Letter 31 Aug 1948 to E.M. England and family (with continuation dated Dec.): personal news, formation of Anthropological Society at University of Queensland, books and book collecting, Australian painting.

Brief biography of Father Edward Leo Hayes.

'The History of Archdeacon Leo Hayes and His Family' with Fred Phillips (42 p.), a draft version of Shirley Bell's 'Priest for All Seasons' (94 p.), and copies of original letters of Father Hayes' in the possession of Brian Murnane (41 letters, date range 1929-1965).

Has city of Toowoomba crest on top and kangaroo and emu on sides, engraved on the back 'Rev Leo Hayes' and with the date '24.11.43'--possibly the 25th anniversary of his ordination as priest.

Two photographs (b. & w.); no captions. (1) Father Hayes [undated]; from Hayes copy of 'Lyrics and rhymes' by James Sadler. (2) Unknown church in process of being moved [probably 1960s].

Program containing 'Hymns of intercession' with heading : ' Fourth Anniversary of the war, 2 hours of intercession, Tuesday, 6th August 1918, 12 to 2pm, His Majesty's Theatre. Chairman: Rev. H. Youngman, D.D. (President Day of Prayer Committee), address by His Grace Archibishop Donaldson. Among others taking part will be Revs. J.B. Galloway, W. Brown, J. Bongers.'

Menu and toast list for dinner in honour of the Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur William Fadden G.C.M.G., M.P., F.I.C.A., F.C.A. at Finneys' Brisbane, Monday, 11th August, 1958 at 7 p.m. Toasts proposed by Harold Richter, F.G.R. Nickiln, James Donald, V.C. Gair, Leon Trout.
Arthur Fadden's political resume on cover.
Written in pen across the menu: Rev Father Leo Hayes Dana O'Brien 12.8.'58.

Accompanied by a religious verse (1 leaf, 6 cm.--Typescript).
Accompanied by a speech, Clifton, at the St. Francis de Sales' Memorial School opening by Father Hayes, 1962 Aug. (4 p. ; 34 cm.--Handwritten).

Handwritten letter to Eileen M. Buckley re John Shaw Neilson, James Devaney and other literary figures.