Matthew Frederick Hampson collection

Letter written by Matthew Frederick Hampson, in France to his brother Norman Victor Hampson, in Bundaberg. He writes that he does not want his bicycle to be sold, as he will need it when he returns. He mentions other soldiers from Bundaberg that are serving with him and the pelting they are getting from the shells.

Photographic postcard showing Norman Victor (Pat) Hampson (1902-1977) and another, seated on a racing bicycle. Norman Hampson is wearing a competition sash and three medals.

Photographic postcard and studio portrait of Private Matthew Frederick Hampson, prior to embarking for England with the 31st Infantry Battalion.

Souvenir postcard entitled 'Everlasting silver leaves from Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa'. Sent by Private Matthew Hampson while enroute to England, to his brother Norman in Bundaberg. The postcard contains pressed leaves, embossed 'To my dear brother, with kind regards, from South Africa.'

A humorous postcard sent from Matthew (Fred) Hampson, in England to his brother Norman (Vic) in Bundaberg. On the rear he writes of how cold it is, making his nose run, and quips that there are plenty of 'flying machines' there, he will try and bring one back.

Souvenir postcard of the troopship 'Demosthenes' posted from Sydney by Private Matthew Hampson to his brother William Hampson, Bundaberg. Hampson is departing for service overseas with the 12th Reinforcements for the 31st Infantry Battalion, AIF.

Field service post card from Private Matthew Hampson, on active service, to his brother William Hampson, Bundaberg.

Photographic postcard and studio portrait of Private Matthew Frederick Hampson, seated left with two others, prior to embarking for France, 1917.

Colourised, mounted studio portrait of Matthew Frederick Hampson seated on racing bicycle alongside a victory trophy. A postcard copy is included.

Mounted photograph, featuring Private Matthew Frederick Hampson and another in a rickshaw whilst on shore leave, in South Africa, enroute to England, 1917. A postcard copy is included.

Studio portrait of the wedding party for the marriage of Matthew Frederick Hampson and his bride Bella Belinda Dobe.

Studio portrait of Private Matthew Frederick Hampson with his two children, Theo, b.1912 and Thelma, b.1915, taken prior to his departure for overseas in December 1916. Theo is dressed in a soldier's uniform, Thelma as a nurse.

Portrait of Matthew Hampsons children, Thelma and Theo Hampson, undated.

Hampson family home, Walla Street, Bundaberg, sited between Woongarra and Bourbong Streets, on the eastern side.

James and Charlotte Hampson, parents of Matthew Frederick Hampson.

Charlotte Hampson, mother of Matthew Frederick Hampson, with her pet collie dog.

From left: William Hampson, older brother of Matthew Frederick Hampson; with nephews Reginald Hampson; John Hampson, and at front Paul Hampson, great nephew.

Newspaper clipping titled 'Comrade's tribute, to a fallen soldier' which reproduces letters of condolence regarding the death of Matthew Hampson received by his wife Bella. Published in the Bundaberg Mail, 20 December 1917.

Unsourced newspaper article referring to news of the death of Private Matthew Frederick Hampson, received by the mayor of Bundaberg, Alderman R. Ruddell.