Challinor Family papers and photographs

A formal portrait of Henry Binnie McAll Challinor taken between the ages of forty two and forty six years, between 1900 and 1904.

A group of nine miners sit or stand around in a wooden construction while a machine sorts rock ore in at least three compartments. Two of the men stand in a lift. Many of the men display moustaches and wear small caps or hats.

A group of boys and teachers, arranged in two rows, in front of Brisbane's first Grammar School at Roma St., Brisbane Grammar School. This building was designed by Benjamin Backhouse, and was situated on the railway side of the road at approximately the junction of Roma, George and Herschell Streets.

The foundation stone was laid on 29 February, 1868 by Prince Alfred, later Duke of Edinburgh. The school was formally opened on 1 February 1869. Soon afterwards the Ipswich to Brisbane railway was built as far as Roma Street and growth of railway activities forced the Trustees to move the school to its present site in Gregory Terrace.

The first site is now part of the Roma Street Railway Station complex, and the school building was used for some time as Railway Dept. Offices.

The football team of Brisbane Grammar School. Fourteen boys are arranged in two rows pictured with their captain, G. Meiklejohn.

The front row is sitting and the middle boy holds a football in his lap. Boys shown include: L. Bauer, L. Talbot, A.H. Pritchard, F.J. Foster, ---. Tregarthen, J.H. Baynes, W. Mayne, F. Baynes. E. Mellor, V. Townsend, W.A. Wilson, G. Meiklejohn (Capt), G.R. Byrne, J. Rendall, J. Murray.

A view of Brisbane looking down a treed slope from Auchenflower. Henry Binnie McCall Challinor lived in the suburb of Auchenflower in Birdwood Terrace at 'Fairseat'.

One black and white photograph of the Beenleigh Football Team, possibly showing H.M. Challinor in the middle column, three from the left.

A second photograph depicts a group of men and women on a beach at Cooktown, with H.M. Challinor shown at the extreme left. Henry McCall Challinor lived in Cooktown for approximately two years, from 1894 to 1896.

A third photograph shows a group of women with three small children at a picnic at possibly either Mareeba or Mapoon, two shires that surround Cooktown.

The photographs show images of various aspects of 'Fairseat', as well as John and Presley, the grandchildren of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor and wife, Caroline Presley. 'Fairseat', located on Birdwood Terrace at Rainworth, Brisbane, was the former home of the Australian explorer, Sir Augustus Gregory, and was the final residence of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor for eleven years. The latter retired to 'Fairseat' due to ill health.

One photograph shows the property and homestead of 'Talgai West', a property purchased by George Clark in 1840. George Clark married Phillis Seal. Their second daughter, Caroline, married Henry Binnie McCall Challinor in 1888. Comprising around 300,000 acres, Talgai is situated six kilometres from Allora on the Darling Downs. It was established by Clark into a highly successful merino stud. The Talgai homestead was built in 1868.

The second photograph shows a young boy astride a horse outside a stable on the Talgai property. The child is an un-named cousin of Henry Clarke ("Pop").

A black and white photograph of a hospital room in the Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane. The photograph includes an image of Maud Challinor, a daughter of Dr Henry Chalinor, and granddaughter of James Challinor. She is depicted in her role as a nurse at the hospital.

Souvenir black and white photographs of Mitchell. Mitchell Shire is located about one hour north of Melbourne in the heart of Victoria.

It comprises a number of townships, including Wallan, Kilmore, Broadford, Beveridge, Wandong, Heathcote Junction, Pyalong, Tallarook, Seymour, Puckapunyal, and Tooborac. The areas/places that are depicted in the photographs include Cambridge Street, the Shire Hall, the R.C. Convent, War Memorial, State School, and Post Office.

The police horse, 'Brisbane' that was presented to King George V, possibly in 1901 when the King and his wife, Mary, visited Australia as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. King George V, who was coronated in 23 June, 1911, reigned between 1910 - 1936, and came to Australia in 1901 to officially open the first parliament in the Exhibition Buildings of Melbourne.

The police horse 'Brisbane' may have been presented to the King as part of the provision of police horses for the use of visiting royalty and staff.

Portraits of family members of the Challinor, Clarke, King, and Hill families. Specific portraits as represented in the album from beginning to end include: Caroline Challinor, daughter of Dr Henry Challinor and sister of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor Ernest King Cissy Hill (nee Challinor) Willy Hill Ethel Challinor, daughter of Dr Henry Challinor and sister of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor Maud Challinor, daughter of Dr Henry Challinor and sister of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor Ursula Clarke Charles Clarke, step-brother of C.P. Challinor A family portrait of the Clarkes, including, from left to right, Ursula, 'Pop's (possibly Henry Binnie McCall's) grandmother, Carolyn Challinor, Gertie, and an unidentified female. Items associated with the sport of croquet can be clearly seen.

Beenleigh Cottage from two different perspectives, dated 1888. It was the home of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor and Caroline (daughter of Charles George Henry Clark and Phillis Sarah Seal). Ronald and Kathleen, two of the five children of Carolyn and Binnie McCall Challinor. Phyliss Hill Ronald C as a child Henry Binnie McCall Challinor Brian Challinor (son of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor) in cart pulled by a goat. Gertrude (Gertie) Clark Dorothy Challinor (nee King), a daughter of Henry Binnie McCall and Caroline Challinor. Jack Walden Ronald Tynsdale, 2 years of age, and Kathleen, aged 13 months, children of Henry Binnie McCall and Caroline Challinor. Kathleen, 3 years.

A number of photographers are represented in the album, including: Poul Poulsen, Brisbane The Wiley Studio, Brisbane (Ernest King) Mathewson and Co., Brisbane Aug. F. Deede Johnstone O'Shannessy and Co., Collins Street East, Melbourne H. Goode Fortescue, Dubbo.

Photographs of the Challinor, Clark, King, Seal, and Crawford family members, as well as unidentified figures. There are also a number of collectors items, including images of a religious nature, as well as a small collection of miscellaneous figures and images.

These include:

• Dr Livingston (explorer);
• Townsend 'Buninyong';
• New Napolean Bonaparte with a child;
• Last of the 'Tasmanian Blacks';
• Archdeacon Matthews Mr Murray Bishop of Tasmania (1862);
• Lord Brougham Archdeacon Matthews Wills (of Burke and Wills expedition);
• King (the survivor of the Burke and Wills expedition);
• A man wearing a leotard and
• A number of hand-coloured images of royalty.

An invitation from the Colonial Secretary's Office in Brisbane written by Henry Challinor. It asks an unknown person to to "attend a Meeting of the Members of the Legislative Assembly". The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the "the Land Question" and "re-distribution of the Electorates".

A letter of recommendation for Dr Henry Challinor commending him on his work with adult emigrants during the voyage from London to Moreton Bay on the Fortitude. It praises Dr Challinor's patience and stable character during the difficult voyage and his handling of difficult patients.

A letter from Patrick Drennan to his sister, Nell Challinor. Nell (Ellen Maud Drennan) joined the Challinor family when she married Henry Brian Challinor, son of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor, on the 16 October, 1925 at St. John's Church, Dalby. Nell was the daughter of William Drennan and Mary Ann Drennan (nee Taylor) of "Mt. Abundance", Roma. She was born on the 6 January, 1901, and died on the 12 December, 1984, aged 83.

A certificate with original seal intact that was issued to Henry Challinor by Sir George Ferguson Bowen, the first governor of Queensland (1859-1868). The certificate appoints Henry Challinor as the surgeon in the Ipswich Rifles that formed part of the Volunteer Corps of Queensland.

It states that: "Know you, that I, Sir George Ferguson Bowen, the Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief aforesaid, Do, by virtue of the power and authority in me vested, under the Act of Council passed in the Eighteenth Year of Her present Majesty's Reign, and numbered Eight, hereby appoint you, the said Henry Challinor to be Surgeon in The Ipswich Rifles forming part of the Volunteer Corps of Queensland."

A certificate on vellum with its original seal intact. It was issued to Henry Challinor by Sir Arthur Kennedy, appointing Henry Challinor as the Principal Medical Officer to the Queensland Volunteer Form.

A certificate awarded to Mr Henry Challinor bestowing on him membership to the Royal College of Surgeons. A Coat of Arms is shown, reading 'Que Prosunt Omnibus. Artes'. The certificate is signed by the President of the Royal College of Surgeons in London, Anthony White, and Vice Presidents, John Godwin Andrews and B.C. Bradie.

A certificate awarded to Henry Challinor on the completion of his Medical Degree. It features a Coat of Arms with the words 'Opiferque per Orbem Dicor' written below. The certificate also features its original seal and signatures of examiners, including the Chairman of the Court of Examiners, J. Wheeler.

A collection of poetry, stories, songs, letters to the editor, and articles primarily by Henry Binnie McCall Challinor, but also including material written by A. Sinner, 'Asinus', Danny Man, D. Flathead, Tim Shay, Jack Shay, A. Nyone, Paddy Ryan, Veritas, Wheeler, A. Human, and Albert Nyanza. Jack Shay's Federation Carol, 2nd September, 1899 comprises part of the collection.  The creator responsible for the collection into an album of these items is unknown, but is possibly Henry McCall Challinor.

Examples of Henry Binnie McCall's writings include: Articles titled "A run around Sydney" (28/07/1896); "Beautiful Ballarat (02/09/1896); "Kangaroo hunting on the Darling Downs" (17/09/1897); "The Black's Methods" (17/08/1924), and his satirical poem on the new practice of raising battery hens, titled "The New Hen".

Dr Henry Challinor's obituaries have been collected from the 'Telegraph' (11/09/1882), QLD Times (12/09/1882), Queensland Evangelical Standard (16/09/1882), and the Brisbane Courier (11/09/1882). A small article describes the wedding of Ronald T. Challinor (eldest son of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor) to Dorothy King (eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs King of Warwick) in Warwick on May 13, 1924. It states that the couple represent the "…fourth generation of Australian pioneers". An article dated 07/02/1961 describes the effects of a drought in Surat, mentioning Brian Challinor (second son of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor) of Abernethy Station.

A variety of newspapers are represented, including: the Courier Mail, Telegraph, Queensland Evangelical Standard, Bundaberg Star, and the Cooktown Independent.
 

A supplement published as a collector's item, that displays the various views and opinions to Queensland's proposed federation on the 2nd September, 1899. These include those of the 'mother colony'; Sir George Turner, Premier of Victoria; The Premier of Queensland, James Robert Dickson; the Attorney-General of Queensland; T. Glassey, M.L.A; and Mr E. Barton. The positions of the Churches, civil servants, the cattle, sugar, and fish industries are also represented. The supplement also features a number of advertisements, including those of John Hicks for Queensland house furnishings; "Mascotte" tobacco; "Boomerang" brandy; "Waterbury" watches; Eagle Farm canned meats; and M'Donald Brothers.

Produced by Brisbane Newspaper Company Limited, William James Buzacott, Brisbane Courier Office, Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland.

A book of recipes and remedies collated by Phillis Clark (nee Seal) that she began while living at Warwick, Queensland. The recipes have been divided into a number of categories, including Domestic Remedies, Puddings, Sweet Dishes, Cakes, Beverages, Miscellaneous and Domestic Recipes, Bread, and Meat.

A contents page for these recipes exists at the front of the recipe book. The book comprises of both hand written recipes and clippings from newspapers that have been pasted in.

One postcard depicts a colour painted photograph entitled "In the Botanic Gardens, Toowoomba, Darling Downs, Southern Queensland."

Another postcard depicts a colour painted photograph entitled "Threshing Wheat, Yangan, near Warwick, Darling Downs, S. Queensland."

Both postcards were printed by early acting government printer, A.J. Cummings. In 1909 A.J. Cumming was the postcard printer for the Queensland Intelligence and Tourism Bureau, producing a series of black and white printed views of the Maryborough region and the Botanic Gardens. Cumming continues to be listed as a government printer until 1914.

A poem entitled "A Prayer for our Boys" is written on paper with a Queensland Government watermark.

The poem comprises four verses of four lines each and calls for Australian troops to be protected as they go to war.

One song is entitled "Australians to the Front." It comprises of eight verses and a chorus, and was written in Brisbane on the 24th August, 1914. The chorus is written in manuscript form and calls for Australians to march to war and support Britain.

Another song is entitled "To Arms! War's Thunder Rolls." It was also written in Brisbane on the 24th August, 1914 and again calls Australians to support Britain, France, and Belgium in the war against Germany.

A painting of a kneeling woman, titled 'Eve'.

The drawings are arranged as a series or cartoon of four episodes, showing the scenes of courtship, love and marriage between a 'lady' and 'gentleman'.

They are labeled, from top left to bottom right, as: "He proposes, but is scornfully rejected"; "They meet again"; (the third title cannot be identified); and "They are married".

A small drawing executed on an oval-shaped piece of cardboard. The drawing depicts a scene of society ladies and gentlemen having a picnic in a garden setting.

A small painting of a hunting scene possibly on the Talgai property and set in a time of 1875. Three horsemen and their two dogs chase kangaroos through lightly wooded countryside. They are watched by two 'ladies' who sit on a four-wheeled open carriage pulled by two horses.

A small envelope with red seal on the back. The words, ' Mr Challinor, Surgeon. Ipswich' are written on the front of it.

A card with 'Miss Challinor' written on one side, and the Challinor family Coat of Arms on the other side.

It features the words 'Sicut quercus' - meaning 'As the Oak', below it. A mythical horse/dragon-like creature, and angels form part of the Coat of arms. The card possibly belonged to a daughter of either Dr Henry Challinor (Ellen, Ada, Maud, Ethel, or Gertrude), Henry Binnie McCall Challenor (Kathleen, Joan, or Margaret), or his son Henry Brian Challenor (Margaret or Patricia).

A page from a book showing 2 photographs on both sides. The first photograph is titled, 'A view of the islets off the coast of the mainland looking west from Stillwell Island, Adelie Land. It shows a line of Adelie penguins walking across the rocks and snow at the bottom of a rocky peak. Rocky islands covered with snow, and an ice mass in the distance can be seen.

The second page has two photographs.

The first photograph is titled, 'In memorium cross to Lieutenant Ninnis and Dr. Mertz. It shows a large wooden cross with a plaque at its feet erected on a rocky slope. Ninnis was a member of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911-1914 Australasian Antarctic Expedition that left Hobart aboard the Aurora in December 1911.

It was the first Australasian expedition to Antarctica to map and explore the coastal area of Antarctica that was closest to Australia. Swiss scientist, Dr Xavier Mertz was also part of the team. Lieutenant Ninnis died while on a sledging journey with Mawson and Mertz who had successfully crossed a snow-covered crevasse on skis. Ninnis was following with the sledge and dogs when they broke through the snow cover and plunged into the chasm. Mawson and Mertz never saw Ninnis again.

From the edge of the crevasse all they could see was an injured dog on a ledge some 150 feet below. The date was 14 December, 1912. Dr Mertz and Mawson were forced to turn back and, in order to survive, we were forced to shoot and eat the remaining huskies. Mertz became sick and increasingly weak and he too died. Mawson survived the expedition.

The second photograph shows the 1000 foot coastal cliffs of King George V land.

A short, 2-page, hand written, note outlining the Challinor family biographical tree. It includes the births and deaths of William Challinor, James Challinor, William Challinor, Charles Challinor, Henry Challinor, William Septimius Challinor, Robert Challinor, Caroline Challinor, and Ellen and Mary Challinor. The second document contains typed biographical information of the Challinor family, including the births, deaths, and marriages of its members beginning from James Challinor, and ending with Patricia Caroline Challinor (great grand-daughter of Dr Henry Challinor).

Two documents display detailed family trees of the Challinor and Clarke families respectively. Three typed letters from Douglas Gordon of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland. The letters are directed to Mr R. Challinor, possibly Robert Challinor, son of Zenda Kellock, who was the great grand-daughter of Henry Binnie McCall Challinor. In the letters, Douglas Gordon requests information on Dr Henry Challinor.