Badgery family papers, 1821-1910

MAV/FM4/6449
MAV/FM4/6450
MAV/FM4/6451

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3 microfilm reels of textual material

James Badgery (ca.1764-1827) arrived in NSW in 1799 and began raising cattle. He and his son Henry (b.1803), explored much of the Kangaroo Valley area before settling at Bega. Henry's sons from his first marriage settled in Monaro region. His sons from his second marriage settled around the Exeter region on various properties of their father's.
Henry Septimus Badgery (1840-1917), stock and station agent and parliamentarian, was the son of Henry Badgery and his wife Mary Ann, nee Reilley. Henry Septimus established the firm of Pitt, Son & Badgery with Robert Pitt. Henry Septimus Badgery was elected a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for East Maitland (1878-1880) and for Monaro (1880-1885). He was Secretary for Public Works (1885).
Francis Arthur Badgery (1852-1915), farmer and grazier and parliamentarian, was the son of Henry and Mary Ann, nee Reilley. Francis, known as Frank, was elected a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly in the seat of Wollondilly (1913-1915).

I. FAMILY PAPERS, 1825-1904
1825-1898; Miscellaneous family papers, including official appointments, charters, memos, correspondence, lists and a family history (Call No.: FM4/6449)
1828-1904; Family correspondence, being correspondence between family members, friends and acquaintances, and workers on the estate (Call No.: FM4/6449)

II. BUSINESS AND LEGAL CORRESPONDENCE, 1859-1910
1859-1910; Correspondence, includes correspondence relating to the running of the business, sale of parts of the estate, sale of stock etc. (Call No.: FM4/6450)

III. STATION RECORDS, 1821-1901
1821-1883; 'Vine Lodge' studbook (Call No.: FM4/6451)
1859-1870; 'Vine Lodge' cashbook (Call No.: FM4/6451)
1877-1886; 'Arthursleigh' stockbook (Call No.: FM4/6451)
1834-1844; Daybook written by various managers of farms belonging to Dr Patrick Hill. Refers to 'Caoura', 'Bosworth' and 'Liverpool' (Call No.: FM4/6451)
1855-1901; Financial papers, includes receipts, invoices, balance sheets concerning properties in New South Wales and Queensland (Call No.: FM4/6451)

IV PHOTOGRAPHS (Call No.: FM4/6451)

Research & study copies allowed

Information transferred from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (1-242C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.