830

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Receipted account for 1 guinea paid to W.J. Ring for tuition of Master Ralph. Dated 1830

John Terry

Plan for the advocacy of the Total Abstinence Society cause

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1850

Part of Walker Family Papers

List of gentleman and proposed dates for the plan for the advocacy of the Total Abstinence Society cause in connection with the V.D. Land T.A Society at the Prisoners Barracks, Hobart Town up to December 1851 on the second Friday evening in the month at 7 o’clock

George Washington Walker

Tankard 1968

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1968

Part of George Wilson Collection

Super fine lead less pewter tankard, inscribed 'Presented to Mr George Wilson, Coach, by University Under 19 Premiers 1968'. Inscription on base: 'Good on you "George!" "Lang may your lum reek" (Scottish, literally translates to "Long may your chimney smoke!", signifying "may you live long"). Huntly. Made in Australia by Silcraft Pty. Ltd., Melbourne

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Letter from Matt Seal: October 29 1893

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1893

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated October 29, 1893 asking for a photograph.

John Leake

Ticket for admission to Centenary celebration

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1879

Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Ticket for admission to Centenary celebration for Mrs. Sophia Watson, 26 and 27 June 1879.

Letter from architect Edward Rowntree to George Washington Walker

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1858

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Letter from architect Edward Rowntree to George Washington Walker regarding the new Savings Bank building. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 27

George Washington Walker

Letter - 8 April 1960

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1960

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Typed letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 8 April 1960

Phrenologist report : Francis Cotton

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1856

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Phrenology report dated 1856 by Archibald S. Hamilton on Francis Cotton who assumed the name William Thompson and the dress of a 'seafaring man' so as to prevent if possible, any personal knowledge or bias through an oral report.'

Francis Cotton

Personal account of God's goodness

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Francis Cotton's personal account of God's goodness to him, including his upbringing and his readmission to the Friends during Backhouse and Walker's mission.

Francis Cotton

Notes on Francis and Anna Maria Cotton from London Meeting

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1974

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Research by Edward Milligan into the history of Francis and Anna Maria Cotton's exclusion (disownment) from the Society of Friends entitled 'Notes from London Meeting (Devonshire House and Southwark) on Francis and Anna Maria Cotton'. The envelope is marked 'sealed until January 1989' with a note from the donor Nancie Hewitt 'to be put under seal for 15 years or until death of Margie Robey whichever is the sooner'.

Edward Milliagan

Architectural tracing

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nd

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Part of an architectural drawing, possibly of the first Friends meeting house.

Letter and statement of account respecting the Temperance Halls transfer

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1852

Part of Walker Family Papers

Copy of a letter signed G.W. Walker and statement of account respecting the Temperance Halls and transfer to the V.D.L. Total Abstinence Society for the building fund

George Washington Walker

Letter from Matt Seal: December 21 1893

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1893

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, from Hobart, dated December 21, 1893 thanking her very much for the photograph and telling her about the grand fancy dress ball to be held in the Exhibition Building on the 4th of the New Year.

John Leake

Photograph of Mrs. Sarah Hammond

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1857

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Photograph of Mrs. Sarah Hammond, youngest daughter of the Reverend Joseph Benson and sister of Ann Benson, aged 62.
From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 10

Sarah Hammond

Centenary hymn and song sheet

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Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Centenary hymn and song sheet, inscribed T. Watson.

Receipt : December 1832 - January 1833

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1832-1833

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Receipt dated December 1832 - January 1833 for delivery of 500 lb flour by boat.

John Terry

Letter - 29 July 1960

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1960

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 29 July 1960

Note: 2 June 1840

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1840

Part of Leake Papers

Handwritten promissory note signed by William Wood, Hawksridge, dated 2 June 1840 for the sum of one hundred pounds, due September 5. Stamped in black ink The Commercial Bank Launceston No. 16138

John Leake

Presentation bucket

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1975

Part of George Wilson Collection

Silver plated presentation bucket, inscribed 'The George Wilson Award for outstanding service to the Tasmanian Rugby Union. Presented on behalf of Australian Universities Rugby men by R.A.O. Martin and R.L. Newman as a token of the esteem and affection held for George Wilson over the period 1947-1975. Hobart Tasmania March 1975' On base: Kenson EP A1

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Note: 10 June 1838

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1840

Part of Leake Papers

Handwritten promissory note signed by William Wood, Hawksridge, dated 2 June 1840 for the sum of one hundred pounds, due September 5. Stamped in black ink The Commercial Bank Launceston No. 16137

John Leake

Letter from Matt Seal: March 3 1894

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1894

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Woorara, Buninyong, Victoria, dated March 4, 1894

John Leake

Land valuation

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1865

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Francis Cotton to assessors, dated 1865, that land valuations of Kelvedon and Grange too high

Francis Cotton

Letter from George Washington Walker to James Backhouse Walker

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1856

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Letter from George Washington Walker in Hobart to his son James Backhouse Walker, expressing his desire to meet him in Melbourne on his return from England after attending school there. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 36a

George Washington Walker

Letter - 24 October 1960

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1960

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 24 October 1960

State of the flock

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1825-1828

Part of Andrew Downie Papers

State of the flock for the years 1825-1828. Shepherd's notes of sheep numbers, branding, sales etc.

Andrew Downie

Account : 1833

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1833

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Account dated March-September 1833 for cloth, blankets, clothing, etc. bought by John Terry of J.W. Robertson of Hobart Town.

John Terry

Letter to Sir William Denison

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1854

Part of Walker Family Papers

Copy of a letter to Sir William Denison relative to a site for the Temperance Hall

George Washington Walker

Photograph of right wing of Ackworth School

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1879

Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Photograph of right wing of school with pupils and staff members, no date (possibly 1879?)

Ackworth School

Tankard

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n.d.

Part of George Wilson Collection

Leadless pewter tankard, with inscription 'T.U.R.U.F.C., Presented to George Wilson, in appreciation'. Huntly, Sllcraft Pty. Ltd., Melbourne

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Prospective buyers : Ponsonby Vale

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1867-1868

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Authority of executor G.F. Story to sell and notes on auctioneers etc (28/3/68); inquiry from Thomas Hamilton; note of minimum price acceptable to the family; G.F. Story to F. Cotton: place not sold and so advertised to be let, rough draft plan and notes of terms of lease; solicitors Allport & Roberts' account respecting sale (1867-1868).
A letter from GF Story to Francis Cotton, from Kelvedon 20 June 1868. The letter concerns the sale of a property at Ponsonby Vale and its prospective buyers.

Joseph William Story

Diary - South Africa to Van Diemen's Land

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1840

Part of Walker Family Papers

Handwritten journal of George Washington Walker of his voyage from South Africa to Van Diemen's Land and marriage to Sarah Benson Walker

George Washington Walker

Note: 10 June 1838

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1840

Part of Leake Papers

Handwritten promissory note signed by William Wood, Hawksridge, dated 2 June 1840 for the sum of one hundred pounds, due September 6. Stamped in black ink The Commercial Bank Launceston No. 16613

John Leake

Letter : November 1833

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1833

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Letter dated 27 November 1833 from George Dixon, Green Valley, concerning interest due.

John Terry

Photograph of large group in historic costumes

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Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Photograph of large group in historic costumes, no date (possibly 1914?)

Bottle of wine

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1986

Part of George Wilson Collection

Green bottle of red wine, with cork in. Label reads: 'University Rugby Club Red 1986. George Wilson, the Club patron, with black and white photo, 1983 under. Cabernet Sauvignon. An elegant red for the true red man and Club supporter, eminently suitable for imminent consumption or short term cellaring

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Letter from Matt Seal: August 26 1894

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1894

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated August 26 , 1894

John Leake

Memorandum

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1854

Part of Walker Family Papers

Memorandum regarding the location and the construction of the Temperance Hall at the end of Murry and Davey Street, Hobart dated 1854 and signed George Washington Walker

George Washington Walker

First two books on Tasmanian geography : An Unrecorded Hobart Town Gazette : Part II

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1958

Part of Edmund Morris Miller Collection

Paper read before a General Meeting of the Tasmanian Historical Research Association on 8th August 1958. Titled Part II : First two books on Tasmanian geography by Jeffreys (1820) and Evans (1822); with comments on Jeffreys plagiarism of Evans work and Wentworth's contributions to it.

Edmund Morris Miller

Christmas card- 13 December 1960

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1960

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Christmas card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 13 December 1960

Letter - 11 December 1960

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1960

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 11 December 1960

Minutes of meeting

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1854

Part of Walker Family Papers

Minutes of an overflow meeting held in promotion of National Temperance in the Infant School Room, Murray street on the evening of Thursday 6th July 1854. Address delivered by David Blair on the important subject of "National Temperance". George W Walker in the chair.

George Washington Walker

Correspondence with James MacArthur

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1859

Part of William Henty Collection

Correspondence with James MacArthur dated 10 February 1859. Asking "your friendly aid" in seeking appointment to Mr Noyes' post during Noyes' leave of absence.

William Henty

Letter: 7 April 1841

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1841

Part of Leake Papers

Undated letter regarding 40 bushels of oats

John Leake

Letter from Matt Seal: November 12 1894

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1894

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated November 12, 1898, regarding request for a new photo, the shearers strike and his pony Monkey

John Leake

Baptismal certificate

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1833

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Certified copy of the record of baptism in the Chapelry of Bolton and Redmire, Co. York, England, of Ralph, son of John Terry, miller and Martha Terry, dated 5 March 1815.

John Terry

Establishment of the Hobart Town Savings Bank

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1845

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Meeting held on 15th January 1845 to establish a savings bank in Hobart Town, Van Diemen's Land. It was unanimously resolved that it be called " The Hobart Town Savings Bank" Includes a list of trustees. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 26a

George Washington Walker

Letter - 31 January 1961

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1961

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 31 January 1961

Photograph of group in historic costumes

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Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Photograph of group in historic costumes, no date (possibly 1914?)

Letter : Robert Mather to his daughter Sarah Benson Walker

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1841

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Letter from Robert Mather to his daughter Sarah Benson Walker who was waiting for the birth of her first child. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 14

Robert Mather

Letter - 15 May 1961

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1961

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 15 May 1961

Letter from Matt Seal: January 6 1895

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1895

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated January 6, 1895, telling of New Year parties at the neighbouring stations and thanking her for the photo and the calendar

John Leake

Farm sowing record

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1869-1882

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

Farm sowing record dated 1869 - 1882

John Terry

Photograph of Centre Library

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1914

Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Photograph of the Centre Library at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images produced by E.T.W. Dennis & Sons Ltd. Art Printers, 42 Holborn Viaduct. London E.C. Works, Scarborough

Ackworth School

Letter: 13 June 1841

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1841

Part of Leake Papers

Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated 13 june 1841 requesting subscriptions to the school in Hobart town to be called the Archdeacon Hutchins school for the instruction (as I have been informed) of the lower classes, and under the control of the chief minister of the English church in this colony: The subscriptions range from £10.10 downwards if you or others incline to subscribe

John Leake

Constitution and Laws of the Van Diemen’s Land Liquor Law League

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1854

Part of Walker Family Papers

Constitution and Laws of the Van Diemen’s Land Liquor Law League agreed upon at a meeting of the Members convened for that purpose, and for the confirmation of appointments to office held in the Temperance Hall, Bathurst Street on the 8th August 1854.

George Washington Walker

Notes of purchases and sheep sold for meat

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1825-1836

Part of Andrew Downie Papers

Notes of purchases and sheep sold for meat 1825-1836.

Andrew Downie

Letter from Matt Seal: April 29 1895

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1895

Part of Leake Papers

Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated April 26, 1895, telling of fighting bushfires at Dunrobin and fly fishing and camping up and down the Glenelg River

John Leake

Letter and memorial on the death of Ann Mather

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1831

Part of Walker Family Papers 2007

Letter and memorial on the death of Ann Mather by her daughter Sarah Benson Mather, Van Diemen's Land, 1831. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 21

Ann Mather

The Mercury, Hobart, 26 April 1892

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1892

Part of Marshall and Terry Family Papers

The Mercury, 26 April 1892, including notice of the death of Ralph Terry of Lachlan Mills, New Norfolk, on the 25 April 1892.

John Terry

Card - 30 April 1962

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1962

Part of John Hargrave : letters from Olive Pink

Card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 30 April 1962

Photograph of the Chemical Laboratory at Ackworth School

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1914

Part of Miscellaneous Quaker Papers

Photograph of the Chemical Laboratory and pupils at the Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images produced by E.T.W. Dennis & Sons Ltd. Art Printers, 42 Holborn Viaduct. London E.C. Works, Scarborough

Ackworth School

Letter: 15 August 1841

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1841

Part of Leake Papers

Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated 15 August 1841 regarding no chance of his sons being able to raise any of the money which I borrowed and advanced to them for Port Philip – Idetermined on selling his land at the Windfalls or part of the Estate

John Leake

Photograph of Rolleston House, Canterbury University College, 1926

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1926

Part of George Wilson Collection

Black and white, mounted photograph. 'Canterbury University College, Rolleston House, 1926'. By Standish & Preece, Photographers, 244 High Street, Christchurch

George Thomas Jamieson Wilson

Copy of circular addressed to candidates at elections

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1855

Part of Walker Family Papers

Copy of circular addressed to candidates at elections. Letter to Arthur Perry (Member of the Legislative Council) dated 5 March 1855 from the committee of the Tasmanian Temperance and Total Abstinence Association bringing to his consideration the very demoralising effect of treating Electors with intoxicating drinks and the vile system of supplying the means of drunkenness and debauchery at elections

George Washington Walker

On the love of our country

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1804

Part of Knopwood Sermons

Manuscript of sermon preached by Rev. Knopwood entitles "On the love of our country"
Preached before the Honble Allen Hyde Gardner Cap HM ship Resolution of [illegible] – June 1801, Camp Sullivan Cove Van Diemen’s Land May 13 - 1804
137 Psalm – 5 verse If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.

Robert Knopwood

Letter : Thomas Cotton to son, Francis Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Francis to Anna Maria : 1871

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1871

Part of Cotton Family Papers

View of the brig 'Harriot'

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c1806

Part of Lane Papers

View of the brig 'Harriot', Benjamin Lane commander chased onshore near Calais at 6am by his BMS the 'Misqueter' of 18 guns on 30 January 1806. Water colour sketch showing two ships sailing; one carrying guns and flying the British blue ensign, and the other unarmed nearer the shore and some of the crew apparently about to land by rowing boat. Harbour and gun battery and houses in the background. Signed 'B. Lane, Great Yarmouth'. Note in corner: Verdun.

Benjamin Lane

Diaries of Jorgen Jorgensen

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1826-1827

Part of Meston Papers

Copies of diaries of Jorgen Jorgensen, including Journey to Ouse Plateau, Repat of Jorgensen to V.D.L. Co. on route between Hobart and Circular Head, and Journal kept while exploring from Circular Head to the Pieman River, 1826-7.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Reminiscences of Sarah Benson Walker

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1844

Part of Walker Family Papers

Sarah Benson Walker's reminiscences of her life in Hobart Town as recorded by her son James Backhouse Walker. It includes narrative of the voyage out, and descriptions of Hobart in the very early period, information about Hobart personalities as well as the story of Sarah Benson Walker's life

James Backhouse Walker

Invoice : Story and Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Farewell to Earlham

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1863

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter: 24 February 1834

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1834

Part of Leake Papers

Letter written by William Wood dated 24 February 1834 regarding tickets of leave

John Leake

North Tasman Gold Mining Company

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1881

Part of Edward le Rossignol: Scrip certificates

One scrip certificate issued by the North Tasman Gold Mining Company Registered, North Mount Cameron, Tasmania. Registered under "The mining Companies Limited Liability Act", 1869. The certificate certified that Edward le Rossignold is a member of the above named company and hold ten shares on each of which the sum of eleven shillings and threepence has been paid. Progressive number of shares 15242-15251. Number of issue 1014 . Three stamp duty stamps affixed. Blue one penny, red threepence and purple sixpence. All with an image of a platypus.