Typed, signed, letter to L.C. Fisher, regretting inability to attend lecture by Walter Stone.

Account of an informal chat with Len and Fedora Fisher of the Alumni Association, University of Queensland. Concerns Trezise's painting, the Laura pub, and plans for Quinkan National Park.

Transcript of talk with Len Fisher, President of the Alumni Association, University of Queensland. He reminisces about his early days at the University, particularly in reference to his association with P.R. (Inky) Stephensen. Accompanied by a transcript of a talk with Fedora Fisher, Aug 24, 1973 about the attempted suppression of Frank Hardy's novel Power without glory, and typed biographical notes, transcribed from a number of talks with him, by Fedora Fisher. Also, one handwritten letter to Len Fisher.

Letter is in reply to letter recommending Robert Philp as possible Postmaster General ; Barton's respect for Philp, and efforts to persuade him to accept ministerial appointment in Federal Government. Accompanied by Cowley's letter of 23 January 1901.
Accompanied by note from L.C. Fisher: Significant note in reflect of subject matter of above letters. Lord Hopetoun, 1st Gov. General of the Commonwealth gave his commission for formation of the first Federal Cabinet to Sir William Lyne, who offered a portfolio to Robert Philp. The honour was declined. When Lyne failed to form a ministry, the Gov. General sent for Edmund Barton. The portfolio was accepted by Sir James Dickson who died ten days after the Commonwealth was ushered into being on 1st January 1901. The Hon. J.G. Drake, a Queenslander, was invited to represent his state and he was subsequently allotted the post of Postmaster General.

Autobiographical information about Rubery Bennett recorded by Mr Len Fisher in 1973.

Press clippings compiled from Fryer Library files and mounted by Len Fisher.
Includes: Priest for all seasons...the life and times of Archdeacon Edward Leo Hayes / by Shirley Bell.

Invitation and greeting cards of historic interest.
Includes invitation to Brisbane City Council Centenary Meeting, 1959, and the official opening of the Warana Spring Festival 1972.
Also includes a letter 30 Sep 1919 to Mr Fisher [father of Len] from the Southport School.

Letter comments on booklet by Janet Kershaw on the life of Sir Hugh Muir Nelson, entitled Repose with achievement, and provides some biographical information on her father William Nelson.