Series 1: Correspondence (1915-1919)
This series contains five letters written by Walter E. Roth to "Charles". Though not more specifically identified in the letters, "Charles" is Charles William Holland (b. 27 Oct 1868), who worked in the Department of Public Lands and became Chief Clerk of that department in 1918. Charles Holland was living in Burns Road, Toowong, Brisbane at the time he received the letters. The letters were written after Roth left Australia for British Guiana [Guyana]. Roth writes mainly about current events in his life, as well as reminiscing about the times he was living in Queensland. The letters often refer to former friends and colleges known to both Roth and Charles.
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Letter (2 May 1915)
A letter from Walter E. Roth to Charles Holland. The letter was written at Pomeroon River, British Guiana. It contains recent news of Roth's career and personal life in Guiana. Roth also mentions former colleagues at the Department of Public Lands and the role of the Protector.
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Letter (25 February 1918)
A letter from Walter E. Roth to Charles Holland, sent on the letterhead of the Magistrate's Office, Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana. Roth mentions receiving a letter mentioning Holland's appointment as Chief Clerk of the Department of Public Lands. Roth also mentions members of his family.
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Letter (15 December 1918)
A letter from Walter E. Roth to Charles Holland, sent on the letterhead of the Magistrate's Office, Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana. Roth writes about Queensland politics, anecdotes about former colleagues and about his family.
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Letter (31 August 1919)
A letter from Walter E. Roth to Charles Holland, addressed "Dear Old Chap", written from Christianburg, Demerara River. Roth writes about his view of politics in Queensland, his new appointment, old colleagues, and his family.
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Letter (1915-1919)
A note from Walter E. Roth to Charles Holland, with a clipping attached. The note refers to the mistake in the clipping, which refers to Roth as a minister of religion. The source of the clipping is not included.