Hugh Hamilton Newell papers, ca 1910-1941

MLMSS 9241/Boxes 1-2
MLMSS 9241/Boxes 3X-4X
PXE 1608
R 2136

fonds

ca 1910-1941

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Objects, Photographs

877462

1 metre of textual material (2 boxes and 2 outsize boxes)
1 box (8 photographs) - black & white - various sizes.
1 folder (7 ribbons) - silk - various lengths.

Hugh Hamilton Newell was Commissioner for Main Roads from December 1932 until his sudden death on 15 March 1941. This is a collection of manuscripts, certificates, opening ribbons, photographs and letters, including bound books containing newspaper cutouts about Newell and his family and congratulatory telegrams on his appointments, first to the Main Roads Board, then as Commissioner and as a recipient of a CBE. Also bound books of sympathy and condolence cards and letters to his wife upon his death.

MLMSS 9241/Box 1
1. Bound volume of congratulatory telegrams, letters, and clippings: Appointment as a member of the Main Roads Board, N.S.W. 11th February 1925-26th March 1925. Appointment as Deputy-president of the Main Roads Board, 4th January 1928; Various letters of appointment to boards, institutions, committees, associations and clubs, 1928-1930. Volume also contains some loose newspaper clippings.

2. Miscelleanous papers, letters, newspaper clippings, 1932-1941. Journal articles on the Main Roads Department and A.D.B. entry for H.H. Newell. Includes notice from Buckingham Palace: "By command of His Majesty the King the accompanying Medal is forwarded to Mr. Hugh Hamilton Newell C.B.E. to be worn in commemoration of Their Majesties' Coronation 12th May, 1937."

3. 6 volumes concerning the death of H.H. Newell. Each volume begins with, "Bound volume of tributes to the Late Mr. Hugh Hamilton Newell, C.B.E., MInst.C.E., MIEAust. Commissioner for Main Roads in the State of New South Wales".

a. Contains sympathy and condolence cards. There is a 10 page list of the senders including, Floral tributes, Staff of the Department of Main Roads, Government Departments, Mosman Presbyterian Church, The Scots College, Representatives of Local Government Organisations, Representatives of societies, associations, etc., Representatives of banks, business houses, etc. March 1941

b. Contains letters and telegrams received by Mrs. H. Newell on the death of her husband. Includes various Federal, State Government ministers and officers, societies, associations, business associates, from Australia and overseas. March 1941.

MLMSS 9241/Box 2
c. Contains letters and telegrams received by Mrs. H. Newell on the death of her husband. Includes 5 page alphabetical list of Shire and Municipal Councils of N.S.W. March 1941.

d. Contains 26 page list of names of those present at the funeral, and telegrams of condolence received. "List of those present at the funeral of the late Mr. H.H. Newell, C.B.E., Commissioner for Main Road. Service at the Mosman Presbyterian Church, Monday, 17th March, 1941, at 3.30 p.m. conducted by Rev. D.P. Macdonald."

e. Contains personal letters from family and friends to Mrs. H. Newell on the death of her husband. March 1941.

f. Contains personal letters from family and friends to Mrs. H. Newell on the death of her husband. March 1941.

4. Bound letter-book volume of thank you letters sent from 24th June 1936-5th November 1936 by Hugh Newell on his award of the Commander of the British Empire (C.B.E.).

5. Journal article from "Main Roads" Vol. 43 No. 2, December 1977, 'The man behind the name: the Newell Highway, named after a pioneer road man'.

MLMSS 9241/Box 3X
6. Bound letter-book volume of congratulatory telegrams, letters, and clippings: Awarded the Commander of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.). June-July 1936.

MLMSS 9241/Box 4X
7. Certificates of Hugh Hamilton Newell:

a. Certificate of qualification as engineer 1st November 1910.
b. Elected Associate Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia. 6th January 1920. Signed 23rd April 1923.
c. Elected Member of the Institution of Engineers Australia. 6th November 1923. Signed 25th March 1924.
d. Member the Institution of Civil Engineers. Elected 8th January 1929. Signed 27th May 1929.
e. Commissioner of Main Roads, 10th July 1933. Term of 7 years.
f. Original citation for Hugh Hamilton Newell on being granted a C.B.E. in the King's Birthday Honours. Signed by Edward RI and Mary R. Dated 23rd June 1936.
g. Commissioner of Main Roads, 26th January 1940. Term of 7 years. With letter from the Minister for Transport, 5th February 1940.

PICTURES
PXE 1608
1. Photograph of the ferry 'Frances Peat'. Mrs. Newell christened the ferry when she was launched on 22nd July 1930. (1930 Construction and Local Government Journal (NSW : 1913 - 1930), 23 July, p. 6, viewed 19 November, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page15415159).

2. Album of 7 photographs of the Garlick Parade, 1927, Glenbrook. The Glenbrook section of the Great Western Highway is called the 'Garlick Parade' after Main Roads Board member John Garlick.
Mr. K.R. Cramp unveiling the memorial to Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson.
Mr. R.T. Ball unveiling the War Memorial Gun. Mr. J. Jackson at the Glenbrook, Garlick Parade Board. Cubs and Scouts from the Blaxland and Glenbrook Troop. Images taken on 12th May 1928.
(1928 'GLENBROOK MEMORIAL.', The Blue Mountain Echo (NSW : 1909 - 1928), 18 May, p. 2, viewed 19 November, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108952520).

REALIA
R 2136
7 Official ribbons used at bridge openings.

1. "Coolamon Shire Council. Mirrool Creek Bridge Ardlethan. Opened November 1933 by H.H. Newell ... Commissioner for Main Road. J.W. Hawthorn, Deputy Shire President. L.M. Redgrave, Shire President."

2. "Mirrool Creek Bridge, at Broken Dam. Officially opened H.H. Newell ... Commissioner for Main Road on Wednesday 10th May 1933."

3. "This ribbon was used for the Opening of Coffey's Bridge over Boorowa River, 3rd February 1934. The Opening Ceremony was performed by H.H. Newell, Commissioner for Main Road, N.S.W. T.A. Cusack, President; C.W. Kenny, Shire Clerk. Murrungal Shire Council, Boorowa". (2 pieces).

4. "Main Roads Department & Narraburra Shire Council. Trigalong Creek Bridges on Temora-Barmedman Trunk Road, No. 57. Officially opened by Mrs. A.A. Frater on Wednesday 15th May 1935. H.H. Newell Commissioner for Main Roads. A.A. Frater President Narraburra Shire Council."

5. "Burrangong & Narraburra Shire Council. Bland Creek (Boundary) Bridge at Grogan. This was one of three ribbons used at the Official Opening by H.H. Newell ... Commissioner for Main Roads on Wednesday 20th June 1934. This ribbon was cut by Mrs. Mary Hope Thackeray, on behalf of the Burrangong Shire Council, Young."

6. "Burrangong & Narraburra Shire Council. Bland Creek (Boundary) Bridge at Grogan. This was one of three ribbons used at the Official Opening by H.H. Newell ... Commissioner for Main Roads on Wednesday 20th June 1934. This ribbon was cut by the Commissioner for Main Roads."

7. "Burrangong & Narraburra Shire Council. Bland Creek (Boundary) Bridge at Grogan. This was one of three ribbons used at the Official Opening by H.H. Newell ... Commissioner for Main Roads on Wednesday 20th June 1934. This ribbon was cut by Mrs. A.A. Frater, on behalf of the Narraburra Shire Council, Temora."

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