Item Item 1 - Small newspaper cutting book

Identity area

Reference code

UQFL418-Series B-Subseries 1-Item 1

Title

Small newspaper cutting book

Date(s)

  • 1891-1893 (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 hardback book

Context area

Name of creator

(1845-1931)

Biographical history

Civil servant Alexander Rose Macdonald was born in Inverness in 1845 and initially migrated to Australia to grow sugar in a business venture with his brother which ultimately failed. Following this, he joined the public service working in various ... »

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Hardback book containing newspaper cuttings relating to Supreme Court matters and gold in North Queensland. Pages up to 162 have been paginated on the upper corner in red pen. There are many annotations throughout. Some cuttings are loose.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Unrestricted access although fragility of material means care must be taken when handling.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright expired.

Language of material

  • English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Item is fragile due to age and extensive insect damage. Some cuttings are loose and care should be taken when handling.

Access points

Description control area

Status

Final

Dates of creation revision deletion

Created, FF, 17-Nov-2020

Related people and organizations

Physical storage

  • Box: UQFL418 Box 2