Research material and notes for a Ph.D. thesis, An analysis of Brisbane society in the 1890's by Ronald Lynton Lawson. The thesis was submitted to the History Department of the University of Queensland in 1970. The thesis analyses the society of Brisbane in 1891 and 1901. In 1967 Lawson used a structured interview technique, with a 112 questions on many aspects of life, surveying people who were children or adolescents in the city of Brisbane in 1891 and 1901. Over a period of three months Lawson interview 75 people aged 79 years and over. Questions included: when did parents arrive in Australia; the sort of dwellings they lived in; if they had servants; family roles; employment; newspapers read; diet; where was the grocery shopping done; vehicles; education; religion. This file includes the questionnaires, notes and photographs.

Three typescripts by J. J. C. Bradfield, presented as part of the John Thomson Memorial Lectures at the University of Queensland in 1918. The first lecture, on the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Scheme, was delivered in two parts on 26 July 1918 and 2 August 1918 respectively. The first part is titled 'Burrinjuck Dam, weirs and regulators, main canals'. The second part is titled 'Water system on the irrigation areas, irrigation settlements and townships; the development of the farming, dairying, and fruit growing industries on the areas, with establishment of factories for the treatment of farm produce'. The second lecture, undated except for the year 1918, is titled 'Principles governing the location and design of the Sydney city (underground) railway'. Three typescripts originally held together with metal fasteners in a bound binder folder. Lectures separated by linen paper inserts and original typed title pages that state the lectures were delivered at 'Brisbane University'.

Print out of eighteen (18) selected pieces of email correspondence between Fran de Groen and Laurie Hergenhan from 24 Jul 2017 to 26 Aug 2019. Fran De Groen printed these emails between her and Hergenhan on 10 June 2021. Includes: personal information like holidays and associates. Other correspondents in the email trails include: Craig Munro, Alan Lawson, and Richard Fotheringham.

Handwritten letter from David Malouf answering three questions that Yvonne Smith had asked: how did An Imaginary Life first come to be published; how were Fly Away Peter and Child's Play published; and in writing Johnno ( what was the possible influence of Peter Paul Ruben's painting The Return of the Peasants from the Fields. As the questions were not included in Malouf's response, Smith has provided a transcript of the handwritten letter with the questions included. Typed transcript of the Diary of David Malouf written while writing Child's Play, Fly Away Peter, and short stories in January / February 1981. The handwritten version of this transcript was shared with Malouf over lunch and he shared information about the content which Smith has included as footnotes.

Interview transcripts used in the study of agricultural properties in six shires of the Condamine-Maranoa basin in Southern Queensland. Transcripts mostly have the name of the property owner, the property name, the date of the interview, the soil type and who the interviewer was. Interviews could include: a description of the property, management, grazing crops, machinery, stock, labour. Interviewers were E.J. Weston, C.N. Nason and R.D.H. Armstrong. The results were published by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries in 1975. Property names include: Barabool, Boongalla, Southwood, Moonie, Tarcoola, Cobbareena, Blackdown, Woodlands, Booroondoo, Barrapool, Wongabel, Merino Downs, Coonardoo, Alvalea, Aurifer Downs, Wongabel, Ventura, Collingwood, Rockdale, Gambier Park, Cambridge Downs, Brucedale, Arubial, Erinvale / Erin vale, Enarra, Rippon Lea, Burradoo, Miamba, Retreat, Canmaroo, Naturi, Berwick, Newstead, Rolston, Banoona, Tinowon, Yulebar, Dugan, Erindale, and Binnowee.

Paper presented in Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre Seminar Series.

Two certificates awarded to John James Sparks / John James Sparkes.

The 1913 certificate is from the Rockhampton Agricultural Society awarded to J.J. Sparkes [sic] for second prize in an essay competition, 45 x 36cm. Written in pencil on the back of the certificate is 'Mr Sparks "Kinauld" Davis St. [indecipherable]'.

The 1914 certificate is from the Queensland Public Service Examination presented to John James Sparks, November 1914.

Two Elizabethan land deeds, with translations and explanatory notes. Both deeds, one written in English and the other in Latin, relate to the terms and conditions of land rental between between Charles Wingfield, Richard Wingfield, Antony Wingfield, Henry Wingfield and Simon Byddull in the town of Lichfield, Staffordshire. The seals of Charles, Richard, Antony and Henry Wingfield are still attached to the English version. The Latin version only the seals of Charles and Henry remain.

Material from the Queensland Museum relating to Father Leo Hayes.
Includes:
Invitation to Rev. L. Hayes to the Catholic Ball at the Show Pavilion, Toowoomba on Tuesday 16th September 1930.

Invitation by the Royal Geographical Society of Australasia (Queensland) to attend a talk on Tuesday 29 September 1942 in the the University Lecture Hall, George Street at 8pm by Rev. Father Leo Hayes speak on "Bits of Queensland ..."; on reverse is written "Mrs. E.M. Hayes and friends".

Print from the Telegraph Feature Service, Brisbane of a black and white photograph with inscription on back "To my dear mother from her loving son Leo"; handwritten notes on reverse: "Father Leo Hayes receiving the Dr. J.P. Thomson Gold Medal and the Diploma (Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society) from Sir James Blair, Chancellor of Brisbane University, 22 Apr 1942." and "The man sitting down is Mr R. G. Gillies (President of the Royal Geographical Society. Standing behind Mr Gillies is Mr [illegible] O'Brien (Secretary of the R.G.S.)".

Print, possible from a newspaper service (stamp on reverse is illegible) of a black and white photograph of Father Leo Hayes and a wedding couple.

Copy of St Monica's Parish, Oakey : Combined Funds Canvass, March, 1959

Two newspaper cuttings relating to Leo Hayes receiving an honorary degree of Master of Arts by the Deputy-Chancellor of the University of Queensland on 26 Apr 1967; cuttings undated.

Copy of Parish News with cover dedicated to Father Leo Hayes receiving an honorary degree of Masters of Arts, 24 Sep 1967.

Copy of Parish News dedicated to Father Leo Hayes after his death on 17 Nov 1967, dated 28 Jan 1968.

This file is comprised of records from the Sunshine Coast section of the Move For Peace organisation.
It includes:
Move For Peace information and membership application, double sided and to be folded into three sections, undated.
Move For Peace pamphlet with information about the movee "Silkwood" on one side and a "Peace Proxy" petition, 1983?
Four Move For Peace Newsletter for Jul (1983), Oct-Nov (1983), Aug-Oct (1984), Jul (1985?).
Move For Peace Minutes from 12 Jun 1985?, 8 May 1985, 28 Apr 1989.
Move For Peace Press Releases from 9 Mar 1984, 19 Mar 1984, 29 Oct 1984, 3 May 1985, 16 Oct 1985.
Twenty one carbon copies of letters addressed to various organisations and people with the subject line 'Re: Press release' from 30 Mar 1984 to 21 Jun 1985.
One form letter addressed to 'Friends' from Julia Sauterel (convenor) inviting recipients to a film festival, 25 Oct 1984.
Thirteen newspaper cuttings about the group or activities that are related to them, 1983, 1986 and undated.
Five posters or mock ups for posters about Move For Peace events, undated.