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Papers of John Christian Watson, 1900-1941

0.3 metres (2 boxes)
Abstract Or Scope
Correspondence, speeches, articles, notes, press cuttings, receipts, income tax returns, electoral returns, an account book, leaflets, a 1900 pocket diary and photographs. The correspondence includes material on political and trade union matters, most of which falls within the period of Watson's term in Federal Parliament from 1901 to 1910. Subjects include the choice of a site for a federal capital, progressive land tax, conscription, and Watson's retirement from the position of leader of the Labour Party in 1907. Correspondents include Sir Edmund Barton, Sir John Langdon Bonython, Alfred Deakin, Henry Bournes Higgins, Sir Isaac Isaacs, Sir George Houston Reid, Thomas Price, William Morris Hughes, George Beeby, J.S. Collings, Sir Joseph Carruthers, William Dyson, Lord Novar, B.R. Wise, J. Ramsay MacDonald, S.M. Mowle, R. Jebb, J.W. Gregory, and J.M. Toomey. Also included are various speeches, articles and notes relating mainly to Watson's political career, press cuttings (mainly relating to Watson's retirement), receipts, income tax returns, electoral returns, an account book, leaflets, a pocket diary for 1900, and photographs.

Papers of Lister and Edna Hopkins, 1841-2007

3.75 metres (25 ms boxes + 9 sound/av carriers + 4 digital carriers)
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Papers of Lord Gowrie, 1835-1987

13.35 metres (62 ms boxes + 5 medium folio boxes + 1 large folio box + 1 small phase box + 1 outsized phase box)
Abstract Or Scope
The collection constitutes a rich record of Gowrie's life, from a boy at Eton and young officer of the British Empire, to a 'mature man of affairs' who held several appointments of vice-regal office in Australia. The papers are varied in format and include official and private correspondence, cables, genealogical and biographical papers, legal and financial records, speeches, broadcasts, photographs, newspaper cuttings and memorabilia. Aspects of the life and work of Gowrie's wife, Zara, and their son, Patrick Hore-Ruthven, are also detailed in the papers.

Papers of Robbie Swan, 1951-2016

(7 MS boxes + 1 large folio box)
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This collection comprises the personal papers of Robert (Robbie) Swan and documents his life and career as a radio producer, publisher, journalist and lobbyist for the adult entertainment industry. Swan was founding editor of Matilda magazine in the 1980s and became involved in the burgeoning adult entertainment industry in Canberra as lobbyist for the Adult Video Industry Association, consequently becoming involved in debates and campaigns around censorship. In 1992 he teamed up with partner, Fiona Patten, to form the Eros Foundation and later co-founded the Australian Sex Party (now the Reason Party).
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Papers of Rachel Roxburgh, 1794-1986

4.65 metres (17 ms boxes + 2 large folio boxes + 1 outsized phase box)
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The collection contains papers relating to Roxburgh's research for her books, including Throsby Park (1989), Early colonial houses of New South Wales (1974) and Colonial farm buildings of New South Wales (1978), together with material on architecture and early Australian families.

Anzac Day March and Dawn Service in Adelaide, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales, 25 April, 2018-2023, 2018-2023

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Collection of photographs documenting the Anzac Day March and Dawn Service in Adelaide, South Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, and Sydney, New South Wales. Includes photographs of the commemorative services, marches, and annual Two-up Game, showcasing the spirit of remembrance.
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E.W. Searle collection of photographs, ca. 1900-1955, 1900-1955

ca. 2000 photographs : b&w; 40.5 x 50.9 cm, or smaller. 253 negatives : nitrate ; 9x 14.1 cm. and less. 28 slides : b&w ; 7.3 x 8.3 cm.
Abstract Or Scope
Photographs of Sydney scenery, city buildings, country and bush scenes in N.S.W., mining, aviation, Northern Territory and Queensland, Tasmania, Melbourne, Canberra, Indigenous Australians, portraits, Sydney Harbour Bridge and aerial photography and surveys. Collection includes glass negatives of his father, James Searle, a lantern lecturer, and albums of mounted photographs.
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Papers of Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey (as filmed by the AJCP), 1905-1923

6 items
Abstract Or Scope
Letters 1905-08 written by Halsey to his parents while serving on Australian Station, referring to: movements of officers; battle practice; Australian defence; federal-State relations; economic conditions; politicians; social and sporting activities.

Papers of Arthur J. Robinson, 1967-1991

1.7 metres (18 map folios + 1 large folio box)