Moncrieff and Jenkyn Family Papers

Diary in which Jack Moncrieff described life on his property, a 4,000 acre farm outside Mitchell.

Diary in which Jack Moncrieff described life on his property, a 4,000 acre farm outside Mitchell, including treatment of prickly pear.

Lieutenant John Bain Moncrieff's service medals, housed in a wooden and glass case.

The collection includes the standard First World War set: the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Also included is the Next-of-Kin Memorial Medal [bronze plaque] sent to John Bain Moncrieff's parents.

John Bain Moncrieff's commission as Second Lieutenant, Land Forces, appointed 27th May 1916.

Cardboard cylinder posted to John Moncrieff's parents. It contains a commemorative scroll and short open letter from King George V to remember those who gave their lives in World War 1.

Formal portrait photograph of John Bain Moncrieff wearing his uniform.

Letter from Jack Moncrieff, aged 15 years, to his father, written from Port Pirie, and describing his life on route to South Africa aboard the barque 'Bankfields'.

Letter from Jack Moncrieff to his parents from the Light Horse Camp, Enoggera. He reports that he volunteered to be part of the regimental machine gun section, and that he now has a suitable horse. He describes the other three men in his new permanent section, Tom Walker #143  Norman Budden #54 and Harry Bunton #98  Jack gives his father some advice about stock management on his property.

Farewell letter from Jack to his parents, from the camp in Sydney, two days before departure on the 'Persic'.

Letter from Jack to his parents, from the Australian Light Horse camp in Ma'adi, Egypt. He describes the journey as hot but calm, with a stop in Aden for coal, then Suez and Port Said. He describes preparations in anticipation of Turkish engagement along the canal, and disembarkation in Alexandria. His offers detailed description of Cairo streets, and the Egyptian countryside and people. Jack is part of No. 120 C Squadron, 5th Light Horse, 2nd Brigade A.I.F.

Postcard depicting Aden, Steamer Port Barracks, from Jack to his mother Isabella, letting her know that he is okay and that he enjoyed the trip.

Postcard depticting Aden Camp, Tanks from Jack to his sister Amy, letting her know that he is doing well.

Letter from Jack to his parents, from the Australian Light Horse camp in Ma'adi, Egypt, in which he describes a wonderful Sunday service conducted by a Presbyterian minister attached to the Brigade, and talks about the cold weather. He reports that he accepted a position in the Machine Gun Section and will soon leave C Company.

Letter from Jack to his father, from the Australian Light Horse camp in Ma'adi, Egypt, describing a trip by train then tram to the Pyramids and the Sphinx. He reports drilling with the Machine Gun Section, and a chance meeting with an old friend Olive Haynes a nurse.

Letter from Jack to his parents, from the 5th Light Horse camp in Ma'adi, Egypt, expressing joy in receiving mail for the first time in three months. He is glad they went to Redcliffe and took a break from the property at Mitchell, and that the property manager Seary appears to be acting decently. He reports a trip to see the Pyramids and Sphinx, and various other amusements.

Letter from Jack to his father, from Ma'adi, Egypt, reporting a bout of gastric influenza, and a visit from the exiled Bishop of Jerusalem, who preached a morning service held on the Ma'adi tennis courts.

Letter from Jack, in Ma'adi, Egypt to his sister Katherine (Kits), hoping she had a good time in Redcliffe, and refers to a girl called Ciss to whom he writes. He talks about a photo he just sent to their mother, of himself and Tom Walker on camels in front of the Sphinx, and describes a standard issue field service postcard.

Letter from Jack, to his sister Katherine (Kitty) from the English Winter Hotel, Helouan-Les-Bains. Jack negotiated three days rest leave after hospitalisation with a bout of measles and bad throat. He describes the hotel, one of about a dozen largely deserted as a result of the war, and asks about goings-on at home.

Letter from Jack, in Ma'adi, Egypt, to his sister Amy (Bill), glad that she had a good time in Redcliffe. He talks about the local children, the Pyramids and other sites of antiquity, and riding donkeys along the Nile. He also describes the 'Summer Training' program which involves parade, stables, marching, ambush and mock battles.

Letter from Jack, in Ma'adi, Egypt, to his father, expressing concern about the drought at home. He describes in detail a trip to the Citadel of the Dead City, and talks about the Sultan of Eqypt. He also sees the mosque, hospital, detention barracks, a military museum and a panoramic view of Cairo from the battle-mounted terraces.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, from a hospital ship in the Aegean Sea. He has been evacuated from Gallipoli with dysentery. He was 18 weeks in the firing line without a break, and although ill, has enjoyed a bath and is expecting to reach Alexandria the next evening, diverted to Egypt because the hospitals on Lemnos were full.

Letter from Jack to his father, written from the No. 3 Auxillery, 1st General Hospital in Heliopolis, where Jack was evacuated sick. In the letter he describes his Gallipoli experiences, and his feelings when under Turkish fire or engaged in sniping.

Letter from Jack to his mother from the Ras-el Tin Convalescent Home, Alexandria. He describes his recovery, and the palace, mosque and other buildings and businesses in the local area.

Letter from Jack to his mother, from the Ras-el Tin Convalescent Home, Alexandria, reporting that he finally received mail - nine letters. He explains that he has been suffering from serious dysentery, blames his bad teeth for it, and has arranged for some extractions and a new plate to be fitted.

Letter from Jack, from the Ras-el Tin Convalescent Home, Alexandria to his mother, to tell her that his dental work was a painful experience. His extractions left his gums sore and delayed the fitting of a new plate. He worries about not finding anything worth buying as Christmas presents for the family, so sends money instead.

Letter from Jack, from the Ras-el Tin Convalescent Home, Alexandria, to his sister Katherine (Kitty), still convalescing but soon to be returned to his section. He remarks on the lovely weather, good food and feels pity for his compatriots at Gallipoli.

Letter from Jack, from the Ras-el Tin Convalescent Home, Alexandria to his father, praising the treatment at the hospital, and the home where he is still convalescing. He asks how things are going at home on the property Strathalbyn outside Mitchell, and comments on the wavering position of Greece, expresses faith in Lord Kitchener and predicts that ultimately the Allies will prevail.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, to report that he has moved camps to the Ghezerih Overseas Base Camp M.E.F. The new location is outside Cairo on the road to the Pyramids, on land formed from Nile mud, so the dust is thick. There is some confusion about whether Jack should be at the A.I.F. camp in Ma'adi or the M.E.F. Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.

Letter from Jack, at Ma'adi, Egypt to his sister Katherine (Kits), rejoicing in the arrival of 25 letters and a number of parcels. He gladly received a photograph of his parents, and letters from various friends and acquaintances. He recounts a night on the town with Charlie Duchatel, hero of his Machine Gun Section, and encounters other 'Peninsula' men and some Mitchell boys.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, back with the Machine Gun Section, 5th Light Horse, Ma-adi. He finally receives his delayed mail - 25 letters, and a number of parcels. He also talks about old friends from home whom he meets or finds around the camps or in the town.

Letter from Jack, at Ma'adi, Egypt to his mother Isabella, in which he recounts his Christmas Day. He received letters and parcels from home, and all soldiers were issued with their Christmas billies, packed with comfort fund gifts. He comments on the evacuation of Gallipoli and notes that some of the hospital ships sailed directly from the Peninsula to England.

Letter from Jack to his sister Katherine (Kits) from Bungalow Hospital, Ma'adi, thanking her for the socks and explaining that he was sent to hospital with bronchitis. He talks about the letters he has received and letters contained in the billies issued for Christmas.

Letter from Jack to his father Samuel, from G Ward, No. 2 Australian General Hospital, Ghezireh Palace Hospital, Cairo, reporting that he has been struck down again with dysentery, and is disappointed that he cannot leave with his regiment.

Letter from Jack from No. 2 Australian General Hospital, Ghezireh Palace Hospital, Cairo to his mother Isabella saying that he is recovering well, and caught up with his friend, nurse Olive Haynes. His regiment has now left Ma'adi with their horses. He hopes the drought at home has broken.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, to tell her that he was shifted quarters to the Al Fayal Convalescent Home in Helouan.

Letter from Jack to his mother, Isabella telling her that he continues to recover well and is having a lazy time at the Al Fayal Convalescent Home. He describes an average day at the Home, and expresses hope that the drought will break in Queensland.

Letter from Jack to his father Samuel, explaining that he has recovered and is now back with his regiment, the 5th Light Horse in Ma'adi. He is glad that the drought at home has broken, and asks how the bore and pumping plant at Strathalbyn coped with the drought.

Letter from Jack, in Cairo, Egypt, to his mother Isabella, describing some social outings in Cairo and a trip to the pyramids and tombs. He alludes to imminent departure from the Ma'adi camp and asks his parents to omit identifying place names from their correspondence until he says they can include his location.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, reporting that the 5th Light Horse has moved camp, and that he has been selected to return to Cairo to attend a three-week course of instruction at a Machine Gun school.

Letter from Jack to his father Samuel, reporting very good results so far as he proceeds through the instructional course. He will be recommended for an instructor's job at the school, which means promotion if he is successful, although he would rather go with his regiment. Jack also describes an enchanting moonlit drive to see the Sphinx.

Letter from Jack, at Imperial School of Instruction, Zeitoun, to his mother Isabella, describing how he was approached at the completion of his machine gun course to consider staying on as an instructor. He compliments his friend Duchatel on his commission.

Letter from Jack to his parents, explaining a mix-up in which the authorities listed him as a casualty and advised his family. He reports that he is now an acting-corporal attached to the instructional staff of the Machine Gun School, and talks about meeting a Mrs Connor from Sydney, who was in Egypt to tend the grave of one of her two sons in the A.I.F. His week in Cairo involved touring and dinner with Mrs Connor and some nurses before commencement of another machine gun course.

Letter from Jack to his parents, describing his first week at the Imperial School of Instruction - long but interesting days talking about the gun. He also describes a Saturday day visiting mosques and the Old Wall of Cairo with Mrs Connor and others, and a Sunday visit to the Barrage. He recounts some social outings with an old friend Godfrey Wakelin.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella from the Imperial School of Instruction where he is now (Cpl 120 5 L.H.) Machine Gun Staff, Zeitoun. He recounts the second week of the course and describes a dust storm - the season of the Khamseen. He also reports saying goodbye to Mrs Connor, and an incident in which his friend Godfrey was robbed.

Letter from Jack to his parents to say that he completed his first course as an instructor, and was looking forward to an Easter Sunday service, then some rest at the English Winter Hotel at Helouan after another bout of dysentery. His friend Godfrey Wakelin returned to his unit and would soon receive a commission.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, describing the comforts of the hotel, and anticipating a big Anzac Day service at the Anzac Hotel then a procession out to the cemetary at Old Cairo for the laying of wreaths. Also planned are sports at all the camps and a concert at the Hospital.

Letter from Jack to his parents, reporting his delight in receiving a lot of delayed mail. He wonders how the duststorms will affect the next machine gun course, as instruction takes place in sheds with matting roofs but no sides. He comments on how interesting and useful the instructing work is.

Letter from Jack to his father Samuel, expressing concern about the continued drought, and recent trouble with the property manager. He agrees with his father that selling the property might be a better option if it cannot be sufficiently maintained, especially with the challenge of prickly pear.

Letter from Jack to his parents, expressing pleasure in receiving a commission, and describing the circumstances in which it was offered and administrated. 13th Brigade offered him the commission in their Machine Gun Company and he travelled across the sand to the 13th Brigade camp to report for duty.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, glad that mail has arrived from home. He describes the countryside as hilly and fertile, a vast contrast to Egypt. He reports seeing other acquaintances from Mitchell.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, complaining about the extreme heat, and relating progress of the current machine gun course, and some social activities. He remembers the Mitchell show and races.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, from a transport ship at sea. Jack is glad to have left the extreme heat and dust storms of Egypt, which made decamping for embarkation a challenge. He marvels at the privileges afforded to officers, and is enjoying his new rank.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella, from somewhere in France, to say that he arrived safely after three days journey through lovely French countryside. He mentions his billet, 15 miles from the Front, and expresses sadness at the death of Kitchener.

Postcard from Jack to his sister Katherine (Kits), letting her know that he is okay and moving around a lot in cold but glorious country.

Letter from Jack to his parents, in the trenches on his birthday. He is in charge of two machine guns about half a mile apart. He talks about his batman, and his tiny dugout.

Letter from Jack to his mother Isabella to let her know he is still alive. He describes the wet weather and slippery trenches and hopes the 'Big Push' happens soon.

Letter from Jack to his father Samuel, in which he describes 19 days in the trenches, 12 in the supports or second line and the rest in the firing line. The enemy repeatedly tried to knock out the concrete gun position which Jack had ordered built, but they were successfully repelled. Jack describes the work of raiding parties, some of the strategy behind machine gun engagement, and experiences with bombs and aerial torpedoes. Once relieved, Jack led the Company by the best route to the town, then onto a train and a 15 mile march to their village and billets.

Postcard depicting La Place Gambetta, Amiens, France, from Jack to his mother Isabella, letting her know that he is safe in billets for the moment.

Letter from Jack to his parents, describing fine weather, lovely churches and wildflowers. He reports a great deal of route marching, and describes his accommodation and his new batman. Mail from home has been scarce as it does not seem to reach him.

Postcard from Jack to Amy (Bill), a patriotic card issued to all soldiers and featuring a photograph of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.

Postcard depicting the Cathedral, Amiens, France, from Jack to his parents, saying that he is okay, but the Company has moved into position for the 'big push'. He appreciates seeing the latest aeroplanes, guns and other apparatus of war. Food is still plentiful, although the nearby town is very damaged, and he refers to Pozieres, or 'what was once Pozieres'.

Letter from Jack to his parents, letting them know he survived the 'Big Push', and would not return to the Front for a few weeks. His Company had few casualties, and he was detailed for indirect fire, over hills and valleys onto unseen targets such as enemy roads and communications. He and his men occupied old German dugouts.

Two undated envelopes.

Letter from the Australian War Memorial in reply to an enquiry by Jack's father Reverend S.S. Moncrieff, to confirm that the War Memorial holds Jack's letters.

Letter to Miss Katherine Moncrieff, to thank her for the opportunity to copy Jack's letters.

A description of many of the cemetaries overseas in which Australians - including those whose names can never now be known - are buried'. Prepared under instructions from the Minister of State for Defence, Senator G. F. Pearce.

Subtitled "with the Australians and New Zealanders in the Great War on land and sea" - a short history of Australia's involvement in the First World War.

A soldier's anthology of Australian involvement in the Middle East during the First World War.

Supplement published as The Sunday Mail Color magazine. A pictorial history of the Gallipoli campaign.

John, an Itinerancy of the Unseen World, Volume 1. Written in Killarney, Queensland, 1921

John, an Itinerancy of the Unseen World, Volume 2. Written in Killarney South, Queensland, 1921.

John, an Itinerancy of the Unseen World, Volume 3. Written in Killarney South, Queensland, 1921

Zaebal. The notebook also contains several poems.

The Bush Dweller. Written in Mitchell, Queensland.

Little Stephen, Other Stories and Baby Talk. The notebook is inscribed "Dedicated to Theodore and Jack by their affectionate father, 1892. S.S. Moncrieff".

The book contains sketches of personalities connected with the Australian wool trade and is inscribed "From E.P. Pearce to Thomas T. Jenkyn June 1934".

Containing 62 physical, political, historical & commercial maps & diagrams; 17 relief model maps; name index; 10 portraits of Australian navigators & explorers; 60 views of the world.

This red & black cloth covered atlas has been 'well used', several pages are loose and includes a number of student tracings and notes. It has been loosely covered in brown paper

Inscribed "Thomas Jenkyn, St. Pauls Rectory".

Published Sydney: Rydges Business Journal, 1934. The pamphlet is stamped "Thomas T. Jenkyn, National Bank Chambers Brisbane, Stock & Share Broker".

Dedicated to "those who took part in the Battle of Australia, particularly the gallant airmen".

Report of the Society of the Friends of St. George's and the Descendants of the Knights of the Garter.

Report of the Society of the Friends of St. George's and the Descendants of the Knights of the Garter

Booklet titled 'The Red Cross Story' featuring a selection of features compiled by Mrs E G Swan.

Handwritten notes forming a biography of Samuel Stevenson Moncrieff, written by one of his children.

Biographies of Samuel Stevenson Moncrieff, Isabella Moncrieff, Theodore Edward Luttrell Moncrieff, John Bain Moncrieff, Kathleen Mary Moncrieff, Amy Lea Jenkyn.

Power of attorney assigned by Alexander Hay Batchelor, of Bardon to Donald Leslie Gregg Stewart of Taringa.

Memorandum and articles of association made under The Companies Acts, 1931-1955 for Glenmuir Pty Ltd, Arthur Frederick Mott and Nancy Bell Mott of Glenmuir, Pittsworth.

Power of attorney assigned by Thomas Walter Webb,marine engineer of Woodville, Street, Hendra to Marie Bernadette Webbof the same address.

Folder of documents relating to the estate of Marion Jenkyn, it includes a copy of her last will and testament, the executor's summary and other related correspondence.

Tom [Thomas] and Jumbo his Aberdeen [dog]

Family group including Amy Lea Jenkyn (nee Moncrieff), standing second on the right.

Amy Lea Jenkyn (nee Moncrieff)

Tour group with a view of Florence and the River Arno in the background. On the rear is stamped "The Michelangelo Square, Foto O Binazxi" and "Souvenir Florence, Italy".

Tour group gathered on a stone bridge, Queenstown, New Zealand. The image is mounted in cardboard folder, advertising 'Kelvin photo service', Queenstown.

Studio portrait of a clergyman, taken in Bundaberg, Queensland. It is signed: Yours sincerely, Gerald, Brisbane. The image is mounted in a cardboard folder with interleaved tissue paper.

Studio portrait of Amy Lea Jenkin, taken by Park Lane Studios. The image is mounted in a cardboard folder, interleaved with tissue paper.

Very early photograph of the Queen Victorial Memorial, London with Buckingham Palace in the background.

Postcards retained by the Jenkins and Moncrieff families from friends and family members.

Folder of miscelleneous correspondence including letters written to Amy Jenkin, Brisbane from the Friends of St George's, The Curfew Tower, Windsor Castle, in relation to her application for Life Membership and donation. In return the have supplied an illustrated Certificate of enrollment, and a badge to wear if ever she was to visit the castle.
Other items include:
Receipt of goods auctioned in June 1937 by Isles, Love & Co
Receipt for a Vanguard motor car purchased by T T Jenkyn in 1956
Letter written by P Alroe, chairman Brisbane Stock Exchange, to C Morely, the Stock Exchange, London introducing Thomas Jenkyn who would be visiting England for five months.
List of ships, arrival and departures.

Copy of Certificate of Death for Thomas Lewis Harris Jenkyn, age 63

Certificate admitting Thomas Thornhill Jenkyn as an associate of the Securities Institute of Australia.

Prefect certificate awarded to Amy Moncrieff, student of The Glennie School, Toowoomba.

Certificate of service awarded to Mrs T T Jenkyn (Amy Lea Jenkyn), by the Australian Red Cross Society, for her services during the Second World War.

Stipendary Curate Licence issued to Thomas Lewis Harris Jenkyn, curate in the parish and church of St Marks Newport in the county of Monmouth.

Queensland, drivers licence issued to Amy Lea Jenkyn

Framed Certificate of Registration of Broker issued to Thomas T Jenkyn of the National Bank, Brisbane.

A sheet of poems and extracts titled 'Literature belongs to you" which includes: 'The Kangaroo' by Odgen Nash; 'Affinity' by "Rickety Kate"; extract from 'The Traveller' by John Thompson; 'Woman to man' by Judith Wright; extract from 'The Nigger of the 'Narcissus' by Joseph Conrad; extract from Bede's 'Ecclesiastical history of the Angles (672-735 A.D.)

Typed manuscript titled 'Treasure' by Kay. The main character is a man called Grosvenor who is looking for work in Brisbane. The author is most likely to have been Kathleen Moncrieff (1894-1973).

Handwritten prayer titled "The Babe", the first line begins Thee, the Good the Infinite.

Journal of daily prayers recorded by S S Moncrieff - "written to keep those who desire to pray with and for the members of their own households".

Folder of memorial cards, obituaries and letters of condolence in relation to the deaths of a number of Jenkyn & Moncrieff family members including:

Theodore Edward Lutrell Moncrieff, 18.1.1921; John Lewis Hughes Jenkyn, 1922; Canon Thomas Lewis Harris Jenkyn 15.5.1926; Alexander Bain Moncrieff, 11.4.1928; Rev. Samuel Stevenson Moncrieff,15.11.1929; Isabella Moncrieff, 9.5.1938; Marion Mayzod Jenkyn, 7.4.1959; and Kathleen Mary Moncrieff, 30.11.1973. The folder also contains 4 photographs of Kathleen Moncrieff and one of two youths in sporting gear.

Unused diary printed by Dalgety & Co, agents for White Horse whisky. Small leather bound, with pencil in spine.

Autograph book of Amy Moncrief (later Jenkyn) with signatures, quotes, poems and good wishes from family and friends.

Folder of black and white photographic reproductions, featuring places of interest in Cambridge, England

Folder of souvenir pressed flowers from Siloam and Bethlehem.

Invitation for Thomas Thornhill Jenkyn to attend a luncheon at the National Bank of Australia, Brisbane.

Souvenir menu for the Brisbane Stock Exchange annual dinner held at Lennon's Hotel, a list of attendees is included on the last page.

Souvenir colour photographic reproduction, featuring Captain Cook's cottage, Melbourne, Victoria.

Colour reproduction of a map of the African continent. A Latin title and dedication to the Duke of Burgundy appear above the map: "Africa Accurate in Imperia, Regna, Status & Populos Divisa, ad usum Serenissimi Bourgundiae Ducis".

Passage ticket issued to Mr & Mrs T Jenkyn for a return voyage from Canberra to England aboard the Orsova; passports issued to: Amy Lea Jenkyn, 1940 & 1965; Thomas Thornhill Jenkyn, 1965.

Photocopied estate map showing the location of Eldernell Avenue (now Terrace) in Hamilton in relation to Kingsford-Smith Drive and the Brisbane River.

Photographs mounted in folded greeting cards of the home built at 32 Eldernell Terrace, Hamilton.

Folder of black and white photographs taken of the interior of the house built at 32 Eldernell Terrace, Hamilton for Thomas and Amy Jenkyn in 1937.

Specifications of work and materials to be supplied for the erection of a residence at Eldernell Road (now Terrace) for Thomas Jenkyn as supplied by Charles Herbert Griffin, Architect.

Letter and statement of account for work supplied by H Ryan (builder) during the construction of the residence at Hamilton for Thomas Jenkyn.

Newspaper article titled 'For better homes' describing a home being erected in Grays Road, Hamilton, designed by Thomas Percy, architect. It includes a sketch of a half-timber Tudor themed building, featuring two stories with a twin gabled tiled roof. Published in the Brisbane Telegraph, 12 January 1937, page 22.

Newspaper article which includes a photograph of former coast watcher Yau Wiga who was the recipient of a cornea transplant after being injured during the Second World War.

Letter to Thomas Jenkyn, Hamilton, Brisbane from the Australian Red Cross Society, Melbourne, enclosing a message form and instructions so that he may write to his brother Cyril who was been interned in a prisoner of war camp, in France.

Letter to Thomas Jenkyn, Hamilton, Brisbane from the Red Cross, Geneve advising that his brother Cyril Jenkyn has been interned at Front-Stalag 122, No.1918 France. This was a civilian prisoner of war camp where in 1943 there were reported 1,903 British men, women and children, including Canadian, Australians, South Africans and one New Zealander, located at La Grande Caserne, Saint-Denis, outside Paris.

Letter to Thomas Jenkyn, Hamilton, Brisbane from the Red Cross Bureau, Brisbane advising the receipt of an airgraph [telegram?] on the subject of parcels to his brother Cyril Jenkyn, an internee in France. It includes a newspaper clipping titled 'Family link in captivity' published in the Courier Mail, 6 September 1943.

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Australian internees in occupied France, which includes Cyril Jenkyn of Hamilton, Brisbane.

Note from the Censor's Office, Brisbane to Thomas Jenkyn advising of his promotion to the position of Censor Grade V.

Newsletter titled "The Prisoner of war", vol.2 no.24 April 1944. The official journal of the Prisoners of War Department of the Red Cross and St John War Organistation, St James Palace, London. This item gives news of Red Cross parcels, reports from POW camps in Germany and Belgium and includes a number of photographs of prisoners, their activities and a pattern for knitted slippers.

An article on page 6 titled 'St Denis (France)' describes the internment camp where Cyril Jenkin was held, written after an official visit by the Red Cross in November 1943.

Telegram with original envelope, advising Thomas Jenkyn of his brother Cyril's release from the prisoner of war camp, and his current address.

Letter to Thomas Jenkyn, Hamilton, Brisbane from his brother Cyril Jenkyn, now at Shewsbury, England.

Cyril gives a detailed account of his experiences since 1939 when his wife Eileen died and he decided to leave their daughter with friends in France. He describes his stay in a village in the north of the country until being arrested in 1943 and interned in a POW camp. Cyril has since remarried, a French citizen named Rosette, who is now with him in England, his daughter now 21 resides in France.

Letter from Eileen Delarbre (nee Jenkyn) in London to her uncle Thomas Jenkyn, Hamilton, Brisbane. Eillen writes while she staying in England on her honeymoon, with her father and wife Rosette.

She encloses four black and white photographs of her wedding on 12 July 1946 to Jacques Delarbre, giving her address in France as:

E. Delarbre, Villa Claire
Avenue Marechal Foch
Roquebrunne-Cap-Martin
France

Postcard from Eileen Delarbre (nee Jenkyn) in France to her uncle Thomas and aunt Amy Jenkyn with Christmas greetings, showing a view of Monaco.

Postcard from Eileen Delarbre (nee Jenkyn) in France to her uncle Thomas and aunt Amy Jenkyn with Christmas greetings.

Clothing ration cards printed in red on cream paper, dated 1948. Issued to MM Jenkyn, Ascot and Amy Jenkyn, Hamilton by the Commonwealth of Australia.

Unused note book issued by the Australian Military Forces for use by Officers and N.C.O.'s

Booklet, of 42 pages published by the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship in Queensland.

Booklet published by the Victoria League celebrating its golden jubillee, 1927-1977; with:

• A membership card to the English Speaking Union (Queensland Branch) in the name of A.L. Jenkyn
• Newspaper clipping dated 22 September 1974, titled 'Loyalty and tradition of Victoria League' by Grace Garlic published in the Sunday Mail.
• Newspaper clipping dated 25 July 1977, titled 'The Victoria League scores half a centry' published in the Courier Mail.

Two issues of a newsletter published by The Victoria League: no.39, January 1984 and no.42, 4 October 1984.

Black and white photograph of Arthur MacArthur, aged approximately 4 years old.

Childrens book titled "My A B C" - "A Little Color Classic" illustrated, presented to Arthur MacArthur 'Somewhere in Australia' July 1942, by Marguerite L. Coughlin, R.N.

Christmas card in the shape of Santa Clause with an accompanying letter, written to Kathleen Moncrieff, St Lucia, Brisbane from Jean MacArthur, Lennons Hotel, Brisbane, thanking her for the thoughtful gift and inviting her to visit.

A child's Christmas list illustrated in coloured pencil, possibly by Arthur MacArthur.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, Brisbane by Jean MacArthur. She writes of their new home and espresses her appreciation for all Kathleen did for Arthur while they were in Brisbane; there are few homes left intact in her 'beautiful city' - Manilla where she resided before marrying Douglas MacArthur.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from young Arthur MacArthur, in Manilla. Arthur thanks Kathleen for her letter, he now has a dog called Spotty, two rabbits, some chickens and he soon hopes to have a pony.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean MacArthur. Jean writes of their new teacher Mrs Gibbons who is English and has been living in the Philippines; they are lucky to find her, there is much destruction and almost all American families have returned to the United States.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean MacArthur, in Manilla. Jean writes of how Arthur is getting along, and that he misses her. Jean enclosed money with a sample of the watch band she wishes to replace, and a request for "Queensland Exercise Books" and coloured crayons.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean MacArthur in Manilla. She advises of the arrival of the package, and everything was as desired; she also encloses a black and white photograph of Arthur MacArthur taken recently in the garden of their home.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean MacArthur in Manilla. She encloses £2 and asks that it be given to the Kindergarten Association fund for the Memorial Library to be dedicated to Miss Cochrane.

[Marion Cochrane, principal of the Kindergarten Training College, who died 6 January 1945]

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean Macarthur in Tokyo. Arthur's teacher Mrs Gibson has accompanied them to Japan, where they are living in the American Embassy; they have had difficulty in finding some children for Arthur to play with.

Christmas card sent to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Arthur MacArthur, in Tokyo. Included in the card is an embroidered handkerchief and a black and white photograph showing Arthur on a bicycle, in front of their Christmas tree.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Jean MacArthur in Tokyo. Jean thanks her for the birthday gift; it is impossible to buy anthing in Tokyo; she enloses a black and white photograph of Arthur with his dog.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane by Jean MacArthur in Tokyo. Arthur is anxiously awaiting the arrival of American children, as families are arriving to join the Army of Occupation; they have received several Australian visitors recently including Prime Minister John Curtin, General John Northcott, Sir William Webb, Justice Masefield and General Horace Robertson.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Arthur MacArthur in Tokyo. The young Arthur thanks Kathleen for sending him 'Robinson Crusoe'; they have been to Manilla for the 4th of July celebrations.

Note written to Kathleen Moncrieff by Arthur MacArthur, which probably was included in a card which is not included.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff by Jean MacArthur. She gives news of Arthur and encloses four black and white photographs taken in Japan of herself, Arthur, Ah Cheu, and Lieutenant Hogan.

Handmade and coloured Christmas card sent to Kathleen Moncrieff in Brisbane, by Arthur MacArthur, in Tokyo wishing her a Happy Xmas.

Christmas card sent to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Arthur MacArthur, in Tokyo.

Christmas card sent to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Arthur MacArthur.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff in Brisbane, from Jean MacArthur in Tokyo. She encloses two black and white photographs showing Arthur shortly after his 12 birthday.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff in Brisbane, from Jean MacArthur in Tokyo. She gives news of Arthur, who has just completed his Sixth Grade, they continue to employ Mrs Gibson; she hopes their paths may cross again.

Letter written to Kathleen Moncrieff in Brisbane, by Jean MacArthur in New York. She writes from their residence 'The Towers' of the Waldorf-Astoria and encloses two black and white photographs taken in September 1952 of Arthur, herself, Ah Cheu, Mrs Phyllis Gibbons and Colonel Bunker.

Christmas card sent to Kathleen Moncrieff, in Brisbane from Arthur MacArthur in New York.

Typescript titled "Arthur and John" written by Kathleen Moncrieff which relates the story of John Moore a young child who much admired General MacArthur, who had returned his salute in a street parade, and sent Arthur MacArthur a gift of a leather belt, pouch, and a pearl-handled knife.

Newspaper clippings / articles relating to General Douglas MacArthur, his wife Jean and son Arthur.

'Nowhere for young MacArthur's goat to go' after a goat named Tojo from Longreach was gifted to Arthur MacArthur. The Telegraph 29 April 1944

'The General and the sergeant' written by Frazier Hunt describing life of Arthur MacArthur while staying in Brisbane and his friend Neil who stayed on the weekends for company. Saturday Evening Post, 19 June 1944

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Jean MacArthur. The Courier Mail, 7 September 1944.

Newspaper clipping describing Jean MacArthur's time in Brisbane with her son Arthur, residing at an appartment at Lennon's Hotel. The Courier Mail, 9 March 1945

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Jean MacArthur opening an account at the First National City Bank of New York, in Tokyo.

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a children's birthday party at Tokyo which includes Arthur MacArthur and his Amah.

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Arthur MacArthur age 11 sitting with Crown Prince Akahito and Prince Masahito at a swimming carnaval in Tokyo. The Courier Mail, 27 September 1949

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of General MacArthur at the Republican Presidential nomination convention in Chicago. The Courier Mail, 9 July 1952

Newspaper clipping from featuring a photograph of Arthur, Jean and General MacArthur at the New York Circus with circus clown Emmet Kelly. The Sunday Mail, 20 April 1952

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of General Douglas MacArthur, 81 and his wife Jean MacArthur after ceremonies marking the 16th anniversary of the liberation of the Philippines during the Second World War. 5 July 1961

Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Arthur MacArthur and Natalie Trundy in New York, with the headline "Imminent betrothal of MacArthur's son rumoured". Undated

Original box used to house correspondence and other papers.