University of Tasmania

William Clark : notes

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Item
1933-1943

Part of Meston Papers

Notes on William Clark

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemen's Land Company minutes

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Item
1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Van Diemen's Land Co. Minutes. Printed by Andrew Bent. Photocopy (Ferguson no.1097), 1826.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemen's Land Company documents

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Item
1825-1911

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Van Diemens Land Company Survey of Lands

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Item
1842-1844

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"V.D.L. Co. Survey of Lands", Correspondence with Colonial Secretary, 1842-1844.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Trip to the Frenchman Cap

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Item
1915

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Trial of Captain W. Kellie

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Item
1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Transcripts from published works

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Miscellaneous transcripts on historical subjects

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company.

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Item
1829

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts from "History of the Origin, Rise and Progress of the Van Diemen's Land Company. London. (Ferguson 1302) 1829.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Transcripts from Annual Reports of the V.D.L.Co.

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Item
1831-1854

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Van Diemen's Land Company. Transcripts from Annual Reports,1831-1854.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Tasmanian Times dated 8 July 1870

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Item
1870

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Copy of The Tasmanian Times, dated 8 July 1870

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Mercury-Supplement dated 4 December 1883

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1883

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Copy of The Mercury Supplement dated 4 December 1883

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Mercury dated 4 July 1863

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Item
1863

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Copy of The Mercury dated 4 July 1863

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company : draft and typescript

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Sub-item
c1958

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."

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Franklin-Montagu Dispute

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Item
1939

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typescript copy of 1939 UTAS M.A. thesis by Joyce E. Eyre entitled "The Franklin-Montagu Dispute".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

The Derwent Bank 1829-1854

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Fifteen page typescript article entitled "The Derwent Bank", 1829-1854. (by A.L.M.?)

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers

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Item
1881-1904

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Tasmanian Parliamentary Papers relating to harbours in the North-West. 1881-1904.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Tasmania

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Item
1927-1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Stone age man and aborigines

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Item
1933-1943

Part of Meston Papers

Notes on stone age man and aborigines

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Some account of the country lying between Lake St.Clair and Macquarie Harbour

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Item
1849-1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Short History of Latrobe

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Latrobe"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Short History of Devonport

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Six page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "A Short History of Devonport"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Ships 1816-1823

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Item
1816-1823

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typescript copy, alphabetically arranged, of arrival of vessels at Hobart Town and their departure from 1st June 1816 to the 31st December 1823.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Sheep

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Item
1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Settlement of the North-West Coast

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Five page typescript of article by A.L Meston entitled "Settlement of the North-West Coast"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Secheron House

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Notes on Secheron House, a colonial home built for Surveyor-General George Frankland in Hobart in 1831

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Sammy Cox

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1931

Part of Meston Papers

Sammy Cox (Samuel Jervis) "A Tasmanian William Buckley" by F.W. Hosken, from "Argus Cameron Supplement" 17 October 1931

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Ross v. Gurr

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Item
1833-1835

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Ross v. Gurr": transcripts from Hobart Town Courier and Van Diemens Land Almanac. 1833-35.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Richmond Anglican Cemetery : inscriptions on some graves

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Inscriptions on some graves in Richmond Anglican cemetery
copies by A.L. Meston.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research notes, transcripts and drafts

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Item
n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Five folders of research notes, transcripts and rough drafts for "Van Diemen's Land Company, 1825-1842".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research notes for the book "The history of the Van Diemen's Land Company"

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Item
1958

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research notes

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Series
n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Research notes for "Van Diemen's Land Company, 1825-1842".

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Research material on the Van Diemen's Land Co.

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Item
1832-1939

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition

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Item
1863

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of 'Report of Mr. Gould upon the Gold Exploring Expedition' (House of Assembly Journal, vol.10 (1863) no .9).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Report of Backhouse and Walker of a visit to the V.D.L. Co's establishment, 1833

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1833

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

'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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants

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Item
1833

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Proposals for the Encouragement of Immigrants ..."1833. (Ferguson no.1723). Manuscript transcript.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Printed works and press cuttings

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Series
1825-1945

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of printed works and press cuttings collected by Meston relating to Van Diemen's Land history

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Printed works

n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Press cuttings

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1925-1927

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

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Place names of Tasmania : notes

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Notes on the place names of Tasmania

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co.

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1828

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Origin, rise and progress of the V.D.L. Co. from the Colonial Advocate, 1828.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

On Behalf of the Company: the explanation of Henry Hellyer

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1928-1948

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

• "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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Old correspondence in the Lands Department.

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Item
1943

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Hurst, W.N. - Notes on the old correspondence in the Lands Department. 1943. Duplicate of RS23/1(10).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Official Report of Journies in the North- West Portion of Van Diemen's Land 1828

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Item
c1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Wedge, J.H. "Official Report of Journies ... in the North-West Portion of Van Diemen's Land ... 1828". (Parl. Paper 186?).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notes relating to economic background in U.K. affecting the foundation of Van Diemen's Land Company

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n.d.

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

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notes on the Van Diemen's Land Company and aborigines

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Loose leaf Notebook containing notes on the Van Diemen's Land Company & aborigines

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notes on genealogy

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notes on an incident when aboriginal women were killed

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n.d.

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notes by R.L. Parker on the Cressy Co.

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Notes made by R.L. Parker on the Cressy Company

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Notebook of some correspondence regarding Van Diemen's Land Company

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Notebook of some correspondence regarding Van Diemen's Land Company

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Newspapers

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Series
1863-1883

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of newspapers, "The Mercury" and "Tasmanian Times"

Archibald Lawrence Meston

News clippings

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Series
1928-1931

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, history, animals, obituaries and reminiscences in notebooks and binder

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Narrative of the Overland Journey of Sir John and Lady Franklin and Party from Hobart to Macquarie Harbour

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of 'Narrative of the Overland Journey of Sir John and Lady Franklin and Party from Hobart to Macquarie Harbour' by David Burn

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Miscellaneous transcripts and manuscripts

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Series
1859-1956

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Miscellaneous transcripts and manuscripts

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Miscellaneous press cuttings relating to Tasmania.

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Miscellaneous press cuttings relating to Tasmania.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Miscellaneous indexed notes regarding Van Diemen's Land Company

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Miscellaneous indexed notes regarding Van Diemen's Land Company

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Miscellaneous

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1930-1931

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1930-31. History, animals, Frenchman's Cap, obituaries, reminiscences, ships. Arranged in a spring binder.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Meston Papers

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Collection
1933-1958

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

Meston Historical Research Papers

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Collection
1933-1958

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Material concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co.

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Item
1827-1843

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts from newspapers, almanacs and Colonial Office correspondence, concerning the Van Diemen's Land Co. 1827-43.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Manuscripts in The Royal Society of Tasmania Collection

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Series
1943

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Copies of manuscripts written by Meston and held in The Royal Society of Tasmania Collection

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Manuscripts and records in Tasmanian State Archives

AU TAS UTAS SPARC M3-5
Series
1816-1833

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Copies of manuscripts and records in Tasmanian State Archives

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Manuscript of articles

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Series
1933-1949

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Folder containing typescripts of article with other associated material written by Meston

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Macquarie's Journals

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Item
1956

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Literary matters

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Item
1928

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1928. Literary matters, in quarto note book, partly unused.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

List of Calder papers

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Item
1943

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

List of Calder papers with index of scrapbooks, and some transcripts of articles in A.L.M's hand. (see RSI9).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Life, Position and Influence of Women in the Early Settlement of Van Diemen's Land

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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

Letters re exploration of N.W. Tasmania from R.S. Sanderson

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Item
1927-1932

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from R. Kirkup

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1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Correspondence, including 3 letters from (J?) R. Kirkup, on finding Hellyer's Slab in the Arthur Gorge. 1927

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from Alan W. Lade

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1929-1930

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Three letters from Alan W. Lade, Deniliquin, on sheep breeds, dated 1929-30.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from A.L. Wayn

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1947

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letters from A. Biggs

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Sub-item
1933

Part of Meston Papers

Letters from A. Biggs (astronomical instruments, 1933)

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from R.S. Sanderson

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1930

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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

Letter from R. W. Giblin

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Item
1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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

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1927

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from Charles Whitham, regarding the exploration of North West Tasmania dated 17 September 1927.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery

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1902

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Letter from Charles Butler to Bishop Montgomery, 27 November 1902. (Another copy in same hand, also signed, in B9/B15).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Letter by Adam Amos

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1826

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of letter by Adam Amos dated 1826. Given to A.L. Meston by descendant, L.E. Amos in 1945.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Lectures and talks

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Item
1938-1949

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

King Island: Barnard's Report

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1827

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of "King Island: Barnard's Report". Despatch to Colonial Office, 24 October 1827.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Jorgen Jorgenson

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Material relating to Jorgen Jorgenson including copies of diaries

Archibald Lawrence Meston

History of North West Tasmania

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Transcripts of ten articles on the history of North West Tasmania by Richard Hilder. Published in newspapers. n.d.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

History & reminiscences

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1928-1930

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Collection of miscellaneous news clippings, dated 1928-30. History, reminiscences etc. in quarto notebook

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby

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1868-1874

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Three page typescript "Extracts from the Diary of Mr. W.M. Crosby, late of Leith, Tasmania" 1868-74.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Extracts from Canadian histories concerning Sir George Arthur

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

"Some extracts from Canadian histories concerning Sir George Arthur" - brief manuscript notes by Ronald Worthy Giblin.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report

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1860

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

Typed copy of "Exploration of the Northern Country: Mr.Gunn's Report". (House of Assembly Journals, (1860) no.11)

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Early days of the Tamar

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n.d.

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Draft letter on Aborigines

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Draft of a letter by A.L. Meston on aborigines and the naming of V.D.L. undated

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Discovery of Mt.Bischoff Tin Mine

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n.d.

Part of Meston Papers

Notes by R.E. Smith on the discovery of Mt.Bischoff Tin Mine.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Diaries of Jorgen Jorgensen

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Sub-item
1826-1827

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Deportation of the Norfolk Islanders to the Derwent in 1808 & Discovery of Van Diemen's Land in 1642

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1891-1895

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

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).

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Death of Henry Hellyer

AU TAS UTAS SPARC M3-5-3
Item
1832

Part of Meston Historical Research Papers

"Death of Henry Hellyer" 1832. Colonial Secretary.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Cradle Mountain miscellaneous papers

AU TAS UTAS SPARC M11-5-2
Sub-item
n.d.

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.

Archibald Lawrence Meston

Cradle Mountain by R.E. Smith