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Letter from Fr John Forrest, Rector, St John's College, University of Sydney to Fr James Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission), Melbourne concerning the will of Archdeacon McEncroe in which he made provisions for a Jesuit to be appointed to the Chair of Logic and Theology in St John's College, University of Sydney. Includes a copy of a letter sent by Fr Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ concerning the matter.

Letter from E. G. Ellis, Sydney to Fr Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the will of Archdeacon McEncroe and the appointment of a Jesuit to the Chair of Logic and Theology at St John's College, University of Sydney.

Notes written by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ on the Sydney Mission.

Letter from Archbishop Patrick Moran, St Mary's Cathedral to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning a crisis at St John's College and a proposal to put Fr Clancy SJ or Fr Kelly SJ forward as Rector of the college and a letter (written on the back) from Fr Dalton to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, Superior of the Mission, concerning the letter. Includes a copy reply from Fr Dalton to the Archbishop.

Copy letter from Peter J. Murphy, Secretary to the Archbishop, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior of the Mission, St Mary's, North Sydney concerning the appointment of a Rector to St John's College, University of Sydney. Includes a copy reply.

Notice from the Sydney Daily Telegraph concerning Rev. M. J. O'Reilly's (head of the Vincentian Order in Australia) appointment to the Rectorship of St John's College, Sydney University.

Letter from Fr James Kennedy SJ, The Presbytery, North Shore to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning an alleged incident in the Bank where Fr Kennedy supposedly spoke about Dr Browne and his financial difficulties. Defends himself and explains his version of events.

Letters from Fr John Hoyne, relating to a marriage ceremony (Flanagan) performed by Fr Edward Nolan SJ and a misunderstanding that arose as a result between the priests of the city and the Jesuit Fathers.

Letter from Fr William Kelly SJ, St Mary's Presbytery, Sydney, Australia to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning a voyage to [Cape York]. Refers to his journey to Sydney and refers to the great kindness he has been shown.

Letter from Sr Mary [ ] Williams, Convent Sisters of Charity, Hobartown (Hobart, Tasmania) to Fr James Dalton SJ concerning the transfer of the Sisters of Charity to Richmond. Includes a note on the back of the letter from Fr Dalton to Irish Fr Provincial N. Walshe SJ remarking, 'They are not prospering there, because the Presentation Nuns...have the support of the Bishop and Clergy. They must leave or die out...'

Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning St Patrick's College, the number of boys attending the school, results of examinations and the community.

Letter from Thomas English, The Sacred Heart College, Maitland to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) praising Fr Cleary's retreat to the priests in the Sacred Heart College.

Book entitled 'The Society of Jesus in Australia.'

A file of letters from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ. Includes letters concerning matters in the college at Kew (9 November 1881 - 29 April 1882, 3 items). Includes a letter describing his visit to New Zealand and the journey from Hokitika to Greymouth. Remarks: 'Those who have seen the European Alps say that the Southern Alps of N. Zealand are quite equal to them for grandeur. The scenery too is most varied...The roads over the mountains are cut out of the rock and the precipices hundreds of feet deep along which they run make many a stout heart quail.' (1May [ ], 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his visit to Greymouth, New Zealand. Remarks '...(it) is the most stirring town on the west coast and I believe the most so in N.Z. for its size. A new rush broke out about two months ago...There are 'tis said a thousand Irish there.' (6 May [ ], 4pp).

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning a brother novice (John Flynn SJ) he is sending out to Australia. Remarks that Br Flynn has been in delicate health and is hoping that Australia may suit him better.

Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Kilda House to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ concerning the plans for a new school and temporary church at St Kilda.

Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Kilda House to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ concerning the community and college at St Kilda.

Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning Fr Ryan's family and financial difficulties. Includes a covering note from Fr Sturzo to Irish Fr Provincial Brown SJ regarding the matter.

Letters from Fr Thomas Keating SJ, Auburn, Sydney and Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the names of people they feel are suitable for the position of [Superior/Rector] of St Aloysius College, Auburn, Sydney.

Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the appointment of Rector at St Patrick's College.

Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, concerning the Rectorship's of St. Patrick's and Kew.

Letters from Fr Daniel Clancy SJ, St Aloysius College, Auburn, Bourke Street, Sydney to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning a mortgage and Capitation Tax on the building occupied by St Aloysius College.

Letters from Fr Patrick Keating SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning his appointment as Rector of the College. Remarks 'I think that my appointment to the Rectorship in the present state of the College would be very detrimental to its interests. There is no one here to take my place as master...' (2 May 1885, 6pp).

Handwritten notebook detailing the early history of the Australian Mission (one notebook appears to be missing).

Letter from Fr Joseph Mulhall SJ, St Ignatius to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the names he would recommend for [Superior of St. Ignatius].

Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning suitable names for the position of Rector at St Ignatius College, Riverview and St Aloysius, Auburn, Sydney.

Letter from Fr William Kelly SJ, St Aloysius College, Bourke Street, Sydney to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ [Superior of the Mission] concerning suitable candidates for [Rector] of St Aloysius College. On the reverse of this letter is a letter from Fr Sturzo SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ on the same subject.

Copy letter from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning a dispute between Richmond Parish and the Melbourne Colleges. Sets out his instructions as to how the dispute should be settled based on the wishes of the late Archbishop.

Letter from Br Francis Atchinson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his renunciation prior to taking his last vows.

Letter from Fr Oliver Daly SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his voyage accompanying Fr John O'Neill back to Ireland. Refers to an incident that took place after Mass on board the ship. Remarks 'I went into the cabin to make my acts of thanks just as I had finished I heard screams of "passenger overboard". The brave captain stopped the steamer at once lowered a boat he (Fr O'Neill) was picked up in 20 minutes. Had he not swam so vigorously...the [ ] hawks who gathered in numbers around him would have picked out his eyes.' Refers to other attempts to commit suicide and remarks: 'There is no doubt that had I known him as well before starting as I do now I should have been afraid to volunteer my services.'

Letter from John Roney SJ, Manresa, Norwood, Adelaide to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning the conduct of Fr Michael Colman SJ. Asks Fr Ryan for advice.

Letters from Fr Michael Colman SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning trouble he has had with Fr John Roney SJ. Includes telegram to Dublin entitled 'Colman'.

Letter from Fr Dominic Connell SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter referring to the lack of discipline of the scholastics whilst on villa (14 May 1915, 1p).

Letter from Fr Patrick F. Tighe SJ to Fr Ryan on board the "Roon", nearing Adelaide concerning the voyage to Australia.

Handwritten notebook detailing the early history of the Australian Mission (Victoria).

Letter from Richard Murphy SJ, Loyola, Greenwich Road, Greenwich, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ reporting on the health of members of the community.

Letter from T. J. O'Brien, General Secretary, Australian Catholic Federation, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ expressing his disappointment that Fr Bernard Vaughan will not be able to take the lecturing tour due to ill health.

Letters from Fr Edward Sydes SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter discussing wills of Jesuits with specific reference to members of the Society in Australia.

Letters from Mr Paul Healy SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his health and how he is progressing at Bodington, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, and St Aloysius, Sevenhill, South Australia.

A file of letters from Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ, Rector, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning the administration of the college and matters regarding the community.

Letter from Fr George Byrne SJ, Loyola, Greenwich Road, Greenwich NSW to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning accommodation for retreats at Loyola.

Letter from Fr Henry E. Cock SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning the death of Fr Dan O'Brien SJ, and asking to be relieved of the position of Superior of Manresa, Norwood, Adelaide due to ill health.

Letter from Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr James Colgan's operation.

Letter from Fr Thomas Claffey SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning Fr James Colgan's illness and death.

Letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ, Manresa, Queen Street, Norwood to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his decision to stop drinking and to make an effort to drink water only with his meals. Remarks '...my action will have a very salutary effect on the house...' (9 June 1916, 2pp).

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

Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's brother who is experiencing financial difficulties. Remarks that £1,000 was left to Fr Hearn by his mother and that this should not be forgotten.

Letter from Fr Wilfred Ryan SJ, St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr James Strickland SJ.

Letter from Fr Timothy Guinee SJ, St Aloysius, Sevenhills to Fr William Lockington SJ concerning the death of Fr Hubert Daly SJ.

Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Presentation Convent, Cottesloe, Perth Western Australia to Fr William Lockington SJ concerning a visit to Perth to give a retreat to the Loreto Nuns. Remarks that he has had many meetings with the Archbishop (A. Clune) 'He is very anxious to have a house and college of the Society in Perth...and he regards it as necessary to have a few men of ours to influence the upper classes.' Refers to a new University building that will soon be built and remarks that the Archbishop has purchased an acre of land for a hostel to be undertaken by the Society of Jesus. Concludes in a post script 'I think it would be well to prepare the authorities at home for Archbishop Clune's offer - Two Fathers would be sufficient for a start. It would be a splendid opening for the Society.'

Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, (Rector), St Francis Xavier's College, Kew to Fr Michael Dooley SJ, Consultor concerning the holding of a consultation. Remarks that he is aware of the need for a Consultor's meeting but that he has not had time to do so.

A file of Consultor's letters from Fr Charles Haendel SJ, Sevenhill to Irish Fr Provincial regarding the community.

A file of letters from Fr Anton Reschauer SJ writing as spiritual father to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the community at St Aloysius, Sevenhill.

Consultor's letters from Fr Augustine Fleury SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the communities at St Ignatius, Melbourne and Sevenhill.

A file of Consultor's letters from the various communities of the Australian Mission to Mission Superior, Fr John Ryan SJ.

A file of Consultor's letters from the following to Irish Fr Provincial:
Fr Patrick Keating SJ St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney;
Fr William Hughes SJ, St. Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne;
Fr J. R. Murphy SJ, St. Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney;
Fr Lucas Murphy SJ, Glenferrie Presbytery, Melbourne;
Fr C. Morrogh SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne;
Fr Francis Ryan SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr Thomas O'Dwyer SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr J. C. Hartnett SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne;
Fr Patrick McGrath SJ, St. Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne;
Fr J. Martin SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne
Fr Michael Egan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne and a general summary of points raised by Consultors.

A file relating to the terms of agreement for the Jesuit Fathers to establish a mission in Australia.

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

Photocopy letter from Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ, The Presbytery, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr General concerning a letter Fr Keating received from John O'Reily, Archbishop of Adelaide and the suggestion that the Austro-Hungarian and Irish Mission should unite in Australia.

Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of unifying the two Missions.

Letter from Austro-Hungarian Fr Provincial Anton Forstner SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ describing the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of it joining with the Irish Mission.

A file of copy letters from Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ to the Austrian Provincial concerning the unification of the Irish and Austrian Missions in Australia.

A file relating to a request by Cardinal Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) to make available a chaplain to the Federal Contingent to South Africa.

A file of letters written by Fr John McInerney SJ, Chaplain to the Australian Forces fighting in the Boer War, South Africa describing his work with the troops and his experiences of the war. Includes a letter describing the peace conference. Remarks that a telegram from Lord Kitchener announcing the peace deal was read to the troops '...many of our Australians regret the war is over. Their recent drive and its spoils have only whetted their appetite for the fray - They have smelt and tasted blood and they long for at least "another good cut in" - to use their own term. Our recent "drive" turns out to be the last of this long, costly and bloody war.'

Letter from Dr Thomas Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) asking Fr Ryan to spare a priest to become a chaplain for the expeditionary forces.

A file relating to an urgent request for chaplains for Australian troops fighting in the war. Includes letter from Dr Thomas Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) asking Fr Ryan to spare a priest to become a chaplain; telegrams and application by Fr Patrick Tighe SJ to serve.

Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. Sermon given by Fr William Lockington SJ.

Letters and postcard from Fr Joseph Hearn SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior, concerning his work as a military chaplain. Remarks 'Late Victories gives us great hopes of an ending of the war this year some time - God grant...' (2 August 1916, 2pp).

Copies of a publication entitled 'Our Australian Missions', 31 July 1896 (2 copies) and 1 September 1898

Copy letter from Albert Gardiner (Acting Minister of Defence), Department of Defence, Commonwealth of Australia concerning an amendment to the war service regulations and theological students.

Honour roll of past pupils of St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney who were killed during the war.

Photocopy of article published in the Richmond Guardian concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's return from the war and a speech he delivered in St Ignatius hall to mark the occasion.

Note written by Fr [ ] SJ on Fr Michael Colman SJ advising his removal from Australia. Details various incidents and refers to the problems he created while serving as a military chaplain. Remarks 'Fr J. Ryan says that neither he nor Fr T. Browne could [do] anything with him and he thinks that his mind is affected.'

Letter from Fr William Gwynn SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Tom [ ] concerning his appointment as a military chaplain.

Letter from Mary Sydes (sister of Fr Edward J. Sydes SJ) c/o Fr Robert J. Little SJ, Manresa, Kensington Terrace, Brisbane to Irish Fr Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the death of her brother while serving as a military chaplain. Asks Fr Nolan if the Society of Jesus would waive their right to a military pension on behalf of Fr Sydes so that she could claim it.
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Copy letter from Lt. Col. A.J. Bennett, O.C. Troops, H. T. 'Anchises' at sea to Fr William Gwynn SJ thanking him for his service as a military chaplain and praising his work with the troops.

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A file relating to the seismological observatory at St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney. Includes letters and reports by Fr Edward Pigot SJ concerning the observatory and his work there to Irish Fr Provincial; Letter from and Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David,

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A file relating to the various meetings and discussions that took place between Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) and Dr Mannix concerning the administration of Newman College by the Society of Jesus. Includes typed diary entries of Fr Ryan; a letter from Fr Ryan to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning one of these meetings. Remarks 'It was one of the most difficult tasks I ever had to deal with. I have never met a more exacting man in driving a bargain.' (14 October 1917, 2pp).

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Circular letter from Archbishop D. Mannix, St. Mary's 'Star of the sea', West Melbourne concerning the establishment of a Catholic college within the University of Melbourne.

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Cuttings from 'The Catholic Press' of an article entitled 'How the Irish Came to Queensland. The Voyage of the "Erin-go-bragh" and a tribute to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ'.

Details on the examinations for entrance scholarships for Newman College, University of Melbourne, starting Monday, 19 November 1917.

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Draft letters, unsigned, from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to Fr James O'Dwyer concerning the position of Rector of Newman College and explaining why Fr O'Dwyer service as Rector was not continued.

A file relating to the agreement between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne and the Society of Jesus and the administration of Newman College by the Society. Includes letters from Fr Albert Power SJ, Rector of Newman College to Irish Fr Provincial, Frs Martin Maher and William Lockington, and correspondence between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.

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Note written by [ ] (marked private) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Fr John O'Neill SJ and his mental health.

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Letter from [ ], Northshore to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning a query made on Fr Tuite's behalf of two people - John and Joseph Morrissey and information about the North Shore Mission. Describes the financial situation of the school. Remarks 'It will be an awful disgrace if we have to sell out...The full extent of the N.shore folly you can never understand unless you pay us a flying visit...you would hear a thousand stories...which...would thoroughly convince you that Fr Kennedy ought never be allowed to do parish work again'.

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Copy of a letter from Fr William Keane SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning University of Melbourne and matriculation.

A file of letters from Mr Louis G. Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia and seeking permission to smoke.

A file of letters from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning a consultation on the issue of selling St Aloysius College and the establishment of a residence in Adelaide.

Letter from Jeremiah M. Murphy SJ, RMS 'Orsova', off the coast of Spain to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his experiences on board the ship when set sail from England.

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

Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to [ ] concerning a paper he had drawn up, before leaving Ireland, to make arrangements for the payment of debts. Remarks that the paper has gone astray. Asks for a donation towards the building of the church of the Immaculate Conception.

Letter from Mr Gerald Owens SJ, RMS 'Osterley', Port Said to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the voyage to Australia and a delay in Port Said.

Letter from Br James Jackson SJ, RMS 'Omrah', Fremantle concerning the voyage to Australia and arrival in Fremantle.

Letter from Fr William Moloney SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial thanking him for sending him to Australia. Remarks how much he likes Australia and his work there.

Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, Canisius College, Pymble, NSW, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his manuscript on the life of Fr Fegan SJ. Asks if the manuscript has been passed by the censors. Remarks that if the manuscript is not to be published he would like it to be returned.

Invitation to Fr Provincial to attend a garden party at Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the jubilee of the Archbishop of Melbourne.

A file of letters (six are undated) from Fr Isaac Moore SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Fr Moore spent time in Australia (1867-1870; -1890).

A file of letters from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials concerning the Australian Mission. Includes a letter describing the voyage to Australia (16 April 1866, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to St Patrick's College and the poor reputation it has. Remarks '...I am sorry to say that the college was fast losing ground in the estimation of the public for want of management and even yet the evil is not completely checked...we have been informed lately by the priests that we had not succeeded as was anticipated...the college has been looked upon as a failure.' Refers to Fr Dalton and his position as Superior of the Mission. Remarks '...he seems to me to want firmness of purpose and resolution to face the difficulty...My conviction is that if he goes on we cannot succeed.' (26 April 1867, 8pp). Includes a letter describing a trip to Ballarat to preach a sermon and a visit he paid to one of the gold mines called "the Band of Hope". Remarks 'The yield on the day I was there was 437 oz; a few days before it had been 1637 oz for one day, the largest yield ever obtained in a gold mine in Australia and worth over £6,500.' Remarks that he was presented with a nugget which he sold '...for the benefit of Richmond Church.' Continues 'Four hundred miners are employed at this one mine...the close bad air of the mines tells very quickly on them and they die off rapidly. Three batches of them relieve one another every eight hours...the work goes on night and day - Sunday and holiday - otherwise the water would go in upon them and flood the mine.' (22 August 1867, 8pp). Includes a letter referring to a plot of ground made available for the construction of a church at Hawthorn (24 October 1867, 4pp). Includes a letter describing the church at Hawthorn. Remarks '...the...church is greatly admired by all - Catholic and Protestant. It will be...one of the prettiest in the colony (11 October [1868], 12pp). Includes a letter, describing, in detail, a trip to New Zealand, the people he met there and the landscape. Remarks 'There is a complete dearth of good respectable Catholic boys-schools throughout the whole of New Zealand.' Remarks that there is a lack of clergy and as a result many people have lost their faith. (12 August 1870, 12pp). Includes a letter referring to the opening of a boarding school. Asks Fr Provincial for more fathers who can teach in the school (28 March 1872, 4pp).

A file of letters from Fr Joseph Mulhall SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the mission in Australia. Includes a letter concerning the upkeep of ecclesiastical students. Remarks that he does not agree with Fr Kelly that '...we have no right to accept...money for (their) maintenance...' Continues '...in the written contract with us the Bishop promises to pray us for their maintenance. They teach for 3 hours and during Mr. Lentaigne's time, they got lectures for 2 hours now these 2 things may be said to balance each other...' (DATE). Includes a letter referring to the establishment of a boarding school in Australia. Remarks that the Society accepted St. John's University and that the Board has promised not to interfere. Remarks '...they are most anxious that we should have it - for they are most apprehensive that the government will take it into their own hands...' (29 January 1870, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the need to build a house for the community beside St Ignatius church, Richmond (6 November 1871, 6pp). Includes a letter concerning Fr James Cullen SJ and remarks that he would welcome him to Australia. Remarks '...he is a very zealous missioner, one that would save a great number of souls here living in this parish entrusted to our care - he is exactly the father we want in Richmond...' (29 January 1884, 4pp)

A file of letters from Fr David McKiniry SJ, St James', Richmond and St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Edmund O'Reilly SJ. Includes a letter written from Melbourne describing Prince Alfred's visit to the city. Describes the situation in St Patrick's College and remarks that its reputation is rising but that further money is needed. Remarks 'We will not be able to work the college even as a day-school for another year without help.' (26 November 1867, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning remarks made by Fr Lentaigne SJ to Fr Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission). Refers to the estrangement between the Bishops and some of the priests and remarks 'It appears to me...that neither the Bishop nor the leading priests in the city were ever friendly, but that they required of us to work for them and to perform those duties especially which demanded a great deal of time and labour and for which there was no remuneration whatever...' (11 September 1868, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to a lecture delivered by Dr Bromby, headmaster of the Church of England Grammar School on Scripture. Remarks that the lecture was 'most heretical' but that Fr Moore SJ gave the vote of thanks. (13 August 1869, 3pp).