Thurston, John Bates (Sir), 1836-1897

Date: 1858-1937

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2993

Description: Selected papers from a variety of family and shipping company records, relevant to Australia and New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1865-1874

By: Hope, Charles Webley (Rear Admiral), 1829-1880

Reference: qMS-0999-1002

Description: Volumes 1 and 2 of letter journals cover voyages from Australia to New Zealand, 1865-1868, with trips throughout New Zealand. Included are comments on the political situation, Maori, the landscape etc. Volume 3 comprises mainly letters between Hope and John B Thurston about Fijian annexation, 1865-1868, with acknowledgements of service. Volume 4 contains photographs of Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, portraits of Maori, of Captain Hope and Sir George F Bowen. Source of title - Supplied title Naval captain involved in Royal Navy operations in the Pacific Quantity: 4 volume(s). Physical Description: Mss (34cm; ½ royal blue calf)

Date: 1871

From: Fiji Government : Central archives of Fiji

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-01-L52

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: [Circa 1892 to 1894]

From: Cusack-Smith, Thomas Berry (Sir), 1859-1929 :Photographs of Samoa

By: Andrew, Thomas, 1855-1939; Davis, John, -1893

Reference: PA1-o-548

Description: Album collected by Sir Thomas Berry Cusack Smith when British Consul in Samoa in the 1890s. Images taken by Thomas Andrew, John Davis, and unidentified photographers. Includes general scenes of life in Samoa, including the building of a fale (house); harvesting coconuts; fishing; canoes; boat races; and picnic scenes. Two photographs show the bombardment of Luatuanuu in August 1894. Numbers of portraits of people associated with the British Consulate, including various members of the Royal Navy; young European women; Fijian men, including Sir John Thurston, Governor of Fiji; and one of a Solomon Islander in native dress. Other Titles - British Consulate, Samoa Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Dark grey album, black spine and corners, lettered in gold "British Consulate, Samoa", 25 x 30 cm

Date: 1866-[1989]

From: McEwen, Jock Malcolm, 1915-2010: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-6717-086

Description: Map of Niue from Bernice P Bishop Museum bulletin with annotations by McEwen; paper, `The Bird fauna of Niue compared with Tonga, Samoa, the Southern Cooks and Fiji' by J A Gibb, P C Bull, W M McEwen and I J Sewell (ca 1989); transcript of journal sent to England by Mrs A I Saville on board the `John Williams I' (begins Xmas day, 1866, ends 21 May 1867); copies of letters sent to Queen Victoria re annexation of Niue (1887-1895); information sheet, `Life in Niue' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1875-1882

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1635

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1875-1887

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1630

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1843-1937

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1142

Description: Comprises correspondence with Thurston's sisters and between other members of his family; also includes genealogical papers, sketch, photographs and illustrations, as well as leaflets, press cuttings and other papers. Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 2 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, PMB, 2001

Date: 20 Oct 1872

By: Thurston, John Bates (Sir), 1836-1897

Reference: MS-Papers-3166

Description: Letter written to Rev Nettleton from on board the schooner `Quickstep' re missionary work Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Rev M A Rugby Pratt in 1944

Date: 1875-1890

From: Phillips, Coleman, 1846-1925 : Papers

Reference: 79-027-09

Description: Correspondence relating to the Fijian land claim on Oralau, compensation Polynesian scheme and house building plans (identified persons entered under Name) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Preliminary listing in Back file.

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2600

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 25 Jun-7 Aug 1893

By: Thurston, John Bates (Sir), 1836-1897

Reference: Micro-MS-0890

Description: Journal kept by Sir John Thurston, High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, during his cruise to inaugurate the British Protectorate over the Gilbert and Ellice Islands Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1832-1972

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1153

Description: "D" Series manuscripts in the Museum Library, including: Swanston papers 1853-1885; Richard Philp, diary, 1872, R A Derrick's History of Fiji, Journal F, 1995; J B Thurston papers; Rev D Cargill, journal, 1842-1843; Rev J Hunt, diary 1839-1841; Sir William allardyce Collection, 1876-1886; Sir Everard im Thurn papers; Gilbert and Ellice Islands Codes of laws 1894-1921; W G Woolnough papers on the geology of Fiji, ca 1907; Brewster papers,; Lomaloma papers, 1874-1959; Boyne papers, 1865-1870; Connor papers, 1903; Rev Thomas Williams papers, 1847; Wesleyan Mission documents, 1838-1878; David Cargill papers, 1832; Fiji Museum papers, 1930-1942. Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 5 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 1876-1882

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1634

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1875-1912

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1629

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1863-1985

From: Pacific Manuscripts Bureau : Records of the Pacific Area

By: Koe Bo'obo'oi (Newspaper); Thurston, John Bates (Sir), 1836-1897

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-08-1203-4

Description: Tongan newsletter "Koe Bo'obo'oi", Tongan mission affairs report, Tongan Government Blue Book regarding charges against the Reverend JE Moulton and HF Symonds, Government news "Koe Fanogonogo Fakabuleaga", "Koe botu gaue ae Siklaibe Fakafonua" administrative procedures for various government ministries, printed material includes Western High Pacific Commission correspondence between the King of Tonga and Sir Charles Mitchell, and between Sir John Thurston and Baker. Publication and notes of "Tonga: An Historical collection from voyages and discoveries with explanatory remarks" and "Memoirs of the Reverend Shirley Waldemar Baker" Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Complete listing at http://rspas.anu.edu.au/pambu/finals/searchLong.php.

Date: 1771-1950

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2290

Description: Selected records of Bisley, Dursley and Dymock Parishes, and selections of private records. relevant to Australia and New Zealand Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1990

Date: 1885-1895, 1951-1952

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2766

Description: Selected diaries of Archbishop Garbett's trips to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific 1951-1952; selected correspondence of Archbishop Thomson with his son Basil in Suva and in Tonga Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1993

Date: 1871-1940

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-1688

Description: Selections from Powell's papers relative to his activities in Samoa, New Guinea and other South Sea islands. Includes photographs Source of title - Transcribed Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Piece-level inventory available. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Purchase, AJCP, 1984

Date: 1837-1909

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2426-2435

Description: Quantity: 10 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.