Jamieson family - papers, 1930-1997

MLMSS 6327/Box 1X

fonds

1930 - 1997

Textual Records, Clippings

51302

0.16 metres of textual material (1 outsize box)
Textual Records - (manuscript)
Textual Records - (computer printouts)
Textual Records - (typescript, photocopy)
Clippings
Clippings - (photocopy)

Robert Bruce Jamieson, boatbuilder and charter boat captain, was a pioneer in the development of Hayman Island (Qld.) as a popular tourist destination. Born at South West Rocks (N.S.W.) in 1903, he took an early interest in sailing and speed boat racing on the Macleay River. He worked in the family sawmill at Frederickton (N.S.W.), where he acquired skills in boatbuilding. He built the diesel launch Cheerio which operated as a passenger and charter boat around the Cumberland and Whitsunday Islands (Qld.) throughout the 1930s. Cheerio was also chartered by Queensland's Forestry Department for survey trips and the state's National Parks Service for trips between Townsville and the Torres Straits. During the war the vessel was requisitioned for harbour protection. The family business also contributed to the war effort by producing timber for army hutments, barge constructions, wharf girders and decking.

1985; A ship called 'Cheerio' by Robert Bruce Jamieson, being photocopied typescript, with photocopied newscuttings of two articles concerning Jamieson's exploits in Cheerio, published in Macleay Argus, 25, 28 May 1985
1933-1934; Letters from Robert Bruce Jamieson to his mother, Clara Jessie Jamieson, 6 Dec. 1933-30 Jan. 1934
1934; Certificate of Competencey as Master of Robert Bruce Jamieson
193-; A few notes on Cheerio's voyage from the Macleay River N.S.W. to Hayman Is. in the Whitsunday Passage N.Q., compiled by Robert Bruce Jamieson, and The log of the "Cheerio" Part 2. Brisbane to Hayman Is., compiled by Robert Bruce Jamieson
1993-1997; Typed transcriptions by Judith Kelly, daughter of Robert Bruce Jamieson, of her father's letters, above voyage notes and log, and newscutting concerning the launch of the Cheerio in 1930, with her note about names mentioned in the papers

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