Newton and Mason family papers and photographs, ca. 1878-1917

MLMSS 9237

fonds

ca. 1878-1917

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Photographs

876979

0.15 metres of textual material, including 6 photographs (1 box)

Alfred James Newton was a painter, decorator and gilder who migrated to Australia from England aboard the Commonwealth, arriving in 1877. In Sydney, he found work and became involved in the union movement, serving as president of the N.S.W. Painters' Union from 1903 to 1904.

Newton kept in contact with his father, Robert Newton, and other family members in London. Following his death in 1908, his daughter Ellena Violet kept in contact with her family members in England especially her aunt Lucy Newton.

Charles A Mason was a boilermaker from Lakemba, N.S.W. His daughter, Marie Ethne married Reginald W Newton in 1926.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Donald Newton, donor of this collection, was given the Newton family material by his aunt Ellena Violet Newton who inherited it from her father Alfred James Newton.

1. 6 photographs relating to Mason family [Marie Ethne Newton (nee Mason)]
i. Photograph of ship in dock, Sydney [?] [undated]
ii. ‘Souvenir of our trip to Jenolan Caves’, 8 people in a car
iii. 4 group portraits of male workers outside corrugated iron shed including Charles A Mason [grandfather of Marie Ethne Newton]

2. Letters received by Alfred James Newton from his family, 1878-1879; A. J. Newton membership card for Australian Socialist League, Leichardt Branch [undated]

3. Letters received by Alfred James Newton and Ellena Violet Newton, 1880-1917

4. i. School certificate awarded to Albert C Mason, 1883
ii. Postcard advertising unveiling of honour roll and state, Brisbane, 1917
iii. Railway ticket, W. Mason, 1879
iv. Letter received by Albert James Newton, 1900

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