historical research resources
A collection of historical research resources to bring an educated understanding of an ancient culture to the modern world
This privately-owned collection of over 700 items has been sourced with a primary focus of presenting an unbiased view of historical events on Australian soil—with a view to raising public awareness.
The collection also documents the impact of colonialisation on Australia's Indigenous people and the South Pacific Islanders.
There are books dating back to the 1770s, illustrations, postcards, and media accounts from the early 1800s, manuscripts, maps, artifacts, and Government reports—some of which have never been seen by the public.
Of particular interest are The London Illustrated News articles detailing the emigrant's journey to Australia, and The Australian Illustrated News chronicling their new life in Australia.
Relating to both Australia and North America, is the 1830 Government paper entitled "Colonial Grants: Copy of the Conditions under which Lands are granted in the British North American Colonies, and in the Colonies of New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land."
Another feature of the collection is Saxe Bannister's important works in human rights advocacy for First Nations peoples across all British Colonies 1830 to 1838. At the same time, we have William Howitt chronicling "Colonization and Christianity: A Popular History of the Treatment of the Natives by Europeans in all their Colonies" in 1838.
Currently located in Sydney, the collection is available to lease for:
- Exhibiting throughout Australia and internationally
- Research purposes
- The development of cooperative Government policies
- Enhancing the education curriculum
- Referencing in films and documentaries.
GOVERNMENT REPORTS, ACTS, LEGISLATION, HUMANITARIAN ENDEAVOURS
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory
New South Wales Copies of Royal Instructions for promoting the Moral and Religious Instructions of the Aboriginal Inhabitants of New Holland or Van Diemen’s Land from 1820
British Parliamentary Papers and other correspondences from 1836—Relating to Aboriginal Tribes in British Possessions
Copy of Any Correspondence and Documents, Showing the Progress of Measures Taken for the Advancement of Religion in Australia (Reports Catholic clergy to be sent to Norfolk Island Presbyterian mission to aborigines. Urges establishment of a mission station at Moreton Bay) 1837
Copies or Extracts from the Despatches of the Governors of the Australian colonies, with the Reports of the Protectors of the Aborigines, and any other Correspondence to Illustrate the Condition of the Aboriginal Population 1844
Reports on the protection policies of the Aborigines from 1853 to 1952
The Native Police documents from 1857
Royal Commission on the Aborigines 1877 Inquiry Into the Present Condition of the Aborigines of this Colony, and to Advise as to the Best Means of Caring for, and Dealing with Them, In the Future
Royal Commission 1884 to Inquire into the Treatment of Aboriginal Native Prisoners of the Crown in This Colony (Western Australia)EXPLORATION AND IMMIGRATION
The History of New Holland, from its First Discovery in 1616, to the present time (1787) with a particular account of its produce and inhabitants; and a description of Botany Bay
A Short Review of the Political State of Great Britain at the Commencement of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-Seven (1787)
The Voyage of Governor Phillip to Botany Bay with an Account of the Establishment of the Colonies of Port Jackson and Norfolk Island, 1789 (first edition)
First appointed surveyors—Oxley (1820) and Hodgkinson's (1844) journals, maps, and reminiscences
Land grant certificates from 1821
Royal Instructions from 1831 re disposing of waste lands (Crown Lands) and Emigration
Major Mitchell's expeditions and supplements to the NSW Government Gazette 1846 and 1857ANTHROPOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY
The Sixth edition of an 1826 Essay on the Principle of Population, or a View of its Past and Present Effects on Human Happiness in two volumes
THE FRONTIER WARS
Black War: The Hobart Town Gazette—
16 issues from 1830 re the Black Line military operations against the Aborigines of Tasmania
Copies or Extracts of Despatches relative to the Massacre (Myall Creek) of various Aborigines of Australia, in the year 1838, and respecting the Trial of their Murderers
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EDUCATION
Growing and learning are the foundations of a harmonious society, where elders are respected and nurtured, and differences are celebrated.
empowerment
With a broader understanding, comes empowerment, pride, and a sense of purpose.
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From an empowered position, there is greater harmony within, and with each other, leading to stronger, more supportive communities.
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One of the ways we see this happening is by bringing a more educated understanding
and awareness of an ancient culture and historical events to Australian society.
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