Sir Hudson Fysh papers, ca.1817-1974

MLMSS 2413 (K 21804-K 21868, KV 3057-KV 3060)
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 490
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 736
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 1575

fonds

1817-1974

422923

65 cartons, 4 outsize items

Sir Hudson Fysh of St Leonards, Tasmania was a founder of Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (QANTAS), 1920. He was a woolclasser aged 19 when he enlisted with the A.I.F., 26 Aug. 1914 and embarked from Hobart on board Transport A2 Geelong, 20 Oct. 1914. He served with the 3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron in Gallipoli, was seconded to the 67th Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, 6 July 1917 and appointed Flying Officer Observer 4 Dec. 1917. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, 2 Oct. 1918 and returned to Australia on HT Port Sydney, 5 March 1919

Include papers, ca. 1922-1966 in files with a detailed list compiled by Sir Hudson Fysh; correspondence 1912-1974, diaries and personal items, 1917-1973, speeches and articles, etc. ca. 1817-1974; manuscripts of published works and records of Qantas and associated companies, 1920-1927

Include additonal consignments:
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 490
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 736
MLMSS 2413 ADD-ON 1575

This material is held offsite and is usually available after 4pm on the next business day. Please submit your request through Ask a Librarian - Outsize items KV 3057-KV 3060 are held onsite

Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -

This collection includes pictorial material at Pic.Acc.2624, Pic.Acc.3253 and Pic.Acc.3590

State Library of New South Wales collection of World War I diaries