4 handwritten letters by H.J.J. Sparks, Honorary Secretary, Oxley Memorial Library : One letter (draft copy) concerns the Oxley Library Commitee's recommendation for the purchase of Mr. P. Forrest's private library of Australian books ; 3 letters give notice of monthly meetings of the Oxley Library Committee. Also one typescript circular letter giving notice of monthly meeting.

Two certificates awarded to John James Sparks / John James Sparkes.

The 1913 certificate is from the Rockhampton Agricultural Society awarded to J.J. Sparkes [sic] for second prize in an essay competition, 45 x 36cm. Written in pencil on the back of the certificate is 'Mr Sparks "Kinauld" Davis St. [indecipherable]'.

The 1914 certificate is from the Queensland Public Service Examination presented to John James Sparks, November 1914.

Address delivered to the Queensland Authors' and Artists' Association. Accompanied by handwritten working notes of same speech.