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Papers of James Tucker, c. 1845-c. 1929

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The four volumes comprise the following: I. Manuscript entitled "Ralph Rashleigh or the life of an exile" by Giacamo di Rosenberg (1 vol.), ca. 1845. II. Typescript entitled "Ralph Rashleigh or the life of an exile by Giacamo di Rosenberg", transcribed by Charles Bertie in the 1920s (2 vols.). A letter written by G. Wren Howard of Jonathan Cape to Bertie, 4 September 1929, concerning corrections in any reprint of the novel, is included in the first volume. The manuscript was first published in London by Jonathan Cape in 1929. A new edition was edited by Colin Roderick and first published by Angus and Robertson in 1952.

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Voyage to Australia 1853-1854 on board the Palmyra, 1853-1854, 1853-1854

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Handwritten diary, kept by Theo West, containing daily entries describing the voyage from Plymouth to Sydney. Journal begins 19 October 1853, concludes February 1854. Photocopy of diary included.

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Pamphlets of Patrick Morris (as filmed by the AJCP), 1823, 1828

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Printed pamphlets by Patrick Morris: Observations on the present state of Newfoundland in reference to its courts of justice, local government and trade in a letter addressed to the Right Honourable Henry Earl Bathurst by an inhabitant of the colony(1823). Arguments to prove the policy and necessity of granting to Newfoundland a constitutional government in a letter 1828 to the Right Honourable W. Huskisson, Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies by P. Morris, an inhabitant of the colony at Newfoundland. Morris considered the new form of government for New South Wales, of Governor and Council nominated by the Governor, as 'more objectionable than any other for the colonies'. Report of the Select Committee Appointed to Inquire into the Present State of Agriculture in this Colony (Chairman: Patrick Morris), Parliamentary Paper.

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Papers of Rex Harold Hall, 1945-1947

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The papers include typescripts, statistical sheets, some Latvian and Ukrainian newspapers and pamphlets, Displaced Persons papers, UNRRA stationary forms, regulations, organisation charts, maps, newsletters, meal tickets, photographs, invitations, and some correspondence to Mr. Hall, and photocopies of two diaries (1946-1947).

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Papers of Colin Roderick, 1824-1996, 1824-1996

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MS 1578 comprises correspondence, research notes, addresses, bibliographies, lectures and collected historical documents relating to Colin Roderick's work as an author, historian and editor. The collection includes material on various subjects including James Tucker, Jane New, censorship, the Chair of Australian Literature, defamation, Miles Franklin, Australian short story and travel, Roderic Quinn memorial, Australian novelists, Alexander Harris, Mrs Campbell Praed and John Knatchbull. Also included are G.B. Lancaster letters and Mary Gilmore documents and letters (54 boxes, 75 fol. volumes, 5 cartons).

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Papers of Frederick Mackie, 1852-1855

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Collection consists of a letterbook, two sketchbooks and seven journals describing Mackie's missionary tour of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in 1852-1855.The journals record not only Mackie's missionary work but also details of colonial social and economic life. The sketchbooks include small and detailed drawings of typographical, botanical and natural history subjects. They also record the early settlements and scenery in Australia, New Zealand and the Cape.

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Papers of James J. Macintyre (as filmed by the AJCP), 1825-1867

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Autobiographical account of life in Mexico, Scotland, England and New South Wales, and manuscripts of The Physical and Historical Geography of Australia and Walks on Deck and Rambles on Shore during a Voyage of Circumnavigation of the Globe.

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Papers of the Wakefield Family (as filmed by the AJCP), 1815-1853

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Copies of letters 1815-53, transcribed by A.J. Allon, from Arthur, Edward and William Wakefield to their sister Catherine and other members of the family. Subjects include: the foundation of South Australia; the formation of the New Zealand Association in 1837; the publication of The British Colonization of New Zealand; arrival of William Wakefield and party in New Zealand in 1840; arrival of E.G. Wakefield in 1853; the murder of Arthur Wakefield by Maoris in 1843; the dispute with Lord Stanley; and the proposal in 1847 for a new colony in New Zealand.

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Photographs of Victoria Illustrated, approximately 1854

Photographs from the Australian Artists 1960-1985 Exhibition / David Moore, 1960-1985

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Portraits of: Robert Klippel 1979; Janet Dawson 1966; William Dobell 1960; Russell Drysdale 1964; Sali Herman 1961; Sidney Nolan 1962; John Olsen 1962; Joshua Smith 1985; Fred Williams.

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