Guide to the Collections held by the Kent Archives Office (as filmed by the AJCP)

Copy of death certificate of Kate Bishop of Auckland, c. 1908 (Item T425)

Bonham Faunce (Hobart) to Brydges Faunce, 9 January 1839 (File 1)

Impending departure for India; unpleasant climate of Van Diemen's Land; dullness; sombre country surrounding Hobart; influenza epidemic; gentlemen farmers would need large amounts of capital.

Chatham to J Morris esq, 27 November 1820 (File)

re other letters and their contents, Somes being sent for and his potential involvement in court proceedings.

W.N Sims to Joseph Somes, 17 August 1832 (File)

Sims' apologies for charges he made against Somes' character based on misinformation about his conduct.

T.B. Burcham (Dartmouth) to Joseph Somes, 20 December 1844 - 21 December 1844 (File F 13)

Allegations made by Burcham about Somes' conduct as chairman of the New Zealand Company. (3 letters).

Notebook of H. Fildes on ships owned by Joseph Somes and Somes Bros used as New Zealand transports and troopships, 1845 - 1 February 1939 (File Z1)

H. Fildes to Sir Thomas Cloyer-Fergusson, 1932 - 1933 (File)

Joseph Somes; sends notebook on New Zealand ships of Somes Bros. (2 letters).

E.H. Scholfield (Wellington) to Sir Thomas Colyer-Fergusson, 1 February 1939 (File)

Details of Tory, expeditionary ship of New Zealand Company.

Printed report of New Zealand General Assembly Library, 1936 - 1937 (File)

Newspaper article by H. Fildes on East Indiaman Java which visited New Zealand, 1845 (File)

Letters to Richard Norman and George Norman and Sons about transactions carried out under power of attorney from Elisa Broughton, Hamilton Hume and others in N.S.W., 1830 (File B 16)

Account of monies received by Norman and Sons by virtue of power of attorney from E. Broughton, H. Hume and others (File)

Statement by Brickwood on transfer of Australian Agricultural Company shares from E. Barnard and R. Norman to Messrs. Seely and Hindson (File B 26)

Archdeacon T.H. Scott (Sydney, Hobart) to G.W. Norman, 1827 - 1829 (File C. 36)

Decision to resign; colonial youth becoming more depraved; schools; introduces James Macarthur; Australian Agricultural Company; Dr. H. Douglass; Francis Forbes; Governor R. Darling; H. Dumaresq; Sir Thomas Brisbane; G. Arthur; abuses of N.S.W. courts; attacks on Scott from every side. (6 letters).

Archdeacon T.H. Scott (Perth) to R. Norman, 2 June 1830 (File)

Impending return to England; advice to intending settlers; shortage of provisions in Swan River colony; T. Peel; shipping disasters on west coast; trial by jury in N.S.W.

E. Macarthur (Cavan, Sydney) to H. Norman, 1849 - 1852 (File C. 126)

Irish economic problems and emigration; voyage to N.S.W. in 1851: effect of gold rushes on shipping and on Melbourne and Sydney; James Macarthur. (3 letters)

James Macarthur (Sydney) to H. Norman, 6 March 1852 (File)

Gold rushes; despatch of sample of copper ore from Wallah Wallah mines; E. Macarthur

Sir Rowland Hill to G.W. Norman, 7 March 1834 (File C. 166)

Management of poor; home colonization and emigration; views of E.G. Wakefield on emigration.

Edward Macarthur (Carrick) to G.W. Norman, 1843 - 1845 (File C. 181)

Irish affairs; export of Australian wool and wine; erection of church at Camden; Bowman's estate in N.S.W.; James Macarthur; statistics of Australia's progress 1832-1842; Irish emigration; Col. Despard and Maori War. (21 letters).

James Macarthur (Sydney, Camden) to G.W. Norman, 1839 - 1843 (File C. 182)

Birth of daughter; financial matters; economic depression; cessation of transportation: Legislative Council; financial affairs of Pott; Bank of Australasia; increase in price of flour. (6 letters, some in poor condition).

Papers concerning provision of money by G.W. Norman as security for performance by E. Barnard of duties of Agent General for Colonies, 1842 (File O2)

Includes letters of Sir Charles Trevelyan and Sir George Clerk (Treasury) (4 papers)

Papers concerning Dering's service with the 3rd Australian Division (c. 120 ff.), 1916 - 1917 (File F 13)

His recall to London, and efforts to obtain a posting with the United States Army. Includes narrative of action 13 April-13 May 1917, correspondence with Sir William Birdwood and General J. Monash, and copies of orders of General Monash, 1916-1917.

W.H. Smith to Akers-Douglas, 16 October 1888 (Item 64)

Request of S. Hill for colonial governorship; would hesitate to send him to Queensland.

W.H. Smith to Akers-Douglas, 16 December 1888 (Item 69)

Renewed request by S. Hill for colonial governorship; Education Office.

Sir Robert Fowler (Wellington) to Akers-Douglas, 1 November 1886 (Item 1)

Plans for visiting Australia and India before returning to England.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, August 2 (Item 11)

No vacancy which could be offered to S. Hill; unacceptable to Australian colonies.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, October 11 (Item 12)

S. Hill applied for Queensland governorship; inquires if his parliamentary seat is safe.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, 15 October 1888 (Item 13)

Unable to offer post to S. Hill.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, November 21 (Item 14)

Difficulty of filling South Australian and Queensland governorships; Sir John Gorst, Sir George Baden-Powell, J. Henniker Heaton; seeks suggestions.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, November 30 (Item 15)

Possibility of appointing Maxwell Governor of South Australia.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, 29 November 1888 (Item 16)

Possibility of appointing S. Leighton Governor of South Australia.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, 26 February 1859 (Item)

Regarding the election of W James La Fontaine

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, 19 February 1892 (Item 19)

Neither S. Hill nor Sir George Baden-Powell acceptable to New Zealand Government; effects on Colonial Service of exclusion from Australian and South African governorships.

Lord Knutsford to Akers-Douglas, June 05 (Item 20)

Governorships; Sir Frederick Broome, Sir William Robinson.

Lord Wellesley (Fort William) to Lord Hobart, 1 March 1804 (File 3)

Achievements of Sir George Leith as Governor of Prince of Wales Island; directions of East India Company that he be replaced by civil servant.

Camden to Lord Wellesley, 29 November 1804 (File 6)

Has brought claims of Sir George Leith to notice of Duke of York.

W. Bligh to Camden, 17 May 1805 (File 17)

Naval powers of Governor of N.S.W.; urges warship be stationed at Pt. Jackson.

Petition of J. William, settler at Prospect Hill, N.S.W., now serving on H.M.S. Swiftsure at St. Helena, wishing to return to family, 18 November 1804 (File O92)

E. Stanley (Carrick) to Camden, 29 July 1795 (File 15)

Convictions of United Irishmen; refers to 6 men transported for administering oaths.

King George III to Camden, 22 April 1805 (File 38)

Approves appointment of W. Bligh as Governor of N.S.W.

C.J. Holworthy (Wellington) to Lightbody, 27 March 1879 (File)

Arrival in New Zealand and search for emploment; character of colonial gentlemen.

J. Holworthy (London) to C.J. Holworthy (Dunedin), January 1885 (File)

Business affairs; bills of lading; news of Fred. (2 letters).

Letterbook of J.M. Holworthy of Bromley concerning the export of stationery and photographs, and the affairs of F. Holworthy in New Zealand, 1874 - 1887 (File F 11)

Recipients include F. Holworthy (Wellington, Dunedin), C. Holworthy (Dunedin, Melbourne), P.E. Reynolds (Melbourne), F. Barber (Christchurch), J. Wilkie (Dunedin), R. Jolley (Melbourne), C. Crosby (Melbourne).

Letterbook of J.M. Holworthy concerning exporting business (96pp), 1887 - 1891 (File F 12)

Recipients include C. Holworthy (Melbourne), R. Jolley (Melbourne), H. Perkins (Hobart), J. Walch (Hobart).

Papers concerning failure of J.M. Holworthy & Co. and Robart Jolley and Co. of Melbourne (5 papers), 1891 - 1893 (File F 15)

Includes statements of the affairs of the two companies (May 1891) and report of a committee set up to assist J.M. Holworthy (March 1892).

Diary of Frederic Holworthy on a voyage from London to Christchurch (134pp), 29 April 1881 - 8 August 1881 (File F17)

Detailed entries for each day, describing relations with other passengers and first impressions of New Zealand.

Bill of Charles Holworthy to Frederic Holworthy (Dunedin), 9 January 1884 (File F 18)

Supreme Court of Bankruptcy, Dunedin. Order of discharge of Frederic W. Holworthy, importer, to take effect on, 4 May 1886 (File F 19)

Extracts of birth, baptismal and death certificates of members of Winton Family of Lyndoch Valley and Sandy Creek, South Australia, 1841 - 1874 (File Part 2)

Covering letter from Munn and Mace (Tenterden) 1875-10-05.

Correspondence of Frederick Humphry (Perth), Richard Humphry (Goulburn) Lady Ashburnham and Frances Humphry, 1844 - 1856 (File C 101)

Failure of Australind; description of Goulburn and its principal residents; pride of local gentry; family bereavements; slow progress of railways; responsible government, loyalty of colonists. (6 letters)

Correspondence of H. Woodgate, South Australia, 1909 - 1911 (File F 227)

H. Woodgate (Terowie, South Australia) to G. and G.M. Woodgate, Family history; relatives in England; suffragette movement. (7 letters)

J. Brown (Honolulu) to Cowburn, June 30 (Item)

Visit of Cowburn to Honolulu; anniversary celebrations of prince; conversation with King; social functions; H.M.S. Calypso.

Correspondence and cuttings concerning death of J.G.H. Amherst, brother of Lord Amherst, at Darlington, Western Australia, February 1900 (File C 88)

Correspondents include Sir Gerard Smith, Sir John Forrest and Bishop C. Riley. (6 letters)

Selina and Henry Weigall (Kyneton) to Lady Westmorland, 1866 - 1877 (File C 19)

Marriage of their children; Lady Westmorland's paintings. (2 letters)

Henry Weigall (Kyneton) to Lady Rose Weigall, 1870 - 1876 (File C 57)

Death of Julian Fane; Royal Academy; photographs; family news. (3 letters)

Selina Weigall (Kyneton) to Lady Rose Weigall, 1868 - 1882 (File C 58)

Family news; photographs and sketches; drawing classes of Henry Weigall; Australian animals; Lady Rose's book. (9 letters)

Selina FitzJames (Kyneton) to Lady Rose Weigall, 1872 - 1873 (File C 59)

Family news; Kyneton sports; W.H.F. Mitchell. (5 letters)

Esther Perry (Melbourne) to Lady Rose Weigall, 24 October 1866 (File C 74)

Congratulations on marriage; Henry Weigall's work as artist.

Henry Weigall (Kyneton) to his son, Henry Weigall, 1864 - 1875 (File C 85)

Family news; Henry's audience with Queen Victoria; visit of Duke of Edinburgh to Australia; retirement from Government service; paintings and sculpture; financial matters. (14 letters).

Henry Weigall (Kyneton) to Henry Weigall, 1866 - 1882 (File C 86)

Family news; portraits; statue of Sir Redmond Barry; 1878 political crisis; 1881 Melbourne International Exhibition. (18 letters, typescript copies).

Selina Weigall (Kyneton) to Henry Weigall, 1856 - 1876 (File C 87)

First impressions of Melbourne; family news; Henry's marriage; drought; prices; paintings; visit of W. Thompson; England v. Victoria cricket match. (18 letters).

Louise Weigall (Kyneton) to Henry Weigall, 1863 - 1864 (File C 88)

Henry's paintings and audience with Queen Victoria; bushrangers; visit of Sir Charles Darling to Kyneton. (3 letters).

Selina FitzJames (Kyneton, Orange) to Henry Weigall, 1865 - 1869 (File C 89)

Father's retirement; E. a Beckett. (3 letters).

Theyre Weigall (Melbourne) to Henry Weigall, 1872 - 1882 (File C 90)

Family news; death of father; financial metters. (2 letters)

Letters to Alfred Weigall from family in Victoria, 1865 - 1883 (File C 98)

Paintings; family news. (4 letters)

Selina FitzJames (Kyneton) to Fitzroy Weigall, 12 August [c. 1872] (File C 99)

Education; Australian churches; birds.

8 photographs of members of Coxon family and of house in Brisbane, c. 1870-90 (File Z 69)

C.G. Davis (Plymouth) to Cobb, 15 July 1845 (File C 372)

Account of death of Henry Torre, killed in fighting at Bay of Islands, New Zealand.

List of four female convicts under sentence of transportation at Maidstone Gaol, 16 August 1806 (File O12)

Gives name, description, crime, date and place of trial, sentence, character, health. (1p.)

Emma Addison (Adelaide) to Miss Hubbard, 14 January 1843 (File C. 12)

Thank for fruit and books; high material standards in Australia; dust clouds in Adelaide; fruit grown on farm; high wages for labourers; snakes; villages around Adelaide.

2 printed leaflets and cutting on proposed new colony of Nonconformists in province of Auckland, New Zealand, [1861] (File Z. 38)

Printed lists of necessaries for emigrants to New Zealand and other colonies supplied by Goy, Evans and Co., and H. Catchpole. (8 documents) (File Z. 39)

James H. Thomas to Lord Stamfordham, 4 December 1930 (File C. 1)

Need to inform Prime Minister of South Africa and Australia of proposed Knighthoods for Lord Clarendon and Sir Isaac Isaacs. (copy)

Sir Clive Wigram to James H. Thomas, 29 April 1931 (File C. 3)

Likely retirement of Archbishop D. Mannix; urges approach be made to Pope for English Catholic to succeed him as Archbishop of Melbourne.

Sir Leslie Orme Wilson (Brisbane) to James H. Thomas, 15 February 1943 (File C.147)

Thomas' book My story; Wilson's long term as Governor of Queensland; W. Forgan Smith; friendly relations with Labour Government; family news.

Isabel Nankervis (Wallawny and Cunliffe, South Australia) to cousins, 1886 - 1887 (File C. 20)

Thanks for money; farming; family news; Adelaide Jubilee Exhibition; lack of progress of Cunliffe. (5 letters and photograph).

T.F. Baldwin (Christchurch) to W.T. Baldwin, sends bond; alteration, 5 July 1873 (File)

Bond of T.F. Baldwin of Christchurch to W.T. Baldwin of Maidstone for sum of £1500, 5 July 1873 (File)