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Research notes, correspondence and drafts of historical studies of the Van Diemen's Land Company, Jorgen Jorgensen, etc. by Archibald Lawrence Meston (1890-1951).
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Research notes, correspondence and drafts of historical studies of the Van Diemen's Land Company, Jorgen Jorgensen, etc. by Archibald Lawrence Meston (1890-1951).
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Research notes for the book "The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company"
Part of Meston Papers
Research notes for the book "The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company"." edited for publication by W.M. Meston, 1958. Includes copies of dispatches, minutes of the council and miscellaneous notes and correspondence of the V.D.L. Co.
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The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company : draft and typescript
Part of Meston Papers
Draft and typescript of chapters 1-5, 7, conclusion and also introduction by K.M. Dallas of "The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company."
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Copies of dispatches of the Van Diemen's Land Company
Part of Meston Papers
Copies of dispatches etc. of the Van Diemen's Land Company
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Meston Historical Research Papers
Papers relating to the historical research of Archibald Lawrence Meston (1890-1951), including notes, drafts and copies of articles for publication, transcripts or photocopies of documents, and newspaper cuttings.
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"Macquarie's Journals". Typed copy of diaries of visit to V.D.L., 1811-1821. From manuscript held in Mitchell Library, published in full, 1956.
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Miscellaneous transcripts and manuscripts
Miscellaneous transcripts and manuscripts
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Folder containing manuscripts of lectures and talks.
• "Introductory Talk to a Course on Australian Literature" (W. E.A. Launceston);
• two press cuttings and notes on English and Scottish localities;
• "Lost Cities of Southern Rhodesia" (Schools Broadcast, 9th February 1938);
• W.H. Hudson (Schools Broadcast, 4th December 1939);
• "A Visit to Kruger National Park", 7th July 1939;
• "Geology of Tasmania"; Talk to Tasmanian Field Naturalists Club 1949.
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Folder containing typescripts of article with other associated material written by Meston
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On Behalf of the Company: the explanation of Henry Hellyer
• "On Behalf of the Company: the Explanation of Henry Hellyer".Cuttings from Circular Head Chronicle, 28 April-26 May 1948.
• Typed copy of Hellyer's despatch to Edward Curr, 29 Nov.1928 with annotations by A.L.M.;
• Letters re Hellyer's ancestry, 1933.
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Letters and photographs from various people regarding research topics
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Eight letters from A.L. Wayn, State Secretary's Department, in reply to queries from A.L.M.; 2 articles by A.L.Wayn from Educational Record: "0use in the State Records"; from the State Records, second article. 1947.
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"Archives" - Folder containing:
• "University of Tasmania. History Department.
• Brief General Survey of Tasmanian Historical Material in Mitchell Library, Sydney.
Typescript;
• Launceston Public Library. "List of Books in the Library on the Early History of Australia and Tasmania, Almanacs, and Tasmanian Newspaper ... Files." 1942. Duplicated.
• Hartwell, R.M. "Early Tasmanian Records and Problems, University of Sydney, 1947. 4p.
• "Tasmanian Newspaper Files in the Chief Secretary's Department, Hobart". Duplicated.
• "Shelf list of Early Tasmanian Newspapers in the State Library, Hobart, Tasmania". 6p. Typescript.
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"Circular Head's Hotel History". Cuttings from Circular Head Chronicle, 22 Aug. 1945.
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Printed works and press cuttings
Collection of printed works and press cuttings collected by Meston relating to Van Diemen's Land history
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Part of Meston Papers
Notes on William Clark
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Old correspondence in the Lands Department.
Hurst, W.N. - Notes on the old correspondence in the Lands Department. 1943. Duplicate of RS23/1(10).
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Part of Meston Papers
Notes on stone age man and aborigines
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Part of Meston Papers
Letters regarding astronomy and aborigines.
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Manuscripts in The Royal Society of Tasmania Collection
Copies of manuscripts written by Meston and held in The Royal Society of Tasmania Collection
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List of Calder papers with index of scrapbooks, and some transcripts of articles in A.L.M's hand. (see RSI9).
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Typescript copies of University theses
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Research material on the Van Diemen's Land Co.
Research material on Van Diemen's Land Company including:
• Brochure advertising land for sale, ca.1920;
• Sydney Stock Exchange, Investment Service. [Report] on Emu Railway Co., 1938;
• Mining Services [Report] on Mount Lyell Mining &Railway Co., Nov. 1939;
• copies of letters from J. Norton Smith, V.D.L. Co. to James Smith re Mt. Bischoff Tin Mine, 1873-79;
• Transcripts from Bigge's Report, 1820;
• Baptist Magazine, 1832; "Authentic Information regarding Van Diemen's Land Company" by F. Boucher, 1859 (Ferguson no. 7296).
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Typescript copy of 1939 UTAS M.A. thesis by Joyce E. Eyre entitled "The Franklin-Montagu Dispute".
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Part of Meston Papers
Manuscript, miscellaneous papers and correspondence regarding Cradle Mountain
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Part of Meston Papers
Manuscript of "Cradle Mountain" by R.E. Smith, with notes on wild life and climate by Gustav Weindorfer. dated 7 August
1937.
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Part of Meston Papers
Letters from A. Biggs (astronomical instruments, 1933)
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Letters re exploration of N.W. Tasmania from R.S. Sanderson
Folder containing 25 letters from R. Stuart Sanderson, Burnie, to A.L.Meston re
• exploration of N.W. Tasmania, 1927-1932.
• Copies of 2 letters from A.L.M. to Sanderson, 1930, 1932.
• "Brief History of the Port of Burnie", compiled by
R.S. Sanderson. Typescript 21p. 1921.
• "Notes on the North-West of Tasmania" by J. Sanderson. 5p. Typescript. 26 October 1948.
• "Discovery of tin at Mt.Bischoff" by R.S.Sanderson. 2p. Typescript.
• Extracts from personal diaries of R.D.Sanderson, Burnie. 6p.1884-1928.
• 3 photostats of maps of V.D.L's land grants from Lands Department, Hobart.
• 9 photographs, including 2 of Stonehenge, near Pruana South and 1 of Hellyer's tomb.
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Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, history, animals, obituaries and reminiscences in notebooks and binder
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Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1930-31. History, animals, Frenchman's Cap, obituaries, reminiscences, ships. Arranged in a spring binder.
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Part of Meston Papers
Sammy Cox (Samuel Jervis) "A Tasmanian William Buckley" by F.W. Hosken, from "Argus Cameron Supplement" 17 October 1931
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Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1928-30. History, reminiscences etc. in quarto notebook
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Letter from R.S. Sanderson, Burnie, dated 10 September 1930, enclosing copy of "Notes on the life of Edward Curr by his Grandson, Frederick Curr."
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Three letters from Alan W. Lade, Deniliquin, on sheep breeds, dated 1929-30.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
"Tasmania" File containing:
• Transcript from headstone on grave of Bart. B. Thomas, 1831;
• letter from Ronald Smith 1929;
• letters from W. Walker, 1927;
• note by A.W.S. Hume re J.H. Wedge;
• letter from Thomas Dunbabin, 1928, re Jorgen Jorgensen, with transcripts from Jorgensen's Diary;
• photograph of W.W. Elliston, photocopy of his handwriting and Coat of Arms;
• photograph of Stanley and The Nut;
• drawing of The Nut, Plan of Settlement Island (Sarah Island) Macquarie Harbour.
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"Sheep". Transcripts including letter to Pastoral Review, by R.S. Sanderson, 8 June 1928; "Early History of Saxony Sheep in Australia", by A.W.L. (Pastoral Review, 16 July 1928); transcripts from Historical Records of N.S.W. concerning John Macarthur's sheep interests.
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Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1928. Literary matters, in quarto note book, partly unused.
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Correspondence, including 3 letters from (J?) R. Kirkup, on finding Hellyer's Slab in the Arthur Gorge. 1927
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Part of Meston Papers
Press cuttings of articles on V.D.L. Co. published by Advocate 3 Nov. 1925 - 5 February 1927 and miscellaneous
cuttings re birds on Bass Strait Islands
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Letter from R. W. Giblin, London, to "Mr. Murray" re Governor Arthur. 6 p. holograph signed. 10 Dec. 1927.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Letter from Charles Whitham, regarding the exploration of North West Tasmania dated 17 September 1927.
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Description of a trip to the Frenchman Cap, in February 1887 by Mr. T.B. Moore. Copied from Mr. Moore's mss. in January 1915. (Published in Hobart Mercury, 14 Apr. 1887. See RS5/9).
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Van Diemen's Land Company documents
Collection of printed papers
• Van Diemen's Land Company: British Acts relating to the Company, 1825, 1847, 1863, 1877, 1916.
• Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers in re V.D.L. Co., 1859, 1889, 1911.
• Circular advertising land for sale 1858.
• Report of Emu Bay Railway Co. 1937
• V.D.L. Co. Annual Report, 1868/69, 1931/37.
• Report to V.D.L. Co. by James Bailey on the State of their properties, 10 Aug. 1881.
• Report on properties by Capt. James Rowe, 1886.
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Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers
Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers relating to harbours in the North-West. 1881-1904.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery
Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery, 27 November 1902. (Another copy in same hand, also signed, in B9/B15).
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Deportation of the Norfolk Islanders to the Derwent in 1808 & Discovery of Van Diemen's Land in 1642
Two Parliamentary Papers entitled :
• Walker, J.B. "Deportation of the Norfolk Islanders to the Derwent in 1808" (Parl. Paper, 1895).
• "Discovery of Van Diemen's Land in 1642". (Parl. Paper, 1891).
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The Mercury-Supplement dated 4 December 1883
Copy of The Mercury Supplement dated 4 December 1883
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Collection of newspapers, "The Mercury" and "Tasmanian Times"
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Brief dottings of My Life from Richmond Hill, near Launceston
Transcripts in A.L.Meston's hand from James Denton Toosey's "Brief Dottings of My Life from Richmond Hill, near Launceston", Launceston, 1881.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby
Three page typescript "Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby, late of Leith, Tasmania" 1868-74.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
The Tasmanian Times dated 8 July 1870
Copy of The Tasmanian Times, dated 8 July 1870
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Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition
Typed copy of 'Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition' (House of Assembly Journal, vol.10 (1863) no .9).
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Copy of The Mercury dated 4 July 1863
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Some account of the country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour
Calder, J.E. Typed copies of "Some account of the Country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour" (Tasmanian Journal of Natural Science, Jan. 1849); "Report on the waste lands between the Mersey and Leven". (House of Assembly Journals 1860, no.84).
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Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report
Typed copy of "Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report". (House of Assembly Journals, (1860) no.11)
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Official Report of Journies in the North- West Portion of Van Diemen's Land 1828
Wedge, J.H. "Official Report of Journies ... in the North-West Portion of Van Diemen's Land ... 1828". (Parl. Paper 186?).
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Transcripts from Annual Reports of the V.D.L.Co.
Van Diemen's Land Company. Transcripts from Annual Reports,1831-1854.
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Van Diemens Land Company Survey of Lands
"V.D.L. Co. Survey of Lands", Correspondence with Colonial Secretary, 1842-1844.
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Material concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co.
Transcripts from newspapers, almanacs and Colonial Office correspondence, concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co. 1827-43.
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"Ross v. Gurr": transcripts from Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemens Land Almanac. 1833-35.
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Manuscripts and records in Tasmanian State Archives
Copies of manuscripts and records in Tasmanian State Archives
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Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants
"Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants ..."1833. (Ferguson no.1723). Manuscript transcript.
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Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Co's establishment, 1833
'Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Cols establishment, 1833'. Copy of letter to Governor Arthur. 1833. Typescript. Also copy in A.L. Meston's hand.
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"Death of Henry Hellyer" 1832. Colonial Secretary.
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Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company.
Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company. London. (Ferguson 1302) 1829.
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Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co.
Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co. from the Colonial Advocate, 1828.
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Typed copy of "King Island: Barnard's Report". Despatch to Colonial Office, 24 October 1827.
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Part of Meston Papers
Copies of diaries of Jorgen Jorgensen, including Journey to Ouse Plateau, Repat of Jorgensen to V.D.L. Co. on route between Hobart and Circular Head, and Journal kept while exploring from Circular Head to the Pieman River, 1826-7.
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Typed copy of letter by Adam Amos dated 1826. Given to A.L. Meston by descendant, L.E. Amos in 1945.
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Trial of Captain W. Kellie of the ship "Cape Packet" 1826. Transcripts in A.L.Meston's hand from Hobart Town Gazette and Colonial Times.
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Van Diemen's Land Company minutes
Van Diemen's Land Co. Minutes. Printed by Andrew Bent. Photocopy (Ferguson no.1097), 1826.
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Typescript copy, alphabetically arranged, of arrival of vessels at Hobart Town and their departure from 1st June 1816 to the 31st December 1823.
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Notes relating to economic background in U.K. affecting the foundation of Van Diemen's Land Company
Part of Meston Papers
Notes compiled by A.L. Meston, mainly relating to the economic background in U.K. which affected foundation of Van Diemen's Land Company
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Part of Meston Papers
Material relating to Jorgen Jorgenson including copies of diaries
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Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Devonport"
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Fifteen page typescript article entitled "The Derwent Bank", 1829-1854. (by A.L.M.?)
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Settlement of the North-West Coast
Five page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "Settlement of the North-West Coast"
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Miscellaneous press cuttings relating to Tasmania.
Miscellaneous press cuttings relating to Tasmania.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Notes on genealogy: Including families of Luttrell (ancestors of Mrs. A.L. (Winifred) Meston; Rockwell, including typed copy of letter written by J. Rockwell, an officer on H.M.S. Dreadnought, describing the battle of Trafalgar, photograph of Captain Rockwell, Master of P.S. "Kangaroo"; Churchill and Crocker families.
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Cradle Mountain miscellaneous papers
Part of Meston Papers
Miscellaneous papers re Cradle Mountain comprising correspondence regarding Franz Malcher, translation from Malcher's account of his trip to Tasmania, March 1914, notes on wild animals by G. Weindorfer and copy of his birth certificate, and copy of "Trip to the Summit of Cradle Mountain" by W.O. Weston, published in Examiner, Feb-March 1891 and miscellaneous notes.
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Place names of Tasmania : notes
Part of Meston Papers
Notes on the place names of Tasmania
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Folder containing "Early Days on the Tamar"; 2 copies of a photograph of Launceston; photocopy of "Plan of Launceston" (from Ross: Hobart Town Almanack, 1832); printed broadside, "Ackerman's Exhibition", Launceston.
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Research notes, transcripts and drafts
Five folders of research notes, transcripts and rough drafts for "Van Diemen's Land Company, 1825-1842".
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Printed works removed from Collection and placed in Library's Rare Book Collection or in Staff Publications:
• Howard, M.C. West Coast mineral areas, 1947.
• Miller, E.M. Literary beginnings in Tasmania. (Educational Record, Oct.15, 1948)
• Miller, E.M. The Tasmanian, Launceston's first newspaper.(Biblionews, vol.2, No.8, 1949). 2 copies and typed ms.
• Preshaw, A.S. The University of Tasmania throughout half a century. (Tasmanian Institute of Educational Research. Bull.No.6, 1940).
• Triebel, L.A. Whaling in Australasian Seas a century ago. (Educational Record, Feb. 1949).
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Part of Meston Papers
Draft of a letter by A.L. Meston on aborigines and the naming of V.D.L. undated
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Copy of Minutes of Council of the Van Diemen's Land Company
Part of Meston Papers
Copy of Minutes of Council of the Van Diemen's Land Company
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Miscellaneous indexed notes regarding Van Diemen's Land Company
Part of Meston Papers
Miscellaneous indexed notes regarding Van Diemen's Land Company
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Notes on the Van Diemen's Land Company and aborigines
Part of Meston Papers
Loose leaf Notebook containing notes on the Van Diemen's Land Company & aborigines
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Notes on an incident when aboriginal women were killed
Part of Meston Papers
Notes on an incident when aboriginal women were killed at Emu Bay. Includes copy of letter from G.A. Robinson to Rev. William Bedford, 1829-1832.
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Correspondence relating to Jorgensen.
Part of Meston Papers
Correspondence relating to Jorgen Jorgensen.
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Part of Meston Papers
Notes on Secheron House, a colonial home built for Surveyor-General George Frankland in Hobart in 1831
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Latrobe"
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Research notes for "Van Diemen's Land Company, 1825-1842".
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Transcripts from published works
Miscellaneous transcripts on historical subjects
Archibald Lawrence Meston
History of North West Tasmania
Transcripts of ten articles on the history of North West Tasmania by Richard Hilder. Published in newspapers. n.d.
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Typed copy of 'Narrative of the Overland Journey of Sir John and Lady Franklin and Party from Hobart to Macquarie Harbour' by David Burn
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Life, Position and Influence of Women in the Early Settlement of Van Diemen's Land
Typescript copy of UTAS M.A. thesis by B.P. Andrews entitled "The Life, Position and Influence of Women in the Early Settlement of Van Diemen's Land (1803-1850)".
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Notebook of some correspondence regarding Van Diemen's Land Company
Part of Meston Papers
Notebook of some correspondence regarding Van Diemen's Land Company
Archibald Lawrence Meston
Part of Meston Papers
Two articles written by by A.L. Meston on Jorgen Jorgensen.
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Richmond Anglican Cemetery : inscriptions on some graves
Part of Meston Papers
Inscriptions on some graves in Richmond Anglican cemetery
copies by A.L. Meston.
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