University of Tasmania

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1930-31. History, animals, Frenchman's Cap, obituaries, reminiscences, ships. Arranged in a spring binder.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Circular Head's Hotel History

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1945

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Circular Head's Hotel History". Cuttings from Circular Head Chronicle, 22 Aug. 1945.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Literary matters

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1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1928. Literary matters, in quarto note book, partly unused.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemen's Land Company documents

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1825-1911

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of printed papers
• Van Diemen's Land Company: British Acts relating to the Company, 1825, 1847, 1863, 1877, 1916.
• Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers in re V.D.L. Co., 1859, 1889, 1911.
• Circular advertising land for sale 1858.
• Report of Emu Bay Railway Co. 1937
• V.D.L. Co. Annual Report, 1868/69, 1931/37.
• Report to V.D.L. Co. by James Bailey on the State of their properties, 10 Aug. 1881.
• Report on properties by Capt. James Rowe, 1886.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Deportation of the Norfolk Islanders to the Derwent in 1808 & Discovery of Van Diemen's Land in 1642

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1891-1895

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Two Parliamentary Papers entitled :
• Walker, J.B. "Deportation of the Norfolk Islanders to the Derwent in 1808" (Parl. Paper, 1895).
• "Discovery of Van Diemen's Land in 1642". (Parl. Paper, 1891).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemen's Land Company minutes

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1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Van Diemen's Land Co. Minutes. Printed by Andrew Bent. Photocopy (Ferguson no.1097), 1826.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers

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1881-1904

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers relating to harbours in the North-West. 1881-1904.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Official Report of Journies in the North- West Portion of Van Diemen's Land 1828

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c1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Wedge, J.H. "Official Report of Journies ... in the North-West Portion of Van Diemen's Land ... 1828". (Parl. Paper 186?).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Tasmania

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1927-1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Tasmania" File containing:
• Transcript from headstone on grave of Bart. B. Thomas, 1831;
• letter from Ronald Smith 1929;
• letters from W. Walker, 1927;
• note by A.W.S. Hume re J.H. Wedge;
• letter from Thomas Dunbabin, 1928, re Jorgen Jorgensen, with transcripts from Jorgensen's Diary;
• photograph of W.W. Elliston, photocopy of his handwriting and Coat of Arms;
• photograph of Stanley and The Nut;
• drawing of The Nut, Plan of Settlement Island (Sarah Island) Macquarie Harbour.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report

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1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of "Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report". (House of Assembly Journals, (1860) no.11)

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Life, Position and Influence of Women in the Early Settlement of Van Diemen's Land

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typescript copy of UTAS M.A. thesis by B.P. Andrews entitled "The Life, Position and Influence of Women in the Early Settlement of Van Diemen's Land (1803-1850)".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Franklin-Montagu Dispute

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1939

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typescript copy of 1939 UTAS M.A. thesis by Joyce E. Eyre entitled "The Franklin-Montagu Dispute".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Archives

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1942-1947

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Archives" - Folder containing:
• "University of Tasmania. History Department.
• Brief General Survey of Tasmanian Historical Material in Mitchell Library, Sydney.
Typescript;
• Launceston Public Library. "List of Books in the Library on the Early History of Australia and Tasmania, Almanacs, and Tasmanian Newspaper ... Files." 1942. Duplicated.
• Hartwell, R.M. "Early Tasmanian Records and Problems, University of Sydney, 1947. 4p.
• "Tasmanian Newspaper Files in the Chief Secretary's Department, Hobart". Duplicated.
• "Shelf list of Early Tasmanian Newspapers in the State Library, Hobart, Tasmania". 6p. Typescript.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Transcripts from Annual Reports of the V.D.L.Co.

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1831-1854

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Van Diemen's Land Company. Transcripts from Annual Reports,1831-1854.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants

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1833

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants ..."1833. (Ferguson no.1723). Manuscript transcript.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Some account of the country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour

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1849-1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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

Ross v. Gurr

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1833-1835

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Ross v. Gurr": transcripts from Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemens Land Almanac. 1833-35.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Narrative of the Overland Journey of Sir John and Lady Franklin and Party from Hobart to Macquarie Harbour

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of 'Narrative of the Overland Journey of Sir John and Lady Franklin and Party from Hobart to Macquarie Harbour' by David Burn

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company.

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1829

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company. London. (Ferguson 1302) 1829.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Sheep

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1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Sheep". Transcripts including letter to Pastoral Review, by R.S. Sanderson, 8 June 1928; "Early History of Saxony Sheep in Australia", by A.W.L. (Pastoral Review, 16 July 1928); transcripts from Historical Records of N.S.W. concerning John Macarthur's sheep interests.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition

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1863

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of 'Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition' (House of Assembly Journal, vol.10 (1863) no .9).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Brief dottings of My Life from Richmond Hill, near Launceston

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1881

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts in A.L.Meston's hand from James Denton Toosey's "Brief Dottings of My Life from Richmond Hill, near Launceston", Launceston, 1881.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Trial of Captain W. Kellie

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1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Trial of Captain W. Kellie of the ship "Cape Packet" 1826. Transcripts in A.L.Meston's hand from Hobart Town Gazette and Colonial Times.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

History of North West Tasmania

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts of ten articles on the history of North West Tasmania by Richard Hilder. Published in newspapers. n.d.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co.

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1828

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co. from the Colonial Advocate, 1828.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter by Adam Amos

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1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of letter by Adam Amos dated 1826. Given to A.L. Meston by descendant, L.E. Amos in 1945.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby

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1868-1874

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Three page typescript "Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby, late of Leith, Tasmania" 1868-74.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Trip to the Frenchman Cap

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1915

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Description of a trip to the Frenchman Cap, in February 1887 by Mr. T.B. Moore. Copied from Mr. Moore's mss. in January 1915. (Published in Hobart Mercury, 14 Apr. 1887. See RS5/9).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Macquarie's Journals

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1956

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Macquarie's Journals". Typed copy of diaries of visit to V.D.L., 1811-1821. From manuscript held in Mitchell Library, published in full, 1956.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery

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1902

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery, 27 November 1902. (Another copy in same hand, also signed, in B9/B15).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research material on the Van Diemen's Land Co.

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1832-1939

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Research material on Van Diemen's Land Company including:
• Brochure advertising land for sale, ca.1920;
• Sydney Stock Exchange, Investment Service. [Report] on Emu Railway Co., 1938;
• Mining Services [Report] on Mount Lyell Mining &Railway Co., Nov. 1939;
• copies of letters from J. Norton Smith, V.D.L. Co. to James Smith re Mt. Bischoff Tin Mine, 1873-79;
• Transcripts from Bigge's Report, 1820;
• Baptist Magazine, 1832; "Authentic Information regarding Van Diemen's Land Company" by F. Boucher, 1859 (Ferguson no. 7296).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Material concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co.

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1827-1843

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts from newspapers, almanacs and Colonial Office correspondence, concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co. 1827-43.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

King Island: Barnard's Report

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1827

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of "King Island: Barnard's Report". Despatch to Colonial Office, 24 October 1827.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Ships 1816-1823

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1816-1823

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typescript copy, alphabetically arranged, of arrival of vessels at Hobart Town and their departure from 1st June 1816 to the 31st December 1823.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Co's establishment, 1833

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1833

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

'Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Cols establishment, 1833'. Copy of letter to Governor Arthur. 1833. Typescript. Also copy in A.L. Meston's hand.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemens Land Company Survey of Lands

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1842-1844

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"V.D.L. Co. Survey of Lands", Correspondence with Colonial Secretary, 1842-1844.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Death of Henry Hellyer

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1832

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Death of Henry Hellyer" 1832. Colonial Secretary.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Old correspondence in the Lands Department.

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1943

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Hurst, W.N. - Notes on the old correspondence in the Lands Department. 1943. Duplicate of RS23/1(10).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from R.S. Sanderson

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1930

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from R.S. Sanderson, Burnie, dated 10 September 1930, enclosing copy of "Notes on the life of Edward Curr by his Grandson, Frederick Curr."

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters re exploration of N.W. Tasmania from R.S. Sanderson

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1927-1932

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Folder containing 25 letters from R. Stuart Sanderson, Burnie, to A.L.Meston re
• exploration of N.W. Tasmania, 1927-1932.
• Copies of 2 letters from A.L.M. to Sanderson, 1930, 1932.
• "Brief History of the Port of Burnie", compiled by
R.S. Sanderson. Typescript 21p. 1921.
• "Notes on the North-West of Tasmania" by J. Sanderson. 5p. Typescript. 26 October 1948.
• "Discovery of tin at Mt.Bischoff" by R.S.Sanderson. 2p. Typescript.
• Extracts from personal diaries of R.D.Sanderson, Burnie. 6p.1884-1928.
• 3 photostats of maps of V.D.L's land grants from Lands Department, Hobart.
• 9 photographs, including 2 of Stonehenge, near Pruana South and 1 of Hellyer's tomb.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from R. W. Giblin

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1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from R. W. Giblin, London, to "Mr. Murray" re Governor Arthur. 6 p. holograph signed. 10 Dec. 1927.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

List of Calder papers

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1943

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

List of Calder papers with index of scrapbooks, and some transcripts of articles in A.L.M's hand. (see RSI9).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from R. Kirkup

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1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Correspondence, including 3 letters from (J?) R. Kirkup, on finding Hellyer's Slab in the Arthur Gorge. 1927

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research notes, transcripts and drafts

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Five folders of research notes, transcripts and rough drafts for "Van Diemen's Land Company, 1825-1842".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from A.L. Wayn

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1947

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Eight letters from A.L. Wayn, State Secretary's Department, in reply to queries from A.L.M.; 2 articles by A.L.Wayn from Educational Record: "0use in the State Records"; from the State Records, second article. 1947.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from Charles Whitham

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1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from Charles Whitham, regarding the exploration of North West Tasmania dated 17 September 1927.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from Alan W. Lade

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1929-1930

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Three letters from Alan W. Lade, Deniliquin, on sheep breeds, dated 1929-30.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Short History of Devonport

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Devonport"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Lectures and talks

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1938-1949

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Folder containing manuscripts of lectures and talks.
• "Introductory Talk to a Course on Australian Literature" (W. E.A. Launceston);
• two press cuttings and notes on English and Scottish localities;
• "Lost Cities of Southern Rhodesia" (Schools Broadcast, 9th February 1938);
• W.H. Hudson (Schools Broadcast, 4th December 1939);
• "A Visit to Kruger National Park", 7th July 1939;
• "Geology of Tasmania"; Talk to Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club 1949.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Derwent Bank 1829-1854

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Fifteen page typescript article entitled "The Derwent Bank", 1829-1854. (by A.L.M.?)

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Settlement of the North-West Coast

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Five page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "Settlement of the North-West Coast"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

On Behalf of the Company: the explanation of Henry Hellyer

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1928-1948

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

• "On Behalf of the Company: the Explanation of Henry Hellyer".Cuttings from Circular Head Chronicle, 28 April-26 May 1948.
• Typed copy of Hellyer's despatch to Edward Curr, 29 Nov.1928 with annotations by A.L.M.;
• Letters re Hellyer's ancestry, 1933.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Short History of Latrobe

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Latrobe"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Early days of the Tamar

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Folder containing "Early Days on the Tamar"; 2 copies of a photograph of Launceston; photocopy of "Plan of Launceston" (from Ross: Hobart Town Almanack, 1832); printed broadside, "Ackerman's Exhibition", Launceston.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Address from House of Assembly

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1868

Part of Franklin Papers: Sir John & Lady Jane

Address from House of Assembly to thank Lady Franklin for her gift of Betsy Island to Tasmania. Dated 11 September 1868.

Exhibition notice

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c1930

Part of Olive Pink Collection

Hand written notice describing drawings made between June and December 1930 after five years of drought had ended at
beginning that year in Central Australia......" They were merely my own pencil records of one section of the many wonders of
nature in the interior of this continent "

Olive Pink

Print of mountain scenery

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Print : Regent Street Fire Office

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Young man : ambrotype

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

James Story

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Postcard : near Bridgefoot, Kelvedon UK

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Francis Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Sarah Benson Mather

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Photograph of Sarah Benson Mather. Died on the day she was to be married to Edward Octavius Cotton

Unknown boy Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Robert Skeggs

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Sarah Benson Mather : ambrotype

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Marion Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Alfred Wright

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Water colour painting of spring flowers

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Edward Octavius Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Photograph of Edward Octavius Cotton

Letters E. Frances Cotton: Dr. Story

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1949 - 1967

Part of Cotton Family Papers

:Letters from E. Frances Cotton: Dr. Story 1956, 1969-71. Mrs Frances Cotton's correspondence relating to Dr. Story including: letter from Bill Wilson thanking her for bottle and drugs from Dr. Story's surgery
(1969), letter from A.A. Lewis that he had received mss from Mrs Wilson to deliver to University Archives (1970), letters from the Archivist: papers received from Mrs Wilson and Mrs Parker, Dr. Story's "baby" in Anatomy Dept. museum, also letter from Jack Thwaites (1956).

E. Frances Cotton: miscellaneous correspondence

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

E. Frances Cotton: miscellaneous correspondence and notes on history

Ivory knob and spring fitting

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n.d.

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Ivory knob and spring fitting

Letters from Karl von Stieglitz to A.T. & E.F. Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters from Karl von Stieglitz to A.T. & E.F. Cotton dated 1955. Letters relating to "Pioneers of the East Coast"

Miscellaneous music

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n.d.

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Undated music: ms extracts from "Lilli Lilli" and "Auld lang syne", marked ms. W.Barlow

Letters from Mabel Mary Cotton to A.T & E.F Cotton

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Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters from Mabel Mary Cotton to A.T & E.F Cotton dated c 1949-1967. Includes letters from Sydney where she was nursing, letters from Kelvedon (including mention of bush fires 1967) while Mr and Mrs Cotton were over seas and some letters from Fiji. Most letters were addressed "Dear Olds", some "Dear
Nern", a few to "Frances" and one or two, c 1949, to "Dad" or "Dad & Mern". In a letter of 27 February [1967] she mentions that Doug. and Joan are letting her live in "the Doctor's old rooms" made into a flat, Doug. & Joan's son Crispin Pip just started at Hutchins School.

James B. Cotton to brother Joseph

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1844-1845

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters James B. Cotton to brother Joseph, dated 1884 & 1885.
From Albury: Kelvedon, new boundary, J.B.C.'s call to preach Gospel, "Hannah Hall still going from place to place and leaving an unmixed blessing", English Friends accused H.H. of being "a Hickite", "Patti" Lyne (6.8.84); From Belmont County, 0 [Ontario, Canada]: winter weather, temperatures much below freezing, eggs freeze and crack, working on Hannah Hall's "great journal", made a "bread
worker".

James Backhouse Cotton

Note about the book A short history of the English people

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1878

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Note (ms.} about J.R. Green, A short history of the English people, London (1878)

Leather writing case

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n.d.

Part of Cotton Family Papers

One leather writing case embossed gold lettering " J.B. Cotton from his nephews and nieces"

James Backhouse Cotton

Maggie Mather to Uncle Joseph

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1874

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter from Maggie Mather to Uncle Joseph dated 8 December 1874. regarding the purchase of workbasket, and "wishing you both every happiness"

Joseph Cotton

E.B. Browning's "Cowper's Grave"

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n.d.

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Undated short-hand copy of E.B. Browning's "Cowper's Grave"

Rachel Salmon's Will

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1933

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Copy of Rachel Salmon's Will, dated 1933.Property in trust for three stepdaughters Emma Elizabeth Campbell, Alicia Maria New and Mary Ann Louisa Robinson, bequests to Friends School and nephews and nieces; ms instructions on distribution of household goods to friends.

Rachel Salmon

East Bay Canal

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1900

Part of Cotton Family Papers

East Bay Canal 1900. Note of successful tender.

Schoolgirl's poetry

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c1912-1913

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Poems written by girl about 16 - 17 years old at Collegiate School, many referring to teacher Miss Wise, and girls: Elinor Anne, Nellie, Constance, Kitty etc.

News cuttings

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1878-1883

Part of Cotton Family Papers

News cuttings regarding John Walker, Tenby view, "the microphone" (1878), "experiences in Tasmania" letter from Mr Speadborough ND, "Ramble on the old Huon track" ND etc; shipping time tables, Tas. Steam Navigation Co. 1877, Union S.S. Co. of N.Z. 1883, Wellington N.Z. tramways 1882; child's drawings; book mark.

Letter to JB Cotton from unidentified person

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1871

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from unidentified person, signature erased, from 309 Cotley St., dated 25 Mach 1871
Spiritual

James Backhouse Cotton

Isabella (Jackson) Cotton to husband Joseph

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1873-1822

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters from Isabella (Jackson) Cotton to her husband Joseph Cotton

Joseph Cotton

Helen P. (Nellie) Jackson, sister of Isabella to Joseph Cotton

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1874-1875

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters from Helen P. (Nellie) Jackson, sister of Isabella to Joseph Cotton dated 1874 & 1875

Joseph Cotton

Letter to JB Cotton from Thomas Sutton

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1881

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letters to James Backhouse Cotton from Thomas Sutton, Palmerston, New Zealand, dated 1881. Sorry to have missed seeing J.B.C. on his way to America with Hannah Hall, family, Society of Friends, asks J.B.C. when in England to visit his mother at Banbury.

Thomas Sutton

J.B. Cotton - accounts and miscellaneous

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1845-1883

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

Letter to JB Cotton from Isaac Sharp

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1878

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Isaac Sharp, dated 21 April 1878. South Africa (Spiritual text card enclosed)

Isaac Sharp

Letter to JB Cotton from Joseph Walton

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1882

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Joseph Walton, New Zealand, dated 16 March 1882.

James Backhouse Cotton

Letter to JB Cotton from Alfred Wright

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1876

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Alfred Wright, Wakefield, United Kingdom. dated 13 November 1876. J.J. Neave about to sail, Friends

James Backhouse Cotton

Adam Jackson, Williamswood to Joseph Cotton

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1874

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Invitation from Adam Jackson, Williamswood to Joseph Cotton dated 3 Sept. 1874 to come and stay to discuss proposed marriage to daughter.

Joseph Cotton

Letter to JB Cotton from Frederick Mackie

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1873

Part of Cotton Family Papers

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from Frederick Mackie, Mount Barker, South Australia, dated 7 October 1873.
Spiritual, Tilney Cotton beginning to prosper, Lucy Coleman

Frederick Mackie

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