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Journal of John Lovell kept on the emigrant ship Elizabeth on a voyage from Bristol to Melbourne, 23 January – 3 May 1853. The journal details the weather, conditions aboard the ship, passengers complaints and relations with other staff.

Journal, 29 June 1832 to 22 Sept. 1833. Contains an explanation of his family's decision to emigrate to Van Diemen's Land, detailed descriptions of the voyage out, his impressions of the colony and meetings with prominent people, including George Frankland, A.F. Kemp, John Glover, John Batman, Governor Arthur, Captain James England and W.J.T. Clarke. The journal concludes with a description of the voyage back to England and recollections of the family's experiences in the colony. Included in the journal are a few pen and ink drawings, among them being plans of the ships Duckenfield and Edward Lombe and a drawing of the home of a settler named Grove, late of the 63rd Regiment.

Journal describing the voyage to Australia, life on board the SS Austral, and Lord's life in Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle.

Journal of HMS Dolphin 21 June 1764-9 May 1766 with marginal notes, probably by John Hawkesworth. As well as giving meteorological and navigational information, the journal gives brief descriptions of places visited, especially their geographical features, and mentions the activities of the crew on board.

Journal describing his voyage to Australia on the barque Louisa and his first two years in Australia. The journal is addressed to John Brownlow, Secretary of the Foundling Hospital. It mainly records day-to-day activities but also provides details of events leading to the formation of the first Municipal Council of Sydney. (c.400 p.)

Two journals covering the voyages to Australia, and Mitchell's travels in New South Wales and Java in 1820 and 1822.

Collection comprises five volumes of journals, reports and other papers.

Diary kept by Frederick Edelesten on the voyage from London to Adelaide, while travelling in South Australia and Western Australia, and on the return journey from Adelaide to London, July 1867 – October 1868.

Material relating to the activities of the charity Legacy.

Collection of posters advertising the Kings Park Wildflower Festival held annually at Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia. The Botanic Garden and Parks Authority receives funding from the State Government of Western Australia.