Letter : Rachel Cotton to brother Francis Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Letter from Rachel Cotton, Kelvedon, Tasmania, dated 19 June 1868 to her father Francis Cotton who is visiting Sydney. She talks about her brother Joseph carting and ploughing, breaking a horse for the gig, an adventure in the rain where she caught cold and jaundice.
Francis Cotton
Birth Certificate : Francis Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Birth certificate of Francis Cotton, son of Thomas and Mary Cotton, Middlesex, England, 1801.
Francis Cotton
Birth Certificate : Mary Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Birth certificate of Mary, daughter of Francis Cotton, carpenter and Anna Maria Cotton in Spitalfields, Middlesex, England, 23/12/1827.
Mary Cotton
Parte deCotton 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.
Phrenologist report : Francis Cotton
Parte deCotton 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
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Letter to JB Cotton from his sister "Molma" [Mary May]
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Letters to James Backhouse Cotton from his sister "Molma" [Mary May] dated 17 February, 1878. Regarding J.B.C.'s annual visit, children Lewis and Alfred, wheat stack, William, R.W. Douglas, Mathers, Friends.
Mary Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Photograph of Sarah Benson Mather. Died on the day she was to be married to Edward Octavius Cotton
Parte deMiscellaneous 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
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Centenary hymn and song sheet, inscribed T. Watson.
Photograph of right wing of Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of right wing of school with pupils and staff members, no date (possibly 1879?)
Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous 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
Photograph of the Chemical Laboratory at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous 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
Photograph of the shed and the court yard at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the shed and the court yard 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
Photograph of the boys playground at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the boys playground 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
Photograph of the science block at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the science block at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the cricket field at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the cricket field at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the staircase in the girls wing at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the staircase in the girls wing at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the main entrance to Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the main entrance to Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the main entrance to Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Side view of the main entrance to Ackworth School. Thought to be from a building appeal brochure.
Ackworth School
Parte deGeorge Wilson Collection
Silver plated trophy urn, inscribed 'S.T.R.U. First Premiers, Tasmanian University Rugby Club 1934'
M. P.Crisp (Capt)
J. M. Crisp
F. C. Mitchell
H. O. Westbrook
A. B. Hunt
K. O. Shatwell
I. Paull
J. McGrath
P. Unwin
H. M. Nicholls
J. E. Mullen
D. Anderson
J. McG. Hood
B. J. B. Morris
George Thomas Jamieson Wilson
Parte deGeorge Wilson Collection
Leadless pewter tankard, inscribed 'In appreciation T.U.R.U.F.C. 1966'. "Huntly", Silcraft Pty. Ltd., Melbourne
George Thomas Jamieson Wilson
Parte deGeorge 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
Parte deGeorge 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
Parte dePeter D Jones : Interview
Photograph of George Wilson as a child
Parte deGeorge Wilson Collection
Photograph of George Thomas Jamieson Wilson standing, and James Alexander Jamieson Wilson sitting
George Thomas Jamieson Wilson
Parte deJudd & Brownell Family Papers
Diary of Thomas Judd (1822-1915) son of Thomas Judd (1794-1887) and Elizabeth (Cane) on a voyage from England to Tasmania on the "Sir Charles Napier" with his family: "Father and Mother, Elizabeth, myself, John, Ann, Rebecca, Susan, Martha and Henry (we have left William behind - being deaf and dumb - to receive his education in the asylum)". The diary consists mainly of the voyage: weather, activities on board, prayer meetings in their cabin. On arrival they took a house in Macquarie Street and looked for jobs. Ann and Elizabeth were offered posts as governesses but Elizabeth died on 30 December, at the age of 22, and was buried in the Scotch burial ground.
Typed typescript made by D. Little 2 July 1953 - spelling and punctuation altered.
Thomas Judd
Parte deKnopwood Sermons
Manuscript of sermon preached by Rev. Knopwood entitled "On the King's accession"
Robert Knopwood
Parte deKnopwood Sermons
Manuscript of sermon preached by Rev. Knopwood entitled "Funeral sermon on H.R.H the Princess Charlotte of Wales"
Robert Knopwood
Parte deKnopwood Sermons
Manuscript of sermon preached by Rev. Knopwood entitles "The state of the departed", 6th December 1829
Robert Knopwood
Letter of introduction from Alex McLaren
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter of introduction from Alex McLaren dated October 1822 from Leith to Mrs Burn care of Mr James Scott Colonial Surgeon, Hobart Town
John Leake
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter from Charlotte Wells dated 3 July 1883 written from Hobart Town
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood from Snake Banks dated 5th November 1833 to John Leake regarding volumes of the New Monthy and wifes health
John Leake
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood dated 24 February 1834 regarding tickets of leave
John Leake
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood dated 10 September 1836 regarding 41 bushels of wheat, newspapers and Mrs Woods kind regards
John Leake
Parte deLeake 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
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge, dated Friday 15 December 1838 regarding a loan of three hundred pounds for wheat
John Leake
Parte deLeake 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
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood to Leake from Hawkridge dated (?) 2 October 1842 regarding morgage interest repayment on the 20th of month and request for loan of £300
John Leake
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood to Leake from Hawkridge dated 13 October 1842 regarding the request for loan of £300, interest payment due in 10 days and can offer collateral of 600 ewes and their accompanying lambs
John Leake
Parte deLeake Papers
Letter written by William Wood to Leake dated 14 November 1842 regarding sale of Hawkridge
John Leake
Letter from Matt Seal: August 26 1893
Parte deLeake 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
Letter from Matt Seal: October 29 1893
Parte deLeake 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
Letter from Matt Seal: January 6 1896
Parte deLeake Papers
Humorous illustrated letter to Miss Dolly from a young friend, Matt. Seal, written from Dunrobin, Casterton, Victoria, dated January 6, 1896, thanks for the almanack, busy with parties and races, request for photo of her in jacket and sailors hat.
John Leake
Parte deMarshall and Terry Family Papers
True copy of 2 bills for £100 each delivered to his brother Ralph Terry, now residing at Forcett Mill, by John Terry. True copy dated 6 June 1818 signed John Terry & Ralph Terry
John Terry
Receipt : December 1832 - January 1833
Parte deMarshall and Terry Family Papers
Receipt dated December 1832 - January 1833 for delivery of 500 lb flour by boat.
John Terry
Parte deMarshall and Terry Family Papers
Letter dated 27 November 1833 from George Dixon, Green Valley, concerning interest due.
John Terry
Letter: Henry Meredith to my dear parents
Parte deMeredith Family Papers
Letter dated June 17,1833 from Henry Meredith to his parents George and Mary Ann. Written from Mr. Giblin's Academy in New Town. Regarding Mr Giblin giving them a few days to recreate after the last six months of application and hoping that it will prove satisfactory and obtain the pleasure of your approval. Letter signed your dutiful and affectionate son.
Henry Meredith
Parte deMarshall and Terry Family Papers
Photograph of elderly bearded gentleman, wearing coat and waistcoat with watch chain, sitting in chair. This is a photographic copy of a photograph which had written at the bottom on a piece of white paper, attached: 'Yours sincerely James J. Terry, 10 December 1846'. However the photograph probably dates form the late 19th century and James John Terry son of Ralph Terry was probably born in 1846. (Possibly the apparent signature and date was faked as a joke?).
John Terry
Parte deAlexander McGregor Papers
Copy of a letter about the family of the late Captain Archibald Milne (d. c1852) from D. Macmillan, who as a child lived next door to Milne in Hampden Road, Battery Point, Hobart.
Alexander McGregor
First two books on Tasmanian geography : An Unrecorded Hobart Town Gazette : Part II
Parte deEdmund 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
Lady Franklin: opening Ancanthe Museum
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Letter from Lady Franklin to George Washington Walker regarding the opening of the Ancanthe Museum, dated 25 October 1843
Jane Franklin
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Letter to Philip Smith, Hobart Town, regarding the committee of the Temperance Society and the importation of intoxicating drink
George Washington Walker
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Undated and unsigned document regarding excessive drinking in taverns, ale houses and gin palaces. May be a draft for a magazine.
George Washington Walker
Remarks on a report to Sir Richard Bourke
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Undated and unidentified pages written in pencil regarding remarks on a report to Sir Richard Bourke
George Washington Walker
Memorial to the Honourable the Legislative Council of Van Diemen's Land
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Petition detailing the large portion of human misery, inculding poverty, disease, and crime induced by the use of alcoholic or fermented liquors and asking that the Council enact a law similar to that now in operation in the State of Maine ; which must, by its natural effect, not only entirely banish intemperance and all its consequent evils from the community, but will remove the oppression with which it weighs upon the moral and physical energies of the people, and be the surest means of promoting their social and domestic happiness, and their advancement in wealth, knowledge, and religion.
George Washington Walker
Fundamental Principles of the Hobart Town Total Abstinence Society
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Document detailing the fundamental principles of the Hobart Town Total Abstinence Society and pledge
George Washington Walker
Notes on holding an Abstinence Society meeting
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Undated and unsigned document detailing notes for holding an Abstinence Society meeting. Includes motto.
George Washington Walker
Constitution and Laws of the Van Diemen’s Land Liquor Law League
Parte deWalker 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
Petition to the Legislative Council from the inhabitants of Green Ponds
Parte deWalker Family Papers
Undated petition to the Legislative Council from the inhabitants of Green Ponds regarding the act to regulate the sale of liquors being the 38th Section of the Licensing Act, the Sunday Clause not be repealed
George Washington Walker
Ticket for admission to Centenary celebration
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Ticket for admission to Centenary celebration for Mrs. Sophia Watson, 26 and 27 June 1879.
Photograph of large group in historic costumes
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of large group in historic costumes, no date (possibly 1914?)
Photograph of Cookery Class at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of a cookery class at Ackworth School. Showing girls in smocks in the kitchen. 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
Photograph of boys in the swimming bath at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of boys in the swimming bath 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
Photograph of the boys garden at Ackwoth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the boys garden 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
Photograph of the girls asphalt playground at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the girls asphalt playground at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the gymnasium at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of the gymnasium at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of the boys' wing at Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of boys' wing at Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Photograph of a general view of the Ackworth School
Parte deMiscellaneous Quaker Papers
Photograph of a general view of the Ackworth School. Presented in a folder of images
Ackworth School
Index : Names, Subjects & Places
Parte deFriends' School Archive
Index of names, subjects and places found in the Friends School Archive with reference numbers
Friends' School
Photograph Album - School building
Parte deFriends' School Archive
Photographs showing the development of the school buildings, including plans and a drawing of the original house built by Mr. Wilson in 1834.
Friends' School
Parte deGeorge 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
Parte deGeorge 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
Photograph of Lady Margaret Rugger Boat Day 1932
Parte deGeorge Wilson Collection
Black and white, framed photograph. 'Lady Margaret Rugger Boat Day 1932' by Stearn & Sons, Cambridge
George Thomas Jamieson Wilson
Parte deWilliam Archers Diaries
Journal of William Archer for the period March to December 1847. Entries for most days, sometimes including much detail, referring to his daily work (both farm work on his property and later his architectural work), also his travels, visits to and from neighbours, elections and political activities etc.
William Archer
Sunrise Prospecting Association
Scrip certificate for ten five shilling shares for the sum of two shillings and sixpence, issued to E. Le Rossignol of Hobart by The Sunrise Prospecting Association. Registered as a No Liability Company under "The Mining Companies Act, 1884". Issue number 399. Share numbers 2401/10. Dated 5th April 1888. Signed by the Director and the Manager of the company.
North Tasman Gold Mining Company
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.
Scrip certificate for ten one pound shares for the sum of seventeen shillings each, issued to Edward Le Rossignol of New Town by The City Prospecting Association. Registered under "The Mining Companies' Act" 1884. Issue number 149. Share numbers 611 to 620. Dated 14th April 1888. Signed by two Directors and the Manager of the company.
Correspondence : Walker to J.S. Hampton
Letter from George Washington Walker to J.S. Hampton, surgeon on the ship 'Sir George Seymour', dated 1846. Respecting the Pentonville men who came out on the 'Sir George Seymour'
George Washington Walker
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, dated 24 January 1957
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, dated 8 August 1957
Card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 22 December 1959
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 29 July 1960
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 31 January 1961
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 23 June 1966
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 19 June 1967 and letter addressed "Olive dear", dated 10.6.67 from Elizabeth Bay Road
Card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 1 April 1968
Card written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 11 May 1969
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 8 June 1969
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 23 July1969
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 24 October 1969
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 29 July 1970
Letter written by Olive Pink to John Hargrave, 12 September 1970
Memories of Physics in the army huts at Sandy Bay
Parte deBruce Scott Collection
Article entitled Memories of Physics in the army huts at Sandy Bay . Documents the early days of the Physics Department on the Sandy Bay Campus of the University of Tasmania.
Transcript : Journal of Walter Robson's voyage to Australia
Diary: voyage to Van Diemen's Land
Parte deDiary of Samuel Ready of a voyage to Van Diemen's Land
Typed copy of Samuel Ready's Diary of a voyage to Van Diemen's Land in the ship Utopia, February to May, 1865. From the original diary owned by L E O Ready of Latrobe, son of Samuel Ready.
Samuel Ready
Howard Gurney Cotton and Edith Consulia Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Letters from sons and daughters: Howard Gurney Cotton and Edith Consulia Cotton, children of John Cotton, to grandfather (presumably Francis Cotton senior) dated 27 August 1878 : thanks for presents of stirrups and bit
Francis Cotton
Parte deCotton 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
Birth certificate : Anna Maria Tilney
Parte deCotton 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
Prospective buyers : Ponsonby Vale
Parte deCotton 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
Letter to JB Cotton from Alma Rachel Cotton
Parte deCotton Family Papers
Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Alma Rachel Cotton daughter of Francis and Helen (McLeod) Cotton, 'Belmont' to her uncle James Cotton, Tasmania 1877 thanking him for a desk and talking about herself and Ethel taking dinner to Arthur and Ernest who are clearing the gorse.