Brett and Burley Family records
Collection
Accession number
M 946
Date
1913-1970
Abstract
Diaries, photographs and letters relating principally to Cyril Brett and his brothers Arthur and Leslie.
Scope and content
This collection relates to three sons of Arthur Brett and Matilda Ross, a pioneering family who managed Beaufort Station for Arthur's uncle Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer, before walking away from the property after the 1902 (Federation) drought. Included is an extensive collection of diaries, photographs and correspondence kept by Cyril Brett describing his experiences and that of his brothers while serving during the First World War.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 6 series
Description
4 archival boxes
Access restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Copyright status
Multiple copyright statuses.
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
Preferred citation
M 946, Brett and Burley Family Records, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland.