Xerox copy of a typescript poem, inscribed: John Manifold - with compliments Alf Wood 8/9/73.

Bush ballad.

Bush ballad.

Letter to Fryer Librarian 1973 Jul 26, to accompany gift of 'West Australian goldfields sketchbook' by A.E. Read; and 3 drawings to illustrate it, gift of the artist. Also list of galleries in which his work is represented.

Signed unmounted drawings published in the book' West Australian goldfields sketchbook' by A.E. Read and Kim Lockwood, 1969. Drawings were compiled on a round Australia trip, 1967-1968. Includes instructions to printer. Catalogue numbers 16, 18, and 46. Titles: All that's left of Malcolm -- Bayley Street, Coolgardie, 1968 -- The Bluff, Coolgardie.

List of contributions paid to the Bulletin office, Sydney, and published in that paper Nov 9, 1922 to May 19, 1932. Includes newspaper clippings and Walter W. Stone bookplate.

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.

Handwritten letter to the Editor of the journal Southerly relating to the publication of his poems.

Typed letter to Alec Bolton re C.L.F. lectures sent for publicising in Southerly. Signed Judith Wright McKinney.