Sir Thomas McIlwraith papers
Collection
Accession number
OM64-19
Date
1839-1911
Abstract
Papers of Sir Thomas McIlwraith
Scope and content
This significant collection of correspondence and papers relates to the career of Sir Thomas McIlwraith KCMG. The majority of the correspondence is related to politics but a number of personal and financial matters are mentioned. There are also financial records of Beaufort Station. Some of the more significant subjects mentioned are the proposed appointment of Sir Henry Blake as Governor of Queensland, the proposed transcontinental railway, the attempted annexation of New Guinea in 1883, investment possibilities, etc.
System of arrangement
Arranged into 12 series
Description
15 archival boxes
Guides
A series and item list is available
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
OM64-19, Sir Thomas McIlwraith papers, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland