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Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from W. Walpole of Brown's River, dated 12 December 1835. Purchase of oil and casks.
George Meredith
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Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from W. Walpole of Brown's River, dated 12 December 1835. Purchase of oil and casks.
George Meredith
Correspondence : Magistracy : George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Correspondence regarding George Meredith's magistracy
George Meredith
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from Abraham C. Flower dates,17 January 1835. Purchased 4 room cottage for 13 years for £50 - sending title as security.
Abraham Charles Flower
Thomas Cotton and his brother Francis
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Corresponcence between Thomas Cotton and his brother Francis dated 1835, 1856, & 1865
Francis Cotton to brother Thomas: goods shipped, surgical instruments sold (see also 47), Samuel Cook, Theophilus Pollard married again, James Backhouse and G.W. Walker, cattle dieing, 30 grazing on William Lyne's marsh, harvest good (1835, letter addressed to Evans & Co. surgical instrument makers "for Thomas Cotton, junr."); Thomas Cotton to Francis Cotton.: Heather Bell shipment, George E. Broadbent efg'rating to be near James and Fanny Dickinson, Samuel Cook, death of Aunt "Hill" (1856); Thomas Ball retired
doorkeeper of Stoke Newington Friends' Meeting, nephew's business well, Anna Maria "joins with me in greeting" (1865); death notice of Thomas Cotton (1876).
Letters between Thomas Cotton in London and his brother Francis. The first one, written in 1835, was addressed to Evans & Co. surgical instrument makers in London for Thomas Cotton junior. Francis talks about goods shipped, surgical instruments sold, Samuel Cook, Theophilus Pollard married again, James Backhouse and George Washington Walker, cattle dying, thirty grazing on William Lyne's marsh and a good harvest. The fragment of a letter to Francis mentions a shipment on the 'Heather Bell' and a letter of 1856 from Thomas to Francis mentions George E. Broadbent emigrating to be near James and Fanny Dickinson, Samuel Cook and the death of Aunt 'Hill'. A letter from Thomas to Francis of 1865 mentions Thomas Ball retired doorkeeper of Stoke Newington Friends' Meeting, a nephew's business doing well and Anna Maria joining with him in sending greetings. Finally there is a Remembrance Card on the death of Thomas Cotton junior in 1876.
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from A.M. Flaherty dated 1836-37,
To Mary M.: thanks God for her good health for 66 years, general news. Copy of letter from George Meredith to Mrs. F., Diss, Norfolk, U.K.: happy to spare a little aid for her, his marriage prior to departure for V.D.L., praise of wife, news of Mrs.F's former pupils George jr., Charles, Sarah.(1837). Letter to George's brother Henry about payment of increased annuity, pleased that family dear to her now extricated from former difficulties (1836).
George Meredith
Children's Schooling : correspondence
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith and his wife, Mary, regarding their children's schooling.
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from T.W. Rowlands to Joseph Archer & George Meredith dated 13 January 1836. Judgement against them at suit of Nathaniel Thornton, payment £564 . 17. 4. debt due to Mrs Moore
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Maria Meredith to parents dated 1837 - 1841. Letters from school or, later, her sisters' homes in Hobart from Maria Meredith (1824-1882) to her mother, Mary Meredith, and one to her father: school under Mrs Charlotte Betts, music lessons with Mrs Logan, new governess Mrs Home (July 1838), request to have singing lessons from Mrs Elliott (Oct 1841), health - influenza and erysipelas (Nov. 1837); family: birthday of Sabina Bell [niece] (May 1837), christening party of Charles Crofton Boyes (Dec. 1838); shopping for clothes etc.for mother and brothers and sisters, wax doll for Fanny's birthday (Nov. 1841); friends: Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs Dobson, Gregsons, Alfred Stephens married Miss Bedford (July 1838); dances, Government House functions, horticultural show (Oct. 1841).grand regatta to be in December (Oct. 1838).
Maria Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from Jane Patterson dated 13 Nov., and 16 Dec. 1837. Could instruct in French, Italian and Spanish languages and "the usual routine of a popular English education, including astronomy and the use of the globes", 18 years experience, salary £60 plus washing and travel expenses. (First letter addressed to Mrs Boyes).
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Clara Meredith c. 1837-9 from school with Mrs Betts to her father George Meredith, written in French to show how she is improving, referring also to arithmetic, use of globes, dancing, music
Clara Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from Charlotte Betts dated 1837 and 1839. Letter from Maria enclosed, Maria better from influenza and erysipelas, fees, Maria would have a mother's care (Nov., Dec. 1837); fees due, Fanny and Clara's letters, Clara needs cold cream for face (4 Oct 1839). Also 2 bills for tuition, dressmaking and dancing lessons from Mr Dyer (15 Dec. 1837,30 Sept. 1839)
George Meredith
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Notes of answers to queries, written on Letter from Major Turner Police Office. relating to amount of damages for cattle trespass in Shaw v. Meredith dated 1837.
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Collection consist of some of John and Maria Meredith's family correspondence, correspondence with their children, relatives and friends
John Meredith
General Correspondence : 82 to 125
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters received 1838 - 1883. Letters to Francis Cotton from friends, neighbours etc, many referring to the Society of Friends, some also addressed to Anna Maria Cotton
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from George Bowes dated 17 October 1838. Green Bank: potatoes, Constable Macdonald's behaviour. F.C.'s reply cross -written over letter: spiritual riches.
Francis Cotton
Miscellaneous farm records and accounts :40 to 65
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Miscellaneous farm records, business correspondence and accounts
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Suit for debt of £250 owed by Francis Cotton to William Woollett of Waterloo Point dated August 1838; sale contract: stock, farm equipment and household furniture (listed) from William Woollett to Francis Cotton for £115
Francis Cotton
Occurrences at Apsley River Farm
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Occurrences at Apsley River Farm dated 28 May 1838. Memorandum of magistrates finding an assigned servant to Mr Lynes in Charles Meredith's hut and conduct of John Lyne.
George Meredith
Louisa Meredith to Mary Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Louisa Meredith (Mrs Bell) to Mary Meredith dated 17 Oct 1839. Louisa to stepmother on her husband's illness, family, Mrs Charles [L.A. Meredith], Gregsons, Kermode thrown from gig.
Louisa Meredith
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Summons for trespass against Robert Webber, dated March 1839.
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters to George Meredith to his wife, Mary, from M. Grantham dated 1840-1841. From Cambria to Mrs Meredith in Hobart: young ladies pleased with their dresses, John 's things, needed "delicate mittens", cotton, calico, cinnamon, black pepper, carpet broom; young ladies quite well and no vigilance would be spared but progress in their studies likely to be slow in Mrs. M.'s absence as she had less time; dinner times, needed "Cobbit's Grammar"; unable to acquire needlewoman but understood there were some in last prison ship. Also account of goods had by Miss Grantham placed to Mrs Meredith's account, including clothing, material, tooth brushes and tooth powder, ink, book of poems, slate writing paper and note of her salary £63 . 1Os
George Meredith
Letter from James Backhouse, York
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters received from James Backhouse, York, 1840, 1848, 1859 & 1865 regarding Society of Friends, Cape Town (1840), doubts propriety of disowning members who marry non-Friends otherwise suitable (1847), attended Yearly Meeting with sister Elizabeth and niece Sarah Jane Backhouse, stayed with son-in-law Joseph Crosfield, transfer of title to Hobart Meeting House - clause in will conveys it to trustees (1859).
Francis Cotton
Emily Mousset to Sarah Westall (Meredith) Poynter
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Emily Mousset to Sarah Westall (Meredith) Poynter dated 24 May 1841 regarding family
Sarah Westall Meredith
Miscellaneous farm records and accounts
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Miscellaneous farm records dated1841 to 1881. John Greaves (or Gleave), shepherd, contract 1841 with note of dismissal for
neglect of duties (1842), also rough note about sheep numbers and Gleave's neglect of duties with lambs, shearing and boundary fence 1842 (G.F.Story's hand writing); F.W. Stieglitz inquiry about sheep advertised for sale (21 April 1855); liver fluke:
draft answers to queries (ND}; Synnot Brothers advert for chartered vessel to convey wool and other produce to Melbourne (1881}.
Francis Cotton
The papers of William Johnstone consists a copy of his diary of the voyage to Launceston on board the "Arab" November 1841 - March 1842 and of material in relation to the business of Johnstone & Wilmot, general merchant, importer of wines, spirits & cigars established in Launceston in 1842
William Johnstone
Diary of a voyage to Launceston
Part of Johnstone & Wilmot Papers
Copy of William Johnstone's diary of his voyage to Launceston, dated November 1841 to March 1842 on board the barque "Arab".
William Johnstone
Part of Tasmanian Newspaper Collection
Two copies of the Omnibus which was a merchant's, tradesman's, auctioneer's and general advertiser and shipping gazette.
Published Tuesday & Friday, gratis, at the Courier office, Hobart by William Gore Elliston
• No. 149 Nov. 10 1843
• No. 150 Nov. 14 1843
Tasmanian Newspaper Collection
Collection of some Tasmanian and one United Kingdom newspapers dating from 1843 through to 1975 documenting significant occasions. Eg. Jubilee supplement, Bothwell Centenarian, Extraordinary edition of the Mercury
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Labour and order book dated.1844 to 1846. Including notes of sheep; sawyers and wood; labourers' wages, rations, tobacco and clothing. entries include Henry Pickering, James Harris £10 pa, James O'Daly, Hugh Fullam £9 pa., David Akin £9 pa., Alexander Dougal £10 pa., John Spencer £12 pa., Walter Thompson £20 pa., Timothy Coleman, James MacMillan, Mary Crofton, Ann Sullivan; produce etc shipped to R. Mather by "Mary Ann"
Francis Cotton
Farm & Estate accounts and stock records : 34 to 39
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Notes books and folios detailing farm & estate accounts and stock record. Notation of wages, rations, sheep, orchard and dairy etc.
Francis Cotton
St. Mark's Church of England, Pontville: Miscellaneous Pamphlets Collection
Collection consists of miscellaneous printes papers, pamphlets and xeroxed copies of documents relating to St. Mark's Church of England, Pontville, Tasmania.
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pontville
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from Samuel Cook, Adelaide, dated 19 January 1845. South Australia, Jacob Hayn's goats and copper mines, J. Hayne married sister of Baker a director of Bank of Australia, Quakers, taking a run on Murray River for pigs and fish.
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Receipts for payment for meat suppled
George Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Receipts for payment for meat supplied to military and convict establishments during 1845
George Meredith
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Documents relating to the Grange Property dated 1846 – 1855. Francis Cotton's correspondence relating to the purchase of the Grange estate) including: copies of letters from Charles Swanston (1846) letter from J.L. Gellibrand offering Grange Farm on the same terms as agreed with Swanston, ie. £4000 at 5% (27 May 1850); letters from Thomas Young, solicitor, relating to the survey of the land, original grantees and application by Gellibrand and Bethune for part of the estate (Oct., Nov. 1854).·copy of letter to Surveyor General (31 Oct. 1854) and to Colonial Secretary (25 Aug. 1855 . Also rough note of history of F. Cotton's purchase of the Grange, uncertain boundaries and "proposals for the occupation of the Grange Estate” (Joseph to have the part known as the Bend and the Big River about 3000 acres, Henry to have remainder of estate and Crown land upwards of 5000 acres)
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Documents relating to the Grange Property dated 1846 – 1855. Francis Cotton's correspondence relating to the purchase of the Grange estate) including: copies of letters from Charles Swanston (1846) letter from J.L. Gellibrand offering Grange Farm on the same terms as agreed with Swanston, ie. £4000 at 5% (27 May 1850); letters from Thomas Young, solicitor, relating to the survey of the land, original grantees and application by Gellibrand and Bethune for part of the estate (Oct., Nov. 1854).·copy of letter to Surveyor General (31 Oct. 1854) and to Colonial Secretary (25 Aug. 1855 . Also rough note of history of F. Cotton's purchase of the Grange, uncertain boundaries and "proposals for the occupation of the Grange Estate” (Joseph to have the part known as the Bend and the Big River about 3000 acres, Henry to have remainder of estate and Crown land upwards of 5000 acres)
Francis Cotton
Colonial Times and the Tasmanian
Part of Tasmanian Newspaper Collection
Four newspapers, Colonnial Times and the Tasmanian published by John Campbell Macdougall, Collins St., Hobart.
• 23 June 1846
• 20 Sept 1854
• 24 Dec 1855
• 4 Jan 1856
John Campbell Macdougall
Grange Property : Charles Swanston
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Copies of letters from Charles Swanston relating to the Grange Property dated 1846
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Documents relating to the Grange Property dated 1846 – 1855. Francis Cotton's correspondence relating to the purchase of the Grange estate) including: copies of letters from Charles Swanston (1846) letter from J.L. Gellibrand offering Grange Farm on the same terms as agreed with Swanston, ie. £4000 at 5% (27 May 1850); letters from Thomas Young, solicitor, relating to the survey of the land, original grantees and application by Gellibrand and Bethune for part of the estate (Oct., Nov. 1854).·copy of letter to Surveyor General (31 Oct. 1854) and to Colonial Secretary (25 Aug. 1855 . Also rough note of history of F. Cotton's purchase of the Grange, uncertain boundaries and "proposals for the occupation of the Grange Estate” (Joseph to have the part known as the Bend and the Big River about 3000 acres, Henry to have remainder of estate and Crown land upwards of 5000 acres)
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: Anna Maria (Cotton) Mather 1848, January-February 1856. To Mother: the children, Anna very active, servant leaving, free girls difficult to obtain, Esther Mather delighted with shells (11 September1848); to Father: hopes his health improved and not affected by South Australian heat, Sarah Ball going to England, Baby still alive but very emaciated ; to Mother: she must be lonely without Mary and with Father away so long, baby a mere shadow, Joseph harrassed with Steam Company's affairs
Francis Cotton
Part of Leake Papers
Two pen sketches of Rosedale showing tower and weather vane, porticos and terraces, conservatory, stables etc, gardens. Drawn by John Travis Leake, c1850 - 1854
John Travis Leake
Grange Property : Letter from Thomas Lloyd Gellibrand
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter to Francis Cotton from Thomas Lloyd Gellibrand offering Grange Farm on the same terms as agreed with Charles Swanston, ie 4000 pounds at 5%, Tasmania, 27th May, 1850.
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from John Grant of Tullochgorm to John Meredith also letters from Maria Hammond to John Meredith prior to their marriage
John Meredith
Minutes of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce 1851-1877
Part of Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Minutes of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce. Signed minutes, beginning with the inaugural meeting of 3 February 1851 and first formal meeting of 10 February 1851, including names of members. Includes monthly meetings of directors and general meetings. Some news cuttings of notices of meeting stuck inside binding.
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
James Grant snr. to John Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Correspondence between James Grant senior and John Meredith written between 1851 and 1856. James Grant of Tullochgorurn: aprroved of John Meredith's choice of Maria Hammond who had been under his guardianship from infancy although she had relatives in Hobart but not necessary to communicate with them (1851); management of Tulloch gorum, Garth and Melrose, cape barley (1852); James junior may become tenant of Tullochgorum-at present away at North Down (1856)
John Meredith
Collection consists of one folio leather bound minute book and other material relating to the Chamber of Commerce including annual reports and handbooks and directories.
Minutes are incomplete, but annual reports or annual handbooks are complete from 1910 -1984.
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Maria Hammond to John Meredith
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Long, heavily cross-written letters from Maria at Tullochgorum to John, mainly at Oaklands Mount Gambier, of family and general news such as:- visitors and friends; Bishop and Mrs Nixon (10 Apr., 2 May), Mrs Nixon's baby died (20 May), Nixon's "charge" (23 May); Fanny M. played backgammon with Mr Bell (2 May); Archdeacon and Mrs Davies (5 May); James and Charlotte Grant's wedding and honeymoon (2 May), to live at Melrose (8 May, 23 May, 5 June), Melrose House burnt down (5 Aug. 11 Aug.); Mary Scott marrying Swedish count (8 May, 20 May, 31 May, 16 July, 18 Aug.); trading ship "City of Sydney" (15 Apr.); screw steamer "City of Melbourne" (23 May); election (5 May); gold (31 May, 5 June, 11 Aug.); visit to Campbell Town (16 June); visits to Cambria; George Meredith (J.M.'s father) better (16 June, 30 June); dined at Government House (30 June); Governor's visit (5 Aug, 18 Aug.); Glover's sketch book sold for 10 or 15 guineas (30 June). Also preparations for wedding on 2 October: Bishop's services promised, J.M.'s brother Edwin invited (22
Sept) and reply from John M. from Observatory, Hobart: commissions, furniture, Bishop Nixon to dine tomorrow when "everything will be arranged".
John Meredith
Minutes of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Part of Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Incomplete minutes of the meetings of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the period 1851-1939
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Reports of Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Part of Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Various reports including handbooks and annual reports of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce for the period 1851 to 1984. Also includes Rules and Constitution dated 1851 & 1854.
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Consist of John and Meredith's family correspondence, correspondence with their children, relatives and friends
John Meredith
Reports of Hobart Chamber of Commerce 1852-1869
Part of Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Printed reports of directors of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, including names of officers and members, bound with copies of reports of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce for the years 1854, 1855, 1858, 1859, 1860 & 1869. Also included are Rules and Constitution for the years 1851 & 1854. Printed copies, bound with Abstracts of Council relating to Port and Customs regulations and with Reports
• Half yearly report 1852
• Annual reports 1855-1864, 1869
• Reports for 1870-1909 missing
Hobart Chamber of Commerce
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters from Caroline (Mrs James) Grant addressed to "My dear son John": Talbots of Malahide lost baby, servants, new clergyman, life on farm (1852); J.M.'s knee, backgammon (1856); birthday, J.M.'s second child (1857); family, birth of J.M.'s third son (1859); J.M.'s fourth son (1865).
John Meredith
1853-55: Journal of farming operations at Kelvedon
Part of Cotton Family Papers
"Journal of farming operations at Kelvedon with other remarkable incidents" written by James Backhouse Cotton , 1853-1855
Francis Cotton
Wages, rations and stores accounts
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Volumes noting wages, rations and stores accounts dated 1853 to 1861. Includes Cotton sons, first volume has index of names
Francis Cotton
George Meredith to daughter Fanny
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from George Meredith to his daughter Fanny dated 24 Dec. 1853 - As "Miss Meredith" considered to be the mistress of the house and so expected to be at home when visitors were received; Miss Grant's marriage; Mrs John expecting to be confined in January; Mrs Charles avoids Cambria. Endorsed with note from E. Dyer about key and pencilled verse.
George Meredith
Grange Property : Surveyor General
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Copy of letter to the Surveyor General dated 31 October 1854
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Two letters from Rose Grant to Fanny Meredith dated 14 January 1854, and 1 February 1854. Written from Tullochgorum: John's scarlet fever, pleased with contents of trunk, Maria liked her things - bonnet very ladylike and becoming - dresses fit well, day fixed for 9 February [? marriage] - bishop to perform ceremony, Miss Meadows bridesmaid, afraid to have Fanny and John in case James and Charlotte's children take it (?scarlet fever), Maria's little boy, Montague's visit. Cross-written.
Rose Grant
Grange Property : Thomas Young, solicitor
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Copies of letters from Thomas Young, solicitor, relating to the survey of the land, original grantees, and application by Gellibrand and Bethune for part of the estate dated October and November 1854·
Francis Cotton
William Knibb Morris Collection
Collection consists of papers, personal correspondence and photographs relating to William Knibb Morris and his family.
William Knibb Morris
Grange Property : Colonial Secretary
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter to Colonial Secretary dated 25 August 1855.
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from James Dixon dated 1855. Sheep sales, Russian War. Also printed statement on emigration (1847)
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Rough, traced plans including:
(1) Rocky Hill grant and leases
(2) Sandspit River leases and grants (Glover, Mather, Radcliffe) 1855
(3) Grange, Moulting Lagoon (Amos and Cotton, crap of printed plan)
(4) Belmont (showing roads from Campbll Town to Swansea and Avoca to Swansea, Swan River)
(5) Oyster beds, Spring bay 1862 (by Ram Island, opposite Buxton property, information from ''an oyster man" Thomas Williams. Tracing signed "A.T.M.('?) 16/4/62"
(6) Miscellaneous including Cotton purchases (much torn), lot numbers (unidentified), line of a ?road unidentified).
7) South Australia. (including Adelaide, Lake Alexandrina, Burra Mines, Mt. Barker, Wanstead, Yorke Peninsula)
8) Schouten Island showing allotments and coal shafts.
Francis Cotton
Part of St. Mark's Church of England, Pontville: Miscellaneous Pamphlets Collection
Bishop's letter 'to the lay members of the Church of England in the Diocese of Tasmania', with extracts from his charge to the clergy, reports of the sustentation committees, and list of clergy.
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pontville
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Farm journal for Kelvedon, January 1856 to February 1859. A journal recording farming activities at 'Kelvedon', the Cotton family's property near Swansea on the East Coast of Tasmania. George Fordyce Story lived with the Cottons at Kelvedon and contributed to their farming efforts. The journal contains monthly records for 1856 - 1859 describing the management of crops and livestock, as well as important family events. Kept by Edward Octavius cotton
Francis Cotton
Photograph of Westcott's Bookshop and circulating library
Part of Dallas Collection
Photograph of Westcott's Bookshop and circulating library, Collins Street, Hobart. Standing outside are Mr Westcott and a little girl, Till, wearing a pinafore. The photograph shows the shop of John Andrew, Bellhanger. The photograph was made by the University photographer from an original 'stereoscopic' photograph (i.e two adjacent photographs mounted on card to be viewed through a special viewer), made by S. Clifford, Hobart Town. The original was endorsed 'The little girl with pinafore Auntie Till, Dad in his
shirt sleeves standing next to her. Fitzgerald's building now; M. Westcott 4.7.32'.
In this photograph street numbers are not visible. Westcott's circulating library sign is shown on the middle shop in a two-storey brick building, with three shops. The shop on the right has the sign 'Depot Christian Knowledge Society'. The shop on the left has a sign, part of which can be read under a magnifying glass as 'wool warehouse', and underneath on the shop lintel is a faint sign which may include the word 'bookseller" On the right of the photograph a small weatherboard shop bears the sign 'Andrew, Bellhanger'. - W. Westcott of 63 Collins Street, advertised new and second-hand books and a circulating library in Wood's Tasmanian Almanac, 1856 (p.126). The same advertisement appears in Walch's Tasmanian Almanac, 1864, but in the 1865 Almanac the address is given as 63 & 65 Collins Street. However, Hull's Hobart Town Directory, 1859 lists W. Westcott as 65 Collins Street', (65 being apparently the middle shop), so possibly both premises were already occupied by Westcott. By 1871 it had become Westcott's Circulating Library, 63, 65 &67 Collins Street. In 1879 the advertisement read (Westcott, Beedham & Co. circulating library and importers of books, stationery and music', The last advertisement in Walch's almanac appeared in 1881. The Christian Knowledge Society (Tasmanian Auxiliary, President the Lord Bishop of Tasmania}, for which Westcott acted as depository was first listed in Walch's Almanac under (Societies and Institutions) in 1869 (p. 132). John Andrew, Bellhanger, Collins Street, advertised in Wood's Almanac in 1856 (p. 148L and is listed in HuWs Hobart Town Directory of 1859 at 61 Colllns Street. He does not appear in Walch's Almanac of 1863 or any later date, nor was he listed in Macphail's National Directory of Tasmania, 1867-68. S. Clifford, photographer, Liverpool Street, Hobart Town (photographer of album and stereographic portraits, private buildings, shipping, monuments....L advertised in Walch's Almanac of 1864 (p. 43) and again annually up to 1869. It would seem, therefore, that the photograph was probably taken between 1863 and 1869. It is a clear photograph of exceptional quality.
Kenneth McKenzie Dallas
Thomas Alcock: last will and testament
Photocopy of the last will and testament of Thomas Alcock, dated 1856, leaving legacies to his children and his second wife, Ann. Executors were Thomas Lodywyk Crowther, surgeon, and John Regan, tanner.
Thomas Alcock
Clara (Meredith) Dry to sister Fanny
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Clara (Meredith) Dry to sister Fanny Meredith dated 24 February 1856. From Quamby: farewell to Quamby, husband an invalid- privilege to attend sick person, Maria a comfort to father in his declining years, cold baths and easily digested food- sailing Tuesday. Cross-written
Clara Meredith
Hobart Town from Queen's Domain
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
Stereoscopic photo, photographer S. Clifford
George Musgrave Parker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: J.B. Mather 1856-7, 1872-1873 Wife's death (21.4.56); shopping, freight and other commissions for Cottons, T.Buxton's land (1857); Sarah Cole purchase order forgery (1.2.72), death of Esther Mather (2.9.72), F.C's commissions, Marriage Act and Friends' marriages (23.9.73), Martha Martin (24.11.73). Also letter to Anna Maria C: her health.
Francis Cotton
Letters from James Erskine Calder
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from James Erskine Calder dated 1857, 1858 &1864. Mr Champ, his school fellow and playmate at 13 years old, and Chief clerk Burnett, blocked his promotion in the Survey Department; defects in new land scheme (1857); acting for sprent during his leave of absence; Henry Ashton delected Clerk of spring Bay Municipality (1864)
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from F.Aubin dated 12 January 1857 regarding sheep
Francis Cotton
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letters between John and Maria Meredith in regard to - Knee better, splints off, seen Edwin, Mary Boots (1857); governess Miss Piguenit leaving -job "too menial", suggest older housekeeper and Maria to teach children, Fanny good to little ones (1859); Parliament, committees, St. David's Cathedral- Mr Watson a bit of a ranter (Aug.1861); Green Ponds coach, countryside, legacy (Oct. 1861); House of Assembly,land sales, James Grant (1871); express train shakey (1898)
John Meredith
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from J. Bassett dated 1858, cousin of Francis Cotton.: potato cargo, corn, Adam Amos' fire, Adelaide.
Francis Cotton
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
Mr Davidson (surveyor), A.T. Mayson, P. Watson. Beattie Hobart. Print by J.W. Beattie of old photograph, photographer unknown? G.F. Story.
George Musgrave Parker
Sarah Westall (Meredith) Poynter to sister Maria
Part of Meredith Family Papers
Letter from Sarah Westall (Meredith) Poynter to her half sister Maria Meredith dated 1859. James sailing in "Tommy", going to Cambria, placing him in Mr Kay's office for a year, George's teeth need attention and will probably go down in the "Flying Squirrel" when repaired or the "Tommy", sending frock for the baby, asks for sea shells for a cousin in London.
Sarah Westall Meredith
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
stereoscopic photo
George Musgrave Parker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Francis Cotton's correspondence and papers relating to the Society of Friends. He paid many visits of concern to Friends in South Australia, Victoria and N.S.W. See also (Series C) general correspondence for letters from and relating to Friends.
Francis Cotton
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
Taken from above, showing chandeliers, stereoscopic photo, S. Clifford
George Musgrave Parker
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
Stereoscopic photo, S. Clifford
George Musgrave Parker
Collection consists of five ledgers containing details of wages and accounts, rations and shearing for two properties, Morningside and Riccarton. Located at Campbell Town in northern Tasmania and owned and managed by James Mercer.
James Mercer
1861-1871 : Ledger account no.1
Part of Mercer Farm Accounts
Ledger account book number one - James Mercer for the years 1861-1871
James Mercer
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: John Cotton, Earlham, Sandspits: Grueber's problems with his farm dated 1861
Francis Cotton
1861-1863 : Memorandum of money paid
Part of Mercer Farm Accounts
Memorandum of money paid into the Union Bank, Launceston and cheques drawn for the period 1861 - 1863
James Mercer
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Lease for 5 years of 50 acres from George Williams to Robert Ord , Apsley River 1861
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: James B. Cotton, Kelvedon 1862, 1870-1875 Carting hay, municipal candidates Adam Amos, Henwood, John Amos, E.C. Shaw, birds nearly finished cherries, apple pearmains, soft soap for "Dr." (1862), Bentmore: sheep (1870), to Mother: Sydney trip (Mar.71 ), Kelvedon: farm matters (1872).
Francis Cotton
Diploma of degree of Associate of Arts awarded to Henry Lewis Garrett of Hobart Town, who passed in English, Latin(with credit and prize) Greek, French (with credit) and pure mathematics and was placed in the second class Signed by H. Officer, president of the Tasmanian Council of Education. Diploma has decorative border of oak leaves and acorns designed by Henry Hunter and engraved by Alfred Bock.
Henry Lewis Garrett
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Farm journal for Kelvedon, June 1863 to March 1866. For the years 1867-9 see also Sheep Record 1866-70 (36)
Francis Cotton
Seal of Degree of Associate of Arts
Seal of Tasmanian Council of Education 1859, red wax, lozenge shaped, backed paper: open book "Floreat Tasmania' on diamond pattern, in tin with document Diploma of degree of Associate of Arts awarded to Henry Lewis Garrett of Hobart Town.
Henry Lewis Garrett
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter received from Ellen Boultbee, Avoca, dated 1863, Bible Reader
Francis Cotton
Henry Lewis Garrett : Degree of Associate of Arts
Diploma of degree of Associate of Arts awarded to Henry Lewis Garrett of Hobart Town, who passed in English, Latin(with credit and prize) Greek, French (with credit) and pure mathematics and was placed in the second class Signed by H. Officer, president of the Tasmanian Council of Education. Seal of Tasmanian Council of Education 1859, red wax, lozenge shaped, backed paper: open book "Floreat Tasmania' on diamond pattern, in tin (separate from document). Diploma has decorative border of oak Leaves and acorns designed by Henry Hunter and engraved by Alfred Bock.
Henry Lewis Garrett
1863-1876 : Wage Accounts Morningside Estate
Part of Mercer Farm Accounts
Wage accounts for the Morningside Estate, Campbell Town, Tasmania, dated 1863-1876
James Mercer
1863-1876 : Ledger Morningside Estate
Part of Mercer Farm Accounts
Ledger for "Morningside Estate" at Campbell Town Norther Tasmania, detailing piece work and rations, some accounts signed as received by the worker, dated 1863-1876
James Mercer
Part of Mercer Farm Accounts
Sheep account - shearing for the Riccarton and Morningside Estates dated 1863-1876
James Mercer
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Francis Cotton to assessors, dated 1865, that land valuations of Kelvedon and Grange too high
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: Francis Cotton jr.: farm (from Bentmore ) 1865 & 1867
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Pocket notebook noting sheep records and farm diary, dated 1865 to 1870 Also includes farm and general diary notes 1867-9
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: William May, son in law, dated 23 August 1866. Incomplete letter to "Father" from Wanstead, S.A. (? William May husband of Mary nee Cotton): loss of Henry and Lavinia's baby, Francis, Yearly Meeting, Adelaide Friends, price of wheat below a remunerative one, copper also low, S.A. importing beef from Queensland, wool sales reasonable, Joseph did not have the experience to manage a distant interior run on the Darling - brother Frederick took new manager, Waugh, to the run but dismissed him as intemperate, Joseph Barritt may sell - 450 sq. miles with 25 miles frontage on the river.
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Corresponcence between Francis and Anna Maria Cotton dated 1867 to 1868 during his visit to South Australia (including Adelaide, Streaky Bay, Wanstead, Melrose), Victoria and New South Wales
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters between Francis and Anna Maria Cotton dated 1869 to 1872.
Francis Cotton
Francis Cotton to sons and daughter
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Corresponcence: Francis Cotton to sons and daughter dated 1867 to1868. Letters written while visiting South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales addressed to James, Edward, Joseph and Rachel (December 1867 to January 1868), to Rachel (29 June 1868), to
Joseph (29 June 1868)
Francis Cotton