Poems composed by Brennan between 1899 and 1920, with extracts from A.G. Stephens's 'Chris Brennan'.

Letters to Conrad Niemeitz from various correspondents, listed with explanatory notes by John Sutherland.
Letters mostly in German, with translations.
Includes: letter from Wilhelm Niemeitz to Conrad Niemeitz in German, 1854 Jan 4, (not translated) -- Letter 1854 May 29 from John Luetjens, Lubeck to Conrad Niemeitz recommending a young man Kroger for a position in Australia -- Letter 1854 Dec 29 from Marie Niemeitz, Lubeck to Conrad Niemeitz re death of their father -- Letter 1855 April 2 from John Fenwick, Melbourne to Conrad Niemeitz re cock fighting. Accompanied by a letter from W. Ross Johnston, 1970 July 16.

Typewritten xerox copy of the history of the Queensland National Bank, accompanied by a letter from the Chief Manager of the National Bank of Australasia, Ltd.

Handwritten, signed letter to cousin Joseph, on family matters. Letterhead: W.D. Mathews & Sons, shipbrokers Penzance.
Accompanied by financial statement to owners of the ship Catherine, per Bolds & Joy, (1848), testimonial from inhabitants of Milford and Hakin, shippers of goods from Milford Haven to Bristol in steam vessel County of Pembroke, to Captain B.R. Mathews, (1835), and testimonial from passengers in vessel commanded by Captain Mathews (1835), including signatures of passengers and headed: Off Port Phillip Heads, 15 Oct 1853..

Leather bound ledger, records details of breeding, sales and prices between 1875 and 1901.
Accompanied by explanatory notes by John Sutherland.

Typescript single sheets with musical ms. and typed verses.
Titles: La Carmagnole -- Le chant du depart -- The good times are just around the corner-- Home isn't home for you, feller-me-lad -- Con la Guerriglia -- Moscow in May -- Katusha.

Typescript single sheets with illustrations.
Titles:
Dancer in firelight;
Inner landscape;
Our man formerly in Havana;
Musicians.

Handwritten diary of John E. Greenham, from Ipswich, Queensland, of his voyage to England via Colombo and Suez Canal aboard the H.M.S. Ophir, from 20 March to 7 May 1895. Records his impressions of the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide during the voyage. On cover on bound volume: Students notebook

Handwritten letters to William Mackay discussing difficulties of his government appointments in Lagos in 1900 and Newfoundland in 1906, and their previous service together in New Guinea.

Typescript copy of 'Poems' (Sydney: G.B. Philip, 1913). Includes list of subscribers. Dated 24 Dec 1914.