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Papers of William Key, 1926-2006

0.56 metres (3 boxes + folio items)

Abstract Or Scope: Papers relating to Key's life and career. The collection incudes photographs, programs of performances, biographical material relating to Key and two folders of typescripts of what appears to be autobiographical reminiscences.

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A large journal kept during a tour Key undertook as a member of Muriel Matthew's 'Sparkles and Flashes Company' (c1926-1927) during which he used the stage name 'Max Illiad'. It contains diary entries, scripts, promotional flyers, photographs and some financial records, c1926-1927 Box 3

Unit ID:: 19
Date:: c1926-1927

A notebook entitled 'Muriel's shows touring synopsis', containing reminiscences about touring with Muriel Matthew's 'Sparkles and Flashes Company', undated Box 1

Unit ID:: 3

Biographical material, including notes made by Key and certificates of naval appointments, courses completed etc Box 2

Unit ID:: 10

Papers of Geoffrey Fairbairn, 1832-1982

(14 MS Boxes + 1 Large folio-box)

Abstract Or Scope: The papers consist of general correspondence, family correspondence and papers, including correspondence of Anne Fairbairn, notecards, 32 notebooks, manuscripts and typescripts relating to Fairbairn's writings, journals, family photographs, and ephemera. There is also a large collection of newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous items including a South Vietnamese flag, a 45rpm vinyl record, and a tape recording of Fairbairn's funeral service.

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A large scrapbook of newspaper and journal clippings of articles, letters to the editor, and book reviews written by Fairbairn, and covering a range of topics, 1962-64 Folio-Box Folio

Unit ID:: Folio 1
Date:: 1962-64

A scrapbook of newspaper clippings from 1940, relating to Fairbairn's father, James Valentine Fairbairn, who was the Federal Minister for Air, 1939-40 Folio-Box Folio

Unit ID:: Folio 2
Date:: 1939-40

Copies of papers from two seminars at which Fairbairn was a speaker. The first was a seminar on the 'Provincial Press' held at the University of New England in May 1968, and the second was a seminar on 'China and the future of Southeast Asia' organised by the Australian Institute of International Affairs (A.I.I.A.) in July 1968. Also included is the draft of an address to the Queensland National Party, 1979 Box 3

Unit ID:: 5
Date:: 1979

Artist's travel diaries of Philippa Webb, 1994-2015

(1 large folio-box)

Abstract Or Scope: Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) Notice:This material may contain Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) of Australian First Nations peoples. Restrictions on access and use of this material may apply. Contact the National Library of Australia for further information. Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice: Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this collection may contain names, and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive. Please also be aware that you may see certain words or descriptions within these works which reflect the author's attitude, or that of the period in which the works were created, and may now be considered inaccurate, inappropriate or offensive.

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Alaska, 2004 Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)

Unit ID:: 11
Date:: 2004

Around the World (China, New York, Hawaii, Canada), April-June 2004 Folio-Box 1 (MS 10799)

Unit ID:: 10
Date:: April-June 2004

Artist's travel diaries of Philippa Webb, 1994-2015 (1 large folio-box)

Unit ID:: MS 10799
Repository:: National Library of Australia
Date:: 1994/2015
Creator:: Webb, Philippa F.
Physical Description:: (1 large folio-box)

Collections held by Newcastle upon Tyne University Library (as filmed by the AJCP), 06 April 1839-14 November 1956

59 items

Abstract Or Scope: Papers 1839-1855 of Sir Walter Trevelyan mainly relating to penal reform and the work of Alexander Maconochie at Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island. Correspondents include Mary Maconochie.

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A. Lawrence to Trevelyan, 1900-12-06

Date:: 1900-12-06

A. Lawrence to Trevelyan, 1900-12-28

Date:: 1900-12-28

A. Maconochie to Trevelyan

Papers of Cecil Edwards, 1962-1967

0.48 metres (3 boxes + 1 folio)

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"Alaya - a comic opera in 3 acts, libretto by Erskine Urquhart, lyrics by Richard Lomas" - undated, unpublished typescript; 2 copies in spring folder; second copy title page reads "Alaya - a comic opera in three acts, libretto by Erskine Urquhart, lyrics by Cecil Edwards, music by Edith Harrhy, copyright 1924 by Erskine Wyse and Cecil Edwards"., 1924 Box 4

Unit ID:: 1
Date:: 1924

Correspondence and other documents about Frank Anstey (1865-1940), Australian Labor Party MP during the parliamentary career of Lord Bruce. Discussion with Hec Tonkin, a parliamentary journalist, concerns the possible development of a biography of Anstey, and the search for Anstey's own papers. Also includes invitations to formal dinners for PM Bruce in 1923 and 1926, signed by those present, including Tonkin and others. Plus extract from Overland, Dec. 1965, "As I knew Anstey" by E. W. Peters., 1923-1965 Box 2

Unit ID:: 2
Date:: 1923/1965

Correspondence between Cecil Edwards and Viscount Bruce during the writing of "Bruce of Melbourne" - 148 indexed letters, 28/11/1962-23/8/1967; also photocopy of article in Canberra Times re Edwards and his research on Bruce (incl. the letters), 26/10/1972, 1962-1967, 1972 Box 3

Unit ID:: 4
Date:: 1962-1967, 1972

[Small craft chart of Western Australia], [1979?]-

Abstract Or Scope: Creator: Public Works Department, Western Australia.

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Albany, Australia -South coast, Western Australia, WA 1083, 2014

Date:: 2014

Augusta, Australia - west coast, Western Australia, WA 1681, 2014

Date:: 2014

Australia--East Kimberley, Lake Argyle, 53375, 1982

Date:: 1982

Papers of Jonathan Brown, 1966-2023

(5 phase boxes, 4 folders)

Abstract Or Scope: The collection comprises personal correspondence to and from the author, scrapbooks relating to his time as ambassador to Zimbabwe, and family history.

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Albert Coates: A Great Wagner Conductor by Jonathan Brown Part 1, 18 May 2005 Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 6 (Shared)

Unit ID:: NLA.DMA000433
Date:: 18 May 2005

Albert Coates: A Great Wagner Conductor by Jonathan Brown Part 2, 18 May 2005 Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 6 (Shared)

Unit ID:: NLA.DMA000434
Date:: 18 May 2005

Australia in Abuja; visits by the Prime Minister to Nigeria for Commonwealth meetings in 2002 & 2003, 2002-2003 Digital-Carriers-Box DMA 3

Unit ID:: NLA.DMA000235
Date:: 2002/2003

Rice growing, harvesting and processing in the Riverina region, Leeton and Murrami, New South Wales 2023, 2023

Abstract Or Scope: Collection of photographs documenting the growing, harvesting, and processing of organic rice in Leeton and Murrami in the Riverina region of New South Wales. The images capture the people, the process behind the growing and harvesting of organic rice, and the processing and storage at the SunRice Leeton Mill, and the rice storage facility in Murrami. The collection shows the important and impactful work regional workers have on Australian farming. The Murray Darling Basin, which incorporates the Riverina, is Australia's most important agricultural region, producing around one-third of Australia's food supply.

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Albert Kent holding a board of rice samples ready for inspection and evaluation of grain quality by the 'Paddy Vision', Murrami, New South Wales, 2023

Unit ID:: PIC/21244/3
Date:: 2023
Creator:: Clark, Darren, 1967-

Bill Barnhill demonstrating an old de-husking machine, Leeton, New South Wales, 2023

Unit ID:: PIC/21244/6
Date:: 2023
Creator:: Clark, Darren, 1967-

Bill Barnhill driving a grain harvester during harvest of organic rice crop, Leeton, New South Wales, 2023

Unit ID:: PIC/21244/11
Date:: 2023
Creator:: Clark, Darren, 1967-

South Region, Queensland : geographic ephemera collected by the National Library of Australia, N.D.

Abstract Or Scope: Material in the Geography and Travel ephemera collection covers significant information about the geography, history, and tourist activities of places in Australia, its Antarctic and island territories. This includes geographical features, national parks and reserves, regions, cities, towns, buildings and other man-made structures. The collection includes advertising material, pamphlets, price lists, tokens, area and accommodation guides, brochures, postcards, stickers, labels and tickets.

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