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William Westall and his Australian drawings : Royal Commonwealth Society Library talk, 2nd June, 1959.

  • F607
  • Item
  • 1959

Accompanied by prospectus and order form for the published drawings.
Also, selection from : Catalogue and notes on the William Westall drawings and paintings of the Australian coast, 1801-1803 (typescript , duplicated 5 p.) dealing with parts of that catalogue that have reference to Queensland.
Includes biographical notes on Westall.
William Westall was a draughtsman and artist who accompanied Flinders on his expedition to discover the coast of New Holland and New South Wales (1801-1803).

Perry, T. M. (Thomas Melville), 1927-

Letters, 1954-1960 : to F. W. Robinson.

  • F608
  • Item
  • 1954-1960.

2 letters (one typescript, one handwritten) regarding author's First Fleet index and other writings ; 1 letter (handwritten) regarding query on Aboriginal names.

White, H. R.

Letters, 1959-1963

  • F609
  • Item
  • 1959-1963.

6 letters to different recipients , comprising : 2 letters (10 Dec and 29 Dec 1959) to Professor Cawley declining invitation to lecture (1 typescript and 1 holograph) ; 2 letters (1 June, 3 Sept 1961) to Fryer Librarian re bibliography of his work, where he mentions thesis by Vivian Olsen of Hawaii (1 holograph, 1 typescript) ; 1 letter (31 Oct 1962) to Miss Sullivan thanking her for her bibliography of his work (1 half l. typescript, signed) ; 1 letter (28 Feb 1963) to Miss Butts thanking her for a copy of her thesis on his work, some mention of his current interests (1 leaf typescript, signed, photocopy)
Includes bookjacket for 'The ploughman and other poems' by Patrick White.

White, Patrick, 1912-1990

Letters, 1932 Jul 14 & 1935 Dec 29 : Brisbane, to W. J. Gall.

  • F612
  • Item
  • 1932-1935.

Letter 1935, Dec 29 to W.J. Gall enclosing photographs, thanking him for a gift, together with a Christmas card, with photograph. Also letter, 1932 July 14 to W.J. Gall thanking him for reports sent (typescript, signed by L. Worthington-Wilmer, Private Secretary)

Wilson, Leslie Orme, Sir., 1876-1955

The blood vote

  • F613
  • Item
  • [1916]

Verse written by W.R. Winspear, with cartoon illustration drawn by Claude Marquet. Real author is said to be E.J. Dempsey ; information from R.J. Cassidy to Father Hayes, 1940, in Hayes collection..

Winspear, William Robert, 1859-1944

Some native customs and beliefs of the Jinibara and neighbouring tribes, on the Brisbane and Stanley Rivers, Queensland, 1957

  • F614
  • Item
  • 1957

Based on the recollections of Gaiarbau (Willie Mackenzie) of the Jinibara tribe. Typescript. Some mss emendations. Stamp of the University of Queensland Anthropology Museum on first leaf.

Content advice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are warned material may contain images, transcripts or names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased. It may also contain historically and culturally sensitive words, terms and descriptions that mentions cannibalism and sexual activities. In particular, women should be cautious when reviewing this this item as it includes aspects of traditional Men's Business.

Winterbotham, L. P. (Lindsey Page)

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