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SLOANE FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, June - August 1840: attractive group of fifteen manuscript letters, all with 1840 One Penny black stamps affixed and tied by Maltese cross cancellations; mainly sent from GLASGOW. The correspondence is between DUNCAN TURNER S
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SLOANE FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE, June - August 1840: attractive group of fifteen manuscript letters, all with 1840 One Penny black stamps affixed and tied by Maltese cross cancellations; mainly sent from GLASGOW. The correspondence is between DUNCAN TURNER SLOANE and his father JAMES SLOANE (shipping merchant in Glasgow). James was the older bother of ALEXANDER SLOANE (who ventured to Australia in 1849 and established the MULWALA STATION in New South Wales). Sadly, young Duncan Sloane was thrown fr

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Estimate$2,500 - $3,500
Orig. Starting Price$2,000
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[PLAN OF MELBOURNE] Unique hand-drawn map of the city of Melbourne, drawn by Thomas Gibson, circa 1852, with notations for important civic buildings, churches, Customs House etc., including the first Synagogue, Queens Wharf, Wyld Street (present day A'Bec
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[PLAN OF MELBOURNE] Unique hand-drawn map of the city of Melbourne, drawn by Thomas Gibson, circa 1852, with notations for important civic buildings, churches, Customs House etc., including the first Synagogue, Queens Wharf, Wyld Street (present day A'Beckett Street), The Eastern Market, Cattle Yards, Cemetery and the first Princes Bridge, signed and dated lower left "T. Gibson, 1852", sheet size 20 x 25cm.

Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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PRINCES BRIDGE (Melbourne), pencil sketch with hand-coloured embellishment, dated lower right "Nov. 30th, 1854", with additional pencil inscription "From nature" and titled lower centre (has been partially removed) "Princes Bridge", sheet size 10 x 20.5cm
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PRINCES BRIDGE (Melbourne), pencil sketch with hand-coloured embellishment, dated lower right "Nov. 30th, 1854", with additional pencil inscription "From nature" and titled lower centre (has been partially removed) "Princes Bridge", sheet size 10 x 20.5cm.

Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$240
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HUGH MITCHELL CAMPBELL GEMMELL, personal hand-written shipboard journal from Greenock (Scotland) to Melbourne, commencing 21st August and ending on the 21st of November, 1856. A fascinating and detailed document listing the passengers and daily events on
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HUGH MITCHELL CAMPBELL GEMMELL, personal hand-written shipboard journal from Greenock (Scotland) to Melbourne, commencing 21st August and ending on the 21st of November, 1856. A fascinating and detailed document listing the passengers and daily events on board The Briseis, commanded by Captain James Adams; together with a hand-written theatrical play titled "Cleonice, A Tragedy" by a Jamaican planter, which was purportedly performed on board the ship as well as a hand-written order for 100 boxes

Estimate$1,200 - $2,000
Orig. Starting Price$1,000
Current starting$1,000 (1 bid)
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SLOANE FAMILY ALBUM, 19th century leather bound album of cartes-de-visite photographs, bearing hand-written notations and captions including many with dates, documenting various members and branches of the Sloane, Gemmell, Turner, McCaul, McFarlane famili
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SLOANE FAMILY ALBUM, 19th century leather bound album of cartes-de-visite photographs, bearing hand-written notations and captions including many with dates, documenting various members and branches of the Sloane, Gemmell, Turner, McCaul, McFarlane families and others.

Estimate$3,000 - $5,000
Orig. Starting Price$2,600
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[LOCAL ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE USE] Hand-written five page double-sided manuscript letter from JAMES GIBSON to his sister ANNABELLA SLOANE, circa 1860s, with direct translations of Aboriginal language, headed "Words and phrases in use among two tribes in the
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[LOCAL ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE USE] Hand-written five page double-sided manuscript letter from JAMES GIBSON to his sister ANNABELLA SLOANE, circa 1860s, with direct translations of Aboriginal language, headed "Words and phrases in use among two tribes in the Barnett & Port Curtis Districts, Queensland". The letter goes into some detail about Aboriginal counting, playing cards etc. A unique and fascinating document.

Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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1863 (April 24th) envelope posted from Melbourne to Corowa, bearing 2d plus 4d Victorian stamps, addressed to MRS SLOANE; with Wahgunyah transit and Corowa arrival backstamps.
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1863 (April 24th) envelope posted from Melbourne to Corowa, bearing 2d plus 4d Victorian stamps, addressed to MRS SLOANE; with Wahgunyah transit and Corowa arrival backstamps.

Estimate$100 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$60
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD (Port Campbell, Victoria), important sketch book album with eleven pencil sketches and one watercolour by FREDERICK HORATIO BRUFORD (1846-1920), offering a fascinating insight into the events just after the wreck. The title page
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD (Port Campbell, Victoria), important sketch book album with eleven pencil sketches and one watercolour by FREDERICK HORATIO BRUFORD (1846-1920), offering a fascinating insight into the events just after the wreck. The title page is inscribed "Mr Hugh H. Gibson, 1873". The album depicts a series of preparatory sketches for Bruford's major work which is now housed in the National Gallery of Victoria. Also contained within is a handsome selection of albumen paper photos..

Estimate$6,000 - $10,000
Orig. Starting Price$5,000
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[GLENAMPLE HOMESTEAD, VICTORIA] Assorted correspondence and ephemera pertaining to the significant Western Districts property belonging to HUGH HAMILTON GIBSON, circa 1867-1870, (qty). Including correspondence with the Surveyor-General Clement Hodgkinson,
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[GLENAMPLE HOMESTEAD, VICTORIA] Assorted correspondence and ephemera pertaining to the significant Western Districts property belonging to HUGH HAMILTON GIBSON, circa 1867-1870, (qty). Including correspondence with the Surveyor-General Clement Hodgkinson, with hand-drawn map of the Glenample run and associated allotments.

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[LOCH ARD, GLENAMPLE - POLICE DOCUMENTS] Comprising of three manuscript letters on Police Department Superintendent's Office letterhead, all dated 1878 and addressed to Hugh Hamilton Gibson Esquire of Glenample....
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[LOCH ARD, GLENAMPLE - POLICE DOCUMENTS] Comprising of three manuscript letters on Police Department Superintendent's Office letterhead, all dated 1878 and addressed to Hugh Hamilton Gibson Esquire of Glenample....

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Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$240
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[LOCH ARD INTEREST] Carte-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the two survivors of the shipwreck EVA CARMICHAEL and THOMAS PEARCE; together with an interesting group of antique cabinet photo size landscapes of the Loch Ard Gorge, Glenample Station, Port
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[LOCH ARD INTEREST] Carte-de-visite and cabinet photographs of the two survivors of the shipwreck EVA CARMICHAEL and THOMAS PEARCE; together with an interesting group of antique cabinet photo size landscapes of the Loch Ard Gorge, Glenample Station, Port Campbell and environs. Also includes portraits of HUGH HAMILTON GIBSON and his wife LAVINIA, (17 items).

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Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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[WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD] "CAUSERIES DES FAMILLES" antique French hardcover publication salvaged from the wreck by HUGH HAMILTON GIBSON, who purchased the rights to the wreck and cargo in late 1879.
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[WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD] "CAUSERIES DES FAMILLES" antique French hardcover publication salvaged from the wreck by HUGH HAMILTON GIBSON, who purchased the rights to the wreck and cargo in late 1879.

Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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[LOCH ARD SCRAPBOOK] Containing clippings, hand-written notes and letters, many pertaining to the shipwreck, assembled by LAVINIA GIBSON (née Featherstone, wife of Hugh Hamilton Gibson of Glenample, Port Campbell), the earliest entries dating back to the
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[LOCH ARD SCRAPBOOK] Containing clippings, hand-written notes and letters, many pertaining to the shipwreck, assembled by LAVINIA GIBSON (née Featherstone, wife of Hugh Hamilton Gibson of Glenample, Port Campbell), the earliest entries dating back to the 1860s.

Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$240
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[NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA & VICTORIAN INTEREST] A fascinating album of pencil sketches and watercolours, 1840's to early 20th century, predominantly from the 1870s, many signed "J.D.R." and many examples dated and annotated with locations. Of note: Early str
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[NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA & VICTORIAN INTEREST] A fascinating album of pencil sketches and watercolours, 1840's to early 20th century, predominantly from the 1870s, many signed "J.D.R." and many examples dated and annotated with locations. Of note: Early street scene views of Dunedin, Hobart, Geelong, Hamilton etc. Inspection will reward.

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    Album in dilapidated condition. Contents good.

Estimate$3,000 - $5,000
Orig. Starting Price$2,600
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[SHEARING INTEREST] "MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, MULWALA STATION, 10th SEPTEMBER, 1885" Fascinating single page foolscap contract bearing the signatures of twenty-four shearers, stating the terms and conditions to be followed in nine points including "Paymen
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[SHEARING INTEREST] "MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, MULWALA STATION, 10th SEPTEMBER, 1885" Fascinating single page foolscap contract bearing the signatures of twenty-four shearers, stating the terms and conditions to be followed in nine points including "Payment rate of 17 shillings per 100 sheep", "Any shearer damaging or destroying any sheep to pay the same", "No bad language shall be made use of in the shed" and "Shearers to find themselves and pay the cook 2 shillings and sixpence each per week"..

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Estimate$3,000 - $5,000
Orig. Starting Price$2,400
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JAMES GIBSON (brother of HUGH GIBSON and ANNABELLA SLOANE), hand-written manuscript letter to WILLIAM SLOANE SENIOR of Mulwala, dated December, 1887 and written from Parramatta. James Gibson was a prominent Queensland pastoralist and the letter from him d
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JAMES GIBSON (brother of HUGH GIBSON and ANNABELLA SLOANE), hand-written manuscript letter to WILLIAM SLOANE SENIOR of Mulwala, dated December, 1887 and written from Parramatta. James Gibson was a prominent Queensland pastoralist and the letter from him details local politics, elections and disputes.

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[SHEARER'S STRIKE] Two page manuscript letter from ALEXANDER SLOANE titled "The Argus", signed and dated "Alexander Sloane, Mulwala Station, 17th August, 1888". Detailing the outbreak of violence and specific politics, fears and tactical movements of the
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[SHEARER'S STRIKE] Two page manuscript letter from ALEXANDER SLOANE titled "The Argus", signed and dated "Alexander Sloane, Mulwala Station, 17th August, 1888". Detailing the outbreak of violence and specific politics, fears and tactical movements of the squatters in the immediate aftermath of the Brookong Riots (which had happened four weeks prior to the writing of this letter). Sloane writes about Mulwala Station being picketed by shearers and union representatives who were involved in the afo

Estimate$400 - $600
Orig. Starting Price$300
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EDWARD GALE (journalist, formerly of Corowa), detailed hand-written manuscript letter written on Sydney Morning Herald "The Sydney Mail" letterhead, dated 15th September, 1890, addressed to ALEXANDER SLOANE ESQ. of Mulwala.
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EDWARD GALE (journalist, formerly of Corowa), detailed hand-written manuscript letter written on Sydney Morning Herald "The Sydney Mail" letterhead, dated 15th September, 1890, addressed to ALEXANDER SLOANE ESQ. of Mulwala.

Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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CHICAGO WORLD FAIR (World's Columbian Exposition), 1893 bronze medal awarded to ALEXANDER SLOANE, in original presentation case. 75mm diameter.
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CHICAGO WORLD FAIR (World's Columbian Exposition), 1893 bronze medal awarded to ALEXANDER SLOANE, in original presentation case. 75mm diameter.

Estimate$250 - $350
Orig. Starting Price$200
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WALTER EDMUND ROTH "Ethnological Studies Among the North-West-Central Queensland Aboriginies" [Brisbane, London, 1897], hardcover with gilt embossed cover and spine, signed with ownership details on the title page and end paper "ALEXANDER J. SLOANE".
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WALTER EDMUND ROTH "Ethnological Studies Among the North-West-Central Queensland Aboriginies" [Brisbane, London, 1897], hardcover with gilt embossed cover and spine, signed with ownership details on the title page and end paper "ALEXANDER J. SLOANE".

Estimate$150 - $250
Orig. Starting Price$120
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THOMAS CLEARY, group of three original albumen paper prints laid down on cards, each depicting Aboriginal groups and identified with the letters "G", "H" and "J" in the plates, image size 10.2 x 14.3cm, overall 10.3 x 17cm.
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THOMAS CLEARY, group of three original albumen paper prints laid down on cards, each depicting Aboriginal groups and identified with the letters "G", "H" and "J" in the plates, image size 10.2 x 14.3cm, overall 10.3 x 17cm.

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Estimate$400 - $600
Orig. Starting Price$300
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[FEDERATION] Group of assorted certificates, state banquet menu, seating plan, invitations and ephemera, all addressed to MR & MRS ALEXANDER SLOANE of Mulwala Station, New South Wales via Yarrawonga, with original hand-written envelopes of issue, (qty).
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[FEDERATION] Group of assorted certificates, state banquet menu, seating plan, invitations and ephemera, all addressed to MR & MRS ALEXANDER SLOANE of Mulwala Station, New South Wales via Yarrawonga, with original hand-written envelopes of issue, (qty).

Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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[FEDERATION] Collection of nine assorted invitations, programmes, booklets, souvenirs and brochures, addressed to MR JAMES SLOANE and Lady, Delegate to the Corowa Federal Conference. Of note: Programme of Celebrations with artwork by Norman Lindsay and In
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[FEDERATION] Collection of nine assorted invitations, programmes, booklets, souvenirs and brochures, addressed to MR JAMES SLOANE and Lady, Delegate to the Corowa Federal Conference. Of note: Programme of Celebrations with artwork by Norman Lindsay and Inaugural Celebration at Sydney, The Commonwealth of Australia.

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Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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[FEDERATION] Framed lapel badge "One Flag, One People, One Destiny", printed by Turner & Henderson, Sydney, circa 1899. A rare surviving piece of ephemera in remarkably good condition, 7cm high, 17 x 22cm overall
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[FEDERATION] Framed lapel badge "One Flag, One People, One Destiny", printed by Turner & Henderson, Sydney, circa 1899. A rare surviving piece of ephemera in remarkably good condition, 7cm high, 17 x 22cm overall

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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AUNT LEVINA SLOANE, old-time album of antique postcards of the world, with a handsome selection of Australian examples including three IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE cards, Queenscliffe, Cooktown (North Queensland), Camperdown, Broadford and others, many addressed
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AUNT LEVINA SLOANE, old-time album of antique postcards of the world, with a handsome selection of Australian examples including three IDA RENTOUL OUTHWAITE cards, Queenscliffe, Cooktown (North Queensland), Camperdown, Broadford and others, many addressed from Miss Sloane of Mulwala.

Estimate$400 - $600
Orig. Starting Price$300
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An unusual group of albumen photographs of satirical sketches and country scenes, (7 items). Of note: "Mulwala, River Versus Railway" and "Old Corowa Court Scene, Sketched by Captain Gus Pearce".
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An unusual group of albumen photographs of satirical sketches and country scenes, (7 items). Of note: "Mulwala, River Versus Railway" and "Old Corowa Court Scene, Sketched by Captain Gus Pearce".

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Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[PURNANGA STATION, NEW SOUTH WALES] Group of five cabinet size albumen photographs, each laid down on card, with rural views including camel train and farmstead with lengthy inscription verso "Purnanga Station, Back Station of Momba Station..."...
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[PURNANGA STATION, NEW SOUTH WALES] Group of five cabinet size albumen photographs, each laid down on card, with rural views including camel train and farmstead with lengthy inscription verso "Purnanga Station, Back Station of Momba Station..."...

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Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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"THE MERCHANT SHIPPING & UNDERWRITER'S ASSOCIATION LIMITED, MELBOURNE", two publications dated 1878 and 1881; together with two hand-written notebooks belonging to ALEXANDER SLOANE dated 1846, a "LETT'S One Shilling Diary, 1859" (empty) and a pocket noteb
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"THE MERCHANT SHIPPING & UNDERWRITER'S ASSOCIATION LIMITED, MELBOURNE", two publications dated 1878 and 1881; together with two hand-written notebooks belonging to ALEXANDER SLOANE dated 1846, a "LETT'S One Shilling Diary, 1859" (empty) and a pocket notebook, (6 items).

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Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[MULWALA STATION] Collection of antique albumen and silver gelatin photographs, many with pencil inscriptions verso, mixed vintages and sizes, (10 items). Of note: Portraits of WILLIAM and ALEXANDER SLOANE, as well as photographs of William and Alexander
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[MULWALA STATION] Collection of antique albumen and silver gelatin photographs, many with pencil inscriptions verso, mixed vintages and sizes, (10 items). Of note: Portraits of WILLIAM and ALEXANDER SLOANE, as well as photographs of William and Alexander with a buggy, an attractive group photo taken at Mulwala Station of the Sloane family with HUGH H. GIBSON and three local Yarrawonga cricket team photographs taken at the Criterion Hotel with notations verso identifying John (Jack) A. Sloane.

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Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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SISTER MORA LAMB-SMITH (Nurse, active 1914-1919), WWI period photo album containing small format images of the Gallipoli campaign, possibly Egypt and India. Inspection will reward.
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SISTER MORA LAMB-SMITH (Nurse, active 1914-1919), WWI period photo album containing small format images of the Gallipoli campaign, possibly Egypt and India. Inspection will reward.

Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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ALEXANDER JAMES SLOANE (1886-1971), WWI service medals, badges, bars etc; together with a selection of photographs, ephemera and real photo postcards with correspondence from Alexander to his father, James Sloane of Mulwala. Also includes pictures of the
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ALEXANDER JAMES SLOANE (1886-1971), WWI service medals, badges, bars etc; together with a selection of photographs, ephemera and real photo postcards with correspondence from Alexander to his father, James Sloane of Mulwala. Also includes pictures of the H.M.A.T. Wiltshire and a real photograph postcard portrait of William O'Brien, killed in France, 10 September, 1917, aged 19 years, (qty).

Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$260
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WWI period German artillery shell, dated 1915; together with a vintage Victorian four digit number plate "8399", (2 items), 11.5cm high, 17cm diameter.
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WWI period German artillery shell, dated 1915; together with a vintage Victorian four digit number plate "8399", (2 items), 11.5cm high, 17cm diameter.

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Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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WWI period military buttons, badges etc., including enameled "All For Australia League" lapel badge and silvered "Rising Sun" badge, (qty).
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WWI period military buttons, badges etc., including enameled "All For Australia League" lapel badge and silvered "Rising Sun" badge, (qty).

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
Current starting$100 (1 bid)
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[MULWALA STATION] Group of three albumen photographs; together with an assortment of real photograph postcards pertaining to livestock and farming on the pastoral property in Southern New South Wales, inscriptions include "Merino rams, Woodpark, Jerilderi
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[MULWALA STATION] Group of three albumen photographs; together with an assortment of real photograph postcards pertaining to livestock and farming on the pastoral property in Southern New South Wales, inscriptions include "Merino rams, Woodpark, Jerilderie", "Stud Merino lambs bred by ALEXANDER SLOANE & Sons", "Shorthorn steer, Mulwala Station", "Harvest time, Mulwala", "Stud Merino rams, Mulwala Station" and many others, (19 items).

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Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[SLOANE FAMILY HISTORY] Assorted cartes-de-visite, cabinet portraits and albumen photograph portraits, many notated verso with sitters' details, including Dr Sloane, Hugh Gibson, James Sloane, Mrs D. Sloane, Janet Gibson (née Turner), Alexander Sloane, Mr
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[SLOANE FAMILY HISTORY] Assorted cartes-de-visite, cabinet portraits and albumen photograph portraits, many notated verso with sitters' details, including Dr Sloane, Hugh Gibson, James Sloane, Mrs D. Sloane, Janet Gibson (née Turner), Alexander Sloane, Mrs H. H. Gibson, other names include Kirkpatrick, Ritchie, Hamilton and MacLellan. (20 items).

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Estimate$250 - $350
Orig. Starting Price$200
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[SLOANE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS] Group of antique and vintage cartes-de-visite, cabinet portraits, albumen prints, silver gelatin photographs and real photo postcards pertaining to various members of the Sloane family and associated properties, (qty).
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[SLOANE FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS] Group of antique and vintage cartes-de-visite, cabinet portraits, albumen prints, silver gelatin photographs and real photo postcards pertaining to various members of the Sloane family and associated properties, (qty).

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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[DAME NELLIE MELBA] "Australia Day, Melba Concert For Sick & Wounded Australian Soldiers" programme for performance held at the Melbourne Town Hall, Thursday 29 July, 1915; together with a "Melba Concert, Royal Albert Hall" programme dated June 24th, 1923
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[DAME NELLIE MELBA] "Australia Day, Melba Concert For Sick & Wounded Australian Soldiers" programme for performance held at the Melbourne Town Hall, Thursday 29 July, 1915; together with a "Melba Concert, Royal Albert Hall" programme dated June 24th, 1923 and a single page flyer for a concert held at the Melbourne Town Hall, (3 items).

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Estimate$150 - $250
Orig. Starting Price$120
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[SLOANE FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE] Group of letters, envelopes with stamps and cancellations, pertaining to the SLOANE and GIBSON families, dating from 1854 through to the 20th century, (qty).
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[SLOANE FAMILY CORRESPONDENCE] Group of letters, envelopes with stamps and cancellations, pertaining to the SLOANE and GIBSON families, dating from 1854 through to the 20th century, (qty).

Estimate$150 - $250
Orig. Starting Price$120
Current starting$180 (2 bids)
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[SLOANE FAMILY] Vintage and antique postcards and photographs showing Australian and international scenes, many with correspondence pertaining to the Lamb-Smith, Gibson and Sloane families.
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[SLOANE FAMILY] Vintage and antique postcards and photographs showing Australian and international scenes, many with correspondence pertaining to the Lamb-Smith, Gibson and Sloane families.

Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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NEIL SLOANE (Bombardier), WWII period P.O.W. letters, cards and correspondence, each passed by the censor, with additional research documentation, (qty).
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NEIL SLOANE (Bombardier), WWII period P.O.W. letters, cards and correspondence, each passed by the censor, with additional research documentation, (qty).

Estimate$200 - $300
Orig. Starting Price$160
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[MULWALA STATION] Collection of local maps used at the Mulwala Station by Alexander Sloane and family, many examples with hand-embellished notations for ownership and additional details, fair to poor condition throughout as they appear to have been well u
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[MULWALA STATION] Collection of local maps used at the Mulwala Station by Alexander Sloane and family, many examples with hand-embellished notations for ownership and additional details, fair to poor condition throughout as they appear to have been well used, (qty). Of note: A hand-drawn example titled "Moorilla Estate".

Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$240
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MISS LUCY SLOANE (1865-1961), collection of her Grand Tour mementos and souvenirs, including French enamel and cut steel buttons, hatpins, silk wallet, needle case, commemorative poppy, castanet, crocheted bag etc., (qty).
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MISS LUCY SLOANE (1865-1961), collection of her Grand Tour mementos and souvenirs, including French enamel and cut steel buttons, hatpins, silk wallet, needle case, commemorative poppy, castanet, crocheted bag etc., (qty).

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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"THE SQUATTING RUNS OF THE LACHLAN DISTRICT, 1865" and "STATIONS - MURRUMBIDGEE DISTRICT" Two large format hand-drawn maps showing the boundary lines and squatting runs of the local districts, unknown cartographer, mounted in Australian cedar, cloth backe
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"THE SQUATTING RUNS OF THE LACHLAN DISTRICT, 1865" and "STATIONS - MURRUMBIDGEE DISTRICT" Two large format hand-drawn maps showing the boundary lines and squatting runs of the local districts, unknown cartographer, mounted in Australian cedar, cloth backed and in fragile condition. Possibly unique. The larger 164 x 140cm overall.

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Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
Current starting$500 (1 bid)
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[REMAINS OF SLOANE FAMILY COLLECTION] Antique books, pencil sketch by JAMES GIBSON, Melbourne Olympics tickets and ephemera, pamphlets, postcards etc., (qty). Inspection will reward.
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[REMAINS OF SLOANE FAMILY COLLECTION] Antique books, pencil sketch by JAMES GIBSON, Melbourne Olympics tickets and ephemera, pamphlets, postcards etc., (qty). Inspection will reward.

Estimate$120 - $200
Orig. Starting Price$100
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"REMINISCENCES OF A PIONEER" A ledger book, previously used to record rental income on "The Estate of Mr Hugh H. Gibson" in the 1840s, the book was repurposed in 1905-06 for Gibson to record his "Reminiscences of a Pioneer from January 1848", the first pa
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"REMINISCENCES OF A PIONEER" A ledger book, previously used to record rental income on "The Estate of Mr Hugh H. Gibson" in the 1840s, the book was repurposed in 1905-06 for Gibson to record his "Reminiscences of a Pioneer from January 1848", the first page headed "Notes of Accidents and Risks encountered in a Period of 57 Years on coming to Australia." His hand-written account is supplemented by the inclusion of relevant newspaper cuttings, and concludes with an eleven page account....

Estimate$400 - $600
Orig. Starting Price$300
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD: 20 June 1878 original two-page autographed manuscript letter to Hugh Gibson, from the Victorian Premier, Graham Berry, expressing gratitude for "the humanity and benevolence you evinced on the occurrence of the shipwreck of the
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD: 20 June 1878 original two-page autographed manuscript letter to Hugh Gibson, from the Victorian Premier, Graham Berry, expressing gratitude for "the humanity and benevolence you evinced on the occurrence of the shipwreck of the Loch Ard.... The kindness and devotion shown by Mrs Gibson and yourself towards the two young persons who were rescued through your instrumentality, have deeply affected all in Australia..."

Estimate$600 - $1,000
Orig. Starting Price$500
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD: 5 July 1878 original two-page autographed manuscript letter on Government House, Melbourne letterhead, to Hugh Gibson, from the Victorian Governor, Sir George Bowen, "I desire to add the expression of my own deep sense of your a
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THE WRECK OF THE LOCH ARD: 5 July 1878 original two-page autographed manuscript letter on Government House, Melbourne letterhead, to Hugh Gibson, from the Victorian Governor, Sir George Bowen, "I desire to add the expression of my own deep sense of your admirable conduct. Lady Bowen and I will be very glad to see Mrs Gibson and yourself, and Miss Carmichael, at the Government House, if you will call on us on your next visit to Melbourne...."

Estimate$300 - $500
Orig. Starting Price$240
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