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Part of Meredith Family Papers
Receipts for payment for meat supplied to military and convict establishments during 1845
George Meredith
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Part of Meredith Family Papers
Receipts for payment for meat supplied to military and convict establishments during 1845
George Meredith
Correspondence : Robert Clark, FLinders Island
Correspondence from Robert Clark, Flinders Island dated December 1845 to April 1846.
Catechist Flinders Island: aborigines, making rapid advances out of their primeval ignorance, found they used to have a rest day similar to Lord's Day - no hunting, working or play (33), natives petitioned Queen against Dr Jeaneret being over them (1846 W7/34), Aboriginal Bible Society (W7/36), Dr. Milligan
George Washington Walker
Correspondence : William Comstive
Correspondence from William Comstive dated 20 August 1842. Lately a prisoner on Norfolk Island - his pardon and spiritual matters.
Also includes transcript of original letter and additional information from Peter Thomas.
George Washington Walker
J.B. Cotton - accounts and miscellaneous
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Accounts and miscellaneous documents of James Backhouse Cotton dated 1845 to 1880. Hobart Savings Bank: bank book 1858-83; letter of credit Union Bank of Australia 1880; Extract from Robert Lindsey's letter for J.B.C. with his parents love, 1854; poem; drawing of tree for Father's birthday 6.10.1845.
James Backhouse Cotton
Bargain & sale: Oakden to Thomas Button
Bargain & sale: Oakden to Thomas Button 30 May 1845
Philip Oakden of Launceston, esq., to Thomas Button of Launceston, tanner, bargain & sale of 1 ac. 2 r, corner of Paterson & Hill Streets, Launceston [Cataract Hill], sold by F.E.D. Brown to A. Beverdige who sold to J.A. Eddie who sold to P.O.,for £146 in 6 bills of exchange dated between 6 and 36 months from date. Signed. Endorsed 6 June 1851 receipt of full payment and release of land. Enclosed the 6 cancelled bills. (solrs. Gleadow & Henty)
Gleadow & Henty Solicitors
Letters between Gunn brothers and sisters dated 1845 to 1864. Margaret Gunn to her sister Frances and reply: health, family, dress design (1845).
William Gunn from Glasgow: he had asked parents for consent to his marriage with a Miss Brown, he was more mature than when he left home, was Vice President of the Andersonian University and reporter to Uncle's paper - written on paper with printed heading "Office of North British Daily Mail" (1851), reluctant to give advice but thought children should obey their mother before their aunt (1859); settlements and mortgage.
Ronald Thomas Gunn, from Hobart: jam missing from his box, thanks Papa for the cover for his desk (1852).
James Gunn, from Glen Dhu: will ask John to wash Margaret's windows - John had been to the Launceston Derby "and is pretty well gone", mulberries for tea, going to Show, lessons, hive of bees bought from Mrs Bracket for 15s (Feb., Mar. 1860).
Issie, from Broad Marsh, Arndell: hot journey, lost purse, cut finger on new bread knife, Emily good with children (ND).
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
Part of William Gunn Papers
Letter from Rev. Robert Auld, Orkney, dated 8 April. 1845. Inquiring about Joseph Welsh and a bill of exchange he sent to Gunn in 1843 for Welsh. (transcript only, original too fragile and powdery too handle)
William Gunn
Correspondence : Richard Collins, Manchester UK
Correspondence from Richard Collins, Manchester, UK dated 5 June 1845.Regarding Capt. Maconochie's help for a Norfolk Island prisoner George Worthington.
George Washington Walker
Letter regarding Robert Simpson
Part of William Gunn Papers
Letter regarding Robert Simpson dated 1846. Inquiry from Glasgow solicitors to Gunn about a Robert Simpson who was convicted of theft in Glasgow in 1823 and transported, convicted again in 1840, but not heard of since, was next of kin to an uncle recently deceased.
William Gunn
Letter : Petition to the Lieutenant Governor
Part of Walker Family Papers
Letter accompanying the petition to the Lieutenant Governor dated 20 August 1846 against the increase of Public Houses signed Theodore Bartley
George Washington Walker
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
Facts and figures on expenditure on hard liquor
Part of Walker Family Papers
Bound notebook containing handwritten notes regarding facts and figures on expenditure on hard liquor, intemperance in the Army, loss of life & property a sea, etc.
George Washington Walker
Correspondence : James Boyd, Maria Island
James Boyd correspondence from Darlington, Maria Island to a friend, dated 5 October 1846
George Washington Walker
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
Correspondence : Alexander Cairnduff, Maria Island
Correspondence from Alexander Cairnduff, from Maria Island dated 5 December 1846 regarding the operation of the probation system
George Washington Walker
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
Grange Property : Charles Swanston
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Copies of letters from Charles Swanston relating to the Grange Property dated 1846
Francis Cotton
Correspondence : James Boyd, Maria Island
James Boyd correspondence from Darlington, Maria Island to a friend, dated 1 August 1846
George Washington Walker
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 William Archers Diaries
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. Also an additional fragment of a 'private diary' for 1848 including references to his reading and botanical study. Note: Other diaries (1856-58, 1862-74) were in the possession of Mrs. L. Boyd in New Zealand in 1959 and a microfilm copy was made of these.
• (1) Mar. - Dec. 1847
• (2) (a) Jan. 1848 - Jan. 1856
(b) Jan. - July 1848
( + loose leaf incomplete private diary)
• (3) June 1858 - May 1859
• (4) May 1859 - Oct. 1860
• (5) Oct. 1860 - Nov. 1862
William Archer
Part of William 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
Correspondence : James Bonwick, Victoria
Correspondence from James Bonwick, Victoria dated 1847, 1849 to1858 regarding general, spiritual, land from Henry Bilton, state of his accounts, Adelaide ( 1850), school, Victoria: gold digging and effect on school (March 1852), Gold Digger's Magazine, debts, Boroondar Boarding School (1855), book on the Black War of V.D.L. (1856, W7/24)
George Washington Walker
Letter from G. J. Yates, Launceston
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter from G. J. Yates, Launceston dated 6 July 1847 regarding Society of Friends: Richard Benson married out to a shepherd's daughter, A.C.F[lower] disowned, G.Y. will shortly be able to let or sell his share in Cataract Mill and go home.
Microfilm copy of the journals 1847 - 1874
Part of William Archers Diaries
Microfilm copy of the journals 1847 - 1874
• Reel 1 : Mar. - Dec. 1847
• Reel 2 : Jan. 1848 - Sep. 1855
• Reel 3 : Aug. 1856 - May 1858
• Reel 4 : May 1859 - Sep. 1860
• Reel 5 : Oct. 1860 - Nov. 1862
• Reel 6 : Dec. 1862 - Dec. 1864
• Reel 7 : Jan. 1865 - Dec. 1866
• Reel 8 : Jan. 1867 - Dec. 1869
• Reel 9 : 1870 - 1872
• Reel 10 : Jan. - Oct. 1874
• Reel 11 : Miscellaneous duplicates and ?omissions.
William Archer
Specifications for Trinity Church
Part of Miscellaneous Items Collection
Trinity Church specifications for laying the flooring and joists, with plan of pews, T. G. Harding, Joseph Smith. (xerox copies)
Letters from George Washington Walker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter from George Washington Walker dated 1847, 1852, 1855. regarding Bible Society (1847); dispute with "Comptroller", Friends (1847); F.C. to G.W.W.: education, convict labour (1852); bank loan etc, Mimosa ship, total abstinence (26.1.55). Also V.D.L. Total Abstinence Society pledge card of Augustus Carp of Dr.Syntax Hotel 1859 [note: not listed as licensee]
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 Alexander Cheyne Papers
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.
Alexander Cheyne
Journal : 1848 - Private Diary
Part of William Archers Diaries
Journal of William Archer for the period January to July 1848. Private diary loose pages incomplete.
William Archer
Part of William Archers Diaries
Journal of William Archer for the period January 1848 - January 1856 . 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
Correspondence : Walker to Denison
Copy of letter dated 17th December 1849 from George Washington Walker to Lt. Governor Sir William Thomas Denison which is a memorial to the prisoner Augustus Dalmas and his daughter Caroline, now Mrs. Adams.
George Washington Walker
On improvements in cottage husbandry
Part of William Henty Collection
One booklet written by William Henty entitled "On improvements in cottage husbandry " published by Henry Dowling jun. Launceston, 1849
William Henty
Some account of the country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour
Calder, J.E. Typed copies of "Some account of the Country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour" (Tasmanian Journal of Natural Science, Jan. 1849); "Report on the waste lands between the Mersey and Leven". (House of Assembly Journals 1860, no.84).
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Report of the Council of the High School of Hobart Town
Part of High School of Hobart Town
The Report of the Council of the High School of Hobart Town, at the general meeting of shareholders and subscribers (printed booklet, H. & G. Best printers 'Courier' office).
John Lillie
Part of Dean Letters
Handwritten letter dated 15th September 1850, to Dean from P Lightfoot describing visit to Warnambool, Portland Bay and Port Fairy on stationery with engraving of Hobsons Bay and Williams Town, Port Phillip. HAM brothers, Engravers. Published by John Hunter, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
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
Letter from Bicheno, Colonial Secretary's office
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
Plan for the advocacy of the Total Abstinence Society cause
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
Correspondence : Andrew Clarke, Colonial Secretary's Office
Correspondence from Andrew Clarke, Colonial Secretary's Office dated July 1850. Regarding Lt-Governor unable to assist the "Society".
George Washington Walker
Part of Walker Family Papers
Unidentified daguerreotype in a plain leather and velvet case of a man, seated, young to middle age, with side whiskers. Head lightly coloured, shirt front painted white, plain background, 1 pillar
James Backhouse Walker
Letter book: 1850 -1868 & 1871
Part of Leake Papers
Letter Book dated 1850 -1868, and 1871. Includes copies or extracts of business letters, including also letters as Churchwarden of St. Luke's Church, Campbell Town (1858). Entries continued, probably by C.H. Leake, after John Leake's death
John Leake
Part of Walker Family Papers
Unidentified daguerreotype in a plain leather and velvet case of a woman, seated, wearing bonnet with white ribbons and flowers, holding parasol, background of classical pillars, head lightly coloured.
James Backhouse Walker
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
Letters from friends and relatives dated 1851 to 1890. Lucy Charles (?) from Sydney: congratulations on approaching marriage, mutual friends (30 October 1851).
Cousin Emily E. Maddox, from Launceston: children Loui and Baby, friends, George going to Melbourne to play the cricket match, local match natives [born] against English, death of Miss Barnard (17 Mar. 1852).
C. Benson: sending crochet pincushion as token of friendship, heard of M's marriage, M's brother's return from Scotland (2 September 1853).
Sydney Charles Waller (?): allegorical poem on roses and poppies (1874).
Winston C. Simmons, from Richmond: cheque enclosed, balance owed (1883, 1884).
Julia A. Connell, Glen Connell: sympathy on death of Issie (11 April 1885), the old lady's death - 92 a long span, Biddie and children (9 October
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
John Beecham Brownell letter to parents
Part of Judd & Brownell Family Papers
Written from school, Mr Cowle's 'Hobart Town Classical and Commercial Academy' by John Beecham Brownell to parents [Thomas Coke and Elizabeth Brownell] dated 15 December 1851: Christmas holidays would start on 17 December.
Thomas Judd
Report of the Council of the High School
Part of High School of Hobart Town
The Report of the Council of the High School of Hobart Town. Printed by H. & G. Best
John Lillie
Annual Examination - High School of Hobart Town
Part of High School of Hobart Town
Copy of examination papers and lists of results of the 1851 annual examination for the Annual Report of the High School of Hobart Town. Printed pamphlet 'Colonial Times' office, Hobart
High School of Hobart Town
Part of William Gunn Papers
Poem entitled "Count not the hours" dated 1851. "For Miss Gunn"
William Gunn
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
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
Letter and statement of account respecting the Temperance Halls transfer
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
Claim to wife's annuity 1852-1855
Part of Thomas Chapman Papers
Miscellaneous papers, including newspaper advertisements, relating to Thomas Chapman's claim to the annuity left to his first wife, Mary Ann (formerly Langhorne) by her aunt Lydia Hooley. Including: case for opinion, office copy of affidavits in Chancery, newspapers containing notices of death etc.
Thomas Chapman
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
Notes on the Society of Friends (Quakers)
Part of Judd & Brownell Family Papers
Nancie Hewitt's notes on the Society of Friends (Quakers), including drafts of talks, "James Backhouse and George Washington Walker, adapted and summaries from 'a narrative of a voyage to the Australian Colonies by James Backhouse' for young friends by Nancie Hewitt" (typescript), photographs of pages of F. Mackie's "Journal" including sketch of Hobart Town 1852.
Thomas Judd
Part of Dean Letters
Letter from Samuel Haywood, from London dated 1 September, 1852 to William Dean referring to transportation
Henry Allison to Margaret Gunn
Letter: Henry Allison to Margaret Gunn dated 29 January 1852 regarding journey, cricket game, tea with Dryburgh, friends, Mackersey wanted an oppossum to send to Stephenson's wedding as there would be a good many blacks there dancing round a fire and they could roast one, the children, love to Gunn family.
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
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
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter from Walker Thompson dated 1852 regarding newspaper and school
Francis Cotton
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
Part of Miscellaneous Items Collection
Ms. copies of letters from Police Office, Swansea, 1853 about the prisoners Miitchell, Walsh and Martin, and O'Meagher.
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
Part of Hull Papers
Papers relating to a small piece of property in Glenorchy (O'Brien's Bridge), part of which was brought from George Hull by James Aitkin in 1848 and settled on his daughter, Mrs. Hugh Munro Hull (died 1852), then to Hugh Munro Hull (died 1882) for life, remainder to her children, and another piece adjoining, given by George Hull to Hugh Munro Hull for life then to Hugh Synnot Hull. Including:
• 115. Rough sketch of land for sale or leased, no date.
• 116. Letter from M. Aitkin to L. Hull on securing the land to his nephews (Herbert and Hugh), 1854.
• 117. Copy of lease for 10 years to Charles Hewer, 1855.
• 120. Advertisement of sale of life interest, no date.
• 123, 124. Powers of attorney from Herbert Hull (Hugh Synnot's elder brother in New Zealand).
• 126-129, 131. Case for legal opinion and notes, 1881.
• 130, 139, 142-44, 148, 152, 154, 159, 160, 165, 168, 169. Letter from Hugh to his father about promissory notes, 1881; letters from Herbert Hull from New Zealand 1882-85 about the disposal of the property but including general news about his job at Clifden Station, which was, however up for sale, and his later post as sheep, cattle and rabbit inspector and registrar of brands at Balclutha, Otago, his wife 'Harty' who he married in 1892, the loss of their first child at birth and their boy, with some references to other members of the family.
• 150. Letter from John Oswell refusing to give ten feet of his ground for a road as he would be put to the expense of a new fence, no date.
• 161. Memorandum of transfer of title to share in common of property for sale or leased, no date (not apparently the same property).
• Also photocopy of Lands Department plan of the Glenorchy property.
• 171-172. Letters from solicitors, Elliston and Featherstone, and estate agents and other members of the family, solicitors' accounts.
Hugh Synnot Hull
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
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
Letter, John Roberts to Henry Allison, husband of Margaret dated 17 November 1854. His recent visit, won a horse race, cricket, fancy dress ball, remembrances to Mrs Harry and the small boy.
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
Part of Walker Family Papers
Copy of a letter to Sir William Denison relative to a site for the Temperance Hall
George Washington Walker
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter from Frederick Mackie, dated 20 December 1854, from Melbourne regarding religion and gold diggers
Frederick Mackie
Part of Walker Family Papers
Letter to Philip Smith, Hobart Town, regarding the committee of the Temperance Society and the importation of intoxicating drink
George Washington Walker
Constitution and Laws of the Van Diemen’s Land Liquor Law League
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
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
Van Diemen's Land Total Abstinence Society pledge
Part of Walker Family Papers
Blank pledge of the Van Diemen's Land Total Abstinence Society
George Washington Walker
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
Letter, Susan Allison to son Henry dated 18 March 1855. From Streanshalh: William, welcome rain after drought, Henry's sale, death of William Gatenby, hopes to see the "dear little boy", will invite herself to stay with Margaret, election, poor Dry dying, love from father, Mary and all at home.
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Unidentified account book recording trading, shipping and other expenses (1855-6). Reference to Luckman. Later entries, roughly written, appear to relate to household type expenses.
William Knibb Morris
Part of St. Mark's Church of England, Pontville: Miscellaneous Pamphlets Collection
Sustentation fund rules - Chairman W. Gore Elliston.
A fund of a religious body for the more adequate support of its ministers.
St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pontville
Part of Walker Family Papers
Copy of an uncompleted petition from the inhabitants of Hobart Town and its vicinity to the Honourable the Legislative Council of Van Diemen's Land. Petitioners therefore pray that the 38th Section of the Licensing Act, commonly known as the " Sunday Clause" may not be repealed.
George Washington Walker
Grange Property : Colonial Secretary
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letter to Colonial Secretary dated 25 August 1855.
Francis Cotton
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Will of Joseph William Story of Eastern Marshes, Oatlands, farmer. Dated 1855, codicil 1864. Annuity of £100 to Ann Story otherwise called Ann Beams "who now resides with me" from £2000 capital to be invested (annuity increased to £130 on capital investment of £2800 by codicil of 1864); interest on £2000 to Martha Beams daughter of Ann Beams (then aged 10) and principal at age 21 or when married; £2000 to Emma Story daughter of J.W. Story by Ann, legacies to both daughters reduced to £1600 by codicil of 1864);
remainder and residue to be divided between son Joseph William Story of Hobart, butcher, (omitted from codicil of 1864[deceased]); son George Arthur Story of Melbourne; daughter Ann Liardet wife of Frederick Liardet of Sandbridge near Melbourne coach and boat proprietor; daughter Elizabeth wife of Samuel 0.Lovell of Hobart corn dealer; children of daughter Mary Ann deceased wife of John Petrie of Hobart, gent., deceased, at age 21, (Petrie children omitted in codicil of 1864). Also bill from Allport & Roberts for advising on alterations and codicil 1864.
Joseph William Story
Correspondence : James Boyd, Port Arthur
James Boyd correspondence from Port Arthur to Mr. Walker dated 23 August 1855
George Washington Walker
Letters to sister, uncle and aunt : 1855
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Letters from William Knibb Morris to sister dated 1855 regarding the voyage, arrival, Hobart, asks after Jane Garman and her photography - on the look out for some of her specimens. Also letter from William Knibb Morris to Uncle and Aunt dated 1855 regarding the voyage.
William Knibb Morris
Government House Levee & Ball cancelled
Part of William Gunn Papers
Notice that in consequence of a domestic affliction in the family of the Governor [Sir Henry E. Fox Young] the Levee and Ball for the 24th 1855 would not take place.
William Gunn
Part of Cotton Family Papers
Letters written by J.W. Story to F. Cotton dated 1855, 1856 & 1864. Letters to F. Cotton: business (partly illegible 1855), thanks for help, leasing farm (1856), wool bags from John Tabart, needs water filter (5.12.56); bills (4, 1864)
Joseph William Story
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Letters from William Knibb Morris to his mother dated 1855. Description of embarkation at Liverpool on the "Boomerang", signing bounty tickets, etc. (incomplete letter, undated c Jan. 1855); part of letter describing voyage from Melbourne to Hobart in screw steamer "City of Hobart" and arrival, met by James and Isaac Cash "dressed in colonial style with large slouching white felt hats", James had only one child James William "a most beautiful little chap just running alone", another expected, landed on Queen's birthday - kept as strict holiday, rumours of Mr Bryan drinking false, Mr Freer proprietor of low theatre [25 May 1855]; Hobart: business depressed but father got job immediately with R.A. Mather, W.K.M. working for ironmonger Mr Marsh, serving in shop and keeping books, went to live with James and Mr Bryant but James charged 18s for lodging, not paid Mather for tickets but "James thinks he would not take it", Jim had daughter born last Friday [ie 13 July 1855] (16 July 1855); sorry to hear brother Tom had smallpox, sending money, kindness of employer, gathering "beautiful yellow flower of the wattle tree", father and James had built little shop in backyard to work at shoemaking - at work on pair of wellingtons (9 September 1855).
William Knibb Morris
Letters to brother Thomas John Morris : 2 February 1855-18 October 1855
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Letters from William Knibb Morris to his brother Thomas John Morris dated 2 February 1855-18 October 1855. Journey by rail to Liverpool to embark on "Boomerang", voyage - very healthy, did not lose a single adult and only five children, arrival, job with Marsh & Brother, made galvanic battery, not done much photography as it was winter, glad to hear brother converting shed to dark chamber, several photography places in Hobart to get collodion, one [Walter] Dickenson showed his collection of pictures and hinted he needed assistant but "it would require great inducements for me to leave the commercial for the artistic .. ", photography processes, enclosing small sodium chloride print (July & August 1855), James' new baby daughter born (July 1855), description of job, Marsh's tokens - shortage of copper coins (August 1855), Isaac Cash, sending money, glad Tom recovering (October 1855).
William Knibb Morris
Letters to brother George Morris :1855
Part of William Knibb Morris Collection
Letters from William Knibb Morris to brother George Morris, dated 1855 regarding the voyage, description of log used to ascertain speed of vessel, with diagram.
William Knibb Morris
Notice of Municipal Council Meeting
Notice of Municipal Council Meeting dated 28 July 1855, addressed to Alderman Allison.
Margaret (Gunn) Allison
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
The taking Dido : from Dr. Story's Diary
Part of George Musgrave Parker : Correspondence and research records
A copy of an extract from Dr Story's diary, the original dating from November 1855, the copy taken by Mrs Collins Amos of Glen Gala in 1929. The diary entry concerns the apprehension of the bushranger 'Dido', who had assaulted Story and Mrs and Miss Cotton while travelling. Earlier on, Dido and a companion had confronted the police constable J Watson, and stolen his horse. With Mr Fergusson, Story assisted Watson in apprehending Dido, an action Story felt entitled him to part of the government reward offered for Dido's capture.
George Fordyce Story
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
Copy of circular addressed to candidates at elections
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
Circular addressed to licenced victuallers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Copy of circular, dated 1855, Hobart Town, addressed to licenced victuallers and others interested in the sale of intoxicating drink advising them of the enclosed petition prepared by the Tasmanian Temperance and Total Abstinence Association to the Legislative Council prohibiting the Sunday traffic in intoxicating liquors.
George Washington Walker
Copy of circular addressed to licenced victuallers
Part of Walker Family Papers
Copy of circular dated 1855 to Respected friend William Barnett promoting the enclosed petition to repeal the Sunday Act
George Washington Walker
Certificate : Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Part of John William Hadden Collection
Certificate No. 5185 dated 2 May 1856 of the Court of Examiners that John William Hadden, V.D. Land, had been examined and admitted to membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Signed by the President, Vice-President and 6 others.
John William Hadden
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
Part of Cotton Family Papers