Letters, 1936-1937 : Brisbane, to W.J. Gall. 1936-1937.

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Letters, 1936-1937 : Brisbane, to W.J. Gall. 1936-1937.

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4 handwritten letters by H.J.J. Sparks, Honorary Secretary, Oxley Memorial Library : One letter (draft copy) concerns the Oxley Library Commitee's recommendation for the purchase of Mr. P. Forrest's private library of Australian books ; 3 letters give notice of monthly meetings of the Oxley Library Committee. Also one typescript circular letter giving notice of monthly meeting.

5 letters (6 leaves) ; 26 cm. or smaller.

University of Queensland, UQ Library

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University of Queensland, UQ Library

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