422782
- TitleJames Tyson papers, 1865-1905
- Creator
- Call numberMLMSS 2588 (Y 4874-Y 4876, YV 1755-YV 1763)
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
1865-1905 - Type of material
- Reference code422782
- Physical Description3 cartons, 9 outsize volumes
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
James Tyson, was a pastoralist with properties in New South Wales (Tupra, Juanbung, Bangate, Goondublui and Mooroonowa in New South Wales), Queensland (Glenormiston, Swanvale, Meteor Downs and Albinia Downs, Babbiloora, Carnarvon, Tully,.
His estate estimated at £2 million, was divided among his next of kin after a series of court cases.
Reference:
Australian Dictionary of Biography Online. http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/ (accessed April 1, 2009) - Scope and ContentInclude papers mainly concerning the administrators of the estate, minute books, 1899-1901; letterbooks and correspondence, 1875-1901; financial records;, reports on various properties and miscellaneous legal documents.
- Access Conditions
This material is held offsite and is usually available after 4pm on the next business day. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian - Outsize volumes (YV 1755-YV 1763) are held onsite - Finding AidsContents available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -
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