Series of articles published in Brisbane Courier in 104 parts (part 82 not held).
Later installments dated 1877-1924.
Clippings collected and annotated by William James Gall.
Accompanied by the programme for a farewell dinner given for Spencer Browne by directors and staff of the Brisbane Newspaper Co., 10 April 1915, inscribed by those present.

Cuttings of articles by Archibald Meston on various subjects, in different newspapers. Also : obituary articles about Meston, including one typescript article (6 leaves, unidentified); typescript poem, 'When Murphy comes : advance of Kuropatkin Murphy to the relief of Port Arthur Morgan' (2 leaves); handwritten letter about Meston, to W.J. Gall from Thomas J. Barker, 1924 Apr. 24 (5 leaves); one leaf handwritten note, about Aboriginal language.

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Letters and notes (handwritten and typescript) concerning George S. Norris' pension from The United States Bureau of Pensions, and his debt to W. J. Gall. Includes I.O.U. notes and letters to W.J. Gall.

Typescript letter to William James Gall headed: George Turner, Auctioneer and Commission Agent. Concerns J. G. Macdonald's journal; accompanied by typescript copy of will of Henry Daniel Sinclair.

Handwritten letter on letterhead of 'Legislative Assembly, Queensland' from Randolph Bedford, dated 14 May 1938, to "Mrs. William James Gall" expressing sympathy on the death of her husband.

Letter from W. Ryan, Commissioner of Police, to Hon. the Home Secretary, Brisbane re: promotion of Senior Sergeant A.A. Bock in the police force, allegations by W.J. Gall of unfair discrimination, 7 May 1930. Also copies of 2 letters concerning Bock's war service record.

Diaries, newspaper clippings 1892-1934, official and private correspondence, photographs, records, Prizewinners' list from Ipswich Grammar School, financial papers, invitations and programmes; inter-departmental memoranda from period as Under-Secretary for Home Affairs and Protector of Aborigines; manager and inspector list from Bank of New South Wales, mining and share prospectuses, reports and circulars; notes on Queensland and Australian history.
Bulk of papers 1880-1938.