William and Benjamin Ingham papers

Series 1: Correspondence (1915)

Series number
1
Series title
Correspondence
Date
1915
Scope and content

This series of letters reveals the story of William 'Bill' Ingam from when he enlists with the First AIF in April 1915 and follows him on board SS Shropshire with the 9th Infantry Battalion, his arrival in Egypt, and his departure for the Dardanelles and Mudros Island.

[Items 29901/1 - 29901/10]

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Description
8 letters
1 telegram
Additional format
Digital copies available
System of arrangement
Chronological
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19481 O/S
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Series 2: Correspondence (1916)

Series number
2
Series title
Correspondence
Date
1916
Scope and content

This series of letters continue the story of William 'Bill' Ingham with the 9th and later 49th Infantry Battalions and the enlistment of his younger brother Benjamin 'Ben' in September 1915 who sailed for the Middle East with the 15th Infantry Battalion, having just turned 18 the previous July. Ben was transferred to the 47th Infantry Battalion and both soldiers proceeded with their units to France.

The brothers unsuccessfuly requested to be assigned to the same Battalion but they served close by to each other. In August 1916 Ben was severely effected by neurasthenia as a result of high-explosive shelling and is evacuated to hospital. After convalescing he is considered unfit for active service and is to be returned home to Australia.

[Items 29901/11 - 29901/52]

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Ingham, Benjamin Joseph, 1897-1959 ;
Andrews, Lucie Mary ;
Stevenson, William Edward, 1894-1968
Description
35 letters ;
2 telegrams ;
5 postcards
Additional format
Digital copies available
System of arrangement
Chronological
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19481 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
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Series 3: Correspondence (1917)

Series number
3
Series title
Correspondence
Date
1917
Scope and content

This series of letters tell of the return of Benjamin Ingham home to Australia after becoming seriously ill; and the fate of his older brother William 'Bill' Ingham who died of shrapnel wounds 1 February 1917 and buried at Dernancourt. Included are many items of condolence.

[Items 29901/53 - 29901/67]

Author / Creator
Ingham, Benjamin Joseph, 1897-1959
Stevenson, William Edward, 1894-1968
Description
13 letters ;
2 cards ;
1 telegram
Additional format
Digital copies available
System of arrangement
Chronological
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19481 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
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Series 4: Correspondence (1918-1920)

Series number
4
Series title
Correspondence
Date
1918-1920
Scope and content

This series of letters includes correspondence from William Stevensen who was serving with the 11th Field Artillery Brigade, a friend of the Ingham family; formal correspondence from the Australian Military Forces, and unmatched envelopes retained by the family.

[Envelopes Items 29901/73 - 29901/81]

Author / Creator
Stevenson, William Edward, 1894-1968
Lean, James Malcolm, 1878-1931 ;
Ralph, Edgar Maurice, 1876-1950
Description
5 letters ;
9 envelopes
Additional format
Digital copies available
System of arrangement
Chronological
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19481 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
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Series 5: Diary (1916-1917)

Series number
5
Series title
Diary
Date
1916-1917
Scope and content

Diary of Sergeant William 'Bill' John Ingham, 49th Infantry Battalion, detailing his service from the time of his enlistment in 1915, training in Egypt, and life in the trenches France, the last entry is for 27 January 1917. William Ingham died of wounds, 1 February 1917 at Dernancourt.

[Item 29901/82]

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Description
1 diary (58 pages)
Additional format
Digital copy available
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19482 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.
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Series 6: Photographs (1900-1915)

Series number
6
Series title
Photographs
Date
1900-1915
Scope and content

Three photographs relating to the Ingham family of Toowoomba, and of brothers William and Benjamin Ingham who served during the First World War.

[Items 29901/83 - 29901/85]

Description
3 photographs (black & white)
Additional format
Digital copies available
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OMOSBOX Box 19482 O/S
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Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.

Items in this series:

Photograph (1900-1915)

Unit ID
29901/83
Item title
Photograph
Date
1900-1915
Scope and content

Unidentified photograph, inscribed on rear "Mr/s G. Ingham, 2nd house from 'Australian Hotel', Neil St. Toowoomba". Most likely to be of Mr Gilbert Ingham, who was a baker in Toowomba.

Description
1 photograph (cabinet card)

Photograph (1913-1915)

Unit ID
29901/84
Item title
Photograph
Date
1913-1915
Scope and content

Studio portrait possibly of brothers William and Benjamin Ingham. Inscribed on rear 'To Dear Auntie with love from Essie & Charlie'.

Description
1 photographic postcard (blac & white)

Photograph (1905-1910)

Unit ID
29901/85
Item title
Photograph
Date
1905-1910
Scope and content

Unidentified school photograph, showing pupils of classes I, II & III, most likely to be in Toowoomba.

Description
1 photograph (mounted on card)
Additional format
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Series 7: Postcards (1915-1919)

Series number
7
Series title
Postcards
Date
1915-1919
Scope and content

This series of postcards principally relate to the overseas service of brothers William and Benjamin Ingham during the First World War. One item shows a photograph of the original grave site of William Ingham, who died of wounds 1 February 1917.

[Items 29901/87 - 29901/107]

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Ingham, Benjamin Joseph, 1897-1959
Description
22 postcards
Additional format
Digital copies available
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19482 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright
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Series 8: Greeting cards (1915-1919)

Series number
8
Series title
Greeting cards
Date
1915-1919
Scope and content

This series contains a small miscellany of cards received by the Ingham family during the First World War.

[Items 29901/6; 29901/108 - 29901/109]

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Description
4 greeting cards
Additional format
Digital copies available
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19481 O/S ; Box 19482 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use for personal research and study. For other uses see https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/understanding-copyright

Items in this series:

Greeting card (1915)

Unit ID
29901/6
Item title
Greeting card
Date
1915
Scope and content

Greeting card from William Ingham to his mother, sent from Egypt, on active service, it includes a poem titled 'Loving Greeting to my dear Mother'.

Author / Creator
Ingham, William John, 1894-1917
Description
1 greeting card
Additional format
Digital copy available

Greeting card (1916)

Unit ID
29901/110
Item title
Greeting card
Date
1916
Scope and content

Xmas 1916 card from Mr & Mrs A.C. Thompson, Canterbury. Included is newspaper clipping entitled 'On the wallaby track' published in The Truth, Brisbane, 9 August 1925, p.1

Description
1 greeting card
Additional format
Digital copies available

Greeting card (1919)

Unit ID
29901/108
Item title
Greeting card
Date
1919
Scope and content

Card illustrating theatres of war, 1916-1919

Description
1 greeting card
Additional format
Digital copy available

Souvenir card (1919)

Unit ID
29901/109
Item title
Souvenir card
Date
1919
Scope and content

Souvenir card 4th Australian Divisional Artillery.

Description
1 card
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Series 9: Miscellaneous papers (1915-1921)

Series number
9
Series title
Miscellaneous papers
Date
1915-1921
Scope and content

This series contains miscellaneous items including newspaper clippings, sympathy cards, catalogues for ordering wreaths, and railway tickets, relating to the service of brothers William and Benjamin Ingham during the First World War.

Description
3 newspaper clippings ;
4 cards ;
2 tickets ;
4 catalogues
Additional format
Digital copies available
System of arrangement
Chronological
Locate
OMOSBOX Box 19482 O/S
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access
Conditions of use
You are free to use without permission. Please attribute the State Library of Queensland.
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(1 digital)