These letters were received by Henry James of Orbost. Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district. He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF. They concern a fund established to raise money to bring the three sons of Jennings Carmichael to Australia. A committee established by Henry Gyles Turner, a a notable Australian banker and historian, was formed to raise funds to bring the boys to Australia. Grace Elizabeth Jennings Carmichael (1867-1904), poet and nurse, was born on 24 February 1867 at Ballarat, Victoria, daughter of Archibald Carmichael, a miner from Perthshire, Scotland, and his wife Margaret Jennings, née Clark, from Cornwall, England. . She was educated at Melbourne and while still a child went to live on a station at Orbost, and grew up close to the bush she came to love so much. In 1888 she went to Melbourne to be trained as a nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and in 1891 published a small volume of prose sketches, Hospital Children. Having qualified she obtained a position on a station near Geelong, and subsequently married Francis Mullis. She contributed verse to the Australasian, and in 1895 Poems by Jennings Carmichael was published. She lived for a time in South Australia and then went to London, where she died in poor circumstances in 1904. Her husband, Henry Mullis, was last recorded in the workhouse in Woolrich, but then disappeared leaving the three children- Geoffrey 7 yrs, (Thomas) Clive 5 yrs & 4 year old (Archibald) Keith and one year old (Rupert) Wyatt, destitute & were sent to the Northampton workhouse, (Thomas ) Clive dying in 1906. In 1910, a group of Carmichael's admirers, discovered the whereabouts of her children, where a public fund was established to bring the children to Australia, the Victorian Government giving them free passage, arriving in Victoria in October of 1910. The children were placed in private homes and took on their mother's single name of Carmichael. In 1910 a small selection of her poems was published, in 1937 a plaque to her memory was unveiled at Orbost in the Mechanics Institute ( reg. 554), and a year later a replica was placed in the public library at Ballarat. Two of Jennings Carmichael's sons were present at the ceremony.Jennings Carmichael, a leading Australian poet spent much of her childhood in Orbost.Several letter written to H. James concerning the Jennings Carmichael Children's Fund. Stapled to one letter is a typed article about the Jennings Carmichael Children's Fund written by Frank a. Russell. The other letter is a three page stapled handwritten letter from St Oswald's, Ormond College, seeking information about Jennings Carmichael.james-henry jennings-carmichael correspondence

Black and white photograph of a number of men signed papers for the construction of the Ballarat School of Mines Recreation Building. Back row left to right - G. McGregor, Graham H. Beanland (Principal), Graeme Hewitt. Front row left to right - ? , ? , Lindsay FJ. Hillman, Ken J. Flecknoe (President of Ballarat School of Mines Council).graham beanland, lindsay hillman, ken flecknoe, recreation building

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 53 page hardcover biography of Francis Adams, Australian poet of the 1880s, by Clive Turnbull. Published about 1945 by the Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Designed and printed by John Gartner at the Hawthorn Press. Edition limited to 500 copies. Australian Heritage books. Catalogue sticker ''2161 TUR'' on spine.Clive Turnbullbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, clive turnbull, francis adams, biography, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 146 page hardcover book of unpublished poems by Shaw Neilson. Selected by Judith Wright and Val Vallis from material assembled by Ruth Harrison. Edited by Judith Wright. Published in 1970 by Angus & Robertson, Sydney and printed by Halstead Press, Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2025 NEI'' on spine.Shaw Neilsonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, shaw neilson, judith wright, val vallis, ruth harrison, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 46 page soft cover book of verse by Dick Harris. No.5 in a limited edition of 125. Published and printed in 1910 by Whitcomb & Tombs Ltd., New Zealand, Melbourne and London. Catalogue sticker ''2129 HAR'' on front cover. Handwritten in ink on title page ''Dick Harris 1910''.Dick Harrisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, dick harris, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 70 page small ''Everybody's Series'' book of verse. A reprint from an old book found on a bookstall. Author(s) unknown. Published in 1890 by Howe & Co., London. Catalogue sticker ''2104 ANO'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on page before title page ''Edilti Anderson 1890''.Unknownbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, everybody's series, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 64 page soft cover booklet of verse by William McGonagall with a biographical sketch by Lowden Macartney. Portrait drawing of McGonagall on the front cover. Printed and published (c1920s) by J & D R Burnside, Glasgow. Price Sixpence. Two staples as binding. Catalogue sticker '2043 MCG' on front cover.Wm McGonagallbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, william mcgonagall, lowden macartney, poetry

Letter dated 29/11/71 naming the members who have been on the funds of the Court and have received Medical attendance during the past fortnight. There are nine names and the readable ones are: G Sloan, T Smith, D Herbert, F Pohl, J Martin, A Smith, P Cunneen. Signed by H L Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, g sloan, t smith, d herbert, f pohl, j martin, a smith, p cunneen, h l atkinson

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 47 page hardback book telling the story of George Francis Train (an eccentric American millionaire). Australian Heritage Books, edition limited to 500 copies. Published in 1946 by the Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Designed and printed by John Gartner at the Hawthorn Press. Catalogue sticker '2160 TUR' on spine.Clive Turnbulllbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, clive turnbull, george francis train, biography

Full Length Studio portrait young woman. Holding umbrella, large pearl buttoned jacket over gingham dress. Yeoman & Co 47 Chapel St Prahran printed on photo front. Pencilled caption reverse reads not at all flattering H P G 15/ 8/ 87. 15 years 8 months.Yeoman & Co 47 Chapel Street Prahran.photograph, person, female

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 71 page hardcover book, a part biography of John Burroughs. Published in 1921 by Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston & New York. Printed by the Riverside Press, Cambridge, Massachusetts. B&W photo of a bearded man sitting in a doorway, presumably John Burrows. Catalogue sticker ''2172 SHA'' on spine.Dallas Lore Sharpbooks, collections, biography, alec h chisholm collection, john burroughs, dallas lore sharp, biography

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 173 page soft cover book of Aboriginal myths retold by W. E. Harney and A. P. Elkin. B & W photo of a seated aboriginal on front cover. Published in 1949 by F. W. Cheshire, Melbourne and printed by Hawthorn Press, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2231 HAR'' on spine.W. E. Harney & E. P Elkinbooks, collections, anthropology, alec h chisholm collection, aboriginal myths, w.e.harney, e.p.elkin

Printed Lien on Crops dated 1 November 1904, Mr. John Hurley to G. H. Watson. George Harold Watson may sell the wheat and oats delivered to the Gredgwin siding and retain the expenses of sale and the money due to him on this security fromn the proceeds of sale. Olive coloured Victoria One Penny Stamp Duty attached.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, lien on crops, john hurley, george harold watson, jonathan raisbeck, h hosken, connelly tatchell & dunlop, a g dunlop

The family of the late Amy Isobel Huxtable thank you sincerlt for your kind thoughts sympathy which were conveyed to us in so many ways during our recent sad bereavement. Mr Robert H. Huxtable, Violet & Greg Cattanach and their family. On the back: Amy Isobel Huxatable passed away 16th January, 1980person, individual, amy huxtable

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 40 page booklet of verse by Roscoe Gannon. Three copies a, b, and c. Self published in 1968 at 38 Livingstone Ave., Pymble, NSW, 2073. Catalogue stickers on front covers ''2139.1,2,3 GAN''. Handwritten in biro on title page 'With Compliments To Alec Chisholm From Roscoe Gannon'.Roscoe Gannonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, roscoe gannon, poetry

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 250 page hardcover book of 12 short stories by J. M. Barrie, set in Scotland. Published about 1900 by Hodder & Stoughton, London and printed by The Gresham Press, Woking and London. Catalogue sticker ''2192 BAR'' on spine. Handwritten in ink inside front cover ''C Chisholm''J. M. Barriebooks, collections, short stories, alec h chisholm collection, j.m.barrie, short stories, scotland

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 165 page paperback of 'The Sentimental Bloke and other Selected Verses' by C. J. Dennis. Includes a glossary and an introduction by Henry Lawson written in 1915. Published in 1976 by Angus & Robertson and printed by The Dominion Press in Australia. Catalogue sticker ''2017 DEN'' on spine. ISBN 0 207 13381 6.C. J. Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, poetry, henry lawson

BOOK - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 857 page hardback book of the works of Charles and Mary Lamb, Vol.2. Edited by Thomas Hutchinson,M.A. Published by Oxford University Press, c1908. Printed by Horace Hart, Oxford. An image of Charles Lamb at age 51 on the 2nd flyleaf. '2141 LAM' catalogue number on spine.Charles and Mary Lambbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, charles lamb, mary lamb, poetry, prose, thomas hutchinson

Sepia photograph of a man in a long, narrow rowing boat. He is wearing shorts, top and cap. In the background are trees and there's grass in the foreground. Written on the back in ink: Sandhurst Rowing Club. Handicap Sculls 1909-10-11. H. Wilson. S?rcth 4 min 1 sec. Photo mounted on cream card.photograph, portrait, male, foster & wilson collection, photograph

BOOK : ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 113 page hardcover book of poetry by C.J.Dennis. Illustrated with drawings by Hal Gye and two colour paintings at front of book. Published by Angus & Robertson Ltd, Sydney in 1918 and printed by W.C.Penfold & Co. Ltd. Sydney. Catalogue No.'2089 DEN' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'Margaret Chisholm'C.J.Dennisbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, c.j.dennis, hal gye, digger smith, poetry

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Marcus Cooper was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Sept 12th 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Marcus Cooper claiming the funds of the Court being unable to attend his usual employment.. Signed by Marcus Cooper. Dated 13 Sept 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, marcus cooper, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Jeremiah Dillon was unable to follow his employment because of injuries received in an accident. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated July 1st 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Jeremiah Dillon declaring himself on the funds of the Lodge being unable to work. Dated July 1st 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, jeremiah dillon, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Note written to say ten members have been on the funds of the Court and have received Medical attendance during the past fortnight. The names are Jno Heinz, Joseph French, C. Sear?, M Burke, A Clear, and D Herbert. The others are hard to read. Dated Jay 5/72 and signed by H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, jno heinz, joseph french, c. sear?, m burke, a clear, and d herbert, h l atkinson

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated December 12 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay James H. Gribble or Bearer the sum of 20/- for 6 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James Long, C.R.,Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, james h gribble, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Blue paper dated July 15th 1871. I hereby Certify that Richard Coath of Happy Valley is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Richard Coath declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, richard coath, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Jun 29th 1871. I hereby Certify that Matthew ?oss of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Matthew ?oss declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, matthew ?oss, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated July 4th 1870. I hereby Certify that Joseph Warwick of Calfy Gully is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Joseph Warwick declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, joseph warwick, h l atkinson

Blue paper dated Nov 5th 1870. I hereby Certify that Deltef Schrader of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Deltef Schrader declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, deltef schrader, h l atkinson, j. brockley