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Letter to JB Cotton from Frederick Mackie

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

Walkers near Barn Bluff

Walkers near Barn Bluff

Colour photograph of two walkers trying to avoid slippery pathway with flecks of snow on ground and Barn Bluff in background

Letter to JB Cotton from J.H. Gray

Letter to James Backhouse Cotton from J.H. Gray, Balclutha dated 3 March 1883. Addressed to "Bro. Cotton": J.B.C.'s visit to New Zealand, Christian love to J.B.C. and Hannah Hall.

James Backhouse Cotton

Pointing out a dead bird

Pointing out a dead bird

Colour photograph shows a person pointing at a dead bird on the ground near Bare Mountain, with new undergrowth shooting after a recent bushfire and several bushwalkers visible in the distance

Bare Mountain

Bare Mountain

Colour photograph of Bare Mountain, with evidence of past bushfire damage to trees on lower slope GIS: Latitude -4149 Longitude 14590 Gazetteer Australia Record_ID TAS23466

Receipted bills

  • AU TAS UTAS SPARC H11-230 to 298
  • Item
  • 1877-1895

    • Part of Hull Papers

Receipts from tradesmen, etc., including:
• 231. Insurance, National Loan Bank, 1885.
• 233-244. J.C. Williams (loan?), 1877.
• 245-266. J.H.P. Oldmeadow, repayment of loan, 1887-8.
• 267. Savings Bank Book, 1890.
• 268-270. R.R. Reeves, 1890.
• 280. J. Harcourt, ironmonger, knives, 1891.
• 289. W.E. Best, Manchester House, drapery, 1892.
• 290. 'Bible readings gift', 1892.
• 291. Bridges Brothers perambulator 2 pounds 15 pence, 1892.
• 294. J. Bidencope, tailor and hat maker, 1892.
• 295. Cascade Brewery, 1892.
• 296. W. Costain, confectioner, 1892.
• 297. H. & J. Cripps, bakers, Battery Point, 1892.
• 298. W. Golding, watchmaker, jeweller, 1892.
• 301-302. John Hedges, butcher, 1892.
• 303. W. Auchincloss, bootmaker, 1892.
• 305. Penal Establishment for shoes, 1892.
• 306. A. Reid, bootmaker, 1892.
• 307. Perkins & Dean, pictures, 1892.
• 308. F. Sherwin, 1891.
• 309-310. W. Walker, crockery, 1892.
• 312. Noel White & Co., 1892.
• 313-314. W.G. Hadrill, watchmaker, 1893.
• 314. J. Davies, carpet, furniture, dishes, 1893.
• 315. Davies Bros., 'Mercury' 1893.
• 316-321. Edwards Toy Bazaar, 1893.
• 322. A. Cumming, handkerchiefs, 1893.
• 323-329. Gas Company, 1893.
• 330. Boags Brewery, 1893.
• 331. C.H. Elliston & Son, solicitors, 1893.
• 332. W. Costain, confectioner, 1893.
• 332. W. Harrington, Battery Point, groceries, 1893.
• 334-335. Laundry, 1893.
• 345-346. Swalwell, crockery, 1893.
• 347. W. Auchincloss, bootmaker, 1893.
• 348-350. Gas Company, 1893.
• 351. A. Reid, bootmaker, 1892.
• 352. Miss Stitt, 2 Molle St., educational fees, 1893.
• 353-387. W. Harrington, Battery Point, groceries, 1893.
• 395-398. Adverts for D.C.L. Whiskey, Nicholls dandelion ale.
• 230 1877 (1 receipt)
• 231 1885 (1 receipt)
• 232-244 1886-7 (13 receipts)
• 245-266 1887-8 (22 receipts)
• 267-279 1890 (23 receipts
• 280-288 1891 (8 receipts)
• 289-312 1892 (24 receipts)
• 313-391 1893-4 (79 receipts)
• 392-394 1895 (3 receipts)
• 395-398 Adverts. (3 receipts)

Hugh Synnot Hull

Letters : Illness and death of John Grant

Letters relating to the illness and death of John Grant dated between 12 November 1825 and 31 December 1825. Letters from A.B. Spark in Sydney to James and Caroline Grant - John Grant very ill, prospects grave, relative needed. John Grant. died Sunday 11 December and was interred on the Tuesday, John Grants.'s will; Caroline Grant to James Grant from Hobart - Spark's letter, business, case of umbrellas (1 December 2 copies cross written- one addressed to James Grant c/o John McLeod, Campbell Town, the other c/o Archibald Thomson, Launceston), from Sydney: arrived too late, John died, returning to James and the "little fellow", Dr Hood and Mr Bethune would be shocked at news, customary in England to send gloves to all friends of deceased- white as John single,Mr Sparks and Mr Bethune ought to be presented with mourning rings.

John Grant

Clianthus speciosum

Clianthus speciosum

Watercolour on card painted by Olive Pink at Wire Creek, South Australia 25/7/30. Identified by Olive Pink as Clianthus speciosum

Olive Pink

Newspapers

Collection of newspapers and magazines
• The Mercury, 1 May 1935 (Royal Jubilee supplement), 1 June 1935 and 20 February 1954 (Queen's visit).
• Illustrated Tasmanian Mail - 6 November 1929.
• Clemes College Souvenir Magazine December 1945 (including tribute to W. H. Clemes with photograph and history of the school)
• Cutting of 'Memories of Queenstown No.1" by C. R. Pearce.
• ''The Lover's Correspondent", London, N.D. [18--]

William Edwin Fuller

George Meredith jun. to stepmother

Letter dated 17th June 1829 from George Meredith Jnr from Red banks asking for supplies, including spirit, spades, bags,
Windsor soap, quills, knife and fork, tobacco, iron for chains- Mr King's smith a chain maker.

George Meredith Jnr

Letter: 25 May 1842

Letter: 25 May 1842

Letter written by William Wood from Hawkridge dated 25 May 1842, regarding sending two acceptances which he hopes will be more correct and of how he is much annoyed by the rheumatism

John Leake

Handwritten autobiography

Ruth Sansom's handwritten autobiography that describes the Sansoms' last year in London (1950) and travel to Tasmania and early years in that State.

Ruth Sansom

Fern Tree Bower and Silver Falls,

Fern Tree Bower and Silver Falls,

Photographs of Silver Falls, Fern Tree Bower, Mount Wellington c.1880 taken by Anson Brothers who had studios in Liverpool, Collins, and Elizabeth Streets between 1878 and 1891.

James Backhouse Walker

Letters : Sarah Benson to her sister Ann Mather

Letters : Sarah Benson to her sister Ann Mather

Letter from Sarah Benson to her sister Ann, Mrs. Robert Mather, who was at Ramsgate into which the disabled 'Hope' had sailed after narrowly escaping shipwreck in October 1821. The Mathers subsequently sailed for Van Diemen's Land on the barque 'Heroine' on the 28th April, 1822. From Walker Family Scrapbook compiled by Peter Benson Walker. Private collection. Page 15

Ann Mather

Interview with Ms Beryl Horne

Interview with Ms Beryl Horne, Secretary, Department of English, 1973. This recording forms part of a collection of interviews with UTAS staff, former staff and alumni students. The interviews were conducted by Mrs Hilary Webster, John Roberts and others as part of the University of Tasmania Centenary Committee Oral History Project chaired by Prof. Michael Roe, School of History 1978 - 1983

Captain Edward Lucas

Execution of the estate of Captain Edward Lucas (1879-1894), senior captain of the T.S.N.Co. who died on 14 July 1879, aged 54, Alex McGregor and P.J. Salier executors and trustees, widow Matilda and daughter Matilda Elizabeth Salier legatees: accounts and correspondence

Alexander McGregor

Countries of the mind

Typescript draft of the book "Countries of the mind : the biographical journey of Edmund Morris Miller 1881-1964", by John Reynolds and Margaret Giordano. Published 1987)

John Reynolds

Centenary of C. J. Weedon & Co.

Cutting from Examiner, Launceston 12.March 1946 . Centenary of C. J. Weedon & Co. 1942 (mining & commission agents, estate agents).
Also article on early banks of Launceston,

C. J. Weedon & Co.

C. Darwin to William Henty

Correspondence from C. Darwin to William Henty dated 29 February 1868. Scrap of paper with postscript referring to table of colts and fillies of race mare and part of envelope from C. Darwin, Bromley, Kent [U.K.]

William Henty

Swithun of Winchester

Typescripts, broadcast script, printed copy, correspondence, research notes including printed material on Winchester Cathedral and on St. Swithun (performed in Winchester Cathedral 1971).

Clive Sansom

Calder plan of Hobart

Photograph of Calder plan of Hobart and an unidentified house - Mitchell Library (A. 603).

W. Baker

W. Baker

Framed caricature of W. Baker, a senior official in the Public Works Department.

Thomas Claude Wade Midwood

Journals

Journals or business diaries dated 1865 to 1896, recording consultations given to visitors, action taken etc. The diary for 1865 is a manuscript folio, the others in "Letts" printed diaries.

  1. October-November 1865
  2. 1866
  3. 1867
  4. 1868
  5. 1869 (incomplete)
  6. 1872
  7. 1873
  8. 1888-90
  9. 1892-96

Thomas Sheehy

Household bills

Bundle of household bills dated 1890, 1908 and 1913-1916. Bills for groceries, garden seeds and tools, rates and land tax etc. and cheque stubs.

Margaret (Gunn) Allison

Album 5 1975-

Black and white photos, colour photos, postcards and typed letter from Sydney Lord Mayor Leo Port in album (mountain scene on cover).
Inscription on title page: 'Loving gift from Gladys Allen, Pontefract Yorks: England, July 1975'.

Margaret Sturge Watts

Aerial view of UTAS Sandy Bay Campus

Aerial view of UTAS Sandy Bay Campus

Aerial view of the Sandy Bay Campus of the University of Tasmania. Showing sporting fields, Hutchins School, surrounding houses and Wrest Point Hotel prior to the construction of the casino

Unidentified

Unidentified

Watercolur and pencil on card sketched by Olive Pink, from Sister Goulder (Vic), 12/9/49 (from North Road I think?)

Olive Pink

Friends' Meeting House, Murray Street

Friends' Meeting House, Murray Street

Photograph titled First Friends' Meeting House: The first Quaker Meeting House in Hobart. A cottage at 39 Murray Street which was bought by James Backhouse in 1837 with a loan from Meeting for Sufferings, London. The cost was £400 including alterations. Shows Mr Cheverton and Mr Shields and uniformed police constable in front, Holy Trinity Church on hill in background. From 12 February 1832 the visiting Quakers James Backhouse and George Washington Walker held periods of worship in the Quaker manner and others sought leave to join them. These included ex-English Friends who had been transported, some of whom were still prisoners, other convicts and ‘locals’, together with four current members. The gatherings were held in private homes and various rented rooms. The Hobart Meeting began in 1833 when the first Meeting for Discipline was held on 20 September 1833 at the home of Thomas Crouch, Bathurst Street. Members present were Thomas Squire, Ann Pollard (minor), James Backhouse and George Washington Walker. Photograph (mounted) J. Bishop, Osborne (& copy neg)

George Musgrave Parker

Death of Leslie Greener

Folder containing Sansom's handwritten note about the death of Leslie Greener, and handwritten records of discussions at Quaker meetings.

Clive Sansom

J. Walch and Sons

J. Walch and Sons

Lantern slide of J. Walch and Sons, Macquarie Street, Hobart c1880. Prepared by J.W. Beattie (1859-1930) whose studio locations were Elizabeth Street, Hobart from 1891-1920, Murray Street from 1921-40 and Cat and Fiddle until 1994.

John Watt Beattie

Native Lemon

Native Lemon

Coloured pencil on paper sketched by Olive Pink, at Anzac Hill (date unknown) "native lemon, Aranda country"

Olive Pink

Tasmanian Pastoral

Graves, Kathleen
Tasmanian Pastoral, Melbourne University Press, 1953
Signed by Olive M. Pink from Mrs Glass (Tasmania) 1955

Olive Pink

Apsley Log Cabin

Apsley Log Cabin

Photograph of Apsley original log cabin dating from 1826 on the property granted to William Lyne by Governor Arthur on order from Lord Apsley, eldest son of Lord Bathurst. Copy made by J.W. Beattie of an original of J. Lyne

George Musgrave Parker

Letters to JB Cotton from J.B. Mather

Letters to James Backhouse Cotton from Joseph Benson Mather, brother-in-law dated 1877, 1881, and 1882. Regarding Isaac Sharp's visit, Melbourne Annual Meeting (1877); sending a certificate by San Francisco mail as J.B.C. had his stolen with his clothes (29.9.81 ), his return to Kelvedon, death of mother.

Joseph Benson Mather

Letter to JB Cotton from Alma Rachel Cotton

Letter to JB Cotton from Alma Rachel Cotton

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.

Bushwalker near Mount Lord

Bushwalker near Mount Lord

Colour photograph shows man in red and black check bush shirt standing in bush on Mount Lord, looking west. Man is standing amid tall specimens of Pandani, Richea pandanifolia

Hut at Twilight Tarn

Hut at Twilight Tarn

Colour photograph shows the rusting red roofing iron on hut visible above trees on the edge of Twilight Tarn

Letters from Edward Octavius Cotton to brother James

Letters from Edward Octavius Cotton to his brother James dated 1882 - 1883, regarding, family, Yearly Meeting (21.5.82), Schoutens, family, death of Capt. King (21.5.82), Mother and Father's deaths and will (1883), instrument with angled mirror, love to Hannah Hall.

James Backhouse Cotton

Reaping machine

Letter dated 1863 from Robert Ransome of Ransome & Co., Ipswich U.K.: regarding a reaping machine and J.B.C.'s idea of
alternate sliding motion to cutters already tried, recommends American Eagle mowing machine.

James Backhouse Cotton

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