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Historia Domus of Loyola, Greenwich, Sydney.

Agreement between Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne and Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the administration of Corpus Christi College, Werribee.

Letter from Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Raheen, Kew, Victoria to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ thanking him for sending a copy of Fr McKenna's book on Fr Cullen. Refers to the work of the Society of Jesus in Australia and praises it making special reference to Newman College and Corpus Christi College.

Bound volume of the accounts of the Australian Mission in account with the Irish Province. Includes Robert Little Estate (23 March 1922 - 25 February 1926, pp. 246 - 247), Fr Joseph Canavan's Estate (1 March 1924, p. 399), Half Year's Contribution (25 March 1884 - 29 September 1884 pp. 401 - 402).

A file relating to the pacts between the Society of Jesus and the Archbishop and Bishops concerning Newman College and Corpus Christi College, Werribee.

Report on the mission in Australia written by the Superior of the Mission Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ.

A file of letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter written on board the "Resaro" between Naples and Palermo concerning his success at obtaining two Italian Fathers for the parish of Richmond during a visit to Italy. (nd, 4pp). Includes a letter seeking permission to secure extra ground adjoining St. James' Church in Richmond (23 December 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter summarising points raised at meetings discussing the management of Newman College and the appointment of a Rector. Remarks that Dr. Mannix would like to see Fr Albert Power SJ appointed to the position. Refers to Fr Michael Colman SJ and the problems he is causing for the mission. Remarks that he was the source of much concern while serving as a Military Chaplain. (29 May 1918, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the purchase of a Catholic paper 'The Advocate' by Dr Mannix. Remarks that the Archbishop (of Melbourne) wishes a Jesuit to become the editor and manager (10 January 1919, 3pp). Includes a report on the Juniorate in Australia by Fr Lockington (23 September 1919, 10pp). Includes a letter referring to the Irish-Australasian Convention to be held in Australia. Remarks that approximately 200,000 people are expected (29 October [1919], 1p). Includes a letter referring to an offer of St. Leo's University to the Jesuits by Dr Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane. (19 November 1919, 3pp). Includes letters concerning the possibility of Australia becoming an independent mission. Remarks 'There is a very strong feeling of love for Ireland among ours out here and regrets would be keen if a separation came about. Of course all realize that with growth such is the natural course of things but I for one would always be in favour of sending Ours to Ireland for theology. This is a Protestant country with a Protestant atmosphere and a breath of the Catholic atmosphere of Ireland is the best antidote to that I know.' ([1] February 1923, 2pp & 5 October 1924, 4pp).

A file of photographs, of landscapes and a house, of villa (holiday) at Mornington, Victoria.

Article concerning the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St Aloysius Church, Sevenhills published in The Southern Cross.

Two letters concerning the question of accepting a college at Oxley, Brisbane, Australia.

A file containing Litterae Annuae (annual letters) of the Australian Mission.

Index librorum for the Australian Mission, which list books by Jesuits in Australia.

Index of those have died in the Australian Mission between 1923 and 1926.

Photographs relating to Australia, taken from Clongowes Wood College. Inlcudes:

• the Jesuit community at Riverview, Sydney, Australia (1890-1891). Includes 2nd from left, seated, Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior of the Mission [1894]-[1917];

• ordination of Rev. Leonard Dew (+1931), Missionary of the Sacred Heart, April 1929, at the Jesuit run-diocesan seminary, Corpus Xti College, Melbourne, Australia. Includes seated, 1st from left, Fr Robert Peterson SJ; 3rd from left, Fr Henry Johnston SJ; Third from right, seated, next to Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Fr Albert Power SJ By C. J. Fraser Photo, Melbourne.

• unknown photograph, maybe in Australia c[1900-1930], but looks Italian.

Draft cable from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 2 to the Australian Mission concerning the finances of one of the colleges.

Hand-written index/precis to the Australia collection, 1835-1903. It is not known who prepared this precis (perhaps Fr James Rabbitte SJ, check handwriting).

Document which briefly outlines the history of the beginnings of missions in Australia, Hong Kong and Northern Rhodesia.

Photograph showing the church of the Immaculate Conception, Hawthorn, Australia with inscription 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'. By R. Redfern, photographic artist, Excelsior Studio, Burwood Road, Hawthorn.

A file of photographs depicting the exterior, interior and grounds of Corpus Christi College, Werribee, Australia.

Portrait photograph of unknown Jesuit, taken by Roarty, The City Photographic Studio, Sydney.

Booklet commemorating 100 years of the Society of Jesus in Australia entitled 'A Century of Jesuit Achievement 1865-1965.'

Copy of 'Laurels' (vol. 25, no. 86), a quarterly publication devoted to the interests of Old Xaverians, with article on the Irish Jesuit mission to Australia, 1865 onwards.

Copy of the 'Province News' (Australia) containing the obituaries of Australian Jesuits (many Irish born or entered Irish Province).

Copies of articles (taken from catalogue/souvenir) concerning the history of the Jesuit mission to Australia (1871-1964). Includes note from Fr Stephen Redmond SJ to Tom (20 July 1991).

The Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia was initiated due to the will of Fr John Joseph Therry (1790-1864), who named the Irish Jesuits as beneficiaries to his property in Australia, and by an invitation to the Irish Province by James Alipius Goold, Bishop of Melbourne (later Archbishop) (1812-1886) to set-up a mission in his diocese. The first two Irish Jesuits, Frs William Lentaigne (1805-1884) and William Kelly (1823-1909), arrived in Melbourne in September 1865. Previously, two Austrian Jesuits, Frs. Kranewitter (1817-1880) and Klinkowstroem (1819-1896) had arrived in 1848 after Jesuit expulsion from Austria. The Austrian Mission centred on South Australia and the Northern Territory. In 1901, the Austrian and Irish missions amalgamated. Australia was made a Vice-Province in 1931 and Fr Austin Kelly SJ (1891-1978) was named the first Provincial of the Australian Province in 1950.

The papers of the Australian Mission provide a comprehensive history of the Irish Jesuit Mission, concentrating on the years 1865-1931. The Irish Jesuits worked as missionaries, educators, writers, chaplains, theologians, scientists, pastors and directors of retreats, mainly in the urban communities of eastern Australia.

Subjects touched upon include: agreements with Archbishops in establishing Jesuit houses in a particular diocese; reflections on the journey to and from Australia; administration of schools, colleges, universities and Jesuit residences - (St Patrick’s, Melbourne; St Francis Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne; St Aloysius, Dunedin (NZ); St Aloysius College, Sydney ; St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney; St Louis, Claremont, Western Australia; Newman College, University of Melbourne); parishes - (Norwood and Sevenhills in South Australia; Invercargill (NZ); Melbourne; Sydney; Toowong and Indooroopilly in Queensland); financial documents; expansion of the Mission; and correspondence between Father Provincial in Ireland and Jesuits in Australia. By far the greatest number of letters sent to Father Provincial in Ireland was from Fr John Ryan SJ (1849-1922) (Superior of the Mission from 11 February 1901-14 June 1908; 9 April 1913-24 October 1917). Until the creation of the Australian Mission as a Vice-Province, the Irish Provincial was kept informed of every minor detail about the Mission and often decision making in Australia was delayed until approval from Dublin was given.

Although this collection provides a comprehensive history of the Australian Mission, there are some gaps. For example, the collection does not contain any deeds or other legal documents relating to property obtained by the Society of Jesus in Australia and it is presumed that these documents would have been kept by the Superior of the Mission and later the Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province in Australia, where they remain today.

Superiors of the Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia (1865-1931)
Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ 1865-1866
Fr Joseph Dalton SJ 1866-1872
Fr Thomas Cahill SJ 1872-1879
Fr Joseph Dalton SJ 1879-2 September 1883
Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ 2 September 1883-5 April 1890
Fr Patrick Keating SJ 5 April 1890-1 February 1895
Fr Timothy Kenny SJ 1 February 1895-11 February 1901
Fr John Ryan SJ 11 February 1901-14 June 1908
Fr Thomas Brown SJ 14 June 1908-9 April 1913
Fr John Ryan SJ 9 April 1913-24 October 1917
Fr William Lockington SJ 24 October 1917-20 June 1923
Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ 20 June 1923-19 March 1931

Vice-Provincials of the Vice-Province of Australian (1931-1950)
Fr John Fahy SJ 19 March 1931-25 August 1939
Fr John Meagher SJ 25 August 1939-1 October 1947
Fr Austin Kelly SJ 1 October 1947-1 November 1950

List of staff in the residences in Australia (curates and priests).

Map of the 'centre part of the ‘City of Sydney’ which is rapidly growing all round the various inlets of the bay'. Jesuit involvement is marked - Our House (Albion Street); St. John’s (University); Lavender Bay church and St Fr. Xavier are signposted to the north.

Notebook detailing the early history of the Australian Mission (in New South Wales).

Ground plan and first floor plan of Hawthorn College, Melbourne, by T. A. Kelly, architect, Melbourne.

Plan of Kensington, Norwood, East Adelaide and the eastern suburbs, showing the location of the Jesuit residence, church and school.

Times of masses held at North Shore, [Sydney].