Acc 1729A - State Library of Western Australia · Retirement of HCP, Virginia’s wedding, news of Hale family. Two photographs of Hutton Park, Tasmania and Hale children. Bishop

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MN 773 Acc. 1729A, 1972A PRINSEP FAMILY Papers 1729A - lent to Battye Library for copying, by Mrs. E. A Wells in July 1969. 1972A – Holdings = 2.40m. Access The J S Battye Library provides access to original material. In some situations, this may not be possible and alternative formats such as microfilm, microfiche, typescripts or photocopies are supplied for researchers’ use. Where alternative formats are available, these must be used. Copyright Restrictions The Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968 regulates copying of unpublished material. It is the user’s legal obligation to determine and satisfy copyright.

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SUMMARY OF CLASSES GENEALOGY Family tree by unknown compiler. Further genealogical information compiled by James Prinsep can be found under MN773 3150A/1 & 2.

1729A/1 Genealogy Prinsep family tree commencing 1745



Acc 1972A The members of the Prinsep family whose correspondence, together with that of the Bussell family, comprise the major part of the collection were the brothers Charles Robert, Henry Thoby and William Prinsep, Charles Robert’s children, Charles John, Henry Charles (HCP), Annie Mary, Louisa Sophia, Mary (May) Emily, James Charles and the wife and daughters of HCP, Josephine, nee Bussell, Carlotta (Brockman), Emily and Virginia (Reynolds). The Bussell family into which HCP married was comprised of John Garrett (JGB) and Charlotte (nee Cookworthy) Bussell and their daughters, Capel (Brockman), Emily (Vines), Caroline, and Josephine, JGB’s brother Alfred and sisters Mary (Taylor), Frances (Sutherland), Bessie (Ommanney) and the children of Charlotte Bussell by her first marriage, Frances, Edith (Sanderson) and Spicer.

SUMMARY OF CLASSES AGREEMENTS ARTWORKS BIOGRAPHIES CONTRACTS CORRESPONDENCE DIARIES FINANCE HISTORIES INSURANCE RECORDS INVENTORIES INVITATIONS JOTTINGS JOURNALS

LEGAL DOCUMENTS LETTER BOOKS LICENCES LISTS LOGBOOKS

(Separate listing) MEMORANDA NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS NOTEBOOKS NOTES NOTICES PAINTINGS PETITIONS

PHOTOGRAPHS PLANS POEMS PROGRAMMES POSTMARKS REMINICENSES REPORTS SHIPPING RECORDS SKETCHES SPEECHES TELEGRAMS WILLS

AGREEMENTS 1972A/1 n.d. HCP and R. Fowler & C. Morgan, farm known as

Prinsep Park.

1868 HCP and W.O. Mitchell, rent of lots at Prinsep Park. HCP and Charles Maguire, all that enclosure known as

Paradise farm. HCP for self & executors of C. R. Prinsep dec’d & Richard Fowler, farm produce and stock. (3)

1869 Land clearing by J. Ward for Mr. Prinsep. HCP and Samuel Ward & Richard Hall, fencing contract on

Henty grant. (2)

1871 HCP and Charles Morgan, lease of part of Prinsep

Park known as the Bleakfield & the Poolfield. HCP and

W. O. Mitchell, lease of part of Prinsep Park. (2)



1872 HCP and W. O. Mitchell, alteration of a lease - Prinsep

Park East. John Higgins and HCP, exchange of sheep for cattle. HCP (Estate of C. R. Prinsep) and Richard Fowler and Charles Morgan, cultivation of Prinsep Park East. HCP and John S. Gibbs, conjunction of sheep flocks - Prinsep Estate. (4)

22 December 1873 HCP and Patrick Garvey, depasture of cattle on the

Belvidere run.

10 June 1891 Henry C. Prinsep and George Fenner, occupation of

Busselton Suburban Lot No. 21.

1 October 1898 HCP and George Fenner, occupation of Busselton

Suburban Lot No. 21. (2)

1 February 1904 Miss Locke and myself (HCP), rent for cattle. 18 August 1915 HCP and Thomas James Ryan, sale of Victoria

Location 21.

ARTWORKS 1972A/2 2 illustrations from calendar, February and March.

Silhouette of female, initial on reverse: BL 1822. Colour illustration of tropical bird. Wildflower painting signed Mimbo (Emily Prinsep) Oct. 1887. Child’s pencil drawing of young girl on horseback, note on reverse. Print of G. F. Watts painting ‘Charity’. (7) 2 postcards. Head and shoulders of men in uniform. Entitled, “The Boy from the Land of the Leek” and “A Merrie Man of England”

BIOGRAPHIES 1972A/3 Maj. Gen. Sir Henry White, K.C.B. Pages 1-17.

Excerpts from Bath Chronicle. (2) Typescript

CONTRACTS 1972A/4 19 July 1913 Printed Sale of Swan Locations 1125 and 1126 to John and

Charles Huntley

CORRESPONDENCE The letters are alpha listed by writer. In instances

where they are not written to members of the Prinsep family the addressee is indicated.

1972A/5 Aborigines Department



January/February 1913 Typescript Purchase of old camera. (3 letters) 25 March 1920 Typescript Case of Rosie Straughan and daughter. (2 letters) Agriculture, Department of 26 May 1916 Typescript Fruit trees to be grubbed at “The Studio” Hay Street. 1972A/6 Alphonse n.d. To Anatole - note written in French. Anatole n.d. To ‘Mon cher Alphonse’. Written in French. (2) Anderson, K. L. 17 February 1902, Colin Street, Perth. Invitation to Mrs. Prinsep and Mrs. Brockman. Andrews, Bertha A. February/March 1906. Cottesloe and Albany. Receipt of photographs. (2 letters) 21 December 1928. Cottesloe News of family and Dr. Thurstan. Ardagh, Frances n.d. (pre 1899) Gottingen, Germany. To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. Note added by Charlotte. n.d. (pre 1899) Dawlish, UK. To Caroline Bussell - news of family and Mr. Macrone. Ardagh, Alice n.d. (c. 1902) Clevedon, UK Samples of WA woods for clergyman friend. Mention

of Brookhampton Thomsons.

n.d. (c. 1913) Bath, UK. Deaths of Caroline Bussell and Alfred Sanderson,

husband of Edith nee Cookworthy.

27 July 1913, Devon UK. Dartmouth Naval College description, family news. Atkins, W. A. 20 March 1877, Bunbury. Payment of account by Mr. Stone. Arnold, A. 10 March 1911, South Perth Typescript Estate of the late Alexander Forrest. Kalamunda

blocks 241,242 & 251.

Australian Forest League. WA Branch 26 August 1918 Acknowledgement of subscription. Austen, Rose



n.d. Hampshire, UK. To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith expressing thanks for

her brother’s (HCP) kindness to Hugh on his arrival in WA.

1972A/7 Barlee, Frederick. Colonial Secretary. (1827-1884) 9 August 1870, Perth Loss of vessel and horses on voyage to India 28 September 1875, London Arrangement to meet Henry Thoby Prinsep, follows

letter from HTP.

29 December 1875, Suffolk, UK. Death of John Garrett Bussell and tribute. Meeting

Prinsep family in UK.

11 February 1876, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Meets HTP, discusses the financial problems of the

WA property. Meets Mr. Tennyson, poet laureate, Signor (Watts), Annie and May, sisters of HCP.

26 June 1876, Hertfordshire, UK To Mrs. Josephine Prinsep from Mrs. Barlee. Meets

sisters of HCP and writes of visits to London Art Galleries and opera and music venues.

1972A/8 Barrett-Lennard, Amy (1856-1917) nee Brockman n.d. North Beach Vineyards and irrigation. Barrow, Geo. April/ May 1869, Fremantle. Litho chalk drawings, forwarding supplies and book of

instructions. (2 letters)

Beare, C. March/April 1913 Visits to Perth and Busselton. (2 letters) Becher, Augusta. Daughter of Augustus Prinsep. n.d. Eastbourne, UK Regret at sale of Tasmanian estate by Charles John

Prinsep. Father’s letters of 1828 published in 1832.

n.d. Eastbourne, UK Disposal or forwarding of her son Jack’s possessions

to England.

8 May 1900, Eastbourne, UK To Josephine Prinsep. Non-receipt of her son’s

possessions.

Becher, S. J. 20 October 1895, Talga Talga New ‘floats’ in the goldfields and joint syndicates. 7 September 1896, Marble Bar Activities in Goldfields. Becher, Septimus



4 January 1900, Eastbourne, UK Property and affairs of his son. Becher F. J. 21 January 1901, Bulong Hopes for employment in Perth. Bedford, Frederick 1904 -1906 Government House, Perth and Rottnest. Sketching and painting on Rottnest. Daisy Bates book

on aborigines and Dr. Roth’s report. (11 letters)

Bedford, Ethel n.d. Government House Attending Miss Bailey’s Exhibition. March/April 1905 Government House Thanks for photographs and sketch. (2 letters) 22 July 1905 Government House Seeks financial assistance in undertaking to replace

wooden screen in St. George’s Cathedral with wrought iron screen.

10 October 1905, Government House. Good news of HCP’s convalescence. December 1905/February 1906.

At sea and at Ardleigh, Essex, UK. Thanking HCP for photographs of Government House gardens. Returns photograph of C. J. Prinsep. (2 letters)

23 May 1907, Government House Thanking for ‘beautiful and exquisite’ paintings of

Rottnest.

22 November 1911, Weybridge, UK. Sir John and Lady Forrest visit, family news. 4 September 1913, Weybridge, UK. Death of her husband and two of Josephine’s sisters,

(Caroline Bussell and Emily Vines)

Bedford, Freda 5 May 1904, Government House Thanking for painting of ‘Salmon Bay’ Bell, E. H. 5 November 1898, Penang Singapore Estates of C. R. Prinsep following the death

of Charles John Prinsep.

1972A/9 Berg, Lauritz. Shipmaster 6 June 1870, Calcutta Requests meeting to settle accounts. 15 January 1876, Singapore Recounts last four years of cargo carrying worldwide. 3 December 1877, Port Pirie Further account of voyages. 16 January 1879, Newcastle, NSW



Regrets being unable to visit WA. 1972A/10 Best, Amy S. (1844-1932) n.d. Perth Serious illness of Mr. Prinsep. February/March 1908, Perth and Bunbury. To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. Visit to “The

Island”, Wonnerup. (2 letters)

31 May 1912, Perth. Family news, Honorary Life Membership of Karrakatta

Club.

March/April 1913, Perth News of Perth and local identities. (2 letters) March-May, September 1914, Perth Visit to Prinseps at the Vasse and return to Perth.

Social activities and news of local identities. (5 letters)

26 April 1921, Perth Postcard Bignell, J 17 November 1919 Donation to Busselton Cricket Club Birdwood, William, Australian Imperial Force 15 January 1920 Expresses thanks for kindness during his visit to

Busselton.

Bisdee, Georgiana, daughter of Mathew and Sabina Hale.

17 December 1905, Tasmania News of Hale family. 16 February 1906, Tasmania Engagement of Virginia Prinsep. 24 May 1907, Tasmania Retirement of HCP, Virginia’s wedding, news of Hale

family. Two photographs of Hutton Park, Tasmania and Hale children.

Bishop of Bunbury 18 July 1922 Serious illness of Henry Prinsep. Black, Mary 21 July 1911, Petersfield, UK Health of HCP’s sister, Louisa Bowden-Smith Black, Anne 1912-1915, UK and Germany Anne Black to Mrs. Bowden-Smith, nee Prinsep. (5

letters)

1972A/11 Blake, Audrey J. n.d. Perth Leaving for overseas service.



20 October 1958, R.G.H. Hollywood. Account of overseas travel 1972A/12 Bone, Janet P. n.d. Hampshire, UK To Mary Bunbury. Travel and family news. Bowden-Smith, William. Brother-in-law to HCP. 1872-1875, Colombo. Possible import of livestock from WA and loan to HCP.

(3 letters)

Bowden-Smith, Bill. Son of William Bowden-Smith. n.d. Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Opinion on Churchill

as First Sea Lord.

n.d. H.M.S. Bulwark, Channel Fleet. Navy news n.d. Cedarcote, Petersfield Engagement to Ada Margaret Sandham. n.d. H.M.S. Crescent, Simonstown. Promotion to Commander. n.d. Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth Financial matters, improved health of his mother,

Louisa.

22 November 1912, Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth

Promotion deferred, war might be a good thing. 19 November 1913, Southsea, UK News of wedding and new appointment. July/October 1915 To Annie Prinsep - war news and recruiting. (2 letters) Bowden-Smith, Margaret, nee Sandham 13 November 1913, Southsea, UK Invitation to Annie Prinsep. Bowden-Smith, N. 23 January 1906, London HCP as sketching companion to Governor Bedford,

treatment of WA natives.

Bowden-Smith, Cyril. n.d. Freshwater, Isle of Wight Thank you note for gift of nugget. 16 July 1901. No.3 Pumping Station, Cunderdin. Blowing up of pipeline by strikers. Bowden-Smith, Louisa Sophia, nee Prinsep Louisa, sister of HCP, was a very prolific letter and

postcard writer, the letters being frequently undated. The undated letters are listed under their place of origin where it can be identified.

1972A/13 n.d.



No addressee. To ‘Darling A’ probably her sister Annie. (4 letters) 1972A/14 n.d. Bath, UK (1) 1972A/15 n.d. Brockenhurst, Hants, U.K, (6) 1972A/16A n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (12, newspaper

cutting)

Letter of 2nd November was dictated to daughter Vee. 1972A/16B n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (25) 1972A/16C n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (19) 1972A/16D n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (22) 1972A/16E n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (29) 1972A/16F n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (36) 1972A/16G n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (20) 1972A/16H n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (27) 1972A/16I n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (28) Letter of 19th October was dictated to daughter Vee

and is incomplete.

1972A/17 n.d. At sea/Ceylon (24) 1972A/18 n.d. Horsham, Sussex, U. K. Addressed: Darling A. Probably to her sister Annie. 1972A/19 n.d. Isle of Wight, UK (16) 1972A/20 n.d. London (18) 1972A/21 n.d. Monkshatch, U. K. Home of sister and brother in-

law May and Andrew Hichens. (7)

1972A/22 n.d. Tunbridge Wells, UK. (2) Torquay (1) Exmouth (2) 1972A/23 n.d. Wareham, Dorset, U. K. (9) 1972A/24 n.d. 1874, Darley House, Colombo

Birth of son, William. Death of William Prinsep. (2 letters)

10 February 1874. Darley House, Colombo Hopes for suitable employment for HCP in government

in Perth.

June - August, 1874, Darley House, Colombo Family news and social activities. (3 letters) 21 February 1875. India Voyage from Ceylon, social and travel activities. January /February, 1877, Brockenhurst Family news, concern for HCP’s health. (2 letters) April/May, 1878, London, Brockenhurst Death and Estate of Henry Thoby Prinsep. News of brother Jim, no news of brother Charles! (2 letters) 1890 Travelling around southern England. (1 letter) 1972A/25 1 January 1897, Isle of Wight Illness of brother-in-law Andrew Hichens.



24 January 1897, Isle of Wight Silver wedding anniversary on 4th April. 1900/1901, Petersfield/Axminster, Dorset. Family and travel news. (9 letters) 1972A/26 1903, Petersfield/Monkshatch. (4 letters) 1904, Petersfield/Monkshatch. (16 letters) 1972A/27 1905, Petersfield, Inverness and London. (21 letters) 1972A/28 1906, Isle of Wight, Petersfield, Brockenhurst and

other locations. (33) Photograph of two Bowden-Smith graves. Newspaper cutting “General Booth’s New Colony” in WA.

1972A/29 1908, Petersfield. (2 letters) 1910, Cedarcote. (14 letters, including 3 written to

Neta Sanderson)

1912, Cedarcote, (8 letters) 1972A/30 1913, Cedarcote, Petersfield. Monkshatch and

London. (14 letters)

1972A/31 1914, Cedarcote, Petersfield. (21 letters) 1972A/32 1915, Isle of Wight, Petersfield, Wareham,

Brockenhurst and London. (13 letters, including 3 to her sister Annie)

1972A/33 1916, Cedarcote, Petersfield. (28 letters) 1972A/34 1917, Cedarcote, Wareham, Brockenhurst and Isle of

Wight. (16 letters)

1972A/35 1918, Cedarcote and Isle of Wight. (14 letters) 1972A/36 1919, Bath and Petersfield (13 letters) 1920, Petersfield (1 letter) 1922, Petersfield (3 letters) 1972A/37 Incomplete letters (20 pages) 1972A/38 1900 - 1916 Postcards (78) one illustrated - Findhorn, Isle of Wight 1972A/39 Bowden-Smith, Vee, daughter of William and

Louisa (nee Prinsep)

n.d. Cambridge. To her mother, description of colleges. (1 letter) 25 May 1911, Petersfield Postcard n.d. Calais To her Aunt Anne - nursing in army hospital. (1 letter) n.d. Petersfield Nursing in army hospital, Cairo. Serious illness of

mother. Launch of battleship ‘Orion’ (9 letters)

1913, Cedarcote. Introducing a Mr. Austin, taking up farming.

Preparations for Bill B-S’s wedding. (letter and illustrated postcard)

11 October 1915



To Aunt Anne - nursing in Belgium. 1972A/40 Boyle M. n.d. Farringford, Isle of Wight Death and funeral of Lady Audrey Tennyson. Bradford Bros. 4 May 1920, Perth Lease of 300 Hay Street. Bramwell, March/July 1872, Vasse. Requests for payments of accounts. (2 letters) Braysen August 1911, Sussex, UK. Note of thanks. British Consulates, Geneva and Lyons 22 February 1911 To Mr. Rowley Crozier Loftie - the late John Prinsep.

(2 letters and postcard)

17 July 1911, Lyon, France To Mrs. Drummond Wilkins - the late John Prinsep.

(Postcard)

1972A/41 Brockman, Ailsa 1946, West Perth Teachers College and University graduation

ceremony.

Brockman, Amy (1856-1917) 13 October 1879, Henly Park Visit of Carlotta Prinsep and large picnic party. 1972A/42 Brockman, Capel, nee Bussell (1839-1924) 2 incomplete letters n.d. The Warren To her mother and her sister. (2 letters) 5 April 1870 Cattle Chosen Returning from Perth, anticipates night in bush but

guided to Prinsep Park by Mark Lyons. John Taylor’s problems and his mother’s anxiety. (Mary Taylor, nee Bussell)

21 June 1872, Warren House To Frances Cookworthy - local and family news. 24 September 1872, The Warren Marriage of Louisa Prinsep to William Bowden-Smith.

John Brockman’s affairs.

24 February 1874 Death of Georgiana Molloy Junior 16 February 1876, The Warren Requisition for household goods. Mr. De Lisle ‘not

excited by drinking - had tasted nothing of the sort’

11September 1878, The Warren



Regrets the lack of gentlemen at the Vasse. Joseph (Cookworthy) the only example.

28 February 1883, The Warren To her son Hugh - family news and visits. 29 September 1901, The Warren To her daughter-in-law, Carlotta - butter making

instructions, family news.

21 November, 1901, Sandilands Describes visit with her sister Caroline to Wallcliffe,

Burnside, Ellensbrook and Karridale. Comment on management of Ellensbrook.

1902, The Warren Memorial stone to Edward Brockman sent

anonymously, farm and family news. (2 letters)

1903, The Warren Re-interment of son Frank with his father at St. Mary’s

Busselton. (2 letters)

1904, The Warren Planning for the building of ‘Beachgrove’ at Busselton.

(2 letters)

January/March1905, The Warren Family news and new house plans. (2 letters) 15 December 1905, Torridon Proposed visit to England with daughter Flora.

Comment on Mclarty’s and Blythewood, Pinjarra.

3 January 1908, The Warren Birth of son to Virginia Reynolds. Visit to Dempsters at

Northam.

1972A/43 Brockman, Edward Revely (1838-1902) March/November 1873, The Warren Settlement of little business matter. Allotment at

Vasse. Added note from Capel. (2 letters)

6 November 1902 ‘Ithaca’ Busselton Invitation to Emily and Virginia Prinsep. 1972A/44 Brockman, Carlotta nee Prinsep (1869-1960) n.d. Successful election result. (2 letters, 1 letter card and

note.

15 July 1900, Reinscourt Household equipment and furnishings. Letter

incomplete.

July - December 1901, Willow Cottage, Bunbury, Reinscourt and The Studio, Perth. Family and farm news. (9 letters)

April/June 1902, Reinscourt Progress of children, employee problems. (3 letters)



March/May 1905, Reinscourt and Quongup, Lower Blackwood.

Family and farm news. (3 letters) 17 November 1907, Reinscourt Local and family news. 16 August 1933, Cheriton Downs, Maya. To Isabel Brockman - marriage of daughter Caroline to

Eric Elliott

19 February 1935, Bakers Hill Letter card. 27 January 1942, Bakers Hill News of family war service. 7 March 1946, Bakers Hill To Emily Prinsep - window shopping in Perth -

wonderful array of extraordinary hats.

1902 -1906 Postcards (5) 1972A/45 Brockman, Caroline. (1901-1989) Daughter of

Carlotta and Peter

1916 -1920 To her Prinsep grandparents (10 letters) 1972A/46 Brockman, Clara (1860-1947) 8 March 1877, Herne Hill Carlotta Prinsep and the dwarf visitor. Brockman, Dorothy, nee Price. (1882-1969) Wife of

Edmund Vernon

2 July 1905, Mayjenup Receipt of photograph. Ursula Hake a visitor. Brockman, Frances Edith (1865-1946) 28 July 1874, The Warren Birthday letter - added note by her mother on death of

Peter Spicer.

27 February 1884, The Warren To her brother Hugh and cousin Fred (Vines) - family

news.

Brockman, Mrs. Robert (1816-1904) 22 September 1875, Bunbury Death of John Garrett Bussell Brockman, Edmund (1828-1908) 5 February 1906 Receipt of photographs. Brockman, Flora, nee Molloy. (1840-1869) n.d. circa mid 1860’s, Lyndhurst To Capel Brockman - news of children and farm

progress.

Brockman, Flora (1872-1944) 27 February 1884, The Warren



To her brother Hugh - family news. 18 January 1889, UK To her sister Isabel, part of letter with added note to

Capel by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell.

January/May1902, via Balingup/Sandilands Family gathering on return from Perth.2 letters). September/December 1904, The Warren/Mayjenup Preparing for departure for London to join the

Cookworthys. (2 letters)

18 January 1905, Cattle Chosen Receipt of photographs and family news. 13 September 1906, Bideford, Devon With mother and sister Isabel visiting Plymouth sights

and former Cookworthy homes.

Brockman, G. Julius (1850-1912) 1873, Bunbury Cattle offered for sale Brockman, Grace Vernon, nee Bussell (1866-1935) 12 August 1888, Busselton Visit of Prinsep daughters. Brockman, Francis Drake, (1880-1902) 4 May 1902, The Warren News of his father’s health. Goldfields Diamond

Drilling Coy activity suspended.

Brockman, Hugh Spicer (1868-1931) 11 May 1908, Torridon Sale of timber on Bussell’s Brook Loc. 66 6 November 1916, Torridon Forced sale of Reinscourt to cover Pierre’s debts. Brockman, Isabel Hammersley (1876-1945) April/June 1902, The Warren. Family news and improved health of her father. (2

letters)

June/December 1903, Sandilands, The Warren Photographs of late father, Brockmans at Balmain.

Farm and family news2 letters)

1904, The Warren Family news and excursions. (3 letters) 1905, Torridon, Cape Leeuwin Visit to Willmotts at Cape Leeuwin (2 letters) 3 January 1908, The Warren Visit to old home and haunts. Brockman, Laura, nee Reynolds. (1868-1949) 1902/1903, Torridon Family news (2 letters) Brockman, Margaret Theodora (1863-1968)



n.d. The Warren Death of Uncle Spicer (Cookworthy) 1874 -1876, The Warren, Describes homeward journey, family news (3 letters, 1

to Aunt Fanny )

July - September 1888, Cattle Chosen and Reinscourt. family news (3 letters) Brockman, Nellie, nee Wallace (1877-1958) 24 July 1914, The Warren To her sister-in-law Isabel - opening of new hall. Brockman, Peter (Pierre) Spicer (1874-1944) 25 May 1905, Quongup, Lower Blackwood. Payment of debts Brockman, Sylvia, nee Lukis (1892-1987) August 1916 News of family and farm. Brockman, Edmund Vernon (1882-1938) 24 January 1904, Mayenup Acknowledgement of receipt of photograph of Dorothy. Brockman, William Locke (1802-1872) 1871/1872, Perth/Herne Hill Sending horses to India. Requests information on

Reynolds (Wonnerup). (2 letters)

Brockman, May, nee Dines and Frank 29 September 1933, Maya Family news 1972A/47 Brown, Henry W. 4 July 1872, Busselton Collection of rates - Municipal Council 16 May 1883, Busselton Estate of Frances Sutherland, nee Bussell. Brown, Kenneth 5 November 1869 En route to India with cargo of horses. Requests letter

confirming that he is not a convict as he is not well known in India.

Brown, George 5 April 1871, Bunbury Payment for hides - Mr. McGuire Burges, Maria 15 January 1913, Carleton House Serious illness of Caroline Bussell. 6 June 1928, Carleton House News of the Burts and Wittenooms. Burges, Rosie 14 April 1923, Perth



Travelling to and from Augusta 1972A/48 Burt, Alfred n.d. Perth Letter card 26 July 1922, Perth Will of HCP. Burt, Archibald Paul 14 January 1873, Strawberry Hill, Perth. ‘hope you will all visit us again’ ‘quite miss the amusing

prattle of my intelligent little friend’ (Carlotta)

Burt, Septimus June/July 1872, Perth ‘my marriage fixed for Thursday next’ ‘sorry you are

not in Perth to cheer me up on such a melancholy occasion’ (2 letters)

1 January 1873, Perth Payment of various Bills. December 1907, Strawberry Hill, Perth. Estate of Charles John Prinsep. (2 letters) January/May 1908, Brick House Station and Perth. WA Bank shares, Estate of Charles John Prinsep. (2

letters)

Burt, Esther 22 May 1918, Kent, UK Prinsep’s Golden Wedding. Burt, Ethel March/April 1926, Perth/Malta Sailing on ‘Euripides’ from Albany. Burt, L April 1914, Strawberry Hill, Perth. Family illness in UK, wedding plans. (2 letters) 1972A/49 Bussell, Alfred Pickmore (1816-1882) 1875/1877, Wallcliffe Domestic situation at Wallcliffe. Departure of Charlotte

Bussell and daughter Caroline for England. (2 letters)

1972A/50 Bussell, Caroline Mary Ommanney (1846-1913) n.d. Note to niece Mary Vines. To her mother Charlotte

Bussell and sister Josephine. (3)

January 1864, Cattle Chosen. To Josephine - receipt of box containing clothes and

music, gossip, Mrs. Whitfield, Mr. Homphray, embezzlement. (2 letters)

19 April 1870 Prinseps on route to India with cargo of horses but.

Kenneth Brown reports market overstocked. Local on and off (marital) engagements.



24 December 1873 Anecdote - Sydney Smith and Sir Edwin Landseer. 1874 Deaths of Uncle (Peter) Spicer and Georgiana Molloy,

Jnr. Pending visit of brother of HCP. Mr. DeLisle and Thomson mentioned. Birth of Peter Spicer Brockman to Capel. Mrs. Fennell a ‘kind and tender nurse’. (7 letters, inc. one to Emily Vines)

September/December 1875 Serious illness and death of John Garrett Bussell.

Preparing to leave with her mother for England. Receives her father’s verses written out by HCP. (2 letters)

6 January 1876. Annesfield, Albany Visiting Albany (Lady Campbell) and Candyup

(Taylors) with her mother on way to England, reference to the abominable ‘Georgette’.

May 1876, S. S. Durham Description of voyage to England and accounts of

fellow passengers.

22 April 1876. Winchester, UK News of the Dempsters at Buckland. Visit to former

Bussell home. Compares situation of English Bussells with those who emigrated to WA.

October 1876, Portsea and Aspenden Rectory, UK Visiting Spicers, Vines family at Reading and

Sandersons. Comment on ill-treatment of horses and donkeys. (2 letters)

3 March 1878, London To her niece Carlotta Prinsep who has learnt to swim. n.d. UK News of Ommanney family, letter incomplete. n.d. Wiesbaden, Germany Visit to Germany has restored Emily Vines to good

spirits, health and appearance but she must not be left to herself.

16 March 1878, London To Aunt Fanny (Frances Sutherland) - Moving to Paris

on advice of Miss Emily Bunbury, Compares manners of English and Australian bred children and gives examples.

2 August 1878, Paris To Carlotta Prinsep - urges her to write longer letters. n.d. Paris Vines family visiting from UK. Requests information on

Australia for the ‘Exhibition’ Letters incomplete. (3)

1881



To her mother Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - death of Aunt Fanny (Frances Sutherland).

27January 1882, Paris Visits from Vines and Ommanney families. Attending

free lectures, good practice for her French.

5 May 1882, Paris “The bones” have arrived - handed over to Mme.

Eloffe - smuggled in as stuffed birds. Query on origin of skulls. Note added by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell.

c. 1882. Paris To Emily (Vines) returning to Western Australia, family

history. Paris Exhibition.

10 April 1896, Paris News of Mrs. (Mathew) Hale, daughter Georgy and

stepdaughter Mary Christian. Mention of ‘poor Mrs. (Georgiana) Molloy’ and phlebitis. Moutray Bunbury finds employment in Cue.

7 November 1899, Paris Will of Mrs. J. G. Bussell. Arranging to return to WA

after 24 years absence.

1901, Cattle Chosen Tree planting - regrets land clearing. Distributions from

her mother’s estate. (3 letters and postcard)

1902, Cattle Chosen Fred Vines sets up coach service to the caves,

mention of Capells, he is quite genuine. (Olive Bunbury married Henry Capell) Joseph Cookworthy’s financial affairs, (4 letters)

13 April 1904, Cattle Chosen Emily Vines on the move and causing confusion as to

her whereabouts.

November/December 1906, Cattle Chosen Missing Title Deeds for Cattle Chosen. (4 letters) 1972A/51 Bussell, Charlotte, nee Cookworthy. D.1899 n.d. Show day, Busselton. Regret at absence of HCP from

the Ball. (3 letters)

20 October 1866 To her daughters Emily (Vines) and Josephine. Nilgie

is improving her household work, Frying Pan to commence chopping and clearing. ‘I am glad you like Mr. Princep’ (sic)

1868



Difficulties for HCP of managing Prinsep Estates. Mrs. (Mathew) Hale and sister Georgie (Molloy) at Newcastle observing farming skills of old colonists. Mr. Carson a tiresome visitor and irreverent talker on matters scriptural.

Emily and Fred. Vines to visit Adelaide on their return voyage from England. Mary Vernon & the children will be delighted to see them. (Mary was the widow of Vernon Bussell). Fred. Vines died on the voyage. Receipt of ‘lovely little etching’ of Belvidere. Problem of dishonoured Bills. (4 letters)

20 April 1870, Cattle Chosen Hopes for timber business at Geographe Bay.

Wedding of John Brockman and Frances Louisa Bussell, confusion over invitations to ladies only. Mention of cousins John and Campbell Taylor and brother Spicer.

1872 HCP debt to Mr. Brown paid. John Brockman’s

pearling scheme, all they possess sacrificed for that object, ruin is a possibility. Mrs. R. Brockman distressed by her son’s debts. Caroline Bussell very ill - needs to be at Belvidere for a change. Instructions for making collar, with illustrations. End of letter cut off. Accident to Mr. Passy at pearling grounds, he and George Roe have lost all they possess. (7 letters)

1873 ‘I have just repaired the rent in his (HCP) trousers to

make him fit to appear in the great Town of Bunbury’. Mention of Mrs. Lefroy, Cliftons and Bunburys.

Employment of Hollingsworth as shepherd a source of great satisfaction. John Brockmans will lose all they possess, Saw has seized all personal property.

Wedding of Frances and Joseph Cookworthy. Urges HCP not to give up the agency of the Prinsep property

for government employment in Perth. Joseph Cookworthy warns such a move might later be cause for much regret. Generous financial settlement for Frances Cookworthy. Reconciled to the idea of HCP moving to Perth and Government employment and offering ‘hearty co-operation’. Disaster to the poor “Georgette”. Shortage of flour causing ‘greatest distress’ in town & neighbourhood of Busselton.

Family news, new buildings at Sandilands. Uncle Alfred (Bussell) a kind & pleasant guest. Pleasure at

recent re-union of so many of our beloved treasures, E(lizabeth) Lefroy’s presence added much to our happiness. New buildings progressing well.



1972A/52 January -June 1874 Suggests suitable house for Prinseps in Perth, hopes

the move will lead to a good & permanent appointment.

Urges HCP to go to Perth alone, sending for Josephine and Carlotta only when he has permanent employment and a suitable home. Prinseps have left for Perth to lodge with Mrs. Ferguson.

Serious illness of Bertha Brockman, Emily (Vines) a great comfort to her. Fanny Brockman makes herself disagreeable to Emily. Visits from Caroline and Isabella Bunbury and Emma and May Thomson.

Sisters Fanny, Edith, Bessie and Charlotte Bussell out of favour in Mrs. Locke’s home. Controversy over cattle sale at Ellensbrook. All the Brockman’s cattle ordered to be seized.

Social activities, Guerins, Robbie Hale, Amelia Bunbury, Miss Gegg and Thomsons.

Pending visit from Charles Prinsep. HCP’s increased salary and move into J(ohn) Forrest’s house. Mrs. (Mathew) Hale very formal to Josephine but only out of respect. Emily Bunbury much admired by her nephews and nieces.

Death of Bertha Brockman. Visit from the Alfreds (Wallcliffe Bussells) including Ellen.

Pleasure at purchase of Grenadine dress by Josephine. Level suspected of helping himself from stock of tea. Cattle Chosen never looked so pretty with front & side lawns all beautifully green.

L.H.H. party in new home in London, mention of Uncle Thoby and Annie. News from Kate Reiby of trial in Tasmania, T(homas) Reiby more sinned against than sinning.

Mr. Walcot “old Pem” and Bessie (Bussell). Emily preaching to Mr. Delisle on the subject of intemperance. Lucy Guerin looking wonderfully improved, her mother and Charlotte deriving much benefit from a daily glass of sherry.

Mr. Carey and Rose Strickland are to be married, would have liked her to have chosen a more worthy individual. Mrs. Bryan declares Charlotte to be tidiest and nicest of the Wallcliffe daughters but all are lazy. Miss Emily Bunbury leaving to live in England.

Mental illness of Miss (Selina) Turner, she is escorted to Fremantle. Future of her and her sister Maria.



Frying Pan needs a pack of cards, he and Tommy have card party almost every night. Note from Fowler about Bussell Location on his run. Entertainment provided by Mr. & Mrs. George Case.

“The Father” (John Bussell) not well. Mention of Lockharts, Brookings, Mr. Clay. Maria Doolan is such a nice servant and Lizzie Nevin such an innocent obliging little girl.

(26 letters, 16 and 23 May are incomplete) 1972A/53 July-December 1874 Miss Turner not to be encouraged to hope for a home

with Prinseps. Emily Bunbury farewelled by Mrs. (Amelia) Bunbury with much regret. Death of Peter Spicer in Hong Kong. What does Harry say about responsible government? Visit from Bishop Hale. Celebration of Frances’s (Cookworthy) wedding. Georgie Hale and Caroline Bunbury are our guests, such nice, cheerful pleasant young girls, so happy and animated. Pretty Grace Bussell a visitor.

Mr. (Richard) Gale is to be our Member. General feeling is against responsible government. Expresses appreciation for the kind attention Mr. Barlee has given HCP in Perth. Spending at Sandilands by Cookworthys could have been tempered with caution. The Miss Turners settled at Toodjay.

Poll declared: Gale 61 - Carey 42. Uncle Alfred (Bussell) quite cured of all his maladies, never felt so

well. (16 letters) 1972A/54 September - November 1875 Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell. Obituary

notice. Preparing for journey to England with Caroline. Uncle Alfred’s and Mr. Walcot’s kindness and assistance greatly appreciated. Arrangements for tablet for grave. (7 letters)

1972A/55 2 January 1876, Albany To Emily Vines - At Lady Campbell’s, dined there with

Aunt Mary (Taylor) and Kate.

Very uncomfortable voyage to Albany. Musical evening at Lady Campbell’s and visit to Aunt Mary at Candyup. Disagreement with Capel and Edward Brockman over estate. Contemplates letting or selling Cattle Chosen and taking daughter Emily and her children to England. (5 letters)

1972A/56 n.d. UK For private perusal - controversial conduct of Joseph

Cookworthy. Introducing Moore family, immigrants to WA. (4 letters)

1972A/57 n.d. Paris



Caroline Bunbury’s unusual dress and photograph, Paris Exhibition, (2 letters)

1972A/58 8 September 1876, Honiton, Devon, UK No fears about Emily Vines at Cattle Chosen, she has

more sense, skill & cleverness relating to colonial life than any of my family.

28 September 1876, Dawlish, Devon, UK To Frances Sutherland - meeting old friends at

Plymouth, visiting son Spicer at Plymouth.

1972A/59 April/June 1877- December 1877, UK At Winchester where her husband spent his early

years and Isle of Wight visiting Annie Prinsep. In Oxford with Mrs. Ducane (nee Mary Molloy). Enthusiastic description of Oxford. News of impending marriages, Bessie Bussell and possibly Edith Bussell. At Lowestoft - Mary Ducane is now Lady Ducane. In Edinburgh in August. In London meeting Edward Vines who is to be medical officer on emigrant ship to WA. (5 letters)

1972A/60 May, November/December 1878 In Paris, enjoying the change from London and

describing with pleasure their new surroundings. Drawing up her will, appointing her four daughters as executors. (3 letters)

1972A/61 1881, London/Paris Learns of mental breakdown of daughter Josephine. Settled in new Paris home. Miss Emily Bunbury

nearby. (2 letters)

30 March 1882, Paris The boulevard trees will be in full beauty in April. (part

of letter cut off)

29 June 1883, Paris To Emily Vines - list of Bussell portraits at Cattle

Chosen.

1886, Wiesbaden and London Anticipating visit from granddaughter Carlotta Prinsep. Estate of Uncle (Peter) Spicer. Cautions HCP on his

investments. (3 letters)

7 June 1888, Paris Carlotta to travel to Europe with the Onslows to

advance her education

1889, Paris Continuing arrangements for Carlotta’s arrival. Emily

Vines has left to return to WA. Fred and Mary Vines to retain management of Cattle Chosen on her return. (4 letters)

15 December 1892, Paris



Financial matters - CBC of Sydney. 1893, Paris Visit from Mrs. (Mathew) Hale, enjoyed her sweet calm

company. Future income problems. (2 letters)

1972A/62 n.d. Busselton Parts of letters - Turner sisters problems, the Alfreds

(Wallcliffe Bussells) and Bunburys. (9)

n.d. UK/Paris Writes of daughter Edith Sanderson and family at

Aspenden, news of HCP’s sisters. (7)

1972A/63 Bussell, Charlotte Josephine 1857 - 1859, Cattle Chosen To Amy Hale, daughter of Archdeacon Mathew Hale

by his first marriage. (3 letters, one completed by Frances Sutherland)

10 May 1860, Cattle Chosen To ‘My dear Capel ’(Ommanney) Declining health of

her uncle Vernon Bussell.

Circa 1864 -1865, Cattle Chosen To her brother-in-law, Fredrick Vines - mention of

Hales and Col. Molloy. Dublin address in different handwriting added.

31 October 1867, Cattle Chosen To ‘My dearest Harry’ - visit from Dr. Alexandre ? and

Mr. Harris.

Bussell, Edith A. 6 October 1905, Ellensbrook Anticipated visit from HCP. Bussell, Emily Jane (1841-1911) 21 November 1859, Gin Gin. To her sister Josephine - visiting Brockmans Bussell, Evangeline 1873/1875, Adelaide. To her Aunt Frances Sutherland.

Evangeline was the daughter of Vernon and Mary, nee Phillips. (2 letters)

Bussell, Grace Vernon. Not to be confused with Alfred Bussell’s daughter Grace.

23 August 1914, S. S. Indarra Adventure on returning to Western Australia. Bussell, Mary Elizabeth. Widow of Vernon. n.d. Adelaide Memories of kindness to her late husband. Bishop’s Court, Adelaide May/July 1904 Canon (William) Bussell is now one of my husband’s

Archdeacons. Death of Signor (Watts). (2 letters)

1972A/64 Bussell, John Garrett (1803-1875)



n.d. Perth/Busselton Returning from Synod, Retirement of (J.S.) Roe and

pension, parliamentary proceedings, mention of McCail, Gull and Governor Weld. Mrs. (Mathew) Hale’s concern for my appearance. (4 letters, including one to Charlotte Bussell, 1 incomplete)

11 April 1861, Busselton To a daughter - instruction in the classics. 5 June 1864, Perth To a daughter - reminiscences of boyhood at vicarage. 21 October 1868, Busselton Court case - mention of Guerin and Lock(e) 26 May 1869, Busselton Farm news, financial matters. 18 June 1870, Busselton News of HCP’s financial problems 27 March 1871, Busselton Financial matter and family news. January 1873, Busselton Farm news April/May/October 1874 Includes Latin quotations and verse, advice on

lifestyle, election news. (4 letters)

1972A/65 Busselton Amateur Theatrical Club 16 June 1918 Resignation from office Busselton Bowling Club 1918/1920 Election to office (3 letters) Busselton Cricket Club 27 October 1919 Position as Patron proposed Busselton Mechanics Institute 9 September 1868 Settlement of account Busselton, Municipality of 23 June 1915 Design of common seal Busselton Soldiers’ Institute Building fund donation 1972A/66 Cameron, Julia Margaret 24 July 1874, Isle of Wight To Louisa Bowden-Smith - news of James, May and

Annie Prinsep, comment on Charles Prinsep selling out of the army.

n.d.



To ? - account of Ball attended by May, Annie and Louisa Prinsep. Signed ‘your loving sister’. (Letter incomplete).

n.d. To ‘My beloved Talah’. Stormy crossing to Isle of

Wight.

6 February 1874, Isle of Wight To ‘My darling little Matron’, - social and family

activities, Tennyson’s, Uncle Thoby & Aunt Sara, Signor (G.F. Watts).

1972A/66A ? Campbell March 1872, Fremantle Overdue account. (2 letters) Cammilleri, May 17 February 1947, Armadale Augusta land purchase - part of Molloy Estate. Extract

from Government Gazette.

Cattell, A. S. & Co., London Enclosing prospectus - engraving blocks. Chopin, A. 1872, Perth Request and receipt for payment of account. (2 letters) Clarke, W.J. 21 August 1871, Upper Harvey. To HCP requesting removal of cows. 1972A/66B Cecil Dent, Estate Agent/Cecil Dent Limited 1912 - 1920, Perth Management of 300 Hay Street, The Studio. (8 letters

and note by HCP)

Christie. T. F. 1914/1916, Perth Printing of booklet of poems. (3 letters) 1972A/67 Clifton, Annnete 29 July 1869, Leschenault Birth of Carlotta Prinsep. Clifton, A. D. 1 September 1918, Alverstoke Receipt of copy of “Random Rhymes”, news of family. Clifton, Elinor (nee Bell) n.d. Leschenault Receipt for cheque Clifton, W. Pearce 1873. Leschenault Prospecting trip to the Henty (2 letters) Clifton, Sophia Louisa 28 May 1876, Upton House, Australind.



Birth of nieces, trial of Kenneth Brown, visit to Thomsons at Brookhampton.

Cobb, Elizabeth W. n.d. Hawthorn W. Hope of a return visit by Josephine and Carlotta. June - November 1905, Aylesbury and Norwich. Transfer of Subiaco land to Mr. W. D. Campbell.

Family news. (5 letters)

Colvin, J. R. 24 November 1903, Newcastle, NSW Account of voyage from Fremantle to Sydney. 31 October 1904, At sea Postcard Conibeere, Jno 1871, Bunbury Settlement of account. (3 letters) 1972A/68 Cookworthy, Frances Glasford (1834 1928)

Includes an article about Cookworthy’s career, Prelude to a legend, from The Australian Literary Review, April 4 2007

n.d. To Mary Bunbury (nee Vines) - domestic employees. n.d. Ilfracombe, Devon, UK To Mary Bunbury at Sandilands - no regular boarders

to be allowed. Pleasures of North Devon.

n.d. Perth Business and social activities (4 letters) n.d. Sandilands Circa early 1870’s. Prinseps moving to Perth, HCP

urged to go alone until settled in employment. Formation of Vasse Botanical Society. (5 letters, 1 note)

1872, Sandilands Interest on loans needed, judging colonial wines,

Spicer Cookworthy posted to Gibraltar. (3 letters)

15 February 1873, Sandilands Comments on domestic employees. 1901, Sandilands Death of Frederic R-Bunbury (aged 4) at Picton. 31 August 1901, Perth Postcard n.d. Paddington, UK Meets future Bishop of Adelaide, wishes Prinseps to

meet when at Fremantle.

8 December 1905, Paddington, UK With Flora Brockman meeting relatives, Julius

Brockman, and Ardaghs.

Cookworthy, Joseph (1828-1909)



1872, Plymouth/Stonehouse To Frances Cookworthy - plans for visit to Western

Australia, deferred by health considerations. (2 letters)

1 February 1874, Sandilands Payment of Bills. 1875, Vasse Sandilands prospering. Death of John Garrett Bussell.

(2 letters)

19 January 1878, Vasse To ‘My dear little wife’ - getting on well since you have

been away.

29 August 1886, Vasse Comment on timber trade. 10 June 1891, Vasse Land agreement with Fenner, visit to Blackwood

families.

Cookworthy, Spicer. (D. 1879) 1872 Portland, UK To his sister Frances. Joseph Cookworthy’s plans to

go out to Western Australia. Promotion and transfer to Gibraltar in prison service. (2 letters)

Cookworthy, Lily. Wife of Spicer 21 August 1908, Ticehurst, UK Meeting Prinseps in London. 1913, Ticehurst, UK Managing household for ‘The Duke’, (not identified).

Will meet Mary Bunbury when she has settled her boys. (2 letters)

28 June 1914, Wadhurst, Sussex. To Miss Prinsep, (Annie) - Thank you letter for

hospitality.

1972A/69 Cooper, Richenda 20 January 1913, Perth Death of Caroline Bussell Cornish, William 1870, Pinjarrah Hire of horse and costs to brother of HCP. (2 letters) Cornthwaite, T(ully) 21 January 1876, Walthamstow, UK To Mrs. Ommanney - Bishop’s memoir. Cottesloe Beach Road Board 28 July 1920 Vandalism at ’The Chine’ Cowan, N. W. 1916, Perth Transfer of land to Huntley. (2 letters) Craisford, ?



19 March 1878, K. George’s Sound Regret at being unable to accept invitation. Crampton, Thos. 23 December 1872, Mylup Supply of flour. Cross, Walter 19 July 1920, Busselton Dismissal from choir of Miss Mattinson. Note added by

HCP.

1972A/70 Daniel White & Co. 23 November 1914, Perth Requesting repairs at ‘The Studio’. Note added by

HCP.

Darling Range Road Board 1912/1913 Compensation for road resumption, payment of rates

(4 letters)

Davy, Dr. J. G. n.d. 756, Hay Street Advice on health. Pencilled names added in

handwriting of HCP. Obituary circa 1908.

Deason, J. F. 2 January 1917, Werona, Claremont Camping at “The Chine”. Denman, Ann 22 January 1876, Sydney To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - invitation to visit. Donald, Charles 24 March 1949, Busselton Unable to work at Little Holland House. Doust, ? 21 October 1913, West Kensington. UK Travelling to India and Straits Settlements. Downing, John G. n.d. To Josephine Bussell - thank you letter. Drummond, Maisrie 10 May 1904,Cottesloe Receipt of photograph of Freshwater Bay. Dunn, E. G. 27 December 1907, Heidelberg, WA Literary matter posted, response requested. 1972A/70A Dempster, Chrissie 1892, Springfield, Northam. Family news. (2 letters) 1928. Cottlesloe



Social activities, family news. (2 letters) Dempster M. Margaret. n.d. Enquiry about Cam, probably Campbell Taylor. 26 October 1878 Family news Dempster ? 17 August 1888, Springfield Prospecting - Golden Valley, Silver Range. 6 July 1906, Springfield Acknowledgment of appointment as Protector of

Aborigines.

Drake-Brockman, Winsome nee Clarkson 9 December 1953, West Perth To ‘Dear Cousin Emily’ 1972A/71 Earnshaw, Mary n.d. Payment of account Elkington, Violet 21 December 1934, Hythe, UK To Mary Bunbury - visit to Malvern. Eliot, Caroline (nee Brockman 1901-1989) 6 December 1944, Mt. Barker Family news and activities. Eliot, George 8 December 1869, Bunbury Payment of account. 28 August 1872, Geraldton Advice on Murchison location lead lode prospect. Eliot, Lawrence Stirling 8 September 1863, Bury Hill, Bunbury To Josephine Bussell - Mrs. Tracy fortune telling. 9 June 1866, Bury Hill. Introducing himself and family with view to making

acquaintance of HCP on his arrival.

22 February 1870, Bunbury Request for payment of order. Evans, M 17 May 1914, Bath From M. Evans - illness of her mother. 1972A/72 Fairbairn, Robert 6 March 1869, Busselton Payment of account 9 December 1907, Exeter College, Oxford. Unable to meet in London. 3 March 1914, Cottlesloe



Visit to Bunbury - has look of prosperity about it. Falkingham, Melanie n.d. North Fremantle To Miss (Emily) Prinsep, illness of Robert Falkingham. Fawcett, Theo 23 August 1875, Pinjarrah Park. Receipt of Map & Land regulations. Fenner, G. H. n.d. Lease agreements June/July 1889 Busselton Offer to fence suburban allotment and take it for seven

years. HCP replies in agreement. (2 letters, note in reply added)

1972A/72A Ferguson, Isabella n.d. Perth Purchase of piano. (2 letters) 15 November 1873, Perth To Mrs. Sutherland (nee Bussell) - purchase of

children’s books.

Forbes Fee 1871/1872, Dardanup Requesting payment for horses. (2 letters) 1972A/72B Forrest Brothers/Forrest Chambers. 1910 -1916, Perth Estate of Alexander Forrest. (11 letters and account) Forrest, William 1867, 1869, 1873 Payment of accounts, water damage to Dardanup

Road. (3 letters)

Forrest, John 1903/1905 Introducing Professor Dr. Herman Klaalsch of

Heidleberg University. (2 letters)

Forrest, Alex & Co. 8 December 1899, Perth Canning Loc. 251 - sub-division. Forrest, Sylvia n.d. Perth Thank you for sympathy. 1972A/72C Fowler, R. 1872, 1874/1875, Dardanup & Bunbury Farm matters, Belvidere & Prinsep Park. (4 complete

letters, one portion only)

Fremantle Trading Company Limited 27 December 1927



Leasing of mineral lands in the Geraldine District. Fruitgrowers’ Trading and Shipping Company of

Western Australia Ltd.

4 April 1913, Perth Shipment of table grapes. 1972A/72D Fry, Mabel, nee Mitchell 1928, Benger Death of Frances Cookworthy. (3 letters) Fry, Nora 5 March 1913, Albany Family news. Fry, Stephen H. 1904 -1906, Shenfield, Benger. Receipt of photos and picture. (3 letters) 1972A/73 Gale, Georgiana K, nee Richardson-Bunbury 14 March 1902, Melbourne Death of C. Y. O’Connor. Behaviour of her sister Olive

after her marriage to Henry Capell.

Gale, M 1921, Busselton Requests assistance in paying medical fees.

Withdrawal of comment on ‘neglected children’. (3 letters)

18 June 1933, Donnybrook Gale, Rebecca, nee Spencer n.d. Fairlawn/Perth Guild meeting. St. Mary’s Churchyard fencing. (2

letters)

18 June 1933, Donnybrook Family news. Gale, Richard 2 January 1874, Fairlawn. Declines offer of partnership. Gallop, James, Junior 4 September 1876, Dalkeith Park Fencing of property, request for access gate. Gardiner, Edward 28 June 1870, Upper Ferguson Settlement of proposals through Mr. W. Spencer. 1972A/73A Gegg, Mary 19 November 1875, Beachlands Social activities and new arrival at Beachlands. The General Electric Engineering Co. 1912/1913 Purchase of pump - Little Holland House. (4) Geological Survey Office



n.d. Perth Hope of rich lodes being found on HCP’s property. 1 May 1918, Perth Information on Geraldton locations, three held by C. R.

Prinsep.

1972A/73B Guerin, Eleanor 18 August 1878, The Warren ‘Carlotta will grow up a good & sensible girl’. Sample

of material attached.

31 July 1888, Pigeon Grove, Busselton Application to Bishop with regard to the Mission. 7 November 1901 Alverstoke, Brunswick Illness of her son Charlie. Guerin, Kate 7 July 1875, Vasse Local news. Guerrier, G. F. 27 January 1869, Busselton Payment of account - Mrs. (Frances) Sutherland. 1972A/73C Gibbs, Herbert W. (Father of May Gibbs) n.d. The Dune, South Perth May’s place in the ‘great art wilderness of London’. 1 November 1911 Advice on musical instruments. May to publish an

illustrated book for children.

3 July 1912, Sydney May is getting orders for thousands of calendars. 5 June 1919, The Dune, South Perth Visit from May 13 February 1922, Sydney Reading ‘Life of the Signor’ (G. F. Watts). 1972/A73D Glaskin, F. 1 February 1871, Perth Requesting payment of account. Gird F. D. 12 March 1915, Perth Account for dividing fence, storm damage. Gomme, H. S. 21 February 1917, Perth Request to stay at the ‘Chine’. Greville, Mary 27 February 1933, Perth Successful operation for mother. Greville, Florrie 3 December 1950, Maida Vale Family news.



1972A/74 Hake, Rose (mother of Ursula) 23 November 1904 Thanks for kindness to her daughter. Hake, Ursula Gordon 1904 -1905. The Warren and Mayenup Family news and farming activities, note from Isabel

Brockman. (5 letters)

13 September 1906, Exmouth, Devon Family news and taking up teaching post. 10 November 1914, Exmouth, Devon Early war news, refugees and wounded from Belgium. 1972A/75 Hale, Mathew Blagden 23 June 1869, Busselton Birth of Carlotta to Josephine, additional letter from

daughter Georgie Hale. .

1972A/75A Hammersley, Blanche 29 April 1904, Richmona Bereavement of Mrs. ? Boughan. Hammersley, Sam. 1873, Guildford. Purchase of sheep. (3 letters) 1972A/75B Hancock, William 20 March 1906, London Meets Forrests, Lady Bedford and R. E. Bush in UK

before returning to WA.

Hands, John E. 1 April 1873, Bunbury Requesting urgent settlement of account. 1972A/75C Hare, Esther n.d. The College, Perth Butter supply to college.. Hare, Louisa 1870/1871, The College Butter supply to college. (4 letters) 1972A/76 Harris. M. J. n.d. Leytonstone and Woodgreen, UK. To Mrs. (J. G.) Bussell. Commissions for Mrs. Prinsep,

mention of Grace Bussell’s heroism. (3 letters)

n.d. Leytonstone and Hastings Mention of WA families, Burts, Lefroys, Forrests,

George Shenton and Edith Steere, Leakes. Lord Gifford is the new Col. Sec. UK politics. Prinseps moving into Little Holland House. Reading 1st Vol of the Life of Watts. (6 letters, one end page portion of letter)

13 February 1878, Ilfracombe, UK



HCP resuming theatricals, death of Mr. W. R-Bunbury, Mr. Padbury to represent WA at the Paris Exhibition.

1972A/77 Harris, J(oseph) 1865, 1871, 1876. Vasse/Busseton. Business matters (3 letters) Harris, Thos. 1874, Belvidere/Rosamel Farm news, poor condition of unidentified lease. (3

letters)

1972A/78 Harrison, Alfred 1868 Reminiscences of (Cheltenham) College and German

holiday (2 letters)

28 July 1870 Expresses sympathy for HCP’s losses. 5 December 1871, London News of marriage and honeymoon trip in Europe. 1873, London Suggests that HCP return home and take up art again.

Sympathy with further misfortune to HCP. (2 letters)

20 September 1874, North Devon. Success as professional writer. 19 July 1876, Kensington, UK. Laments demolition of Little Holland House. 19 April 1878, Kensington, UK. Establishes St. Cecilia (Choral) Society. 7 February 1887 Gives account of the progress of his children. 10 December 1903, Surrey, UK News of former schoolfellows. 25 August 1906, North Wales Engagement of two of his children. Letter Incomplete. 28 September 1909, House of Lords. Plans for retirement. 15 July 1910, Surrey, UK Settled into retirement. 23 July 1911, Weybridge, UK Travels in Europe. Incomplete letter - death of Andrew Hichens. Harrison, F. A. (Wife of Alfred) n.d. Dorset, UK Family news, offers the “wretched Lloyd George” to

Western Australia.

1972A/79 Harrison, C & S 14 October 1898, London Estate of Charles John Prinsep.



Harston, A. E. 16 July 1922, Devon. UK To Mary Bunbury, invitation to visit. Hartie, C. 24 November 1871, Bunbury Requesting payment of account. Hay, J. N. & Son January/April 1868, Bunbury Requesting payment of accounts. (2 letters) 31 January 1870, Bunbury Sale of mare. Haynes, E. W. 30 August 1875, Perth Tuition of drawing class in unidentified school. 1972A/79A Hayward, Agnes 8 September 1904 Death of ‘Signor’ (G. F. Watts) Hayward, Thos. 1871-1873, Bundidup Business matters. (4 letters, one circular) Hendy, K. 30 August 1901, Private Hospital, Mandurah Road. Problems with hospital employees. 1972A/80 Hichens, Andrew. Brother-in-law to HCP. 26 September 1875, Kent, UK Meets John Forrest. 23 November 1876, Isle of Wight Financial and estate matters. (2 letters) 14 March 1878, London Death and funeral of Uncle Thoby. (2 letters) 28 July 1879, London Estate of C. R. Prinsep. 2 December 1880, London Travelling in France and Italy n.d. Incomplete letter - art supplies. In remembrance -newspaper cutting. Hichens, Mary, nee Prinsep (1) Tennyson, Mary (2) c. 1880. Shoreham, Sevenoaks, UK James Prinsep to Colombo to find work. 1883, London To ‘My darling old Jimbo’ - Tennyson’s are here, old

Alfred very spry. Death of Czar.

n.d. France/Cornwall To ‘Darling’, (her sister Louisa) - account of holidays.

Death of Annie Ritchie. (3 letters)



1907/1908, Isle of Wight/Monkshatch, UK Notes to HCP and Josephine in UK. 1972A/81 Higgins, Eva 13 June 1904, Lower Blackwood Receipt of photographs. Higgins, Geo A. 14 March 1904. Lower Blackwood Natives delighted to see their faces in photographs. Hislop, Jas. 6 December 1873, Bunbury Will proceed against HCP unless debt is paid. Hodson, H. E. 16 December 1901, Clevedon, UK To Miss Ardagh, samples of WA ‘woods’ 1972A/81A High School, Perth 1918 -1922 To Mr. Prinsep or Mrs. Capel Brockman. Payment of

fees. (10 letters)

1972A/82 Hooker, Joseph W. 11 July 1874, Royal Gardens, Kew. To Miss Prinsep thanking her for drawing of

Hardenbergia.

1972A/83 Horrocks, John J. 29 January 1906, Perth Location of cottage in Broome Street. Hunter & Co., 11 May 1870, Calcutta Despatch of Kangroo (sic) dogs. Huntley, J & G. 8 July 1913, East Cannington Offer to purchase Location Nos. 1125 & 1126. Plan of

locations.

1972A/84 Hutchings, A. 11 March 1913, London Learns of death Caroline Bussell. 3 May 1915, Farnham, UK To Mary Bunbury - remembers time in Australia. Hutchings, Georgie 24 January1908, London Meeting at Exhibition of Old Masters. 7 March 1913, Woodgreen, London. Travelling in Italy. n.d. Farnham, Surrey, UK. Seeks introduction to Mary Watts, widow of “Signor”. Hutchings, Jane



n.d. Carmarthen, Seeking news of Bussell family.

1972A/85 Hyem, Hester & Coy, Limited 1913/1915 Sale of Lots 1126 & 1126, Kalamunda. Agreement

with Mr. T. J. Ryan. (16 letters)

1972A/86 Isaacs, Mrs. S. A. 4 January 1906, Ellensbrook Plenty of visitors coming to the caves. 1972A/87 Jacobs, J. A. November 1908, Claremont Building work at Little Holland House. (2 letters) 1972A/88 James, J. C. H. n.d. Theatricals, controversy with Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell

Lefroy. (2 letters)

28 September 1877 Regrets lack of communication with HCP. 13 December 1877, Weld Club. Rent of cottage 1972A/89 Johnston, F. 28 November 1905, Singapore Arrangement in Derby with Dr. Wace to take up land

near Derby, ‘we are to be cotton planters’

Johnston, Frank 29 December 1873, Barndon Hill Requesting seed of Indian corn. 1972A/90 Jose, Edw’d & Sons, London 22 April 1870, London. Advice of Bill of Lading for two cases per “Amur” Justices Association of Western Australia 1918 Photographs and reminiscences for publication in

journal ‘The Magistrate’. Notations added by HCP (4 letters)

Jutting, Chamje 11 February 1908, The Old Studio, Perth. To Mrs. (Virginia) Reynolds, nee Prinsep. Problems at

‘The Studio’.

4 August 1912, Perth Concern for health of HCP. 1972A/91 Keane, Kate. 26 July 1893, Mere Hall, Knutsford, UK To ‘My dear Harroo’. Comments on members of

Prinsep family.

1972A/92 Kennedy, James 14 November 1917, Mt. View, Ajana



To W. B. Mitchell Esq. Willing to prospect Mr. Prinsep’s block 5 at Geraldine.

7 July 1918, Geraldine Reports on prospecting work carried out on No. 5

block.

Kenwick Park 19 July 1869 Payment to Mr. W. Spencer. 1972A/93 Kidson, Forbes, Connie and Nessie 14 January 1905, Glenbank, Northam Receipt of photograph. (2 letters) 1972A/93A King, G 2 February 1912, West Perth. Under suspension, requests assistance from HCP. 1972A/93B King, Jno. H 7 March 1902, Sydney Introducing Mr. Ernest Hargraves. Recalls time spent

in Goldfields.

King, Robert 1871, 1874, 1876, Fremantle Requesting payment of accounts. (3 letters) King, W. A. 5 February 1868, Paradise. Copy To Messrs James & John Mcguire. Return of

implements after expiry of lease.

1972A/94 Kirkman, J & Son 8 December 1868, London Purchase of piano. (Letter and envelope) 3 November 1875, London Unable to execute order. Knight, W. G. 3 January 1877, Albany To Mrs. (Emily) Vines. Advice of shipment of 2 parcels. 1972A/95 Lancaster, George C. 12 December 1907, Whim Creek Thinking of taking up pearling. Lands and Surveys, Department of 1904 Resumption - Darling Range Road Dist. Loc 1125. 1911/1912 Resumption of part of Swan Location 1125. (3 letters) 1972A/96 Langford-Brook, Eliz. 15 January 1908, Knutsford, UK Death of her husband. Langford-Brook, Harry L. B. formerly White. 21 April 1911, Mere Hall, Knutsford, UK.



Change of name, family news, Estate of C. J. Prinsep. Langford-Brook, Willie 14 August 1910, Redcar, UK To Lou (Bowden-Smith) - remembers HCP just prior to

his leaving for WA in 1866.

19 September 1912, Herne Bay, UK To Lou Bowden-Smith - death of Charlie White. 14 November 1912, Stone, Staffs, UK. Introducing James Bradley, a recent immigrant to WA,

death of his brother Charlie.

1972A/97 Law, Geo. 16 October 1910, Southern Cross Receipt of photographs of Little Holland House. Layman, A. H. 3 October 1904, Wonnerup House Receipt of photograph, family news. Layman, G. 1872/1873, Wonnerup Payments for horses. Bills and promissory notes. (4

letters)

Layman, Stella 19 November 1937, Wonnerup House. Thanks for expressions of sympathy 1972A/98 Leake, George 15 August 1883, Perth Estate of Mrs. Frances Sutherland, nee Bussell. Leake, G. W. 2 June 1866, Perth Probate of Mr. (C. R.) Prinsep’s will. 1972A/98A Lefroy, E. (Bessie) n.d. Jayes To Capel Brockman - family news, election

disappointment for Edward Brockman.

11 September 1874, Bunbury To Mrs. (Charlotte) Bussell. Elections - Edward

Brockman to oppose Mr. Carey.

22 September 1875, Bunbury Mrs. Bussell learns of serious illness of her husband

John Garrett Bussell.

Lefroy, William G. 4 November 1873, Bunbury Needs mast for boat. Lefroy, Mary 1878, Perth Accident to carriage. 1972A/99 Lee, Thos. N.



1915/1916, Claremont Renting ‘The Chine” (4 letters) 3 May 1917, Claremont Wishes to purchase portion of property, “The Chine’ Lewis, H. C. 9 January 1919, Exmouth, UK Henry Willmott returning home shortly, meets James

Prinsep.

1972A/100 Little, Thomas 23 June 1869, Dardanup. Birth of first child to Henry and Josephine Prinsep. Lockhart R. n.d. Request for payment of twelve month account. Logue, Kate 13 August 1858, North Harvey Family bereavement. Logue, Wm. 10 January 1874, Harvey River Proposal to lease part of Belvidere Estate. 1972A/101 Lovegrove, Dr. Thos. H. 4 October 1869 Requesting settlement of account. 26 May 1873, Bunbury Comments on Carey and ‘scandal’. Lovegrove, Maude n.d. Bury Hill, Bunbury Commission for dress material, opinion on

Government House party, (Ords’) and the Venn family.

27 October 1874, Bury Hill To Mrs. (Emily) Vines, news of family. Low, J July/October 1861, Port Lincoln/Melbourne To Caroline Bussell - news of Mrs. Vernon Bussell. (2) 1972A/102 Lultah, John 7 February 1871, India Requesting payment of L150 owing to him. Lyons, Mark 21 July 1873, Colley (sic) Bridge Request for payment of balance of wages. 1972A/103 Macan, Annie n.d. End page only. Circa 1907/08, Kensington W. London Hopes to meet Prinseps before they leave for Spain. 1914 -1918 UK



Family news - Amy Wilkins, Ella Wilson. (5 Letters) Macan, George 11 October 1911, Wimbledon. London Thoughts of going to Western Australia but still

gainfully employed.

Mactear Family n.d. /1913, London Greeting card and bereavement card. (2) 1972A/104 Maitland, A Gibb, Government Geologist 5 November 1917, Perth Reports on Lower Geraldine, examination of all

mineral bearing country.

Maitland, Amy G n.d. Receipt of photographs. Manning, James 17 February 1888, Fremantle Fencing division of previously owned land and MacKay

property. (S.O.L. No 640) Notation by HCP.

1972A/105 Markham, Alfred July/November 1904, Kalgoorlie Obtains work in Goldfields as labourer. (2 letters) 19 September 1913, Harvey Setting up house, successful orange orchards. Markham, Lilian n.d. Harvey Visit to Busselton - hope to meet. 30 July 1914, Penrith, Cumberland Purchasing commissions during return to WA. 17 July 1928, Harvey Sympathy on death of Frances Cookworthy. Martin, Mary, 14 July 1914, Bad Homburg To Annie Prinsep - postcard. 27 August 1914, Tewkesbury To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - illustrated postcard 1972A/106 Maw, Jos. 1 December 1873 Sale of ‘useless’ cow and proceeds. Mclarty, John 19 December 1872, Pinjarrah Request for payment of account. McClean, John 11 March 1872, Vasse Request for payment of account.



1972A/107 Maguire, James 1873, Prinsep Park/Dardandup Requests for settlement of accounts, use of cattle run,

various items of property, duties at Prinsep Park (7 letters)

Maguire, John 4 July 1868, Dardanup Authority to take stock of hay - Dardanup Mission 1972A/108 Mcleod, Donald Norman 29 November 1894, Legislative Assembly, Victoria. To Carlotta Prinsep, in Melbourne with her mother,

visit to be arranged with Mcleods.

1972A/108A Mechanics Institute 25 October 1870, Bunbury Collection of arrears 12 May 1871, Bunbury Donation of £5.00. Melbourne Club 31 August 1890 HCP made an Honorary Member Merck Bros. London 31 August 1871 Despatch of parcel of clothes on instructions from Little

Holland House.

Merry, W. 10 August 1906, Karridale Dr. Hill’s University Extension lectures. Metters Limited 18 June 1913, Perth Building material for Little Holland House. Meyrick, Dorothy 20 December 1942, Perth. Appreciation of hospitality after visit to Busselton and

Little Holland House.

1972/A108B Metropolitan Water Supply 1911-1913 Rates and proposed sewerage connection - ‘The

Studio’. (Seven letters and diagram of property).

1972A/109 Millar, J. 13 December 1892, Adelaide News of his work and possible return to Perth. Millars’ Karri and Jarrah Company (1902) Ltd. May/July 1908, Perth and London



Acquisition of right of way through block of ground, No. 66, near the Ferguson on Bussell’s Brook. (4 letters)

1915/1916 Payment for right of way through land the property of

Mrs. Josephine Prinsep. (2 letters)

1972A/110 ? ‘Minoire’ (Possibly a governess to the Prinsep children)

n.d. London News of family and friends, occupations and

excursions. (3 letters)

1864 3 letters following the news of the death of Charles

Robert Prinsep.

25 January 1866, London News of Cheltenham school friends of HCP. 25 May 1866, London Enquiring as to situation on HCP’s arrival in Western

Australia, comments on various acquaintances.

13 March 1867, London Learns of engagement of HCP to Josephine Bussell. 14 August 1867, London Requests assistance in financial and housing matter. 1972A/111 Mitchell, Sam 21 July 1873, Geraldine Mine Traces of lead on surface of block No. 5, desires to

lease, paying royalty of 1/30 on ore sold.

Mitchell, S. H. 1917/1918, Mt. View, Ajana. Wishes to lease or purchase block No. 5 at Geraldine.

Interest also in block Nos. 9 & 10. Notations by HCP. (5 letters)

1972A/112 Mitchell, William Owen 27 August 1872, Henty Complaint of sheep running uncontrolled about

homestead and crops.

20 December 1873, Henty Offer to purchase winnowing machine. August/October 1875, Henty Wishes to purchase bullocks in order to commence

carting timber. (3 letters)

1972A/113 Mitchell, William Bedford 5 September 1866, Paradise (Farm) Sale of cattle. Verses and music score in handwriting

of HCP on reverse pager.

13 February 1868, Champion Bay Shipping horses to India, cruelty in method of loading. 17 April 1869, Bunbury



Difficulty in collecting monies owing, some barter trade.

27 March 1870, Bunbury HCP leaves on ‘Hiemdal’ with cargo of horses for

India, local business news.

16 January 1873, Bunbury Requires labour to clear water holes. 27 August 1873, Bunbury Problems for HCP with Prinsep Estate. Account

enclosed.

17 November 1873, Bunbury Fencing at Henty Brook, control of wild horses. 2 August 1875, Bunbury Connor & McKay ‘a bad lot’ trying to get 10,000 acres

of timber on East Side of Henty Grant.

20 December 1875, Bunbury Timber cutting on the Henty. 5 December 1876, Bunbury Loss of gun on road. October/December 1917, Dongara Geraldine block No. 5, advises HCP not to sell, urges

caution in dealing with Gallagher and (James) Kennedy. (2 letters)

Mitchell, Caroline 14 December 1874, Bunbury Commissions purchase of hat. 26 November 1876, Bunbury Fine hay crop at Prinsep Park. 7 August 1878, Bunbury Local news 29 May 1902, Bunbury Mr. (Moutray) Bunbury’s invitation to see the new

organ at Picton.

n.d. Bunbury Carlotta’s (Brockman) new home such a long way off. 30 January 1912, Northam Postcard - illustrated 1972A/114 Mitchell, James 7 October 1909, Department of Lands & Surveys. Retirement of Captain Wallace 22 February 1922, Premier’s Office. Leaves for UK to promote the South-West of WA. Mitchell, Kate 22 January 1929, Bunbury To Emily Prinsep - local and family news. ? Mitchell 16 December 1924, The Willows, Bunbury



To Mrs. Prinsep, death of Capel Brockman. Letter incomplete.

1972A/115 Molloy, Georgie, (1842-1874). Georgiana Molloy Junior)

n.d. Fairlawn To Josephine Bussell, note - grape jam making. n.d. circa 1866 -1867 Fairlawn. To Josephine Bussell, requesting her to drive Papa out

today. Papa was Colonel John Molloy.

Moffitt, J. G. 28 November 1905, Northampton Compliment on appearance of young native girl

delivering letter from HCP.

1972A/116 Moore, ? 17 June 1872, Fremantle Demands settlement of account at once or will be

placed with solicitor.

Moore, Jas. 3 September 1874, Bunbury McGibbon & Gillman owe L100, thought to be a

‘regular swindle got up between them’.

Moore, Mary or May n.d. Perth To Mrs. Sutherland, nee Bussell - bazaar for the

orphanage.

1972A/117 Moseley, F. A. 23 November 1904, Cottesloe Death of his brother Alfred. Moseley, Francis 31 January 1938, S.S. Otranto To Emily Prinsep - hopes to meet again on his return. Moseley, Lucy 1913/1914, Cottesloe Family and local news. (2 letters) 1972A/118 Muir, Thomas (1833-1926) 14 May 1920, Deeside, Manjamup, (sic) Receipt of journals, news of old friends. Myles, Gwynne 20 December 1922, Moora Dr. Myles and myself thinking of you both. 1972A/119 Nairn, C. J. 1919, Perth Lease of Victoria Loc’s. 21 and 38. Notation by HCP.

(4 letters)

National Bank of Australasia, Perth 1920/21 Remittances received. (2 letters)



Naylor, Joseph 21 February 1874, Bunbury Leaving the Colony, account to be settled. Nesbitt, Eleanor n.d. Petersfield, UK To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - ‘a magnificent

entertainment’. Notation by L B-S.

1972A/120 Neville, Richard 27 January 1901, Government House. Lord and Lady Tennyson regret not seeing you in

Adelaide.

Nicholson & Hensman 4 October 1909, Perth Estate of Alexander Forrest Noyes, Herbert L 12 October 1886, Perth Allotment of shares. Noyes, M. E. nee Bussell. I July 1914, M.M.S. Nagara. Describing voyage to Auckland. 1972A/121 O’Connell, Helene 17 July 1918, Busselton Note added by HCP - absent in distressing

circumstances.

Ogilvy, David April/May 1864, Hobart Payment of rent due for Adelphi. (2 letters) 1972A/122 Ommanney, Elizabeth Capel, nee Bussell n.d. Note ‘remember life is short’ To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). Childhood memories and family news. 23 October 1872, London To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). Memories

of 1832 voyage on the ‘Cygnet’.

28 July 1874, London To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). Death of Mrs. Wollaston, news of family overseas. 21 October 1881, Carlisle, UK Death of her sister Frances Sutherland. 6 October 1882, Blackheath, UK Estate of Frances Sutherland and her own Will. 15 December 1882, Blackheath, UK Learns of death of brother Alfred Bussell, memories of

brother Lennox.

31 May 1883, Blackheath



Estate of Frances Sutherland. Ommanney, Elizabeth Capel, junior 16 August 1876, London Celebrating her father’s birthday, family news. (Letter

incomplete)

29 November 1883, Blackheath, London Transfer of dividends to her mother. Ommanney, George 7 January 1876, West Indies To his parents, Henry and Elizabeth, nee (Bessie)

Bussell.

Ommanney, Emily 7 January 1876, Trinidad To ‘My dearest Mamma’ from Emily. 1972A/123 Onslow, A. C. 12 April 1901, London Describes voyage from Australia. 1 May 1902, Kensington, UK Memories of Rottnest. 22 September 1903, Kensington. Comments on UK politics. 13 January 1904, Kensington. Death of son of Louisa Bowden-Smith. UK politics. 8 June 1904, Kensington Introducing Captain Alfred Markham. 8 March 1905, Kensington Investigation into treatment of Aborigines. 5 March 1906, Isle of Wight Engagement of Virginia Prinsep. Onslow, Madeleine 30 January 1913, Derby, UK News of family, Prinsep grandchildren. Onslow, E. Macarthur 16 April 1906, Camden Park, Menagle News of family in UK and Australia. 1972A/124 Orchardists’ League (WA) 4 May 1920, Perth To Mrs. (Edward) Brockman - school fees. 1972A/125 Panton, James 1905, Melbourne Advocates cotton growing in WA, drawings added. Dr.

Roth’s report, Bishop Gibney - grant of 5,000,000 acres for the poor aborigines of the N. (3 letters)

1972A/126 Pearce, Gertrude 8 March, 1904, Rottnest Receipt of prints



Penn ?, James 21 September 1871, Bridgemore Farm. Requests removal of cow. Pentlow, F. W. 5 February 1870, Perth Request for promissory note Perth Grammar School December 1896/January 1897 Unwanted Xmas cake. HCP’s draft reply. (2 letters) Perth ?Roads? Board 20 May 1877 Permission granted for gates on Fremantle Road. 1972A/127 Peterkin, Katie Grant-, nee White n.d. To ‘My dear madam’ - family news. n.d. North Berwick, Scotland Louisa Bowden-Smith’s recovery to good health.

Includes watercolour: Craig Leith.

24 January 1891, Forres, UK Family news, hopes to meet Carlotta Prinsep. 23 February 1911, London News of Louisa B-S and daughter Vee, Annie Prinsep,

children and grandchildren.

3 November 1911, Forres, Scotland Family news and reminiscences. 6 December 1913, Forres, Scotland Family news and reminiscences. 1972A/128 Phillips, Geo. 5 December 1856, Perth To Emily Bussell - Hales and Flora (Molloy) expected

at Fairlawn.

Phillips, Laura 1904/1905, Culham Receipt of photographs. (2 letters) 1972A/129 Poole, George Temple 13 February 1905, Claremont Roth Report - Aboriginals. March - July 1911, Perth Satirical description of horse. Plans for Little Holland

House. (5 letters)

17 September 1914, Perth Message from Burrell in UK. 8 January 1929, Perth Excuse for belated Xmas wishes. 1972A/130 Powell & Co. 30 August 1898, Singapore



To C. Dunlop, Esq. Prinsep’s Estate. Powell Herbert A. 15 February 1906, R. M. S. “Orient”. Conveying two parcels from Mrs. G. F. Watts. Letter

and note.

17 March 1906, Sydney Introduction to Camden Park and Onslows. Price, Clara 12 August 1919, Balmain (Cannington) Soldiers returning from Europe. 1972A/131 Prinsep, James (1799-1840) 25 February 1834, Calcutta Copy To his mother with drawing of Charles’s ‘elegant

manor house’ at Adelphi. Portion of letter copied by HCP.

27 January/30 April 1835 Copy To his mother. Meeting of brothers in India and reports

of (marital) engagements. Portions of two letters copied by HCP.

1972A/132 Prinsep, William (1794-1874) 13 January 1870, Guildford, UK Timber and horse exports to India. Enclosure:

introduction to (General) Beadle.

22 March 1871, Guildford, UK To ‘My dear Thoby’ - Queries HCP’s management

skills.

16 December 1873, Guildford, UK Death of his wife. Urges HCP to sell up and find office

employment.

1972A/133 Prinsep, Henry Thoby (1792-1878) n.d. Freshwater, Isle of Wight To Annie Thackery - death of her sister. n.d. India Office Market Drayton and Singapore properties. n.d. Queries HCP’s account keeping and debts. 27 March 1867, India Office Sale of Singapore land to raise 50,000 dollars.

Additional letter from sister Maree (Mary).

29 October 1872. Little Holland House, UK Liability of Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep for HCP’s

problems.

26 December 1872, Little Holland House, UK. Proposes part sale of WA Estate to relieve debts. Mr.

Stone to act as adviser.

6 January 1873, India Office



Messrs Venn and Brockman ask for price for Prinsep Park. Sale to be processed through Mr. Stone.

12 October 1873, Bournemouth, UK. Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Earthy Australian

wines condemned at 1862 Exhibition.

10 December 1873, Bournemouth, UK. Judgement passed against HCP for £ 4000. 28 January 1874, Bournemouth, UK Debts must be cleared before HCP can leave colony

or seek Government employment.

3 September 1874, Freshwater, Isle of Wight HCP has obtained a permanent position in Surveyor

General’s office although financial difficulties not resolved.

1875, Isle of Wight To Mr. (Frederick) Barlee. Refer to 1972A/7, letter

dated 28 September 1875.

26 June 1877, Freshwater, Isle of Wight Andrew Hichens provides assistance in managing

HCP’s problems.

1972A/134 Prinsep,Charles Robert (1790 -1864) Estate of 25 August 1898, Singapore Copy Donaldson & Burkinshaw to C. Dunlop Esq. 2 September 1898, Singapore Copy C. Dunlop to Messrs. C & S Harrison 1 October 1898, Singapore C. Dunlop to HCP 4 April 1901, Singapore C. Dunlop to HCP 22 April 1904, Singapore C. Dunlop to Messrs. Donaldson & Burkinshaw April/May 1904, Singapore Typescript Donaldson & Burkinshaw to Messrs Stone & Burt. (2

letters)

1972A/135 Prinsep, Charles John (1841-1898) 20 August 1861, India To ‘Dear Father’ - travelling to new army posting. 4 January 1862, Camp Cawnpore, India To ‘Dear Father’ - in command of 70 men of the

“Bays’.

20 February 1862, Lucknow, India To ‘Dear Father’ - has celebrated 21st birthday. 15 July 1864, Meerut Learns of the death of his father. 18 August 1864, Meerut, India To’ My dear Uncle’ - death of his father, Charles

Robert and estate matters.



31 August 1864, Meerut. Uncle William’s attitude to Mrs. Snow who has

managed the Prinsep household and treated the four youngest children most kindly.

21 September 1864, Meerut. “My first endeavour’ ‘will be to repair the injuries

sustained by Mrs. Snow’. The Swan River ‘why should Mr. Mitchell buy the land?’

1866 ‘seriously thinking of getting married’ 14 December 1869, King G’s Sound. Suggests horse trade with India could be a lucrative

enterprise.

4 July 1872, Dover ‘if WA does not pay, why do not you make up your

mind to try a breeding establishment in Tasmania’

11 January 1874, Dover, UK. ‘You have certainly got into a nice mess’. Leaving for

Western Australia about 14 February.

20 January 1874, Dover, UK Management of Prinsep Estates in Western Australia 20 February 1874, India Office, Westminster. Remittance of balance of Bank of England notes. 26 March 1874, Dover Club Estate affairs not in good order. 8 September 1877, E.I.N.C. En route to England via Colombo. 14 May 1889, Launceston ‘I have got rid of the place’ (The Adelphi) 3 August 1890, Launceston Trust money 6 May 1896, Royal London Yacht Club Bunbury block settlement - wait until I arrive. n.d. Royal London Yacht Club ‘my little venture with Hassell’ n.d. News of Josephine in Melbourne. 1972A/136 Prinsep, Henry Charles (1844-1922)

Letters to Josephine

n.d. Perth Half page only - thefts of tools. n.d. Page 2 only - social activities, Burgess and Moseley. n.d. “Rob Roy” Returning to Busselton with Carlotta n.d.



With Uncle Spicer - he has been seeing the lions of Bunbury, its squares, harbours, shipping & public buildings.

n.d. Possibility of getting little Malay divers for pearl

fisheries. Note on reverse from Josephine. (Portion of letter only, damaged)

n.d. To Guildford to join Josephine n.d. Laments Capel’s (Brockman) actions - how might she

be appeased. Emily (Vines) has taken a wise step.

n.d. Weld Club. Ball at Guildford - Brockmans, Fergusons and Landors

attending.

9 October 1870, Loftie’s House. To Perth on horseback, visits Mrs. J.G. Bussell at

Bishops House where Mr. Carey’s behaviour is discussed.

12 October 1870, Harwood’s Hotel, Fremantle. Distressed by growing debts. Determined to resign

management of Prinsep Estates.

7 February 1871, Cattle Chosen. Arranging shipment of sleepers and horses. 4 January 1872, Cattle Chosen. Taking an unfair holiday - a dreadful loss to Josephine! 19 June 1872, Perth Suspension of Landor - prejudging a case. Social

activities -The Judge, Lefroys and Fergusons.

13 January 1875 Makes advantageous purchase of photographic

equipment at auction.

24 March 1875, The Vatican Josephine leaves for Busselton - drawing of

‘Georgette’ out to sea, social evening with Burts.

31 March 1875, The Vatican Social activities - Burts, Barlees and officers of the

“Sappho”.

4 April 1875, Perth The Barlees preparing to leave - what Perth will be

without them I can hardly imagine.

30 December 1875 Picnic at Point Walter, Mr. Waylen’s clearing - Cliftons,

Lefroys, Phillips. Drawing lessons for Mrs. Robinson at Government House.

20 January 1876



Grand wedding today - Charlotte Lochee and Ed. Shenton. K(enneth) Brown brought down from C. Bay chained to a policeman.

3 February 1876 To Baylup and the Moondyne Hills - camping with the

Hockings. Describes countryside.

16 February 1877, Perth Entertains Fred and Henry Brockman. Single verse

adaptation of Gray’s Elegy on their departure. Rumours of gold around Bunbury.

5 December 1878, Survey Office The Bishop - Lecture on Art , new Cathedral. 18 February 1880, Government House, Rottnest. Description of journey to Fremantle, boat trip and

arrival at Rottnest. Shooting and fishing. Drawing of The Stragglers - Fremantle.

9 May 1880, Perth Foundation stone of Perth railway station is to be laid

today by Lady Rob(inson)

20 October 1880, Toodjay. Two days spent nursing pony injured by rope coils.

Drawing of pony’s head.

February 1881, Fremantle. Josephine urged to ride on her return home to

Busselton ‘it will strengthen you’.

Enjoying much hospitality from James Roe, Price, Alec. F(orrest) and Burgeses. (2 letters)

April 1881, Perth Death of Mr. Hare at Albany - Loftie likely to get

Albany. Mention of several new government appointments. (Letter incomplete)

I now know that he (Mr. Fraser) considers me one of his right hand men. Changes following Mr. Hare’s death. (Letter incomplete)

July 1882, Perth Concern for Mary and Fred. Vines, the children of

Emily Vines who has suffered a mental breakdown, future management of Cattle Chosen.

Relief over crisis involving Emily Vines. Josephine urged not to become her sole carer. (2 letters)

14 August 1884 Fred. Vines to continue education in Perth. G. Layman

to take Cattle Chosen for a while? Death of Mr. Barlee. Drawing of Carlotta’s dress.

26 September 1884 Jim’s letters getting very “scrubby” now – I must

reprimand him.



5 October 1884, Perth On reverse: An Old Spoon’s Reflections (3 verses) 1972A/137 23 March 1888, The Studio, Perth Josephine with Maggie Dempster at Northam. 1 November 1888, The Studio, Perth ‘These beastly church diagrams’. Includes letter from

Emily to Virginia.

5 October 1894, Perth Josephine is in Melbourne with Carlotta. 11 September 1897, The Residency, Albany Preparing for voyage to Ceylon with daughter Emily. Social activities and court business. Postcard (1) 14 September 1897, “Parramatta” Meets fellow passengers, account of shipboard life.

Emily meets Arthur Hoskyn. Arrival at Galle, meets sister Louisa and husband William Bowden-Smith. Pencil drawing of harbour.

27 September 1897, Colombo Josephine advised of situation re Emily and Arthur

Hoskyn.

3 October 1897, Colombo Description of town and inhabitants. Newspaper

cutting enclosed.

9-10 October 1897, Colombo Account of two balls and introductions. 17 October 1897, Colombo Travels inland to Kandy and further to Hatton to visit friends of Louisa at Blair Athol. 24 October 1897, Bandarawella Hotel, Ceylon Train journey through precipitous mountain country. 29-30 October 1897, Queen’s Hotel, Kandy. Return to Kandy and then Colombo for remainder of

holiday.

10 August 1900, Dale River Postcard -HCP and Virginia en route to Eastern

States.

3 July 1901, The Studio, Perth Charlotte Taylor, nee Gresham in Perth re sale of

Candyup.

6 August 1901, Perth Note - hoping to be together again soon. 14 August 1901, Perth Moutray Bunbury purchases new organ, present one

perhaps going to the Vasse church.

5 December 1901, Sandilands Meeting and speech at the Institute. Letter damaged. 8 February 1907, Perth



Anticipating leave for visit to England. 11 February 1907, Perth Death and funeral of James Roe. Report - Dr.

Klaatsch.

12-17 February, 1910 Government House, Rottnest Lady Bedford - Women’s Work Exhibition. Sketching,

observing golf. Chains on aboriginals controversy. (3 letters)

27 February 1910, Vasse Hotel, Busselton Did either of us remember yesterday that it was our

42nd wedding day?

1972A/137A Business letters to various parties. 22 May 1867, Bunbury Copy To Kirkman - purchase of piano 10 March 1870, Bunbury Copy To Messrs. Gillanders Arbuthnott & Co. Calcutta. Shipment of horses. 29 April 1870, Belvidere To W. Pearce Clifton payment of £5 to Thos.

Crampton.

4 June 1870, Calcutta To Editor - Inquirer & Commercial News Newspaper cutting on Western Australia from

“Englishman”

14 October 1870. Fremantle Copy To Capt. Freebody “Dharwan” - insurance for cargo 16 October 1870, Fremantle Copy To ‘My dear Landells’ - shipment of sleepers and

horses, financial and insurance matters.

21 October 1870, Fremantle Copy To C J Ackland - risk of sleeper rejections. 25 January 1871, Prinsep Park Copy To Bickley & Co, Fremantle - shipment per ‘Kassa’. 1 March 1871, Bunbury Copy To Crosby & Co. - insurance for cargo. 1 March 1871, Bunbury Copy To Landells - shipment of sleepers and horses (2

letters)

2 November 1871, Bunbury Copy Difficulties with shipments of timber and horses. 19 August 1872, Belvidere Copy To E A Stone Esqr. - Sale of Prinsep Park and mineral

grants.

To National Bank of Australia – awaiting approval for sale of Prinsep Park from the UK.

Copy

To Habgood & Co. - sale of mineral land near Geraldine mines.

Copy



12 July 1873, Bunbury Copy To Messrs. Bainbridge & Byard - requests payment of

balance of remittance for transaction per ship “Bordeaux”.

23 July 1873, Belvidere Copy To Mr. Jas. Maguire - account enclosed. 12 August 1873, Belvidere Copy To W. R. Bunbury Esqre. - assignment of my claim on

Estate of Mr. Landells.

12 September 1900, Melbourne To ‘My dear Pechell - purchase of blankets (for

aborigines), comment on Melbourne

4 February 1916, Busselton To H. Woledge - access to The Chine. (See also

227A).

31 October 1916, Busselton Copy To Hugh Brockman - management of Reinscourt. 18 December 1917, Busselton Copy To R. S. Haynes - lease of Geraldine land for mining. 22 July 1920, Busselton To Paul B. Statham - occupation of ‘The Chine’ (see

also 1972A/180)

January 1881 Notes to Jim re appointment as P.S. to Mr. Douglas. Handwriting of HCP but signing as a cousin. Letters and cards of sympathy on death of Henry

Charles Prinsep.

1972A/137B 21 letters 1972A/137C 52 letters 1972A/137D 16 cards 1972A/138 To daughter Carlotta n.d. New steamer - Fremantle to Perth. Signed with self

portrait. Mention of Amy and Margaret Brockman and Hales (2 letters)

To daughter Emily 12 August 1888, Perth Elinor ? to have the native children at Pigeon Grove.

Drawing of ‘Beauty & the Beast’.

20 September 1890 Theatre activities. To daughter Virginia 20 September 1890, Perth Proclamation day festivities. Note to ‘Dear Sirs’ 6 October 1909, Perth Canning District locations - offer to purchase.



1972A/139/A Prinsep, James Charles (1855-1937) 8 October 1864, Leigh House Family news. Written for James by a Governess. n.d. (pre 1866). Birthday greetings. n.d. (1866) Family are debating his future - to be a millionaire!

(letter incomplete)

January 1866 HCP has left for Western Australia. (2) 12 December 1876, Ceylon Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Charles John

inclined to sell up in Tasmania and take up coffee planting.

30 May 1878, Colombo Death and funeral of Henry Thoby Prinsep. Circa 1880, Colombo Employed on plantation. Letter added by Louisa B-S -

expecting family members to join them.

16 January 1881, Ceylon Seeking employment in government service. 28 January 1881, Ceylon First letter to his sister-in-law Josephine. n.d. Signor (G. F. Watts) to paint a full length of the Prince

of W. Death of Minnie Stephens, nee Thackeray.

1 September 1884, London Fred. Hare and Miss (Margaret) Brockman. ‘I invaded

her Majesty’s domains’, Windsor Park.

March 1886, London/Chislehurst Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep - Charles John

procrastinating. List of contents of box despatched per “Otago” (2 letters, one incomplete)

24 April 1889, London The Jarrahdale and Rockingham Timber Co. Concern

for brother Charles John’s welfare.

27 January 1897, London Receipt of gold nugget for Charlie Bowden-Smith,

family news.

1972A/139B 5 July 1901 Meeting Onslows. Death of Alex Forrest. (Letter

incomplete)

August/September 1902, London Typescript Melbourne and Tasmania Estates. Protecting family

name in the case of Herbert Dray. Purchase of

annuity for Mrs. Dray, mother of Herbert. (2 letters) March/November 1903, London



Annuity for Herbert Dray, born c.1868, son of Charles John Prinsep. (2 letters)

June/ December 1905, London Funds paid into court for the Prinsep Estate,

Singapore. (2 letters)

n.d. London Withdrawal of caveat. 25 January 1906, London South African prospects improving. Circa 1907/08, London Notes to Josephine (3) 14 June 1909, London Death of Augusta Becher, daughter of Uncle Augustus

Prinsep.(1803-1830)

April - December 1910, London Drawing of part of coast of Isle of Wight. Estate

matters in Singapore. Louisa Bowden-Smith given no more than a year to live. (She lived on until 1922)

‘I am a Director of the Company now’. Louisa’s health begins to improve. She expects many years of happiness, if not complete health. School success of daughters. (8 letters including one to Louisa)

January - August, 1911, London Accounts of Louisa’s health. Sailing season

commences, Cowes week. (6 letters)

30 July 1912, Isle of Wight 19th wedding anniversary. News of sisters Louisa and

Annie.

1972A/139C March/June 1914, South Africa, London 60 hour train journey from Cape Town to Bulawayo.

Gold and diamond mines. Singapore Estates (3 letters)

1915, London, Bath, Yarmouth. Mention of manuscript of Henry Thoby Prinsep, his life

in India. Family history notes and family trees. Daughter May’s engagement and marriage to Capt. Valentine Inglefield. Death of Mrs. Dray, the mother of Charles John’s children, temporary allowance for son Herbert. Settling estate of Mrs. Dray. List of eight male Prinseps and mention of daughters of female Prinseps. (16 letters and one end part only)

1972A/139D 1916, London Recalls refusal of children of Charles John to accept

help from the Prinsep family. Pierre Brockman’s business problems. (5 letters)

1917, London



Birth of granddaughter Verity Inglefield. Preparing first edition of family history. (5 letters)

1918, London Death of John Forrest. May (Hichens), nee Prinsep is

now married to Hallam Tennyson. End of the war in Europe, resulting social changes effecting young women. (6 letters)

1919, London, Yarmouth HCP is Mayor of Busselton. (3 letters) 26 October 1921, London Economic problems in UK - labour costs and

unemployment.

31 March 1922, Old Jewry, London Sir James Mitchell in London. First draft of ‘De

Principe’ in preparation.

1972A/140 Letters to English family members. n.d. To ‘Dear old Nat’- offer of escort. (Nat is sister Annie) n.d. London To ‘Dear old thing’ Improvement in health of sister Louisa B-S. January 1873, Germany To his sister Annie - studying German. 23 June 1874, Munich To his sister Louisa - in hospital with typhus. 1874 To ‘Aunt Sara’ - recovering from typhus,

acknowledgement of great kindness of Frederick Volck.

To ‘Dear Mr. Volck’- from Annie Prinsep. Grateful thanks for all his kindness to her brother. Both letters copied in handwriting of HCP.

11 August 1904, Isle of Wight To ‘Dear old thing’ - note re sailing 30 August 1914, London To ‘Dear old Nat’ - thanks for welcome on return from

South Africa.

7 July 1915, London To ‘Dear old thing’ (probably Louisa B-S). Wedding of

daughter May.

24 March 1917, London To ‘Dear old thing’. Birth of daughter Verity to May and

Valentine Inglefield.

19 September 1928, Isle of Wight To ‘Dear old thing’ (probably sister Annie) Health of

sister May (Tennyson)

Prinsep, Cicely nee Molesworth



n.d. London Excuse for Jim not writing, news of her three

daughters

Prinsep, May (daughter of James) 25 December 1913, London To her aunt Annie Prinsep - Thank you letter. Prinsep, Mary (daughter of James) n.d. London To her aunt Annie Prinsep - Thank you letter. Prinsep, Annie Mary (1848-1932) 1972A/141 n.d. Petersfield Enclosing colour drawing of Little Holland House,

London. Mary Watts has sent her work ‘Signor’s Life’ to the printers. (8 letters, letter of March 3rd. is preceded by message from her sister May, two are end page only portions.)

1972A/142 n.d. Burford House, Ryde, Isle of Wight. Family news. ‘Jim is on the way to being an African

Millionaire !! apparently’. (21 letters and notes, one incomplete)

1972A/142A n.d. Isle of Wight/London Marriage of ‘Signor’ (G. F. Watts) to Mary Fraser

Tytler, birth of son to Val Prinsep. Tennyson family news. (13 letters)

1972A/143 n.d. Preparing for ball n.d. Wyton House At school - drawing and music lessons. (3 letters and

note)

August-December 1864 Social activities. (5 letters) January 1865, Little Holland House Theatre and Ball with brother Charles John. 1867, Preston HCP is in Western Australia and engaged to

Josephine Bussell. Thoughts on joining her brother but Jim is too young to do so yet.

17 December 1869, Isle of Wight Learns of birth of her first niece, Carlotta Prinsep.

Theatricals and Balls, Mr. (Alfred) Tennyson ‘I am rather a favourite of his’ is not a good dancer.

4 September 1872, Isle of Wight. Louisa Prinsep has married William Bowden-Smith.

First trip abroad - yachting with the Wilsons to Antwerp and other ports.

3 July 1873, Isle of Wight To ‘Dearest Dick’ (her sister Louisa) Description of



Cowes and the fleet on the occasion of the visit of the Shah. Social activities with Tennysons.

19 November 1873, The Rookery, Streatham. News of Tennysons and Thackerays. Visit to

Sandersons, learnt of Josephine’s mad proceedings (Letter incomplete)

17 February 1876 Visit from Frederick Barlee - delay in settling estate of

Charles Robert.

18 September 1878, Lincolnshire. Death of Uncle Thoby. Visits to friends and relatives -

tennis is replacing croquet now, tennis is far superior. Mention of children of Charles John.

1 December 1878, London William and Louisa Bowden-Smith leave for India.

‘Send me a husband with £20,000 a year’. Uncle Thoby’s and Val’s (Prinseps) diaries to be published.

4 December 1880, Forres, Scotland ‘I find a book here’ “The Journal of a voyage from

Calcutta to Van Diemans Land”, from original letters selected by Mr. A. Prinsep. Capt. Dunbar has kindly given me this copy. Description of the Adelphi, Tasmania. Charles John Prinsep’s success with horses.

1972A/143A 2 May 1882, London ‘the great Alfred (Tennyson) & I used to take long

walks in the morning in which I saw more of London in a few days than in many of driving’. ‘I went with Alfred to his play “The Cup” acted by Irving & Nellie Terry. Nellie (Ellen) Terry looks perfectly lovely & as young as ever.

January - March 1883, London Delay in settlement of estate of Charles Robert

Prinsep. Tasmania affairs require attention. Charles John urged to go out, rumours of gold and coal finds. (3 letters)

April - June 1883, London/Dover Charles anxious to get away to Tasmania – his life

here seems to me a wretched one under the circumstances. (3 letters)

4 May 1883, London To ‘Dearest Old Jimbo’ (her brother James) - Charles

has made up his mind (to go) to Tasmania. Aunt Sara is here with her attendant priest!

27July 1883, Sevenoaks, Kent. Awaiting James’s return from Western Australia,

Charles has had a good letter from Reiby in Tasmania.

November/December 1883



Difficulty for James in finding employment. Louisa and William Bowden-Smith returning from Ceylon. (3 letters)

January/February 1884, London James still without any fixed work. Charles quite

decided to go to Tasmania and wants to take the boy. (2 letters)

December 1887, Malta. Death of Aunt Sara, widow of Henry Thoby and

marriage of her son Henry. (Letter incomplete)

1972A/144 1899, London Message from Signor (Watts) ‘When you write to your

brother (Harry) tell him there are no days when I do not regret him not remaining in England amongst us’. Hallam Tennyson appointed Governor of South Australia. Hallam later married May, formerly Hichens, nee Prinsep.

n.d. UK End pages only of two letters - Signor’s (G.F. Watts)

new studio, all trace of Little Holland house gone, news of the White family

1972A/145 August 1903 Note re Amy Wilkins, daughter of William Prinsep. February 1904 Promotion for William B-S. July 1904, Westgate on Sea Death and funeral of Signor. (G.F. Watts) 29 October 1905, Petersfield Family news, Vee (Vie) has an occupation! 1906 Prinseps preparing for voyage to England. 23 March 1906 Isle of Wight Engagement of Virginia Prinsep to Thomas Reynolds. Circa 1907, Isle of Wight Henry and Josephine Prinsep are in England. (2

letters)

6 August 1908 Family news, Prinsep’s returning to Western Australia. 4 March 1909, Isle of Wight Little Holland House, Busselton is beginning to rise. August 1910, Petersfield/Isle of Wight William’s (Bowden-Smith) good conduct to his mother

Louisa in her ill-health. Of daughter Vee (B-S) ‘Oh! If only some man would marry her’. (2 letters, one incomplete)

1972A/146 4 May 1911, Isle of Wight. Louisa B-S unable to write.



27 February 1912 Death of Emily Vines, nee Bussell, sister of Josephine

Prinsep.

31 October 1913, Isle of Wight Wedding of William Bowden-Smith to Margaret

Sandham.

1914, Ryde, Isle of Wight Family news, ‘the authorities seem to think that the

end of this awful war is not far off’. (9 letters)

1915, London/Ryde Wedding of May Prinsep to Valentine Inglefield. (3

letters)

30 May 1917, Ryde Return home of Bill Bowden-Smith after ‘terrible war

experience’

8 November 1918, Petersfield Anticipating end of the war. 1919 Vineyards, Bath Post war problems in UK, strikes and food shortages.

(3 letters)

3 March 1922, Petersfield Postcard - illustrated, The Hogs Back, Compton. 31 July 1928, Isle of Wight Postcard. 1972A/147 n.d. Portions of 2 letters to ‘Dearest Auntie’. n.d. 2 middle pages only - Jim has found employment. n.d. To ‘Darling Dick’ (Louisa’s nickname) - on way to

Ceylon. Social activities and family news. (4 letters, 1 incomplete)

n.d. To ‘My dearest Auntie - thank you letter ’We look quite

like princesses’.

n.d. Dover To ‘Dearest Jimbo’ (brother James) - Delay in

settlement of estate of Charles Robert Prinsep, sale of Tasmania property.

n.d. Isle of Wight To ‘Dear little Signor’ (Watts) - concern for his health. n.d. To her aunt Sara Prinsep, nee Pattle. Charles John

has left for India.

30 December 1873 To ‘My darling Dick’ - resignation of Uncle Thoby from

India Office. Letter incomplete.



To Annie Prinsep from unidentified writers. 1972A/148 9 April 1883, The Elms, Isle of Wight The Queen and J(ohn) B(rown), unsigned 21 May 1912, Herne Bay, UK From cousin Charlie - reminiscences of early years. 1972A/149 n.d. Aberdeen From E.M.W. - death and funeral of Charlie ? White. n.d. From M.B. - account of oriental theatrical performance. 1972A/150 n.d. Herne Bay, UK From Edith ? - death and funeral of unidentified male. 28 January 1917, Clevedon, Somerset. From Edith ? - mention of Annie Macan - note added

to HCP by Annie.

11 April 1919, Grange Hall From Edith ? - death of author Annie Thackery,

daughter of William Makepeace Thackery.

1972A/151 28 January 1914, British Guiana From Alan ?, cousin - includes Mark Twain quote. 1972A/152 Cancelled 1972A/153 Prinsep, Louisa Sophia (1850-1922) c. 1864, Weston House, Albury Family news and excursions. (7 letters) 1864/1865, Wyton House, Laurie Park. Learning French with Monsieur Auguste Mandrou. Settling down to lessons again. (4 letters) 6 December 1865, Willsbridge HCP leaving for Western Australian in January 1866. n.d. pre 1866, Thornton Villa, Clifton Requests her brother to provide drawings for bazaar.

(3 letters)

n.d pre 1866, Willsbridge Family news. At school, the German governess

expected every day.

n.d. pre 1866, Berkeley Sq. London Hopes to go to Miss Hutchington’s school in Paris after

leaving Willsbridge.

January 1866, London HCP has left for Western Australia. Social activities,

balls, pantomimes and concerts. Letter added by James Prinsep. (2 letters)

n.d. Freshwater, Isle of Wight To Aunt Sara - requesting help with clothes. Circa 1868, St. John’s, Preston Thoughts of joining you not practical at this time.

Welcomes Josephine as a sister. (2 letters)

Circa 1869, Freshwater, Isle of Wight



Wedding - Ewen Cameron. Charles John Prinsep leaves for India. Fashion advice for Josephine with drawings.

7 March 1872, Freshwater, Isle of Wight Introduction and engagement to William Bowden-

Smith.

1972A/154 Prinsep, Mary (May) Emily, (1853-1931) 25 January 1866, Little Holland House, Kensington. Social activities, Bows and arrows in the garden. n.d., Worthing, Sussex To her Aunt Sara - Thank you letter for fashion advice.

When is Charles, her brother, going out to Tasmania? (2 letters)

1972A/155 Prinsep, Charlotte Josephine (1849-1929) n.d. Cattle Chosen, Sandilands, Perth, Ongarup.

Family news. (4 letters including one to daughter Emily at Henley Park)

1972A/156 n.d. Letters and notes with circular from Central High

School for Girls dated 1 December 1899, on reverse. (6)

1972A/157 March 1869, Prinsep Park Problems with farm employees and loss of stock. (2

letters)

9 October 1870, Prinsep Park To Annie Prinsep - Thank you for gifts. 29 September 1871, Sandilands Business with Julius (Brockman) 1872, Belvidere Farm activities, Tommy such a funny native. (3 letters) 1873, Belvidere/Prinsep Park Our present troubles, four line verse. (2 letters) December 1875, Cattle Chosen Death of Henry Mortlock Ommanney, husband of

Bessie, nee Bussell. Our first Christmas apart since we were married. Mrs. Bussell and daughter Caroline are preparing for their departure for England. (4 letters)

January 1876, Cattle Chosen Visitors calling to farewell the travellers, Mrs. Bussell

distressed at leaving. Collection of colonial correspondence, reference to Mrs. (Georgiana) Molloy. Engagement of John Forrest and Margaret Hammersley. Kenneth Brown murder case. Hopeful accounts of our pecuniary affairs, Edward & Capel’s abominable letters to Emily (Vines). Daughter Emily’s first birthday. (5 letters)



6 February 1876, Fremantle To Fremantle on the “Georgette” 4 February 1877, Buckland Visiting Dempsters with Carlotta. March 1880, Sandilands. ‘I shall be glad to see Mama and Caroline at Cattle

Chosen again’. List and instructions enclosed. Reference to her time in the asylum and great kindness of Joseph Cookworthy. (2 letters)

13 March 1880, Sandilands To daughter Carlotta who is with the Dempsters at

Buckland.

Circa 1880, Sandilands ‘if you get one of those washing machines that Bishop

Salvado recommended I won’t use it - I hate all these new fangled notions’. (2 letters, each including an addition by Carlotta to her father)

1972A/158 13 November 1900, The Leeuwin Visiting Margaret (nee Brockman) and Percy Willmott,

Sam Isaacs and Jenny, Capt. Fowler and Major Kelly.

March 1901, Reinscourt Account of Bunbury family at Picton, Purchasing piano

from the Onslows. (2 letters)

April 1901, Reinscourt Accommodation for Nutty and family. Mr. (Walter) Gale

receives appointment under Federal Government. (2 letters)

May 1901, Reinscourt Birth of first granddaughter, Caroline Brockman. Perth

Exhibition. (3 letters)

3 June 1901, Reinscourt Third son, James, born to Mary Bunbury at Cattle

Chosen.

1 July 1901, The Hospital, Bunbury To daughter Emily - anxious to be allowed to go home. 24 November 1902, Sandilands Disappointed at Mr. Craven’s sermon on Sunday. 28 November 1903, The Studio, Perth Social activities - Miss Moore, Mrs. Maitland 7 October 1904, Reinscourt Photograph of ‘Culham’ and Mr. & Mrs. Phillips. n.d. Train journey and travelling companions. (2 letters) 1907, Sandilands/Reinscourt Mr. Cammilleri’s suggestion for planned trip to

England, (3 letters)

1 March 1910, “Grace Mere”



Our work is done, tenants are in, kindness of Mr. Poole and George Tichborn who worked so hard.

13 December 1911, Little Holland House May Gibbs has to give up her work through ill-health. 1912, Little Holland House/Perth Meeting Moseleys, Fairbairns, Mr. Pechell, Miss Best

and the Burgesses. (2 letters)

1913, Little Holland House ‘I hope you are making yourself useful and ornamental

- have you a clean collar for Sunday?’

6 September 1914, Perth Young soldiers joining train at every station. July 1916, Little Holland House Farm activities, Miss Thackeray’s (photo) album, war

news very cheering (4 letters)

22 August 1917, Little Holland House Mr. Henn is proposed as Bishop. March/June 1919, The Willows, /Perth Visiting Mitchells and Burts. Influenza outbreak in

Perth, permits to leave required. (4 letters)

n.d. Election interest - George Leake, Mr. Hackett.

(Incomplete)

1972A/158A 1900 -1906 Postcards to HCP (11) 1972A/159 Prinsep, Carlotta Louisa. (1869-1960) 1874 -1880 Various locations Childhood and early letters, one note to her sister

Emily, pencil and pen drawing. One letter incomplete. (13 letters)

n.d. England Private letter, not happy, feeling very dull. 1897/1899 Postcards (2) 1972A/160 January 1884, Moondah, Gingin Describes journey from Guildford 25 January 1893, Cattle Chosen Concern for her Aunt Emily Vines 11 December 1897 Note explaining absence. 30 January 1898, Reinscourt Advises of mutual affection between herself and Pierre

Brockman.

September/October 1899, en route to Geraldton by train.

Describes journey, countryside and wildflowers. Death



of Mrs. John Garrett Bussell in Paris, hopes for early return of Aunt Caroline and cousin Flora. (2 letters)

1972A/161 Prinsep, Emily Frances (1874-1960) n.d. Note to ‘My dearest Papa’ with addition by Josephine n.d. Cattle Chosen/Fairlawn/Sandilands Emily chides her father for writing such a short letter.

Picnics, horse riding, learning drawing and French. (6 letters, including one to Carlotta)

1888, Reinscourt/Sandilands/Cattle Chosen Expecting Uncle Charlie, brother of HCP. Learns from

Aunt Frances (Cookworthy) of early events at the Vasse. (3 letters)

9 February 1890, Cattle Chosen Returns home from the Warren, visits Fairlawn and

Reinscourt.

September to November, 1897, Albany and Ceylon Emily and her father are travelling to Ceylon. These 7

letters describe the voyage and the events of their time there vividly and in great detail. One letter is to Mrs. Drummond, one to her sister Virginia.

February 1898, Sandilands Illness and death of Charles John Prinsep. Carlotta

foolish to stay at Reinscourt. (2 letters)

5 September 1901, Geraldton HCP and Josephine leaving for Carnarvon. 28 February 1902, The Willows, Bunbury Visiting Mitchells. (William Bedford and Caroline) 11 March 1903, Reinscourt, Vasse Birth of Frank Brockman, second child of Pierre and

Carlotta.

February/March1904, The Warren, The Peninsula Visiting Brockman and Walter families. When I get

home I will tell you lots of things I would not care to write about. (3 letters)

February 1905, Rottnest Government House party. 4 July 1906, The Old Studio, Perth Events detailed in diary fashion. 25 November 1906, Reinscourt Eventful bicycle ride to the caves with Percy (Willmott) 8 February 1907, The Old Studio, Perth Social activities - Lathom, Hillman and Parker. 6 June 1908, London In UK with HCP and Josephine. 8 May 1910, Little Holland Stables, Cattle Chosen



Death of Edward VII, what will happen in England now he is gone?

October/November 1910, Cottesloe/Perth Wedding of Maisrie Drummond. Visiting Ramsay’s, (2

letters)

2 February 1914, Melbourne Travelling with Aunt Frances Cookworthy and Flora

Brockman.

October/December 1915 Visiting Dempsters at Springfield, Northam. In Perth (Letter and illustrated letter card) 1916, Perth. Visiting Whitfields, social activities. (2 letters, one

illustrated letter card)

24 July 1918, Little Holland House Demolition work on kitchen stove, much entertainment. 11 December 1918, Bunbury At ‘The Willows’ with Mitchells. June 1919, Grosvenor Hotel, Perth Visits Miss (Amy) Best and Fairbairns. Influenza

epidemic. (2 letters)

11 November 1928, Bunbury At ‘The Willows’ with Mitchells. 1972A/162 n.d. Fifty mile bicycle ride. Page 3 only n.d. Perth Visiting Burts in Cottesloe, social activities. (4

illustrated lettercards)

n.d. Perth (The Old Studio) and Adelaide Terrace (Burts)

‘Which is the greatest duffer I or you.’ Managing the fouls(sic) ducks (foolish people) and garden (4 letters)

n.d. Little Holland House, Busselton ‘love to Mr. & Mrs Burt and tell them I hope you have

been good’

n.d. Parkerville Travelling with HCP. Letter on reverse from HCP to

Josephine describing journey through the ranges.

n.d. The Pindan Travelling with Aunt J and Flora (Brockman) n.d. (3) 1888 (1), 1901 (1),1904 (1) Postcards (6) 1972A/163 Prinsep, Virginia Mary (1880-1958) n.d. Cattle Chosen/The Warren/Sandilands To ‘My dear Papa and ‘Car’ (4 letters) 1888, Sandilands/Reinscourt/The Warren To My dear Mamma, Car and Uncle Charlie. (3 letters)



n.d. Mayenup Note to her sister Car(lotta) n.d. Cottesloe Miss (Amy) Best disappears to finish a “cigar”.

Incomplete letter, page 2 only.

30 October 1899, Cottesloe Visits and social activities. 27 September 1901, Perth Postcard 23 April 1902, Cattle Chosen Visits to Picton (Mary Bunbury) and Bunbury

(Mitchells)

January - March, May 1905, Reinscourt/Quongup Family news and activities (4 letters) 15 February 1907, The Studio, Perth Arrangements for her forthcoming marriage to Tom

Reynolds.

1972A/164 Prinsep ? n.d. To meet at Little Holland House, London. Prinsep, Phyllis 3 March 1901, London To Mrs. Louisa Bowden-Smith - family illness. Rankin, Morrison & Co. 1913 -1915, Perth Legacy under the Will of George Julius Brockman,

subscription towards the erection of tombstone and railing. (6 letters)

Railway United Cricket Club 17 October 1913, Busselton HCP accepts Vice Presidency 1972A/165 Reynolds, Joseph Gardiner (1814-1912) 5 January 1871, Wonnerup To HCP re pasturing of cattle. Reynolds, Virginia Mary, nee Prinsep (1880-1958) n.d. Incomplete letter, end page only April - May 1907, Lockeville.

Establishing new home at Membenup. (3 letters)

January 1908, The Island, Lockeville Birth of her son Charles, farm and local news, social

activities. (4 letters)

February/March 1908, The Island, Lockeville Prinseps are in England, local and family news (4

letters)

April/May 1908, Membenup/The Island



Christening of baby Charles, local news and (marital) engagements. (4 letters, one end page only)

June/July 1908, The Island, Lockeville Building of Beachgrove, Capel Brockman’s new home.

(4 letters)

9 December 1908, The Island, Lockeville Family news and farm activities. 14 December 1911, The Island, Wonnerup Birthday party for four year old Charles. 20 March 1914, The Island, Wonnerup To Miss (Amy) Best - disappointed to have missed you 28 August 1914, The Island, Wonnerup Rebuke for sister Carlotta 3 March 1915, The Island, Wonnerup Miss (Amy) Best to visit. 15 January 1916, The Island, Wonnerup Illness of son Henry. May/July 1917, The Island, Wonnerup Henry passes his exams. (2 letters) September 1918, The Island, Wonnerup Veterinary advice for Belinda, a favourite cow. (4

letters)

November/December 1919, The Island, Wonnerup Thank you letter and family news. (2 letters, one to her

son)

18 December 1946, Dandalup To her sister Emily - with daughter Edith and

grandchildren, visit to lead mines at Geraldton.

1 December 1947, Kojonup To her sister Emily - with daughter Virginia, further

building at Little Holland House.

Reynolds, Edith (B. 1914) 8 December 1935, West Perth To Auntie Mim (Emily Prinsep) - thank you letter. Reynolds, Charles Prinsep (1912-1980) 22 December 1934 Greeting card 9 December 1935, Harvey To ‘Dear Aunty Mim’ (Emily Prinsep) - ‘I intend to

become a husband about the beginning of March’.

Reynolds, Virginia jnr. (1918-1981) 8 December 1935, West Perth Note to ‘Dear Aunt Mim’. 1972A/166 Richard S. Haynes & Co. 8 January 1918, Perth Matter of Gallagher and HCP



1972A/167 Richardson-Bunbury, Amelia Georgiana, nee Molloy (1838-1910)

26 October 1878, Beachlands Acknowledging receipt of clothing material, picnic at

the Capel.

16 February 1916, Paris Postcard Richardson-Bunbury, Emily (D. 1903) October 1876, c/o Sir John Richardson-Bunbury, Bath. Travelling in Europe, describes scenery. Richardson-Bunbury, Emilie (1874-1969) 3 December 1921, The Warren To Isabel Brockman at Beachgrove. 1972A/168 Richardson-Bunbury, Diana (D. 1898) 1873 - 1875, Picton Requests and reminders for settlement of Bills. (13

letters and note)

1972A/169 Richardson-Bunbury, Isabella (1862-1937) March/April 1906, Busselton Share transaction - Mr. Willmott. (2 letters) Richardson-Bunbury, Alice (1875-1963) 21 June 1901, Melbourne With her sister Georgiana and brother-in-law Walter

Gale.

Richardson-Bunbury, Moutray (1865-1917) 1 December 1901, Picton Death of his four year old son Frederick. Richardson-Bunbury, Mary, nee Vines (1865-1949) 1901 Picton Sickness and death of her son Frederick. 11 July 1901, Picton Third son born ‘we have called him James after his

great-grandfather Sir James Bunbury’.

27 November 1901, Bunbury Postcard. 1902, Picton Family news - husband Moutray and children Dick and

Jim. (3 letters)

4 May 1904, Marybrook With her children at her Uncle Archie Bunbury’s home.

Plans for her own home.

5 February 1906, Picton Note to Uncle Harry (Prinsep) n.d., Dudinalup, Blackwood. To Frances Cookworthy - at property of brother-in-law

Mervyn Bunbury. Letter from Frances on reverse.

14 September 1907, Sandilands



To her mother, Emily Vines and Aunt Frances - son Jim in Perth, needs new clothes.

December 1913, Bay of Naples/R. M. S. Otranto. En route to England with children James and

Kathleen. Describes various excursions. (2 letters)

n.d. Cedarcote, Petersfield Visiting Louisa Bowden-Smith with daughter Kathleen. n.d. Co. Dublin To Aunt Frances (Cookworthy) -visiting her aunt

Dorothy O’Farrell, nee Richardson-Bunbury.

n.d. Eyreville, Bruton, Somerset Family news and social activities. (2 letters) 10 August 1915, Dunster, Somerset. School reports of sons Dick and Jim. 29 May 1917, Bath To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - Death of her

husband Moutray on troopship bound for Europe.

24 May 1919, Coombe Farm From ‘Beatrice’ ? to Mrs. (Mary) Bunbury - 4 June 1919, Lyndhurst, Hampshire Son Dick with army in Italy, due home on leave soon. 26 April 1927, Seaford, Sussex Postcard. 5 December 1935, Seaford, Sussex To Emily (Prinsep) - family news. n.d. Seaford, Sussex To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. - son Jim in

London for interview.

n.d. Bath, UK To Mrs. (Mary) Bunbury from unknown. Note added by

Mary.

Richardson-Bunbury, James (Jim) (1901-1970) 5 November 1906, Sandilands. Guy Fawks (sic) burnt at Carlo’s (written for Jim in

unknown handwriting).

Richardson-Bunbury, Kathleen (1903-1996) n.d. Dunster, UK Holidaying with Sanderson cousins. n.d. Bath Describes performance of ‘Peter Pan’ 1972A/170 Ritchie, Emily 1914 -1918,. Chelsea, London To ‘Dearest Lou’ (Louisa Bowden-Smith) - death and

burial place of Mrs. (Julia) Cameron. Annie’s account of her and Mrs. Tennyson.

1914 -1918, Chelsea, UK To ‘Dearest Lou’ - family members in war service.



5 October 1915, Birchington, UK. To ‘Dearest Annie’ (Prinsep) - family members in war

service.

Ritchie, Lady 10 December 1911, London Postcard - New Year greetings. 1972A/171 Robertson Bros. 25 March 1914, Perth Sale of “The Chine” not desired by HCP. Robinson, William 8 July 1881, Government House Permission granted for the burial of Mrs. Frances

Sutherland, nee Bussell, in the Vasse Churchyard.

Robinson, Olivia n.d. Government House Drawing lessons (2 letters) Roe, Georgie 1910, Perth Birth of child to Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. Rose, R. H. 1872, Parkfield To C. R. Prinsep - John Rogers, stone carting

contract.

1972A/172 Roth, Walter E. 15 July 1904, Lands Department, Brisbane Introducing Professor Klaatsch, well known German

anthropologist.

4 September 1904, Port Hedland Examining witnesses in North-West. Aboriginal Bill. March/April 1905, Department of Public Lands,

Brisbane.

Reaction to publication of his Report. Resigns from position with Queensland Government. (2 letters)

1972A/173 Royal Mint 26 October 1920 Requesting measures to be taken at The Studio to

prevent illegal access to the Mint.

Rumsey, Athelston 7 October 1909, UK Contemplating return to Western Australia. Ryan, Tom 1 August 1916, Geraldton Purchase of Victoria Location No. 21 - payment. 1972A/174 Salvation Army 19 June 1905, Perth General Booth’s visit. 6 November 1905, London



Colonel John Lawley - acknowledgement of hospitality. May - November 1911, Collie Settlement. Employment of Roderick Mellows. (7 letters) 1972A/175 Sanderson, Edith, nee Cookworthy 10 April 1872, Aspenden Rectory, UK To her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - 1 October 1873 Aspenden Rectory, UK To her sister Frances Cookworthy - n.d. Portsmouth, UK To her mother - division of Cookworthy china, news of

brother Spicer and his family. Note added by her mother.

Sanderson, Agneta, (Neta) 16 January 1929, The Old Farm House, Havant UK. Family news Sanderson, Helen, (Nellie) 3 August 1878, Aspenden Rectory, UK To her Grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - father is

now letting me read the Waverley Novels.

1913/1914, Bath, UK Death of father, Rev. Alfred Sanderson, family news.

(2 letters)

1972A/176 Sandilands, W. February 1914, Cottesloe Letting of cottage at The Chine. (2 letters) Sandover, William & Company 29 March 1913, Perth Pumping equipment for Little Holland House. (2) Sewell, H. C. & Co. Ltd 1924 Sale of The Chine for £400, renovations at The Studio,

Murchison locations 5, 9 & 10 (12 letters)

24 September 1928 Renovation at The Studio, maritime strike. March 1933 - August 1935 Management and maintenance of The Studio (7

letters)

Silver G. n.d. Isle of Wight To Annie Prinsep - future of boy, Martin ? 1972A/177 Smith, Gerald H. 8 January 1904, Derby, UK. Thank you for sending boomerang. Smith, Elsie Gerard n.d. Derby, UK UK politics - Chamberlain and Tariff Reform. Reading



“My Life” by Alfred Russell Wallace. Snowball, James 6 October 1876, Perth Tenders for building - Howick Street. (The Studio) (2) 1972A/178 Sharman, Catherine 23 August 1873, Bury Hill, Bunbury. Please pay balance you owe me. Shenton, Geo 4 March 1869, Perth Cattle purchase - Mr. Mackintosh. Sparrow, A Muriel n.d. Beverly Arranging to visit prior to leaving per “Egypt” Spencer, William 23 November 1871, Fremantle To HCP re payment by draft in lieu of gold. 1 April 1873, Bunbury Request for payment of £100. 1972A/179 Spicer, Peter. (D.1874) Brother of Charlotte Bussell). 7 March 1860, Sydney To Josephine Bussell - thank you letter. 4 January 1868, Singapore To Josephine Bussell - describes cruise in Malayan

waters, mentions death of ‘dear old’ Col. (John) Molloy.

1 April 1868, Singapore Congratulations on marriage to Josephine. 16 July 1872, Vasse Farm arrangement with Mr. Mitchell. November/December 1872, Belvidere Farm activities and produce. (2 letters) 25 January 1874, Singapore HCP’s financial problems, likely move to Perth. John

Brockman’s losses.

1972A/180 Statham, Paul B. July/August/November 1920 Permission to occupy cave at The Chine. (5 letters) 5 July 1924, Maritzburg, South Africa Tells of career on returning to South Africa. 1972A/181 Stone & Son 20 August 1873, Perth Executors in UK - mineral blocks. Stone & Burt May/June 1904 Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep (2 letters) 7 June 1910, Perth



Enclosing statement of account. June -October, 1915, Perth Estate of Charles John Prinsep. Ryan. Swan Locations

1125 & 1126. (6 letters)

September - December 1917, Perth Ryan, Kennedy - Murchison blocks. Notations by HCP.

(7 letters)

June - September 1918, Perth Tribute Agreement - Gallagher. Ryan & HCP.

Gallagher & Kennedy. Notations by HCP. (7 letters)

January - June, 1919, Perth Geraldine Mine. T. J Ryan. Notations by HCP (4

letters)

Stone, James & Pilkington July - September 1919, Perth Sale of property to Mr. T.J. Ryan / Mr. C. J. Nairn. (3

letters)

1920, Perth Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. (10 letters) 1921, Perth Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. (2 letters) Stone James & Co. 1922, Perth Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. Victoria Location

21. (3 letters)

February 1923, Perth Estate of H. C. Prinsep. (2 letters) 1972A/182 Strickland, Rose 31 December 1873, Perth To Mrs. (Frances) Sutherland nee Bussell - John and

Kate Taylor.

Sussex Orchestral Society 28 August 1911, Busselton Typescript Invitation to be Vice President. Sweeney, S. P. 1 October 1914, Fremantle Request to rent The Chine. Sutherland, Mrs. Frances (Aunt Fanny) nee

Bussell (1807-1881)

1972A/183 n.d. Sandilands/Cattle Chosen Visit of the young Princes to Albany, News of local

identities - Alfred Bussells, Bunburys, Ommanneys (UK). (14 letters and notes, one incomplete, with additions by Emily Vines and Mrs. J .G. Bussell)

1972A/184 28 April 1868, Sandilands This letter is wrongly dated 1868. The event

described took place in 1876.



Presentation by the Governor of awards to Grace Bussell and Sam Isaacs. (Georgette rescue) Also award to ?Anthone? for previous rescue at Augusta.

29 March 1870, Bishop’s House, Perth HCP and Josephine have left for India with cargo of

horses and railway sleepers. John Taylor also safely on board to the great relief of his mother Mary, nee Bussell. John Forrest conducting a party beyond Esperance to Eucla Bay. ‘Things are very serious between him and Miss (Margaret) Hammersley’.

26 April 1870, Perth Visiting Landors, Bruces and Fergusons after leaving

Bishop’s House, ‘more cheerful and enlivening households’. Louisa Bussell announces date of marriage to Johnny Brockman who is taken by surprise.

September - December1872, Leschenault/Cattle Chosen

News of Ommanney’s. Lessons for Mary and Fred Vines with Grandpapa’s (J. G. Bussell) jokes and rhymes. Death of Mr. (William Locke) Brockman, (5 letters)

1972A/185 1873, Cattle Chosen/Leschenault Wonnerup school problem. Mrs. (Robert) Brockman

and daughter-in-law, Frances, nee Bussell. (4 letters, including one to Mrs. Charlotte Bussell)

Loss of John Brockman’s boat with fatalities, Grace (Bussell) gets rather pretty but voice not good. Lady Bunbury very concerned at ability of HCP to meet interest payments on his loans from her. Wedding of Joseph and Frances Cookworthy, news of Ommanney family. (7 letters, one incomplete)

1972A/186 1874 Election - Mr. Carey, Mr. Gale. Native ‘Frying Pan is

so identified with our family’. Letter incomplete.

January - April 1874, Cattle Chosen ‘So your dear Judge is now Sir Archibald Paul Birt’

(sic). Edward Brockman deals with a bully. News from Candyup - Mary Taylor nee Bussell., Death of Georgiana Molloy junior. The Margaret (Wallcliffe) young ladies. (12 letters, including one to Emily Vines, some incomplete)

1972A/187 May - June 1874, Cattle Chosen Death of William Prinsep. Theatrical performance

by Mr. & Mrs. Case. Regular lessons for Mary and Fred Vines. (9 letters)

July - September 1874 Cattle Chosen/Sandilands



Death of Uncle (Peter) Spicer. Dear Papa (John Garrett Bussell) regularly attending meetings, roads, school and agricultural matters. Garden party at Sandilands - all the elite of the district. Recollection of Peter Spicer by former employee. (11 letters)

1972A/188 January/June 1875, Cattle Chosen Bussell family controversy over division of property.

(2 letters)

July - September 1875, Cattle Chosen Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell. (3 letters) October 1875, Cattle Chosen/Sandilands Mrs. Charlotte Bussell making plans to leave for

England with daughter Caroline. Forrest (expedition) Illustrations. HCP to succeed J. G. Bussell in the Synod. (4 letters, one incomplete)

November 1875, Cattle Chosen Alfred Bussell a great comfort - under his

affectionate influence we have all quite revived. (4 letters, 2 incomplete)

December 1875, Cattle Chosen News of Ommanneys in UK. (2 letters) 1972A/189 January - February 1876, Cattle Chosen Murder trial of Kenneth Brown. Mrs. Charlotte

Bussell and Caroline are at Candyup at the start of their voyage to England. (4 letters)

March 1876, Cattle Chosen Tension between Emily Vines and her sister Capel

Brockman, Emily talks to Mr. Gale (Fairlawn) of her difficulties in managing Cattle Chosen, she may give it up, perhaps placing it into his hands. Visit of Governor Robinson and entertainment at Fairlawn (4 letters)

April - May 1876, Sandilands Proposed relocation of some family members. (3

letters)

24 June 1876, CC Emily Vines takes over the education of her children

with beneficial results. News of Ommanneys in UK. Celebration of birthday of absent Caroline (Bussell)

13 August 1876, Cattle Chosen The Wheeler troupe performance delights the

children. (Letter incomplete)

24 October 1876, Cattle Chosen Visit to the Margaret by Frances (Cookworthy) and

Mary (Vines) - Mr. Harris eloquent on the industry and activity of the girls (Alfred Bussell’s daughters)

November 1876, Cattle Chosen



Implication for the ‘Southern Settlers’ on the loss of the “Georgette” (2 letters, one incomplete)

December 1876, Cattle Chosen Wreck of the ‘Georgette’. The Dempsters bravery in

rescuing passengers. Grace (Bussell) had ridden into the sea and saved some children. Accounts of Show day and associated Balls. (2 letters)

1972A/190 January - March 1877, Cattle Chosen Little Flora and Pierre (Brockman) charming, she is

the sweetest little rosebud. Death of Ellen Bussell at Wallcliffe. Alfred bearing up very well in his bereavement. (4 letters)

27 December 1877, Cattle Chosen Mr. (Guy) Thomson and Bessie Bussell engagement. 1972A/191 January - March 1878, Cattle Chosen Fred Vines aged 11 taking cattle to the Warren.

Account of the three Thomson (Brookhampton) children at Cattle Chosen. A bronze medal for Grace (Bussell). Robert Sutherland meets Bessie Ommanney, she is not fascinated. Wedding date arranged for Mr. Thomson and Bessie (Bussell), his daughters distressed at their own mother being replaced. Wedding invitation declined. Elections - Edward Brockman unsuccessful, his opponent a most regrettable choice. (6 letters, one incomplete)

April - June 1878, Cattle Chosen/Sandilands Dr. Edward Vines, brother-in-law of Emily visiting,

he has now pitched his tent with Aunt Mary (Taylor) for six months. Mr. Thomson has had another legacy of £5000. (5 letters). In 1899 Dr. Vines was accidentally killed by aborigines at Braeside Station. Their intended victim was Hodgson, a notorious persecutor of the natives.

July/September 1878, Busselton/Cattle Chosen Mrs. (Charlotte) Bussell, seems more than ever

unlikely to return to Western Australia. First visit to Laymans at Wonnerup since George Layman was a small boy, now a father of a grown up son. Tension in Thomson (Brookhampton) family between his daughters and his second wife Bessie (Bussell). Emily (Vines) takes two more little children to the Mission. Engagement of Bessie Brockman and Mr. (Alfred) Hillman. Mention of Landors and Burts. Planning for visit of Governor. (5 letters)

October - December 1878, Cattle Chosen



Emily (Vines) stressed after losing her chief native and her health again threatened by overwork. Domestic situation at Brookhampton (Thomsons) improving. Governor’s visit, he and Mr. Goldsworthy completely devoted to Edith and Grace Bussell. Account of Ball and dancing abilities of the girls. (7 letters including one to Capel Brockman in which her daughter Margaret is described as ‘grown a fine blooming girl and withal so unconscious of being a very attractive young lady’ As Margaret Willmott she lived to the great age of 104). Final letter incomplete.

1972A/192 January 1879, Cattle Chosen/Albany Voyage to Albany to visit her sister Mary Taylor. (2 letters) 13 July 1880, Cattle Chosen Death of Henry Mortlock Ommanney in UK. April/June 1881, Cattle Chosen Emma Thomson and Mr. (Frank) de Lisle. ‘I hope he

will prove worthy of her’. (2 letters)

1972A/192A n.d. Parts of letters - continuations and closures only. Caroline Bussell in Paris, sisters Amelia Bunbury

(nee Molloy) and Georgiana, Mrs. Alfred Hillman, nee Bessie Brockman, Mr. de Lisle and Mona Phillips, reminiscences of Belvidere, Margaret and Augusta Brockman, daughters of Flora nee Molloy, Elections, responsible government, Amy Landor, un- welcome guests for Mrs. John Locke - the most ill- bred girls, regretted departure from Western Australia of the Barlees and Hales.

1972A/193 Taylor, Mary Yates (nee Bussell) (1805-1887) n.d. To her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - Dr.

Edward Vines’ services sought for Albany. Family news and financial problems, Hammersley family,(3 letters)

n.d. Family news, Mr. Cooper and Edith Bussell,

Dempster family, William Bussell, son of Vernon, visiting from Adelaide prior to taking orders. (2 letters)

16 October 1872 News of son John in India April 1874 To her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - English

family news

August /September 1874



To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - Telegraph to Eucla a great indulgence for the state, son John in India, local and English family news. Muir family and their ‘model farm of the District’, mention of (W(illiam) Graham. (2 letters)

March/May 1875 Son Campbell and Mary Cooper - court case, (2

letters)

November/December 1875 Death of her brother, John Garrett Bussell. Further

court proceedings. (2 letters)

8 May 1876 Mrs. Charlotte Bussell and daughter Caroline

nearing the end of their voyage to England., ‘the idea of their remaining there’,’ I feel persuaded will be abandoned as not judicious’. Caroline had to wait 24 years, only returning after the death of her mother in 1899.

27 December 1877 Death of husband Patrick. 1972A/194 Taylor, Patrick (1807-1877) 3 January 1877, Candiup Purchase of books for Carlotta 10 August 1877, Albany Family news Taylor, Charlotte, nee Gresham. Widow of

Campbell

20 June 1888, Candyup Roads Board dispute - Albert Hassell. 1913, Chelsea, U.K. To Josephine Prinsep. Enquires of old friends and

former homes.

23 July 1927, Melbourne Publication of ‘Cattle Chosen’. Letters of Mrs.

(Georgiana) Molloy.

Taylor, Frances. daughter of Patrick and Mary 10 April 1872, Glen Candy, (later named Candyup) Visit of Mr. Anthony Trollope ‘I had the honour of

being taken into dinner by the famous author’.

15 October 1875, Glen Candy Death of John Garrett Bussell Taylor, Campbell. Son of Patrick and Mary 6 April 1876, Glen Candy Thefts by natives - no assistance given by

magistrate.

Taylor, John. Son of Patrick and Mary 17 April 1871, India



Describes his employment in Bengal. 16 May 1871, India Employed in Gov’t. Telegraph Department.

Comments on Mr. Darwin’s new book on the descent of man.

17 September 1872, Calcutta Plans return to Melbourne. 6 July 1873, Cranbourne Advised by his father not to return to Western

Australia.

Taylor, Kate. daughter of Patrick and Mary November 1875, Candyup To Emily (Vines) and Caroline (Bussell) - death of

John Garrett Bussell.

Taylor, Sissie 8 January 1904, Springfield, Northam. Receipt of photographs, family news 1972A/195 Teede, G. R. 1868 -1874, Bunbury Requests for payment of account. (9 letters, 2

accounts)

1972A/196 Tennyson, Hallam, Governor of South Australia 25 April 1901, Adelaide Death of Queen Victoria. 25 August 1915, Isle of Wight Dr. Roth - aborigines. Sir John Forrest - agricultural

settlement.

1972A/197 Terry, Marmaduke (1860-1932) May/June 1911, Bridgetown Query on resumption surveys, mention of Ommanney,

Gregory and Forrest. (2 letters)

Terry, Filumena, nee Bussell (1876-1944) 16 July 1922, Wallcliffe Death of HCP 1972A/198 Thackeray, A. January 1866, Bishop’s Waltham, U K Goodbye letter on HCP’s departure for Western

Australia.

1972A/199 Thomson, Alpin 29 July 1908, Somerset, UK Invitation to Prinseps. Thomson, Ellie n.d., Perth Ellie, daughter of James Guy Thomson by his second

marriage to Bessie Bussell - family news.

1972A/200 Thurston, E. Paget 26 November 1928, Bath, UK



Preparing manuscript of book intended to reconcile Science and Theology.

1072A/201 Tichbon, Mary A. 8 December 1874, Perth Mr. Clifton may take house when we leave. 28 January 1908, Perth To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep - birth of son

Charles Reynolds.

1 February 1929 Anxiety over health of Josephine Prinsep. 1972A/202 Titles, Office of (WA) 15 May 1914 Estate of Charlotte Bussell, Portion of Sussex Loc. 3. 1972A/203 Tomlin, Ernestine 10 September 1908, Perth Receipt of photographs Tomlinson, E. (1871-1947) 6 May 1915, Perth Purchase of land adjacent to ‘The Chine’ 1972A/204 Tompsett, Dick 28 June 1943, Victoria Reminiscences and enquiries of Busselton. 1972A/205 Treasury, Western Australia 13 May 1907 Approval of twelve months leave of absence. 25 May 1908 Payment of pension. 8 September 1910 Life certificate forms. 1972A/206 Turner, Selina n.d. Toodyay/The Warren Note and letter - asking favour of HCP. 1972A/207 Underwood, John & Son 19 August 1908, London Photographs of carved animals Upholstery & Cabinet Manufactory 1869, London

Purchase and payment for goods. List attached. (2 letters)

28 January 1870, London Despatch of goods per ‘Hastings’ 1972A/208 Vandyk’s, C. 1908, London Forwarding photographs of family (2 letters) 1972A/209 Venn, Harry. W. (1844-1908) 23 September 1872, At Sea



Account of overland journey - Geraldine mines to Roebourne with horses.

13 April 1873 Homily on the manners and nature of the human

animal. (20 pages)

Vickers, W. 7 March 1873, Vasse Reminder about sketch of ‘Glengarry’. 1972A/210 Vines, Emily Jane, nee Bussell (1841-1911) n.d. Farm and local news. (6 notes) n.d. Prinsep Park Visiting her sister Josephine. n.d. Farm and family news, visit of the Bishop. (4 letters) n.d. Cattle Chosen To Julius Brockman - invitation to Beachlands. 1874, The Warren To her mother, Mrs. J. G. Bussell - visiting her sister

Capel and her family. (4 letters)

September/October 1875, Cattle Chosen Illness and death of father, John Garrett Bussell. (Note

and 3 letters)

n.d. Thoughts of making her Will. Hopes that her mother

and sister Caroline will return to Western Australia.

n.d. Engagement of Mr. de Lisle and Emma Thomson. n.d. The Blackwood, Dudinalup To Frances (Cookworthy) and Flora (Brockman) - with

her children at Mervyn Bunbury’s property. ‘this is such a lovely spot’

1878 Children - Mary and Fred. (Letter and note) 1 January 1879 Travel plans for Aunt Fanny (Sutherland) April/June 1881, Vasse Concern for sister Josephine’s mental health. (Letter

and note)

26 November 1897 Daughter Mary (Bunbury) should not go to Menzies

with her husband for health reasons.

n.d. Cattle Chosen To her daughter Mary (Bunbury) at Picton. 1901, Cattle Chosen/Picton Birth of first grandchild to HCP. (Caroline Brockman)



Death of grandson, Frederick Bunbury at age four. (3 letters)

1972A/211 Vines, Charles Ellard (1839-1879) 25 July 1870, St. John’s College, Agra. HCP and Josephine are in India. 28 May 1873, Reading UK Receipt of photographs, family news. Vines, Mary Eliza, nee Eyre (1818-1908) November 1876, Reading UK To Mrs (Charlotte) Bussell -Thank you letters for

kindness to niece Edith (Eyre). (2 letters)

Vines, Frederick Castell (1840-1868) 31 January 1865, Bunbury To his sister-in-law Josephine Bussell - news of Emily

and local activities.

10 July 1868, Reading UK In England with family, looks forward to return but dies

on return voyage.

Vines, Mary Capel. daughter of F.C. and Emily 14 January 1875, Cattle Chosen Thank you for ‘delicious ode which I liked very much’ n.d. Cattle Chosen Butter and cheese making. Mention of Mitchell and

Lepper families.

29 August 1888, Cattle Chosen Birthday greetings, news from Paris. Vines, Frederick Bussell. (1867-1950) son of F.C.

and Emily

14 July 1889, Cattle Chosen Purchase of fruit trees. 1972A/212 Von Bibra July/August 1872, Perth Request for payment of account. (2 letters) 1972A/213 Wace, Jean 27 March 1902, The Residency Onslow too quiet lately, the races will make us lively. Wace, Richard 18 August 1901, Perth Photographic advice 14 June 1904, The Residency. Derby Information on natives and the Mission. 4 January 1905, Derby A Beriberi hospital 65 miles from nearest doctor and

three days journey to Broome? Results of Commissions.

1972A/214 Walcott, Pemberton n.d.



To Josephine Bussell - sending flower seeds. Walter, Emma 2 October 1905, Bridgetown Receipt of photographs - illustrated page. 1972A/215 Walter Hobden James April - October 1908 Management of The Studio’. (5 letters, one

statement)

1972A/216 Warburton 11 December 1872, Albany Concern at inducement to P & O to call at Fremantle

instead of Albany.

Warburton, Kitty 13 August 1928, Perth Reply to invitation 1972A/217 Watkins, Sara n.d. Opening of new Perth cathedral. Watts, Mary, nee Tytler August 1903, Little Holland House, UK To Annie Prinsep - Signor’s admiration of HCP. Weld Club March/May & June 1918 Photos and MSS for publication in the journal

“Magistrate”. (5 letters).

1972A/218 Western Australian Bank 16 August 1883 Transfer of shares to Mrs. E. C. Ommanney 1908 -1921 WA Bank shares, liquidation of Perth Gas Company,

deeds of blocks 1125 & 1126 Swan, overdraft. (15 letters)

1972A/219 Western Australian Museum & Art Gallery 20 May 1910 “Old Locomotive” transfer to Museum. HCP note on

reverse of envelope.

1972A/220 Western Australian Jarrah Saw Mills Ltd. September 1909, Kirrup Purchase of timber flooring (2 letters) 1972A/221 White, Henry W. 16 June 1868, Inverness, UK Financial losses, purchase of McAndrews Station.

Hopes for HCP’s prospects.

n.d. London To Henry Thoby Prinsep - Singapore and WA estates.

(4 letters, one incomplete)

White. Katie

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24 December 1868, UK New Year greetings - sending “The Times” to Harry by

every mail.

n.d. UK Family news - Annie and Louisa Prinsep. White, L 23 December 1864, UK Meeting with Mrs. Snow, carer of the younger Prinsep

children.

n.d. UK Family news - Annie, Mary and Louisa Prinsep. White, White, Montie 24 September 1872, West Indies To ‘My dear Mother’ - death and funeral of Willie

Brook. Includes copy of letter by Edward Powell. Both letters are copies.

Copy

n.d. Evesham, UK To ‘My dear Lou’ (Mrs. Bowden-Smith) - floods,

business and measles.

n.d. Southsea, UK To ‘My dear Annie’ (Prinsep).- family news, local and

from West Indies.

24 July 1914, Southsea. UK To ‘My dear Lou’ - son Bill B-S in his new command. 1914, UK To My dear Annie - preparing for war in Europe. 21 February 1919, Southsea. To My dear Annie - family and West Indies news. White, N 17 July 1870, Ceylon Sending box of tea - the coarse kind. Business matter

with Gillander.

1972A/222 Whitfield, M. G. 8 August 1888, Upper Irwin Brockmans at Reinscourt 17 January 1913, Perth Death of Caroline Bussell - Cattle Chosen bequeathed

to Fred Vines.

Whitfield, George 1871, 1874 -1876, Toodyay Property transactions - Turners, Armstrongs (3 letters) 1875 -1876 To Mr. Frank Armstrong - Conveyance -Town Lot D13.

Note added by HCP. (2 letters)

Wigglesworth, James 28 February 1906, Perth

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Bereavement card 1972A/223 Wilkins, Amy S. n.d. Bath, UK To Louisa B-S - politics in UK - L(loyd) G(eorge)

beginning his own downfall.

Circa 1909, Bath, UK To Louisa Bowden-Smith - family news - Annie Macan

and Ella Wilson.

18 August 1910. Oxford Introducing Alfred William Simmonds who is to settle in

WA, news of family in Canada.

26 October 1910, Bath, UK Family news - death of John Prinsep. 5 July 1911, Wokingham, UK Will of John Prinsep, his adopted daughter. 23 July 1911, Wokingham, UK Pecuniary help for Ella Wilson 12 November 1914, Bath, UK Christmas greetings. 1914 -1918. Bath, UK To Annie Prinsep - family wedding - these warring

royal cousins. (2 letters)

1972A/224 Wilkinson, Amy (daughter of Bishop Hale by his first marriage)

1 December 1901, Leamington, UK. To Capel Brockman - family news - children of Bishop

Hale by his second marriage to Sabina Molloy.

26 October 1911, Leicester, UK. Invitation to her son Mathew to visit Prinseps. 26 April 1914, Birmingham, UK To Frances Cookworthy - family news - daughter Amy

Rankin and husband Arthur.

Wilkinson, Mathew Hale (son of Amy) 17 September 1911, Brisbane Regrets having to decline invitation. 1972A/225 Williamson, A. March/April 1913, Perth Purchase of pumping equipment. (2 letters) 1972A/226 Willmott, William Percy (1868-1926) 1901/1906, Cape Leeuwin Purchase of shares, family news, photography. (4

letters)

Willmott, Margaret, nee Brockman (1863-1968) December 1901 - April 1906, Cape Leeuwin



Family news - wedding at Ellensbrook - Vernon’s (Brockman) approaching wedding day - William (Brockman) and Nellie (Wallace) to have quiet one. (5 letters)

Willmott, Frank (1871-1941) 1904, Lower Blackwood Birth of another son (2 letters) 7 June 1911, Egypt Postcard - Pyramides de Guiseh. 11 August 1911, Exmouth, UK Account of UK holiday. Willmott, Edith, nee Brockman (1865-1941) n.d. To ‘My dear Mother’ (Capel Brockman) Letter

incomplete.

n.d. Family news. 1902 - 1922,The Warren/Applewood Family news - serious illness of . (5 letters) Willmott, Kitty (daughter of Frank and Edith) 11 January 1920, Applewood Farm and family news Willmott, Henry (son of Margaret and Percy) 1 January 1917, France On active service. 13 January 1919, Southall, UK To James Prinsep - unable to accept invitation 1972A/226A Wilson, Ella nee Prinsep, (daughter of James) 15 June1914, N. Devon To ‘My dear Ann’ (Annie Prinsep) - Thank you letter. 23 July 1914, North Devon To Mrs. Bowden-Smith. Postcard 8 September 1914, N. Devon, UK To ’Darling Lou’ (Louisa Bowden-Smith) - early war

news.

1972A/227 Woledge, H. 1915/1916, Cottesloe Beach Purchase of part of “The Combe”, and improvement to

access. (6 letters). Note and drawing by HCP.

Women’s League of Health, Sydney Greeting card from Bea Darbyshire. 1972A/228 Woodhouse, Clarence 28 July 1914, Melbourne Reminiscences of theatre activities in Perth, enquiring

as to possible return to employment in Perth.

1905/1906, Melbourne



Introducing Mr. W. H. Osborne - Sir John Forrest’s secretary. (3 letters)

28 June 1914 Recalling Emily’s (Prinsep) visit. Family news. Writers not identified 1972A/229 n.d. Alfred Place East, UK To ‘My dear May’ (Prinsep) - mention of Harry White

and Tina (Prinsep)

Postcards 1905/1906,1916, (4, one illustrated humorous) n.d. Herne Bay UK To ‘My dear Lou’ from Coals (of old) n.d. Bath, UK To ‘Dear Cousin Lou’. n.d. Cawnpore, India To ‘My dear Lou’ from ? Prinsep n.d. RoseBank To ‘My dearest Harry & Josephine’, incomplete. n.d. Sevenoaks, UK To ‘My dear Mrs. Prinsep’, incomplete. n.d. Limmerslease To ‘Madam’ n.d. Brooklands, Sussex, UK To ‘My dear Harry’ n.d. No addressee or signature n.d. Plymouth, UK To ‘My dear Mamma’ from Mary ? 13 January 1870, Hyde Park, UK To’ My dear Strachey’ 22 May 1870, Calcutta To ‘My dear Mrs. Prinsep’ 21 December 1872 To ‘Aunt Fanny’ 26 March 1875, Calcutta To ‘My dear Prinsep’ 14 August 1902, Redgate ? To ‘My very dear Frances’, incomplete 1903/1904, Killyleigh, Co. Down To’ My dear Prinsep’ from Gavin ? (2) 3 November 1904, Paddington, UK To ‘My dear Harry’ 3 March 1907, Brockenhurst, UK To ‘My dear Lou’, incomplete. 22 February 1914, Birmingham, UK To ‘Dear Mr. Prinsep’, incomplete.



15 March 1914, Perth To ‘My dear Mrs Prinsep’ 2 November 1915, Southsea, UK To ‘My dear Lou’ from Elvie ? 23 June 1916, Derby To ‘My dear Uncle Harry’ from Capel ? 11 January 1933, Albany To ‘Dearest Emily’ 1972A/230 Yates, M. A n.d. To ‘My dear Bessie (Ommanney) - death of Henry

Mortlock Ommanney)

Yelverton, H. 28 July 1871, Quindalup To HCP requesting payment of account for brandy. Young 30 May 1871, Fremantle Warning of pending summons. 1972A/231 DIARIES February/April/May 1889 Sands & McDougall Monthly Diaries - sparse entries - notes on daughter Carlotta’s voyage to England with

Onslows. Missing pages in all three diaries.

1972A/231A 16 August 1876 - 30 March 1881 Improvised office diary. Detailed pencil entries, client’s

names and transactions. Preservation required

FINANCE 1972A/232 16 June 1862, Cheltenham, UK Arthur Jack - receipt on a/c for Cup. 1972A/233 1864 -1873 C. R. Prinsep Estate - accounts with T & H. Carter and

James Maguire. Accounts and Bills due to various parties. (5)

1972A/234 1865, London A. Crozier, Jermyn Street - Mrs. Brooks,

accommodation.

1972A/235 1866, London Edward Whistler - shooting equipment 1972A/236 1867/1871 Lady Bunbury and Miss Cookworthy - account of loans

from.

1972A/237 1867-1869 M. Lyons - account for trip to Perth with 5 horses. J. Wilson - account for building work. Crown & Thistle Hotel, Fremantle. To J. J. Harwood -



account for miscellaneous supplies. James Busher - account for farm equipment. George Barnes, Dardanup - account for building work.

J. Mclarty, Pinjarrah - contra account. (6)

1972A/238 1867/1870 William Forrest - HCP in account with. (4) 1972A/239 1868/1871/1873 Promissory notes/Demand drafts - Lady Bunbury, WA

Bank, National Bank, Jas. Ramsay. (4)

1972A/240 1870 -1872 Calcutta Sailor’s Home - in account with Perry Birch. A. R. Keen, Bunbury - in account with HCP and James

Maguire. (3) Edward Clifton in account with HCP. W. L. Brockman - account of horses shipped to Calcutta. William Spencer, Bunbury in account with HCP. National Bank of Australasia in account with HCP. List of Bills due from Prinsep Estate.

1972A/241 1874/1875 Finance daybook - sales and receipts. HCP in account

with Watson & Egerton. (2)

1972A/242 5 January 1877, Perth Alexander Forrest - Special Occupation Lease, No.

469, the ‘Acres’. (2)

1972A/243 19 May 1882, Town Hall Chambers, Perth. ‘The Chine’ conveyances of Perth Lot D13. 1972A/244 1884/1885 Forrest & Angove - sale of ”Acres” Swan Loc. 1029.

(3)

1972A/245 1889 Blackwood Tin Mining Company/W. A. Tin Mining Co.

shares. (2) Share certificate (1)

1972A/246 1904/1912 The Perth Gas Company Limited/Hocking & Willis -

shares. Notations by HCP. (6)

1972A/247 1906 Perth P(ercy) Willmott - WA Bank shares receipt. 16 August 1907, London The London and Western Australian Investment

Company, Limited. - shareholding.

1972A/248 1907/1908 Wellington Location 66 - timber cutting by Millars Co. 30 May 1908, Oxford Accommodation account, Prinseps 1972A/249 1909 -1912 The Western Australian Bank/Commercial Banking

Coy. Issue of shares. (4)

1972A/250 1914/1915



Charles John Prinsep - Estate of 4 December 1916, London The Bank of Adelaide - On Demand draft, one hundred

pounds.

1972A/251 1919 Frank and Hugh Brockman - school expenses. 1972A/252 6 September 1924 H. C. Sewell - sale of ‘The Chine’. 1972A/252a 22 July 1907 – 27 Augusts 1908 The Bank of Adelaide, joint pass-book for Henry C

Prinsep and/or Charlotte Josephine Prinsep

1972A/252b 20 October 1906 – 25 April 1910 The Western Australian Bank, Perth, pass-book for

Henry Charles Prinsep

HISTORIES 1972A/253 The Prinsep Family in 5 chapters. Pages 1 - 50. 1972A/254 Cancelled INSURANCE RECORDS 1972A/255 1876 Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited.

Attendance for medical - Dr. Waylen

1884/1891 Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited. (2) 24 October 1900 Note re Bonus Certificate - CML policy 2045. 1902 Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited -

premium receipt.

1972A/256 1891 New Zealand Insurance Company - furniture and

household goods, Howick Street.

1897/1908 New Zealand Insurance Company - Furniture and

dwelling, Howick Street. (2)

1901 New Zealand Insurance Company - Furniture and

dwelling, Howick Street.

1905/1910 Reminders – New Zealand Insurance Co. 1972A/257 1903 -1904 Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited -

dwelling, Hay Street, Perth. (2)

1905



Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited - 160, Hay Street.

1972A/258 1915 Western Australian Insurance Company Limited -

Workers Compensation.

INVENTORIES 1972A/259 1873/1874 Cattle, Goods and Chattels - Estate of C. R Prinsep. (2) 1972A/260 INVITATIONS The Governor and Lady Bedford (6) Lady Forrest, The

Governor & Lady Ord, To meet General Booth, Guildford Grammar School, The Governor and Lady Hampton, The Mayor and Councillors (3), Kings Park Board, The Christian Brothers, personal handwritten (3) Salvation Army, Busselton Bowling Club, Perth Orchestral Society, Presbyterian Church, (Cottesloe), Perth Diocesan Synod, WA Society of Arts. Admission ticket to 1880 Melbourne Exhibition.

1972A/261 JOTTINGS Proverbs addressed to HCP by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell.

Tabitha & Zenobia by Carlotta Prinsep. A Very Little Tale, unsigned. A fairy tale by Carlotta L. Prinsep. Essay by HCP - Charles 12th of Sweden. Untitled by HCP - sea voyage account with phrases from folk songs. Riddles - handwriting of HCP, Death of Mr. Aneas Mackintosh - copied from Pall Mall and Inverness Courier. (2) Leanardo - a fairy story by Miss E. F. Prinsep. Wording and drawing for head stone for Peter Spicer, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. The Oath, Louisa Bowden-Smith. Dress advice with drawings for Carlotta Prinsep.

1972A/262 JOURNALS November/December 1870, Prinsep Park Josephine Prinsep’s journal. Social and farm activities. 1972A/263 LEGAL DOCUMENTS 12 June 1871 Summons for debt to Henry William Isaiah Gillman. 17 August 1872 Summons for debt to John Marriott. 22 March 1873



Summons for debt to G. R. Teede, agent for Von Bibra.

27 January 1876 Statement of claim - National Bank of Australasia and

Henry Thoby and Henry Charles Prinsep.

March 1876 Summons - National Bank of Australasia and Henry

Thoby and Henry Charles Prinsep. (2)

29 September 1880 Special Occupation Lease 469 - Swan District. 11 August 1883 Opinion of Counsel as to the Will of Mrs. (H. C.)

Sutherland.

April/May 1909 Application for leave to commence an Action -

between Bertha Elvina Locke and Peter Spicer Brockman. Default summons between Bertha Elvina Locke and Peter Spicer Brockman. (2)

6 January 1911 The Roads Act, 1902 - land resumption - Darling

Range Road District.

31 July 1913 Transfer of Land Act - John and Charles Huntley -

Swan locations 1125 & 1126. (2)

1972A/264 1871, Geraldton To pay orders - Ashford & Spencer (2) 1871. Bunbury Bought of Thomas Crampton - horses. 1873/1874, Australind Distraint orders - David Cotton & James Hough. (4) 1882 Property valuation - Lot D13 1972A/265 LETTER BOOKS 1869 -1873 Copies of outward business letters to Uncles Henry

Thoby and William, Calcutta, Messrs Landells, Gillander and Beadle, UK and local businesses. Lettered index pages with entries. Correspondence: pages 1-201 and 623.

1972A/266 LICENCES 1 January 1873 Licenses to occupy Pastoral Lands - Wellington

District. Nos. 9350-9353 (4)

1875/1876 Cart and carriage licences - Fremantle and Perth. (2)



20 July 1911 Licence of a Lay Reader - Parish of Busselton. 1972A/267 LISTS Horses sent by Barque “Kapa” to Calcutta. By

Southern Belle (2). By Hyman Lipschitz.

Enlisted servicemen. Roll of Honour. Passenger list - S.S. “Mooltan” Miscellaneous lists. (4) Addresses (2)

LOG BOOK 1972A/268 n.d. “Mary Ballantyne” - England to China. John Edward

Churcher, Government passenger. Includes pencil and ink drawings.

1854 “Henbury” - Hong Kong to London. End pages. MEMORANDA 1972A/269 19 March 1869 William Churton, London - outstanding Bill. 1870/1871 W. Spencer, Bunbury - despatch of goods (2) W. Padbury, Perth - requests for payment. (3) 24 July 1871 Barker & Gull - promissory note November/December 1871 George Robertson, London - despatch of goods. (2) 5 July 1873 T & H Carter, Fremantle - settlement of account. 14 February 1917 McBean & Deason - rent for “The Chine”. NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS 1972A/270 n.d. Mr. Val Prinsep’s addresses, The late Lady (Audrey)

Tennyson. First wife of Hallam. (2)

23 May 1905, The Daily News Dr. Roth - aboriginal affairs. (2) NOTEBOOKS 1972A/271 1858-1867 Leather bound - accounts, notes on horses n.d. 2 pages listing letters sent and received. n.d. Small clipped pages - miscellaneous notes



NOTES 1972A/272 Miscellaneous - Charlotte Bussell. (7) 1972A/273 1871-1872 Farm produce. Leschenault and Koombana Flour

Mills. (5)

1972A/274 Miscellaneous personal messages, some incomplete. (21)

1972A/275 Notes in French to ‘Mon Cher’, two by HCP, one by Anatole, one by unknown. (4)

1972A/276 Comments on paintings by Val Prinsep and G. F. Watts. (2)

1972A/277 Financial assistance for HCP. Note on John Prinsep by R. C. K. (2)

1972A/278 Miscellaneous - recipe, play, fashion with drawings. (7) 1972A/279 Miscellaneous - financial (16) NOTICES 1972A/280 August 1908, London Embarkation notice - miscellaneous notes by HCP on

reverse.

15 September 1920 Requisition to abate nuisance - 300, Hay Street.

Repair invoice attached. (2)

Australian Aborigines’ Advocate - subscription renewal.

Plant Diseases Act - Fruit Fly and Prickly Pear at 300 Hay Street. (3)

1972A/280A PAINTINGS Watercolour - the Thames from Chiswick. HCP. PETITIONS 1972A/281 n.d. HCP to be nominated for office of Mayor of Busselton. 1972A/282 PHOTOGRAPHS 3 groups, Emily Prinsep, Little Holland House (2) 2

children. (B/W). Charles John Prinsep, unidentified female (Sepia), interior of Bruton Church, UK.

Ceylon - taken by HCP and daughter Emily on1897 visit. Views, family group on croquet lawn, Emily in rickshaw, group including William and Louisa Bowden-Smith. (13) 3 negative strips.

PLANS



1972A/283 Fremantle Road (Stirling Highway) and Melville Water showing numbered properties.

Location of the ‘Chine’ on Swan River. Printed Boundaries of the ‘Chine’, pencil drawing. Busselton - showing HCP Lot S21. Geraldton District - Part Litho 191/80, showing Charles

Robert Prinsep Lots. Printed

300 Hay Street (The Studio) Work done by A. Nilson on order of city council.

POEMS 1972A/284 Draft of ‘Mary at the Dairy’ by HCP. (3 pages) Mary

was Mary Vines.

‘To Mrs. Fleming on the birth of Henry’. To Flora (Brockman) by HCP. (Incomplete) ‘The May Day’, handwriting of HCP. Untitled - acrostic lines Lines on explorers (2 pages) ‘Wilt thou say farewell love’. Charlotte Josephine

Prinsep.

‘The Pilgrims Hymn’ - Kelly ‘Washing in the West’ - copied from Sunday Pictorial,

24 August 1919.

Untitled - subject, fourth of July. 8 verses. Untitled - ‘Oh memory sweet memory’ Untitled - ‘Up to mighty London’ with music score. My dear Mrs. Gale - HCP Untitled - ‘The world my dear lady’. HCP ‘The faithless Maid’ - Sabrina Corolla 1890, p.120. Untitled ‘The dream that wishing boyhood knows’ Untitled ’ A crescent sail upon the sea’ 1972A/285 POSTMARKS Envelopes addressed to Henry, Josephine and Emily

Prinsep. (29)

PROGRAMMES 1972A/286 4 January 1919 Returned Soldiers reception 1972A/287 REMINISCENCES Early Days in W. A. Introductory note on HCP. 1972A/288 REPORTS Recommendation for treatment of native prisoners in

respect of security and rations. Establishment of reserves.

Typescript



Recommendation to further the facility of procuring horses in large numbers for the services of the army in India.

Action attempted to improve the laws relating to natives.

SHIPPING RECORDS 1972A/289 February/April 1870 Bills of Lading per ‘Amur’ bound for Swan River. (2) 30 July 1874 Bill of Lading - Galle to King George’s Sound. Bill of Lading - Princess Royal Harbour to Bunbury. 28 August 1908 Ticket for return voyage to Western Australia. SKETCHES 1972A/290 Two children on horseback by Virginia Prinsep. Three

storey house, Garden scene, both with note on reverse. Coloured drawing of piano player and dancers. (4)

SPEECHES 1972A/291 Empire Day - greetings to boys & girls TELEGRAMS 1972A/292 1875 Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell (4) February 1877 Josephine Prinsep. (2) September 1897 HCP and Emily leave for Ceylon. (2) 30 April 1901 Birth of Caroline Brockman 10 January 1908 Purchase of shares- (Percy) Willmott. January/February 1909 Reinscourt cattle - Pierre Brockman/Locke/Layman.

(2)

3 September 1909 Building material for Little Holland House. 1913 Sale of Location Nos. 1125 and 1126. 1918 Marriage of May Hichens to Hallam Tennyson. (2) 1921 Vernon (Brockman) operation - Clara Price (2) 1922



Death of HCP - Bishop Riley. 1972A/292A 1917-1919 Matters relating to Geraldine mine (9) WILLS 1972A/293 18 December 1854 Copy Copy of Will of Henry Charles Sutherland. 20 October 1877 Copy Copy of Will of Frances Louisa Sutherland nee

Bussell.

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Documents

Acc 1729A - State Library of Western Australia · Retirement of HCP, Virginia’s wedding, news of Hale family. Two photographs of Hutton Park, Tasmania and Hale children. Bishop