Dunbar and Boyle Family collection

Letter from Frances Buss, headmistress of North London Collegiate School for Ladies to unidentified recipient. She explains the reason why the recipient's daughter is inelligible to sit for the Senior, Cambridge.

Letter from Jane Dunbar in London, to her mother Jane. She expects to leave England on the "Ballaarat" on the 31st. Letter is incomplete.

Letter from Jane Dunbar in Queensland, to her mother Jane in England. She asks that her mother have some dress lengths made up, and to have Aggie or Auntie bring them out with them.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, Queensland to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She describes the local wildlife and her work at the school.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, Queensland to her mother Jane Dunbar, in England. She has obtained a parrot for Harry's birthday present, visited a homestead at Moorooboola; the rainy season is over, the weather is glorious.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, Queensland to her sister Daisie in England. She is anxious to hear how Daisie went in her examinations and describes life at the school.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. She has had a pleasant holiday break with Miss Bertram, the weather is very hot.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, to "my dear people" in England. It is six months since she left, the parrot screeches & screams. She describes the countryside and price of fruit.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Girls Grammar School Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. Time is going quickly, Miss Bertam is now French Mistress, they are to live in the Boys school.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Boys Grammar School, Maryborough to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She is boarding at the Boys school, the garden is lovely. She describes her daily routine and asks about family at home.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Boys Grammar School, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. She hopes the money she sent has arrived and discusses the difficulties with Miss Darling.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Boys Grammar School, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. She describes the life in Queensland with mosquitos, flies, lizards and snakes.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Boys Grammar School, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. She wishes them an early Merry Christmas, she is feeling tired as the end of term comes up.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Boys Grammar School, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. She encloses money, but finds it hard to make ends meet, she would like her sister Aggie to come to stay.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Rockhampton to her family in England. She is staying with Miss Bertram's sister over Christmas, they came by steamer, the weather is very hot.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She describes the fruit and vegetables available, she hopes her sister Aggie is getting better.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, c/o Mrs Albion, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. The school term has begun, Miss Bertram has started a private school in the town, the rector Mr Eva has been a great friend to them both.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, c/o Mrs Albion, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar in England. The weather has been very hot and wet, the headmaster has been dismissed, Miss Darling has been causing difficulties.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She has changed accommodation, Miss Bertram has more pupils, and they have ordered furniture.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She wishes Aggie would visit, and hopes to ask for a raise next month.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her sister Daisy in England. She wishes her belated birthday greetings, and asks about her lessons.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She regrets Aggie will not be visiting, as her salary is to be increased, she will send some money home.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She will send them some views of the area. She is spending a few days with her students at Pialba on the coast.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She asks for them to order some books for her, she is working very long hours.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She wishes them a happy Xmas and New Year, she is trying to stay cool.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. The weather has been very stormy and humid, it has been two years since she left England, they had a quiet Christmas celebration.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She is sending a passage warrant for her sister Aggie to stay with her in Queensland.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She has been unwell, but is recovering, she sends money she owes.

Letter from Miss Bertram, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to Jane Dunbar in England. She thanks her for the book and wishes her seasons greetings.

Letter from Aggie Dunbar, Queensland to her parents in England. Aggie is staying with her sister Jane Dunbar, Jane finished the letter.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She has been unwell, but is recovering, she sends money she owes.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Boyle, in England. She has sent a letter containing money, she is engaged to Robert Boyle.

Letter from Jane Dunbar, Ferry Street, Maryborough, to her parents Jane and Lewis Dunbar, in England. She discusses her impending marriage to Robert Boyle.
 

Letter from Robert John Boyle, Maryborough, to his prospective father-in-law, Lewis Dunbar in England. He asks for permission to marry his daughter Jane.

Letter from Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar), to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She describes her baby Robert and apologises for not sending the money she owes.

Letter from Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar), Goondoon via Bundaberg, to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She thanks her money for the money received, and discusses Jim's financial situation.

Silk embroidered postcard, "Right is Might" from Andrew Skerman, 5th Field Artillery Brigade, France to his siblings Jim and Jessie. He writes that they are close to the firing line.

Silk embroidered postcard, from Andrew Skerman, 5th Field Artillery Brigade, France to his brother Jim. He writes that the mail is irregular, and work is going on as usual in the wagon lines.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, Signal School 26 Camp, Larkhill to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. He describes the countryside and is sending photographs.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, to his cousin Vera in England. He wishes he could be with her to play with her, in the holidays.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, in France to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. The rain makes conditions difficult, his dugout is quite dry and comfortable.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, in France to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. He has seen Jack Collin who is looking very thin. They are in a French village that had never met Australians before.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, in Agimont, Belgium to his cousin Vera in England. He has not had any mail for a while, it is raining every day.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, in Aberdeen, Scotland to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. He is visiting Jean, he have her a handbag.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, in Belgium to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. He is going to ask Jean to marry him, and have her join him in Australia.

Letter from Jane Boyle, Maroondan, Queensland to her son Lewis Boyle. She has received his letters, his brother Robin is due home shortly.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, Havre France, to his grandmother Jane Dunbar in England. He will be visiting shortly, before going to Aberdeen to see Jean.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, Aberdeen, to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, in England. He has proposed to Jean, they are to be married in three days time.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, Hurdcott, to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, England. His unit has been picked to march before the King on Anzac Day.

Letter from Gunner Lewis Boyle, Aberdeen, to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, in England. He and Jean are preparing to leave on 6th August from Tillbury.

Letter from Lewis Boyle, At Sea, SS Katoomba to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, England. He and Jean have been at sea 3 days, there are about 300 soldiers with wives onboard, as well as young babies & children.

Letter from Jean Boyle, At Sea, SS Katoomba to her husband's grandmother Jane Dunbar, England. They have been at sea six days, she describes their activities during the journey.

Letter from Lewis Boyle, At Sea, SS Katoomba to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, England. They are rounding the Cape of Good Hope and will land at Durban the next day.

Letter from Robin Boyle, H.M. Factory, Avonmouth to his cousins in Hemel Hempstead, England. His friend Douglas der Guson has been killed, the chemists he had been working with had been affected by the gas they were making, one died.

Letter from Robin Boyle, Avonmouth, to his grandmother Jane Dunbar, England. He is preparing to return to Australia, he continues to correspond with Miss Braddon.

Letter from Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar), Maroondan, Queensland to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She discusses the weather, Jean is pregnant.

Letter from Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar), Auburn, to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. She has received the papers she sent and likes very much the sermon she gave Lewis.

Letter from Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar), Auburn via Maroondan, to her mother Jane Dunbar in England. Jean has given birth to a little girl on 21st June, Dorothy Edith.

Tent erected on land near the Burnett River, 12 miles from Gin Gin, property of Robert and Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar).

Copy print of tent erected on land near the Burnett River, 12 miles from Gin Gin, property of Robert and Jane Boyle (nee Dunbar).

Studio portrait postcard of Lewis Charles Boyle, of the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, c1918 in military uniform, with bandolier and slouch hat.

Enlarged copy print of Lewis Charles Boyle, of the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, in military uniform with his wife Jean.

Copy print of Jim Hancock and Lewis Boyle in WWI uniform.

Copy print of Dunbar and Boyle family in England.

Rear: left to right, Sis Dunbar, Lewis Boyle, Jeanie & cousin Clara. Centre: Henry, Kenneth. Front: Alex Beatrice, Jack, Doreen, Ena.

Studio portrait of Gunner Lewis Boyle, of the 3rd Field Artillery Brigade, seated, with riding crop and wearing military uniform.

Report for Miss Jane Dunbar from Buxton Lodge School, Rothesay Road, Luton.

Printed list of pupils who obtained certificates and prizes from Buxton Lodge Collegiate School, Luton.

Report for Miss Jane Dunbar from North London Collegiate School for Girls.

4th Australian Divisional Artillery memento card, 1919. Illustrated by H.H. Chappel

11th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, Xmas Card 1918. Sent by Lewis Charles Boyle to "All at the nursery". Illustrated by H.H. Chappel.