Memoirs, entitled 'Notes on my life'
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The manuscript, which is about 200 pages in length, is essentially a chronicle of Hodgson's life, written in note form rather than being a polished memoir. The text was written on the right-hand pages of an exercise book, the left-hand page being left empty for additions. Hodgson dealt with his childhood and early life very succinctly, but his later years are covered in much more detail. There are many references to his parents Arthur and Eliza Hodgson, his brothers, and his own family, as well as to numerous friends and acquaintances. In addition to his work in various parishes and dioceses, Hodgson wrote about church affairs generally, his social life and sporting interests, and his travels in Europe.
Hodgson wrote in some detail about his visit to Australia in 1925-26 (pp 109-28). He and his wife left Southampton on a Dutch ship on 17 November 1925 and sailed to Marseilles, Port Said, Colombo, the island of Sabang, Singapore and Batavia. They spent some time touring in Java and then sailed from Surabaya to Brisbane, arriving on 3 January 1926. They stayed on the Darling Downs for 12 days, visited Eton Vale, and met relatives and friends of his parents. They then travelled to Sydney by train, stayed at Camden Park and Medlow Bath in the Blue Mountains, and met local dignitaries such as the judges Sir Adrian Knox and Sir Philip Street. Finally, they sailed round the south coast, making short visits to Melbourne, Kyneton, Adelaide and Perth. They left Australia on 22 February and reached Marseilles on 19 March 1926.
The memoirs contain photographs, but they have not reproduced well.
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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