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MN 773 

Acc. 1729A, 1972A 

PRINSEP FAMILY 

Papers 

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SUMMARY OF CLASSES 

GENEALOGY 

Family tree by unknown compiler. Further genealogical information 

compiled by James Prinsep can be found under MN773 3150A/1 & 2. 

1729A/1 Genealogy 

Prinsep family tree commencing 1745 

MN 773 pRINSEP 1 © Copyright SLWA 2008



Acc 1972A 

The members of the Prinsep family whose correspondence, together with that 

of the Bussell family, comprise the major part of the collection were the 

brothers Charles Robert, Henry Thoby and William Prinsep, Charles Robert’s 

children, Charles John, Henry Charles (HCP), Annie Mary, Louisa Sophia, 

Mary (May) Emily, James Charles and the wife and daughters of HCP, 

Josephine, nee Bussell, Carlotta (Brockman), Emily and Virginia (Reynolds). 

The Bussell family into which HCP married was comprised of John Garrett 

(JGB) and Charlotte (nee Cookworthy) Bussell and their daughters, Capel 

(Brockman), Emily (Vines), Caroline, and Josephine, JGB’s brother Alfred and 

sisters Mary (Taylor), Frances (Sutherland), Bessie (Ommanney) and the 

children of Charlotte Bussell by her first marriage, Frances, Edith (Sanderson) 

and Spicer. 

AGREEMENTS 

ARTWORKS 

BIOGRAPHIES 

CONTRACTS 

CORRESPONDENCE 

DIARIES 

FINANCE 

HISTORIES 

INSURANCE RECORDS 

INVENTORIES 

INVITATIONS 

JOTTINGS 

JOURNALS 

SUMMARY OF CLASSES 

LEGAL DOCUMENTS 

LETTER BOOKS 

LICENCES 

LISTS 

LOGBOOKS 

(Separate listing) 

MEMORANDA 

NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS 

NOTEBOOKS 

NOTES 

NOTICES 

PAINTINGS 

PETITIONS 

PHOTOGRAPHS 

PLANS 

POEMS 

PROGRAMMES 

POSTMARKS 

REMINICENSES 

REPORTS 

SHIPPING RECORDS 

SKETCHES 

SPEECHES 

TELEGRAMS 

WILLS 

AGREEMENTS 

1972A/1 n.d. 

HCP and R. Fowler & C. Morgan, farm known as 

Prinsep Park. 

1868 

HCP and W.O. Mitchell, rent of lots at Prinsep Park. 

HCP and Charles Maguire, all that enclosure known as 

Paradise farm. HCP for self & executors of C. R. 

Prinsep dec’d & Richard Fowler, farm produce and 

stock. (3) 

1869 

Land clearing by J. Ward for Mr. Prinsep. HCP and 

Samuel Ward & Richard Hall, fencing contract on 

Henty grant. (2) 

1871 

HCP and Charles Morgan, lease of part of Prinsep 

Park known as the Bleakfield & the Poolfield. HCP and 

W. O. Mitchell, lease of part of Prinsep Park. (2) 




1872 

HCP and W. O. Mitchell, alteration of a lease - Prinsep 

Park East. John Higgins and HCP, exchange of sheep 

for cattle. HCP (Estate of C. R. Prinsep) and Richard 

Fowler and Charles Morgan, cultivation of Prinsep 

Park East. HCP and John S. Gibbs, conjunction of 

sheep flocks - Prinsep Estate. (4) 

22 December 1873 

HCP and Patrick Garvey, depasture of cattle on the 

Belvidere run. 

10 June 1891 

Henry C. Prinsep and George Fenner, occupation of 

Busselton Suburban Lot No. 21. 

1 October 1898 

HCP and George Fenner, occupation of Busselton 

Suburban Lot No. 21. (2) 

1 February 1904 

Miss Locke and myself (HCP), rent for cattle. 

18 August 1915 

HCP and Thomas James Ryan, sale of Victoria 

Location 21. 

ARTWORKS 

1972A/2 2 illustrations from calendar, February and March. 

Silhouette of female, initial on reverse: BL 1822. 

Colour illustration of tropical bird. Wildflower painting 

signed Mimbo (Emily Prinsep) Oct. 1887. Child’s 

pencil drawing of young girl on horseback, note on 

reverse. Print of G. F. Watts painting ‘Charity’. (7) 

2 postcards. Head and shoulders of men in uniform. 

Entitled, “The Boy from the Land of the Leek” and “A 

Merrie Man of England” 

BIOGRAPHIES 

1972A/3 Maj. Gen. Sir Henry White, K.C.B. Pages 1-17. 

Excerpts from Bath Chronicle. (2) 

Typescript 

CONTRACTS 

1972A/4 19 July 1913 Printed 

Sale of Swan Locations 1125 and 1126 to John and 

Charles Huntley 

CORRESPONDENCE 

The letters are alpha listed by writer. In instances 

where they are not written to members of the Prinsep 

family the addressee is indicated. 

1972A/5 Aborigines Department 




January/February 1913 

Typescript 

Purchase of old camera. (3 letters) 

25 March 1920 Typescript 

Case of Rosie Straughan and daughter. (2 letters) 

Agriculture, Department of 

26 May 1916 Typescript 

Fruit trees to be grubbed at “The Studio” Hay Street. 

1972A/6 Alphonse 

n.d. 

To Anatole - note written in French. 

Anatole 

n.d. 

To ‘Mon cher Alphonse’. Written in French. (2) 

Anderson, K. L. 

17 February 1902, Colin Street, Perth. 

Invitation to Mrs. Prinsep and Mrs. Brockman. 

Andrews, Bertha A. 

February/March 1906. Cottesloe and Albany. 

Receipt of photographs. (2 letters) 

21 December 1928. Cottesloe 

News of family and Dr. Thurstan. 

Ardagh, Frances 

n.d. (pre 1899) Gottingen, Germany. 

To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. Note added by Charlotte. 

n.d. (pre 1899) Dawlish, UK. 

To Caroline Bussell - news of family and Mr. Macrone. 

Ardagh, Alice 

n.d. (c. 1902) Clevedon, UK 

Samples of WA woods for clergyman friend. Mention 

of Brookhampton Thomsons. 

n.d. (c. 1913) Bath, UK. 

Deaths of Caroline Bussell and Alfred Sanderson, 

husband of Edith nee Cookworthy. 

27 July 1913, Devon UK. 

Dartmouth Naval College description, family news. 

Atkins, W. A. 

20 March 1877, Bunbury. 

Payment of account by Mr. Stone. 

Arnold, A. 

10 March 1911, South Perth Typescript 

Estate of the late Alexander Forrest. Kalamunda 

blocks 241,242 & 251. 

Australian Forest League. WA Branch 


Acknowledgement of subscription. 

Austen, Rose 




n.d. Hampshire, UK. 

To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith expressing thanks for 

her brother’s (HCP) kindness to Hugh on his arrival in 

WA. 

1972A/7 Barlee, Frederick. Colonial Secretary. (1827-1884) 

9 August 1870, Perth 

Loss of vessel and horses on voyage to India 

28 September 1875, London 

Arrangement to meet Henry Thoby Prinsep, follows 

letter from HTP. 

29 December 1875, Suffolk, UK. 

Death of John Garrett Bussell and tribute. Meeting 

Prinsep family in UK. 

11 February 1876, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. 

Meets HTP, discusses the financial problems of the 

WA property. Meets Mr. Tennyson, poet laureate, 

Signor (Watts), Annie and May, sisters of HCP. 

26 June 1876, Hertfordshire, UK 

To Mrs. Josephine Prinsep from Mrs. Barlee. Meets 

sisters of HCP and writes of visits to London Art 

Galleries and opera and music venues. 

1972A/8 Barrett-Lennard, Amy (1856-1917) nee Brockman 

n.d. North Beach 

Vineyards and irrigation. 

Barrow, Geo. 

April/ May 1869, Fremantle. 

Litho chalk drawings, forwarding supplies and book of 

instructions. (2 letters) 

Beare, C. 

March/April 1913 

Visits to Perth and Busselton. (2 letters) 

Becher, Augusta. Daughter of Augustus Prinsep. 

n.d. Eastbourne, UK 

Regret at sale of Tasmanian estate by Charles John 

Prinsep. Father’s letters of 1828 published in 1832. 

n.d. Eastbourne, UK 

Disposal or forwarding of her son Jack’s possessions 

to England. 

8 May 1900, Eastbourne, UK 

To Josephine Prinsep. Non-receipt of her son’s 

possessions. 

Becher, S. J. 

20 October 1895, Talga Talga 

New ‘floats’ in the goldfields and joint syndicates. 

7 September 1896, Marble Bar 

Activities in Goldfields. 

Becher, Septimus 




4 January 1900, Eastbourne, UK 

Property and affairs of his son. 

Becher F. J. 

21 January 1901, Bulong 

Hopes for employment in Perth. 

Bedford, Frederick 

1904 -1906 Government House, Perth and Rottnest. 

Sketching and painting on Rottnest. Daisy Bates book 

on aborigines and Dr. Roth’s report. (11 letters) 

Bedford, Ethel 

n.d. Government House 

Attending Miss Bailey’s Exhibition. 

March/April 1905 Government House 

Thanks for photographs and sketch. (2 letters) 

22 July 1905 Government House 

Seeks financial assistance in undertaking to replace 

wooden screen in St. George’s Cathedral with wrought 

iron screen. 

10 October 1905, Government House. 

Good news of HCP’s convalescence. 

December 1905/February 1906. 

At sea and at Ardleigh, Essex, UK. Thanking HCP for 

photographs of Government House gardens. Returns 

photograph of C. J. Prinsep. (2 letters) 

23 May 1907, Government House 

Thanking for ‘beautiful and exquisite’ paintings of 

Rottnest. 

22 November 1911, Weybridge, UK. 

Sir John and Lady Forrest visit, family news. 

4 September 1913, Weybridge, UK. 

Death of her husband and two of Josephine’s sisters, 

(Caroline Bussell and Emily Vines) 

Bedford, Freda 

5 May 1904, Government House 

Thanking for painting of ‘Salmon Bay’ 

Bell, E. H. 

5 November 1898, Penang 

Singapore Estates of C. R. Prinsep following the death 

of Charles John Prinsep. 

1972A/9 Berg, Lauritz. Shipmaster 

6 June 1870, Calcutta 

Requests meeting to settle accounts. 

15 January 1876, Singapore 

Recounts last four years of cargo carrying worldwide. 

3 December 1877, Port Pirie 

Further account of voyages. 

16 January 1879, Newcastle, NSW 




Regrets being unable to visit WA. 

1972A/10 Best, Amy S. (1844-1932) 

n.d. Perth 

Serious illness of Mr. Prinsep. 

February/March 1908, Perth and Bunbury. 

To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. Visit to “The 

Island”, Wonnerup. (2 letters) 

31 May 1912, Perth. 

Family news, Honorary Life Membership of Karrakatta 

Club. 

March/April 1913, Perth 

News of Perth and local identities. (2 letters) 

March-May, September 1914, Perth 

Visit to Prinseps at the Vasse and return to Perth. 

Social activities and news of local identities. (5 letters) 

26 April 1921, Perth 

Postcard 

Bignell, J 

17 November 1919 

Donation to Busselton Cricket Club 

Birdwood, William, Australian Imperial Force 

15 January 1920 

Expresses thanks for kindness during his visit to 

Busselton. 

Bisdee, Georgiana, daughter of Mathew and Sabina 

Hale. 

17 December 1905, Tasmania 

News of Hale family. 

16 February 1906, Tasmania 

Engagement of Virginia Prinsep. 

24 May 1907, Tasmania 

Retirement of HCP, Virginia’s wedding, news of Hale 

family. Two photographs of Hutton Park, Tasmania 

and Hale children. 

Bishop of Bunbury 

18 July 1922 

Serious illness of Henry Prinsep. 

Black, Mary 

21 July 1911, Petersfield, UK 

Health of HCP’s sister, Louisa Bowden-Smith 

Black, Anne 

1912-1915, UK and Germany 

Anne Black to Mrs. Bowden-Smith, nee Prinsep. (5 

letters) 

1972A/11 Blake, Audrey J. 

n.d. Perth 

Leaving for overseas service. 




20 October 1958, R.G.H. Hollywood. 

Account of overseas travel 

1972A/12 Bone, Janet P. 

n.d. Hampshire, UK 

To Mary Bunbury. Travel and family news. 

Bowden-Smith, William. Brother-in-law to HCP. 

1872-1875, Colombo. 

Possible import of livestock from WA and loan to HCP. 

(3 letters) 

Bowden-Smith, Bill. Son of William Bowden-Smith. 

n.d. Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth 

Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Opinion on Churchill 

as First Sea Lord. 

n.d. H.M.S. Bulwark, Channel Fleet. 

Navy news 

n.d. Cedarcote, Petersfield 

Engagement to Ada Margaret Sandham. 

n.d. H.M.S. Crescent, Simonstown. 

Promotion to Commander. 

n.d. Royal Naval Barracks, Portsmouth 

Financial matters, improved health of his mother, 

Louisa. 

22 November 1912, Royal Naval Barracks, 

Portsmouth 

Promotion deferred, war might be a good thing. 

19 November 1913, Southsea, UK 

News of wedding and new appointment. 

July/October 1915 

To Annie Prinsep - war news and recruiting. (2 letters) 

Bowden-Smith, Margaret, nee Sandham 


Invitation to Annie Prinsep. 

Bowden-Smith, N. 

23 January 1906, London 

HCP as sketching companion to Governor Bedford, 

treatment of WA natives. 

Bowden-Smith, Cyril. 

n.d. Freshwater, Isle of Wight 

Thank you note for gift of nugget. 

16 July 1901. No.3 Pumping Station, Cunderdin. 

Blowing up of pipeline by strikers. 

Bowden-Smith, Louisa Sophia, nee Prinsep 

Louisa, sister of HCP, was a very prolific letter and 

postcard writer, the letters being frequently undated. 

The undated letters are listed under their place of 

origin where it can be identified. 

1972A/13 n.d. 




No addressee. 

To ‘Darling A’ probably her sister Annie. (4 letters) 

1972A/14 n.d. Bath, UK (1) 

1972A/15 n.d. Brockenhurst, Hants, U.K, (6) 

1972A/16A 

n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (12, newspaper 

cutting) 

Letter of 2 nd November was dictated to daughter Vee. 

1972A/16B n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (25) 

1972A/16C n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (19) 

1972A/16D n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (22) 

1972A/16E n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (29) 

1972A/16F n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (36) 

1972A/16G n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (20) 

1972A/16H n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (27) 

1972A/16I n.d. Cedarcote/Petersfield, U K. (28) 

Letter of 19th October was dictated to daughter Vee 

and is incomplete. 

1972A/17 n.d. At sea/Ceylon (24) 

1972A/18 n.d. Horsham, Sussex, U. K. 

Addressed: Darling A. Probably to her sister Annie. 

1972A/19 n.d. Isle of Wight, UK (16) 

1972A/20 n.d. London (18) 

1972A/21 n.d. Monkshatch, U. K. Home of sister and brother inlaw 

May and Andrew Hichens. (7) 

1972A/22 n.d. Tunbridge Wells, UK. (2) Torquay (1) Exmouth (2) 

1972A/23 n.d. Wareham, Dorset, U. K. (9) 

1972A/24 n.d. 1874, Darley House, Colombo 

Birth of son, William. Death of William Prinsep. (2 

letters) 

10 February 1874. Darley House, Colombo 

Hopes for suitable employment for HCP in government 

in Perth. 

June - August, 1874, Darley House, Colombo 

Family news and social activities. (3 letters) 

21 February 1875. India 

Voyage from Ceylon, social and travel activities. 

January /February, 1877, Brockenhurst 

Family news, concern for HCP’s health. (2 letters) 

April/May, 1878, London, Brockenhurst 

Death and Estate of Henry Thoby Prinsep. News of 

brother Jim, no news of brother Charles! (2 letters) 

1890 

Travelling around southern England. (1 letter) 

1972A/25 1 January 1897, Isle of Wight 

Illness of brother-in-law Andrew Hichens. 




24 January 1897, Isle of Wight 

Silver wedding anniversary on 4th April. 

1900/1901, Petersfield/Axminster, Dorset. 

Family and travel news. (9 letters) 

1972A/26 1903, Petersfield/Monkshatch. (4 letters) 

1904, Petersfield/Monkshatch. (16 letters) 

1972A/27 1905, Petersfield, Inverness and London. (21 letters) 

1972A/28 1906, Isle of Wight, Petersfield, Brockenhurst and 

other locations. (33) Photograph of two Bowden-Smith 

graves. Newspaper cutting “General Booth’s New 

Colony” in WA. 

1972A/29 1908, Petersfield. (2 letters) 

1910, Cedarcote. (14 letters, including 3 written to 

Neta Sanderson) 

1912, Cedarcote, (8 letters) 

1972A/30 1913, Cedarcote, Petersfield. Monkshatch and 

London. (14 letters) 

1972A/31 1914, Cedarcote, Petersfield. (21 letters) 

1972A/32 1915, Isle of Wight, Petersfield, Wareham, 

Brockenhurst and London. (13 letters, including 3 to 

her sister Annie) 

1972A/33 1916, Cedarcote, Petersfield. (28 letters) 

1972A/34 1917, Cedarcote, Wareham, Brockenhurst and Isle of 

Wight. (16 letters) 

1972A/35 1918, Cedarcote and Isle of Wight. (14 letters) 

1972A/36 1919, Bath and Petersfield (13 letters) 

1920, Petersfield (1 letter) 

1922, Petersfield (3 letters) 

1972A/37 Incomplete letters (20 pages) 

1972A/38 1900 - 1916 

Postcards (78) one illustrated - Findhorn, Isle of Wight 

1972A/39 Bowden-Smith, Vee, daughter of William and 

Louisa (nee Prinsep) 

n.d. Cambridge. 

To her mother, description of colleges. (1 letter) 

25 May 1911, Petersfield 

Postcard 

n.d. Calais 

To her Aunt Anne - nursing in army hospital. (1 letter) 

n.d. Petersfield 

Nursing in army hospital, Cairo. Serious illness of 

mother. Launch of battleship ‘Orion’ (9 letters) 

1913, Cedarcote. 

Introducing a Mr. Austin, taking up farming. 

Preparations for Bill B-S’s wedding. (letter and 

illustrated postcard) 





To Aunt Anne - nursing in Belgium. 

1972A/40 Boyle M. 

n.d. Farringford, Isle of Wight 

Death and funeral of Lady Audrey Tennyson. 

Bradford Bros. 

4 May 1920, Perth 

Lease of 300 Hay Street. 

Bramwell, 

March/July 1872, Vasse. 

Requests for payments of accounts. (2 letters) 

Braysen 

August 1911, Sussex, UK. 

Note of thanks. 

British Consulates, Geneva and Lyons 


To Mr. Rowley Crozier Loftie - the late John Prinsep. 

(2 letters and postcard) 

17 July 1911, Lyon, France 

To Mrs. Drummond Wilkins - the late John Prinsep. 

(Postcard) 

1972A/41 Brockman, Ailsa 

1946, West Perth 

Teachers College and University graduation 

ceremony. 

Brockman, Amy (1856-1917) 

13 October 1879, Henly Park 

Visit of Carlotta Prinsep and large picnic party. 

1972A/42 Brockman, Capel, nee Bussell (1839-1924) 

2 incomplete letters 

n.d. The Warren 

To her mother and her sister. (2 letters) 

5 April 1870 Cattle Chosen 

Returning from Perth, anticipates night in bush but 

guided to Prinsep Park by Mark Lyons. John Taylor’s 

problems and his mother’s anxiety. (Mary Taylor, nee 

Bussell) 

21 June 1872, Warren House 

To Frances Cookworthy - local and family news. 

24 September 1872, The Warren 

Marriage of Louisa Prinsep to William Bowden-Smith. 

John Brockman’s affairs. 


Death of Georgiana Molloy Junior 

16 February 1876, The Warren 

Requisition for household goods. Mr. De Lisle ‘not 

excited by drinking - had tasted nothing of the sort’ 

11September 1878, The Warren 




Regrets the lack of gentlemen at the Vasse. Joseph 

(Cookworthy) the only example. 


To her son Hugh - family news and visits. 

29 September 1901, The Warren 

To her daughter-in-law, Carlotta - butter making 

instructions, family news. 

21 November, 1901, Sandilands 

Describes visit with her sister Caroline to Wallcliffe, 

Burnside, Ellensbrook and Karridale. Comment on 

management of Ellensbrook. 

1902, The Warren 

Memorial stone to Edward Brockman sent 

anonymously, farm and family news. (2 letters) 


Re-interment of son Frank with his father at St. Mary’s 

Busselton. (2 letters) 


Planning for the building of ‘Beachgrove’ at Busselton. 

(2 letters) 

January/March1905, The Warren 

Family news and new house plans. (2 letters) 

15 December 1905, Torridon 

Proposed visit to England with daughter Flora. 

Comment on Mclarty’s and Blythewood, Pinjarra. 

3 January 1908, The Warren 

Birth of son to Virginia Reynolds. Visit to Dempsters at 

Northam. 

1972A/43 Brockman, Edward Revely (1838-1902) 

March/November 1873, The Warren 

Settlement of little business matter. Allotment at 

Vasse. Added note from Capel. (2 letters) 

6 November 1902 ‘Ithaca’ Busselton 

Invitation to Emily and Virginia Prinsep. 

1972A/44 Brockman, Carlotta nee Prinsep (1869-1960) 

n.d. 

Successful election result. (2 letters, 1 letter card and 

note. 

15 July 1900, Reinscourt 

Household equipment and furnishings. Letter 

incomplete. 

July - December 1901, Willow Cottage, Bunbury, 

Reinscourt and The Studio, Perth. Family and farm 

news. (9 letters) 

April/June 1902, Reinscourt 

Progress of children, employee problems. (3 letters) 




March/May 1905, Reinscourt and Quongup, Lower 

Blackwood. 

Family and farm news. (3 letters) 

17 November 1907, Reinscourt 

Local and family news. 

16 August 1933, Cheriton Downs, Maya. 

To Isabel Brockman - marriage of daughter Caroline to 

Eric Elliott 

19 February 1935, Bakers Hill 

Letter card. 

27 January 1942, Bakers Hill 

News of family war service. 

7 March 1946, Bakers Hill 

To Emily Prinsep - window shopping in Perth - 

wonderful array of extraordinary hats. 

1902 -1906 

Postcards (5) 

1972A/45 Brockman, Caroline. (1901-1989) Daughter of 

Carlotta and Peter 

1916 -1920 

To her Prinsep grandparents (10 letters) 

1972A/46 Brockman, Clara (1860-1947) 

8 March 1877, Herne Hill 

Carlotta Prinsep and the dwarf visitor. 

Brockman, Dorothy, nee Price. (1882-1969) Wife of 

Edmund Vernon 

2 July 1905, Mayjenup 

Receipt of photograph. Ursula Hake a visitor. 

Brockman, Frances Edith (1865-1946) 

28 July 1874, The Warren 

Birthday letter - added note by her mother on death of 

Peter Spicer. 


To her brother Hugh and cousin Fred (Vines) - family 

news. 

Brockman, Mrs. Robert (1816-1904) 

22 September 1875, Bunbury 

Death of John Garrett Bussell 

Brockman, Edmund (1828-1908) 


Receipt of photographs. 

Brockman, Flora, nee Molloy. (1840-1869) 

n.d. circa mid 1860’s, Lyndhurst 

To Capel Brockman - news of children and farm 

progress. 

Brockman, Flora (1872-1944) 





To her brother Hugh - family news. 

18 January 1889, UK 

To her sister Isabel, part of letter with added note to 

Capel by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. 

January/May1902, via Balingup/Sandilands 

Family gathering on return from Perth.2 letters). 

September/December 1904, The Warren/Mayjenup 

Preparing for departure for London to join the 

Cookworthys. (2 letters) 

18 January 1905, Cattle Chosen 

Receipt of photographs and family news. 

13 September 1906, Bideford, Devon 

With mother and sister Isabel visiting Plymouth sights 

and former Cookworthy homes. 

Brockman, G. Julius (1850-1912) 

1873, Bunbury 

Cattle offered for sale 

Brockman, Grace Vernon, nee Bussell (1866-1935) 

12 August 1888, Busselton 

Visit of Prinsep daughters. 

Brockman, Francis Drake, (1880-1902) 

4 May 1902, The Warren 

News of his father’s health. Goldfields Diamond 

Drilling Coy activity suspended. 

Brockman, Hugh Spicer (1868-1931) 

11 May 1908, Torridon 

Sale of timber on Bussell’s Brook Loc. 66 

6 November 1916, Torridon 

Forced sale of Reinscourt to cover Pierre’s debts. 

Brockman, Isabel Hammersley (1876-1945) 

April/June 1902, The Warren. 

Family news and improved health of her father. (2 

letters) 

June/December 1903, Sandilands, The Warren 

Photographs of late father, Brockmans at Balmain. 

Farm and family news2 letters) 


Family news and excursions. (3 letters) 

1905, Torridon, Cape Leeuwin 

Visit to Willmotts at Cape Leeuwin (2 letters) 

3 January 1908, The Warren 

Visit to old home and haunts. 

Brockman, Laura, nee Reynolds. (1868-1949) 

1902/1903, Torridon 

Family news (2 letters) 

Brockman, Margaret Theodora (1863-1968) 




n.d. The Warren 

Death of Uncle Spicer (Cookworthy) 

1874 -1876, The Warren, 

Describes homeward journey, family news (3 letters, 1 

to Aunt Fanny ) 

July - September 1888, Cattle Chosen and Reinscourt. 

family news (3 letters) 

Brockman, Nellie, nee Wallace (1877-1958) 

24 July 1914, The Warren 

To her sister-in-law Isabel - opening of new hall. 

Brockman, Peter (Pierre) Spicer (1874-1944) 

25 May 1905, Quongup, Lower Blackwood. 

Payment of debts 

Brockman, Sylvia, nee Lukis (1892-1987) 

August 1916 

News of family and farm. 

Brockman, Edmund Vernon (1882-1938) 

24 January 1904, Mayenup 

Acknowledgement of receipt of photograph of Dorothy. 

Brockman, William Locke (1802-1872) 

1871/1872, Perth/Herne Hill 

Sending horses to India. Requests information on 

Reynolds (Wonnerup). (2 letters) 

Brockman, May, nee Dines and Frank 

29 September 1933, Maya 

Family news 

1972A/47 Brown, Henry W. 

4 July 1872, Busselton 

Collection of rates - Municipal Council 

16 May 1883, Busselton 

Estate of Frances Sutherland, nee Bussell. 

Brown, Kenneth 


En route to India with cargo of horses. Requests letter 

confirming that he is not a convict as he is not well 

known in India. 

Brown, George 

5 April 1871, Bunbury 

Payment for hides - Mr. McGuire 

Burges, Maria 

15 January 1913, Carleton House 

Serious illness of Caroline Bussell. 

6 June 1928, Carleton House 

News of the Burts and Wittenooms. 

Burges, Rosie 





Travelling to and from Augusta 

1972A/48 Burt, Alfred 

n.d. Perth 

Letter card 

26 July 1922, Perth 

Will of HCP. 

Burt, Archibald Paul 

14 January 1873, Strawberry Hill, Perth. 

‘hope you will all visit us again’ ‘quite miss the amusing 

prattle of my intelligent little friend’ (Carlotta) 

Burt, Septimus 

June/July 1872, Perth 

‘my marriage fixed for Thursday next’ ‘sorry you are 

not in Perth to cheer me up on such a melancholy 

occasion’ (2 letters) 

1 January 1873, Perth 

Payment of various Bills. 

December 1907, Strawberry Hill, Perth. 

Estate of Charles John Prinsep. (2 letters) 

January/May 1908, Brick House Station and Perth. 

WA Bank shares, Estate of Charles John Prinsep. (2 

letters) 

Burt, Esther 

22 May 1918, Kent, UK 

Prinsep’s Golden Wedding. 

Burt, Ethel 

March/April 1926, Perth/Malta 

Sailing on ‘Euripides’ from Albany. 

Burt, L 

April 1914, Strawberry Hill, Perth. 

Family illness in UK, wedding plans. (2 letters) 

1972A/49 Bussell, Alfred Pickmore (1816-1882) 

1875/1877, Wallcliffe 

Domestic situation at Wallcliffe. Departure of Charlotte 

Bussell and daughter Caroline for England. (2 letters) 

1972A/50 Bussell, Caroline Mary Ommanney (1846-1913) 

n.d. 

Note to niece Mary Vines. To her mother Charlotte 

Bussell and sister Josephine. (3) 

January 1864, Cattle Chosen. 

To Josephine - receipt of box containing clothes and 

music, gossip, Mrs. Whitfield, Mr. Homphray, 

embezzlement. (2 letters) 

19 April 1870 

Prinseps on route to India with cargo of horses but. 

Kenneth Brown reports market overstocked. Local on 

and off (marital) engagements. 





Anecdote - Sydney Smith and Sir Edwin Landseer. 

1874 

Deaths of Uncle (Peter) Spicer and Georgiana Molloy, 

Jnr. Pending visit of brother of HCP. Mr. DeLisle and 

Thomson mentioned. Birth of Peter Spicer Brockman 

to Capel. Mrs. Fennell a ‘kind and tender nurse’. (7 

letters, inc. one to Emily Vines) 

September/December 1875 

Serious illness and death of John Garrett Bussell. 

Preparing to leave with her mother for England. 

Receives her father’s verses written out by HCP. (2 

letters) 

6 January 1876. Annesfield, Albany 

Visiting Albany (Lady Campbell) and Candyup 

(Taylors) with her mother on way to England, 

reference to the abominable ‘Georgette’. 

May 1876, S. S. Durham 

Description of voyage to England and accounts of 

fellow passengers. 

22 April 1876. Winchester, UK 

News of the Dempsters at Buckland. Visit to former 

Bussell home. Compares situation of English Bussells 

with those who emigrated to WA. 

October 1876, Portsea and Aspenden Rectory, UK 

Visiting Spicers, Vines family at Reading and 

Sandersons. Comment on ill-treatment of horses and 

donkeys. (2 letters) 

3 March 1878, London 

To her niece Carlotta Prinsep who has learnt to swim. 

n.d. UK 

News of Ommanney family, letter incomplete. 

n.d. Wiesbaden, Germany 

Visit to Germany has restored Emily Vines to good 

spirits, health and appearance but she must not be left 

to herself. 


To Aunt Fanny (Frances Sutherland) - Moving to Paris 

on advice of Miss Emily Bunbury, Compares manners 

of English and Australian bred children and gives 

examples. 

2 August 1878, Paris 

To Carlotta Prinsep - urges her to write longer letters. 

n.d. Paris 

Vines family visiting from UK. Requests information on 

Australia for the ‘Exhibition’ Letters incomplete. (3) 

1881 




To her mother Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - death of Aunt 

Fanny (Frances Sutherland). 

27January 1882, Paris 

Visits from Vines and Ommanney families. Attending 

free lectures, good practice for her French. 

5 May 1882, Paris 

“The bones” have arrived - handed over to Mme. 

Eloffe - smuggled in as stuffed birds. Query on origin 

of skulls. Note added by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. 

c. 1882. Paris 

To Emily (Vines) returning to Western Australia, family 

history. Paris Exhibition. 

10 April 1896, Paris 

News of Mrs. (Mathew) Hale, daughter Georgy and 

stepdaughter Mary Christian. Mention of ‘poor Mrs. 

(Georgiana) Molloy’ and phlebitis. Moutray Bunbury 

finds employment in Cue. 

7 November 1899, Paris 

Will of Mrs. J. G. Bussell. Arranging to return to WA 

after 24 years absence. 

1901, Cattle Chosen 

Tree planting - regrets land clearing. Distributions from 

her mother’s estate. (3 letters and postcard) 

1902, Cattle Chosen 

Fred Vines sets up coach service to the caves, 

mention of Capells, he is quite genuine. (Olive 

Bunbury married Henry Capell) Joseph Cookworthy’s 

financial affairs, (4 letters) 

13 April 1904, Cattle Chosen 

Emily Vines on the move and causing confusion as to 

her whereabouts. 

November/December 1906, Cattle Chosen 

Missing Title Deeds for Cattle Chosen. (4 letters) 

1972A/51 Bussell, Charlotte, nee Cookworthy. D.1899 

n.d. 

Show day, Busselton. Regret at absence of HCP from 

the Ball. (3 letters) 


To her daughters Emily (Vines) and Josephine. Nilgie 

is improving her household work, Frying Pan to 

commence chopping and clearing. ‘I am glad you like 

Mr. Princep’ (sic) 

1868 




Difficulties for HCP of managing Prinsep Estates. Mrs. 

(Mathew) Hale and sister Georgie (Molloy) at 

Newcastle observing farming skills of old colonists. Mr. 

Carson a tiresome visitor and irreverent talker on 

matters scriptural. 

Emily and Fred. Vines to visit Adelaide on their return 

voyage from England. Mary Vernon & the children will 

be delighted to see them. (Mary was the widow of 

Vernon Bussell). Fred. Vines died on the voyage. 

Receipt of ‘lovely little etching’ of Belvidere. Problem of 

dishonoured Bills. (4 letters) 


Hopes for timber business at Geographe Bay. 

Wedding of John Brockman and Frances Louisa 

Bussell, confusion over invitations to ladies only. 

Mention of cousins John and Campbell Taylor and 

brother Spicer. 

1872 

HCP debt to Mr. Brown paid. John Brockman’s 

pearling scheme, all they possess sacrificed for that 

object, ruin is a possibility. Mrs. R. Brockman 

distressed by her son’s debts. Caroline Bussell very ill 

- needs to be at Belvidere for a change. Instructions 

for making collar, with illustrations. End of letter cut off. 

Accident to Mr. Passy at pearling grounds, he and 

George Roe have lost all they possess. (7 letters) 

1873 

‘I have just repaired the rent in his (HCP) trousers to 

make him fit to appear in the great Town of Bunbury’. 

Mention of Mrs. Lefroy, Cliftons and Bunburys. 

Employment of Hollingsworth as shepherd a source of 

great satisfaction. John Brockmans will lose all they 

possess, Saw has seized all personal property. 

Wedding of Frances and Joseph Cookworthy. Urges 

HCP not to give up the agency of the Prinsep property 

for government employment in Perth. Joseph 

Cookworthy warns such a move might later be cause 

for much regret. Generous financial settlement for 

Frances Cookworthy. Reconciled to the idea of HCP 

moving to Perth and Government employment and 

offering ‘hearty co-operation’. Disaster to the poor 

“Georgette”. Shortage of flour causing ‘greatest 

distress’ in town & neighbourhood of Busselton. 

Family news, new buildings at Sandilands. Uncle 

Alfred (Bussell) a kind & pleasant guest. Pleasure at 

recent re-union of so many of our beloved treasures, 

E(lizabeth) Lefroy’s presence added much to our 

happiness. New buildings progressing well. 




1972A/52 January -June 1874 

Suggests suitable house for Prinseps in Perth, hopes 

the move will lead to a good & permanent 

appointment. 

Urges HCP to go to Perth alone, sending for 

Josephine and Carlotta only when he has permanent 

employment and a suitable home. Prinseps have left 

for Perth to lodge with Mrs. Ferguson. 

Serious illness of Bertha Brockman, Emily (Vines) a 

great comfort to her. Fanny Brockman makes herself 

disagreeable to Emily. Visits from Caroline and 

Isabella Bunbury and Emma and May Thomson. 

Sisters Fanny, Edith, Bessie and Charlotte Bussell out 

of favour in Mrs. Locke’s home. Controversy over 

cattle sale at Ellensbrook. All the Brockman’s cattle 

ordered to be seized. 

Social activities, Guerins, Robbie Hale, Amelia 

Bunbury, Miss Gegg and Thomsons. 

Pending visit from Charles Prinsep. HCP’s increased 

salary and move into J(ohn) Forrest’s house. Mrs. 

(Mathew) Hale very formal to Josephine but only out of 

respect. Emily Bunbury much admired by her nephews 

and nieces. 

Death of Bertha Brockman. Visit from the Alfreds 

(Wallcliffe Bussells) including Ellen. 

Pleasure at purchase of Grenadine dress by 

Josephine. Level suspected of helping himself from 

stock of tea. Cattle Chosen never looked so pretty with 

front & side lawns all beautifully green. 

L.H.H. party in new home in London, mention of Uncle 

Thoby and Annie. News from Kate Reiby of trial in 

Tasmania, T(homas) Reiby more sinned against than 

sinning. 

Mr. Walcot “old Pem” and Bessie (Bussell). Emily 

preaching to Mr. Delisle on the subject of 

intemperance. Lucy Guerin looking wonderfully 

improved, her mother and Charlotte deriving much 

benefit from a daily glass of sherry. 

Mr. Carey and Rose Strickland are to be married, 

would have liked her to have chosen a more worthy 

individual. Mrs. Bryan declares Charlotte to be tidiest 

and nicest of the Wallcliffe daughters but all are lazy. 

Miss Emily Bunbury leaving to live in England. 

Mental illness of Miss (Selina) Turner, she is escorted 

to Fremantle. Future of her and her sister Maria. 




Frying Pan needs a pack of cards, he and Tommy 

have card party almost every night. Note from Fowler 

about Bussell Location on his run. Entertainment 

provided by Mr. & Mrs. George Case. 

“The Father” (John Bussell) not well. Mention of 

Lockharts, Brookings, Mr. Clay. Maria Doolan is such 

a nice servant and Lizzie Nevin such an innocent 

obliging little girl. 

(26 letters, 16 and 23 May are incomplete) 

1972A/53 July-December 1874 

Miss Turner not to be encouraged to hope for a home 

with Prinseps. Emily Bunbury farewelled by Mrs. 

(Amelia) Bunbury with much regret. Death of Peter 

Spicer in Hong Kong. What does Harry say about 

responsible government? Visit from Bishop Hale. 

Celebration of Frances’s (Cookworthy) wedding. 

Georgie Hale and Caroline Bunbury are our guests, 

such nice, cheerful pleasant young girls, so happy and 

animated. Pretty Grace Bussell a visitor. 

Mr. (Richard) Gale is to be our Member. General 

feeling is against responsible government. Expresses 

appreciation for the kind attention Mr. Barlee has given 

HCP in Perth. Spending at Sandilands by 

Cookworthys could have been tempered with caution. 

The Miss Turners settled at Toodjay. 

Poll declared: Gale 61 - Carey 42. Uncle Alfred 

(Bussell) quite cured of all his maladies, never felt so 

well. (16 letters) 

1972A/54 September - November 1875 

Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell. Obituary 

notice. Preparing for journey to England with Caroline. 

Uncle Alfred’s and Mr. Walcot’s kindness and 

assistance greatly appreciated. Arrangements for 

tablet for grave. (7 letters) 

1972A/55 2 January 1876, Albany 

To Emily Vines - At Lady Campbell’s, dined there with 

Aunt Mary (Taylor) and Kate. 

Very uncomfortable voyage to Albany. Musical 

evening at Lady Campbell’s and visit to Aunt Mary at 

Candyup. Disagreement with Capel and Edward 

Brockman over estate. Contemplates letting or selling 

Cattle Chosen and taking daughter Emily and her 

children to England. (5 letters) 

1972A/56 n.d. UK 

For private perusal - controversial conduct of Joseph 

Cookworthy. Introducing Moore family, immigrants to 

WA. (4 letters) 

1972A/57 n.d. Paris 




Caroline Bunbury’s unusual dress and photograph, 

Paris Exhibition, (2 letters) 

1972A/58 8 September 1876, Honiton, Devon, UK 

No fears about Emily Vines at Cattle Chosen, she has 

more sense, skill & cleverness relating to colonial life 

than any of my family. 

28 September 1876, Dawlish, Devon, UK 

To Frances Sutherland - meeting old friends at 

Plymouth, visiting son Spicer at Plymouth. 

1972A/59 April/June 1877- December 1877, UK 

At Winchester where her husband spent his early 

years and Isle of Wight visiting Annie Prinsep. In 

Oxford with Mrs. Ducane (nee Mary Molloy). 

Enthusiastic description of Oxford. News of impending 

marriages, Bessie Bussell and possibly Edith Bussell. 

At Lowestoft - Mary Ducane is now Lady Ducane. In 

Edinburgh in August. In London meeting Edward Vines 

who is to be medical officer on emigrant ship to WA. (5 

letters) 

1972A/60 May, November/December 1878 

In Paris, enjoying the change from London and 

describing with pleasure their new surroundings. 

Drawing up her will, appointing her four daughters as 

executors. (3 letters) 

1972A/61 1881, London/Paris 

Learns of mental breakdown of daughter Josephine. 

Settled in new Paris home. Miss Emily Bunbury 

nearby. (2 letters) 

30 March 1882, Paris 

The boulevard trees will be in full beauty in April. (part 

of letter cut off) 

29 June 1883, Paris 

To Emily Vines - list of Bussell portraits at Cattle 

Chosen. 

1886, Wiesbaden and London 

Anticipating visit from granddaughter Carlotta Prinsep. 

Estate of Uncle (Peter) Spicer. Cautions HCP on his 

investments. (3 letters) 

7 June 1888, Paris 

Carlotta to travel to Europe with the Onslows to 

advance her education 

1889, Paris 

Continuing arrangements for Carlotta’s arrival. Emily 

Vines has left to return to WA. Fred and Mary Vines to 

retain management of Cattle Chosen on her return. (4 

letters) 

15 December 1892, Paris 




Financial matters - CBC of Sydney. 

1893, Paris 

Visit from Mrs. (Mathew) Hale, enjoyed her sweet calm 

company. Future income problems. (2 letters) 

1972A/62 n.d. Busselton 

Parts of letters - Turner sisters problems, the Alfreds 

(Wallcliffe Bussells) and Bunburys. (9) 

n.d. UK/Paris 

Writes of daughter Edith Sanderson and family at 

Aspenden, news of HCP’s sisters. (7) 

1972A/63 Bussell, Charlotte Josephine 

1857 - 1859, Cattle Chosen 

To Amy Hale, daughter of Archdeacon Mathew Hale 

by his first marriage. (3 letters, one completed by 

Frances Sutherland) 

10 May 1860, Cattle Chosen 

To ‘My dear Capel ’(Ommanney) Declining health of 

her uncle Vernon Bussell. 

Circa 1864 -1865, Cattle Chosen 

To her brother-in-law, Fredrick Vines - mention of 

Hales and Col. Molloy. Dublin address in different 

handwriting added. 

31 October 1867, Cattle Chosen 

To ‘My dearest Harry’ - visit from Dr. Alexandre ? and 

Mr. Harris. 

Bussell, Edith A. 

6 October 1905, Ellensbrook 

Anticipated visit from HCP. 

Bussell, Emily Jane (1841-1911) 

21 November 1859, Gin Gin. 

To her sister Josephine - visiting Brockmans 

Bussell, Evangeline 

1873/1875, Adelaide. To her Aunt Frances Sutherland. 

Evangeline was the daughter of Vernon and Mary, nee 

Phillips. (2 letters) 

Bussell, Grace Vernon. Not to be confused with 

Alfred Bussell’s daughter Grace. 

23 August 1914, S. S. Indarra 

Adventure on returning to Western Australia. 

Bussell, Mary Elizabeth. Widow of Vernon. 

n.d. Adelaide 

Memories of kindness to her late husband. 

Bishop’s Court, Adelaide 

May/July 1904 

Canon (William) Bussell is now one of my husband’s 

Archdeacons. Death of Signor (Watts). (2 letters) 

1972A/64 Bussell, John Garrett (1803-1875) 




n.d. Perth/Busselton 

Returning from Synod, Retirement of (J.S.) Roe and 

pension, parliamentary proceedings, mention of 

McCail, Gull and Governor Weld. Mrs. (Mathew) 

Hale’s concern for my appearance. (4 letters, including 

one to Charlotte Bussell, 1 incomplete) 

11 April 1861, Busselton 

To a daughter - instruction in the classics. 

5 June 1864, Perth 

To a daughter - reminiscences of boyhood at vicarage. 

21 October 1868, Busselton 

Court case - mention of Guerin and Lock(e) 

26 May 1869, Busselton 

Farm news, financial matters. 

18 June 1870, Busselton 

News of HCP’s financial problems 

27 March 1871, Busselton 

Financial matter and family news. 

January 1873, Busselton 

Farm news 

April/May/October 1874 

Includes Latin quotations and verse, advice on 

lifestyle, election news. (4 letters) 

1972A/65 Busselton Amateur Theatrical Club 

16 June 1918 

Resignation from office 

Busselton Bowling Club 

1918/1920 

Election to office (3 letters) 

Busselton Cricket Club 


Position as Patron proposed 

Busselton Mechanics Institute 

9 September 1868 

Settlement of account 

Busselton, Municipality of 

23 June 1915 

Design of common seal 

Busselton Soldiers’ Institute 

Building fund donation 

1972A/66 Cameron, Julia Margaret 

24 July 1874, Isle of Wight 

To Louisa Bowden-Smith - news of James, May and 

Annie Prinsep, comment on Charles Prinsep selling 

out of the army. 

n.d. 




To ? - account of Ball attended by May, Annie and 

Louisa Prinsep. Signed ‘your loving sister’. (Letter 

incomplete). 

n.d. 

To ‘My beloved Talah’. Stormy crossing to Isle of 

Wight. 

6 February 1874, Isle of Wight 

To ‘My darling little Matron’, - social and family 

activities, Tennyson’s, Uncle Thoby & Aunt Sara, 

Signor (G.F. Watts). 

1972A/66A 

? Campbell 

March 1872, Fremantle 

Overdue account. (2 letters) 

Cammilleri, May 

17 February 1947, Armadale 

Augusta land purchase - part of Molloy Estate. Extract 

from Government Gazette. 

Cattell, A. S. & Co., London 

Enclosing prospectus - engraving blocks. 

Chopin, A. 

1872, Perth 

Request and receipt for payment of account. (2 letters) 

Clarke, W.J. 

21 August 1871, Upper Harvey. 

To HCP requesting removal of cows. 

1972A/66B 

Cecil Dent, Estate Agent/Cecil Dent Limited 

1912 - 1920, Perth 

Management of 300 Hay Street, The Studio. (8 letters 

and note by HCP) 

Christie. T. F. 

1914/1916, Perth 

Printing of booklet of poems. (3 letters) 

1972A/67 Clifton, Annnete 

29 July 1869, Leschenault 

Birth of Carlotta Prinsep. 

Clifton, A. D. 

1 September 1918, Alverstoke 

Receipt of copy of “Random Rhymes”, news of family. 

Clifton, Elinor (nee Bell) 

n.d. Leschenault 

Receipt for cheque 

Clifton, W. Pearce 

1873. Leschenault 

Prospecting trip to the Henty (2 letters) 

Clifton, Sophia Louisa 

28 May 1876, Upton House, Australind. 




Birth of nieces, trial of Kenneth Brown, visit to 

Thomsons at Brookhampton. 

Cobb, Elizabeth W. 

n.d. Hawthorn W. 

Hope of a return visit by Josephine and Carlotta. 

June - November 1905, Aylesbury and Norwich. 

Transfer of Subiaco land to Mr. W. D. Campbell. 

Family news. (5 letters) 

Colvin, J. R. 

24 November 1903, Newcastle, NSW 

Account of voyage from Fremantle to Sydney. 

31 October 1904, At sea 

Postcard 

Conibeere, Jno 

1871, Bunbury 

Settlement of account. (3 letters) 

1972A/68 Cookworthy, Frances Glasford (1834 1928) 

Includes an article about Cookworthy’s career, Prelude to a 

legend, from The Australian Literary Review, April 4 2007 

n.d. 

To Mary Bunbury (nee Vines) - domestic employees. 

n.d. Ilfracombe, Devon, UK 

To Mary Bunbury at Sandilands - no regular boarders 

to be allowed. Pleasures of North Devon. 

n.d. Perth 

Business and social activities (4 letters) 

n.d. Sandilands 

Circa early 1870’s. Prinseps moving to Perth, HCP 

urged to go alone until settled in employment. 

Formation of Vasse Botanical Society. (5 letters, 1 

note) 

1872, Sandilands 

Interest on loans needed, judging colonial wines, 

Spicer Cookworthy posted to Gibraltar. (3 letters) 

15 February 1873, Sandilands 

Comments on domestic employees. 

1901, Sandilands 

Death of Frederic R-Bunbury (aged 4) at Picton. 


Postcard 

n.d. Paddington, UK 

Meets future Bishop of Adelaide, wishes Prinseps to 

meet when at Fremantle. 

8 December 1905, Paddington, UK 

With Flora Brockman meeting relatives, Julius 

Brockman, and Ardaghs. 

Cookworthy, Joseph (1828-1909) 




1872, Plymouth/Stonehouse 

To Frances Cookworthy - plans for visit to Western 

Australia, deferred by health considerations. (2 letters) 

1 February 1874, Sandilands 

Payment of Bills. 

1875, Vasse 

Sandilands prospering. Death of John Garrett Bussell. 

(2 letters) 

19 January 1878, Vasse 

To ‘My dear little wife’ - getting on well since you have 

been away. 

29 August 1886, Vasse 

Comment on timber trade. 

10 June 1891, Vasse 

Land agreement with Fenner, visit to Blackwood 

families. 

Cookworthy, Spicer. (D. 1879) 

1872 Portland, UK 

To his sister Frances. Joseph Cookworthy’s plans to 

go out to Western Australia. Promotion and transfer to 

Gibraltar in prison service. (2 letters) 

Cookworthy, Lily. Wife of Spicer 

21 August 1908, Ticehurst, UK 

Meeting Prinseps in London. 

1913, Ticehurst, UK 

Managing household for ‘The Duke’, (not identified). 

Will meet Mary Bunbury when she has settled her 

boys. (2 letters) 

28 June 1914, Wadhurst, Sussex. 

To Miss Prinsep, (Annie) - Thank you letter for 

hospitality. 

1972A/69 Cooper, Richenda 


Death of Caroline Bussell 

Cornish, William 

1870, Pinjarrah 

Hire of horse and costs to brother of HCP. (2 letters) 

Cornthwaite, T(ully) 

21 January 1876, Walthamstow, UK 

To Mrs. Ommanney - Bishop’s memoir. 

Cottesloe Beach Road Board 

28 July 1920 

Vandalism at ’The Chine’ 

Cowan, N. W. 

1916, Perth 

Transfer of land to Huntley. (2 letters) 

Craisford, ? 




19 March 1878, K. George’s Sound 

Regret at being unable to accept invitation. 

Crampton, Thos. 

23 December 1872, Mylup 

Supply of flour. 

Cross, Walter 


Dismissal from choir of Miss Mattinson. Note added by 

HCP. 

1972A/70 Daniel White & Co. 

23 November 1914, Perth 

Requesting repairs at ‘The Studio’. Note added by 

HCP. 

Darling Range Road Board 

1912/1913 

Compensation for road resumption, payment of rates 

(4 letters) 

Davy, Dr. J. G. 

n.d. 756, Hay Street 

Advice on health. Pencilled names added in 

handwriting of HCP. Obituary circa 1908. 

Deason, J. F. 

2 January 1917, Werona, Claremont 

Camping at “The Chine”. 

Denman, Ann 

22 January 1876, Sydney 

To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - invitation to visit. 

Donald, Charles 


Unable to work at Little Holland House. 

Doust, ? 

21 October 1913, West Kensington. UK 

Travelling to India and Straits Settlements. 

Downing, John G. 

n.d. 

To Josephine Bussell - thank you letter. 

Drummond, Maisrie 

10 May 1904,Cottesloe 

Receipt of photograph of Freshwater Bay. 

Dunn, E. G. 

27 December 1907, Heidelberg, WA 

Literary matter posted, response requested. 

1972A/70A 

Dempster, Chrissie 

1892, Springfield, Northam. 

Family news. (2 letters) 

1928. Cottlesloe 




Social activities, family news. (2 letters) 

Dempster M. Margaret. 

n.d. 

Enquiry about Cam, probably Campbell Taylor. 


Family news 

Dempster ? 

17 August 1888, Springfield 

Prospecting - Golden Valley, Silver Range. 

6 July 1906, Springfield 

Acknowledgment of appointment as Protector of 

Aborigines. 

Drake-Brockman, Winsome nee Clarkson 

9 December 1953, West Perth 

To ‘Dear Cousin Emily’ 

1972A/71 Earnshaw, Mary 

n.d. 

Payment of account 

Elkington, Violet 

21 December 1934, Hythe, UK 

To Mary Bunbury - visit to Malvern. 

Eliot, Caroline (nee Brockman 1901-1989) 

6 December 1944, Mt. Barker 

Family news and activities. 

Eliot, George 

8 December 1869, Bunbury 

Payment of account. 

28 August 1872, Geraldton 

Advice on Murchison location lead lode prospect. 

Eliot, Lawrence Stirling 

8 September 1863, Bury Hill, Bunbury 

To Josephine Bussell - Mrs. Tracy fortune telling. 

9 June 1866, Bury Hill. 

Introducing himself and family with view to making 

acquaintance of HCP on his arrival. 

22 February 1870, Bunbury 

Request for payment of order. 

Evans, M 

17 May 1914, Bath 

From M. Evans - illness of her mother. 

1972A/72 Fairbairn, Robert 


Payment of account 

9 December 1907, Exeter College, Oxford. 

Unable to meet in London. 

3 March 1914, Cottlesloe 




1972A/72A 

1972A/72B 

Visit to Bunbury - has look of prosperity about it. 

Falkingham, Melanie 

n.d. North Fremantle 

To Miss (Emily) Prinsep, illness of Robert Falkingham. 

Fawcett, Theo 

23 August 1875, Pinjarrah Park. 

Receipt of Map & Land regulations. 

Fenner, G. H. 

n.d. 

Lease agreements 

June/July 1889 Busselton 

Offer to fence suburban allotment and take it for seven 

years. HCP replies in agreement. (2 letters, note in 

reply added) 

Ferguson, Isabella 

n.d. Perth 

Purchase of piano. (2 letters) 


To Mrs. Sutherland (nee Bussell) - purchase of 

children’s books. 

Forbes Fee 

1871/1872, Dardanup 

Requesting payment for horses. (2 letters) 

Forrest Brothers/Forrest Chambers. 

1910 -1916, Perth 

Estate of Alexander Forrest. (11 letters and account) 

Forrest, William 

1867, 1869, 1873 

Payment of accounts, water damage to Dardanup 

Road. (3 letters) 

Forrest, John 

1903/1905 

Introducing Professor Dr. Herman Klaalsch of 

Heidleberg University. (2 letters) 

Forrest, Alex & Co. 

8 December 1899, Perth 

Canning Loc. 251 - sub-division. 

Forrest, Sylvia 

n.d. Perth 

Thank you for sympathy. 

1972A/72C Fowler, R. 

1872, 1874/1875, Dardanup & Bunbury 

Farm matters, Belvidere & Prinsep Park. (4 complete 

letters, one portion only) 

Fremantle Trading Company Limited 





1972A/72D 

Leasing of mineral lands in the Geraldine District. 

Fruitgrowers’ Trading and Shipping Company of 

Western Australia Ltd. 


Shipment of table grapes. 

Fry, Mabel, nee Mitchell 

1928, Benger 

Death of Frances Cookworthy. (3 letters) 

Fry, Nora 

5 March 1913, Albany 

Family news. 

Fry, Stephen H. 

1904 -1906, Shenfield, Benger. 

Receipt of photos and picture. (3 letters) 

1972A/73 Gale, Georgiana K, nee Richardson-Bunbury 

14 March 1902, Melbourne 

Death of C. Y. O’Connor. Behaviour of her sister Olive 

after her marriage to Henry Capell. 

Gale, M 

1921, Busselton 

Requests assistance in paying medical fees. 

Withdrawal of comment on ‘neglected children’. (3 

letters) 

18 June 1933, Donnybrook 

Gale, Rebecca, nee Spencer 

n.d. Fairlawn/Perth 

Guild meeting. St. Mary’s Churchyard fencing. (2 

letters) 

18 June 1933, Donnybrook 

Family news. 

Gale, Richard 

2 January 1874, Fairlawn. 

Declines offer of partnership. 

Gallop, James, Junior 

4 September 1876, Dalkeith Park 

Fencing of property, request for access gate. 

Gardiner, Edward 

28 June 1870, Upper Ferguson 

Settlement of proposals through Mr. W. Spencer. 

1972A/73A 

Gegg, Mary 

19 November 1875, Beachlands 

Social activities and new arrival at Beachlands. 

The General Electric Engineering Co. 

1912/1913 

Purchase of pump - Little Holland House. (4) 

Geological Survey Office 




1972A/73B 

1972A/73C 

n.d. Perth 

Hope of rich lodes being found on HCP’s property. 


Information on Geraldton locations, three held by C. R. 

Prinsep. 

Guerin, Eleanor 

18 August 1878, The Warren 

‘Carlotta will grow up a good & sensible girl’. Sample 

of material attached. 

31 July 1888, Pigeon Grove, Busselton 

Application to Bishop with regard to the Mission. 

7 November 1901 Alverstoke, Brunswick 

Illness of her son Charlie. 

Guerin, Kate 

7 July 1875, Vasse 

Local news. 

Guerrier, G. F. 

27 January 1869, Busselton 

Payment of account - Mrs. (Frances) Sutherland. 

Gibbs, Herbert W. (Father of May Gibbs) 

n.d. The Dune, South Perth 

May’s place in the ‘great art wilderness of London’. 


Advice on musical instruments. May to publish an 

illustrated book for children. 

3 July 1912, Sydney 

May is getting orders for thousands of calendars. 

5 June 1919, The Dune, South Perth 

Visit from May 

13 February 1922, Sydney 

Reading ‘Life of the Signor’ (G. F. Watts). 

1972/A73D Glaskin, F. 

1 February 1871, Perth 

Requesting payment of account. 

Gird F. D. 

12 March 1915, Perth 

Account for dividing fence, storm damage. 

Gomme, H. S. 


Request to stay at the ‘Chine’. 

Greville, Mary 


Successful operation for mother. 

Greville, Florrie 

3 December 1950, Maida Vale 

Family news. 




1972A/74 Hake, Rose (mother of Ursula) 


Thanks for kindness to her daughter. 

Hake, Ursula Gordon 

1904 -1905. The Warren and Mayenup 

Family news and farming activities, note from Isabel 

Brockman. (5 letters) 

13 September 1906, Exmouth, Devon 

Family news and taking up teaching post. 

10 November 1914, Exmouth, Devon 

Early war news, refugees and wounded from Belgium. 

1972A/75 Hale, Mathew Blagden 

23 June 1869, Busselton 

Birth of Carlotta to Josephine, additional letter from 

daughter Georgie Hale. . 

1972A/75A 

Hammersley, Blanche 

29 April 1904, Richmona 

Bereavement of Mrs. ? Boughan. 

Hammersley, Sam. 

1873, Guildford. 

Purchase of sheep. (3 letters) 

1972A/75B 

Hancock, William 


Meets Forrests, Lady Bedford and R. E. Bush in UK 

before returning to WA. 

Hands, John E. 


Requesting urgent settlement of account. 

1972A/75C 

Hare, Esther 

n.d. The College, Perth 

Butter supply to college.. 

Hare, Louisa 

1870/1871, The College 

Butter supply to college. (4 letters) 

1972A/76 Harris. M. J. 

n.d. Leytonstone and Woodgreen, UK. 

To Mrs. (J. G.) Bussell. Commissions for Mrs. Prinsep, 

mention of Grace Bussell’s heroism. (3 letters) 

n.d. Leytonstone and Hastings 

Mention of WA families, Burts, Lefroys, Forrests, 

George Shenton and Edith Steere, Leakes. Lord 

Gifford is the new Col. Sec. UK politics. Prinseps 

moving into Little Holland House. Reading 1 st Vol of 

the Life of Watts. (6 letters, one end page portion of 

letter) 

13 February 1878, Ilfracombe, UK 




HCP resuming theatricals, death of Mr. W. R-Bunbury, 

Mr. Padbury to represent WA at the Paris Exhibition. 

1972A/77 Harris, J(oseph) 

1865, 1871, 1876. Vasse/Busseton. 

Business matters (3 letters) 

Harris, Thos. 

1874, Belvidere/Rosamel 

Farm news, poor condition of unidentified lease. (3 

letters) 

1972A/78 Harrison, Alfred 

1868 

Reminiscences of (Cheltenham) College and German 

holiday (2 letters) 

28 July 1870 

Expresses sympathy for HCP’s losses. 

5 December 1871, London 

News of marriage and honeymoon trip in Europe. 

1873, London 

Suggests that HCP return home and take up art again. 

Sympathy with further misfortune to HCP. (2 letters) 

20 September 1874, North Devon. 

Success as professional writer. 

19 July 1876, Kensington, UK. 

Laments demolition of Little Holland House. 

19 April 1878, Kensington, UK. 

Establishes St. Cecilia (Choral) Society. 


Gives account of the progress of his children. 

10 December 1903, Surrey, UK 

News of former schoolfellows. 

25 August 1906, North Wales 

Engagement of two of his children. Letter Incomplete. 

28 September 1909, House of Lords. 

Plans for retirement. 

15 July 1910, Surrey, UK 

Settled into retirement. 

23 July 1911, Weybridge, UK 

Travels in Europe. 

Incomplete letter - death of Andrew Hichens. 

Harrison, F. A. (Wife of Alfred) 

n.d. Dorset, UK 

Family news, offers the “wretched Lloyd George” to 

Western Australia. 

1972A/79 Harrison, C & S 

14 October 1898, London 

Estate of Charles John Prinsep. 




Harston, A. E. 

16 July 1922, Devon. UK 

To Mary Bunbury, invitation to visit. 

Hartie, C. 

24 November 1871, Bunbury 

Requesting payment of account. 

Hay, J. N. & Son 

January/April 1868, Bunbury 

Requesting payment of accounts. (2 letters) 

31 January 1870, Bunbury 

Sale of mare. 

Haynes, E. W. 


Tuition of drawing class in unidentified school. 

1972A/79A 

Hayward, Agnes 


Death of ‘Signor’ (G. F. Watts) 

Hayward, Thos. 

1871-1873, Bundidup 

Business matters. (4 letters, one circular) 

Hendy, K. 

30 August 1901, Private Hospital, Mandurah Road. 

Problems with hospital employees. 

1972A/80 Hichens, Andrew. Brother-in-law to HCP. 

26 September 1875, Kent, UK 

Meets John Forrest. 

23 November 1876, Isle of Wight 

Financial and estate matters. (2 letters) 


Death and funeral of Uncle Thoby. (2 letters) 

28 July 1879, London 

Estate of C. R. Prinsep. 


Travelling in France and Italy 

n.d. 

Incomplete letter - art supplies. 

In remembrance -newspaper cutting. 

Hichens, Mary, nee Prinsep (1) Tennyson, Mary (2) 

c. 1880. Shoreham, Sevenoaks, UK 

James Prinsep to Colombo to find work. 

1883, London 

To ‘My darling old Jimbo’ - Tennyson’s are here, old 

Alfred very spry. Death of Czar. 

n.d. France/Cornwall 

To ‘Darling’, (her sister Louisa) - account of holidays. 

Death of Annie Ritchie. (3 letters) 




1907/1908, Isle of Wight/Monkshatch, UK 

Notes to HCP and Josephine in UK. 

1972A/81 Higgins, Eva 

13 June 1904, Lower Blackwood 


Higgins, Geo A. 

14 March 1904. Lower Blackwood 

Natives delighted to see their faces in photographs. 

Hislop, Jas. 


Will proceed against HCP unless debt is paid. 

Hodson, H. E. 

16 December 1901, Clevedon, UK 

To Miss Ardagh, samples of WA ‘woods’ 

1972A/81A 

High School, Perth 

1918 -1922 

To Mr. Prinsep or Mrs. Capel Brockman. Payment of 

fees. (10 letters) 

1972A/82 Hooker, Joseph W. 

11 July 1874, Royal Gardens, Kew. 

To Miss Prinsep thanking her for drawing of 

Hardenbergia. 

1972A/83 Horrocks, John J. 


Location of cottage in Broome Street. 

Hunter & Co., 

11 May 1870, Calcutta 

Despatch of Kangroo (sic) dogs. 

Huntley, J & G. 

8 July 1913, East Cannington 

Offer to purchase Location Nos. 1125 & 1126. Plan of 

locations. 

1972A/84 Hutchings, A. 


Learns of death Caroline Bussell. 

3 May 1915, Farnham, UK 

To Mary Bunbury - remembers time in Australia. 

Hutchings, Georgie 

24 January1908, London 

Meeting at Exhibition of Old Masters. 

7 March 1913, Woodgreen, London. 

Travelling in Italy. 

n.d. Farnham, Surrey, UK. 

Seeks introduction to Mary Watts, widow of “Signor”. 

Hutchings, Jane 




n.d. Carmarthen, 

Seeking news of Bussell family. 

1972A/85 Hyem, Hester & Coy, Limited 

1913/1915 

Sale of Lots 1126 & 1126, Kalamunda. Agreement 

with Mr. T. J. Ryan. (16 letters) 

1972A/86 Isaacs, Mrs. S. A. 

4 January 1906, Ellensbrook 

Plenty of visitors coming to the caves. 

1972A/87 Jacobs, J. A. 

November 1908, Claremont 

Building work at Little Holland House. (2 letters) 

1972A/88 James, J. C. H. 

n.d. 

Theatricals, controversy with Mr. & Mrs. Maxwell 

Lefroy. (2 letters) 


Regrets lack of communication with HCP. 

13 December 1877, Weld Club. 

Rent of cottage 

1972A/89 Johnston, F. 

28 November 1905, Singapore 

Arrangement in Derby with Dr. Wace to take up land 

near Derby, ‘we are to be cotton planters’ 

Johnston, Frank 

29 December 1873, Barndon Hill 

Requesting seed of Indian corn. 

1972A/90 Jose, Edw’d & Sons, London 

22 April 1870, London. 

Advice of Bill of Lading for two cases per “Amur” 

Justices Association of Western Australia 

1918 

Photographs and reminiscences for publication in 

journal ‘The Magistrate’. Notations added by HCP (4 

letters) 

Jutting, Chamje 

11 February 1908, The Old Studio, Perth. 

To Mrs. (Virginia) Reynolds, nee Prinsep. Problems at 

‘The Studio’. 


Concern for health of HCP. 

1972A/91 Keane, Kate. 

26 July 1893, Mere Hall, Knutsford, UK 

To ‘My dear Harroo’. Comments on members of 

Prinsep family. 

1972A/92 Kennedy, James 

14 November 1917, Mt. View, Ajana 




To W. B. Mitchell Esq. Willing to prospect Mr. 

Prinsep’s block 5 at Geraldine. 

7 July 1918, Geraldine 

Reports on prospecting work carried out on No. 5 

block. 

Kenwick Park 

19 July 1869 

Payment to Mr. W. Spencer. 

1972A/93 Kidson, Forbes, Connie and Nessie 

14 January 1905, Glenbank, Northam 

Receipt of photograph. (2 letters) 

1972A/93A 

King, G 

2 February 1912, West Perth. 

Under suspension, requests assistance from HCP. 

1972A/93B 

King, Jno. H 

7 March 1902, Sydney 

Introducing Mr. Ernest Hargraves. Recalls time spent 

in Goldfields. 

King, Robert 

1871, 1874, 1876, Fremantle 

Requesting payment of accounts. (3 letters) 

King, W. A. 

5 February 1868, Paradise. Copy 

To Messrs James & John Mcguire. Return of 

implements after expiry of lease. 

1972A/94 Kirkman, J & Son 


Purchase of piano. (Letter and envelope) 

3 November 1875, London 

Unable to execute order. 

Knight, W. G. 

3 January 1877, Albany 

To Mrs. (Emily) Vines. Advice of shipment of 2 parcels. 

1972A/95 Lancaster, George C. 

12 December 1907, Whim Creek 

Thinking of taking up pearling. 

Lands and Surveys, Department of 

1904 

Resumption - Darling Range Road Dist. Loc 1125. 

1911/1912 

Resumption of part of Swan Location 1125. (3 letters) 

1972A/96 Langford-Brook, Eliz. 

15 January 1908, Knutsford, UK 

Death of her husband. 

Langford-Brook, Harry L. B. formerly White. 

21 April 1911, Mere Hall, Knutsford, UK. 




Change of name, family news, Estate of C. J. Prinsep. 

Langford-Brook, Willie 

14 August 1910, Redcar, UK 

To Lou (Bowden-Smith) - remembers HCP just prior to 

his leaving for WA in 1866. 

19 September 1912, Herne Bay, UK 

To Lou Bowden-Smith - death of Charlie White. 

14 November 1912, Stone, Staffs, UK. 

Introducing James Bradley, a recent immigrant to WA, 

death of his brother Charlie. 

1972A/97 Law, Geo. 

16 October 1910, Southern Cross 

Receipt of photographs of Little Holland House. 

Layman, A. H. 

3 October 1904, Wonnerup House 

Receipt of photograph, family news. 

Layman, G. 

1872/1873, Wonnerup 

Payments for horses. Bills and promissory notes. (4 

letters) 

Layman, Stella 

19 November 1937, Wonnerup House. 

Thanks for expressions of sympathy 

1972A/98 Leake, George 


Estate of Mrs. Frances Sutherland, nee Bussell. 

Leake, G. W. 


Probate of Mr. (C. R.) Prinsep’s will. 

1972A/98A 

Lefroy, E. (Bessie) 

n.d. Jayes 

To Capel Brockman - family news, election 

disappointment for Edward Brockman. 


To Mrs. (Charlotte) Bussell. Elections - Edward 

Brockman to oppose Mr. Carey. 


Mrs. Bussell learns of serious illness of her husband 

John Garrett Bussell. 

Lefroy, William G. 


Needs mast for boat. 

Lefroy, Mary 

1878, Perth 

Accident to carriage. 

1972A/99 Lee, Thos. N. 




1915/1916, Claremont 

Renting ‘The Chine” (4 letters) 

3 May 1917, Claremont 

Wishes to purchase portion of property, “The Chine’ 

Lewis, H. C. 

9 January 1919, Exmouth, UK 

Henry Willmott returning home shortly, meets James 

Prinsep. 

1972A/100 Little, Thomas 

23 June 1869, Dardanup. 

Birth of first child to Henry and Josephine Prinsep. 

Lockhart R. 

n.d. 

Request for payment of twelve month account. 

Logue, Kate 

13 August 1858, North Harvey 

Family bereavement. 

Logue, Wm. 

10 January 1874, Harvey River 

Proposal to lease part of Belvidere Estate. 

1972A/101 Lovegrove, Dr. Thos. H. 


Requesting settlement of account. 

26 May 1873, Bunbury 

Comments on Carey and ‘scandal’. 

Lovegrove, Maude 

n.d. Bury Hill, Bunbury 

Commission for dress material, opinion on 

Government House party, (Ords’) and the Venn family. 

27 October 1874, Bury Hill 

To Mrs. (Emily) Vines, news of family. 

Low, J 

July/October 1861, Port Lincoln/Melbourne 

To Caroline Bussell - news of Mrs. Vernon Bussell. (2) 

1972A/102 Lultah, John 

7 February 1871, India 

Requesting payment of L150 owing to him. 

Lyons, Mark 

21 July 1873, Colley (sic) Bridge 

Request for payment of balance of wages. 

1972A/103 Macan, Annie 

n.d. 

End page only. 

Circa 1907/08, Kensington W. London 

Hopes to meet Prinseps before they leave for Spain. 

1914 -1918 UK 




Family news - Amy Wilkins, Ella Wilson. (5 Letters) 

Macan, George 

11 October 1911, Wimbledon. London 

Thoughts of going to Western Australia but still 

gainfully employed. 

Mactear Family 

n.d. /1913, London 

Greeting card and bereavement card. (2) 

1972A/104 Maitland, A Gibb, Government Geologist 


Reports on Lower Geraldine, examination of all 

mineral bearing country. 

Maitland, Amy G 

n.d. 


Manning, James 

17 February 1888, Fremantle 

Fencing division of previously owned land and MacKay 

property. (S.O.L. No 640) Notation by HCP. 

1972A/105 Markham, Alfred 

July/November 1904, Kalgoorlie 

Obtains work in Goldfields as labourer. (2 letters) 

19 September 1913, Harvey 

Setting up house, successful orange orchards. 

Markham, Lilian 

n.d. Harvey 

Visit to Busselton - hope to meet. 

30 July 1914, Penrith, Cumberland 

Purchasing commissions during return to WA. 

17 July 1928, Harvey 

Sympathy on death of Frances Cookworthy. 

Martin, Mary, 

14 July 1914, Bad Homburg 

To Annie Prinsep - postcard. 

27 August 1914, Tewkesbury 

To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - illustrated postcard 

1972A/106 Maw, Jos. 


Sale of ‘useless’ cow and proceeds. 

Mclarty, John 

19 December 1872, Pinjarrah 

Request for payment of account. 

McClean, John 

11 March 1872, Vasse 

Request for payment of account. 




1972A/107 Maguire, James 

1873, Prinsep Park/Dardandup 

Requests for settlement of accounts, use of cattle run, 

various items of property, duties at Prinsep Park (7 

letters) 

Maguire, John 

4 July 1868, Dardanup 

Authority to take stock of hay - Dardanup Mission 

1972A/108 Mcleod, Donald Norman 

29 November 1894, Legislative Assembly, Victoria. 

To Carlotta Prinsep, in Melbourne with her mother, 

visit to be arranged with Mcleods. 

1972A/108A 

Mechanics Institute 

25 October 1870, Bunbury 

Collection of arrears 


Donation of £5.00. 

Melbourne Club 


HCP made an Honorary Member 

Merck Bros. London 


Despatch of parcel of clothes on instructions from Little 

Holland House. 

Merry, W. 

10 August 1906, Karridale 

Dr. Hill’s University Extension lectures. 

Metters Limited 


Building material for Little Holland House. 

Meyrick, Dorothy 

20 December 1942, Perth. 

Appreciation of hospitality after visit to Busselton and 

Little Holland House. 

1972/A108B 

Metropolitan Water Supply 

1911-1913 

Rates and proposed sewerage connection - ‘The 

Studio’. (Seven letters and diagram of property). 

1972A/109 Millar, J. 

13 December 1892, Adelaide 

News of his work and possible return to Perth. 

Millars’ Karri and Jarrah Company (1902) Ltd. 

May/July 1908, Perth and London 




Acquisition of right of way through block of ground, No. 

66, near the Ferguson on Bussell’s Brook. (4 letters) 

1915/1916 

Payment for right of way through land the property of 

Mrs. Josephine Prinsep. (2 letters) 

1972A/110 ? ‘Minoire’ (Possibly a governess to the Prinsep 

children) 

n.d. London 

News of family and friends, occupations and 

excursions. (3 letters) 

1864 

3 letters following the news of the death of Charles 

Robert Prinsep. 


News of Cheltenham school friends of HCP. 

25 May 1866, London 

Enquiring as to situation on HCP’s arrival in Western 

Australia, comments on various acquaintances. 


Learns of engagement of HCP to Josephine Bussell. 

14 August 1867, London 

Requests assistance in financial and housing matter. 

1972A/111 Mitchell, Sam 

21 July 1873, Geraldine Mine 

Traces of lead on surface of block No. 5, desires to 

lease, paying royalty of 1/30 on ore sold. 

Mitchell, S. H. 

1917/1918, Mt. View, Ajana. 

Wishes to lease or purchase block No. 5 at Geraldine. 

Interest also in block Nos. 9 & 10. Notations by HCP. 

(5 letters) 

1972A/112 Mitchell, William Owen 

27 August 1872, Henty 

Complaint of sheep running uncontrolled about 

homestead and crops. 

20 December 1873, Henty 

Offer to purchase winnowing machine. 

August/October 1875, Henty 

Wishes to purchase bullocks in order to commence 

carting timber. (3 letters) 

1972A/113 Mitchell, William Bedford 

5 September 1866, Paradise (Farm) 

Sale of cattle. Verses and music score in handwriting 

of HCP on reverse pager. 

13 February 1868, Champion Bay 

Shipping horses to India, cruelty in method of loading. 





Difficulty in collecting monies owing, some barter 

trade. 

27 March 1870, Bunbury 

HCP leaves on ‘Hiemdal’ with cargo of horses for 

India, local business news. 


Requires labour to clear water holes. 

27 August 1873, Bunbury 

Problems for HCP with Prinsep Estate. Account 

enclosed. 


Fencing at Henty Brook, control of wild horses. 


Connor & McKay ‘a bad lot’ trying to get 10,000 acres 

of timber on East Side of Henty Grant. 


Timber cutting on the Henty. 


Loss of gun on road. 

October/December 1917, Dongara 

Geraldine block No. 5, advises HCP not to sell, urges 

caution in dealing with Gallagher and (James) 

Kennedy. (2 letters) 

Mitchell, Caroline 


Commissions purchase of hat. 


Fine hay crop at Prinsep Park. 


Local news 


Mr. (Moutray) Bunbury’s invitation to see the new 

organ at Picton. 

n.d. Bunbury 

Carlotta’s (Brockman) new home such a long way off. 

30 January 1912, Northam 

Postcard - illustrated 

1972A/114 Mitchell, James 

7 October 1909, Department of Lands & Surveys. 

Retirement of Captain Wallace 

22 February 1922, Premier’s Office. 

Leaves for UK to promote the South-West of WA. 

Mitchell, Kate 


To Emily Prinsep - local and family news. 

? Mitchell 

16 December 1924, The Willows, Bunbury 




To Mrs. Prinsep, death of Capel Brockman. Letter 

incomplete. 

1972A/115 Molloy, Georgie, (1842-1874). Georgiana Molloy 

Junior) 

n.d. Fairlawn 

To Josephine Bussell, note - grape jam making. 

n.d. circa 1866 -1867 Fairlawn. 

To Josephine Bussell, requesting her to drive Papa out 

today. Papa was Colonel John Molloy. 

Moffitt, J. G. 

28 November 1905, Northampton 

Compliment on appearance of young native girl 

delivering letter from HCP. 

1972A/116 Moore, ? 

17 June 1872, Fremantle 

Demands settlement of account at once or will be 

placed with solicitor. 

Moore, Jas. 


McGibbon & Gillman owe L100, thought to be a 

‘regular swindle got up between them’. 

Moore, Mary or May 

n.d. Perth 

To Mrs. Sutherland, nee Bussell - bazaar for the 

orphanage. 

1972A/117 Moseley, F. A. 

23 November 1904, Cottesloe 

Death of his brother Alfred. 

Moseley, Francis 

31 January 1938, S.S. Otranto 

To Emily Prinsep - hopes to meet again on his return. 

Moseley, Lucy 

1913/1914, Cottesloe 

Family and local news. (2 letters) 

1972A/118 Muir, Thomas (1833-1926) 

14 May 1920, Deeside, Manjamup, (sic) 

Receipt of journals, news of old friends. 

Myles, Gwynne 

20 December 1922, Moora 

Dr. Myles and myself thinking of you both. 

1972A/119 Nairn, C. J. 

1919, Perth 

Lease of Victoria Loc’s. 21 and 38. Notation by HCP. 

(4 letters) 

National Bank of Australasia, Perth 

1920/21 

Remittances received. (2 letters) 




Naylor, Joseph 

21 February 1874, Bunbury 

Leaving the Colony, account to be settled. 

Nesbitt, Eleanor 

n.d. Petersfield, UK 

To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - ‘a magnificent 

entertainment’. Notation by L B-S. 

1972A/120 Neville, Richard 

27 January 1901, Government House. 

Lord and Lady Tennyson regret not seeing you in 

Adelaide. 

Nicholson & Hensman 

4 October 1909, Perth 

Estate of Alexander Forrest 

Noyes, Herbert L 


Allotment of shares. 

Noyes, M. E. nee Bussell. 

I July 1914, M.M.S. Nagara. 

Describing voyage to Auckland. 

1972A/121 O’Connell, Helene 


Note added by HCP - absent in distressing 

circumstances. 

Ogilvy, David 

April/May 1864, Hobart 

Payment of rent due for Adelphi. (2 letters) 

1972A/122 Ommanney, Elizabeth Capel, nee Bussell 

n.d. 

Note ‘remember life is short’ 

To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). 

Childhood memories and family news. 


To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). Memories 

of 1832 voyage on the ‘Cygnet’. 


To ‘My dearest sister’ (Frances Sutherland). 

Death of Mrs. Wollaston, news of family overseas. 

21 October 1881, Carlisle, UK 

Death of her sister Frances Sutherland. 

6 October 1882, Blackheath, UK 

Estate of Frances Sutherland and her own Will. 

15 December 1882, Blackheath, UK 

Learns of death of brother Alfred Bussell, memories of 

brother Lennox. 

31 May 1883, Blackheath 




Estate of Frances Sutherland. 

Ommanney, Elizabeth Capel, junior 


Celebrating her father’s birthday, family news. (Letter 

incomplete) 

29 November 1883, Blackheath, London 

Transfer of dividends to her mother. 

Ommanney, George 

7 January 1876, West Indies 

To his parents, Henry and Elizabeth, nee (Bessie) 

Bussell. 

Ommanney, Emily 

7 January 1876, Trinidad 

To ‘My dearest Mamma’ from Emily. 

1972A/123 Onslow, A. C. 

12 April 1901, London 

Describes voyage from Australia. 

1 May 1902, Kensington, UK 

Memories of Rottnest. 

22 September 1903, Kensington. 

Comments on UK politics. 

13 January 1904, Kensington. 

Death of son of Louisa Bowden-Smith. UK politics. 

8 June 1904, Kensington 

Introducing Captain Alfred Markham. 

8 March 1905, Kensington 

Investigation into treatment of Aborigines. 

5 March 1906, Isle of Wight 

Engagement of Virginia Prinsep. 

Onslow, Madeleine 

30 January 1913, Derby, UK 

News of family, Prinsep grandchildren. 

Onslow, E. Macarthur 

16 April 1906, Camden Park, Menagle 

News of family in UK and Australia. 

1972A/124 Orchardists’ League (WA) 


To Mrs. (Edward) Brockman - school fees. 

1972A/125 Panton, James 

1905, Melbourne 

Advocates cotton growing in WA, drawings added. Dr. 

Roth’s report, Bishop Gibney - grant of 5,000,000 

acres for the poor aborigines of the N. (3 letters) 

1972A/126 Pearce, Gertrude 

8 March, 1904, Rottnest 

Receipt of prints 




Penn ?, James 

21 September 1871, Bridgemore Farm. 

Requests removal of cow. 

Pentlow, F. W. 


Request for promissory note 

Perth Grammar School 

December 1896/January 1897 

Unwanted Xmas cake. HCP’s draft reply. (2 letters) 

Perth ?Roads? Board 

20 May 1877 

Permission granted for gates on Fremantle Road. 

1972A/127 Peterkin, Katie Grant-, nee White 

n.d. 

To ‘My dear madam’ - family news. 

n.d. North Berwick, Scotland 

Louisa Bowden-Smith’s recovery to good health. 

Includes watercolour: Craig Leith. 

24 January 1891, Forres, UK 

Family news, hopes to meet Carlotta Prinsep. 

23 February 1911, London 

News of Louisa B-S and daughter Vee, Annie Prinsep, 

children and grandchildren. 

3 November 1911, Forres, Scotland 

Family news and reminiscences. 

6 December 1913, Forres, Scotland 

Family news and reminiscences. 

1972A/128 Phillips, Geo. 


To Emily Bussell - Hales and Flora (Molloy) expected 

at Fairlawn. 

Phillips, Laura 

1904/1905, Culham 

Receipt of photographs. (2 letters) 

1972A/129 Poole, George Temple 

13 February 1905, Claremont 

Roth Report - Aboriginals. 

March - July 1911, Perth 

Satirical description of horse. Plans for Little Holland 

House. (5 letters) 

17 September 1914, Perth 

Message from Burrell in UK. 


Excuse for belated Xmas wishes. 

1972A/130 Powell & Co. 

30 August 1898, Singapore 




To C. Dunlop, Esq. Prinsep’s Estate. 

Powell Herbert A. 

15 February 1906, R. M. S. “Orient”. 

Conveying two parcels from Mrs. G. F. Watts. Letter 

and note. 


Introduction to Camden Park and Onslows. 

Price, Clara 

12 August 1919, Balmain (Cannington) 

Soldiers returning from Europe. 

1972A/131 Prinsep, James (1799-1840) 

25 February 1834, Calcutta Copy 

To his mother with drawing of Charles’s ‘elegant 

manor house’ at Adelphi. Portion of letter copied by 

HCP. 

27 January/30 April 1835 Copy 

To his mother. Meeting of brothers in India and reports 

of (marital) engagements. Portions of two letters 

copied by HCP. 

1972A/132 Prinsep, William (1794-1874) 

13 January 1870, Guildford, UK 

Timber and horse exports to India. Enclosure: 

introduction to (General) Beadle. 

22 March 1871, Guildford, UK 

To ‘My dear Thoby’ - Queries HCP’s management 

skills. 

16 December 1873, Guildford, UK 

Death of his wife. Urges HCP to sell up and find office 

employment. 

1972A/133 Prinsep, Henry Thoby (1792-1878) 


To Annie Thackery - death of her sister. 

n.d. India Office 

Market Drayton and Singapore properties. 

n.d. 

Queries HCP’s account keeping and debts. 

27 March 1867, India Office 

Sale of Singapore land to raise 50,000 dollars. 

Additional letter from sister Maree (Mary). 

29 October 1872. Little Holland House, UK 

Liability of Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep for HCP’s 

problems. 

26 December 1872, Little Holland House, UK. 

Proposes part sale of WA Estate to relieve debts. Mr. 

Stone to act as adviser. 

6 January 1873, India Office 




Messrs Venn and Brockman ask for price for Prinsep 

Park. Sale to be processed through Mr. Stone. 

12 October 1873, Bournemouth, UK. 

Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Earthy Australian 

wines condemned at 1862 Exhibition. 

10 December 1873, Bournemouth, UK. 

Judgement passed against HCP for £ 4000. 

28 January 1874, Bournemouth, UK 

Debts must be cleared before HCP can leave colony 

or seek Government employment. 

3 September 1874, Freshwater, Isle of Wight 

HCP has obtained a permanent position in Surveyor 

General’s office although financial difficulties not 

resolved. 

1875, Isle of Wight 

To Mr. (Frederick) Barlee. Refer to 1972A/7, letter 

dated 28 September 1875. 

26 June 1877, Freshwater, Isle of Wight 

Andrew Hichens provides assistance in managing 

HCP’s problems. 

1972A/134 Prinsep,Charles Robert (1790 -1864) Estate of 

25 August 1898, Singapore Copy 

Donaldson & Burkinshaw to C. Dunlop Esq. 

2 September 1898, Singapore Copy 

C. Dunlop to Messrs. C & S Harrison 

1 October 1898, Singapore 

C. Dunlop to HCP 

4 April 1901, Singapore 

C. Dunlop to HCP 


C. Dunlop to Messrs. Donaldson & Burkinshaw 

April/May 1904, Singapore 

Typescript 

Donaldson & Burkinshaw to Messrs Stone & Burt. (2 

letters) 

1972A/135 Prinsep, Charles John (1841-1898) 

20 August 1861, India 

To ‘Dear Father’ - travelling to new army posting. 

4 January 1862, Camp Cawnpore, India 

To ‘Dear Father’ - in command of 70 men of the 

“Bays’. 

20 February 1862, Lucknow, India 

To ‘Dear Father’ - has celebrated 21 st birthday. 

15 July 1864, Meerut 

Learns of the death of his father. 

18 August 1864, Meerut, India 

To’ My dear Uncle’ - death of his father, Charles 

Robert and estate matters. 




31 August 1864, Meerut. 

Uncle William’s attitude to Mrs. Snow who has 

managed the Prinsep household and treated the four 

youngest children most kindly. 

21 September 1864, Meerut. 

“My first endeavour’ ‘will be to repair the injuries 

sustained by Mrs. Snow’. The Swan River ‘why should 

Mr. Mitchell buy the land?’ 

1866 

‘seriously thinking of getting married’ 

14 December 1869, King G’s Sound. 

Suggests horse trade with India could be a lucrative 

enterprise. 

4 July 1872, Dover 

‘if WA does not pay, why do not you make up your 

mind to try a breeding establishment in Tasmania’ 

11 January 1874, Dover, UK. 

‘You have certainly got into a nice mess’. Leaving for 

Western Australia about 14 February. 

20 January 1874, Dover, UK 

Management of Prinsep Estates in Western Australia 

20 February 1874, India Office, Westminster. 

Remittance of balance of Bank of England notes. 

26 March 1874, Dover Club 

Estate affairs not in good order. 

8 September 1877, E.I.N.C. 

En route to England via Colombo. 

14 May 1889, Launceston 

‘I have got rid of the place’ (The Adelphi) 

3 August 1890, Launceston 

Trust money 

6 May 1896, Royal London Yacht Club 

Bunbury block settlement - wait until I arrive. 

n.d. Royal London Yacht Club 

‘my little venture with Hassell’ 

n.d. 

News of Josephine in Melbourne. 

1972A/136 Prinsep, Henry Charles (1844-1922) 

Letters to Josephine 

n.d. Perth 

Half page only - thefts of tools. 

n.d. 

Page 2 only - social activities, Burgess and Moseley. 

n.d. “Rob Roy” 

Returning to Busselton with Carlotta 

n.d. 




With Uncle Spicer - he has been seeing the lions of 

Bunbury, its squares, harbours, shipping & public 

buildings. 

n.d. 

Possibility of getting little Malay divers for pearl 

fisheries. Note on reverse from Josephine. (Portion of 

letter only, damaged) 

n.d. 

To Guildford to join Josephine 

n.d. 

Laments Capel’s (Brockman) actions - how might she 

be appeased. Emily (Vines) has taken a wise step. 

n.d. Weld Club. 

Ball at Guildford - Brockmans, Fergusons and Landors 

attending. 

9 October 1870, Loftie’s House. 

To Perth on horseback, visits Mrs. J.G. Bussell at 

Bishops House where Mr. Carey’s behaviour is 

discussed. 

12 October 1870, Harwood’s Hotel, Fremantle. 

Distressed by growing debts. Determined to resign 

management of Prinsep Estates. 

7 February 1871, Cattle Chosen. 

Arranging shipment of sleepers and horses. 

4 January 1872, Cattle Chosen. 

Taking an unfair holiday - a dreadful loss to Josephine! 


Suspension of Landor - prejudging a case. Social 

activities -The Judge, Lefroys and Fergusons. 


Makes advantageous purchase of photographic 

equipment at auction. 

24 March 1875, The Vatican 

Josephine leaves for Busselton - drawing of 

‘Georgette’ out to sea, social evening with Burts. 

31 March 1875, The Vatican 

Social activities - Burts, Barlees and officers of the 

“Sappho”. 


The Barlees preparing to leave - what Perth will be 

without them I can hardly imagine. 


Picnic at Point Walter, Mr. Waylen’s clearing - Cliftons, 

Lefroys, Phillips. Drawing lessons for Mrs. Robinson at 

Government House. 





Grand wedding today - Charlotte Lochee and Ed. 

Shenton. K(enneth) Brown brought down from C. Bay 

chained to a policeman. 


To Baylup and the Moondyne Hills - camping with the 

Hockings. Describes countryside. 


Entertains Fred and Henry Brockman. Single verse 

adaptation of Gray’s Elegy on their departure. 

Rumours of gold around Bunbury. 

5 December 1878, Survey Office 

The Bishop - Lecture on Art , new Cathedral. 

18 February 1880, Government House, Rottnest. 

Description of journey to Fremantle, boat trip and 

arrival at Rottnest. Shooting and fishing. Drawing of 

The Stragglers - Fremantle. 


Foundation stone of Perth railway station is to be laid 

today by Lady Rob(inson) 

20 October 1880, Toodjay. 

Two days spent nursing pony injured by rope coils. 

Drawing of pony’s head. 

February 1881, Fremantle. 

Josephine urged to ride on her return home to 

Busselton ‘it will strengthen you’. 

Enjoying much hospitality from James Roe, Price, 

Alec. F(orrest) and Burgeses. (2 letters) 

April 1881, Perth 

Death of Mr. Hare at Albany - Loftie likely to get 

Albany. Mention of several new government 

appointments. (Letter incomplete) 

I now know that he (Mr. Fraser) considers me one of 

his right hand men. Changes following Mr. Hare’s 

death. (Letter incomplete) 

July 1882, Perth 

Concern for Mary and Fred. Vines, the children of 

Emily Vines who has suffered a mental breakdown, 

future management of Cattle Chosen. 

Relief over crisis involving Emily Vines. Josephine 

urged not to become her sole carer. (2 letters) 


Fred. Vines to continue education in Perth. G. Layman 

to take Cattle Chosen for a while? Death of Mr. Barlee. 

Drawing of Carlotta’s dress. 


Jim’s letters getting very “scrubby” now – I must 

reprimand him. 





On reverse: An Old Spoon’s Reflections (3 verses) 

1972A/137 23 March 1888, The Studio, Perth 

Josephine with Maggie Dempster at Northam. 

1 November 1888, The Studio, Perth 

‘These beastly church diagrams’. Includes letter from 

Emily to Virginia. 


Josephine is in Melbourne with Carlotta. 

11 September 1897, The Residency, Albany 

Preparing for voyage to Ceylon with daughter Emily. 

Social activities and court business. Postcard (1) 

14 September 1897, “Parramatta” 

Meets fellow passengers, account of shipboard life. 

Emily meets Arthur Hoskyn. Arrival at Galle, meets 

sister Louisa and husband William Bowden-Smith. 

Pencil drawing of harbour. 

27 September 1897, Colombo 

Josephine advised of situation re Emily and Arthur 

Hoskyn. 

3 October 1897, Colombo 

Description of town and inhabitants. Newspaper 

cutting enclosed. 

9-10 October 1897, Colombo 

Account of two balls and introductions. 

17 October 1897, Colombo 

Travels inland to Kandy and further to Hatton to visit 

friends of Louisa at Blair Athol. 

24 October 1897, Bandarawella Hotel, Ceylon 

Train journey through precipitous mountain country. 

29-30 October 1897, Queen’s Hotel, Kandy. 

Return to Kandy and then Colombo for remainder of 

holiday. 

10 August 1900, Dale River 

Postcard -HCP and Virginia en route to Eastern 

States. 

3 July 1901, The Studio, Perth 

Charlotte Taylor, nee Gresham in Perth re sale of 

Candyup. 


Note - hoping to be together again soon. 


Moutray Bunbury purchases new organ, present one 

perhaps going to the Vasse church. 

5 December 1901, Sandilands 

Meeting and speech at the Institute. Letter damaged. 





1972A/137A 

Anticipating leave for visit to England. 


Death and funeral of James Roe. Report - Dr. 

Klaatsch. 

12-17 February, 1910 Government House, Rottnest 

Lady Bedford - Women’s Work Exhibition. Sketching, 

observing golf. Chains on aboriginals controversy. (3 

letters) 

27 February 1910, Vasse Hotel, Busselton 

Did either of us remember yesterday that it was our 

42 nd wedding day? 

Business letters to various parties. 

22 May 1867, Bunbury Copy 

To Kirkman - purchase of piano 

10 March 1870, Bunbury Copy 

To Messrs. Gillanders Arbuthnott & Co. Calcutta. 

Shipment of horses. 

29 April 1870, Belvidere 

To W. Pearce Clifton payment of £5 to Thos. 

Crampton. 

4 June 1870, Calcutta 

To Editor - Inquirer & Commercial News 

Newspaper cutting on Western Australia from 

“Englishman” 

14 October 1870. Fremantle Copy 

To Capt. Freebody “Dharwan” - insurance for cargo 

16 October 1870, Fremantle Copy 

To ‘My dear Landells’ - shipment of sleepers and 

horses, financial and insurance matters. 

21 October 1870, Fremantle Copy 

To C J Ackland - risk of sleeper rejections. 

25 January 1871, Prinsep Park Copy 

To Bickley & Co, Fremantle - shipment per ‘Kassa’. 


To Crosby & Co. - insurance for cargo. 


To Landells - shipment of sleepers and horses (2 

letters) 

2 November 1871, Bunbury Copy 

Difficulties with shipments of timber and horses. 

19 August 1872, Belvidere Copy 

To E A Stone Esqr. - Sale of Prinsep Park and mineral 

grants. 

To National Bank of Australia – awaiting approval for 

sale of Prinsep Park from the UK. 

To Habgood & Co. - sale of mineral land near 

Geraldine mines. 

Copy 

Copy 




12 July 1873, Bunbury Copy 

To Messrs. Bainbridge & Byard - requests payment of 

balance of remittance for transaction per ship 

“Bordeaux”. 

23 July 1873, Belvidere Copy 

To Mr. Jas. Maguire - account enclosed. 

12 August 1873, Belvidere Copy 

To W. R. Bunbury Esqre. - assignment of my claim on 

Estate of Mr. Landells. 

12 September 1900, Melbourne 

To ‘My dear Pechell - purchase of blankets (for 

aborigines), comment on Melbourne 

4 February 1916, Busselton 

To H. Woledge - access to The Chine. (See also 

227A). 

31 October 1916, Busselton Copy 

To Hugh Brockman - management of Reinscourt. 

18 December 1917, Busselton Copy 

To R. S. Haynes - lease of Geraldine land for mining. 


To Paul B. Statham - occupation of ‘The Chine’ (see 

also 1972A/180) 

January 1881 

Notes to Jim re appointment as P.S. to Mr. Douglas. 

Handwriting of HCP but signing as a cousin. 

Letters and cards of sympathy on death of Henry 

Charles Prinsep. 

1972A/137B 

21 letters 

1972A/137C 

52 letters 

1972A/137D 

16 cards 

1972A/138 To daughter Carlotta 

n.d. 

New steamer - Fremantle to Perth. Signed with self 

portrait. Mention of Amy and Margaret Brockman and 

Hales (2 letters) 

To daughter Emily 


Elinor ? to have the native children at Pigeon Grove. 

Drawing of ‘Beauty & the Beast’. 


Theatre activities. 

To daughter Virginia 


Proclamation day festivities. 

Note to ‘Dear Sirs’ 


Canning District locations - offer to purchase. 




1972A/139/A Prinsep, James Charles (1855-1937) 

8 October 1864, Leigh House 

Family news. Written for James by a Governess. 

n.d. (pre 1866). 

Birthday greetings. 

n.d. (1866) 

Family are debating his future - to be a millionaire! 

(letter incomplete) 

January 1866 

HCP has left for Western Australia. (2) 

12 December 1876, Ceylon 

Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep. Charles John 

inclined to sell up in Tasmania and take up coffee 

planting. 

30 May 1878, Colombo 

Death and funeral of Henry Thoby Prinsep. 

Circa 1880, Colombo 

Employed on plantation. Letter added by Louisa B-S - 

expecting family members to join them. 

16 January 1881, Ceylon 

Seeking employment in government service. 

28 January 1881, Ceylon 

First letter to his sister-in-law Josephine. 

n.d. 

Signor (G. F. Watts) to paint a full length of the Prince 

of W. Death of Minnie Stephens, nee Thackeray. 

1 September 1884, London 

Fred. Hare and Miss (Margaret) Brockman. ‘I invaded 

her Majesty’s domains’, Windsor Park. 

March 1886, London/Chislehurst 

Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep - Charles John 

procrastinating. List of contents of box despatched per 

“Otago” (2 letters, one incomplete) 

24 April 1889, London 

The Jarrahdale and Rockingham Timber Co. Concern 

for brother Charles John’s welfare. 


Receipt of gold nugget for Charlie Bowden-Smith, 

family news. 

1972A/139B 5 July 1901 

Meeting Onslows. Death of Alex Forrest. (Letter 

incomplete) 

August/September 1902, London 

Melbourne and Tasmania Estates. Protecting family 

name in the case of Herbert Dray. Purchase of 

annuity for Mrs. Dray, mother of Herbert. (2 letters) 

March/November 1903, London 

Typescript 




1972A/139C 

1972A/139D 

Annuity for Herbert Dray, born c.1868, son of Charles 

John Prinsep. (2 letters) 

June/ December 1905, London 

Funds paid into court for the Prinsep Estate, 

Singapore. (2 letters) 

n.d. London 

Withdrawal of caveat. 


South African prospects improving. 

Circa 1907/08, London 

Notes to Josephine (3) 

14 June 1909, London 

Death of Augusta Becher, daughter of Uncle Augustus 

Prinsep.(1803-1830) 

April - December 1910, London 

Drawing of part of coast of Isle of Wight. Estate 

matters in Singapore. Louisa Bowden-Smith given no 

more than a year to live. (She lived on until 1922) 

‘I am a Director of the Company now’. Louisa’s health 

begins to improve. She expects many years of 

happiness, if not complete health. School success of 

daughters. (8 letters including one to Louisa) 

January - August, 1911, London 

Accounts of Louisa’s health. Sailing season 

commences, Cowes week. (6 letters) 


19 th wedding anniversary. News of sisters Louisa and 

Annie. 

March/June 1914, South Africa, London 

60 hour train journey from Cape Town to Bulawayo. 

Gold and diamond mines. Singapore Estates (3 

letters) 

1915, London, Bath, Yarmouth. 

Mention of manuscript of Henry Thoby Prinsep, his life 

in India. Family history notes and family trees. 

Daughter May’s engagement and marriage to Capt. 

Valentine Inglefield. Death of Mrs. Dray, the mother of 

Charles John’s children, temporary allowance for son 

Herbert. Settling estate of Mrs. Dray. List of eight male 

Prinseps and mention of daughters of female 

Prinseps. (16 letters and one end part only) 

1916, London 

Recalls refusal of children of Charles John to accept 

help from the Prinsep family. Pierre Brockman’s 

business problems. (5 letters) 

1917, London 




Birth of granddaughter Verity Inglefield. Preparing first 

edition of family history. (5 letters) 

1918, London 

Death of John Forrest. May (Hichens), nee Prinsep is 

now married to Hallam Tennyson. End of the war in 

Europe, resulting social changes effecting young 

women. (6 letters) 

1919, London, Yarmouth 

HCP is Mayor of Busselton. (3 letters) 


Economic problems in UK - labour costs and 

unemployment. 

31 March 1922, Old Jewry, London 

Sir James Mitchell in London. First draft of ‘De 

Principe’ in preparation. 

1972A/140 Letters to English family members. 

n.d. 

To ‘Dear old Nat’- offer of escort. (Nat is sister Annie) 

n.d. London 

To ‘Dear old thing’ 

Improvement in health of sister Louisa B-S. 

January 1873, Germany 

To his sister Annie - studying German. 

23 June 1874, Munich 

To his sister Louisa - in hospital with typhus. 

1874 

To ‘Aunt Sara’ - recovering from typhus, 

acknowledgement of great kindness of Frederick 

Volck. 

To ‘Dear Mr. Volck’- from Annie Prinsep. Grateful 

thanks for all his kindness to her brother. Both letters 

copied in handwriting of HCP. 

11 August 1904, Isle of Wight 

To ‘Dear old thing’ - note re sailing 


To ‘Dear old Nat’ - thanks for welcome on return from 

South Africa. 


To ‘Dear old thing’ (probably Louisa B-S). Wedding of 

daughter May. 


To ‘Dear old thing’. Birth of daughter Verity to May and 

Valentine Inglefield. 

19 September 1928, Isle of Wight 

To ‘Dear old thing’ (probably sister Annie) Health of 

sister May (Tennyson) 

Prinsep, Cicely nee Molesworth 




n.d. London 

Excuse for Jim not writing, news of her three 

daughters 

Prinsep, May (daughter of James) 


To her aunt Annie Prinsep - Thank you letter. 

Prinsep, Mary (daughter of James) 

n.d. London 

To her aunt Annie Prinsep - Thank you letter. 

Prinsep, Annie Mary (1848-1932) 

1972A/141 n.d. Petersfield 

Enclosing colour drawing of Little Holland House, 

London. Mary Watts has sent her work ‘Signor’s Life’ 

to the printers. (8 letters, letter of March 3 rd . is 

preceded by message from her sister May, two are 

end page only portions.) 

1972A/142 n.d. Burford House, Ryde, Isle of Wight. 

Family news. ‘Jim is on the way to being an African 

Millionaire !! apparently’. (21 letters and notes, one 

incomplete) 

1972A/142A 

n.d. Isle of Wight/London 

Marriage of ‘Signor’ (G. F. Watts) to Mary Fraser 

Tytler, birth of son to Val Prinsep. Tennyson family 

news. (13 letters) 

1972A/143 n.d. 

Preparing for ball 

n.d. Wyton House 

At school - drawing and music lessons. (3 letters and 

note) 

August-December 1864 

Social activities. (5 letters) 

January 1865, Little Holland House 

Theatre and Ball with brother Charles John. 

1867, Preston 

HCP is in Western Australia and engaged to 

Josephine Bussell. Thoughts on joining her brother but 

Jim is too young to do so yet. 

17 December 1869, Isle of Wight 

Learns of birth of her first niece, Carlotta Prinsep. 

Theatricals and Balls, Mr. (Alfred) Tennyson ‘I am 

rather a favourite of his’ is not a good dancer. 

4 September 1872, Isle of Wight. 

Louisa Prinsep has married William Bowden-Smith. 

First trip abroad - yachting with the Wilsons to Antwerp 

and other ports. 


To ‘Dearest Dick’ (her sister Louisa) Description of 




1972A/143A 

Cowes and the fleet on the occasion of the visit of the 

Shah. Social activities with Tennysons. 

19 November 1873, The Rookery, Streatham. 

News of Tennysons and Thackerays. Visit to 

Sandersons, learnt of Josephine’s mad proceedings 

(Letter incomplete) 


Visit from Frederick Barlee - delay in settling estate of 

Charles Robert. 

18 September 1878, Lincolnshire. 

Death of Uncle Thoby. Visits to friends and relatives - 

tennis is replacing croquet now, tennis is far superior. 

Mention of children of Charles John. 


William and Louisa Bowden-Smith leave for India. 

‘Send me a husband with £20,000 a year’. Uncle 

Thoby’s and Val’s (Prinseps) diaries to be published. 

4 December 1880, Forres, Scotland 

‘I find a book here’ “The Journal of a voyage from 

Calcutta to Van Diemans Land”, from original letters 

selected by Mr. A. Prinsep. Capt. Dunbar has kindly 

given me this copy. Description of the Adelphi, 

Tasmania. Charles John Prinsep’s success with 

horses. 


‘the great Alfred (Tennyson) & I used to take long 

walks in the morning in which I saw more of London in 

a few days than in many of driving’. ‘I went with Alfred 

to his play “The Cup” acted by Irving & Nellie Terry. 

Nellie (Ellen) Terry looks perfectly lovely & as young 

as ever. 

January - March 1883, London 

Delay in settlement of estate of Charles Robert 

Prinsep. Tasmania affairs require attention. Charles 

John urged to go out, rumours of gold and coal finds. 

(3 letters) 

April - June 1883, London/Dover 

Charles anxious to get away to Tasmania – his life 

here seems to me a wretched one under the 

circumstances. (3 letters) 


To ‘Dearest Old Jimbo’ (her brother James) - Charles 

has made up his mind (to go) to Tasmania. Aunt Sara 

is here with her attendant priest! 

27July 1883, Sevenoaks, Kent. 

Awaiting James’s return from Western Australia, 

Charles has had a good letter from Reiby in Tasmania. 

November/December 1883 




Difficulty for James in finding employment. Louisa and 

William Bowden-Smith returning from Ceylon. (3 

letters) 

January/February 1884, London 

James still without any fixed work. Charles quite 

decided to go to Tasmania and wants to take the boy. 

(2 letters) 

December 1887, Malta. 

Death of Aunt Sara, widow of Henry Thoby and 

marriage of her son Henry. (Letter incomplete) 

1972A/144 1899, London 

Message from Signor (Watts) ‘When you write to your 

brother (Harry) tell him there are no days when I do 

not regret him not remaining in England amongst us’. 

Hallam Tennyson appointed Governor of South 

Australia. Hallam later married May, formerly Hichens, 

nee Prinsep. 

n.d. UK 

End pages only of two letters - Signor’s (G.F. Watts) 

new studio, all trace of Little Holland house gone, 

news of the White family 

1972A/145 August 1903 

Note re Amy Wilkins, daughter of William Prinsep. 

February 1904 

Promotion for William B-S. 

July 1904, Westgate on Sea 

Death and funeral of Signor. (G.F. Watts) 

29 October 1905, Petersfield 

Family news, Vee (Vie) has an occupation! 

1906 

Prinseps preparing for voyage to England. 

23 March 1906 Isle of Wight 

Engagement of Virginia Prinsep to Thomas Reynolds. 

Circa 1907, Isle of Wight 

Henry and Josephine Prinsep are in England. (2 

letters) 

6 August 1908 

Family news, Prinsep’s returning to Western Australia. 

4 March 1909, Isle of Wight 

Little Holland House, Busselton is beginning to rise. 

August 1910, Petersfield/Isle of Wight 

William’s (Bowden-Smith) good conduct to his mother 

Louisa in her ill-health. Of daughter Vee (B-S) ‘Oh! If 

only some man would marry her’. (2 letters, one 

incomplete) 

1972A/146 4 May 1911, Isle of Wight. 

Louisa B-S unable to write. 





Death of Emily Vines, nee Bussell, sister of Josephine 

Prinsep. 

31 October 1913, Isle of Wight 

Wedding of William Bowden-Smith to Margaret 

Sandham. 

1914, Ryde, Isle of Wight 

Family news, ‘the authorities seem to think that the 

end of this awful war is not far off’. (9 letters) 

1915, London/Ryde 

Wedding of May Prinsep to Valentine Inglefield. (3 

letters) 

30 May 1917, Ryde 

Return home of Bill Bowden-Smith after ‘terrible war 

experience’ 

8 November 1918, Petersfield 

Anticipating end of the war. 

1919 Vineyards, Bath 

Post war problems in UK, strikes and food shortages. 

(3 letters) 

3 March 1922, Petersfield 

Postcard - illustrated, The Hogs Back, Compton. 


Postcard. 

1972A/147 n.d. 

Portions of 2 letters to ‘Dearest Auntie’. 

n.d. 

2 middle pages only - Jim has found employment. 

n.d. 

To ‘Darling Dick’ (Louisa’s nickname) - on way to 

Ceylon. Social activities and family news. (4 letters, 1 

incomplete) 

n.d. 

To ‘My dearest Auntie - thank you letter ’We look quite 

like princesses’. 

n.d. Dover 

To ‘Dearest Jimbo’ (brother James) - Delay in 

settlement of estate of Charles Robert Prinsep, sale of 

Tasmania property. 

n.d. Isle of Wight 

To ‘Dear little Signor’ (Watts) - concern for his health. 

n.d. 

To her aunt Sara Prinsep, nee Pattle. Charles John 

has left for India. 


To ‘My darling Dick’ - resignation of Uncle Thoby from 

India Office. Letter incomplete. 




To Annie Prinsep from unidentified writers. 

1972A/148 9 April 1883, The Elms, Isle of Wight 

The Queen and J(ohn) B(rown), unsigned 

21 May 1912, Herne Bay, UK 

From cousin Charlie - reminiscences of early years. 

1972A/149 n.d. Aberdeen 

From E.M.W. - death and funeral of Charlie ? White. 

n.d. 

From M.B. - account of oriental theatrical performance. 

1972A/150 n.d. Herne Bay, UK 

From Edith ? - death and funeral of unidentified male. 

28 January 1917, Clevedon, Somerset. 

From Edith ? - mention of Annie Macan - note added 

to HCP by Annie. 

11 April 1919, Grange Hall 

From Edith ? - death of author Annie Thackery, 

daughter of William Makepeace Thackery. 

1972A/151 28 January 1914, British Guiana 

From Alan ?, cousin - includes Mark Twain quote. 

1972A/152 Cancelled 

1972A/153 Prinsep, Louisa Sophia (1850-1922) 

c. 1864, Weston House, Albury 

Family news and excursions. (7 letters) 

1864/1865, Wyton House, Laurie Park. 

Learning French with Monsieur Auguste Mandrou. 

Settling down to lessons again. (4 letters) 

6 December 1865, Willsbridge 

HCP leaving for Western Australian in January 1866. 

n.d. pre 1866, Thornton Villa, Clifton 

Requests her brother to provide drawings for bazaar. 

(3 letters) 

n.d pre 1866, Willsbridge 

Family news. At school, the German governess 

expected every day. 

n.d. pre 1866, Berkeley Sq. London 

Hopes to go to Miss Hutchington’s school in Paris after 

leaving Willsbridge. 

January 1866, London 

HCP has left for Western Australia. Social activities, 

balls, pantomimes and concerts. Letter added by 

James Prinsep. (2 letters) 


To Aunt Sara - requesting help with clothes. 

Circa 1868, St. John’s, Preston 

Thoughts of joining you not practical at this time. 

Welcomes Josephine as a sister. (2 letters) 

Circa 1869, Freshwater, Isle of Wight 




Wedding - Ewen Cameron. Charles John Prinsep 

leaves for India. Fashion advice for Josephine with 

drawings. 

7 March 1872, Freshwater, Isle of Wight 

Introduction and engagement to William Bowden- 

Smith. 

1972A/154 Prinsep, Mary (May) Emily, (1853-1931) 

25 January 1866, Little Holland House, Kensington. 

Social activities, Bows and arrows in the garden. 

n.d., Worthing, Sussex 

To her Aunt Sara - Thank you letter for fashion advice. 

When is Charles, her brother, going out to Tasmania? 

(2 letters) 

1972A/155 Prinsep, Charlotte Josephine (1849-1929) 

n.d. Cattle Chosen, Sandilands, Perth, Ongarup. 

Family news. (4 letters including one to daughter Emily 

at Henley Park) 

1972A/156 n.d. 

Letters and notes with circular from Central High 

School for Girls dated 1 December 1899, on reverse. 

(6) 

1972A/157 March 1869, Prinsep Park 

Problems with farm employees and loss of stock. (2 

letters) 

9 October 1870, Prinsep Park 

To Annie Prinsep - Thank you for gifts. 

29 September 1871, Sandilands 

Business with Julius (Brockman) 

1872, Belvidere 

Farm activities, Tommy such a funny native. (3 letters) 

1873, Belvidere/Prinsep Park 

Our present troubles, four line verse. (2 letters) 

December 1875, Cattle Chosen 

Death of Henry Mortlock Ommanney, husband of 

Bessie, nee Bussell. Our first Christmas apart since 

we were married. Mrs. Bussell and daughter Caroline 

are preparing for their departure for England. (4 

letters) 

January 1876, Cattle Chosen 

Visitors calling to farewell the travellers, Mrs. Bussell 

distressed at leaving. Collection of colonial 

correspondence, reference to Mrs. (Georgiana) 

Molloy. Engagement of John Forrest and Margaret 

Hammersley. Kenneth Brown murder case. Hopeful 

accounts of our pecuniary affairs, Edward & Capel’s 

abominable letters to Emily (Vines). Daughter Emily’s 

first birthday. (5 letters) 




6 February 1876, Fremantle 

To Fremantle on the “Georgette” 

4 February 1877, Buckland 

Visiting Dempsters with Carlotta. 

March 1880, Sandilands. 

‘I shall be glad to see Mama and Caroline at Cattle 

Chosen again’. List and instructions enclosed. 

Reference to her time in the asylum and great 

kindness of Joseph Cookworthy. (2 letters) 

13 March 1880, Sandilands 

To daughter Carlotta who is with the Dempsters at 

Buckland. 

Circa 1880, Sandilands 

‘if you get one of those washing machines that Bishop 

Salvado recommended I won’t use it - I hate all these 

new fangled notions’. (2 letters, each including an 

addition by Carlotta to her father) 

1972A/158 13 November 1900, The Leeuwin 

Visiting Margaret (nee Brockman) and Percy Willmott, 

Sam Isaacs and Jenny, Capt. Fowler and Major Kelly. 

March 1901, Reinscourt 

Account of Bunbury family at Picton, Purchasing piano 

from the Onslows. (2 letters) 

April 1901, Reinscourt 

Accommodation for Nutty and family. Mr. (Walter) Gale 

receives appointment under Federal Government. (2 

letters) 

May 1901, Reinscourt 

Birth of first granddaughter, Caroline Brockman. Perth 

Exhibition. (3 letters) 

3 June 1901, Reinscourt 

Third son, James, born to Mary Bunbury at Cattle 

Chosen. 

1 July 1901, The Hospital, Bunbury 

To daughter Emily - anxious to be allowed to go home. 

24 November 1902, Sandilands 

Disappointed at Mr. Craven’s sermon on Sunday. 

28 November 1903, The Studio, Perth 

Social activities - Miss Moore, Mrs. Maitland 

7 October 1904, Reinscourt 

Photograph of ‘Culham’ and Mr. & Mrs. Phillips. 

n.d. 

Train journey and travelling companions. (2 letters) 

1907, Sandilands/Reinscourt 

Mr. Cammilleri’s suggestion for planned trip to 

England, (3 letters) 

1 March 1910, “Grace Mere” 




Our work is done, tenants are in, kindness of Mr. 

Poole and George Tichborn who worked so hard. 

13 December 1911, Little Holland House 

May Gibbs has to give up her work through ill-health. 

1912, Little Holland House/Perth 

Meeting Moseleys, Fairbairns, Mr. Pechell, Miss Best 

and the Burgesses. (2 letters) 

1913, Little Holland House 

‘I hope you are making yourself useful and ornamental 

- have you a clean collar for Sunday?’ 


Young soldiers joining train at every station. 

July 1916, Little Holland House 

Farm activities, Miss Thackeray’s (photo) album, war 

news very cheering (4 letters) 

22 August 1917, Little Holland House 

Mr. Henn is proposed as Bishop. 

March/June 1919, The Willows, /Perth 

Visiting Mitchells and Burts. Influenza outbreak in 

Perth, permits to leave required. (4 letters) 

n.d. 

Election interest - George Leake, Mr. Hackett. 

(Incomplete) 

1972A/158A 1900 -1906 

Postcards to HCP (11) 

1972A/159 Prinsep, Carlotta Louisa. (1869-1960) 

1874 -1880 Various locations 

Childhood and early letters, one note to her sister 

Emily, pencil and pen drawing. One letter incomplete. 

(13 letters) 

n.d. England 

Private letter, not happy, feeling very dull. 

1897/1899 

Postcards (2) 

1972A/160 January 1884, Moondah, Gingin 

Describes journey from Guildford 


Concern for her Aunt Emily Vines 


Note explaining absence. 

30 January 1898, Reinscourt 

Advises of mutual affection between herself and Pierre 

Brockman. 

September/October 1899, en route to Geraldton by 

train. 

Describes journey, countryside and wildflowers. Death 




of Mrs. John Garrett Bussell in Paris, hopes for early 

return of Aunt Caroline and cousin Flora. (2 letters) 

1972A/161 Prinsep, Emily Frances (1874-1960) 

n.d. 

Note to ‘My dearest Papa’ with addition by Josephine 

n.d. Cattle Chosen/Fairlawn/Sandilands 

Emily chides her father for writing such a short letter. 

Picnics, horse riding, learning drawing and French. (6 

letters, including one to Carlotta) 

1888, Reinscourt/Sandilands/Cattle Chosen 

Expecting Uncle Charlie, brother of HCP. Learns from 

Aunt Frances (Cookworthy) of early events at the 

Vasse. (3 letters) 

9 February 1890, Cattle Chosen 

Returns home from the Warren, visits Fairlawn and 

Reinscourt. 

September to November, 1897, Albany and Ceylon 

Emily and her father are travelling to Ceylon. These 7 

letters describe the voyage and the events of their time 

there vividly and in great detail. One letter is to Mrs. 

Drummond, one to her sister Virginia. 

February 1898, Sandilands 

Illness and death of Charles John Prinsep. Carlotta 

foolish to stay at Reinscourt. (2 letters) 

5 September 1901, Geraldton 

HCP and Josephine leaving for Carnarvon. 

28 February 1902, The Willows, Bunbury 

Visiting Mitchells. (William Bedford and Caroline) 

11 March 1903, Reinscourt, Vasse 

Birth of Frank Brockman, second child of Pierre and 

Carlotta. 

February/March1904, The Warren, The Peninsula 

Visiting Brockman and Walter families. When I get 

home I will tell you lots of things I would not care to 

write about. (3 letters) 

February 1905, Rottnest 

Government House party. 

4 July 1906, The Old Studio, Perth 

Events detailed in diary fashion. 

25 November 1906, Reinscourt 

Eventful bicycle ride to the caves with Percy (Willmott) 

8 February 1907, The Old Studio, Perth 

Social activities - Lathom, Hillman and Parker. 

6 June 1908, London 

In UK with HCP and Josephine. 

8 May 1910, Little Holland Stables, Cattle Chosen 




Death of Edward VII, what will happen in England now 

he is gone? 

October/November 1910, Cottesloe/Perth 

Wedding of Maisrie Drummond. Visiting Ramsay’s, (2 

letters) 

2 February 1914, Melbourne 

Travelling with Aunt Frances Cookworthy and Flora 

Brockman. 

October/December 1915 

Visiting Dempsters at Springfield, Northam. In Perth 

(Letter and illustrated letter card) 

1916, Perth. 

Visiting Whitfields, social activities. (2 letters, one 

illustrated letter card) 

24 July 1918, Little Holland House 

Demolition work on kitchen stove, much entertainment. 


At ‘The Willows’ with Mitchells. 

June 1919, Grosvenor Hotel, Perth 

Visits Miss (Amy) Best and Fairbairns. Influenza 

epidemic. (2 letters) 


At ‘The Willows’ with Mitchells. 

1972A/162 n.d. 

Fifty mile bicycle ride. Page 3 only 

n.d. Perth 

Visiting Burts in Cottesloe, social activities. (4 

illustrated lettercards) 

n.d. Perth (The Old Studio) and Adelaide Terrace 

(Burts) 

‘Which is the greatest duffer I or you.’ Managing the 

fouls(sic) ducks (foolish people) and garden (4 letters) 

n.d. Little Holland House, Busselton 

‘love to Mr. & Mrs Burt and tell them I hope you have 

been good’ 

n.d. Parkerville 

Travelling with HCP. Letter on reverse from HCP to 

Josephine describing journey through the ranges. 

n.d. The Pindan 

Travelling with Aunt J and Flora (Brockman) 

n.d. (3) 1888 (1), 1901 (1),1904 (1) 

Postcards (6) 

1972A/163 Prinsep, Virginia Mary (1880-1958) 

n.d. Cattle Chosen/The Warren/Sandilands 

To ‘My dear Papa and ‘Car’ (4 letters) 

1888, Sandilands/Reinscourt/The Warren 

To My dear Mamma, Car and Uncle Charlie. (3 letters) 




n.d. Mayenup 

Note to her sister Car(lotta) 

n.d. Cottesloe 

Miss (Amy) Best disappears to finish a “cigar”. 

Incomplete letter, page 2 only. 

30 October 1899, Cottesloe 

Visits and social activities. 


Postcard 


Visits to Picton (Mary Bunbury) and Bunbury 

(Mitchells) 

January - March, May 1905, Reinscourt/Quongup 

Family news and activities (4 letters) 

15 February 1907, The Studio, Perth 

Arrangements for her forthcoming marriage to Tom 

Reynolds. 

1972A/164 Prinsep ? 

n.d. 

To meet at Little Holland House, London. 

Prinsep, Phyllis 


To Mrs. Louisa Bowden-Smith - family illness. 

Rankin, Morrison & Co. 

1913 -1915, Perth 

Legacy under the Will of George Julius Brockman, 

subscription towards the erection of tombstone and 

railing. (6 letters) 

Railway United Cricket Club 

17 October 1913, Busselton 

HCP accepts Vice Presidency 

1972A/165 Reynolds, Joseph Gardiner (1814-1912) 

5 January 1871, Wonnerup 

To HCP re pasturing of cattle. 

Reynolds, Virginia Mary, nee Prinsep (1880-1958) 

n.d. 

Incomplete letter, end page only 

April - May 1907, Lockeville. 

Establishing new home at Membenup. (3 letters) 

January 1908, The Island, Lockeville 

Birth of her son Charles, farm and local news, social 

activities. (4 letters) 

February/March 1908, The Island, Lockeville 

Prinseps are in England, local and family news (4 

letters) 

April/May 1908, Membenup/The Island 




Christening of baby Charles, local news and (marital) 

engagements. (4 letters, one end page only) 

June/July 1908, The Island, Lockeville 

Building of Beachgrove, Capel Brockman’s new home. 

(4 letters) 

9 December 1908, The Island, Lockeville 

Family news and farm activities. 

14 December 1911, The Island, Wonnerup 

Birthday party for four year old Charles. 

20 March 1914, The Island, Wonnerup 

To Miss (Amy) Best - disappointed to have missed you 

28 August 1914, The Island, Wonnerup 

Rebuke for sister Carlotta 

3 March 1915, The Island, Wonnerup 

Miss (Amy) Best to visit. 

15 January 1916, The Island, Wonnerup 

Illness of son Henry. 

May/July 1917, The Island, Wonnerup 

Henry passes his exams. (2 letters) 

September 1918, The Island, Wonnerup 

Veterinary advice for Belinda, a favourite cow. (4 

letters) 

November/December 1919, The Island, Wonnerup 

Thank you letter and family news. (2 letters, one to her 

son) 

18 December 1946, Dandalup 

To her sister Emily - with daughter Edith and 

grandchildren, visit to lead mines at Geraldton. 

1 December 1947, Kojonup 

To her sister Emily - with daughter Virginia, further 

building at Little Holland House. 

Reynolds, Edith (B. 1914) 


To Auntie Mim (Emily Prinsep) - thank you letter. 

Reynolds, Charles Prinsep (1912-1980) 


Greeting card 

9 December 1935, Harvey 

To ‘Dear Aunty Mim’ (Emily Prinsep) - ‘I intend to 

become a husband about the beginning of March’. 

Reynolds, Virginia jnr. (1918-1981) 


Note to ‘Dear Aunt Mim’. 

1972A/166 Richard S. Haynes & Co. 


Matter of Gallagher and HCP 




1972A/167 Richardson-Bunbury, Amelia Georgiana, nee 

Molloy (1838-1910) 

26 October 1878, Beachlands 

Acknowledging receipt of clothing material, picnic at 

the Capel. 

16 February 1916, Paris 

Postcard 

Richardson-Bunbury, Emily (D. 1903) 

October 1876, c/o Sir John Richardson-Bunbury, Bath. 

Travelling in Europe, describes scenery. 

Richardson-Bunbury, Emilie (1874-1969) 

3 December 1921, The Warren 

To Isabel Brockman at Beachgrove. 

1972A/168 Richardson-Bunbury, Diana (D. 1898) 

1873 - 1875, Picton 

Requests and reminders for settlement of Bills. (13 

letters and note) 

1972A/169 Richardson-Bunbury, Isabella (1862-1937) 

March/April 1906, Busselton 

Share transaction - Mr. Willmott. (2 letters) 

Richardson-Bunbury, Alice (1875-1963) 

21 June 1901, Melbourne 

With her sister Georgiana and brother-in-law Walter 

Gale. 

Richardson-Bunbury, Moutray (1865-1917) 

1 December 1901, Picton 

Death of his four year old son Frederick. 

Richardson-Bunbury, Mary, nee Vines (1865-1949) 

1901 Picton 

Sickness and death of her son Frederick. 

11 July 1901, Picton 

Third son born ‘we have called him James after his 

great-grandfather Sir James Bunbury’. 


Postcard. 

1902, Picton 

Family news - husband Moutray and children Dick and 

Jim. (3 letters) 

4 May 1904, Marybrook 

With her children at her Uncle Archie Bunbury’s home. 

Plans for her own home. 

5 February 1906, Picton 

Note to Uncle Harry (Prinsep) 

n.d., Dudinalup, Blackwood. 

To Frances Cookworthy - at property of brother-in-law 

Mervyn Bunbury. Letter from Frances on reverse. 

14 September 1907, Sandilands 




To her mother, Emily Vines and Aunt Frances - son 

Jim in Perth, needs new clothes. 

December 1913, Bay of Naples/R. M. S. Otranto. 

En route to England with children James and 

Kathleen. Describes various excursions. (2 letters) 

n.d. Cedarcote, Petersfield 

Visiting Louisa Bowden-Smith with daughter Kathleen. 

n.d. Co. Dublin 

To Aunt Frances (Cookworthy) -visiting her aunt 

Dorothy O’Farrell, nee Richardson-Bunbury. 

n.d. Eyreville, Bruton, Somerset 

Family news and social activities. (2 letters) 

10 August 1915, Dunster, Somerset. 

School reports of sons Dick and Jim. 

29 May 1917, Bath 

To Mrs. (Louisa) Bowden-Smith - Death of her 

husband Moutray on troopship bound for Europe. 

24 May 1919, Coombe Farm 

From ‘Beatrice’ ? to Mrs. (Mary) Bunbury - 

4 June 1919, Lyndhurst, Hampshire 

Son Dick with army in Italy, due home on leave soon. 

26 April 1927, Seaford, Sussex 

Postcard. 

5 December 1935, Seaford, Sussex 

To Emily (Prinsep) - family news. 

n.d. Seaford, Sussex 

To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. - son Jim in 

London for interview. 

n.d. Bath, UK 

To Mrs. (Mary) Bunbury from unknown. Note added by 

Mary. 

Richardson-Bunbury, James (Jim) (1901-1970) 

5 November 1906, Sandilands. 

Guy Fawks (sic) burnt at Carlo’s (written for Jim in 

unknown handwriting). 

Richardson-Bunbury, Kathleen (1903-1996) 

n.d. Dunster, UK 

Holidaying with Sanderson cousins. 

n.d. Bath 

Describes performance of ‘Peter Pan’ 

1972A/170 Ritchie, Emily 

1914 -1918,. Chelsea, London 

To ‘Dearest Lou’ (Louisa Bowden-Smith) - death and 

burial place of Mrs. (Julia) Cameron. Annie’s account 

of her and Mrs. Tennyson. 

1914 -1918, Chelsea, UK 

To ‘Dearest Lou’ - family members in war service. 




5 October 1915, Birchington, UK. 

To ‘Dearest Annie’ (Prinsep) - family members in war 

service. 

Ritchie, Lady 


Postcard - New Year greetings. 

1972A/171 Robertson Bros. 


Sale of “The Chine” not desired by HCP. 

Robinson, William 

8 July 1881, Government House 

Permission granted for the burial of Mrs. Frances 

Sutherland, nee Bussell, in the Vasse Churchyard. 

Robinson, Olivia 

n.d. Government House 

Drawing lessons (2 letters) 

Roe, Georgie 

1910, Perth 

Birth of child to Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep. 

Rose, R. H. 

1872, Parkfield 

To C. R. Prinsep - John Rogers, stone carting 

contract. 

1972A/172 Roth, Walter E. 

15 July 1904, Lands Department, Brisbane 

Introducing Professor Klaatsch, well known German 

anthropologist. 

4 September 1904, Port Hedland 

Examining witnesses in North-West. Aboriginal Bill. 

March/April 1905, Department of Public Lands, 

Brisbane. 

Reaction to publication of his Report. Resigns from 

position with Queensland Government. (2 letters) 

1972A/173 Royal Mint 


Requesting measures to be taken at The Studio to 

prevent illegal access to the Mint. 

Rumsey, Athelston 

7 October 1909, UK 

Contemplating return to Western Australia. 

Ryan, Tom 

1 August 1916, Geraldton 

Purchase of Victoria Location No. 21 - payment. 

1972A/174 Salvation Army 


General Booth’s visit. 

6 November 1905, London 




Colonel John Lawley - acknowledgement of hospitality. 

May - November 1911, Collie Settlement. 

Employment of Roderick Mellows. (7 letters) 

1972A/175 Sanderson, Edith, nee Cookworthy 

10 April 1872, Aspenden Rectory, UK 

To her mother, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - 

1 October 1873 Aspenden Rectory, UK 

To her sister Frances Cookworthy - 

n.d. Portsmouth, UK 

To her mother - division of Cookworthy china, news of 

brother Spicer and his family. Note added by her 

mother. 

Sanderson, Agneta, (Neta) 

16 January 1929, The Old Farm House, Havant UK. 

Family news 

Sanderson, Helen, (Nellie) 

3 August 1878, Aspenden Rectory, UK 

To her Grandmother, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - father is 

now letting me read the Waverley Novels. 

1913/1914, Bath, UK 

Death of father, Rev. Alfred Sanderson, family news. 

(2 letters) 

1972A/176 Sandilands, W. 

February 1914, Cottesloe 

Letting of cottage at The Chine. (2 letters) 

Sandover, William & Company 


Pumping equipment for Little Holland House. (2) 

Sewell, H. C. & Co. Ltd 

1924 

Sale of The Chine for £400, renovations at The Studio, 

Murchison locations 5, 9 & 10 (12 letters) 


Renovation at The Studio, maritime strike. 

March 1933 - August 1935 

Management and maintenance of The Studio (7 

letters) 

Silver G. 

n.d. Isle of Wight 

To Annie Prinsep - future of boy, Martin ? 

1972A/177 Smith, Gerald H. 

8 January 1904, Derby, UK. 

Thank you for sending boomerang. 

Smith, Elsie Gerard 

n.d. Derby, UK 

UK politics - Chamberlain and Tariff Reform. Reading 




“My Life” by Alfred Russell Wallace. 

Snowball, James 


Tenders for building - Howick Street. (The Studio) (2) 

1972A/178 Sharman, Catherine 

23 August 1873, Bury Hill, Bunbury. 

Please pay balance you owe me. 

Shenton, Geo 


Cattle purchase - Mr. Mackintosh. 

Sparrow, A Muriel 

n.d. Beverly 

Arranging to visit prior to leaving per “Egypt” 

Spencer, William 

23 November 1871, Fremantle 

To HCP re payment by draft in lieu of gold. 


Request for payment of £100. 

1972A/179 Spicer, Peter. (D.1874) Brother of Charlotte Bussell). 


To Josephine Bussell - thank you letter. 


To Josephine Bussell - describes cruise in Malayan 

waters, mentions death of ‘dear old’ Col. (John) 

Molloy. 


Congratulations on marriage to Josephine. 

16 July 1872, Vasse 

Farm arrangement with Mr. Mitchell. 

November/December 1872, Belvidere 

Farm activities and produce. (2 letters) 


HCP’s financial problems, likely move to Perth. John 

Brockman’s losses. 

1972A/180 Statham, Paul B. 

July/August/November 1920 

Permission to occupy cave at The Chine. (5 letters) 

5 July 1924, Maritzburg, South Africa 

Tells of career on returning to South Africa. 

1972A/181 Stone & Son 


Executors in UK - mineral blocks. 

Stone & Burt 

May/June 1904 

Estate of Charles Robert Prinsep (2 letters) 





Enclosing statement of account. 

June -October, 1915, Perth 

Estate of Charles John Prinsep. Ryan. Swan Locations 

1125 & 1126. (6 letters) 

September - December 1917, Perth 

Ryan, Kennedy - Murchison blocks. Notations by HCP. 

(7 letters) 

June - September 1918, Perth 

Tribute Agreement - Gallagher. Ryan & HCP. 

Gallagher & Kennedy. Notations by HCP. (7 letters) 

January - June, 1919, Perth 

Geraldine Mine. T. J Ryan. Notations by HCP (4 

letters) 

Stone, James & Pilkington 

July - September 1919, Perth 

Sale of property to Mr. T.J. Ryan / Mr. C. J. Nairn. (3 

letters) 

1920, Perth 

Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. (10 letters) 

1921, Perth 

Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. (2 letters) 

Stone James & Co. 

1922, Perth 

Sale of property to Mr. C. J. Nairn. Victoria Location 

21. (3 letters) 

February 1923, Perth 

Estate of H. C. Prinsep. (2 letters) 

1972A/182 Strickland, Rose 


To Mrs. (Frances) Sutherland nee Bussell - John and 

Kate Taylor. 

Sussex Orchestral Society 

28 August 1911, Busselton Typescript 

Invitation to be Vice President. 

Sweeney, S. P. 

1 October 1914, Fremantle 

Request to rent The Chine. 

Sutherland, Mrs. Frances (Aunt Fanny) nee 

Bussell (1807-1881) 

1972A/183 n.d. Sandilands/Cattle Chosen 

Visit of the young Princes to Albany, News of local 

identities - Alfred Bussells, Bunburys, Ommanneys 

(UK). (14 letters and notes, one incomplete, with 

additions by Emily Vines and Mrs. J .G. Bussell) 

1972A/184 28 April 1868, Sandilands 

This letter is wrongly dated 1868. The event 

described took place in 1876. 




Presentation by the Governor of awards to Grace 

Bussell and Sam Isaacs. (Georgette rescue) Also 

award to ?Anthone? for previous rescue at Augusta. 

29 March 1870, Bishop’s House, Perth 

HCP and Josephine have left for India with cargo of 

horses and railway sleepers. John Taylor also safely 

on board to the great relief of his mother Mary, nee 

Bussell. John Forrest conducting a party beyond 

Esperance to Eucla Bay. ‘Things are very serious 

between him and Miss (Margaret) Hammersley’. 


Visiting Landors, Bruces and Fergusons after leaving 

Bishop’s House, ‘more cheerful and enlivening 

households’. Louisa Bussell announces date of 

marriage to Johnny Brockman who is taken by 

surprise. 

September - December1872, Leschenault/Cattle 

Chosen 

News of Ommanney’s. Lessons for Mary and Fred 

Vines with Grandpapa’s (J. G. Bussell) jokes and 

rhymes. Death of Mr. (William Locke) Brockman, (5 

letters) 

1972A/185 1873, Cattle Chosen/Leschenault 

Wonnerup school problem. Mrs. (Robert) Brockman 

and daughter-in-law, Frances, nee Bussell. (4 letters, 

including one to Mrs. Charlotte Bussell) 

Loss of John Brockman’s boat with fatalities, Grace 

(Bussell) gets rather pretty but voice not good. 

Lady Bunbury very concerned at ability of HCP to 

meet interest payments on his loans from her. 

Wedding of Joseph and Frances Cookworthy, 

news of Ommanney family. (7 letters, one 

incomplete) 

1972A/186 1874 

Election - Mr. Carey, Mr. Gale. Native ‘Frying Pan is 

so identified with our family’. Letter incomplete. 

January - April 1874, Cattle Chosen 

‘So your dear Judge is now Sir Archibald Paul Birt’ 

(sic). Edward Brockman deals with a bully. News from 

Candyup - Mary Taylor nee Bussell., Death of 

Georgiana Molloy junior. The Margaret (Wallcliffe) 

young ladies. (12 letters, including one to Emily Vines, 

some incomplete) 

1972A/187 May - June 1874, Cattle Chosen 

Death of William Prinsep. Theatrical performance 

by Mr. & Mrs. Case. Regular lessons for Mary and 

Fred Vines. (9 letters) 

July - September 1874 Cattle Chosen/Sandilands 




Death of Uncle (Peter) Spicer. Dear Papa (John 

Garrett Bussell) regularly attending meetings, roads, 

school and agricultural matters. Garden party at 

Sandilands - all the elite of the district. Recollection 

of Peter Spicer by former employee. (11 letters) 

1972A/188 January/June 1875, Cattle Chosen 

Bussell family controversy over division of property. 

(2 letters) 

July - September 1875, Cattle Chosen 

Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell. (3 letters) 

October 1875, Cattle Chosen/Sandilands 

Mrs. Charlotte Bussell making plans to leave for 

England with daughter Caroline. Forrest (expedition) 

Illustrations. HCP to succeed J. G. Bussell in the 

Synod. (4 letters, one incomplete) 

November 1875, Cattle Chosen 

Alfred Bussell a great comfort - under his 

affectionate influence we have all quite revived. 

(4 letters, 2 incomplete) 


News of Ommanneys in UK. (2 letters) 

1972A/189 January - February 1876, Cattle Chosen 

Murder trial of Kenneth Brown. Mrs. Charlotte 

Bussell and Caroline are at Candyup at the start of 

their voyage to England. (4 letters) 

March 1876, Cattle Chosen 

Tension between Emily Vines and her sister Capel 

Brockman, Emily talks to Mr. Gale (Fairlawn) of her 

difficulties in managing Cattle Chosen, she may give 

it up, perhaps placing it into his hands. Visit of 

Governor Robinson and entertainment at Fairlawn (4 

letters) 

April - May 1876, Sandilands 

Proposed relocation of some family members. (3 

letters) 

24 June 1876, CC 

Emily Vines takes over the education of her children 

with beneficial results. News of Ommanneys in UK. 

Celebration of birthday of absent Caroline (Bussell) 

13 August 1876, Cattle Chosen 

The Wheeler troupe performance delights the 

children. (Letter incomplete) 

24 October 1876, Cattle Chosen 

Visit to the Margaret by Frances (Cookworthy) and 

Mary (Vines) - Mr. Harris eloquent on the industry 

and activity of the girls (Alfred Bussell’s daughters) 

November 1876, Cattle Chosen 




Implication for the ‘Southern Settlers’ on the loss of 

the “Georgette” (2 letters, one incomplete) 


Wreck of the ‘Georgette’. The Dempsters bravery in 

rescuing passengers. Grace (Bussell) had ridden 

into the sea and saved some children. Accounts of 

Show day and associated Balls. (2 letters) 

1972A/190 January - March 1877, Cattle Chosen 

Little Flora and Pierre (Brockman) charming, she is 

the sweetest little rosebud. Death of Ellen Bussell at 

Wallcliffe. Alfred bearing up very well in his 

bereavement. (4 letters) 

27 December 1877, Cattle Chosen 

Mr. (Guy) Thomson and Bessie Bussell engagement. 

1972A/191 January - March 1878, Cattle Chosen 

Fred Vines aged 11 taking cattle to the Warren. 

Account of the three Thomson (Brookhampton) 

children at Cattle Chosen. A bronze medal for Grace 

(Bussell). Robert Sutherland meets Bessie 

Ommanney, she is not fascinated. Wedding date 

arranged for Mr. Thomson and Bessie (Bussell), his 

daughters distressed at their own mother being 

replaced. Wedding invitation declined. Elections - 

Edward Brockman unsuccessful, his opponent a 

most regrettable choice. (6 letters, one incomplete) 

April - June 1878, Cattle Chosen/Sandilands 

Dr. Edward Vines, brother-in-law of Emily visiting, 

he has now pitched his tent with Aunt Mary (Taylor) 

for six months. Mr. Thomson has had another legacy 

of £5000. (5 letters). In 1899 Dr. Vines was 

accidentally killed by aborigines at Braeside Station. 

Their intended victim was Hodgson, a notorious 

persecutor of the natives. 

July/September 1878, Busselton/Cattle Chosen 

Mrs. (Charlotte) Bussell, seems more than ever 

unlikely to return to Western Australia. First visit to 

Laymans at Wonnerup since George Layman was a 

small boy, now a father of a grown up son. Tension 

in Thomson (Brookhampton) family between his 

daughters and his second wife Bessie (Bussell). 

Emily (Vines) takes two more little children to the 

Mission. Engagement of Bessie Brockman and Mr. 

(Alfred) Hillman. Mention of Landors and Burts. 

Planning for visit of Governor. (5 letters) 

October - December 1878, Cattle Chosen 




Emily (Vines) stressed after losing her chief native 

and her health again threatened by overwork. 

Domestic situation at Brookhampton (Thomsons) 

improving. Governor’s visit, he and Mr. Goldsworthy 

completely devoted to Edith and Grace Bussell. 

Account of Ball and dancing abilities of the girls. (7 

letters including one to Capel Brockman in which her 

daughter Margaret is described as ‘grown a fine 

blooming girl and withal so unconscious of being 

a very attractive young lady’ As Margaret Willmott 

she lived to the great age of 104). Final letter 

incomplete. 

1972A/192 January 1879, Cattle Chosen/Albany 

Voyage to Albany to visit her sister Mary Taylor. 

(2 letters) 

13 July 1880, Cattle Chosen 

Death of Henry Mortlock Ommanney in UK. 

April/June 1881, Cattle Chosen 

Emma Thomson and Mr. (Frank) de Lisle. ‘I hope he 

will prove worthy of her’. (2 letters) 

1972A/192A 

n.d. 

Parts of letters - continuations and closures only. 

Caroline Bussell in Paris, sisters Amelia Bunbury 

(nee Molloy) and Georgiana, Mrs. Alfred Hillman, 

nee Bessie Brockman, Mr. de Lisle and Mona 

Phillips, reminiscences of Belvidere, Margaret and 

Augusta Brockman, daughters of Flora nee Molloy, 

Elections, responsible government, Amy Landor, unwelcome 

guests for Mrs. John Locke - the most illbred 

girls, regretted departure from Western 

Australia of the Barlees and Hales. 

1972A/193 Taylor, Mary Yates (nee Bussell) (1805-1887) 

n.d. 

To her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - Dr. 

Edward Vines’ services sought for Albany. Family 

news and financial problems, Hammersley family,(3 

letters) 

n.d. 

Family news, Mr. Cooper and Edith Bussell, 

Dempster family, William Bussell, son of Vernon, 

visiting from Adelaide prior to taking orders. (2 

letters) 


News of son John in India 

April 1874 

To her sister-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - English 

family news 

August /September 1874 




To Mrs. Charlotte Bussell - Telegraph to Eucla a 

great indulgence for the state, son John in India, 

local and English family news. Muir family and their 

‘model farm of the District’, mention of (W(illiam) 

Graham. (2 letters) 

March/May 1875 

Son Campbell and Mary Cooper - court case, (2 

letters) 


Death of her brother, John Garrett Bussell. Further 

court proceedings. (2 letters) 

8 May 1876 

Mrs. Charlotte Bussell and daughter Caroline 

nearing the end of their voyage to England., ‘the idea 

of their remaining there’,’ I feel persuaded will be 

abandoned as not judicious’. Caroline had to wait 24 

years, only returning after the death of her mother 

in 1899. 


Death of husband Patrick. 

1972A/194 Taylor, Patrick (1807-1877) 

3 January 1877, Candiup 

Purchase of books for Carlotta 

10 August 1877, Albany 

Family news 

Taylor, Charlotte, nee Gresham. Widow of 

Campbell 

20 June 1888, Candyup 

Roads Board dispute - Albert Hassell. 

1913, Chelsea, U.K. 

To Josephine Prinsep. Enquires of old friends and 

former homes. 

23 July 1927, Melbourne 

Publication of ‘Cattle Chosen’. Letters of Mrs. 

(Georgiana) Molloy. 

Taylor, Frances. daughter of Patrick and Mary 

10 April 1872, Glen Candy, (later named Candyup) 

Visit of Mr. Anthony Trollope ‘I had the honour of 

being taken into dinner by the famous author’. 

15 October 1875, Glen Candy 

Death of John Garrett Bussell 

Taylor, Campbell. Son of Patrick and Mary 

6 April 1876, Glen Candy 

Thefts by natives - no assistance given by 

magistrate. 

Taylor, John. Son of Patrick and Mary 

17 April 1871, India 




Describes his employment in Bengal. 

16 May 1871, India 

Employed in Gov’t. Telegraph Department. 

Comments on Mr. Darwin’s new book on the 

descent of man. 

17 September 1872, Calcutta 

Plans return to Melbourne. 

6 July 1873, Cranbourne 

Advised by his father not to return to Western 

Australia. 

Taylor, Kate. daughter of Patrick and Mary 

November 1875, Candyup 

To Emily (Vines) and Caroline (Bussell) - death of 

John Garrett Bussell. 

Taylor, Sissie 

8 January 1904, Springfield, Northam. 

Receipt of photographs, family news 

1972A/195 Teede, G. R. 

1868 -1874, Bunbury 

Requests for payment of account. (9 letters, 2 

accounts) 

1972A/196 Tennyson, Hallam, Governor of South Australia 

25 April 1901, Adelaide 

Death of Queen Victoria. 

25 August 1915, Isle of Wight 

Dr. Roth - aborigines. Sir John Forrest - agricultural 

settlement. 

1972A/197 Terry, Marmaduke (1860-1932) 

May/June 1911, Bridgetown 

Query on resumption surveys, mention of Ommanney, 

Gregory and Forrest. (2 letters) 

Terry, Filumena, nee Bussell (1876-1944) 

16 July 1922, Wallcliffe 

Death of HCP 

1972A/198 Thackeray, A. 

January 1866, Bishop’s Waltham, U K 

Goodbye letter on HCP’s departure for Western 

Australia. 

1972A/199 Thomson, Alpin 

29 July 1908, Somerset, UK 

Invitation to Prinseps. 

Thomson, Ellie 

n.d., Perth 

Ellie, daughter of James Guy Thomson by his second 

marriage to Bessie Bussell - family news. 

1972A/200 Thurston, E. Paget 

26 November 1928, Bath, UK 




Preparing manuscript of book intended to reconcile 

Science and Theology. 

1072A/201 Tichbon, Mary A. 


Mr. Clifton may take house when we leave. 


To Virginia Reynolds, nee Prinsep - birth of son 

Charles Reynolds. 


Anxiety over health of Josephine Prinsep. 

1972A/202 Titles, Office of (WA) 

15 May 1914 

Estate of Charlotte Bussell, Portion of Sussex Loc. 3. 

1972A/203 Tomlin, Ernestine 


Receipt of photographs 

Tomlinson, E. (1871-1947) 


Purchase of land adjacent to ‘The Chine’ 

1972A/204 Tompsett, Dick 

28 June 1943, Victoria 

Reminiscences and enquiries of Busselton. 

1972A/205 Treasury, Western Australia 

13 May 1907 

Approval of twelve months leave of absence. 

25 May 1908 

Payment of pension. 


Life certificate forms. 

1972A/206 Turner, Selina 

n.d. Toodyay/The Warren 

Note and letter - asking favour of HCP. 

1972A/207 Underwood, John & Son 


Photographs of carved animals 

Upholstery & Cabinet Manufactory 

1869, London 

Purchase and payment for goods. List attached. (2 

letters) 


Despatch of goods per ‘Hastings’ 

1972A/208 Vandyk’s, C. 

1908, London 

Forwarding photographs of family (2 letters) 

1972A/209 Venn, Harry. W. (1844-1908) 

23 September 1872, At Sea 




Account of overland journey - Geraldine mines to 

Roebourne with horses. 

13 April 1873 

Homily on the manners and nature of the human 

animal. (20 pages) 

Vickers, W. 

7 March 1873, Vasse 

Reminder about sketch of ‘Glengarry’. 

1972A/210 Vines, Emily Jane, nee Bussell (1841-1911) 

n.d. 

Farm and local news. (6 notes) 

n.d. Prinsep Park 

Visiting her sister Josephine. 

n.d. 

Farm and family news, visit of the Bishop. (4 letters) 

n.d. Cattle Chosen 

To Julius Brockman - invitation to Beachlands. 


To her mother, Mrs. J. G. Bussell - visiting her sister 

Capel and her family. (4 letters) 

September/October 1875, Cattle Chosen 

Illness and death of father, John Garrett Bussell. (Note 

and 3 letters) 

n.d. 

Thoughts of making her Will. Hopes that her mother 

and sister Caroline will return to Western Australia. 

n.d. 

Engagement of Mr. de Lisle and Emma Thomson. 

n.d. The Blackwood, Dudinalup 

To Frances (Cookworthy) and Flora (Brockman) - with 

her children at Mervyn Bunbury’s property. ‘this is such 

a lovely spot’ 

1878 

Children - Mary and Fred. (Letter and note) 


Travel plans for Aunt Fanny (Sutherland) 

April/June 1881, Vasse 

Concern for sister Josephine’s mental health. (Letter 

and note) 


Daughter Mary (Bunbury) should not go to Menzies 

with her husband for health reasons. 


To her daughter Mary (Bunbury) at Picton. 

1901, Cattle Chosen/Picton 

Birth of first grandchild to HCP. (Caroline Brockman) 




Death of grandson, Frederick Bunbury at age four. (3 

letters) 

1972A/211 Vines, Charles Ellard (1839-1879) 

25 July 1870, St. John’s College, Agra. 

HCP and Josephine are in India. 

28 May 1873, Reading UK 

Receipt of photographs, family news. 

Vines, Mary Eliza, nee Eyre (1818-1908) 

November 1876, Reading UK 

To Mrs (Charlotte) Bussell -Thank you letters for 

kindness to niece Edith (Eyre). (2 letters) 

Vines, Frederick Castell (1840-1868) 


To his sister-in-law Josephine Bussell - news of Emily 

and local activities. 

10 July 1868, Reading UK 

In England with family, looks forward to return but dies 

on return voyage. 

Vines, Mary Capel. daughter of F.C. and Emily 


Thank you for ‘delicious ode which I liked very much’ 


Butter and cheese making. Mention of Mitchell and 

Lepper families. 

29 August 1888, Cattle Chosen 

Birthday greetings, news from Paris. 

Vines, Frederick Bussell. (1867-1950) son of F.C. 

and Emily 

14 July 1889, Cattle Chosen 

Purchase of fruit trees. 

1972A/212 Von Bibra 

July/August 1872, Perth 

Request for payment of account. (2 letters) 

1972A/213 Wace, Jean 

27 March 1902, The Residency 

Onslow too quiet lately, the races will make us lively. 

Wace, Richard 


Photographic advice 

14 June 1904, The Residency. Derby 

Information on natives and the Mission. 

4 January 1905, Derby 

A Beriberi hospital 65 miles from nearest doctor and 

three days journey to Broome? Results of 

Commissions. 

1972A/214 Walcott, Pemberton 

n.d. 




To Josephine Bussell - sending flower seeds. 

Walter, Emma 

2 October 1905, Bridgetown 

Receipt of photographs - illustrated page. 

1972A/215 Walter Hobden James 

April - October 1908 

Management of The Studio’. (5 letters, one 

statement) 

1972A/216 Warburton 

11 December 1872, Albany 

Concern at inducement to P & O to call at Fremantle 

instead of Albany. 

Warburton, Kitty 


Reply to invitation 

1972A/217 Watkins, Sara 

n.d. 

Opening of new Perth cathedral. 

Watts, Mary, nee Tytler 

August 1903, Little Holland House, UK 

To Annie Prinsep - Signor’s admiration of HCP. 

Weld Club 

March/May & June 1918 

Photos and MSS for publication in the journal 

“Magistrate”. (5 letters). 

1972A/218 Western Australian Bank 


Transfer of shares to Mrs. E. C. Ommanney 

1908 -1921 

WA Bank shares, liquidation of Perth Gas Company, 

deeds of blocks 1125 & 1126 Swan, overdraft. (15 

letters) 

1972A/219 Western Australian Museum & Art Gallery 

20 May 1910 

“Old Locomotive” transfer to Museum. HCP note on 

reverse of envelope. 

1972A/220 Western Australian Jarrah Saw Mills Ltd. 

September 1909, Kirrup 

Purchase of timber flooring (2 letters) 

1972A/221 White, Henry W. 

16 June 1868, Inverness, UK 

Financial losses, purchase of McAndrews Station. 

Hopes for HCP’s prospects. 

n.d. London 

To Henry Thoby Prinsep - Singapore and WA estates. 

(4 letters, one incomplete) 

White. Katie 

Deleted: , 




24 December 1868, UK 

New Year greetings - sending “The Times” to Harry by 

every mail. 

n.d. UK 

Family news - Annie and Louisa Prinsep. 

White, L 

23 December 1864, UK 

Meeting with Mrs. Snow, carer of the younger Prinsep 

children. 

n.d. UK 

Family news - Annie, Mary and Louisa Prinsep. 

White, 

White, Montie 

24 September 1872, West Indies 

To ‘My dear Mother’ - death and funeral of Willie 

Brook. Includes copy of letter by Edward Powell. Both 

letters are copies. 

n.d. Evesham, UK 

To ‘My dear Lou’ (Mrs. Bowden-Smith) - floods, 

business and measles. 

n.d. Southsea, UK 

To ‘My dear Annie’ (Prinsep).- family news, local and 

from West Indies. 

24 July 1914, Southsea. UK 

To ‘My dear Lou’ - son Bill B-S in his new command. 

1914, UK 

To My dear Annie - preparing for war in Europe. 

21 February 1919, Southsea. 

To My dear Annie - family and West Indies news. 

White, N 

17 July 1870, Ceylon 

Sending box of tea - the coarse kind. Business matter 

with Gillander. 

1972A/222 Whitfield, M. G. 

8 August 1888, Upper Irwin 

Brockmans at Reinscourt 


Death of Caroline Bussell - Cattle Chosen bequeathed 

to Fred Vines. 

Whitfield, George 

1871, 1874 -1876, Toodyay 

Property transactions - Turners, Armstrongs (3 letters) 

1875 -1876 

To Mr. Frank Armstrong - Conveyance -Town Lot D13. 

Note added by HCP. (2 letters) 

Wigglesworth, James 


Copy 

Deleted: i 

Deleted: rwin 




Bereavement card 

1972A/223 Wilkins, Amy S. 

n.d. Bath, UK 

To Louisa B-S - politics in UK - L(loyd) G(eorge) 

beginning his own downfall. 

Circa 1909, Bath, UK 

To Louisa Bowden-Smith - family news - Annie Macan 

and Ella Wilson. 

18 August 1910. Oxford 

Introducing Alfred William Simmonds who is to settle in 

WA, news of family in Canada. 

26 October 1910, Bath, UK 

Family news - death of John Prinsep. 

5 July 1911, Wokingham, UK 

Will of John Prinsep, his adopted daughter. 

23 July 1911, Wokingham, UK 

Pecuniary help for Ella Wilson 

12 November 1914, Bath, UK 

Christmas greetings. 

1914 -1918. Bath, UK 

To Annie Prinsep - family wedding - these warring 

royal cousins. (2 letters) 

1972A/224 Wilkinson, Amy (daughter of Bishop Hale by his first 

marriage) 

1 December 1901, Leamington, UK. 

To Capel Brockman - family news - children of Bishop 

Hale by his second marriage to Sabina Molloy. 

26 October 1911, Leicester, UK. 

Invitation to her son Mathew to visit Prinseps. 

26 April 1914, Birmingham, UK 

To Frances Cookworthy - family news - daughter Amy 

Rankin and husband Arthur. 

Wilkinson, Mathew Hale (son of Amy) 

17 September 1911, Brisbane 

Regrets having to decline invitation. 

1972A/225 Williamson, A. 

March/April 1913, Perth 

Purchase of pumping equipment. (2 letters) 

1972A/226 Willmott, William Percy (1868-1926) 

1901/1906, Cape Leeuwin 

Purchase of shares, family news, photography. (4 

letters) 

Willmott, Margaret, nee Brockman (1863-1968) 

December 1901 - April 1906, Cape Leeuwin 




1972A/226A 

Family news - wedding at Ellensbrook - Vernon’s 

(Brockman) approaching wedding day - William 

(Brockman) and Nellie (Wallace) to have quiet one. (5 

letters) 

Willmott, Frank (1871-1941) 

1904, Lower Blackwood 

Birth of another son (2 letters) 

7 June 1911, Egypt 

Postcard - Pyramides de Guiseh. 

11 August 1911, Exmouth, UK 

Account of UK holiday. 

Willmott, Edith, nee Brockman (1865-1941) 

n.d. 

To ‘My dear Mother’ (Capel Brockman) Letter 

incomplete. 

n.d. 

Family news. 

1902 - 1922,The Warren/Applewood 

Family news - serious illness of . (5 letters) 

Willmott, Kitty (daughter of Frank and Edith) 

11 January 1920, Applewood 

Farm and family news 

Willmott, Henry (son of Margaret and Percy) 

1 January 1917, France 

On active service. 

13 January 1919, Southall, UK 

To James Prinsep - unable to accept invitation 

Wilson, Ella nee Prinsep, (daughter of James) 

15 June1914, N. Devon 

To ‘My dear Ann’ (Annie Prinsep) - Thank you letter. 

23 July 1914, North Devon 

To Mrs. Bowden-Smith. Postcard 

8 September 1914, N. Devon, UK 

To ’Darling Lou’ (Louisa Bowden-Smith) - early war 

news. 

1972A/227 Woledge, H. 

1915/1916, Cottesloe Beach 

Purchase of part of “The Combe”, and improvement to 

access. (6 letters). Note and drawing by HCP. 

Women’s League of Health, Sydney 

Greeting card from Bea Darbyshire. 

1972A/228 Woodhouse, Clarence 

28 July 1914, Melbourne 

Reminiscences of theatre activities in Perth, enquiring 

as to possible return to employment in Perth. 

1905/1906, Melbourne 




Introducing Mr. W. H. Osborne - Sir John Forrest’s 

secretary. (3 letters) 

28 June 1914 

Recalling Emily’s (Prinsep) visit. Family news. 

Writers not identified 

1972A/229 n.d. Alfred Place East, UK 

To ‘My dear May’ (Prinsep) - mention of Harry White 

and Tina (Prinsep) 

Postcards 

1905/1906,1916, (4, one illustrated humorous) 

n.d. Herne Bay UK 

To ‘My dear Lou’ from Coals (of old) 

n.d. Bath, UK 

To ‘Dear Cousin Lou’. 

n.d. Cawnpore, India 

To ‘My dear Lou’ from ? Prinsep 

n.d. RoseBank 

To ‘My dearest Harry & Josephine’, incomplete. 

n.d. Sevenoaks, UK 

To ‘My dear Mrs. Prinsep’, incomplete. 

n.d. Limmerslease 

To ‘Madam’ 

n.d. Brooklands, Sussex, UK 

To ‘My dear Harry’ 

n.d. 

No addressee or signature 

n.d. Plymouth, UK 

To ‘My dear Mamma’ from Mary ? 

13 January 1870, Hyde Park, UK 

To’ My dear Strachey’ 

22 May 1870, Calcutta 

To ‘My dear Mrs. Prinsep’ 


To ‘Aunt Fanny’ 

26 March 1875, Calcutta 

To ‘My dear Prinsep’ 

14 August 1902, Redgate ? 

To ‘My very dear Frances’, incomplete 

1903/1904, Killyleigh, Co. Down 

To’ My dear Prinsep’ from Gavin ? (2) 

3 November 1904, Paddington, UK 

To ‘My dear Harry’ 

3 March 1907, Brockenhurst, UK 

To ‘My dear Lou’, incomplete. 

22 February 1914, Birmingham, UK 

To ‘Dear Mr. Prinsep’, incomplete. 





To ‘My dear Mrs Prinsep’ 


To ‘My dear Lou’ from Elvie ? 

23 June 1916, Derby 

To ‘My dear Uncle Harry’ from Capel ? 

11 January 1933, Albany 

To ‘Dearest Emily’ 

1972A/230 Yates, M. A 

n.d. 

To ‘My dear Bessie (Ommanney) - death of Henry 

Mortlock Ommanney) 

Yelverton, H. 

28 July 1871, Quindalup 

To HCP requesting payment of account for brandy. 

Young 

30 May 1871, Fremantle 

Warning of pending summons. 

1972A/231 DIARIES 

February/April/May 1889 

Sands & McDougall Monthly Diaries - sparse entries 

- notes on daughter Carlotta’s voyage to England with 

Onslows. Missing pages in all three diaries. 

1972A/231A 16 August 1876 - 30 March 1881 

Improvised office diary. Detailed pencil entries, client’s 

names and transactions. Preservation required 

FINANCE 

1972A/232 16 June 1862, Cheltenham, UK 

Arthur Jack - receipt on a/c for Cup. 

1972A/233 1864 -1873 

C. R. Prinsep Estate - accounts with T & H. Carter and 

James Maguire. Accounts and Bills due to various 

parties. (5) 

1972A/234 1865, London 

A. Crozier, Jermyn Street - Mrs. Brooks, 

accommodation. 

1972A/235 1866, London 

Edward Whistler - shooting equipment 

1972A/236 1867/1871 

Lady Bunbury and Miss Cookworthy - account of loans 

from. 

1972A/237 1867-1869 

M. Lyons - account for trip to Perth with 5 horses. 

J. Wilson - account for building work. 

Crown & Thistle Hotel, Fremantle. To J. J. Harwood - 




account for miscellaneous supplies. 

James Busher - account for farm equipment. 

George Barnes, Dardanup - account for building work. 

J. Mclarty, Pinjarrah - contra account. (6) 

1972A/238 1867/1870 

William Forrest - HCP in account with. (4) 

1972A/239 1868/1871/1873 

Promissory notes/Demand drafts - Lady Bunbury, WA 

Bank, National Bank, Jas. Ramsay. (4) 

1972A/240 1870 -1872 

Calcutta Sailor’s Home - in account with Perry Birch. 

A. R. Keen, Bunbury - in account with HCP and James 

Maguire. (3) Edward Clifton in account with HCP. W. 

L. Brockman - account of horses shipped to Calcutta. 

William Spencer, Bunbury in account with HCP. 

National Bank of Australasia in account with HCP. List 

of Bills due from Prinsep Estate. 

1972A/241 1874/1875 

Finance daybook - sales and receipts. HCP in account 

with Watson & Egerton. (2) 

1972A/242 5 January 1877, Perth 

Alexander Forrest - Special Occupation Lease, No. 

469, the ‘Acres’. (2) 

1972A/243 19 May 1882, Town Hall Chambers, Perth. 

‘The Chine’ conveyances of Perth Lot D13. 

1972A/244 1884/1885 

Forrest & Angove - sale of ”Acres” Swan Loc. 1029. 

(3) 

1972A/245 1889 

Blackwood Tin Mining Company/W. A. Tin Mining Co. 

shares. (2) Share certificate (1) 

1972A/246 1904/1912 

The Perth Gas Company Limited/Hocking & Willis - 

shares. Notations by HCP. (6) 

1972A/247 1906 Perth 

P(ercy) Willmott - WA Bank shares receipt. 


The London and Western Australian Investment 

Company, Limited. - shareholding. 

1972A/248 1907/1908 

Wellington Location 66 - timber cutting by Millars Co. 

30 May 1908, Oxford 

Accommodation account, Prinseps 

1972A/249 1909 -1912 

The Western Australian Bank/Commercial Banking 

Coy. Issue of shares. (4) 

1972A/250 1914/1915 




Charles John Prinsep - Estate of 


The Bank of Adelaide - On Demand draft, one hundred 

pounds. 

1972A/251 1919 

Frank and Hugh Brockman - school expenses. 

1972A/252 6 September 1924 

H. C. Sewell - sale of ‘The Chine’. 

1972A/252a 22 July 1907 – 27 Augusts 1908 

The Bank of Adelaide, joint pass-book for Henry C 

Prinsep and/or Charlotte Josephine Prinsep 

1972A/252b 20 October 1906 – 25 April 1910 

The Western Australian Bank, Perth, pass-book for 

Henry Charles Prinsep 

HISTORIES 

1972A/253 The Prinsep Family in 5 chapters. Pages 1 - 50. 

1972A/254 Cancelled 

INSURANCE RECORDS 

1972A/255 1876 

Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited. 

Attendance for medical - Dr. Waylen 

1884/1891 

Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited. (2) 


Note re Bonus Certificate - CML policy 2045. 

1902 

Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited - 

premium receipt. 

1972A/256 1891 

New Zealand Insurance Company - furniture and 

household goods, Howick Street. 

1897/1908 

New Zealand Insurance Company - Furniture and 

dwelling, Howick Street. (2) 

1901 

New Zealand Insurance Company - Furniture and 

dwelling, Howick Street. 

1905/1910 

Reminders – New Zealand Insurance Co. 

1972A/257 1903 -1904 

Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited - 

dwelling, Hay Street, Perth. (2) 

1905 




Commercial Union Assurance Company Limited - 160, 

Hay Street. 

1972A/258 1915 

Western Australian Insurance Company Limited - 

Workers Compensation. 

INVENTORIES 

1972A/259 1873/1874 

Cattle, Goods and Chattels - Estate of C. R Prinsep. 

(2) 

1972A/260 INVITATIONS 

The Governor and Lady Bedford (6) Lady Forrest, The 

Governor & Lady Ord, To meet General Booth, 

Guildford Grammar School, The Governor and Lady 

Hampton, The Mayor and Councillors (3), Kings Park 

Board, The Christian Brothers, personal handwritten 

(3) Salvation Army, Busselton Bowling Club, Perth 

Orchestral Society, Presbyterian Church, (Cottesloe), 

Perth Diocesan Synod, WA Society of Arts. Admission 

ticket to 1880 Melbourne Exhibition. 

1972A/261 JOTTINGS 

Proverbs addressed to HCP by Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. 

Tabitha & Zenobia by Carlotta Prinsep. A Very Little 

Tale, unsigned. A fairy tale by Carlotta L. Prinsep. 

Essay by HCP - Charles 12 th of Sweden. Untitled by 

HCP - sea voyage account with phrases from folk 

songs. Riddles - handwriting of HCP, Death of Mr. 

Aneas Mackintosh - copied from Pall Mall and 

Inverness Courier. (2) Leanardo - a fairy story by Miss 

E. F. Prinsep. Wording and drawing for head stone for 

Peter Spicer, Mrs. Charlotte Bussell. The Oath, Louisa 

Bowden-Smith. Dress advice with drawings for 

Carlotta Prinsep. 

1972A/262 JOURNALS 

November/December 1870, Prinsep Park 

Josephine Prinsep’s journal. Social and farm activities. 

1972A/263 LEGAL DOCUMENTS 

12 June 1871 

Summons for debt to Henry William Isaiah Gillman. 


Summons for debt to John Marriott. 

22 March 1873 




Summons for debt to G. R. Teede, agent for Von 

Bibra. 


Statement of claim - National Bank of Australasia and 

Henry Thoby and Henry Charles Prinsep. 

March 1876 

Summons - National Bank of Australasia and Henry 

Thoby and Henry Charles Prinsep. (2) 


Special Occupation Lease 469 - Swan District. 


Opinion of Counsel as to the Will of Mrs. (H. C.) 

Sutherland. 

April/May 1909 

Application for leave to commence an Action - 

between Bertha Elvina Locke and Peter Spicer 

Brockman. Default summons between Bertha Elvina 

Locke and Peter Spicer Brockman. (2) 


The Roads Act, 1902 - land resumption - Darling 

Range Road District. 

31 July 1913 

Transfer of Land Act - John and Charles Huntley - 

Swan locations 1125 & 1126. (2) 

1972A/264 1871, Geraldton 

To pay orders - Ashford & Spencer (2) 

1871. Bunbury 

Bought of Thomas Crampton - horses. 

1873/1874, Australind 

Distraint orders - David Cotton & James Hough. (4) 

1882 

Property valuation - Lot D13 

1972A/265 LETTER BOOKS 

1869 -1873 

Copies of outward business letters to Uncles Henry 

Thoby and William, Calcutta, Messrs Landells, 

Gillander and Beadle, UK and local businesses. 

Lettered index pages with entries. Correspondence: 

pages 1-201 and 623. 

1972A/266 LICENCES 


Licenses to occupy Pastoral Lands - Wellington 

District. Nos. 9350-9353 (4) 

1875/1876 

Cart and carriage licences - Fremantle and Perth. (2) 




20 July 1911 

Licence of a Lay Reader - Parish of Busselton. 

1972A/267 LISTS 

Horses sent by Barque “Kapa” to Calcutta. By 

Southern Belle (2). By Hyman Lipschitz. 

Enlisted servicemen. Roll of Honour. Passenger list - 

S.S. “Mooltan” Miscellaneous lists. (4) Addresses (2) 

LOG BOOK 

1972A/268 n.d. 

“Mary Ballantyne” - England to China. John Edward 

Churcher, Government passenger. Includes pencil and 

ink drawings. 

1854 

“Henbury” - Hong Kong to London. End pages. 

MEMORANDA 

1972A/269 19 March 1869 

William Churton, London - outstanding Bill. 

1870/1871 

W. Spencer, Bunbury - despatch of goods (2) 

W. Padbury, Perth - requests for payment. (3) 

24 July 1871 

Barker & Gull - promissory note 


George Robertson, London - despatch of goods. (2) 

5 July 1873 

T & H Carter, Fremantle - settlement of account. 


McBean & Deason - rent for “The Chine”. 

NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS 

1972A/270 n.d. 

Mr. Val Prinsep’s addresses, The late Lady (Audrey) 

Tennyson. First wife of Hallam. (2) 

23 May 1905, The Daily News 

Dr. Roth - aboriginal affairs. (2) 

NOTEBOOKS 

1972A/271 1858-1867 

Leather bound - accounts, notes on horses 

n.d. 

2 pages listing letters sent and received. 

n.d. 

Small clipped pages - miscellaneous notes 




NOTES 

1972A/272 Miscellaneous - Charlotte Bussell. (7) 

1972A/273 1871-1872 

Farm produce. Leschenault and Koombana Flour 

Mills. (5) 

1972A/274 Miscellaneous personal messages, some incomplete. 

(21) 

1972A/275 Notes in French to ‘Mon Cher’, two by HCP, one by 

Anatole, one by unknown. (4) 

1972A/276 Comments on paintings by Val Prinsep and G. F. 

Watts. (2) 

1972A/277 Financial assistance for HCP. Note on John Prinsep 

by R. C. K. (2) 

1972A/278 Miscellaneous - recipe, play, fashion with drawings. (7) 

1972A/279 Miscellaneous - financial (16) 

NOTICES 

1972A/280 August 1908, London 

Embarkation notice - miscellaneous notes by HCP on 

reverse. 


Requisition to abate nuisance - 300, Hay Street. 

Repair invoice attached. (2) 

Australian Aborigines’ Advocate - subscription 

renewal. 

Plant Diseases Act - Fruit Fly and Prickly Pear at 300 

Hay Street. (3) 

1972A/280A 

PAINTINGS 

Watercolour - the Thames from Chiswick. HCP. 

PETITIONS 

1972A/281 n.d. 

HCP to be nominated for office of Mayor of Busselton. 

1972A/282 PHOTOGRAPHS 

3 groups, Emily Prinsep, Little Holland House (2) 2 

children. (B/W). Charles John Prinsep, unidentified 

female (Sepia), interior of Bruton Church, UK. 

Ceylon - taken by HCP and daughter Emily on1897 

visit. Views, family group on croquet lawn, Emily in 

rickshaw, group including William and Louisa Bowden- 

Smith. (13) 3 negative strips. 

PLANS 




1972A/283 Fremantle Road (Stirling Highway) and Melville Water 

showing numbered properties. 

Location of the ‘Chine’ on Swan River. 

Boundaries of the ‘Chine’, pencil drawing. 

Busselton - showing HCP Lot S21. 

Geraldton District - Part Litho 191/80, showing Charles 

Robert Prinsep Lots. 

300 Hay Street (The Studio) Work done by A. Nilson 

on order of city council. 

Printed 

Printed 

POEMS 

1972A/284 Draft of ‘Mary at the Dairy’ by HCP. (3 pages) Mary 

was Mary Vines. 

‘To Mrs. Fleming on the birth of Henry’. 

To Flora (Brockman) by HCP. (Incomplete) 

‘The May Day’, handwriting of HCP. 

Untitled - acrostic lines 

Lines on explorers (2 pages) 

‘Wilt thou say farewell love’. Charlotte Josephine 

Prinsep. 

‘The Pilgrims Hymn’ - Kelly 

‘Washing in the West’ - copied from Sunday Pictorial, 

24 August 1919. 

Untitled - subject, fourth of July. 8 verses. 

Untitled - ‘Oh memory sweet memory’ 

Untitled - ‘Up to mighty London’ with music score. 

My dear Mrs. Gale - HCP 

Untitled - ‘The world my dear lady’. HCP 

‘The faithless Maid’ - Sabrina Corolla 1890, p.120. 

Untitled ‘The dream that wishing boyhood knows’ 

Untitled ’ A crescent sail upon the sea’ 

1972A/285 POSTMARKS 

Envelopes addressed to Henry, Josephine and Emily 

Prinsep. (29) 

PROGRAMMES 

1972A/286 4 January 1919 

Returned Soldiers reception 

1972A/287 REMINISCENCES 

Early Days in W. A. Introductory note on HCP. 

1972A/288 REPORTS 

Recommendation for treatment of native prisoners in 

respect of security and rations. Establishment of 

reserves. 

Typescript 




Recommendation to further the facility of procuring 

horses in large numbers for the services of the army in 

India. 

Action attempted to improve the laws relating to 

natives. 

SHIPPING RECORDS 

1972A/289 February/April 1870 

Bills of Lading per ‘Amur’ bound for Swan River. (2) 

30 July 1874 

Bill of Lading - Galle to King George’s Sound. 

Bill of Lading - Princess Royal Harbour to Bunbury. 


Ticket for return voyage to Western Australia. 

SKETCHES 

1972A/290 Two children on horseback by Virginia Prinsep. Three 

storey house, Garden scene, both with note on 

reverse. Coloured drawing of piano player and 

dancers. (4) 

SPEECHES 

1972A/291 Empire Day - greetings to boys & girls 

TELEGRAMS 

1972A/292 1875 

Death and funeral of John Garrett Bussell (4) 

February 1877 

Josephine Prinsep. (2) 

September 1897 

HCP and Emily leave for Ceylon. (2) 

30 April 1901 

Birth of Caroline Brockman 


Purchase of shares- (Percy) Willmott. 

January/February 1909 

Reinscourt cattle - Pierre Brockman/Locke/Layman. 

(2) 


Building material for Little Holland House. 

1913 

Sale of Location Nos. 1125 and 1126. 

1918 

Marriage of May Hichens to Hallam Tennyson. (2) 

1921 

Vernon (Brockman) operation - Clara Price (2) 

1922 




Death of HCP - Bishop Riley. 

1972A/292A 1917-1919 

Matters relating to Geraldine mine (9) 

WILLS 

1972A/293 18 December 1854 Copy 

Copy of Will of Henry Charles Sutherland. 

20 October 1877 Copy 

Copy of Will of Frances Louisa Sutherland nee 

Bussell.

Acc 1729A - State Library of Western Australia

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