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Series 11: South Australian Research notes compiled by John Tregenza  (80 cm)

Adelaide Hospital, Lunatic Asylum and Destitute Asylum

• Notes concerning the Adelaide Hospital from Parliamentary Papers, 1851-1900 / compiled by Margaret Eiffe. Typescript (16 p.)

 

Adelaide Industrial Exhibitions etc.

• History Trust internal memorandum from ‘BS’ 1986 re records of Centennial exhibition; typescript ‘International Exhibitions of the Nineteenth Century’ / Tregenza (photocopy, 1 p.); photocopied images and materials relating to the Adelaide Jubilee International Exhibition of 1887; ms notes and photocopies re Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition 1887;typescript (Roneo copy) ‘Royal Adelaide Exhibitions’ / J.H. Jervois 21/2/1976, 3 p., incl. building of Centennial Hall

 

Aldersey, Mary Ann

• Clippings on Mary Ann Aldersey, first woman missionary to China and then resident of Tsong Gyiaou in McLaren Vale (later a boarding school and nurses home)

 

Architectural history

• Building stones. Pamphlet: “Building Stones of South Australia”, Mineral Information Series, S.A. Dept of Mines, [1976?]; photocopied photographs; note from David Saunders 4/11/1976
• Article: ‘Magazines for architects in the 19th century: an annotated bibliography from an Australian point-of-view’ / David Saunders (from Art Libraries Journal, 1976 (photocopy).
• ‘Progress report on a six months project leading to: A Manual of Architectural History Research’ / David Saunders, October 1976. [6] p. (Roneo copy)
• Seminar paper: ‘Station homesteads of the Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert region, South Australia: formative influences’ / by Charles Irwin, Dept. Of Architecture, University of Adelaide, July 1979. Photocopy
• Lecture National Trust: ‘Early housing styles in South Australia – a double Twilight! / Gordon Young, S.A.I.T., 1981. Typescript

 

Bacon, Lady Charlotte

• Photocopied extract, “Lady Charlotte Bacon – Her Daughter Living at Walkerville” from F. Johns “A Journalists’ Jottings” Hassell, Adelaide, 1922; correspondence with great great granddaughter Mrs L.V. Akroyd 1983; Newspaper article re lady Bacon’s daughter ‘Glimpses of the Past: A Long Life Ended’ Adelaide Advertiser, June 8 1925; photocopied extract from Quennell, Peter (1954) “Byron: The Years of Fame” Penguin, London; photocopy of edited typescript ‘Lord Byron’s Coach’ [n.d.]

 

Black Springs (near Burra)

• 4 black and white photographs of a well and water sluice

 

Baudin, Nicolas

• Photocopy of article, “Models of the Buffalo, Rapid and Geographe”, Bulletin of the National Gallery of South Australia (August 1942).
• ‘Baudin: Ravine des Casoars’. Photocopied newspaper article ‘Expedition to seek evidence of Baudin’s visit in ‘lost’ cave’ The Advertiser (1 October 1986); 1984 correspondence with Jon[sic] [Womersley?] and George [Lowger?]; Photocopied report ‘Expedition to the Ravine des Casoars: Report from the Curator of Historical Collections’ by Tregenza to Board, Historical Collections, (23 July 1979, Appendix L); notes and articles on Frenchman’s Rock, Kangaroo Island,

 

‘The Briars’ of Medindie / Eric Gunton. Later The Salvation Army McBride Convalescent Hospital). Photocopied typescript, 3 p.

 

Bridges

• Frome Bridge. New reference note from historical sources
• Photocopied extract on bridges from W. Bennett Hays, “Engineering in South Australia” (London: John Knott, 1856).
• Plan of city of Adelaide c1850, showing bridges (photocopy)
• Photocopy of ‘Bridging Adelaide’ photography exhibition catalogue / Ashley Holmes & Gavin Blake [1982?];
• Photographs featured in Highways Dept. Historic Bridges Series nos. 5-7 and 18, from journal Highway South Australia, (1980 & 1983)
• Typescript: references from sources on ‘Company’s Bridge, Hackney’, compiled February 1978.

 

Burr, Thomas (1844)

• Photocopy of Burr, Thomas (1844) ‘Account of Governor G. Grey’s exploratory journey along the South-Eastern sea-board of South Australia’, Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society, London, p.160-184

 

Censuses. ‘Information on censuses in S.A. to 1851’ RN 662. Typed page dated 13/1/1977

 

Cudmore Family / Paringa Hall

• Photocopied articles; booklets; plan of Paringa Hall; photographs of paintings of Paringa Hall and furnishings; bound typescript booklet (carbon copy) re Cudmore genealogy, arms, historic records, memoirs, correspondence re family research 1912

 

Flinders, Matthew.

• ‘Flinders – Anchor & ‘Investigator’ mainly photocopied materials concerning the HMS ‘Investigator’ Anchor Recovery Expedition 1972-73
• Letter from Ministry for the Navy to [Bob?] Sexton re assistance to recover anchors 24/10/1969; newspaper cuttings 1973; ms notes ‘Telephone conversation 14/5/76’ from conversation with Bob Sexton, 2 p.
• Dept of Premier and of Development official correspondence regarding restoration and location of the restored anchor, 1972-73 (2 dockets)
• Booklet: The Art Gallery of South Australia Festival Exhibitions 1974, (includes section on Matthew Flinders Bicentenary Exhibition 1774-1974).
• Correspondence 1974-76 regarding donation of Flinders Voyage to Terra Australis to the Art Gallery of South Australia from the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (S.A. Branch)
• Ms note 15/2/1977 from Annette M. Onslow
• Letters 1981-82, 1986 between David Thomas, Director of Art Gallery, Peter Cahalan of History Trust and Tregenza re display of anchor by SA Museum
• Exhibition display materials: mounted caption, b&w photograph; draft display caption
• Articles: The Search and Recovery of the Investigator Anchors (1973); ‘The Expedition to recover Matthew Flinders’ Anchors’, adapted from an address to the Students and Staff of Walford C.E.G.G.S, 23/05/1973 / S. Seton, published July 1973, SASTA; ‘Matthew Flinders – and his Anchors’ / R.K. Wilson, reprinted from MLC News [1973]; ‘170 years ago Captain Matthew Flinders’ / Doug Seton, published SASTA 1973
• Bibliography. ms notes, 2 p, with a 20c postage stamp produced for Australia Day 1980 depicting Matthew Flinders
• Commemorative Plate 1802. Colour photograph of damaged plate (10x8.5 cm); photocopy of map, ms directions
• Articles on Investigator. Photocopy: Sexton, R T (1979) ‘The Investigator (1795-1872)’ in Russell, R W (1979) “Matthew Flinders: the ifs of history” published Flinders University; offprint article Geeson, N T & Sexton R T (1970) ‘H.M. Sloop Investigator’, The Mariner’s Mirror, v. 56, no. 3; magazine Lincolnshire life July 1973 issue (contains article on Flinders)
• Monument to Flinders on Stamford Hill, 1841. Includes 4 black and white photographs (12x9 cm) and transcript of inscription
• Relics. Memo from Tregenza to Peter Cahalan, History Trust of South Australia (Feb. 1985) re authenticity of Allan Myren collection of Flinders relics with notes and newspaper article

 

Flour mills

• Notes on South Australian Flour mills by Mr T Leppinus, includes photocopy of ms ‘Return of Flour Mills in the Province of South Australia’ (May 1854); photocopies of print ‘The Old Mill at Schlinke’s gully’, location of the mill today, picnic at Schlinke’s Gully 1916; handwritten notes.
• The Randell Family. Includes copies of photographic portraits of Mary Ann Randell, William Beavis Randell, Capt. William Richard Randell, Samuel Randell; letter containing notes on Randell family and mill at Blumberg by Mrs. Joy Randell Saunders (1973).
• Photocopied typescript: ‘J.F.A Stange and the Lyndoch Creek Flour Mill, c1868-1878’ /  notes by  G.L. Fischer, 1977.
• Letter from R.E. Button (1983, 8 p.) headed ‘The Springbett Family and the Lyndoch Wind-Driven Flour Mill’. photocopy of Angas lithograph of Lyndoch Valley from Tregenza’s George French Angas …
• Photocopies of pen drawing ‘The Old Mill at Schlinke’s Gully’ and related photocopied photograph.

See also Historic working places

 

Fromén, Johan Fredrick

• “Memoirs of J.F. Fromén” (d. off coast of Sweden 1873) (15p.) Typescript (carbon copy). Translated in the 1930s by Fromén’s grand daughter, Miss Peggy Gordon. This copy from made College, SA, in 1968. Copy also deposited in SA Archives

 

Gawler (town)

• Photocopy of pamphlet ‘Ebenezer Syme and the Westminster Review’ / David Elder (8 p.); photograph of plan of Gawler (n.d.); article ‘Gawler: the changing geography of a South Australian country town’ / Michael Williams (Australian Geographer v. 9 1964); extracts from Geoffrey Dutton’s “Founder of a City” re relationship between Gawler and Light, and Light’s death

 

German migration to South Australia, 1836-1900

• Booklets, Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum (1963?), memoir of Pastor Gotthard Daniel Fritzsche, chronological table of 19th century migration from Germany to SA from L. Carmichael ‘Past and present German migration’, maps of German settlements in SA, photocopied article from Ian Harmsdorf

 

Government

• Pamphlet “Celebration of 100 years of responsible government in South Australia” / Pioneer’s Association of SA; clipping on George Milner Stephen “A little man had big ideas’ / Douglas Pike (undated); clippings from The Advertiser special on Centenary of Responsible Government 24/4/1957 on King O’Malley ‘A picturesque crusader’, ‘Old elections were rowdy’, ‘State’s first Cabinet’ with ‘Highlights of one hundred years’, on Horace Dean ‘The imposter of our first Parliament’

 

Governor Gawler

• Newspaper article, ‘That day of shame when SA went broke’ / W. Reschke (Sunday Mail, 20 July 1980); letter 26/8/1983 from Dick Richards of AGSA to J E Poulden regarding potential donation of items pertaining to Governor Gawler; photocopy of portrait of Colonel George Gawler attributed to Henry William Pickersgill c. 1860; clipping ‘Gawler was a scapegoat’ / Douglas Pike (undated); article ‘South Australia in Governor Gawler’s time’ = extracts from J.C. Hawker’s ‘Early experiences in South Australia’ (The Education Gazette 15/3/1957)

 

Gold Rush and South Australia

• Articles and clippings on gold rush diggers from SA and the Tolmer gold escort 1950s: ‘Walkers dig into past for tribute/ Kym Tilbrook (Advertiser, 26 August 1985), ‘Golden Gill’ / Kevin Childs, Sunday Press Magazine; ‘Route taken by the gold escort from Wellington to Mt. Barker’ Newsletter of the Historical Society of South Australia, no. 34, Nov. 1980.

 

Hahn family. Photocopy from unknown publication re Hahn family history, Nuriootpa (6 leaves).

 

‘Historic working places’

• Proposal for South Australian ‘chapter types’ / David Saunders and Stewart Game, 1980, for forthcoming publication by the Australian Council of National Trusts: Historic Working Places of Australia; photocopy of ‘An outline of early industrial development in the Adelaide hills. Draft copy’ / Anthony Moore (1979) [on the biscuit factory, Coromandel Valley, and the flour mill, Bridgewater; reproduction of lithograph of James Martin Foundry, Gawler, c1890

See also Flour mills

 

Horrocks Expedition

• Correspondence notes with John Higgins, Chris Pearce and Bron Hancock 1976-1991; photocopied article, ‘John Ainsworth Horrocks’ Journal’ from Royal Geographical Transactions; photocopied article, ‘The Diary of S.T. Gill Kept on the Horrocks Expedition’ (orig. published in the South Australian Gazette and Colonial Register, 10 October 1846); leaflet: St. Mark’s Church Penwortham, 1851-1976; photograph Penwortham Church of England, 1978; photograph: memorial to J.A. Horrocks inside Church

 

Hotels

• Photocopied article, ‘Adelaide’s Early Inns and Taverns’ / J. McLellan, Publication of the Pioneers Association of S.A., 1941; 1979 correspondence with Brian Baldwin and Mrs Elizabeth Reeve of National Trust NSW re early paintings of inns; photocopied notes and photos of hotels in Port Adelaide

 

Jeffcott, Sir John. Ms notes, draft review of ‘Sir John Jeffcott: portrait of a colonial judge’ by R.M. Hague by Tregenza (1963?)

 

John Martin’s (Department Store) Typescript chronology by Colin L. Virgo

 

Jubilee Exhibition 1886, Old Colonists Display

• Issue of The Pioneers Association of S.A. Newsletter (no. 117, Aug. 1985) with “Catalogue of South Australian Relics, Sketches, and Portraits of Pioneers”, from “An Account of the celebration of the Jubilee Year of South Australia (1886), with the reminiscences of early settlers, the names of the pioneers who arrived in South Australia in the year 1836, and other interesting information connected with the foundation of South Australia” (Old Colonists Assoc., Adelaide, 1887).

 

Kybybolite. “Agricultural history of Kybybolite” by L.J. Cook (12 p.) Typescript (Roneo copy)

 

Labor history

• ‘The origins and early history of the United Labor Party of South Australia 1891-1920’ by Dr. Brian Dickey. First draft June, 1970.Typescript (Roneo copy) Marked “For private circulation only; not to be quoted.” Paper prepared for a Flinders University School of Social Sciences Work in Progress Seminar 27/7/1970, with invitation and explanatory notes for seminar

 

Laslett, George and Eliza

• Roneoed pamphlet: “Family gathering of the descendants of George and Eliza Ann Laslett” / Reg T. Laslett (Mount Gambier, January 30, 1972) Includes details of family 1630- in England, Allendale East and Mt Gambier.

 

Lutherans. Newspaper article, “They tilled the soil and prayed” by William Reschke, pub. Sunday Mail, 23rd May 1964, with photographic map of Silesia/Prussia

 

Maps

• Photocopies of various maps of South Australia; lists of maps; brochure for topographic, bathymetric and resources maps of Australia, “Maps of Australia and Australian Territories” Edition 7, January 1978, Department of National Development Division of National Mapping; brochure “Maps of South Australia” (1977) Department of Lands, South Australia; maps sales brochure “Maps of South Australia” Edition 3, June 1977, Department of Lands, South Australia; photocopy State Library of South Australia Map Exchange List 2/1976; booklet State Library of South Australia Map Exchange List 2/1977.

 

‘Maria’ Killings

• Copies of newspaper articles and book excerpts on the 1840 wreck of the ‘Maria’ and the killing of the survivors by Aborigines; photocopied typescript ‘ Some Early-Day Tragedies on the Coorong’ / J.G. Hastings  (1944); notes from article on friendly treatment by Aborigines of passengers of the ‘Fanny’; handwritten and typewritten notes

 

Maritime history

• Nautical Museum Port Adelaide. Typescript (carbon copy) ‘Catalogue of exhibits’ (undated) 3 leaves
• The Herbert Croker Collection. Booklet, prepared by the Port Adelaide Committee of the National Trust of SA (1982).
• Migrant ships to S.A. 1836-45. Photocopied typed list of “Vessels above 300 tons bringing emigrants from Europe to South Australia, 1836-45” compiled by R.T. Sexton
• Annie Watt: newspaper clipping 27/5/1974 and flyer for the SA Ketch Preservation Association (set up to restore the Annie Watt)

 

Martin family

• Martin family genealogy 1955; ‘Schedule of books not given to State Library ex late E.M. Martin …’; photographs Martin and Murch Ironmongers shop in Hindley St, advertisement for Martin and Sach Ironmongers of Hindley St, Martin family group Pt Willunga 1896; bookplate? ‘I love liberty’; circular letter 1967 to Martin family members re catalogue of family papers

 

Martindale Hall. Copy of letter to a Dr. Melville re history resources on Martindale Hall. 1967.

 

Methodism

• Booklets: “Burra, its mines and Methodism” by Rev. Harry Alvey (1961); “Moonta Methodist Church, 1874-1974: centenary celebrations” (1974); “Moonta Mines Methodist Church Centenary, 1865-1965” (1965); article ‘The Moonta revival of 1875’ / Arnold D. Hunt in The Uniting Church in South Australia Historical Society Newsletter no. 7 (Feb. 1980)

 

Military Barracks in Adelaide. Handwritten notes and photocopied articles from Government Gazette 1840s and 1861 etc on former Adelaide military barracks.

 

Mining

• Johnny Green’s Journal (South Australian Chamber of Mines Incorporated), vol. 3, no. 2 (Oct. 1982)
• Photocopy: Cumming, D. A. (1982) ‘Processing of Copper Ores in South Australia in the Nineteenth Century’, Conference on the Protection of the Engineering Heritage, Brisbane 9-12 May 1982
• Photocopies of ore crushers as featured in sketch by Cawthorne
• Photocopied extracts on Karkulta copper mine near Burra; ms notes on Victoria gold mine, and others
• Booklet: ‘Souvenir & History of Burra Burra Copper Mine 1845-1877: officially opened as a tourist resort by P.F. Pollnitz … on Friday 17th November 1961”

 

Morris, Charles Stocker. Photocopied article from Notable South Australians … / G.E.  Loyau, G E (1885); advertisement for book From the King’s Marshall by Morris Pritchard.

 

Mount Torrens

• Typescript: “The Anatomy of Mount Torrens: an introduction” / Gordon Young, lecturer (Roneo copy, 4 p.) “A project undertaken by S.A.I.T.? 3rd year Architectural Design students…S.A.I.T.” (1967). To accompany an exhibition held in Bonython Jubilee Building of 40 drawings of the old township?

 

Murray River (History)

• Newspaper article ‘Captain Moonlight’s Pub Lives Again’ re restoration of  Overland Corner hotel (1985); map – “Aboriginal Landscape of the Lower Murray Valley South Australia”, compiled from information obtained by Norman B. Tindale ( South Australian Department of Lands, 1978)

 

National Gallery of South Australia. First Exhibition 1881

• Photocopies: Catalogue of Works of Art and Exhibits in The National Gallery, Adelaide, Opened 18th June, 1881 … 2nd Edition, Adelaide, 1881; ‘Catalogue of South Australian relics, sketches, and portraits of pioneers’ from “An Account of the celebration of the jubilee year of South Australia” Old Colonists’ Association, Adelaide, 1887.

 

Newspapers

• South Australian Advertiser. Centenary supplement July 12, 1958, celebrating 100 years since the foundation of the newspaper; The Register (Adelaide) Issue for Saturday April 24, 1920. IN MAP CABINET

 

Open Spaces Project

• Newspaper clippings on Open Spaces proposals of th SA Town Planning Committee (1963); letter from Robin Millhouse to Tregenza in support of town planning; ms notes of phone conversations and progress; article ‘Where will your children play? (from ‘Young Modern’ 1963); Junior Chamber of Commerce within the S.A. Zone Open Spaces Project open letter to Councils in support of the Open Spaces Proposals of the Town Planning Committee’s Report on the Metropolitan Area of Adelaide [196?]

 

Place Names

• Presentation: ‘Toponymy methodology – towards a history of Australian place-names’ / J.F. Atchison (Jubilee ANZAAS Congress, Adelaide May 12-16, 1980; Section 26 – History)

 

Planning

• Notes from talk(?) by Elizabeth Warburton on Parks & gardens in Adelaide’ 6/5/1974; ‘Advertiser’ Special Report on “The People’s City” 24/6/1974 (4 p.); newspaper clipping on Michael Llewellyn-Smith, new city planner 18/6/1974

 

Port Adelaide. Photocopy of 1875 map of Port Adelaide.

 

Port Adelaide. Workers’ Memorial. Photocopies of newspaper articles on laying of foundation stone and unveiling, 1918

 

Port Adelaide Historical Society. Constitution and rule (n.d.)

 

Politics 1857-87. Typed and ms notes from print sources, including rationale for studying SA political and economic history 1860-1890.

 

Public Relief in South Australia

• Notes on Destitute Asylum, incl. Edward James Tregenza, superintendent of the Destitute Asylum 1884-1923; 1967 letter from Bob Hetherington of U. of WA suggesting resources for students studying destitution/relief; notes on source materials

 

Roads and bridges

• Typescripts by D.A. Cumming: ‘Some aspects of the history of roads and bridges in South Australia’ delivered at Univ. of Adelaide, Dept of Adult Education Public Seminar on ‘Land transport in South Australia, a historical introduction’, July 1977; ‘Historical Engineering Relics and the South Australian Division of the Institution of Engineers’, April 1977with covering note.

 

Robe. Ms notes on memorials and photographs taken by Tregenza; attached are notes on Millicent.

 

Royal Geographical Society (S.A.). Notes on the Library [of S.W. Silver] (typescript); Index of Proceedings, vols. 8-57.

 

Saddleworth. Correspondence and critical notes re R.J. Noye’s partial draft of his projected History of Saddleworth District (1972)

 

St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral: 1845-1870. Timeline extracted from newspapers, Murphy Journal and Cathedral Building Minute Book.

 

Single Tax League

• ‘How Labor lost its way: speech given to the 100th Anniversary of the first meeting of the Single Taxers held in South Australia’ / Clyde R. Cameron (1984)

 

Smith Survey sheets. List of factories, hotels, churches etc depicted in SA Surveyor General's Office, Survey and plan of the city of Adelaide… by C. W. Smith. [1880?].

 

South Australian Seal. Colour reproduction of the first Public Seal of South Australia.

 

South Australian Company

• Photocopies of South Australian Company’s “A Plan for the Establishment of Schools in the new colony of South Australia” [1840?] with copy letter from Angas to Dr Thomas Dick, and “South Australia” = printed extracts on the real condition of SA [1841] (2 copies – original in State Library of SA); 1987 correspondence between Tregenza and ‘Dick’

 

Spence, Catherine Helen

• Printout “Another Plea for Democracy – an analysis of the 1985 South Australia State Elections” (no author, 11p.); Electoral Reform Society of South Australia 1930 to 1980 (pamphlet published 1980); notes re photo of Spence from Spence Cottage (1986)

 

Taylor, Harry. Copies of correspondence etc re Harry S. Taylor, mainly concerning New Australia cooperative settlement association, and associated papers ca 1892-1917

 

Telecommunications history. Photocopy of articles from The Telecommunication Journal of Australia (Oct. 1944, Feb. 1945), “An Outline of the Development of Telecommunication Services between Australia and Places Overseas”, by J.C. Harrison.

 

Theatres (Adelaide).

• Copy of “Adelaide Theatres past and present : a photographic exhibition presented by The Performing Arts Collection of South Australia” (undated); report “The Remains of the Queens and Royal Victoria Theatres, Playhouse Lane/Gilles Arcade, Adelaide” (City of Adelaide Heritage Survey, 1982, by Donovan, Marsden, Stark);
• Plan and extract from Tolmer’s ‘Reminisences …’ re Queen’s Theatre; pamphlet “The Queen’s Theatre, Adelaide 1841-1842” / G.L. Fischer (Pioneers Association of SA)
• 1851 review of performance of Isabella at Royal Victoria Theatre

 

Tinline salver

• Letters between Philips of London and AGSA 1985 re auction of gold salver presented to George Tinline in 1926, plus Phillips Silver and Plate illustrated catalogue, 25 January 1985 and photocopies of related documents
• Booklet: “Public Dinner and Presentation of Testimonial to George Tinline, acting manager of the South Australian Banking Company” (Adelaide, 1853; reprinted London, 1889) has been catalogued separately for the Rare Book Collection

 

Tolmer, Alexander. Newspaper article from the Sunday Mail, July 13, 1980.

 

Torrens Gorge

• “Early History of Athelstone and the Torrens Gorge: notes of a conversation with Mr. Rex Amber of Birdwood during a tour of the Torrens Gorge on 3 November 1973” (typescript, 2 p.); photocopies of 2 maps of the area, and of letter from R. Amber to Tregenza, 28 January 1974.

 

Town & Country Planning Association (S.A.) Copy of Plan SA, newsletter no. 1 (Feb. 1966); flyers for Australasian Architecture Students’ Association Convention ‘Adelaide 69’

 

Trollope, Anthony

• Typescript “Queries re Anthony Trollope’s visit to SA. 1872” / John Tregenza 1964; ms notes and typed letter to Roger re Trollope’s prison visit; typed and ms notes from sources headed ‘Anthony Trollope on South Australia in “Australia and New Zealand, 1873”.’

 

Verco, Sir Joseph. “An Adelaide boy a century ago” = extracts from his memoirs in the SA Archives (The Education Gazette 15/3/1961) Early memoirs of Adelaide in the 1850s, including Miss Tilney’s and Young’s Schools.

 

Way, Sir Samuel. Copy of “Materials Relating to the Life of Sir Samuel James Way, Bart” compiled by Helen Whittington, 1982 (index of newspaper articles, source materials in Supreme Court Library)

 

White Collection. Booklet: ‘The White Collection : annotated catalogue of the papers of John White (1787-1860) of Fulham Farm …, pastoralist and pioneer’ published by the Pioneers’ Association of SA, 1960; The Pioneers’ Association Newsletter no. 15 (July 1964) titled ‘Before the Buffalo: the story of South Australia 1800-1836’; ms notes; letter from Sister Mary Brigid re access to the collection 6/6/1954

 

Woodville

• Woodville Centenary Supplement to the Weekly Times, 22/12/1975
• Booklet ‘Centenary Citizenship Ceremony, 107th, Woodville Town Hall’ 29/1/1976
• ‘Woodville Day’ v. 1 no. 1 featuring the dedication and opening of The Brocas as an historical museum 30/12/1975
• Booklet ‘Special Centenary Council Meeting’ 12/1/1976;
• Photocopy ‘The life and deeds of Mr John Newman’ / narrative by Alderman A.D. Noblet 30/12/1975 (3 p.)
• Photocopy ‘John Newman and the raising of the flag (2 p.)
• Booklet ‘City of Woodville Abridged history and local government’ (October 1970)

 

World War I. Photocopies of South Australian enlistment and draft dodger leaflets

 

Wornum Family. Transcripts of letters home, 1850-1881, from Wornum family in SA and NSW; photographs of Conrad Nicholson Wornum and Sophia Maria Wornum, and letter from Ivan Robinson of Victoria, 1983

 

Yattalunga homestead. Newspaper article ‘Butler’s folly became his lasting legacy’ re Philip Butler (Advertiser 11/8/1984)

 

Research notebooks, numbered 3-11
Folders contain Tregenza’s ms notes, copies of articles by himself and others, newspapers clippings, some correspondence etc. used for general teaching and publications.

• Nos. 3-6 labelled Research
• Nos 8, 10-12 labelled Le Messurier (See Series 10)
• No. 9 labelled Robertson (See Series 10)
• Nos 12 labelled Le Messurier, SPSC, DNB

For other research files see Series 3: University of Newcastle and Series 5: University of Adelaide. Most folders named by Tregenza.

Australian Aborigines research files

Folder 1

‘Aboriginal Land Rights - Angela Woollacott’: research notes and a draft proposal by Angela Woolacott for a display titled Land Rights Now at the Constitutional Museum, August-December 1981. ‘Discussed at a meeting of the Professional Historians Association 5/5/1981’

“Lousy Little Sixpence”: publicity brochure for documentary film directed by Alec Morgan. Film concerns the Stolen Generation, Aboriginal reserves and rights movements

Newspaper article: ‘Adelaide’s link with Dreamtime’ [for Heritage Week April 8-15 ca 1972?] on Kaurna dreaming story relating to the creation of the Kingston Park Spring and others along the coast by Tjilbruke

Edwards, Robert “Bibliography of Papers on Anthropology.” Published in the Records of the South Australian Museum: Volume 1-15, 1918-1968

Booklets:

• Edwards, Robert (1972) “The Kaurna People of the Adelaide Plain”, South Australian Museum, Adelaide, (See also Special Collections Rare Books, 572.9942 E26)
• Exhibition catalogue: “The Desert Aborigines of Australia”, Exhibition of Photographs by Charles P. Mountford, O.B.E., M.A. (Adel.), Dip. of Anthrop. (Cantab.), From the Sheard Collection in the Public Library of South Australia and arranged by the Libraries Board of South Australia for the Fourth Adelaide Festival of Arts, March 1966
• Holding, Clyde (M.P.) (1984) “Aboriginal Past: Australia’s Future”, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra
• The Australian Museum (1977), “Renewing the Dreaming: The Aboriginal Homelands Movement” Anniversary Exhibition 1827-1977, The Australian Museum, Sydney
• Australian National Commission for UNESCO (1973) “Australian Aboriginal Culture”, 2nd edition reprinted with corrections, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra
• Australia Council (1978/1979) “Aboriginal Arts Board”, Arts Information Program of the Australia Council

Pamphlets Aboriginal art series (Aboriginal Arts & Crafts Pty Ltd): Aboriginal prehistory, Aboriginal rock art, Aboriginal languages, Aboriginal weapons, Sculpture and carving, Aboriginal arts: an introduction.

 

Folder 2

Photocopied extract ‘From Eyre’s Journal of Expeditions of Discovery into central Australia Vol. 1’ pp166-171

Paper-clipped bundle of material including 5 leaves handwritten notes; paper ‘The Proposed Gallery of Aboriginal Australia’ by D. J. Mulvaney 13 p.; Program for Australian National Commission for UNESCO ‘Unesco Regional Seminar on the Role of Museums in Preserving Indigenous Cultures’ 3p.

 

Folder 3

Exhibition proposal “The Aborigine in Australian Fiction” ‘held at the State Library of South Australia, in conjunction with the Adelaide Festival of Arts, 8-28 March 1976

Peterson, Nicolas (1975) “Change and the Aboriginal: a traditional life, a conservative history”, Department of Aboriginal Affairs educational pamphlet senior series: introduction, Reprint of 1970 edition, Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra

Viner, R. I. (1977) ‘Australia’s own ‘wind of change’ “Address by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs the Hon. R.I. Viner at the Announcement of the Poll Results for the National Aboriginal Conference Elections”, November 28 1977, Perth

Houston Carol (1976) “Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage: Information, Educational and Biographical Resources Available in South Australia”, Addendum, April 1976, Aboriginal & Historic Relics Administration, Adelaide

Photocopy: Houston, Carol (1976) “Aboriginal Material Culture of South Australia: A Reading Guide”, March 1976, Aboriginal & Historic Relics Administration, Adelaide

Photocopy: Houston, Carol (1976) “The Kaurna Tribe of the Adelaide Plains: A Selected Bibliography”, March 1976, Aboriginal & Historic Relics Administration, Adelaide

Houston, Carol (1973) “Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage: Information, Educational and Biographical Resources available in South Australia”, The Aboriginal and Historic Relics Advisory Board, Adelaide (Note on title page ‘Copy from the author 13/4/76’; Cover title: Australia’s Aboriginal Heritage: A reference guide)

Tom Gara. Draft report on ‘Tennyson Bridge Aboriginal Burial Site’ Typescript, October 1933)

‘Terminology – Aborigines: acceptable & unacceptable’, contains photocopy of correspondence between Daniel Thomas and Peter Buckskin with photocopied extract from: Hill, Marji & Barlow, Alex, (1985) “Black Australia 2: an annotated bibliography and teachers’ guide to resources on Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, 1977-82”, Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, Canberra (Entire book available in Special Collections Rare Books 305.8991505 A935bl, Roseworthy Reference 301.451991016 5 and Joint Store PPP21108)

 

Folder 4: Aborigines today 1960-1970

Includes ‘Aboriginal Affairs Information Paper’ no. 1 (April 1962) ‘Maori and Aborigine …’ / W.R. Geddes

‘Australian Aboriginals [photographs and booklet] published for the Dept of Aboriginal Affairs, 1974

Newspaper clippings 1961-74

Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern, Sydney ‘Newsletter’ no. 8 (November, n.d.)

Typescript ‘Non-directive methods towards self-help’ / J. Thompson 1/8/1969 (12 p.)

Booklet ‘dark and white Australians’ / T.G.H. Strehlow (1958)

Booklet ‘Aborigines and citizenship’ / A.P. Elkin (1958)

Tregenza’s review of ‘The people in between: the Pitjantjatjara people of Ernabella’ by Winifred M. Hilliard

AGM agenda and paper on ‘Project D: pre-school education for Aboriginal children’ / Laurie Bryan.

 

Folder 5: Abschol

Includes article ‘Prejudice in the classroom’ / C.M. Tatz from The External Studies Gazette, October 1971, with Abschol circular; ‘Aboriginal Quarterly: newspaper of Abschol …’ vol. 1 no. 1 – vol. 1 no. 4 (1968); papers from Aboriginal Scholarships National Conference (August 1960); circulars on Aboriginal scholarships 1960-61

See Also: ‘Maria’ Killings