Personal diaries and some correspondence

An envelope and 1 page letter from JW Burton dated 1931, a letter dated 23 December 1935 and a 3 page typed letter addressed Mrs Steadman accompanied by 1 page typed diary entry for 31 December 1933. A typescript of order of service for Good Friday 12 April 1974.

  • Envelope annotated "Rev. JW Burton re aeroplane and wireless set" and letter dated 16 March 1931, Mr Flynn, extension of furlough.


  • Letter to Mrs Steadman, Darwin, measles, Sister Lambert, 2 children died, Mrs Webb, Goulburn Island, death by 'chocking' or magic power, Rev. TT Webb, Fijian family Paula, Milingimbi, Howard Island, Allen and father (?Shepherdson's), Rev. RW Steadman.



  • Diary extract 1933 December 31, Binyalin, Bobani (Torres Strait Islander mother and son) stone fish, Gummir'mir, Nayaljun, Willinjij, Mr Sweeney, Balimung, Marree.



  • Letter from Rev. JW Burton dated 23 December 1935, relating to desire for aeroplane and use of retiring allowance to finance it.


  • Order of service Good Friday 12 April 1974.

CreatorHarold Urquhart Shepherdson
ControlAA 320/1/2
Date Range1931  -  1974
FormatsDiaries
Series AA 320/01