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MN 2558 1 Copyright SLWA 2005

MN 1782 Acc. 849A, 2716A, 5355A, 6848A LAVER FAMILY Jonas Laver, a farmer from Somerset, England arrived in Melbourne on board the ‘Maitland’ in 1846, and married Mary Ann Fry in 1854. They had seven sons, all of them helping to make up an unusually talented family in the medical, sporting and musical fields. Their third son, Charles William Laver, was born in Castlemaine, Victoria on the 26th June 1863, and moved to Western Australia in the 1880s, where he became a drover before returning to Victoria to attend the Medical School at the University of Melbourne. Marrying Edith Beatrice Attewell in 1904, he returned to Western Australia as a country doctor, where he was known as ‘Mr the Doctor’ by the Aborigines. The family lived at Laverton, Wellington Mills, Kanowna, Menzies and Midland Junction before moving to Kalgoorlie in May 1920,. Charles died in 1937, being survived by his wife and six children. Following Dr. Laver’s death, Mrs Laver and her daughters, Sheila and Elizabeth settled in East Melbourne. Sheila and Elizabeth returned to Kalgoorlie in 1979, they bought a house in Collins Street the following year, where they spent their retirement years. (see fuller notes on Sheila Laver, at 6848A/1135) The Papers The records were donated by the WA Museum, in March 1960 (849A), by Miss S. Laver, on 19 April 1978 (2716A) and on 6 July 1979 (5355A), bequeathed to the Battye Library in Sheila Laver’s will (6848A) Holdings = 0.75m Access The J S Battye Library provides access to original material. In some situations, this may not be possible and alternative formats such as microfilm, microfiche, typescripts or photocopies are supplied for researchers’ use. Where alternative formats are available, these must be used. Copyright Restrictions The Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968 regulates copying of unpublished material. It is the user’s legal obligation to determine and satisfy copyright.



Summary of Classes ALBUMS/SCRAPBOOKS ARTICLES BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES BUSINESS CARDS CARDS CARDS, Sympathy (Included with EULOGIES, etc.) CERTIFICATES CIRCULARS EULOGIES/OBITUARIES/SYMPATHY CARDS, LETTERS & TELEGRAMS INFORMATION SHEETS INVITATIONS LEGAL PAPERS LETTERS LETTERS, Sympathy (Included with EULOGIES, etc) LICENCES MEMBERSHIP CARDS/CERTIFICATES NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS NOTES OBITUARIES (Included with EULOGIES, etc.) PAINTINGS PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS Listed under Albums PHOTOGRAPHS, Loose (Pictorial BA1966/1-154) POEMS PROGRAMMES RECEIPTS/DONATIONS REFERENCES REPORTS SPEECHES TELEGRAMS TELEGRAMS – Sympathy telegrams are included with EULOGIES, OBITUARIES, etc.) WILLS (Included with LEGAL PAPERS)

ALBUMS/SCRAPBOOKS 6848A/1051 (Pictorial Ref.) BA1966/155 …..

Cloth Bound “Bedford Series” No. 134 Album 10 ½” x 14 ½”. Photographs on 10 leaves (19 pages) Some photographs torn out or cut out of pages. Mainly family photographs. Taken at Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Perth, Warrandyte Vic., and includes the opening of new Jetty works at Esperance in the mid 1930s. Where a photograph is known to already be in the Battye collection, the Battye No. has been pencilled alongside.

A full listing of each page in this Album can be found



at 6848A/1134.

6848A/1052 (Pictorial Ref.) BA1966/156

Foolscap, three post screwbinder, loose leaf mock lizard skin brown card covers, brown paper pages with photos glued in. Frontispiece with note on back about Dr Laver’s dog Bronco. Leaves numbered 1 to 9. Dr Laver, his wife and children at Wellington Mills c1909, Kalgoorlie, Kanowna 1914-1915, Midland Junction 1916-1918, Brighton Hotel Cottesloe, Christmas 1918, “Bonnie Doon”, 18 Brookman Street, Kalgoorlie 1920-1937. Red dots on leaf 4 indicate these pictures have been copied by the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society and shows their Ref. No.

Leaves numbered 10-16. Arthur Laver, his wife Dorothy, daughter Robyn and grandchildren, at various locations in Victoria. .

Leaves numbered 17-28. Jack Laver, his wife Ruth, sons Michael & Peter and grandchildren, at various locations in Hobart and Victoria. .

Leaves numbered 29-37. Frank Laver, his wife Margaret and children Jim, Terry and Elizabeth, and grandchildren at various locations in Launceston, Tas., and France. .

Leaf 38. Leonard Laver. Leaf 39. Sheila and Elizabeth in their roles as kindergarten teachers. Leaf 40. Warrandyte (Vic). Family photos Where a photograph is known to already be in the Battye collection, the Battye No. has been pencilled alongside. A full listing of each page in this Album can be found at 6848A/1056.


Foolscap, three post screw binder, loose leaf mock lizard skin brown card covers, brown paper pages with photos, information sheets, correspondence, newspaper items, stapled or glued in. 38 leaves. Covers Dr & Mrs Laver, early Laverton, Laverton aborigines, Laverton hospital and visit by Sheila and Elizabeth Laver to Laverton’s WAY ’79



celebrations. Includes studio portraits of Charles & Edith Laver and correspondence with W.A. Museum re aboriginal photographs. Where a photograph is known to already be in the Battye collection, the Battye No. has been pencilled alongside. A full listing of each page in this Album can be found at 6848A/1134.


Foolscap, three post screw binder, loose leaf mock lizard skin brown card covers, brown paper pages with photos, postcards, invitations, letters, envelopes and general memorabilia glued or stapled in. This album was compiled to commemorate the visit by Sheila and Elizabeth to Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie and Kanowna in November, 1979. Frontispiece: Mackay studio portrait of Dr Charles Laver, 1935 (20 months before his death). Includes photos of Kalgoorlie Cemetery and correspondence re Lake View South and Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie. Where a photograph is known to already be in the Battye collection, the Battye No. has been pencilled alongside. A full listing of each page in this Album can be found at 6848A/1134.




Foolscap, three post screw binder, loose leaf mock lizard skin brown card covers, brown paper pages with photos, postcards, invitations, letters, envelopes and general memorabilia glued or stapled in. Front cover has Western Australia 150, 1829-1979 sticker in top right hand corner. Covers visit to Perth in July, 1979 and the placing of Laver family items with the National Trust in Guildford, including Mrs. Laver’s Jarrah Desk and family silverware. Where a photograph is known to already be in the Battye collection, the Battye No. has been pencilled alongside.

6848A/1056 Light card covered album 25cm wide x 21 cm deep, with heavy card pages bound with twisted, tasselled cord. Ensign Album 493. This album is devoted to Rottnest, with scenes and visits between1930 and 1935, and two later postcards. A listing of some pages from this Album can be found at 6848A/1134.

6848A/1134 Detailed listing of items from each page of the Albums 6848A/1051 to 6848A/1056.

Typed lists Coil bound 11p – A4 Blue



6848A/1132 Album cover and one page only. This album is inscribed inside the front cover: ‘From Ella & Faulkner of the House of Mackay, wishing Sheila and Betty all happiness in their new sphere, November 1937’. The album was created by the Mackays as Sheila & Elizabeth (Betty) were moving, with their mother, to Melbourne in November, 1937. The pages had contained Mackay postcards of Kalgoorlie scenes and photographs of friends and Repertory Club members. All but the final page were given away or handed on to those interested in them during the ‘girls’ final years at Collins Street, Kalgoorlie. Only the final page remains. One side carries the inscription ‘May memory, like the sundial, mark no hours but bright ones’ and has corners showing where two photographs had been. On the back of the final page a photograph taken as the Laver family was leaving Kalgoorlie has been pasted. This photograph also appears in Album 6848A/1051, p.15 (See 6848A/1134 for full description of photograph)

6848A/1134 Detailed listing of items from each page of the Albums 6848A/1051 to 6848A/1056.

Typed lists Coil bound 8p. – A4 Blue

ARTICLES Medical articles written by Dr. CW Laver, 6848A/1 The campaign against Cancer: Some theories

and suggestions regarding the genesis, the causation and pathology of cancer and also regarding its prevention and treatment. Presented to the Canberra Cancer Conference by Dr CW Laver of Laverton. .

7p typescript

6848A/2 Silicosis-Tuberculosis – Its prevention, pathology and treatment.

3p typescript

6848A/3 Pneumonia. 1p typescript

6848A/4 Diphtheria. 2p typescript

6848A/5 Pneumonia, Influenza, Pneumonic Influenza, Rheumatic Fever.

2p typescript

6848A/6 Out of focus with nature – just a few observations.

2p typescript

6848A/7 A supplement to “Out of focus with nature”. 7p typescript.

6848A/8 Public Health Problem : An appeal to the Public. .

4p typescript



6848A/9 September 21st, 1936 Article addressed to Dr Cumpston, Director General Public Health Australia – setting out a monograph on The Pathology and Prevention of some ills of mankind. .

7p typescript

General articles written by Dr CW Laver. 6848 A/10 The Gum Tree – Australia’s national tree

Original typescript signed by Dr. Laver. Part of this article published in the Kalgoorlie Miner April 9, 1932. Also at PR8425/2

2p typescript

6848A/11 Pioneering Days – Dr Laver’s reminiscences. (MN1782/849A/10 has ‘Reminiscences of a Pioneer by Dr. Laver.)

4p typescript

6848A/12 Anzac Day at Laverton. Dr Laver’s speech. Typescript (undated – but 1935 or earlier) from Kalgoorlie Miner. Makes mention of the renaming of the town from British Flag to Laverton Photocopy of PR8425/1 (p.1 & 3 only) sent to Sheila Laver by Peter Bridge.

2p typescript

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES 6848A/13 Brief notes handwritten by Elizabeth Laver about

her brother, Frank Major Laver. Written both sides of a re-used card.

1p

6848A/14 Bereavement notice and biographical notes on Jack Charles Laver together with a covering letter to the Editor of the ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’ from Sheila and Elizabeth Laver, September 16, 1985. Letter also gives details about other family members.

4p typescript + 2p handwriting

6848A/401 Information re Leonard Courtney Laver, prepared for the R.S.L. Kalgoorlie in 1980

1p typescript

6848A/1135 Brief notes on Sheila Laver, compiled by Mrs Tess Thomson, who arranged the deposit of Ms Laver’s bequest to Battye Library (Acc 6848A)

1p typescript

BUSINESS CARDS 6848A/1073 Undated

Dr. C.W. Laver, Laverton, Western Australia 77mmx 38mm

6848A/15 May 1933 A.J.F. Laver, B.E. Small business card from Arthur John Forrest Laver, with birthday greetings to his sister Sheila written on the reverse. .

CARDS



6848A/16 Friday May 10, 1907 Photographic card of birth notices in the “The Times”, London. Includes the birth notice of Sheila Laver.

6848A/17 Coloured picture card of St. George’s College gardens.

6848A/18 Christmas Card 1970 from Warden Reynolds of St. George’s College referring to Laver family and mentions plans to leave the College in May 1971.

6848A/536 Small card from Dr & Mrs C.W. Laver, Woodthorpe, Mount Street, Perth with thanks for congratulations on birth of Arthur John, 1905

White card printed in silver with smaller card attached by ribbon.

6848A/537 Small Christmas gift card to Elizabeth (Betty) from Len.

6848A/1087 Handwritten card to ‘Dear Grandma” (Edith) from Robyn. Written on the reverse of the business card of her father, A.J. Laver, Tait Publishing Co., Melbourne.

6848A/1088 Small birthday card in the shape of a basket of flowers Sent to Dear Grandma (Edith) from Robyn.

Card has yellow tasseled cord.

6848A/1074 Card (possibly from bouquet) Mrs Laver, with the warmest wishes for happiness in your new home from some of your old Kalgoorlie friends 27/11/37.

6848A/1075 Airforce Christmas Greetings card from Jack to ‘dear ones’.

6848A/1076 Thank you card from bouquet sent to Sheila from “All at St. John Ambulance, Laverton”

6848A/1077 Thinking of you often card from “All at St. John Ambulance Laverton”. Has lengthy note inside from Sue Long, Chairperson.

CERTIFICATES 5333A/1 2 June 1904

Copy of marriage certificate of C.W. Laver and Edith Beatrice Attewell

6848A/400 June 26, 1863 Charles William Laver. Photocopy + transcription of Entry from Register of Births in Victoria.

A3 folded photocopied page + hand-written slip.



6848A/19 June 22, 1904 Charles William Laver and Edith Beatrice Attewell. Original Certificate of Marriage, London. Henry Bruce Lefroy, Agent General for W.A. in London, witness signature.

6848A/20 May 08, 1907 Sheila Eugenie Mary Laver. Original Birth Certificate (Bulletin De Naissance) Paris.

6848A/21 September 1921 Australian Music Examination Board. Certificate issued to Sheila Eugene [sic] Mary Laver. Grade V Theory of Music.

6848A/22 6848A/23 6848A/24 6848A/25 6848A/26 6848A/27

Royal Drawing Society Certificates (6) awarded to Sheila EM Laver, whilst a pupil at Miss Shearing’s Art School, Kalgoorlie. June 1922 Division 1, June 1922 Division 2, June 1922 Division 3, June 1923 Division 2, June 1923 Division 3, June 1924, Division 5.

6848A/28 October, 1928 St. John Ambulance Association certificate for First Aid awarded to Sheila Laver by the Eastern Goldfields Ambulance Centre.

6848A/29 November, 1930 St John Ambulance Association certificate for Home Nursing awarded to Sheila Laver by the Eastern Goldfields Ambulance Centre.

6848A/30 Elizabeth Patricia Laver. UWA Junior Certificate. Subject passes gained in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Certificate issued November 1937.

6848A/31 Elizabeth Patricia Laver. UWA Leaving Certificate. Subject passes gained in 1929 and 1930. Duplicate certificate issued November, 1937.

6848A/32 Leonard Courtney Laver, born February, 1917 Midland Junction. Certified Copy of Register of Birth, issued February 1940.

6848A/399 Leonard Courtney Laver. UWA Junior Certificate, Issued January 1933.

6848A/388 September 19, 1984 Keep Kalgoorlie Kleen Kommittee. E & S Laver, Garden competition.

6848A/389 November 7, 1986 Kalgoorlie Central Primary School. Sheila Laver participation in schools 90th year celebrations.



6848A/390 May 18, 1996 Kalgoorlie Primary School Centenary Reunion. Attended by Sheila Laver.

CIRCULARS Following their move from Melbourne to

Kalgoorlie in 1980, Sheila and Elizabeth wrote an Annual Newsletter that they referred to as their ‘Screed’. About 50 or 60 copies of this circular letter were mailed to friends and relatives in the Eastern States and overseas.

6848A/96 September 28, 1980 White Screed. Tells of their journey to W.A; work on their house and news of Kalgoorlie.

4p roneoed typescript.

6848A/97 December 15, 1980 Blue Screed. Tells of progress on house renovations and general news.

9p roneoed typescript

6848A/98 September 19, 1981 Yellow Screed. Tells of Kalgoorlie garden, trip back to Melbourne, getting their first television, Laverton and history.

8p roneoed typescript

6848A/99 March 7, 1983 White Screed. Re their friend Dorothy Wills-Johnson, nee Brewis, at Guildford, other old friends and new friends; history, the Melbourne dust storm, Flying Doctor plane crash, October hail storm. Also included is a children’s story ‘The Story of Wily Wally rooster, the lone ranger’ written by Sheila & Elizabeth for their great-niece Julia Claire Malaurie.

13p roneoed typescript.

EULOGIES/OBITUARIES/SYMPATHY CARDS,

LETTERS & TELEGRAMS```````````



Charles William Laver died May 14, 1937 at Kalgoorlie. His family kept all the Sympathy cards, letters and telegrams they received. Many of them have “Ans” written on them indicating they were answered. They were bundled into brown paper bags and re-cycled heavy envelopes and posted to C.W. Laver’s brother, Ralph Laver, at Flint Cottage, Warrandyte, Victoria. Mrs Edith Laver has made notations on some of them, for Ralph, indicating the senders’ occupation, position or connection to Dr. Laver. In the listings below, “Ans” is used to indicate this was written on the card, letter or telegram. Other notations by Mrs. Laver are shown in (round brackets) and similar information added by the compiler of this list is shown in [square brackets].

Sympathy Cards Cards from prospecting and mining connections. 6848A/538 This number not used.

6848A/539-6848A/616 housed in one album

6848A/539 OSM Mr & Mrs Schwan & family 6848A/540 OSM Mr & Mrs Gus Wall 6848A/541 (a) & (b)

OSM Mr & Mrs R.G.C.Shaw & family. On envelope (Treasurer, Town Hall. A friend of dear old Arthur Laver in the early days here at the 6 mile) “Ans” [Card is not in RGC Shaw’s handwriting]

Card & envelope

6848A/542 OSM Mr & Mrs L. Hilton “Ans” 12th June 6848A/543 OSM Mr & Mrs Haddon King (Mining Corporation

geologist) “Ans”

6848A/544 OSM J. & L. Cadlolo. Fimiston. [South Kalgurli G.M.] 6848A/545 OSM Mr & Mrs J.E. Jensen Sympathy Cards from Kalgoorlie friends 6848A/546 OSM Mr & Mrs Hall and Pat, 19 Broad Arrow Road. 6848A/547 OSM Edith Davidson, 13 Rosenberg Crescent. 6848A/548 OSM Mrs Clark, 25 Brookman Street. 6848A/549 OSM Jessie Ditchburn, 57 York Street, Boulder. 6848A/550 OSM Lill & Marie Dorizzi 6848A/551 OSM Lesley and Barry 6848A/552 OSM Mr & Mrs W.A. Dorizzi and family 6848A/553 OSM J.W. Howells & Taff Williams, 55 Cheetham St.. 6848A/554 OSM Naomi Anderson 6848A/555 OSM F.A. and Mabel James, Halfway, Kalgoorlie. 6848A/556 OSM Mr & Mrs E.G. Flanagan 6848A/557 OSM Eric R Price, 262 Hannan Street. “Ans”



Sympathy Cards from Kalgoorlie business and professional people.

6848A/558 OSM Kalgoorlie Infants School Parents & Citizens Association

6848A/559 OSM Sommer & Charlwood 6848A/560 OSM M.W. Keogh and girls. “Ans” 6848A/561 OSM L.A. Alman, Alman Bros. Limited. “Ans” 6848A/562 OSM Mr & Mrs W.S. Lewis, E.G.H.S. [Eastern

Goldfields High School]

6848A/563 OSM Mr & Mrs Roy Hunt (Councillor) 6848A/564 OSM Councillor G. Bennetts 6848A/565 OSM Mr & Mrs Ivan Barton 6848A/566 OSM Mrs. E.A. Massey, 22 Piesse Street, Boulder 6848A/567 OSM Mr & Mrs A. Kapp 6848A/568 OSM Mrs A. Bennett, 122 Bourke Street 6848A/569 OSM Mr & Mrs Randall 6848A/570 OSM Mr & Mrs J.H. Cramp and Ruby 6848A/571 OSM Dr. & Mrs Samuel Mathews Business

card 6848A/572 OSM Dr. Harold J. Davis, Boulder Business

card Sympathy Cards from other places in Western

Australia

6848A/573 OSM Mrs Cooper Snr., Gindalbie Station 6848A/574 OSM Mr & Mrs ???[indecipherable] Irving & Family (of

Kanowna)

6848A/575 OSM Mr & Mrs C.R. Tucker, Merredin (Patients) 6848A/576 OSM Aidan L. Doyle, 31 Mary Street, Perth 6848A/577 OSM Owen & Rosey Flynn & family, Wellington

Street, Bunbury

Sympathy Cards from Eastern States 6848A/578 OSM Winnie Shaw, enclosing cutting from “The

Herald”, Melbourne, May 22, 1932 with report of Dr. Laver’s death.

Miscellaneous sympathy cards 6848A/579 OSM E.Woodrow “Ans” 6848A/580 OSM D. Willis “Ans” 6848A/581 OSM Heinz Perger “Ans” 6848A/582 OSM L.W. Friend “Ans” 6848A/583 OSM Stuart Johnson “Ans” 6848A/584 OSM Pat Cumming “Ans” 6848A/585 OSM Mrs L. Cadd & family “Ans” 6848A/586 OSM Mr & Mrs Howard Cross and Lucy “Ans” 6848A/587 OSM Jo Weston “Ans” 6848A/588 OSM Mr & Mrs C.R.D. Austin 6848A/589 OSM Norman Bradley 6848A/590 OSM Mr & Mrs E.R. Brown & family 6848A/591 OSM Mr & Mrs Bruce & family



6848A/592 OSM Mr & Mrs Cheverton & family 6848A/593 OSM Mr & Mrs Dix and Don 6848A/594 OSM H.G. Golding & family 6848A/595 OSM Mr & Mrs R.W. Hill and Edith 6848A/596 OSM Mr & Mrs Kellow 6848A/597 OSM Mr & Mrs Phil Kelly 6848A/598 OSM Mr & Mrs Cyril King 6848A/599 OSM Blanche & E. McGowan 6848A/600 OSM Mr & Mrs F.W. Morrison 6848A/601 OSM Mrs Meacock, Eric & Walter 6848A/602 OSM Myrtle Perry 6848A/603 OSM Isabel and Charlie Murtagh 6848A/604 OSM Mrs Reynolds & family 6848A/605 OSM Mr & Mrs Smith, Ilma and Bernard 6848A/606 OSM Miss R. Smith 6848A/607 OSM Mrs Snowden and daughters 6848A/608 OSM Mavis Trevaskis 6848A/609 OSM K. Toole 6848A/610 OSM Mr & Mrs Varney and family 6848A/611 OSM Alice Turner 6848A/612 OSM Mr & Mrs Williams, Alf and Dorothy 6848A/613 OSM F. & M. Wark 6848A/614 OSM Mrs Young and family 6848A/615 OSM Mr & Mrs A.W. Winzar and family 6848A/616 OSM Name indecipherable Letters of sympathy

Many of the letters are addressed to ‘Cissie’. This was the name Mrs Edith Beatrice Laver was known by, to her family and close friends.

Letters from family 6848A/617 May 14, 1937

Ralph Laver, Flint Cottage, Warrandyte. “Ans” 10 x 15cm sgle sheet

6848A/618 May 14, 1937 Floree?, 26 Avenel Road, Kooyong “Ans”

10x15cm black edged folded card

6848A/619 May 14, 1937 Cissie, 69 Eardley Crescent. Earl’s Court S.W.5.

11 x 17.5 cm folded sheet

6848A/620 May 14, 1937 Rudolph Laver, Berlin, Charlottenburg “Ans”

15 x 20cm folded sheet

6848A/621 May 14, 1937 Agnes, ‘Eothen’ Kinglake “Ans”


6848A/622 May 15, 1937 Dorothy [d-i-law] 227 Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill

20 x 25 cm sgle sheet



6848A/623 May 15, 1937 Arthur [son] 227 Wardell Road, Dulwich Hill “Ans”


6848A/624 May 15, [1937] Jessie [Aunt], The Mount, York, [W.A.] “Ans”

2 sheets, ea 17 x22 cm

6848A/625 May 17, 1937 Flora, 9 Station Street, Pymble, N.S.W. “Ans”

2 sheets, ea 17.5x 22.5cm deckle edge

6848A/626 June 4, 1937 Willie [Laver] ‘Eothen’, Kinglake, Vic. “Ans”

20 x 25 cm sgle sheet letterhead

6848A/627 June 20, 1937 Rudolph Laver, Wenningstedt

14.4 x 18 cm folded sheet

6848A/628 July 14, 1937 Pat, 36 Bancroft Avenue, Roseville. “Ans”

20 x 25 cm lined paper sgle sheet

Letters from Organisations, W.A. Each on Single sheet Printed Letterhead.

6848A/629 May 14, 1937 President, Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League, Kalgoorlie

Foolscap

6848A/630 May 15, 1937 B.H. Moore, Principal School of Mines, Kalgoorlie

Quarto

6848A/631 May 15, 1937 A.D. Ross, Department of Physics, University of W.A.

Quarto

6848A/632 May 15, 1937 James T. Harris, Eastern Goldfields Highland Pipe Band. “Ans”

Quarto

6848A/633 May 15, 1937 Ruth McWhae, State Secretary, The Girl Guides Association, Perth.

Quarto

6848A/634 May 18, 1937 H. Buck Secretary, Mt Margaret Road Board, Laverton.

Quarto

6848A/635 May 21, 1937 R.H. Bennet, Secretary, Kalgoorlie Roads Board

Quarto

6848A/636 May 21, 1937 Secretary, Mine Workers’ Relief Fund, Kalgoorlie

Quarto

6848A/637 May 26, 1937 Charles Eccles, Town Clerk, Kalgoorlie Municipal Council.

Octavo



6848A/638 May 22, 1937 C.H. Guy, Secretary Western Australian Cricket Association. Mentions Dr. Laver a Life Member

Quarto

6848A/639 May 26, 1937 Western Australian Historical Society Inc., Perth Mentions Phil Saunders Kimberley nugget given to the Society by Dr. Laver.

Quarto

6848A/640 August 30, 1937 H. Buck, Secretary, Mt Margaret Road Board, Laverton asking if the family would provide a photograph of Dr. Laver to be enlarged, framed and placed in the Public Hall, Laverton. “Ans”

Quarto

6848A/641 September 27, 1937 James T. Harris, Eastern Goldfields Highland Pipe Band advising that 50% of monies raised from a recent concert be donated to the Children’s Ward at the District Hospital with beds donated to be known as the C.W. Laver Memorial. “Ans”

Quarto

Letters from mining connections 6848A/642 Undated

Carrie E. Thielicke, Lake View & Star Mine, Fimiston. [Husband Asst. Manager Lake View]

12.5 x 20 cm folded card. Printed address

6848A/643 May [1937] M. Watson, Perserverance G.M., Fimiston

10 x 15 cm black edged folded card

6848A/644 Friday [May 14, 1937] Joan Ash, Great Boulder Mine, Kalgoorlie.

11 x17.5 cm folded blue deckle edged sheet. Printed address.

6848A/645 May 15, 1937 Ida Paton, Box 100, Fimiston. [A. Paton, mining engineer, Croesus G.M.] “Ans”

11 x 17.5cm folded card.

6848A/646 May 17, 1937 P. Egerton-Warburton, Fimiston.


6848A/647 May 17, 1937 J & P Manners, Perseverance Mine, Fimiston, Western Australia. [Address embossed on letter]

20.5 x 26cm sgle sheet

6848A/648 May 17, 1937 Mr. Fraser, Youanmi Gold Mines, Youanmi

19.5 x 24cm lined paper



6848A/649 May 18, 1937 W.O. Mansbridge, The Residency, Cue. [Mining Warden, Murchison, East Murchison, Peak Hill and Yalgoo Goldfields] See also telegram 6848A/772

13 x 17 cm folded card

6848A/650 May 20, 1937 Reva Doherty, Youanmi. “Ans”

17.5 x22.5cm sgle sheet deckle edged

Letters from Kalgoorlie friends and colleagues 6848A/651 Undated

Olive Berthold, School House, East Kalgoorlie [Also included] Card from Olive & Frank Berthold which appears to have come from a wreath. “Ans”

Sgle sheet lined pad paper + sml black edged card

6848A/652 May 14, 1937 Muriel Lee, 46 Burt St, Boulder [H. Saxon Lee, Pharmacy]

9.7 x 15.5 cm black edged folded card

6848A/653 May 14, 1937 Eric Heenan, MLC, Palace Chambers, Kalgoorlie [Legislative Council, W.A. letterhead] “Ans”


6848A/654 May 14, 1937 E. & I. Illidge, 15 Bourke St, Kalgoorlie` “Ans”

18 x 23 cm deckle edge sgle sheet

6848A/655 May 14, 1937 W.R. Forbes, The Rectory, Boulder [Church of England Minister] “Ans”

19 x 24.5 cm lined paper sgle sheet

6848A/656 May 14, 1937 G. Hodgson of Hodgson & Cranston, Boulder Rd. Kalgoorlie. “Ans”

Quarto business letterhead

6848A/657 May 14, 1937 Harold E. Beer, 60 Bourke St, Kalg. “Ans”

21 x 26.5 cm single sheet

6848A/658 May, 15, 1937 Dr. Frederick Simpson, 271 Cambridge St, Wembley [worked in Kalgoorlie previous year]

13 x 21 cm printed letterhead

6848A/659 May 15, 1937 K. Cable, 427 Railway Rd, Shenton Park [Cable family were sandalwood pullers in the North-eastern goldfields] “Ans”

16.5x19.5 cm lined paper deckled on 3 edges.

6848A/670 May 15, 1937 F.E. [Fanny] Jones, Hampton Hill Station, Bulong [Jones family and Cable family had business connections throughout the eastern and north-eastern goldfields]

12.5 x 17 cm blue folded sheet.



6848A/671 Saturday [May 15, 1937] Mary Cowle, ‘Pinner’, Mullingar, Kalgoorlie. [wife of Felix Cowle, Dr. Laver’s solicitor] “Ans”

11 x 15 cm folded light card

6848A/672 May 15, 1937 Gwen Webster, 55 Egan St, Kalgoorlie [Dr. Webster’s wife]

17.5 x 22.5 sgle deckle edge sheet

6848A/673 May 15, 1937 Betty Woodroffe, Kalgoorlie.

10 x 15.8 cm folded light card

6848A/674 May 15, 1937 Allan R. Skuthorpe, 130 Egan St, Kalg. “Ans”

20 x 25.5cm lined paper

6848A/675 May 15, 1937 T.F. Mackay and family, Hannan St, Kalgoorlie Ornately printed letterhead of T.F. Mackay, Photographer “Ans”

Quarto

6848A/676 Saturday [May 15, 1937] Alex Norton & wife Betty, 49 Hannan St,Kalgoorlie [Dr. had called on him previous day] “Ans”

19 x 24.5 cm lined paper

6848A/677 May 16, 1937 Nancy & Charlie Manners, 7 Croesus St, Kalgoorlie “Ans”

11.5x18 cm folded card

6848A/678 May 16, 1937 Cora Thomas, 51 Killarney St, Kalgoorlie “Ans”

16.5 x 20 cm lined paper

6848A/679 May 16, 1937 Faith Williams, 9 Hare St, Kalgoorlie + Preston and the girls

11 x 17 cm folded blue patterned paper

6848A/680 May 16, 1937 W.B. Chomley, on Hannans Club notepaper.

12.5 x20.5cm folded sheet

6848A/681 May 16, 1937 A.E. Jones, St. John’s Manse, Geraldton. Mentions a book Dr. Laver was writing`

20 x 26 cm lined paper

6848A/682 May 16, 1937 Donald Murray, ‘Scots Neuk’, 235 Burt St, Boulder [Address & phone number printed] [Wife away overseas – see 6848A/702] Verse written on back of letter.

20 x 25.5 cm blue lined paper

6848A/683 May 16, 1937 Mabel James, Halfway, Kalgoorlie. “Ans”


6848A/684 May 17, [1937] C. [Charlotte] Davidson [Widow of Mayor Davidson, Kalgoorlie 1914-1917 and 1920-1921]

15.5 x 24 cm sgle sheet

6848A/685 May 17, 1937 F. Hicks, 20 Addis St, Kalgoorlie




6848A/686 May 17, 1937 Dorothy Smith, 52 Brookman St, Kalgoorlie


6848A/687 May 17, 1937 Mr & Mrs R. Hodgkiss

19.5x24.5 cm lined paper

6848A/688 May 17, 1937 John H. Annear, 45 Campbell St, Kalg. “Ans”

13 x 20cm folded sheet

6848A/689 May 17, 1937 Dorothy Annear, 66 Ward St. Kalgoorlie.

12.5 x 20 cm folded light card.

6848A/690 May 17, 1937 Jess Pennefather on Palace Hotel, Kalgoorlie letterhead.

Quarto

6848A/691 Tuesday [May 18, 1937] Beatrice Moor, Beach Road, Bunbury (Mrs Victor Moor, Beach Road, Bunbury. 130 Egan St. Kalgoorlie.) “Ans”

19.5 x 24 lined paper

6848A/692 May 18, 1937 R.G. and M. Moore (Councillor) [later Mayor of Kalgoorlie 1937-1966] “Ans”

13 x 16 cm folded sheet

6848A/693 May 18, 1937 [Dr] A.M.Gillett, 2 Boulder Rd, Kalgoorlie

13 x 17.5 cm folded light card.

6848A/694 May 18, 1937 Amy H. LeMesurier, 72 Lyall St,

17.5x23 cm grey deckle edge paper

6848A/695 May 18, 1937 Henrietta Jarvis, Government Hospital, Kalgoorlie (Matron) “Ans”

11.5 x 17.5 folded deckle edge paper

6848A/697 May 18, 1937 L.A. Westcott, PO Box 71, Kalgoorlie

Quarto letterhead

6848A/698 May 19, 1937 Catherine Westcott, 69 Lewis St, Kalgoorlie

13.5 x18 cm folded light card

6848A/699 April[sic] 19, 1937 Edna Playter

11.5 x 18 cm folded light card.

6848A/700 May 19, 1937 Lily Horan, Gingin

13 x 16 cm folded sheet

6848A/701 June 1, 1937 Theo Burton, Ward St, Kalgoorlie

11 x17.5 cm folded deckle edge paper

6848A/702 June 14, 1937 Margaret M. Murray [on holiday in Scotland] See 6848A/682….

2 pages lined pad paper

Letters from Metropolitan and W.A friends



6848A/703 Undated Marjorie May, ‘Strode’, 6 Mary St, Claremont. “Ans”

14 x 17cm grey marbled deckle edge paper

6848A/704 Undated Angie Robinson, ‘Villers Bretonneux, Jubilee St, South Perth, “Ans”


6848A/705 May 15, 1937 Lilly M. Allsop, ‘Waikato’, 28 Arthur St, Subiaco. [Widow of Mayor Allsop, Kalgoorlie 1922-1927] “Ans”


6848A/706 May 15, 1937 Mr & Mrs Mercer & family, 119 Aberdeen St, Perth


6848A/707 May 15, 1937 Norah Stow, 59 Rookwood St., Mt. Lawley


6848A/708 May 15, 1934[sic] A.P. Brophy, Queensland Insurance Buildings, Barrack St. Perth. Dr Laver, a very old friend for many years. [Brophy a goldfields pioneer]

19 x 24.5 cm lined paper

6848A/709 May 15, 1937 P.L. Gibbons, ‘Wardencourt’ 128 Forrest St., Peppermint Grove. Dr Laver, a dear old friend.

12.5 x 20 cm folded, note paper. Embossed crest.

6848A/710 May 15, 1937 G.T. Bunning, ‘Innerhadden’, Cottesloe “Ans”

10 x 15 cm folded note- card black edged.

6848A/711 May 16, 1937 G.W. Moore ‘Cunny’ c/- Bank NSW, Guildford

19.5 x24.5cm lined paper

6848A/712 May 16, 1937 Challis Leslie, Wynford Flats, 248 St George’s Tce, Perth. [Widow of Mayor Leslie, Kalgoorlie 1917-1920 and 1927-1933]

13 x 17 cm folded note paper

6848A/713 May 16, 1937 Florrie Minchin, 21 Thomas St, Nedlands

13.5 x 17 cm folded note ‘torn’ edged

6848A/714 May 16, 1937 Virginia Wright, 93 Barker Rd, Subiaco

17 x 22.5 slight deckle edge card

6848A/715 May 17, 1937 C. Brophy, Cecil Buildings, Cannington [Had telegram from Dr. Laver on 13th re business]

19.5 x 24.5 cmlined paper

6848A/716 May 17, 1937 Lucy Hussy, W. Minter & Jane Minter, Woodbridge Hotel, East Guildford.

2p. 20 x 25 cm lined paper



6848A/717 May 18, 1937 Annie Guthrie, 9 Bedford Ave, Subiaco

11.05 x 17.5 folded deckle edged paper

6848A/718 May 18, 1937 Etheline Camper ‘Wyuna’, Kalamunda (Phone Kal. 30)

3p. 16 x 19.5 cm blue lined deckle edged paper

6848A/719 May 19, 1937 F.R. Honey, 32 Hobbs Ave, Nedlands


6848A/720 May 19, 1937 L. McDougall, 98 Keightley Rd, Subiaco “Ans”

2p. 16.5 x19.5cm deckle edge lined paper

6848A/721 May 19, 1937 M.B. d’Almeida, Forrest St., Cottelsoe [mentions old days at Kanowna] “Ans”


6848A/722 May 19, 1937 Eileen [McInerney] ‘Wynford’, 248 St. George’s Tce, Perth. [daughter of Challis Leslie 6848A/712]

13 x 20.5 cm folded paper

6848A/723 May 19, 1937 R. Clarke Spears, 81 St. George’s Tce, Perth. [Dr Laver friend over many years – mentions John Drayton of Sydney as an old companion of the Drs.]

13 x 19 cm folded paper

6848A/724 May 19, 1937 Elizabeth Hamilton, 23 Leake St, Cottesloe. [Daughter of Richard Hamilton, long time manager of the Great Boulder G.M. Recalls meeting newly married Dr & Mrs Laver when she was a child in Eaglehawk]

17.5 x 22 cm paper, with printed address

6848A/725 May 24, 1937 J.H. Reynolds, 12 Crawley Ave, Crawley “Ans”


6848A/726 May 26, 1937 Edith Acland Wiles & dau. Mrs. G.M. Anderson, ‘Oakleigh’, 125 Stirling Hwy, Claremont

17.5x 22.5cm note paper with black band across top left cnr.

6848A/727 May 27 [1937] Phyllis [Minchin], 93 Dalkeith Rd, Nedlands. 1 page letter to Mrs Laver and 3 page letter to Sheila.

19.5 x24.5cm lined paper (1)1p.sgle leaf (2) 3p. on 2 leaves



6848A/728 May 30, 1937 Doreen Davies & Idris, 2 Reginald St, Cottesloe

19.5x24.5cm lined paper

6848A/729 May 30, 1937 H.S. Thompson ‘Halcyon’ 5 Winfield Ave, Crawley “Ans”

20 x 25 cm plain paper

6848A/730 June 1, [1937] Tony O???[unable to decipher surname], St. George’s College Crawley.

20 x 25.5 cm St George’s college letter-head

6848A/731 Ethel Barrett, 39 Malcolm Street, Perth 20 x 25.5 cm plain paper

6848A/733 July 1, 1937 Helen Leslie, 29 Almondbury Rd, Mt Lawley [Helen Leslie was the first female teacher at Boulder Primary School, September 1897]

14 x 19 cm ‘torn’ edged note card

6848A/734 July 11, 1937 Bridget Lee Steere, ‘Merrinua’ Mount St., Perth [Address embossed]

10 x 16.5 cm folded note-paper.

Letters from Interstate friends 6848A/735 May 19, 1937

Adela Harris, 35 Partridge St., Glenelg, S.Aust. “Ans”

10 x 15.5 cm folded deckle edged note paper

6848A/736 June 11, 1937 R.W. Stone, 43 South Tce., Adelaide, Sth Aust

2p. 16.5 x 20 cm lined paper deckle edged three sides

6848A/737 May 18, 1937 Ethel Geary, Glenferrie Hotel, Burwood Road, Glenferrie, Victoria

19.5 x24.5cm lined pad paper

6848A/738 May 20, 1937 G.W. Peart, of C.J.Goodman Nurseries, Bairnsdale, Victoria. “Ans”

Quarto ‘Goodman’ letterhead

6848A/739 May 22, 1937 A.J. Macgeorge, 37 Howard Street, Glen Iris, S.E.6, Victoria [A fellow goldfields pioneer]

Quarto plain paper

6848A/740 June 1, 1937 Mr & Mrs Vale, Nance, Bill and Betty, 401 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria. “Ans”

2p. 20 x 25 cm lined pad paper

6848A741 Undated Lillian Scott, nee Way, 24 Larne Grove, Preston, N18, Melbourne, Victoria. (Had worked in the Laver household)

20 x 25 cm lined pad paper



6848A/742 May 25, 1937 John Drayton, 36 Young Street, Cremorne, Sydney, NSW. [A fellow goldfields pioneer]

2p. 20 x 25 cm feint lined pad paper

6848A/743 Undated Address of ‘Chah Singh, Moulamein, N.S.W ‘. crossed through and ‘Lansellstow, Bendigo, Bartley Place’ written. Letter signed ‘Ormie’? Mentions ‘Joyce’ and Mrs. Marmion. “Ans” (See also telegram 6848A/789)

13.5 x17.5cm folded pale blue note paper written front &back and full length of inner.

Sympathy Telegrams Sympathy telegrams from family and very close

friends

6848A/744 May 14, 1937 York. Jess (Aunt of Edith Laver). Advises Len leaving for Kalgoorlie straight away. “Ans”

Telegram has Pink URGENT slip attached

6848A/745 May 19, 1937 York Gwenyth, “Ans”

6848A/746 May 14, 1937 Canterbury NSW Dorothy and Arthur, (Son & dau-in-law)

6848A/747 May 14, 1937 Melbourne Jack (Son) Says: Wire if you want me over.

6848A/748 May 14, 1937 Ivanhoe, Victoria Lol, (Niece) “Ans”

6848A/749 May 14, 1937 Kinglake Agnes,. Says: On Jack’s advice not telling Willie (Dr. Laver’s brother) “Ans”

6848A/750 May 14, 1937 Warrandyte Ralph, (Dr. Laver’s brother)

6848A/751 May 15, 1937 Charlottenburg, Berlin Rudolph & Klaerle,(Dr. Laver’s brother) “Ans”

Telegram has Pink INTER-NATIONAL slip attached

6848A/752 May 14, 1937 Sydney Sub Flora Lavee “Ans”

6848A/753 May 14, 1937 Melbourne Sub Florrie Laver “Ans”

6848A/754 May 16, 1937 London (via Beam Dorothy “Ans”


6848A/755 May 14, 1937 Melbourne Sub Edith & Pat Graham “Ans”



6848A/756 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Addressed to Betty Laver from “The Office”, “Ans”

6848A/757 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorie Addressed to Betty Laver from Murray and the members of Kalgoorlie Tennis Club “Ans”

6848A/758 May 14, 1937 Perth Sub A.R.L. Wright, [Len’s Chief] “Ans”

6848A/759 May 15. 1937 Nedlands George Hunt [Varsity Student] “Ans”

6848A/760 May 15, 1937 Hay Street West, Perth Von Nida “Ans”

6848A/761 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Elizabeth Mayman, Bill and Ted “Ans”

6848A/762 May 15, 1937, Kalgoorlie Bernice Davidson “Ans”

6848A/763 May 15, 1937 Coolgardie Mr & Mrs Shaw, Marjorie & Jean, “Ans”

6848A/764 May 17, 1937 Perth Joy Jensen, “Ans”

6848A/765 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs Leslie and Athol & Ruth Norrie “Ans”

Telegrams from mining connections 6848A/766 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie

Secretary Anderton: President Members and Staff of Chamber of Mines, “Ans”

6848A/767 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Kennedy Smith, [State Battery] Ans”

6848A/768 May 15, 1937 Melbourne, Collins St. Mr & Mrs Maughan [Secretary. Gold Producers Association] “Ans”

6848A/769 May 17, 1937, Armadale. Owen [Warden Owen] “Ans”

6848A/770 May 17, 1937 Laverton Mr & Mrs Frank Taylor, [Mining Registrar]“Ans”

6848A/771 May 17, 1937 Southern Cross Hogg, Mining Registrar, “Ans”

6848A/772 May 15. 1937 Perth. Annie Mansbridge Claremont, [Col. Mansbridge, Magistrate] (See also 6848A/649) “Ans”

6848A/773 May 15, 1937 Fimiston Greenhill family (Paringa Mine) “Ans”

6848A/774 May 15, 1937 Fimiston Correy family (Lake View Gold Mine) “Ans”

6848A/775 May 15, 1937 Fimiston Mr & Mrs Fred Bright (Perseverance G.M.) “Ans”



6848A/776 May 17, 1937 Fimiston Ian and Dora Cameron [Underground manager Perseverance Mine] “Ans”

6848A/777 May 15, 1937 Boulder May and Campbell Shaw [Lake View & Star] “Ans”

6848A/778 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie W.G. Michell [Imperial Gold Mine] “Ans”

6848A/779 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Cliff Harris & family [Sec. Gt Boulder G.M.) “Ans”

6848A/780 May 15, 1937 Wandering John Warrick [Boulder GM] (Great Boulder G.M.) “Ans”

6848A/781 May 14, 1937 Perth, St. Georges Tce. Victor Mathers [Superintendent, Western Mining Corp] “Ans”

6848A/782 May 14, 1937 Perth, St. Georges Tce Sutherland and sisters [Manager Golden Horseshoe for 30 years] “Ans”

6848A/783 May 15, 1937 South Fremantle Mr & Mrs R.E. Robinson and Jean [Postmaster ex Fimiston and Boulder] “Ans”

6848A/784 May 15, 1937 Como Bech Mr & Mrs C. Borg [Tributer] “Ans”

6848A/785 May 17, 1937 Menzies Hugh & Mary Moore (First Hit Gold Mine) “Ans”

6848A/786 May 18, 1937 Youanmi Mollie [Gold Mine Staff] “Ans”

6848A/787 May 20, 1937 Bendigo J. Orme. Says: Writing. (See 6848A/743) [Lansell family] “Ans”

6848A/788 May 17, 1937 Laverton Chairman & members Mount Margaret Road Board. Says” Regret at the passing of the father of Laverton” “Ans”

6848A/789 May 17, 1937 Laverton Dr. and Mrs. Myles, Laverton. “Ans”

6848A/790 May 29, 1937 Raetihinz John & Mary Wilkie. Says: Just heard. (Probably one of the Wilkie brothers who built the railway line to Kalgoorlie)


Telegrams from State and local civic bodies



6848A/791 May 14, 1937 Perth, St. Georges Tce James and Lady Mitchell [Lieut. Governor] “Ans”

6848A/792 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Charles & Katherine Elliott [Legislative Council] “Ans”

6848A/793 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie McGinn. (Kalgoorlie Magistrate) “Ans”

6848A/794 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Brimage. [Mayor of Kalgoorlie] “Ans”

6848A/795 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs. L.G. Bennit [Councillor] “Ans”

6848A/796 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Rainsford. [Councillor] “Ans”

6848A/797 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs J. Regan [Secretary, Town Hall] “Ans”

Telegrams from goldfields (and ex-goldfields) business and professional people

6848A/798 May 15, 1937 Boulder Dr. and Mrs. Keith Moore “Ans”

6848A/799 May 15, 1937 Boulder May Jackson “Ans”

6848A/800 May 15, 1937 Boulder R & Mrs Gilbert “Ans”

6848A/801 May 15, 1937 Boulder Kyran Brennan “Ans”

6848A/802 May 17, 1937 Boulder Dr. and Mrs Bridgewood (sic) ( This should almost certainly read ‘Bridgeford’.) “Ans”

6848A/803 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs G.H. Dally “Ans”

6848A/804 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs Jack Barker “Ans”

6848A/805 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Violet Cook (Palace Hotel) “Ans”

6848A/806 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs Matheson [Dentist] “Ans”

6848A/807 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie J.W. Hawkins [Chemist] “Ans”

6848A/808 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie H. Harse [Electrician] “Ans”

6848A/809 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Florrie and Griff Richards and family “Ans”

6848A/810 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs R.F. Saunders (John R Saunders menswear) “Ans”



6848A/811 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs Bert Elliot [Chemist] “Ans”

6848A/812 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie H. Leedman [Dentist] “Ans”

6848A/813 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Radcliffe-Taylor [Masseuse] “Ans”

6848A/814 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr and Mrs Don [Allsop & Don, assayers] “Ans”

6848A/815 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Hocking family [Kalgoorlie newspaper] May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie “Ans”

6848A/816 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Margaret Hocking “Ans”

6848A/817 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Cecil Brown (Real Estate Agent) “Ans”

6848A/818 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs R.B. Wilson (Real Estate Agent) “Ans”

6848A/819 May 15, 1937 Kanowna Mr and Mrs. J. Kelly and family “Ans”

6848A/820 May 15, 1937 Kanowna George and Doris Bartlett “Ans”

6848A/821 May 15, 1937 Kanowna J.U. Smith and family

6848A/822 May 20, 1937 Kookynie Costello “Ans”

6848A/823 May 17, 1937 Laverton M. and A. Pinder “Ans”

6848A/824 May 15, 1937 Fremantle Nellie and Bert Wansbrough [Postmaster] “Ans”

6848A/825 May 17, 1937 Perth, St. Georges Terrace Irvine, High School Bunbury. (Previous headmaster of E.G. High School) “Ans”

6848A/826 May 14, 1937 York Weston [Bank Manager] “Ans”

Telegrams from other Kalgoorlie people 6848A/827 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie

Tom Richards “Ans”

6848A/828 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie M. Coppinger “Ans”

6848A/829 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mrs. Robotham “Ans” 20th June

6848A/830 May 14, 1937 Kalgoorlie E. Jolly “Ans”

6848A/831 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie E. & H. Shacklock “Ans”

6848A/832 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Marion Barker “Ans”



6848A/833 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs Woodman “Ans”

6848A/834 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Jim and Myra Picton-Warlow “Ans”

6848A/835 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie G. Hooey “Ans”

6848A/836 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie J. McCalmont “Ans”

6848A/837 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie B. Power “Ans”

6848A/838 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Myrtle Negus “Ans”

6848A/839 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs William Schwann and Patricia “Ans”

6848A/840 May 15, 1937 Kalgoorlie Mr & Mrs Vic Shepherd and children “Ans”

6848A/841 No date stamp Kalgoorlie R Denman and family “Ans”

Telegrams from friends in Perth, Fremantle and throughout W.A.

6848A/842 May 14, 1937 Perth Dr. Arkle Ans”

6848A/843 May 15, 1937 Perth Graham Vivian “Ans”

6848A/844 May 15, 1937 Perth Phyll and Alan “Ans”

6848A/845 May 15, 1937 Perth, St Georges Tce Frank & Ivy Davies “Ans”

6848A/846 May 15, 1937 Perth Billy Kinnear “Ans”

6848A/847 May 15, 1937 Perth Granny Snellgrove and Mary Compton “Ans”

6848A/848 May 15, 1937 Perth Dorrie and Clarrie Fairley “Ans”

6848A/849 May 15, 1937 Perth Marcia Tulloch “Ans”

6848A/850 May 15, 1937 Perth, Milligan Street Elizabeth Oakley, 11 Stirling Street “Ans”

6848A/851 May 15, 1937 Maylands Connie Macartney “Ans”

6848A/852 May 15, 1937, Fremantle Mary Bernasochi “Ans”



6848A/853 May 17, 1937 Perth Cogan Bros. “Ans”

6848A/854 May 14, 1937 Kondinin H. Johnston. (Dr Laver a dear old friend) “Ans”

6848A/855 May 15, 1937 Esperance Mr & Mrs Ouvrier “Ans”

6848A/856 May 15, 1937 Pinjarra Prue. “Ans”

6848A/857 May 15, 1937 Pinjarra Max Thomson ”

6848A/858 May 17, 1937 Dwellingup No. 2 State Mill Colin Campbell Senior “Ans”

6848A/859 May 17, 1937 Albany Beryl and Bill “Ans”

6848A/860 May 17, 1937 Mukinbudin J. Bevin, Mukinbudin “Ans”

6848A/861 May 17, 1937 Beverley Sam Blackett “Ans”

6848A/862 May 17, 1937 Salmon Gums Dorothy Fitzgerald “Ans”

6848A/863 May 19, 1937 Cue A. Salinger, 303 Bulwer St., Perth “Ans”

Telegrams from Interstate friends 6848A/864 May 14, 1937 Melbourne, Stock Exchange

Carlie and Mick “Ans”

6848A/865 May 15, 1937 Melbourne Sub. Lynda and Phil Smith “Ans”

6848A/866 May 25, 1937 St. Kilda Rail Alice Gibbs “Ans”

6848A/867 June 1, 1937 Adelaide R.W. Stone “Ans”

6848A/868 (date unclear) Angaston, S.A. Percy Smith “Ans”



Edith Beatrice Laver (nee Attewell) died October 20, 1951 at Melbourne.

Sheila and Elizabeth kept all the Sympathy cards, letters and telegrams they received when their mother died. Many of them have ‘Ans’ or ‘Answered’ and a date written on them indicating when they were replied to. In the listings below, “Ans” is used to indicate this was written on the card, letter or telegram. Other notations by family are shown in (round brackets) and similar information added by the compiler of this list is shown in [square brackets].

Sympathy Cards

6848A/869-6848A/888 housed in one album

6848A/869 OSM Mr & Mrs Alman and Irene, Kalgoorlie 6848A/870 OSM Mrs Brewis and Dorothy, Bibra Lake, W.A. 6848A/871 OSM Frances O’Brien, Willow Grove ‘Ans’

31/01/52

6848A/872 OSM Hansen & Inglis 6848A/873 OSM Mr & Mrs E. Button, 11 Gorge Rd, Trevallyn 6848A/874 OSM Mr & Mrs J.C. Poynter ‘Ans’

12/6/1954

6848A/875 OSM Margaret and Rita Allison ‘Ans’ 10/02/52

6848A/876 OSM Mr & Mrs Treeby & family (Aunty Ella) 6848A/877 OSM Delma Tory? 6848A/878 OSM Irene Ogilvie

‘Ans’

6848A/879 OSM Talahena Gardens ‘Ans’ 7/11/51

6848A/880 OSM K. Macleod & Staff, Norman Bros. 6848A/881 OSM Aileen Brough

‘Ans’

6848A/882 OSM Myrna G. Hicks ‘Ans’ Feb 10th

6848A/883 OSM Zena & Geoff Wills ‘Ans’ 17th Nov

6848A/884 OSM Prue 6848A/885 OSM Mary Stote? 3 Menda Rd., Kooyong 5.3cmx8.8c

m Bus. Card

6848A/886 OSM Ivy Plumbridge (Behan) 5.3cmx8.8cm Bus. Card

6848A/887 OSM The College Staff ‘Ans’?(Heather Lyon 9/2/52)

5.3cmx8.8cm Bus. Card



6848A/888 OSM Mrs. A.P. Derham, Ten, Studley Park Road, Kew. (Soup, Jam, flowers) ‘Ans’ 31/10/51

5.3cmx8.8cm Bus. Card

Letters of Sympathy Some of the early letters were written to support Elizabeth and Sheila in the days before their mother’s death.

6848A/889 Undated. 247 West Tamar Road. From all at ‘Riverside’.

13.5x17.5 cm grey deckle edge

6848A/890 Saturday, October 20. Mother Beck, ‘Fontenoy’ [sister-in-law’s mother] ‘Ans’ 27/10/51

18.5 x 28 cm folded paper writing on 2p

6848A/891 Thursday. Margaret [sister-in-law], ‘Fontenoy’

12.5 x 20 cm folded paper writing on 3p

6848A/892 Sunday. Margaret [sister-in-law], 6 South Esk Road, Trevallyn.

19.5x24.5 ruled pad paper writing both sides

6848A/893 October 10, 1951. Heather, Kindergarten Training College, Kew.

18 x 22 cm K.T.C. letterhead

6848A/894 Undated. Signature indecipherable,182 Punt Rd., Prahran.

18 x 22 cm blue notepaper

6848A/895 October 21, 1951. Aunt. ‘Talahena’, 13 Park St., Brighton, S.5 ‘Ans’ 31/10/51

17.5 x 22.5 folded note writing on 4p. Address embossed

6848A/896 Sunday. . Pag., Warrandtye ‘Ans’ 3rd Nov

10 x 15.5 cm deckle edge light card writing on 2p.

6848A/897 October 22, 1951. R.R. Andrew?,14 Parliament Place, Melbourne, C.2.

10 x 12.4 cm card. Printed address writing both sides.

6848A/898 October 22, 1951 Nancy and Bob, 40 Stawell Street, Kew. F.4. . ‘Ans’ 9/2/52

17.5 x 23 cm deckle edge folded light card



6848A/899 October 21. Signature indecipherable 182 Punt Road, Prahran. ‘Ans’ 9/2/52

12.5 x 20 cm light card writing both sides.

6848A/900 October 22, 1951 Win, 16 Fenwick Street. E.4. ‘Ans’ 9/2/52


6848A/901 October 22, 1951 Muffie Paul, 127 Alma Road, St. Kilda. ‘Ans


6848A/902 October 22, 1951 Agnes Sutherland, 6 Fernhurst Gn., Kew ‘Ans’ 17th Nov


6848A/903 October 22, 1951. Lila, 14 Fosbery Avenue, Caulfield Nth. S.E.7.

16.5 x 27 cm folded paper writing 4 sides

6848A/904 October 22, 1951 Linda Hickey, 131 Alma Road, East St. Kilda ‘Ans’ 11/9/53

11 x 17.5 cm sgle sheet writing both sides

6848A/905 October 22, 1951 Ada G. Annear, 94 Victoria Ave, Claremont, W.A. ‘Ans’ 2/11/51

12.5 x 20 cm single sheet writing both sides. Addressed embossed

6848A/906 October 22, 1910 Nell, Lawley House, Canberra, ACT. ‘Ans’ 1st Nov

3p. 14.5 x18.5cm lined pad paper

6848A/907 October 22, 1951 Norman C. Harris, Navy, Army & Airforce Club of Victoria. ‘Ans ’ 31/10/51

10.3 x 17 cm N.A.A.Club letterhead writing both sides

6848A/908 October 22, 1951 Norma, 180a Cobham Road, Kew. E.4. ‘Ans’ 9/2/52

12.5 x 20cm paper writing both sides

6848A/909 October 22, 1951 Adela J., Harris, 100a Grand Parade, Inglewood.

16.4 x 20cm lined pad paper

6848A/910 October 22, 1910 Margaret Hayman, 130 Wattle Valley Road, Camberwell. E.6. ‘Ans’ Feb

16.5 x 20 cm plain paper



6848A/911 October 22. Mother Murray, 14 Lenore Road, Gooseberry Hill. ‘Ans ’711/51

20.5 x 25 lined pad paper

6848A/912 October 22, 1951 Mary, Kindergarten Training College, Kew. ‘Ans ’9/2/52

18 x 22 cm K.T.C. letterhead

6848A/913 October 21, 1951 E. Baldwin, 28 Tivoli Place, South Yarra, S.E.1. ‘Ans ’711/51

20 x 24.5 cm lightly embossed paper

6848A/914 October 23, 1951 Etta Kilgour, 9 Campbell Rd, Deepdene, E.8 ‘Ans’ 10/02/52

16 x 24 cm folded sheet+ 12.5 x16 cm card inside

6848A/915 October 23, 1951 Belle McMeeken, 28 Tulip St., Black Rock ‘Ans’ 10/09/53

2p. 15 x 22.5 cm lined pad paper

6848A/916 October 23, 1951 Pauline Rogers, Glenroy Road, Hawthorn, E.2. ‘Ans’ 17th Nov

12.5 x 20cm sgle sheet

6848A/917 October 23, 1951 Barbara Stafford, 66 Phillip Road, Claremont, WA (Late Husband, Ivanhoe Gold Mine) ‘Ans’ 2/11/51

20.5 x 26 cm folded sheet writing on 3p. Printed address.

6848A/918 October 23, 1951 Olive McPhee, 4 Carson St., Kew, E.4. ‘Ans’ 11/09/53

18.5 x28.5cm folded sheet

6848A/919 October 23, 1951 Kathleen E. Hall, New Education Fellowship, Victorian Section. ‘Ans’

17 x 20.5cm N.E.F. letterhead

6848A/920 October 23, 1951 Edith Westn, 22 Vine St., Blackburn. ‘Ans’ Dec 27th

19.5 x24.5cm Lined Pad paper

6848A/921 October 23, 1951 Alma Mills, Mathoura Estate, Mathoura, N.S.W. (Aunty Bel (Alma) ) Replied c/o Mr. Finchett, Cambrae? Estate, Tullamarine, Victoria. Ans’ 20/05/54

20.5x 25 cm thick paper



6848A/922 October 23, 1951 Anne Dreyer, Flat 5, 896 Malvern Rd., Armadale, S.E.3. ‘Ans’ 17th Nov

20.5 x 26cm paper

6848A/923 October 24, 1951 Winifred Wright, Glenbervie, St. George’s Road, Beaconsfield Upper. ‘Ans’

17.5 x 23cm folded sheet writing on 2p. Printed address

6848A/924 October, 24, 1951 Marjorie, 7 Allandale St., Surrey Hills. (Xmas card 23/12/51) ‘Ans’ 4/02/52

11 x 17.5 cm light card

6848A/925 October 24, 1951 Olive Berthold, P.O. Kalgoorlie

Airletter

6848A/926 October 25, 1951 Rev. Geo. Gilder, Holy Trinity, East Melbourne.

13.3 x20.5cm sgle sheet Letterhead

6848A/927 October 25, 1951 Elizabeth Cardwell, 44 Marong Rd., Calufield.

17 x 20cm sgle sheet

6848A/928 October 26, 1951 Stan Twyford, Park Road Motors, Eltham

11.5 x21.5cm sgle sheet from Invoice Book. Writing on back

6848A/929 October 27, 1951 Helen, 4 Madden Grove, Kew, E.4. ‘Ans’ 9/02/52


6848A/930 ‘Saturday’ Mona M Blanch? Bland?, 14 Jackson St, Toorak.

11.5x17.5 cm sgle sheet writing both sides

6848A/931 October 27, 1951 Edith E. Smillie, 37 Breeser? St. ‘Ans’ 2/11/51

19.5x24.5 cm lined pad paper

6848A/932 October 27, 1951 George E. Richards, Sutton Grange. ‘Ans’ 16/01/52

19.5x25.5 cm lined pad paper

6848A/933 October, 27, 1951 Edith Blackett, 16 Lysterville Ave,, Malvern, S.E.4 ‘Ans’ Dec 27th

16.5x20.5 cm plain paper



6848A/934 October 30, 1951 Challis Leslie [Widow of Kalgoorlie Mayor, Ben Leslie] “Everston”, Boya, W.A. ‘Ans’

20 x 14.5 cm 1p. lightly embossed lined pad paper

6848A/935 October 31, 1951 Eileen [nee McInerney - daughter of Challis Leslie] “Everston, Boya, via Midland Junction, W.A. ‘Ans’

20 x 14.5 cm 3p. lightly embossed lined pad paper

6848A/936 Undated Win G., Lindores, 33 Hillcrest Ave., Kew, E4 ‘Ans’ 10/09/53

17.5x22.5 cm folded paper

6848A/937 Undated note from V. ‘Just towards a meal – perhaps tomorrow’s lunch – save you the bother of preparing. My love, V.’ ‘Ans’ 8/11/51

15 x 19 cm lined pad paper.

6848A/938 Undated Joyce Gibb, Noble St., Geelong. ‘Ans’

20 x 25 cm lined pad paper

6848A/939 November 2, 1951

Jane Stillwell, Holly Bank, Main Road, Olinda. ‘Ans’ 10/9/53

17.5x24.5 cm printed address. Sgle sheet written both sides

6848A/940 November 3, 1951 Eva Edquist, 5 Grange Road, Kew. Mentions Peter Wreford, Lake View & Star and Associated Hill. ‘Ans’

17.5x26.5 cm Folded sheet written on 3p.

6848A/941 November 5, 1951 Stella Mellersh, Rallywood, Godalming, Surrey, U.K.

Airletter

6848A/942 November 6, 1951 Margaret Cattanach, 12 Ralesworth St., Kew

9 x 11cm card

6848A/943 November 9, 1951 Babs, Tall Trees, Quarry Woods, Nr. Marlow, Bucks. U.K. [note re information to ask for in reply]

17.5x22.5 cm printed address. 3p. on 2 sheets.

6848A/944 November 10, 1951 Dorothy Ware, Mildura.

12.5 x 10cm card written both sides



6848A/945 November 13, 1951 Beth, 8113 St. Paul, Detroit 14, Michigan.

15.5 x 20cm deckle edge

6848A/946 November 14, 1951 Dora Hirst, Pine Ridge, Castle Hill. ‘Ans’ 11/9/53

16.5 x26 cm folded sheet, written 2p. Printed address

6848A/947 November 15, 1951 Margaret Beischer, ‘Girrawheen’ Bendigo ‘Ans’ 9/2/52

17.5x22.5 cm folded sheet written one side.

6848A/948 November 18, 1951 Ruth Norrie, 32 View Street, Cottesloe.

15 x 20 cm folded sheet written two sides+envelope 8x11cm

6848A/949 November 19, 1951 Ida Hoss, 43 Hodram Street, East Melbourne

17.5x27 cm folded sheet written 3 sides

6848A/950 November 20, 1951 Dodo, 13 Byrne Ave., Elwoods. 3 ‘Ans’ 11/9/53

12.5 x 20 cm sgle sheet

6848A/951 November 21, 1951 Lottie, ‘Alberta’ Glenfern Road, Tecoma ‘Ans’

20 x 25.5 cm sgle sheet written 2 sides

6848A/952 December 3, 1951 Madeline, U.N. Nursery School, Geneva, Switz.

Airletter

6848A/953 December 21, 1951 Edwin, 3 Esdale Street, Blackburn ‘Ans’ 9/1/52


6848A/954 Tuesday [Undated but after Mrs. Laver’s death] Frances [Surname indecipherable] (Xmas card 23/12/51. ‘Ans’ 4/2/52) February 20, [No year, but prior to Mrs. Laver’s death]

20 x 25 cm folded sheet written two sides + 17.5x22.5 cm folded sheet.

6848A/955 December 23, 1951 R.G. Moore [Mayor of Kalgoorlie] Note on back of personalised Seasons Greetings, 1952 card. ‘Ans’ 16/1/52

17 x 26.5 cm folded into four.



6848A/956 December 28, 1951 Marjorie, 7 Allandale St., Surrey Hills. No Ans. needed. Will write to Marjorie re Mother.

11.5 x 17 light card

6848A/957 January 4, 1952 Nell, 25 River Avenue, North Kew, E.5

20 x 24.5 cm lined pad paper 2p.

6848A/958 January 5, 1952 Dorothy? A???, Linlithgow, Smith Street, Bendigo.

14 x 18.5 cm sgle sheet written 2 sides

6848A/959 January 6, 1952 Mother Murray, 14 Lenore Road, Gooseberry Hill.

16 x 25 cm folded sheet written 4 sides

6848A/960 January 14, 1952 Jan Fraser, 8 Heath Street, Sandringham.

16 x 26 cm folded sheet written 2 sides

6848A/961 January 24, 1952 Ivah Rossiter, Flat 1, 29 Railway Avenue, Yallourn Attached is another letter from the same sender, dated October 23, 1951. ‘Ans’12/9/53

15 x 20 cm lined pad paper. 2 sheets written 3 sides + 1 sgle sheet

6848A/962 February 17, 1952 Pat Trounce, ’Karnang’ Narromine.

17.5 x 26 cm folded sheet written 4 sides

6848A/963 May 6, 1952 Pag [Aunt: wife of Ralph Laver] Box 21, Warrandyte.

19.5 x 24.5 cm lined pad paper written 2 sides.

6848A/964 October 23, 1953 Muffie Paul, 127 Alma Road, St., Kilda Replying to a letter from Sheila & Elizabeth, but mentioning their loss.

15 x 20 cm sgle sheet written 2 sides.

Outward letters 6848A/965 October 24, 1951

Handwritten copy of a letter written by Elizabeth to their brother John [Jack] following their mother’s death.

8 x 21 cm scrap paper

6848A/966 October 24, 1951 Handwritten copy of letter written by Elizabeth to Rev.Gilder, Holy Trinity, East Melbourne following Mrs Laver’s funeral

12.5 x 20 cm notepaper written 2 sides



6848A/967 December 30, 1951 To Mr. Pascoe, Springvale Crematorium regarding the planting of an incorrect Rose Bush for Mrs. Laver

17.5 x 22.5 cm folded grey notepaper. Written 3 sides

6848A/968 February 4, 1952 To Marjorie thanking her for flowers and support.

17.5 x 22.5 cm folded note. Written 3p.

6848A/969 October 22, 1951 to December 27, 1951 List of replies sent, and letters forwarded to newspapers, etc. in regard to Mrs. Laver’s death. [Top right hand corner missing]

19.5 x 24.5 cm plain blue bank paper.

6848A/970 Undated Handwritten copy of Death Notice for Mrs. Edith Beatrice Laver for the Age and the Argus. Also has separate note regarding the Death Certificate.

20.5 x 25 cm plain notepaper

6848A/971 Undated Typescript copy of letters sent to the Age, Argus, Herald Bulletin, Hobart, Kalgoorlie Miner & West Australian asking for printing of attached obituary and family notices.

20.5 x 25cm typing paper 2 p.

6848A/972 January 2, 1952 From Elizabeth to The Mercury Hobart paying an account and enquiring for a copy of the paper.

20.5 x 25cm typing paper

6848A/973 January 2, 1952 From Elizabeth to the West Australian paying an account and enquiring for a copy of the paper, and January 8, 1952 from the West Australian acknowledging payment and enclosing clippings of Death Notices and Obituary.

20.5 x 25cm typing paper + 13 x 20.5cm letterhead + 2 sml clippings

Sympathy Telegrams Outward telegram 6848A/974 Handwritten copy of telegram sent to Mrs. A.L.

Attewell, Albert Street, York, W.A. the afternoon Mrs Laver died.

Inward telegrams 6848A/975 October 20, 1951

Attewell, Beverley. ‘Ans’ 7/11/51

6848A/976 October 22, 1951 Murray, Perth. Ans’ 7/11/51



6848A/977 October 22, 1951 Eileen and Mother, Perth, Aberdeen St. Ans’ 7/11/51

6848A/978 October 22, 1951 Frank and Olive, Perth.

6848A/979 October 22, 1951 Jean Beeck, Launceston

6848A/980 October 22, 1951 Charles Laver, Melbourne ‘Ans’

6848A/981 October 22, 1951 Norm, Melbourne ‘Ans’

6848A/982 October 22, 1951 Alan & ?????, Melbourne

6848A/983 October 22, 1951 Violet Hewitt, Melbourne Ans’ 17/11/51

6848A/984 October 22, 1951 Edith and ???, Melbourne

6848A/985 October 22, 1951 Earthur [sic] & Betty, Melbourne

6848A/986 October 26, 1951 Pat and Norman and children, Dubbo

6848A/987 October 26, 1951 Elizabeth Bin, Foster Ans’

Elizabeth Patricia Laver died Kalgoorlie, September 7, 1992.

Eulogies 6848A/988 September, 1992.

“Remembering Elizabeth Laver” A eulogy written by her colleagues from the Kindergarten Training College in Melbourne. This was published in ‘Audax’, March 1993

4p typescript + port. Photocopy.

6848A/989 December 22, 1992 Note to Sheila from Rev. Brian Farran forwarding the notes he used to prepare his eulogy for Elizabeth’s funeral service. Also has words of hymns used at the service.

2p. typescript + ½ p. handwritten & ½ p. print

6848A/990 November 9, 1992 Typed copy of circular letter sent to overseas friends informing them of Elizabeth’s death. Note re letter sent to Sir Lawrence & Jean Brodie Hall. Transcript of newspaper thankyou notice placed by Sheila.

1 sheet foolscap seven-hole lined file paper



6848A/991 Floral Tributes & Funeral attendance Cards Small envelope with sticker from Lynette Florist, Kalgoorlie. Written on front ‘Late Elizabeth Laver’ Contains four cards from floral tributes: Sue & Tony Graham; Jean & Brodie, Stanley & Valerie [Brown] & the ‘boys’ and Dr. Bryan Fleming & Staff of the Maritana Dental Clinc. Also contains funeral attendance cards from ‘Ivan Vukovich’ funeral directors. Names on cards are: Lynne Becton; Roberta Bevan, on behalf of Nita Bevan & family; Jim Black; Michael Brown; Stanley Brown, Val Brown, A.J. Collopy; Olga Daws, Robin Farran: Jennifer Felton, Silver Chain Nurse, representing the Baugh family – [An old Kanowna family]; Peg Finlayson; Floy Matthew; John Matthew; Lorna Mitchell; Mavis & Keith Quartermaine; Mary Robertson; M.M. Sachse; Irene Templeton; Beth Walker, Community Centre; Lorraine Whait and D. Wills-Johnson.

4 Florist Cards 21 funeral attendance cards

Sympathy Cards The majority of the sympathy cards have quite lengthy letters in them, recalling memories of Elizabeth and her work, life and character. Any notations by Sheila on the cards are shown in italics. Information added by the compiler of this list is shown in [square brackets]

Sympathy cards from family members 6848A/992 Terry (Nephew Terry Laver )

Letter mentions Judy Wardlaw.

6848A/993 Lizzio and family. [Niece Elizabeth Malaurie - in France] Ans.

6848A/994 Robyn, Max, Barry & Michelle [Robyn, niece] 6848A/995 Judy, Graeme, Rowan & Teresa, Penny and

Merran. Dr Graeme Laver & family, second cousin.

6848A/996 Pip and family. [Laver relations] Sympathy cards from Goldfields friends 6848A/997 Odwyn & Ann Professor Odwyn & Mrs Ann

Jones. [Prev. Director School of Mines, Kalgoorlie]

6848A/998 Mavis, Keith, Beverly & Ross Quartermaine. 6848A/999 Bruce Gardner [Western Mining Corporation] 6848A/1000 Bryan Fleming & Staff, Maritana Dental Clinic 6848A/1001 Eastern Goldfields Historical Society 6848A/1002 R.S.L. Kalgoorlie Sub-branch 6848A/1003 Lynne and all at the Community Centre 6848A/1004 Norma King 6848A/1005 Joy & Stan Collins 6848A/1006 Charles Cable & Family old [Kanowna friends]



6848A/1007 Floy [Floy Matthew nee Davidson, girlhood friend]

6848A/1008 Greg, Debbi, Gregory & Daniel [Next door neighbours?]

6848A/1009 Peter, Brenda, Pamela Aaron & Lauren Hitchcock From Brenda Hitchcock

6848A/1010 Bonnie, Ken Brierley; Geoff Val & family; Nev, Jill & family.

6848A/1011 Laurel & Bill Bevan [Daughter in law and son of good friend Nita Bevan]

6848A/1012 Marge & Lionel Hitchcock – Our Friend of many years.

6848A/1013 Yvonne & Anthony Dawson. 6848A/1014 Lorna Mortimer (Lorraine’s Mum), Esperance.

Friends mother.

6848A/1015 Val, Stan, Michael, Richard & Andrew & Nigel. Kalgoorlie friends, Stan, Val Brown & sons.

6848A/1016 Ina and Ted Trainer [Ex WMC, Laverton] 6848A/1017 Thelma Grey (nee Peart) Worked with Sheila

and Elizabeth for the Marmions in the late 1920s early 1930s. [W. Marmion was Manager of the Kalgoorlie Electric Power & Lighting &Corp.]

6848A/1018 Joan Gascoigne Overseas friends 6848A/1019 Ettie & John, North Berwick, East Lothian.

Scotch friends.

Kindergarten Training College friends 6848A/1020 Mary & Rob. Worked together at Lady Gowrie.

Kindergarten friend.

6848A/1021 Heather Lyon, Glen Iris. Past Principal Kindergarten Training College, Melbourne. Ans.

6848A/1022 Phyl. [Dr. Phyl Scott] Armadale, Victoria. 6848A/1023 September 14, 1992

Rosamonde C. [Combes] Lower Templestowe. Fellow Graduate at Melbourne Kindergarten Teachers college.

6848A/1024 March 29, 1993 Rosamonde C. sending copy of ‘Audax’ with eulogy to Elizabeth in it.

6848A/1025 May 11, 1993 Rosamonde C. Replying to Sheila’s re the eulogy in Audax. Notes added to the card by Joan Tapp, Margaret Eriksen? and Sybil Gaunt



6848A/1026 December 20, 1992 Margaret who worked with Elizabeth at Lady Gowrie. Mentions making a donation to a pre-school endowment fund. Margaret Blewett, Los Alamos, New Mexico, USA.

6848A/1027 January 12, 1993 Receipt card from Little Forest Playschool for donation to Endowment fund by Margaret Blewett in memory of Elizabeth Laver.

6848A/1028 February 1, [1993] Margaret [Blewett] Re package sent by Sheila and Audax article.

6848A/1029 Eleanor Newton, Mont Albert. Letters of sympathy to Sheila 6848A/1030 Undated. Sir Laurence Brodie-Hall notepaper.

Letter from Jean & “Brodie” Hall.

6848A/1031 Undated. Andrew Stewart, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Subiaco.

6848A/1032 Undated. Top right hand corner torn off. Pamela Fitzgerald (Pooler).

6848A/1033 Undated. Sybil (Ghent) Ans. Fellow Graduate Melbourne College.

6848A/1034 September 9, 1992 Alison Nankervis, Brighton Beach, Vic.

2 sheets.

6848A/1035 September 24,1992 Edmund (Edward?) Robins, Seymour Vic. [Rev. ‘Ted’ Robins – their Parish Priest in East Melbourne]

2 sheets.

6848A/1036 October 13, 1992 Margaret Kemp

6848A/1037 October 15/1992 Ros Stewart, Coolbinia. [National Trust contact for Laver items at Woodbridge]

2 sheets Dried flower top front of each sheet

6848A/1038 December 15, 1992 Kath Robins,Seymour, Vic. [Wife of Rev. Ted Robins]

6848A/1039 November 6, 1992 Pat, Pam, Bill, Doug and Jan, Dubbo, NSW. Answered Pat Trounce?

2 sheets.

6848A/1040 November 28, 1992 Gwen [Laver] Merewether, NSW. [Widow of Eric]

2 sheets

6848A/1041 December 7, 1992 Helen Garwood, Fremantle Arts Press

6848A/1042 December 10, 1992 Mary Ryman?, Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Aerogramme



6848A/1043 January 5, 1993 Barbara [Thompson], Pearce, A.C.T

2 sheets

6848A/1044 January 30, 1993 Mariel Toynbee, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Aerogramme

6848A/1045 June 7, 1993 Margaret Gowans enclosing receipts for donations to ‘Audax’ and the Pat Austin Memorial, Institute of Early Childhood Development, Victoria.

2 sheets + 2 small receipts + envelope

6848A/1046 August 27, 1993 Rica Erickson, Nedlands.

6848A/1047 December, 1993 Isabel [Sly?] East Melbourne. Gives news of Church and parishioners in E. Melbourne.

2 sheets.

6848A/1048 January 20, 1994 Sue Cowdell, London.

Aerogramme

6848A/1049 February 2, 1994 Mary [Barnard] Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire

6848A/1050 July 6, 1995 Dorothy [Kindergarten teacher who worked at Allambie with Sheila and Elizabeth].

5p letter on 3 sheets

INFORMATION SHEETS 6848A/1080 Draft copy of information about conditions in

Laverton in the early 1900s, prepared for Laverton schoolchildren by Elizabeth Laver c.1979.

3p typescript (Nos. 2,3,4) p1 missing

6848A/1081 General typed information sheets about Laverton, its beginnings, pioneers, hotels, newspapers etc. Has handwritten annotations by Sheila Laver in the margins.

3p typescript White A4

6848A/1082 General typed information sheets about Laverton, its beginnings, pioneers, hotels, newspapers etc. Has handwritten annotations by Sheila Laver

3p typescript Green F’scap

6848A/1083 Laverton District High School, information brochure, 1986. .

4p on single folded sheet..

INVITATIONS 2716A/1 22 June 1904

Invitation to Dr and Mrs C.W. Laver to attend Buckingham Palace

Copy



6848A/273 Personal May 19, 1943 Invitation to Sheila and Elizabeth Laver to the wedding of their brother Frank M. Laver to Margaret Beck at St. John’s Church, Launceston. See picture at Newspaper cutting 6848A/249.

6848A/391 W.A. School of Mines/W.A. Institute of

Technology/Curtin University October 29, 1982. Letter from I.O. Jones, Dean inviting Sheila and Elizabeth to attend conference as Guests of Honour. May, 1986 Invitation to WA School of Mines Annual Graduation ceremony. May, 1992 Invitation to WA School of Mines Annual Graduation Ceremony. March, 1994 Invitation and reply card for WA School of Mines Presentation of Prizes and Scholarships. May, 1994 Invitation to WA School of Mines 1994 Graduation Ceremony. March, 1998 Invitation to WA School of Mines 1998 Presentation of Prizes and scholarships.

1p typescript Card Card 2 Cards Card Printed sheet

6848A/392 Western Mining Corporation July, 1981 Letter from Secretary to L.C. Brodie-Hall enclosing invitations to Sheila and Elizabeth for the ‘Recommencement of Mining of the Golden Mile’ and the ‘Commissioning of the New Treatment Plant’ at the Oroya Lease, Fimiston. November, 1994 Invitation to Sheila to attend the WMC Annual General Meeting.

1 p typescript + 2 Cards Card



6848A/393 National Trust March, 1984 Invitation to Sheila and Elizabeth to the official opening of ‘The Residency: Warden Finnerty’s House at Coolgardie’. May, 1984 Invitation to Sheila and Elizabeth to the official opening of ‘The Old Police Station, York.’ July, 1997 Invitation to Sheila to an afternoon tea for Life and Honorary Members of the Trust.

Card Card Printed sheet

6848A/394 November, 1983 Letter from S. (Stan) Brown inviting Sheila and Elizabeth to the official open of the Australian Broadcasting Commissions Kalgoorlie FM Service on December 2..

1p typescript

6848A/395 September, 1985 Invitation from Hocking & Co. to celebration of Kalgoorlie Miner’s 90th birthday.

Folded card

6848A/396 May, 1986 Invitation to Annual Public Meeting of the Golden Mile Museum Board. May, 1988 Invitation to Annual Public Meeting of the Golden Mile Museum Board.

2 x cards

6848A/397 June, 1991 Letter of invitation from Kalgoorlie College for opening of ‘Homage to Kanowna’ exhibition

1p typescript

6848A/398 May, 1996 Letter inviting Sheila to take part in the official ceremony of the Kalgoorlie Primary School Centenary Celebrations.

1p typescript

LEGAL PAPERS Edith Beatrice Laver, died October 20, 1951 6848A/1078 Note and envelope written by Edith Laver on

October 12, 1951 concerning her funeral wishes, addressed to Solicitor Gavin Laver and her son Frank Laver

6848A/1079 November 27, 1951 Letter from Gavin Laver to Elizabeth Laver re her mother’s Treasury Bonds, and enclosing Edith’s ‘last little note’.

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Property at 141 Collins Street, Kalgoorlie

6848A/274 April 2, 1980 Offer & Acceptance form to purchase 141 Collins Street, and adjoining vacant land.



6848A/275 December 7, 1984 Offer & Acceptance Form for sale of vacant land adjoining 141 Collins Street.

6848A/276 Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vol.1561 Fol.479 for vacant land.

6848A/277 January 30, 1985 Advice from Cecil Brown & Co. Pty Ltd. re the sale of the vacant land.

6848A/278 January 30, 1985 Settlement statement from Cecil Brown & Co. Pty. Ltd. re the sale of the vacant land.

6848A/279 December 4, 1992 John Matthew & Sons Real Estate, Exclusive authority to sell 141 Collins Street.

6848A/280 December 5, 1992 Offer & Acceptance form for sale of 141 Collins Street.

6848A/281 Photocopy of Certificate of Title Vo. 1210 Fol.968 for 141 Collins Street.

6848A/282 December 7, 1992 Correspondence from John Matthew & Sons re the sale of 141 Collins Street.

6848A/283 December 11, 1992 Correspondence from John Matthew & Sons re the sale of 141 Collins Street

6848A/284 January 8, 1993 Correspondence from John Matthew & Sons re the sale of 141 Collins Street

6848A/285 February 10, 1993 Correspondence from John Matthew & Sons re the finalisation of the sale of 141 Collins Street.

Estate of Elizabeth Patricia Laver Jackson McDonald, Barristers & Solicitors, Perth.

6848A/286 September 10, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re Elizabeth’s Will.

2p typescript

6848A/287 October 2, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re Certificate of Title, death certificate and shareholdings

2p typescript

6848A/288 October 21, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re Certificate of Title, Bank account and shareholdings.`

2p typescript

6848A/289 October 23, 1992 Form: Application by Survivor to be the registered proprietor of land (141 Collins Street, Kalgoorlie) completed by Sheila

3p.



6848A/290 October 30, 1992 From Jane Viner, Health Dept. re Certificate of Title and bank account. Mentions forwarding Funeral Directors Account and Sheila’s Share certificates. (Certificates not with this letter)

2p typescript + p/copy of funeral account

6848A/291 November 20, 1992 (estimated date) From Jackson McDonald re shareholdings and Certificate of Title.

3p. typescript Top of page 1 torn off.

6848A/292 November 24, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re shareholdings and Certificate of Title

1p typescript

6848A/293 December 7, 1992 From M.K. Quartermaine to Jackson McDonald listing Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie shares held by Elizabeth.

1p typescript

6848A/294 December 9, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re Elizabeth’s Share certificates and Certificate of Title. Advising Sheila she is now free to offer the property for sale without condition.

1p typescript

6848A/295 December 14, 1992 From Jackson McDonald acknowledging list of shares from M.K. Quartermaine and sending share transfer forms to be signed. Details of the offer on 141 Collins Street.

2p typescript

6848A/296 December 16, 1992 From Jackson McDonald re the Offer & Acceptance on 141 Collins Street.

1p typescript left top corner torn away.

6848A/297 January 13, 1993 From Jackson McDonald re the finalisation of the sale of 141 Collins Street, and enclosing the Settlement Statement.

2p typescript letter + 1p Statement

6848A/298 February 2, 1993 From Jackson McDonald re the handing over of the property at 141 Collins Street. Some reply notations have been made in the left margin by Sheila.

2p typescript

6848A/299 February 9, 1993 (estimated date) From Jackson McDonald confirming completion of sale of 141 Collins Street. Enclosing copy of their letter to Commercial Union Assurance re house insurance policy. Some notations by Sheila on page 2.

3p typescript Top of page 1 cut off.



6848A/300 February 16, 1993 From Jackson McDonald listing accounts in connection with the sale of 141 Collins Street. List of documents held in safe custody and list of share certificates still to come. Copy of letter to Water Authority, together with copy of final reading.

2p typescript letter 1p. typescript list 1p. copy letter 1p. copy water a/c

6848A/301 February 18, 1993 From Jackson McDonald re Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Shares and seeking instructions regarding updating Sheila’s Will. On the back of the second page is a handwritten draft of Sheila’s reply to this letter.

2p typescript

6848A/302 March 14, 1993 From Jackson McDonald acknowledging receipt of share certificates and enclosing final account for the settlement of Elizabeth’s estate and the sale of 141 Collins Street.

2p typescript letter + 3p typescript statement of account.

6848A/303 March 18, 1993 Handwritten copy of a letter from Sheila Laver to Errol Crawford of Jackson McDonald thanking him for his assistance during the settling of Elizabeth’s estate.

3p handwritten on folded single leaf

Wills, etc.

Sheila and Elizabeth Laver

6848A/306 January 24, 1942 Sheila Laver: Last Will & Testament, Melbourne, with compliments slip from Mallesons (Solicitors).

2p.photocopy of a single page back & front. + slip

6848A/307 August 29, 1975 Sheila Laver: Last Will & Testament, Melbourne and Codicil dated June 5, 1979. Both documents are carbon copies.

6p x B4 size incl. back cover + 1 2p f’scap

6848A/308 August 29, 1975 Elizabeth Laver:Last Will & Testament, Melbourne and Codicil dated June 5, 1979. Both documents are carbon copies.

6p x B4 size incl. back cover + 1 2p f’scap



6848A/309 December 7, 1983 Letter from Sheila and Elizabeth to Jackson McDonald, Perth confirming details of a meeting held with them on October 198, 1983 regarding their Wills. Pencilled notations of death dates of brothers Jack and Frank

2p typescript

6848A/310 December 7, 1983 Letter from Sheila and Elizabeth to Jackson McDonald, Perth providing details re work to be undertaken by Tess Thomson in connection with their estate. .

2p typescript

6848A/311 February 13, 1984 From Jackson McDonald enclosing draft Wills and advising further re assistance to be given by Tess Thomson.

1p typescript

6848A/312 March 1, 1984 Copy of letter from Sheila and Elizabeth sent to brothers Jack and Frank and niece Robyn Hodder advising them of their new Wills and association with Jackson McDonald.

1p. typescript

6848A/313 March 5, 1984 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Jackson McDonald listing some queries from the draft Wills.

1p typescript

6848A/314 March 12, 1984 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Jackson McDonald regarding arrangement with Tess Thomson.

1p handwritten. Photocopy

6848A/315 April 10, 1984 From Jack Laver in reply to letter of March 1.

1p typed transcript

6848A/316 April 10, 1984 From Frank Laver in reply to letter of March 1

1p. typed transcript

6848A/317 Undated (est. April, 1984) From Robyn Hodder in reply to letter of March 1. Letter contains large amount of family news.

2p typed transcript

6848A/318 May 18, 1984 Lists of Bank accounts, share certificates, and items to be distributed to family members.

11p handwritten

6848A/319 October 15, 1984 Sheila Laver: Last Will and Testament, Perth.

7p. typescript

6848A/320 October 15, 1984 Elizabeth Laver: Last Will and Testament, Perth.

7p typescript

6848A/321 October 14, 1997 Letter from Jackson McDonald to Sheila Laver enclosing Codicil to Will to be signed and returned together with a copy of the Codicil making provision for a bequest to Teresa Thelma Thomson.

1p typescript letter + 2p typescript codicil.

Funeral arrangements – Sheila Laver



6848A/322 Undated – but about mid 1994 From Sheila Laver to Goldfields Funeral Directors advising them of her wishes for her funeral.

1p typescript

6848A/323 Copy of Sheila Laver’s funeral instructions for the Kalgoorlie Nursing Home records.

1p typescript.

6848A/324 August 1, 1994 From Tess Thomson to Kalgoorlie Nursing Home, updating contact details

1p. typescript

6848A/325 November 16, 1995 From Sheila Laver advising Kalgoorlie Nursing Home of work to be carried out by Tess Thomson following Sheila’s death.

1p. typescript

6848A/326 December 6, 1995 From Sheila Laver to Goldfields Funeral Directors, providing them with details of the hymns to be sung at her funeral and providing the words of the hymn.

2p typescript + original handwritten draft.

6848A/327 December 7, 1995 From Jackson McDonald to Sheila acknowledging copy of letter to Goldfields Funeral Directors and report of Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie proposed merger.

1p typescript

6848A/328 May 22, 1998 Updated list for Kalgoorlie Nursing Home records. Lists next of kin, contact details for friends and family as well as special instructions re parcel to be cremated with her and

3p typescript

6848A/329 July 20, 1998 To Dr. Michael Laver (nephew) from Wendy Carter on Sheila’s behalf, outlining Sheila’s funeral wishes

1p. typescript

Financial advice – Jackson McDonald, Perth 6848A/330 September 13, 1993

To Sheila re Social Security adjustments for shareholdings.

1p typescript

6848A/331 September 22, 1993 To Sheila re Social Security adjustments and broaching the subject of an Enduring Power of Attorney.

2p typescript

6848A/332 March 17, 1994 To Sheila in reply to a letter of March 11th re taxation, personal effects and Enduring Power of Attorney.

3p typescript

6848A/333 Enduring Power of Attorney document between Sheila and Kenneth Malcolm Allen (unsigned) prepared by Jackson McDonald, approx. April 1994.

3p typescript



6848A/334 February 15, 1995 Compliment Slip enclosing copy of letter and attachments from Jackson McDonald to the Department of Social Security on behalf of Sheila lodging a “Review after vacating house” form.

Slip + 1p typescript letter + 2p Social Security form + Copy of Vendor’s Settlement Statement

6848A/335 May 22, 1995 To Sheila from Jackson McDonald replying to a query regarding Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Ltd.

3p typescript

6848A/336 February 8, 1996 To Sheila from Jackson McDonald returning reports in regard to the merger between Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie Ltd with Normandy Mining Limited et al.

1p typescript + Letter to shareholders and 2 Reports to shareholders

6848A/337 September 24, 1996 To Sheila from Jackson McDonald re Normandy Shares and enclosing cancelled Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie share certificate.

1p typescript + share certificate

6848A/338 October 5, 1998 To Sheila from Jackson McDonald in reply to her letter of September 23, 1998 re (1) change of address for Ken Allen and (2) advice re insurance policies on jewellery.

1p typescript

6848A/339 March 21, 1999 From Sheila to Jackson McDonald confirming with him that all her siblings have died, and listing all her nieces and nephews names and addresses. Also asked for some details of Central Norseman Gold Mine shares. Mentions that Pat Leighton is now her Enduring Power of Attorney in place of Ken Allen.

1p. typescript

LETTERS 849A/1 2 June 1929

From Dr C.W. Laver to Dr Battye, relating early stories about the Goldfields

Original and Copy

849A/2 6 June 1929 Reply from Dr Battye requesting permission to publish items in the West Australian

Original and Copy

849A/3 9 June 1929 To Dr Battye with amendments, and permission to publish in newspaper

Original and Copy



849A/4 7 July 1929 To Dr Battye with corrections

Original and Copy

849A/5 9 July 1929 From Dr Battye extending invitation to visit

Original and Copy

849A/6 23 July 1929 To Dr Battye, requesting a copy of the Western Mail

Original and Copy

849A/7 27 July 1927 To Dr Battye, regarding purchase of a share in ‘Craggiemore” goldmine

Original and Copy

849A/8 11 October 1929 To Dr Battye. Covering letter re “The Centenary”

Original and Copy

Dr Charles William Laver Handwritten letters to family members

6848A/33 June 15, 1911. Birthday wishes to his wife (My darling girl), with separate notes enclosed from Jack, Arthur, Sheila and Betty.

1 folded card + 4 single sheets

6848A/34 June 15, 1930. Address ‘Bonnie Doon’. Sending loving wishes from C. and children.

6848A/35 May 5, 1935. Birthday greetings to Sheila, with envelope and cheque for one pound, five shillings.

6848A/36 Feb 11, 1937. Letter to “My darlings” (Sheila and Betty?) who were on holidays away from Kalgoorlie (possibly at Rottnest).

2p

6848A/37 April 22, 1937. Letter on West Australian Club letterhead written to “My dear Trio” (Frank, Sheila, Betty). Mentions wages due at Legg’s Tribute and possibility of a crushing clearing enough to cover the wages.

3p

6848A/38 Friday 9 (no month), 1937. From O.B.H. To “My dear Betty”. Mentions returning statement for Legg.

1p

6848A/39 Undated Ocean Beach Hotel, Cottesloe letterhead – Page 3 and 4 only of letter to family at home.

1 leaf

6848A/40 May 2, 1937: From Ocean Beach Hotel to “My dear Trio” re holiday and outings in Perth.

3p

Dr Charles William Laver Letters re Philip Saunders



6848A/41 November 30, 1932. From Dr. Laver, to Mr. Milling re Laver’s meeting with Philip Saunders in the 1880s and describing the gold nugget that Saunders gave to him.

Photocopy Handwritten 6p

6848A/42 November 30, 1932. From Dr. Laver, to Mr. Milling re Laver’s meeting with Philip Saunders in the 1880s and describing the gold nugget that Saunders gave to him. Typed copy of Item 6848A/41.

2p typescript

6848A/43 August 20, 1986. From J.L. Bannister, Director Western Australian Museum to Mrs. N. Broad, RWAHS regarding identification as to the first gold nugget found by Philip Saunders, and confirmed by letter from Dr. Laver to a Mr. Milling (RWAHS?)

Photocopy 1p typescript

6848A/44 August 23, 1986. From Nan Broad, Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame re the Saunders Nugget and Dr. Laver’s involvement in the pastoral industry. Attached is a page from a society magazine – possibly “Post and Rail”.

Dr. Charles William Laver Estate of the late Dr. Laver

6848A/45 March 28, 1939: Letter from Gavin (nephew who was a lawyer in Melbourne? To Mrs Edith Laver re Lake View South (Gold Mine) discussing capital, dividends and taxation. .

2p typescript

6848A/46 6848A/47

November 7 & 14, 1939. Letter to Mrs Laver from Felix Cowle, Solicitor Kalgoorlie, enclosing copy of letter from Harold Hynes, Perth Cowle, with regard to claim by Francis Pinchon in connection with Lake View South shares.

1p typescript + 1p typescript

6848A/48 December 19, 1939. Handwritten letter from Felix Cowle, Kalgoorlie solicitor to Mrs EB Laver, East Melbourne, enclosing typed receipt for payment of expenses.

6848A/49 6848A/50

Two lists appear from Felix Cowle). (1) Lake View South (GMK) Limited Share Register 1935-1937. (2) C.W. Laver’s liabilities listed, with comments. Cowles Legal expenses at bottom of list

Dr. Charles William Laver Grave in Kalgoorlie Cemetery



6848A/51 c.1960 Draft of a letter from Elizabeth Laver, Melbourne to Bishop Muschamp, Kalgoorlie regarding inscriptions for their mother and brother Len, to be added to Dr. Laver’s grave at Kalgoorlie.

Handwritten

6848A/52 January 4, 1961. From Bishop Muschamp to Elizabeth advising that the inscriptions had been added.

1p typescript

6848A/53 February 4, 1961. Thank you letter from Elizabeth to Bishop Muschamp.

2p handwritten

6848A/54 October 9, 1992. From Kalgoorlie Cemetery Board to Sheila Laver advising that the ashes of the late Elizabeth Patricia Laver had been placed in Grave No. 8385. In envelope that had been re-addressed from K.R.H. to Kalgoorlie Nursing Home.

1p typescript

Arthur John Forrest Laver,b.1905 and wife Dorothy Laver

6848A/55 February 22, 1920. From Arthur Laver to his parents while a boarding student at Guildford Grammar.

4p handwritten Sgle leaf

6848A/56 May 31, 1921. From Arthur Laver to his parents while a boarding student at Guildford Grammar.

2p handwritten Sgle leaf

6848A/57 1936. From Arthur Laver to his mother while he was at Uni in Perth. 4 pages extant, but final page/s missing.

4p handwritten 2 leaves

6848A/58 August 18, 1960. From Arthur to his sisters Sheila and Bet (Elizabeth) while they were holidaying in England. Concerns his recent illness.

6p handwritten folded leaf + sgle leaf

6848A/59 August 22, [1960]. From Arthur to his sisters Sheila and Betty (Elizabeth) while they were holidaying in England.

2p handwritten

6848A/60 6848A/61

September 26, 1973. From Dorothy Laver to her sister in law Sheila Laver, following Dorothy’s Mayoral Installation at Camberwell, Vic. and enclosing typescript of Mayoral Speech.


6848A/62 6848A/63

April, 1988. From Robyn Hodder, daughter of Arthur Laver to her aunt Sheila Laver. Letter and, thank-you note Enclosing the funeral eulogy for Dorothy Laver.

3p single leaf handwritten + 7p typescript



6848A/1089 June 25 (No year) Letter from Arthur’s daughter Robyn to her grandmother (Edith) thanking her for gifts and setting out a copy of her school report.

Sgle page notepaper.

Jack Charles Laver (b. 1910) 6848A/64 May 1, 1921.

From Jack to his mother, written from Guildford Grammar. .

1p handwritten

6848A/65 Undated From Jack to his mother, written from Guildford Grammar, undated, but mentions he is in form IVA.

2p sgle leaf handwritten

6848A/66 1937. From Jack, on letterhead of Women’s Hospital, Swanston Street, Carlton to his mother.

4p two leaves handwritten

6848A/67 Date range of letters 1941-1945 Typed copies of 2 letters, and 2 letter extracts concerning Jack Laver while he was on serving overseas. .

2p typescript carbon copy +1p typescript photocopy

6848A/68 November 22, 1943. Letter written by Chaplain Fred McKay to Mrs Laver re her sons Len and John (Jack)

1p typescript photocopy

6848A/69 August 24, 1946. From Dr. J.C. Laver to his mother regarding the loan of money to purchase a car.

2p single leaf handwritten

6848A/70 Date range August 1947 to December 1947. 4 x letters written by Dr JC Laver, High Street, Terang –to his sister Elizabeth (Bet). Largely concerned with his (unsuccessful) application as Administrator at the Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne. Letters dated August 05 and 18, 1947 are draft of application letter for ‘Bet’ to type up for him. Attached are four leaves (5p of typescript) of the application, curriculum vitae, list of 26 doctors as referees and a list of duties for the Administrator – Women’s Hospital.

6p – 3 leaves handwritten + 2p – 2 leaves handwritten + 4p single folded leaf + 5p typescript on 4 leaves.

6848A/71 May 1, 1951. From Jack Laver to his mother, on Royal Hobart Hospital letterhead.


6848A/72 Dated 1959 (only) From Jack Laver to his sisters Sheila and Elizabeth, written on The Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne letterhead. .

4p – 2 leaves handwritten



6848A/73 September 29, 1964 From Jack Laver to his sisters Sheila and Elizabeth, written on The Royal Women’s Hospital Melbourne letterhead.

2p – sgle leaf handwritten.

Leonard Courtney Laver (b. 1917). 6848A/402 [April] 29, 1938.

From Len Laver in Perth to his sister Sheila in Melbourne, Birthday greetings.

2p handwritten

6848A/403 Undated, but c1940. From Len to his sister Bet (Elizabeth) while he was at RAAF training camp. Adds in his exam results at bottom of letter.

2p. handwritten

6848A/404 November 28, 1940 To Len’s mother ‘Cissie’ from her aunt Jessie, The Mount, York, W.A. Written as Len departed Australia for further training in Canada.

2p handwritten on sgle leaf

6848A/405 January 05, 1941. Telegram from Len to the family at home in Melbourne, advising ‘All well’.

6848A/406 Undated From Len at R.A.F. Hospital, Wroughton, nr Swindon, Wiltshire. Re his damaged knee. Mentions expecting to be transferred to a convalescent home ‘Hoylake’ near Liverpool. Page 1/2 missing. Also contains newspaper clipping of RAAF Casualty List [Len Laver-slightly injured Aircraft accident and notation re Dennis Cummins]

Pp 3-11 on five sheets [p3/4 on blue, rest on white] Handwritten + newspaper clipping.

6848A/407 July 23, 1942 To Len c/o ‘Longwood’ Maidenhead, Berkshire. Long newsy letter from his mother in Melbourne.

8p handwritten on 4 sheets + envelope

6848A/408 August 04, 1942 To Len c/o ‘Longwood’ from his sister Elizabeth with news of family and friends. Written on Kindergarten Training College letterhead.

3p handwritten + envelope

6848A/409 August 16, 1942 To Len c/o ‘Longwood’. Mentions she had received telegram re ‘Hoylake’. (Telegram attached) Gives news of the war and the Japanese in the north, and American service-men in Melbourne. Back of final page lists items sent in a good parcel two days earlier.

5p handwritten + Telegram + envelope



6848A/410 August 23rd, 1942 To Len c/o ‘Longwood’ from his mother advising she had received his letter of June 10 written in the RAAF hospital. Comments about the ‘marvellous escape’ his crew had. Letter continued on August 24th after Mrs Laver received more mail, including one from a Mrs Lowis who Len had visited. Mrs. Lowis’ letter transcribed for Len to read. PD re his brother’s engagement and the ‘Nips’ having a shot at Darwin.

6p + PS handwritten+ envelope

6848A/411 September 22, 1942 To Len from his mother. Re-addressed by Rubber Stamp to RAF HQ, Middle East Forces. Mentions rationing in England and gives news of many of the extended family.

Handwritten 6p + a ½ page + envelope

6848A/412 November 12, 1942 To Len from his mother. Mentions success of ‘flyers in the desert’ and the action being taken against the ‘Nips’

3p. handwritten on 2 sheets

6848A/413 November 21 to November 25,1942. To Len from his mother. Addressed to Middle East. She had received his cables. Tells him of holiday with Ruth and Peter. Writes of the war in North Africa. Mentions the cutting he had sent her on a pilot’s feelings on a flight.

7p handwritten on 4 sheets + cutting + envelope

6848A/414 January 14, 1943 To Len from his mother. Written the day she was told he did not return from his operational flight. Mentions all her hopes of his being found. Speaks of the progress of the war. Gives family news. Letter unfinished……….

6p handwritten on ½ size sheets.

6848A/415 August, 27, 1943 Covering envelope from the ‘Dead Letter Office’, Melbourne to Mrs. Laver.

Envelope

6848A/416 Undated From Lila sending sympathy in their ‘anxiety for your dear one.’

Handwritten single sheet

6848A/417 February 7, [1942?] From E. Weston to Mrs Laver expressing sorrow that Len had been reported missing.

Handwritten lined paper

6848A/418 February 14, 1943 From Virginia sending thoughts and hopes for better news of Len.

Handwritten single sheet.



6848A/419 February, 19, 1943 To Sheila from Margaret John (or Margaret & John?) expressing sympathy when Len was posted as missing. Has note on back from Sheila re (Margaret Beck) wedding invitation

Handwritten single folded sheet.

6848A/420 February 25, 1943 From Jess and Len, York, W.A. Telegram re news of Len.

Telegram

6848A/421 March 7, 1943 From Frances (surname uncertain) re burden of waiting for news.

Handwritten single sheet

6848A/422 March 18, 1943 From Barbara sending sympathy and hope that Len may be safe

2p handwritten on sgle sheet

6848A/423 June 8 (No year) From ? Bland sending sympathy that Len has been reported missing.

Handwritten both sides of single note paper.

6848A/424 August 5, [1943] Telegram from Phyll and Alan Peirce to Mrs Laver expressing sympathy in the loss of Len.

Telegram

6848A/425 Wed 8th [August 1943?] A note following the notification of Len’s death.

Handwritten 1p. folded notepaper.

6848A/426 Undated small card from John Reynolds sending Christmas greetings ‘at this time which must mean sadness as well as joy’.

Handwritten on back of nativity card

6848A/427 August 14, 1943 From Fred McKay to Mrs Laver, written while he was with Len’s squadron telling her that Len is remembered by everybody.

2p typescript

6848A/428 November 22, 1943. From Chaplain Fred McKay to Mrs Laver, speaking of Len’s last flight.

1p typescript

6848A/429 April 4, 1945 From St. George’s College, Crawley to Mrs Laver in reply to a much earlier letter (writer still thought Len was missing). Letter not signed.


6848A/430 July 16, 1943 Dept of Air to F.M. Laver advising that all hope of finding Len alive must be abandoned.

1p typescript

6848A/431 August 11, 1943 Dept of Air to F.M. Laver advising that Len now presumed to have lost his life on January 8, 1943.

1p typescript



6848A/432 August 28, 1943 To Mrs Laver from RAAF. Advice of Discontinuation of Allotment Advice

Form M/F 56A with details typed in.

6848A/433 February 21, 1944 Air Force HQ to Mrs Laver, advising that Len’s personal effects have arrived from the United Kingdom and are being forwarded to her.

1p. typed letter + 1p typed list of effects

6848A/434 April 17, 1944 Air Force HG to Mrs Laver, reply to her query re whereabouts of Len’s diary.

1p. typescript

6848A/435 March 22, 1946 Directorate of War Graves Services to F.M. Laver giving details of Len’s burial.

1p typescript carbon copy

6848A/436 April 15, 1946 Directorate of War Graves Services to Miss Laver giving complete background to Len’s burial in Catania, Sicily.

1p. typed copy.

6848A/437 April 18, 1947 Department of Air to Mrs. Laver supplying form to be completed for War Gratuity (L.C. Laver)

1p roneo form.

6848A/438 January 4th, 1952 From Elizabeth Laver to Mr. Pascoe making arrangements for placing a casket for Len next to Mrs. Laver’s casket.

1p handwritten copy

6848A/439 January 2, 1952 January 5, 1953 January 6, 1953 Letter from Elizabeth Laver to the Editor/s of the ‘West Australian’, ’Kalgoorlie Miner’, ‘Argus’, and the ‘Age’, lodging ‘In Memoriam – On Active Service’ notices for Leonard Laver.

2p. typescript

6848A/440 August 24th, 1960 From the British Legion to Elizabeth (in England) with details of travel to Catania. + pamphlet of the British Legion’s overseas wreath laying and photographic Service. + standard notification of placing of wreath + remembrance card with details of Len’s grave. + two blank remembrance cards.

1p typescript + items as listed.

6848A/441 January 6, 1993 From R.A.A.F. Careers to Sheila regarding Len’s RAAF career and advising her to contact Canberra.

1p typescript



6848A/442 January 12, 1993 Dept of Defence – Air Force office – RAAF Historical. Advising Sheila that Australian War memorial would be the best place for letters from Len and Jack. Enclosed list of NSW Directory of Wings magazine.

2p typescript + 1. list

6848A/443 January 14, 1993 From Michael O’Sullivan, Australian War Memorial re Len and Jack’s letters. On back of letter is Sheila’s draft of a reply (undated)

1p typescript + 1p handwritten (single sheet)

6848A/444 April 5, 1993 Handwritten draft by Sheila of a letter for Michael O’Sullivan. On the back of this letter is a draft of a letter to Helen regarding a Bill Bunbury book.

Single sheet handwritten both sides

6848A/445 April 20, 1993 Australian War Memorial Interim receipt which was to accompany items being deposited by Sheila

Form

6848A/446 August 11, 1994 From Simon Forrester, Australian War Memorial regarding Final Receipt for Len’s letters.

1p typescript.

6848A/447 September 22, 1994 From Michael O’Sullivan, Australian War Memorial re material lodged relating to Leonard Laver and Dr. Jack Charles Laver. This letter re-sent by Sheila with reply written around the margins and received by Australian War Memorial February 16, 1996.

1p. typescript + 1p. typescript with handwriting in margins.

6848A/448 February 21, 1996. From Lisa McConnell, Australian War Memorial in reply to letter 6848A/446, enclosing printout of items held in relation to Leonard and Jack Laver.1

1p. typescript + 1p. printout sheet.

Sheila Laver b.1907 and Elizabeth Laver b.1911 Letters, notes and cards from their young niece and nephews mainly through the 1950s. Many of these are marked by the aunts with the “Ans” notation.

6848A/1090 Undated From Michael Laver, son of Jack Laver. Thank you for presents and other news.

1p pad paper

6848A/1091 January 15, 1953 From Michael Laver thank you ten shillings and telling what he bought with it. ‘Ans’ 26/1/54

1p. pad paper



6848A/1092 to 6848A.1095

Hand-made birthday card “Ans” June 1955 and three letters from Jim Laver, son of Frank Laver. The only letter dated is October 4, 1959.

3 sgle sheets + 2p. letter

6848A/1096 to 6848A/1106

Cards, notes and letters from Terry Laver, son of Frank. One of his parents has also included a transcript of a school report on a scrap of paper with the Principal’s comments on the reverse.

2 cards 8 sgle sheets + report

6848A/1107 to 6848A/1122

Cards, notes and letters from Elizabeth Laver, daughter of Frank Includes first efforts at writing and drawing. 1950s, 1960s.

6848A/74 October 31, 1958

From J.H. Reynolds, Warden St. George’s College, Crawley to Sheila and Elizabeth re the War Memorial Squash Court and their brother Leonard.


6848A/75 November 18, 1958 From J.H. Reynolds, Warden St. George’s College, Crawley to Sheila and Elizabeth re the opening of the War Memorial.


6848A/76 May 3, 1981. From Brian Wills-Johnson to the Misses Laver re the history of St. George’s College, Crawley. Includes comments about his mother Dorothy, nee Brewis.

2p handwritten

6848A/77 October 2, 1996 From Sue Guthridge, editor of ‘The Georgian’ to Sheila Laver re her donation to the upkeep of the squash courts at St. George’s College, Crawley

1p typescript

6848A/78 November 20, 1959 From T.F. Mackay, 8 Kings Park Avenue, Crawley to Sheila and Elizabeth regarding their expected visit in March, 1960. Refers to Sheila and Elizabeth as ‘Their Royal Highnesses’.


6848A/79 Undated (c.1961) From T.F. Mackay to Sheila and Elizabeth. Christmas Greetings to ‘Our Charming Princesses’

Folded light card. Handwritten both sides

6848A/80 Undated, but c1961, as reference is made to preparation for the ‘Games’. From T.F. Mackay on his photographers Letterhead (Crawley) addressed to ‘Our Royal Cousins – Sheila and Elizabeth’.


6848A/81 December 10, 1968. From Faulkner Mackay on T.F. Mackay Letterhead (Kalgoorlie) to Sheila and Elizabeth making arrangements to meet in Melbourne.




6848A/82 December 18, 1968. P & O Chusan letterhead, from T.F. Mackay to Sheila and Elizabeth expressing delight at their meeting for dinner in Melbourne


6848A/83 Undated From Ella Mackay to Sheila and Elizabeth, mentions Faulkner is in a nursing home.


6848A/84 July 23, 1993 From Ella Mackay to Sheila re a minor accident Ella had suffered.

2p sgle leaf handwritten.

6848A/86 October 30, 1978 From ‘Frankie’ [Kindergarten Training College] enclosing copy of biographical details supplied to her by Elizabeth in March 1978.


6848A/87 March 1, 1980 From Elizabeth to Elaine Smith. Sets out her memories of Kalgoorlie Central School.

2p typescript

6848A/88 January, 1992. From Elizabeth to the Editor of the ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’, refuting claims made by journalist Douglas Kennedy in his article about the goldfields, written for the magazine ‘Arena’ and reported in the ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’, January 23rd, 1992.

3p typescript

6848A/89 December 15, c.1992 From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Sheila re meeting Peter Laver and learning of Elizabeth’s death.

2p p’copy of 3p note handwritten

6848A/90 January 14, 1994. From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Sheila thanking her for sending memorabilia about Elizabeth.


6848A/91 March 16, 1996 From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Sheila thanking her for Marmion photographs and saying she was hoping to come to Kalgoorlie

3p – 2 leaves handwritten

6848A/92 September 25, (No year) From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Sheila advising her that she was coming to Kalgoorlie in October. Mentions her grandfather Marmion’s goldfields diary.

1p handwritten

6848A/93 February 4, 1998 From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Sheila with congratulations on her 90th birthday.

2p handwritten



6848A/94 September 1, 1999 From Tess Thomson to Diana Temple, nee Marmion regarding identification of people in Hannan Street photograph the day the Lavers left Kalgoorlie at the end of 1937. Includes photocopy of the photograph.

1p typescript

6848A/95 Undated but in reply to letter sent Sept. 1, 1999 From Diana Temple, nee Marmion to Tess Thomson to identifying people in Hannan Street photograph the day the Lavers left Kalgoorlie at the end of 1937. Includes photocopy of the photograph.

1p typescript

6848A/100 December 12, 1979 From Sheila and Elizabeth to their niece Elizabeth Malaurie in France re their trip to Laverton for WAY79 celebrations in June and their subsequent trip to Kalgoorlie in November. Includes family information.

2p photocopy of typed airletter

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Shire of Laverton

6848A/101 September 17, 1977 Typescript of undated news cutting “How Laverton put itself on the Map” with comments from Sheila typed underneath regarding Dr Laver’s relationship with the aborigines of Laverton.

2p typescript

6848A/102 November 1, 1977 From Shire Clerk, T.S. Ruland to Sheila Laver acknowledging clippings and information about Dr. Laver. Shire had not been aware that any Laver family was still alive.

2p typescript photocopies

6848A/103 March 25, 1978 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Shire Clerk, Trevor Ruland enclosing typescript of Zoltan Kovacs ‘Perth Review’ article on aborigines and Laverton. Also offers photographs of Laverton Hospital.

Letter 2p typescript. + Articles 2p typescript.

6848A/104 April 26, 1978 From Shire Clerk, T.S. Ruland to Sheila and Elizabeth re picture of Laverton Hospital; downturn in nickel industry and advising he is leaving Laverton for Katanning. Several handwritten annotations on letter.

2p typescript



6848A/105 May 27, 1978 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Trevor Ruland (now at Katanning) re their earlier offer of photographs, and advising that they had made telephone contact with the new Shire Clerk of Laverton.

2p typescript

6848A/106 May 29, 1978 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Trevor Ruland asking him for advice about suitability of some photographs of Dr. and Mrs. Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/107 May 29, 1978 From Sheila and Elizabeth to J. Boschetti, Shire Clerk Laverton re photographs of Dr. Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/108 June 6, 1978 From Shire Clerk, Laverton acknowledging letter of May 29.

1p typescript

6848A/109 March 30, 1979 From ex-Shire Clerk Ruland, re photographs which he had misplaced. Gives some detail about where early photographs were taken.

3p typescript

6848A/110 May 6, 1979 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Trevor Ruland telling him about their travel plans to Laverton for the WAY79 celebrations in June, and listing which photographs they had presented to Laverton.

2p typescript

6848A/111 August 15, 1979 From Laverton Shire President, A.J. Collopy acknowledging a letter from Sheila and Elizabeth dated July 1, 1979. Attached is a photocopy of a ticket for the Dr. C.W. Laver WAY79 Celebration Ball at the Laverton Shire Hall, Saturday June 23, 1979.

1p typescript photocopy + photocopy of Ball Ticket

6848A/112 August 29, 1979 and September 5, 1979. From Sheila and Elizabeth to A.J. Collopy, Shire President, telling him of many of their activities in WA following their visit to Laverton.

3p typescript

6848A/113 December 3, 1979 From Shire President, A.J. Collopy acknowledging letter written by Sheila and Elizabeth November 22, 1979 and acknowledging donation toward Cambodian Children’s Relief Fund (Receipt attached)

1p typescript + Receipt

6848A/337 April 30, 1986 From Shire President, A.J. Collopy. Mentions RFDS plane ‘Laverton’, Dr. Laver’s picture in the Council Chambers and a pending visit to Laverton by Sheila’s nephew.

1p. typescript



6848A/378 Undated letter by ex-Shire President Allan Collopy, written from Boulder, c1993. Mentions Windarra closing, Heritage listed buildings and the demolition of the Railway Station.

2p handwritten

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Laverton District Hospital

6848A/114 December 7, 1979 From Lorraine Collopy and Staff of the Laverton Hospital to Sheila and Elizabeth thanking them for donation of early photos of the hospital.


Laverton District High School 6848A/115 July 17, 1979

From the School enclosing photograph taken of Sheila and Elizabeth during their visit the previous month.

1p typescript

6848A/116 May 31, 1984 From the School to Sheila and Elizabeth taking up offer for them to speak to a group of students.

1p typescript

6848A/117 June 14, 1984 (a) From the School to Sheila and Elizabeth thanking them for being present at the school’s WA week celebrations. Mentions planting a tree for Dr Laver and family. (b) Partial notes from talk given by Elizabeth to the children at Laverton.

1p typescript + 3p hand-written foolscap lined paper.

6848A/118 June 13, 1985 From the School’s Advisory Committee thanking them for their contribution towards the success of the official opening of the “Don Leahy community centre”.

1p typescript

Don Leahy, Laverton 6848A/119 July 9, 1969

To Elizabeth (Betty) and Sheila from a friend named Dorothy who had visited Laverton and asked them to provide Mr Don Leahy with some Laverton history. Dorothy was Wills-Johnson was nee Brewis.

4p hand-written on Sgle folded sheet

6848A/120 Mar 1, 1980 To Don Leahy from Sheila and Elizabeth with general news and attaching a suggested draft for an application to Western Mining for help in setting up the Coach House at Laverton to house historical records

2p typescript



Laverton St. John Ambulance and Sheila Laver Award for citizenship. Letters in connection with Sheila’s donations towards the purchase of a new Ambulance. Donation came from the sale of a gold and diamond bracelet bought by Dr Laver for his wife c.1904 with proceeds of Laverton alluvial gold.

6848A/121 July 29, 1997 From Sue Long, Laverton St John Ambulance thanking Sheila for a most generous donation.

1p handwritten

6848A/122 December 8, 1997 From Sue Long, Laverton St John Ambulance advising Sheila that the new vehicle hasn’t arrived yet and mentioning Sheila’s donation.

1p handwritten

6848A/123 Feb 20, 1998 From Greg & Debbie Down, Terra Firma Investments, letting Sheila know that they were the purchasers of her mothers’ diamond bracelet.

1p handwritten

6848A/124 April 14, 1998 Reply to Greg Down by Tess Thomson on Sheila’s behalf.

1p typescript

6848A/304 April 24, 1998 Letter to Sheila’s niece Elizabeth Malaurie in France telling her about the sale of the bracelet and the donation to the Laverton Ambulance. Letter sent by Wendy Carter. Notes to Tess Thomson written by Wendy Carter.

1p typescript

6848A/305 May 10, 1998 Letter to Shire of Laverton and the Laverton Ambulance Service enclosing the cheque for $2,000 towards the new ambulance. Letter sent by Wendy Carter.

1p. typescript

6848A/125 May 18, 1998 From Sue Long, Laverton St John Ambulance thanking Sheila for her very generous donation

1p handwritten

6848A/126 June 14, 1998 From Sue Long, Laverton St. John Ambulance thanking Sheila for providing useful information for Laverton’s coming centenary.

2p handwritten

6848A/127 November, 1998 From Sue Long, Laverton St. John Ambulance, re her recent visit to Sheila and sending her a copy of the November edition of Sturt Pea with the article about the Sheila Laver Medal.

2p handwritten

Laverton – Aboriginal Mining Training Programme



6848A/1086 Letter to Sheila from Kym Shearer, Curtin University, Kalgoorlie thanking her for support of Training Programme.

1p. typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver National Trust (WA) donation In 1977 Sheila and Elizabeth donated a quantity of items to the National Trust of Australia (WA), including a WA made Jarrah Desk, with inkstand, glass inkwells, quills and leather blotter holder. and a linen lace double bedspread. In 1979 a further number of household items were donated, and in 1983 a Suitcase belonging to Dr. C.W. Laver was donated.

6848A/128 December 9, 1976 To Mrs Riley, National Trust offering donation and sending photographs of the items. A history of the desk also enclosed.

2p typescript + 1p typescript.

6848A/129 Typed ‘rough’ copy of a letter sent to the Executive Officer, National Trust (WA) acknowledging letter of February 1st.

1p typescript

6848A/130 February 9, 1977 From D. Joyce Riley, National Trust (WA) re acceptance of donation and plans to place them at Woodbridge.

2p handwritten

6848A/131 February 16, 1977 Typed copy of letter to D. Joyce Riley advising on progress of valuations and packing.

1p typescript

6848A/132 February 21, 1977 To C.E.O. National Trust (WA) re progress of valuation and transport. Also, enquiries re membership.

1p typescript

6848A/133 March 2, 1977 From C.E.O. National Trust (WA) re donation of items and cost of membership.

1p typescript

6848A/134 March 7, 1977. From D. Joyce Riley, advising that items had arrived (handwritten). Also typed copy of letter.

1p handwritten + 1p typescript

6848A/135 March 11, 1977 To N.J. Armitage, National Trust (WA) in reply to letter of March 2. Nominating Sheila as the recipient of Benefactor Membership and sending cheque for Life Membership for Elizabeth.

1p typescript

6848A/136 March 11, 1977 To Mrs. Riley, National Trust (WA) in reply to hers of March 7. Re arrival of desk and bedspread and query whether desk set also arrived.

1p typescript



6848A/137 March 19, 1977 From Joyce Riley, acknowledging that complete desk set had been received. Also receipt for complete list of items as compiled by Elizabeth Laver.

2p sgle leaf handwritten + 1p typescript

6848A/138 March 23, 1977 From NJ Armitage, National Trust (WA) in reply to letter of March 11, re memberships.

1p typescript

6848A/139 February 1, 1977 Memo from CEO, National Trust (WA) to Furniture committee advising name of Melbourne Transport Agency.

1p typescript

6848A/140 February 21, 1977 To John Tabone, LEP Air Services from Sheila & Elizabeth regarding arrangements for packing, transport and insurance from Melbourne to Woodbridge.

1p typescript

6848A/141 February 25, 1977 To John Tabone, LEP Air Services from Sheila & Elizabeth enclosing valuation details. [1. Valuation 2. Invoice]

1p typescript + Valuation & Invoice.

6848A/142 To “those who unpack the carton”. A list of the contents and how they are wrapped.

1p typescript

6848A/143 March 8, 1977 To John Tabone, LEP Air Services from Sheila & Elizabeth regarding account. Attached is Invoice for transport.

1p typescript + Invoice

6848A/144 July 13, 1977 From Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) advising on repairs to desk by Mr. Ritchie and restoration of the quilt by Rita Davies of the Needlework Association.

1p typescript

6848A/145 July 22, 1977 To Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) in reply. Mentions cost of restoration. Encloses three thank you notes to be passed on to Mr & Mrs Ritchie and Mrs. Davies

1p typescript + 3 small typed notes.

6848A/146 August 10, 1977 From Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) advising that work had not been completed on repairing the quilt.

1p handwritten

6848A/147 October 9, 1977 From Rita Davies who was carrying out the quilt repairs.

1p handwritten

6848A/148 November 15, 1977 Reply to Rita Davies from Elizabeth Laver.

1p typescript



6848A/149 December 31, 1977 Typed copy of letter from Bill & Marjorie Ritchie, Caretakers Woodbridge thanking Sheila & Elizabeth for gift.

1p typescript

6848A/150 June 15, 1977 From R.H. Clement, National Trust (WA) advising Sheila Laver now Benefactor member of the Trust.

1p typescript

6848A/151 June 28, 1977 To R.H. Clement in reply.

1p typescript

6848A/152 July 5, 1977 From N.J. Armitage, National Trust (WA) re missing membership card.

1p typescript

6848A/153 August 9, 1977 From N.J. Armitage, National Trust (WA) sending a Woodbridge pamphlet and an article from “Tom’s Weekly” describing the work of the Trust.

1p typescript

6848A/154 March 4, 1978 To Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) re no record of Sheila as a Benefactor member.

1p typescript

6848A/155 March 22, 1978 From Mrs K. Henderson, National Trust (WA) re listing of names in membership list.

1p typescript

6848A/156 April 2, 1978 To Mrs K. Henderson in reply to 6848A/155.

1p typescript

6848A/157 March 4, 1978 To Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) re visits to Woodbridge by other Laver family members and listing some further items that may be suitable for donation to the Trust.

1p typescript

6848A/158 March 22, 1978 From Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) in reply to insert 6848A/157.

1p typescript

6848A/159 April 2, 1978 To Roslyn Stewart, Nation Trust (WA) in reply to 6848A/158.

1p typescript

6848A/160 From E.J. Ainger Pty Ltd., Valuations of items being considered for donation to National Trust (WA). Also included is the same list with other items added by hand.

2p typescript

6848A/161 April 14, 1978 From Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) thanking Sheila and Elizabeth for photographs of items under consideration for donation.

1p typescript



6848A/162 April 27, 1979 To John Tabone, LEP Air Services listing 10 sets of items to be freighted from Melbourne to Perth for Woodbridge.

2p typescript

6848A/163 April 27, 1979 To C.E.O., National Trust (WA) advising of arrangements for items to be freighted to the Trust.

1p typescript

6848A/164 April 27, 1979 To Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) with comments on condition of some of the items being sent.

1p typescript

6848A/165 May 18, 1979 Telegram from National Trust, Perth advising that box had arrived.

1p

6848A/166 To LEP Air Services, sending cheque in payment of freight account and thanking them for their courtesy and help.

1p typescript + Consignment note.

6848A/167 From N.J. Armitage, National Trust (WA) advising of receipt of donation and listing all items as per item 6848A/162..from John Tabone letter April, 27

1p typescript

6848A/168 July 31, 1979 From N.J. Armitage, National Trust (WA) with thanks for further donations of several small items.

1p typescript

6848A/169 March 11, 1979 From Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) seeking permission to display desk with Guild of Furniture Manufacturers at the Sheraton Hotel.

1p typescript

6848A/170 March 14, 1979 Typed copy of March 11 letter with typed note at bottom of details of phone reply on March 13.

1p typescript

6848A/171 To Roslyn Stewart, National Trust (WA) confirming permission to display desk

1p typescript

6848A/172 To C.E.O. National Trust (WA) asking for details of items needed for Research Library and mentioning details of the desk going on display at the Sheraton.

1p typescript

6848A/173 Undated – but prior to September 10, 1979 From Marjorie Ritchie, Woodbridge, sending some National Trust items purchased by Sheila and Elizabeth.

1p handwritten

6848A/174 September 10, 1979 To Marjorie Ritchie, Woodbridge in reply to 6848A/173.

1p typescript



6848A/175 September 10, 1979 To Roslyn Stewart re purchases sent on by Mrs Ritchie and telling Ros about publicity in the Kalgoorlie Miner.

1p typescript

6848A/176 September 11, 1979. To Roslyn Stewart sending 7 photographs taken at Woodbridge during the recent visit by Sheila and Elizabeth.

1p typescript

6848A/177 September 11, 1979 To Mabel Lawson, Kalgoorlie thanking her for her letter and the cutting from the Kalgoorlie Miner. Mentions ceremony at the Kalgoorlie Cemetery in memory of Dr. Laver.

1p typescript.

6848A/178 November 03, 1983 From R.H. Clement, C.E.O. National Trust (WA) sending thanks for the donation of the ‘Large Suitcase used by your father, Dr. C.W. Laver, and advising that it would be placed at Warden Finnerty’s house [Coolgardie].

1p typescript

6848A/179 Not dated. List sent to Jack C. Laver by his sisters, listing correspondence and items in connection with the donations to National Trust (WA) in 1977.

1p typescript

6848A/374 September 12, 1993 From Thomas Perrigo, National Trust (WA) regarding plans to establish a branch on the Goldfields.

1p. typescript

6848A/375 December 14, 1994 From Thomas Perrigo, National Trust (WA) thanking Sheila for her donation of Poetry books.

1p typescript

6848A/376 July 22, 1997 From Thomas Perrigo, National Trust (WA) reporting on details of the President’s inaugural afternoon tea.

1p typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver King Edward Memorial Hospital

6848A/180 June 22, 1987 From Yvette Watt, Display artist, Harvey House Museum, King Edward Memorial Hospital. Seeking permission to use photographs of Dr. Laver in a display at the Museum.

1p typescript

6848A/181 Undated. From Yvette Watt, Display artist, Harvey House Museum, King Edward Memorial Hospital. Regarding phone conversations in regard to Dr. Laver and sending photographs of the Laver display.

1p typescript



Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Royal Australian Institute of Architects, and State Archives of Western Australia

6848A/182 Undated Draft of a letter from Sheila to the Royal Australian Institute of Architects seeking advice as to the placement of drawings made by Leonard Courtney Laver as an architectural student.

2p handwritten on Sgle leaf scrap paper

6848A/183 January 20, 1993 Reply from Royal Australian Institute of Architects advising that the Institute does not maintain a drawing collection and referring Sheila to Duncan Richards. Sheila has noted on the bottom of the letter that she never heard from Mr Richards, but that she had eventually been referred on to Barbara Van Bronswijk.

1p. typescript

6848A/184 February 04, 1993 From Barbara Van Bronswijk advising Sheila of likely avenues to pursue to place the drawings..

2p. handwritten

6848A/372 March 29, 1993 From Barbara Van Bronswijk regarding architectural drawings and biographical notes.

2p handwritten

6848A/185 May15, 1993 From Barbara Van Bronswijk mentioning that ‘the little newsletter had been passed on to State Archives to go with the drawings.

1p. handwritten

6848A/186 Undated From Barbara Van Bronswijk regarding Leonard Laver’s articles with architect, Mr. Wright .

1p. handwritten

6848A/187 September 13, 1993 From Chris Coggin, State Archives of Western Australian accepting offer of ‘further’ records of Leonard Courtney Laver.

1p. typescript

6848A/188 November 25, 1993 From Lynn Allen, State Librarian forwarding signed copy of Deed of Gift form and Schedule.

1p. typescript + 4p. Deed of Gift Form.

6848A/373 June 27, 1994 From Barbara Van Bronswijk acknowledging receipt of two letters written by architect Mr. Wright and advising that they will be deposited with the rest of the Leonard Laver collection at the State Archives.

1p. handwritten

Western Australian Biographical Index and J.S. Battye Library of West Australian History



6848A/189 June 29, 1977 From Rica Erickson sending brochure re the Biographical Index project.

1p handwritten

6848A/190 July 11, 1977 From Sheila Laver to Rica Erickson setting out a detailed history of the Laver family and enclosing a completed form for the Biographical Index.

8p typescript letter + 5p hand-written form.

6848A/191 July 21, 1977 Typed copy of a letter from Sheila Laver to Rica Erickson regarding despatching material to WA.

1p typescript

6848A/192 July 26, 1977 From Rica Erickson regarding the despatch of material.

1p handwritten

6848A/193 August 1, 1977 From Sheila Laver to Rica Erickson, regarding material sent to Battye.

1p typescript

6848A/194 August 08, 1977 From Rica Erickson to Sheila Laver re material sent and suggesting WA Museum for placement of aboriginal carved bone.

1p handwritten

6848A/195 March 04, 1978 From Sheila and Elizabeth to Rica Erickson listing photographs that Battye may be interested to have. Also includes some corrections to page 3 of the family history forwarded earlier.

1p typescript

6848A/196 March 16, 1978 From Rica Erickson. Reply re corrections and photographs.

1p handwritten

6848A/197 April 02, 1978 To Rica Erickson re further photographs.

1p typescript

6848A/198 April 15, 1978 From Rica Erickson, W.A.B.I. acknowledging receipt of Invitation to Buckingham Palace.

Typed Slip with handwritten details.

6848A/199 May 14, 1978 To Rica Erickson listing six Laver/Laverton photographs being sent to Battye Library.

1p typescript

6848A/200 May 14, 1978 To Battye Library regarding details of how the six photographs were sent.

1p typescript

6848A/201 May 22, 1978 From Margaret Medcalf, Battye Library acknowledging receipt of the photographs.

1p typescript

6848A/202 May 30, 1978 To Margaret Medcalf, Battye Library sending details of a further 11 Laver photographs sent.

2p typescript



6848A/203 May 30, 1978 To Rica Erickson re the photographs sent to Battye Library.

1p typescript

6848A/204 May 31, 1978 Handwritten copy of a note to Margaret Medcalf re enclosing the photographs in plastic.

1p handwritten

6848A/205 June 06, 1978 From Margaret Medcalf, Battye Library advising that the 11 photographs arrived safely,

1p typescript

6848A/206 July 03, 1978 From Aunty Jessie (Attewell) telling Sheila and Elizabeth that she had seen the Laver photographs on display at Battye Library.

2p handwritten

6848A/207 October 01, 1979 From Margaret Medcalf, Battye Library regarding the declaration of the townsite of Laverton, and the date the Laverton hospital was established. A copy of page 2375, July 6, 1900 Government Gazette, W.A. was enclosed.

1p typescript + 1p photocopy from Gov’t Gazette.

6848A/208 To Margaret Medcalf acknowledging letter of October 01, and advising re photograph of Laverton Hospital.

1p typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver W.A. School of Mines, Kalgoorlie

6848A/209 July 18, 1979 From M. Keith Quartermaine re photographs of the Horseshoe Dump, and the location of the Lake View South Main Shaft.

1p typescript

6848A/210 August 06, 1979 To M. Keith Quartermaine re their recent visit to Kalgoorlie. Mentions Skylab, Lake View South and 4 Mackay Series mining postcards. Mentions that Mackay had recently deposited a parcel of old photographs with Battye Library.

2p typescript

6848A/211 September 11, 1979 To M. Keith Quartermaine regarding the four mining postcards and mentions they may visit Kalgoorlie again in October/November.

1p typescript

6848A/212 September, 14, 1979 From M. Keith Quartermaine to Sheila and Elizabeth regarding mining postcards. Mentions he had contacted T.F.Mackay photographer.

2p typescript.

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Western Australian Museum



6848A/213 July 17, 1979 Handwritten copy by Sheila Laver of details of carved Turkey Bone and the history of how it came into the Laver family

1p handwritten

6848A/214 August 07, 1979 From Jeanne d’Espeissis, Anthropology Dept. WA Museum re the carved Turkey Bone and a photograph given to the Museum.

1p typescript

6848A/215 August 10, 1979 To Jeanne d’Espeissis from Elizabeth Laver regarding photographs and enquiring about the most suitable depositories for historical items.

1p typescript

6848A/216 August 21, 1979 From Jeanne d’Espeissis, advising re suitable depositories and forwarding information on the Roe family.

2p typescript + photocopy of Compliments slip.

6848A/217 September 11, 1979 To Jeanne d’Espeissis acknowledging letter of August 21. Mentions logo adopted by the Shire of Laverton.

1p typescript

Museum of the Goldfields, Kalgoorlie 6848A/218 December 08, 1992

From Pam Moore, Branch Curator confirming and listing donation of Laver items, together with donation form.

1p typescript + 1 Interim donation form.

6848A/219 July 16, 1993 From Pam Moore, Branch Curator acknowledging receipt of Lake View South (GMK) Limited 5 shilling Share registered in the name of C.W. Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/220 May 16, 1995 From Pam Moore, Branch Curator in reply to letter regarding the arrangement for the nugget and chain given to Tess Thomson by Sheila Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/221 February 27, 1999 Letter to Lorraine Fitzpatrick, curator, Museum of the Goldfields from Tess Thomson, seeking acknowledgement for further items deposited by Sheila Laver.

1p typescript

Library and information Service of W.A. 6848A/222 May 16, 1996

From Heather Campbell, Oral History Unit re transcript of Sheila’s interview with Peta Chappell.

1p typescript



6848A/223 December 17, 1996 From Stuart Reid, Oral History Unit re a copy of the transcript of Sheila’s interview to be sent to Stockman’s Hall of fame.

1p typescript

6848A/224 February 19, 1997 From Stuart Reid, Oral History Unit, re copy of transcript of Sheila’s interview sent to Stockman’s Hall of Fame

1p typescript

Perth College Archives, Mount Lawley. 6848A/225 March 15, 1996

From Jan Riley, Archivist to Sheila Laver re her donation of a Perth College hat badge.

1p typescript

6848A/226 March 29, 1996 From Jan Riley to Sheila Laver re hat badge, sketch of layout of rooms at Perth College and her relationship to Archbishop C.O.L. Riley.

1p typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Wally Wynne (Co-author with Ted Mayman and Gavin Casey of View from Kalgoorlie)

6848A/227 September 4, 1985 From Mrs Betty Slater, Dublin seeking information about the life of her late cousin, Walter Wynne. Gives details of her contact with Ted Mayman.

Sgle sheet airletter handwritten both sides

6848A/228 August 30, 1986 From Mrs Betty Slater acknowledging two letters sent to her by Sheila and Elizabeth and thanking them for the vivid details of Walter Wynne’s funeral.

Sgle sheet airletter handwritten both sides.

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Ted Mayman

6848A/340 January 14, 1980 From Ted Mayman to Sheila and Elizabeth. Mentions meeting in Kalgoorlie, expedition to Kanowna, Gwalia, Wally Wynne, Faulkner Mackay, Eileen McInerny, Ben Leslie.

1p typescript

6848A/341 Undated, but about end of 1992 From Bettie Bright (nee Mayman) expressing sympathy to Sheila following the death of Elizabeth (Betty).

1p light card handwritten. Top right and bottom right corners torn off.



6848A/342 Undated, but about the end of 1992 From Bettie Bright (nee Mayman) reminiscing about growing up on the Goldfields and mutual friends. Mentions her brother Ted Mayman had co-authored “The Mile that Midas touched” with Gavin Casey.

2p handwritten on single leaf

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame

6848A/343 October 22, 1987 To Sheila from Nan Broad, WA Branch re various items including Patron Membership.

1p typescript

6848A/344 September 2, 1996 To Sheila from Sylvia Thom, WA Branch thanking her for newspaper cutting of MacDonald Cattle drive.

1p typescript

6848A/345 August 31, 1998 To Sheila from Chris Gladwell, National Office attaching the updated ‘Unsung Hero” entry for Charles William Laver.

Typescript 1p letter 3p Unsung Hero entry

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Western Mining Corporation (WMC) and Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie (GMK) A series of letters (mostly in reply) to Sheila and/or Elizabeth from Lindesay Clark and Sir Arvi Parbo, of WMC and Tony Palmer of GMK.

6848A/346 August 19, 1973 From Lindesay Clark re WMC’s many years of activity on the Eastern Goldfields and thanking them for attendance at recent Board Meeting.

Handwritten sgle folded sheet

6848A/347 July 10, 1979 From G. Lindesay Clark in thanks for photograph of open cut at Windarra. Also mentions Laverton celebrations.

1p. typescript

6848A/348 October 15, 1979 To Sir Arvi Parbo sending congratulations to him and the Board of WMC for their work. Also mentions Laverton celebrations.

Handwritten sgle folded sheet.

6848A/349 October 19, 1979 From Sir Arvi Parbo in reply to the letter of October 15, 1979.

1p. typescript

6848A/350 March 24, 1980 To Sir Arvi Parbo sending him a copy of the WMC Chairman’s address to the AGM, 1951. Also mentions selling GMK shares to raise money for buying a house in Kalgoorlie.

1p typescript



6848A/351 June 18, 1986 From Sir Arvi Parbo in thanks for their sympathy following the death of Keith Parry. Also mentions Bruce Gardner driving Sheila and Elizabeth to Laverton.

1p typescript

6848A/352 November 5, 1984 From Sir Arvi Parbo regarding recent meeting. Mentions enclosing a copy of Parry speech at the Central Norseman meeting. (Speech not extant in this Laver collection)

1p typescript

6848A/353 February 7, 1995 From Sir Arvi Parbo thanking Sheila for her letter of December 29.

Handwritten folded sheet.

6848A/354 October 13, 1993 From Tony Palmer thanking Sheila for her letter of June 1993 concerning the history of Lake View South and inviting her to the Gold Mines of Kalgoorlie AGM October 22, 1993.

1p typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Authors/Publishers & Oral histories Letters between Sheila and/or Elizabeth regarding published works and works in preparation.

6848A/355 July 18, 1981 Notes from Elizabeth to Floy Matthew regarding the Goldfields Repertory Club. (Stages: 50 years of Goldfields repertory history. Pub. 1990)

1p handwritten

6848A/356 June 23, 1984 From Peter Bridge, Hesperian Press enquiring whether Dr. Laver left any diaries of his time in Laverton.

1p typescript

6848A/357 September 13, 1984 From Faculty of Engineering, University of WA with thanks for response to information on A.J.F. Laver following a request in the March 1984 Engineering Graduates Association Newsletter.

1p. typescript

6848A/358 Undated From Mavis Quartermaine sending the opening section of her history of guiding on the goldfields, seeking comments and further information. (Goldfields Girl Guides: A history of the movement in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder district. Pub. 1989)

3p typescript



6848A/359 November 9, 1987 From Audrey Webb sending list of facts, figures and dates relating to Dr. C.W. Laver, asking for comments and corrections. List in this collection is a photocopy showing the corrections made. (Golden Destiny: The centenary history of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Pub.1993)

Sgle sheet handwritten front and back. + Sgle sheet list.

6848A/360 November 27, 1989 From Audrey Webb regarding records lent to her for her publication and discussing suitable repositories for architectural material (Leonard Laver).

1p handwritten

6848A/361 November 17, 1992 From M. Keith Quartermaine seeking advice regarding the accuracy of references to the Laver family in the (attached) draft of Golden Destiny, which he was checking for Martyn & Audrey Webb.

Yellow Post-it Note + 7p. typescript

6848A/362 August 6, 1991 From Helen Garwood, Fremantle Arts Press seeking photographs for the With Dollypot Pick and Shovel chapter of Reading the Labels on Jam Tins by Bill Bunbury. Also seeking permission to use Sheila’s interview material.

1p typescript

6848A/363 April 20, 1993 From Fremantle Arts Press reporting on the launch of Reading the Labels on Jam Tins and its sales success.

1p. typescript

6848A/364 July 3, 1995 From Peta Chappell, Murdoch University setting up an Oral History interview with Sheila.

1p. typescript

6848A/365 August 31, 1995 From Marg Kennedy, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Tourist Centre re Kanowna and the booklet Kanowna Heritage Trail Guide.

1p. typescript

6848A/366 July 11, 1996 From Marg Mason (nee Kennedy) Kalgoorlie-Boulder Tourist Centre re the Kanowna booklet and enquiring regarding the Oral History for Battye Library.

1p. typescript

6848A/367 June 23, 1997 From Marg Mason (nee Kennedy) re DeBernales day, Kanowna and the Battye Oral History.

1p. typescript



6848A/368 March 29, 1996 From Heather Campbell, Oral History Unit, Battye Library re Sheila’s interview with Peta Chappell.

1p. typescript

6848A/369 September 17, 1996 From Heather Campbell, Oral History Unit, Battye Library thanking Sheila for her work in correcting the transcript of the Oral History.

1p. typescript

6848A/370 November 13 (1996?) Note from Heather Campbell, Oral History Unit, Battye Library thanking Sheila for the interview and the loan of photographs.

Handwritten Compliments slip.

6848A/371 December 9, 1996 From Sylvia Mutch, Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre, sending a complimentary Diary and thanking Sheila for her contribution to it. (Many faces of women: Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre Diary. Pub 1996)

1p. typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver General correspondence

6848A/379 July 14, 1960 Letters to and from Elizabeth and the Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Elizabeth regarding their holiday in England, and their visit to the Queen’s Box at the Royal Albert Hall courtesy of the Dominions Fellowship Trust.

2p handwritten + 1p typescript + envelope and 2 tickets to the Queen’s Box.

6848A/380 December 30, 1967 From Elizabeth and Sheila to their brother Jack, regarding their financial situation, retirement, superannuation and GMK shares.

1p typescript

6848A/381 June 11, 1968 From Elizabeth and Sheila to their brother Jack regarding the sale of some their GMK Shares.

1p typescript

6848A/382 February 25, 1991. Letter from Sheila to Rosamonde Combes and her fellow Kindergarten training graduates of 1941, circulated with comments from the 50th anniversary re-union.

1p. typescript

6848A/383 May 9, 1994. From Rt Revd B.G. Farran, Assistant Bishop of Perth-Goldfields/Country region to Sheila. Mentions an Easter pilgrimage throughout the region.

1p. typescript



6848A/384 July 10, 1995. To Sheila from M. Keith Quartermaine thanking her for the congratulations she sent on his award of the Order of Australia Medal.

1p typescript

6848A/385 April 22, 1996. Ernie Bridge, OAM, JP, MLA, Watering Australia Foundation to Sheila, thanking her for her encouraging words.

1p. typescript

6848A/386 December 13, 1994 From Tula Coggan to Sheila thanking her for support in retaining house at 14 Croesus Street, Kalgoorlie.

1p. handwritten

6848A/387 May 28, 1996 From Courtney Anthony, a young pupil of Kalgoorlie Central Primary School who had cut the schools centenary cake with Sheila.

1p handwritten

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver Uncle William A. Laver & the Jubilee Overture.

6848A/449 February, 1988 To Sheila and Elizabeth from Penny, a great-granddaughter of William A. Laver. Mentions a visit to Canada and encloses a transcript of a letter W.A. Laver sent to Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany in April, 1939.

2p. handwritten + 2p typed transcript.

6848A450 December 18, 1887. To Sheila and Elizabeth from Pip, a granddaughter of W.A. Laver. Mentions Graeme Laver being made a Fellow of the Royal Society of London.

1p handwritten

6848A/451 May 19, 1995? To Sheila from Pip re W.A. Laver’s Jubilee Overture having a Canadian premiere. Letter seems to have two mistaken dates, i.e. 1995 and ‘66-67 season. Enclosed programme shows that the Overture was played on May 16, 1997. Also enclosed is a programme insert featuring details about William Adolphus Laver (1866-1940) life and musical career.

2p handwritten on sgle sheet + dble sided three fold programme + insert featuring (All photocopies)

6848A/452 May 1, 1997 To Sheila from Andrew D.H. Stewart, Subiaco regarding W.A. Laver’s Jubilee Overture. Advised that he had passed the score on to the W.A. Symphony Orchestra.

2p. handwritten



6848A/453 June 30, 1997 To Sheila from Andrew D.H. Stewart, Subiaco regarding W.A. Laver’s Jubilee Overture and a possible performance in Kalgoorlie.

1p. typescript

Sheila & Elizabeth Laver General family history items

6848A/454 January 28, 1960 Letter to Registrar General, Melbourne seeking a copy of the birth certificate of Charles William Laver, and giving known family details Attached is receipt for ten shillings research fee.

1p typescript + 1 receipt

6848A/455 January 20, 1960 Letter to Registrar General, Melbourne seeking copy of the birth certificate of Elizabeth Patricia Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/456 Typed copy – in French – of Sheila Laver’s Paris birth certificate.

1p. typescript

6848A/457 August 9, 1987 Note from Judy (Wardlaw) re general family information.

2p hand-written on sgle folded sheet.

6848A/458 September 21, 1987. From Judy Wardlaw. Mentions Frank Laver and Ralph Laver and their brothers.

4p. hand-written on sgle folded sheet.

6848A/459 February 3, 1992. Letter from Judy Wardlaw to Mr. du Cros regarding any connection between Sheila’s Laver family and that of Rod Laver, tennis champion.

1p. typescript

6848A/460 June 06, 1995 From Judy Wardlaw to Sheila re Terry Laver’s article and family photographs.

2p handwritten on sgle sheet

6848A/461 July 14,1995 From niece Robyn Hodder to Sheila. Mentions Terry Laver’s article, Peter Laver’s chancellorship, general family information and her grandparents cutlery set.

2p handwritten on sgle sheet.

6848A/462 October 05 (No year) From Judy Wardlaw sending magazine article from ‘Engineers Australia’ July 1995.

1p handwritten

6848A/463 Undated From Judy Wardlaw sending on an item that had been written about C.W. Laver while he was still alive.

1p handwritten (Photocopy)



6848A/464 June 17, 1997 From Judy Wardlaw. Mentions Jubilee Overture and gives details about Sheila’s paternal grandmother Mary Ann Fry and the Fry family as well as some details of the Laver brothers.

3p. typescript

6848A/465 July 18, 1997 From Judy Wardlaw. Mentions Terry Laver’s article, W.A. Laver Jubilee Overture and details of the Fry family. Says no connection with Rod Laver family. Mentions meeting up with other Laver family members.

3p typescript on 2 sheets.

6848A/466 A Laver family tree between 1620 and 1781, but not showing any connection to C.W. Laver or his father Jonas.

1p typescript

6848A/467 Family tree chart beginning with parents of Jonas Laver and his wife Mary Ann Fry descending through six generations

1p. handwritten

LICENCES 6848A/468 March 11, 1977

Victorian Driver’s Licence for Elizabeth P. Laver to March 23, 1980/

MAPS 6848A/1084 Sketch Map “Laverton Townsite Layout”

c.1979

1p

MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES 6848A/469 National Trust: Miss S.E.M. Laver, Benefactor

Member. With envelope dated 16 Feb 1984.

6848A/470 Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame: Miss S. Laver, 1986.

6848A/471 Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame: Miss S. Laver, 1987.

6848A/472 Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame: Miss Sheila E.M. Laver, Patron Member 1988.

MEMORABILIA 6848A/1085 Laverton District High School woven badge with

school motto and Sturts desert pea logo.

Laverton visits by Sheila and Elizabeth June and November 1979 and

NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS See separate index to dated WA newspaper

articles at the end of this document.



Dr. Charles William Laver 6848A/1061 Undated, newspaper not identified

Medical Men in History of W.A.

6848A/1123 Undated, newspapers not identified ‘Was there ever such an optimist as Dr. Laver” (cutting and typescript) and Dr. Laver’s Luck, which mentions Lake View South and Craiggiemore / Craigiemore.

6848A/1124 ‘London Times’ May 17, 1937. Death notice for Dr. Laver. Errors include his Christian name, and the Christian name of his wife. Written in pencil on top of the page is “Have no idea who put this in the London paper”

Edith Beatrice Laver 6848A/1062 Undated, Newspaper not identified

Obituary – Mrs. E.B. Laver

Arthur John Forrest Laver (b.1905) and wife Dorothy Laver

6848A/1063 Undated – probably West Australian Lord Forrest’s Godson Dies (Obituary for Arthur John Forrest Laver)

Photocopy only

6848A/244 10 July 1967. p3. “ Electrical Engineer Vol 44, No. 7, A Devoted Editor” - Obituary for Arthur John Forrest Laver, editor of Electrical Engineer 1938-1967.

6848A/245 Nov 1984 EGAUWA Newsletter, Vol 18. Contains item titled ‘John Laver E30 Remembered’. Deals with his time at School of Mines; as an engineering graduate from UWA and subsequent career.

6848A/246 August 1974 Unknown Victorian newspaper. ‘Three candidates put views’. Profile of Cr. Dorothy Laver. port. April 30, 1975 Unknown Victorian newspaper. ‘Honor for Cr. D. Laver’. Renaming of Glen Iris Park as the Dorothy Laver Reserve. port



6848A/247 Undated Unknown Victorian newspaper. ‘Laver named FACS Boss’. (Camberwell Councillor, Dorothy Laver). Undated. c1985 Unknown Melbourne newspaper.. ‘Council gets back ‘park’ ‘. Re boundary changes for area of Dorothy Laver Reserve

6848A/248 October 7, 1997 Progress Press,p.19. ‘Role still being set’. Tribute to Dorothy laver on her 90th birthday.

Photocopy

Frank Major Laver b.1915 and his wife Margaret, nee Beck.

6848A/249 Undated c.May 19, 1943. Shows Bride and Groom, Frank and Margaret Laver. October 1985 Unknown Tasmanian newspaper,. ‘Life Membership for bowler, Frank’

Two items photocopied on to one page.

6848A/250 May 1991 St George’s Magazine, Item by Christian Olsen about Frank Laver and their time at St. George’s College Crawley.

Handwritten transcript.

Jack Charles Laver (b.1910) and his wife Ruth. (Jack Laver is sometimes incorrectly referred to as ‘John’. This is not correct. His name is ‘Jack’)

6848A/251 c.1938 Undated Victorian newspapers. ‘Flying Doctor at Cloncurry: West Australian to Act’. ‘Trachoma Treated by new drug: success of Flying Doctor’ ‘Flying Doctor: Dr Laver leaves’

3 items photocopied on to one page.

6848A/252 1940s Unidentified newspapers during WWII. ‘Blood donors in desert’. Has arrow showing Jack Laver in picture. ‘Flying Ambulance lading wounded at a base airfield.


6848A/253 1940s Thursday, November 28……. Daily Telegraph, ‘Dirty Water made clean’. Photograph shows Flight-Lieutenant Laver.

Photocopy



6848A/254 1940s Unidentified newspapers during WWII. Maifa, June 25….. ‘R.A.A.F. In Syria: Doing Good work: Successful combats.’ 1940s Cairo, March 10…… ‘Aerial Ambulance Unit: Australians doing fine work’. Has handwritten note “Jack’s Squadron” 1940s Canberra, March 10…… ‘Australian Air Victory: Kittyhawk squadron’s success

Three items photocopied on to one page.

6848A/255 1940s Unidentified newspapers during WWII. ‘Malta, the unbeatable: Stands ready for Hitler’ 1940s From The Age correspondent in the Middle East. ‘By plane to Hospital: Air Ambulance saves lives’. Gives details of Jack Laver’s work

2 items photocopied on to one page. Second item has been cut into three sections prior to copying page.

6848A/256 1941, Thursday, June 26. The Herald ‘R.A.A.F. Squadron kept busy helping Army in Syria’. Makes reference to Cloncurry Doctor (Jack Laver).

Photocopy

6848A/257 1942 Unidentified newspapers during WWII. ‘R.A.A.F.’s Rapid rise to Fame: Middle East Exploits. Jack Laver mentioned in despatches. ‘R.A.A.F. Men and new Plane’ Picture titled “A Group of Australian fighter Pilots’.




6848A/258 1941 Unidentified newspapers during WWII. From Herald Special Representative in the Western Desert. ‘Under Fire in Desert’ Photograph titled ‘Transporting wounded to a hospital ship’ Photograph titled “First Aid being administered to a crew member of Australian Air Ambulance. ‘R.A.A.F. Men mentioned in despatches: Names announced.’ Includes J.C. Laver.

Four items photocopied on to one page.

6848A/259 1941 Unidentified newspapers during WWII From Herald London Staff. ‘R.A.A.F Disabilities to be removed’ Unidentified newspapers during WWII ‘Two Stories’. Makes reference to Cloncurry Doctor (Jack Laver). ‘General Blamey visits N.G.: Roads from Swamps’ ‘Flying Doctor’s new role’ . Makes reference to Cloncurry Doctor (Jack Laver). Photograph of Dr. Jack Laver under the heading ‘Dr John Laver Kept Vichy Pilots in Air’

Five items photocopied on to one page.

6848A/260 Friday December 3, 1943 The Age. Picture of X-Ray unit being accepted by J.C. Laver on behalf of the Air Force.

Photocopy

6848A/261 1947 (Advertisements on reverse for May, 1947) Unknown Victorian country newspaper. ‘Flying Doctor Service boon to people of outback: Dr. J.C. Laver’s interesting Address’

Photocopy



6848A/262 Undated Tasmanian Newspaper. Handwritten note indicates that at least one of the items is from the Hobart Mercury. ‘Victorian Doctor to be New Royal Hospital Chief’ Referring to appointment of Dr J.C. Laver of Terang, Victoria to Superintendent of Royal Hobart Hospital. Photograph of group: Nursing staff of Royal Hobart Hospital farewell Dr. J.C. and Mrs Laver. ‘Hospital Tributes to Dr. Laver’ Royal Hobart Hospital Board record of appreciation to Dr. J.C. Laver. .


6848A/263 May 29, No year. Almost certainly Hobart Mercury. ‘Gift from his Staff’. Photograph of Dr. J.C. Laver and the medical registrar Dr. L.W. Knight.

Photocopy

6848A/264 October 17, 1952 Possibly the Melbourne Age. ‘Mothers Need more help’ Comments by Dr. J.C. Laver Medical Superintendent of the Women’s Hospital. Undated. ‘Long Fellow’ Refers to Dr. J.C. Laver’s height as five inches short of seven feet. Undated ‘Begins New Duties’ Dr. J.C. Laver (6ft 7 inches) photographed with 5ft 4inch staff member at Melbourne’s Women’s Hospital. Undated ‘Big Posts’ Announcement that Dr. John Laver had been appointed to the Women’s Hospoital, Melbourne. Note: John is not correct. J.C. Laver was named Jack.


6848A/265 June 28, 1957. The Sun, p3. ‘Flu won’t catch nurses napping’ Photograph shows Dr. J.C. Laver with nurses being inoculated.

Photocopy

6848A/266 September 2, 1972. The Age, p.3. ‘Former Flying Doctor attacks Oliphant over Flynn’ Has photograph of Dr. Jack Laver at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. On same page is article ‘Governor’s charge of racism stuns churchmen.’

Photocopy



Peter John Laver b. 1940, son of Jack Charles Laver.

6848A/267 Spring 1987. Iron Ships’– Vol. 7 No. 18, a BHP publication. ‘Welcome to our new General Manager’. Picture and profile of Mr. Peter J. Laver.

Photocopy

6848A/268 Undated newspaper, probably late 1980s. ‘China signs to buy manganese, iron’. Photograph of Chines Metallurgical Industry Minister, Peter Laver and WA Minerals and Energy Minister, David Parker. Port.

Photocopy

6848A/269 July, 1992. BHP Publication. Profile of Peter John Laver, Corporate General Manager External Affairs 1992.

Photocopy

6848A/270 September 20, 1996. Unidentified publication. Profile of Peter Laver, Group General Manager and Senior Vice-President, Environment, Safety & External Affairs at BHP Minerals. Port.

Photocopy

Michael Laver b.1943, son of Jack Charles Laver.

6848A/271 October 28, 1959. The Sun, p9. ‘Michael, 16, is Dux of Carey

Photocopy

Elizabeth Patricia Laver b.1911 6848A/272 September 4, 1950,

p22. Woman’s Day. ‘Hail and farewell to Elizabeth and Miss Laver.’ Item re Elizabeth beginning kindergarten teacher training. Undated, unknown Melbourne newspaper. ‘College secretary will go back as student’. Re Elizabeth beginning kindergarten teacher training. December 1953. Unknown Melbourne newspaper. ‘Heard the children calling.’ Consists of two items re Elizabeth’s graduation as a kindergarten teacher.

Three items photocopied on to one sheet

6848A/1125 Undated, but c.1931 ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’ re the Goldfields Comedy Company production of “The Middlewatch” in which ‘Betty’ Laver appeared.

6848A/1126 ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’ September 16, 1992, p.8. Copy of an obituary for Elizabeth ‘Daughter of Goldfields Pioneer dies’. Copy has had corrections made to it by Sheila.

Leonard Courtney Laver b.1917



6848A/473 Undated cutting. Appears to be ‘Kalgoorlie Miner’ Obituary – Warrant Officer L.C. Laver. (d.1943)

6848A/474 Undated cutting. Melbourne newspaper. In Memoriam On Active Service notice.

Frank Laver – brother of C.W. Laver 6848A/475 June 21, 1919. ‘The Australasian’.

Frank Laver and his brother A.E. Laver now at Port Darwin. Handwritten transcript.

6848A/476 March 8, 1988. ‘The Age’ Six top cricketers pull out of England tour. Article based on News from March 8, 1912.

1p photocopy

William A Laver – brother of C.W. Laver 6848A/477 Undated Victorian newspaper.

Kinglake National Park: Memorial to Professor Laver Unveiled.

6848A/478 Undated Victorian newspaper. Cairn for founder of National Park.

6848A/479 Unknown paper/magazine. Handwritten date: Friday, September 20, 1979. Bushwalking: The view is Grand. Author, Sandra Bardwell. Item about Kinglake National Park and Professor William Laver.

1p. photocopy

6848A/1127 Photocopy of extract from Australian Dictionary of Biography 1891-1939 for William Adolphus Laver, 1866-1940.

Alfred Edmund Laver – brother of C.W. Laver 6848A/1128 Photocopy of p.121, Cyclopedia of Victoria,

Vol.3.

Ralph Laver – brother of C.W. Laver 6848A/1129 Photocopy of page from ‘Who’s Who in

Australia’, 1927.

6848A/1130 Photocopy of pp142-143 ‘The Cyclopedia of Victoria’ entry for Laver Bros. & Co. Details of Ralph Laver and Frank Laver.

2p.

6848A/1131 Frank Laver – brother of C.W. Laver Photocopied page from a ‘catalogue of items in

M.C.C. Museum’, Melbourne. Covers Frank Laver’s cricket career.

LAVERTON 6848A/1064 1961 – Probably West Australian

One day like ‘Good Old Days Re Laverton Race Club

6848A/1065 Undated – ‘Here and Now’ article How Laverton put itself on the Map. Re Tourist Map showing topography and history



6848A/1066 Undated but c1975 – ‘Here and Now’ article The New Laverton by Athol ThomasRe back-to-Laverton weekend February 28-29 and March 1.

6848A/1067 Undated Outback town opens its doors to the flying machines. Re Weekend News-air BP Air Trial.

6848A/1068 Undated The first hint of a dying town: Janet Wainwright writes about the decision to suspend nickel mining near Laverton.

6848A/1069 Undated (Stamped 18 April, 1973) Another hey-day for old town. Re building of houses for Poseidon-Mt Windarra

Photocopy

6848A/1070 Undated (1979) Kalgoorlie Miner Educationists visit schools in North. Re conference entitled ‘New directions in rural education and visits to the north-eastern goldfields.

6848A/1071 Undated Kalgoorlie Miner Barrow bonus. Re Laverton High School fund raising barrowthon.

6848A/1072 Undated Kalgoorlie Miner Laverton opens appeal. Re Kampuchean disaster donation.

NOTES 6848A/480 An ‘On Active Service’ letter card addressed to

‘The Laver Children’ at Kanowna, sent by S. Taylor and C. Harvey of the 4th Btn. (W.A.) A.I.F. from Tel El Kebir thanking them for the parcel.

Folded paper Sgle sheet Writing very badly faded.

6848A/481 Note card from Anne and Arthur Lawley, 9 Seymour Street, Portman Square [Mayfair, London] sending Christmas greetings.

6848A/482 Letterhead of the Chelsea Copying Office [My Carter, principal] dated February 15, 1923. Note says ‘With very much love to Sheila from a very busy Aunty May’

6848A/483 Fortune teller type character reading for Sheila Eugenie Laver.

6848A/484 End of year note to Sheila from the mother of one of Sheila’s kindergarten pupils named Betty Joy.

6848A/485 Note from Leonard to Sheila with greetings for Christmas 1935-36.



6848A/486 Birthday note to Sheila from her sister Betty (Elizabeth)

Folded light card

6848A/487 A Christmas greeting to Elizabeth from her mother

Sml envelope

6848A/488 A 1951 New Year greeting note to Elizabeth from her mother.

PAINTINGS 6848A/489 A typed history by Sheila and Elizabeth of the

Gertrude Shearing painting ‘A view of the Golden Mile from the Boulder Race Course, Western Australia’, with pencilled notes added later when the picture had gone missing from Kalgoorlie. See also W.A. Newspaper cutting lists: June 20, 1979 p3. ‘Painting missing’ May 17, 1997 p13 ‘Painting proves a gem for buyer’

1p.

POEMS 6848A/490 ‘Ode to Sheila’: a 90th birthday tribute to Sheila

from her niece Elizabeth Malourie (nee Laver). Sheila has scribbled a note down the left column of the first page.

2p. handwritten

6848A/ PROGRAMMES 6848A/491 June 23, 1979

Laverton Racing Club, Winter meeting. 150th Year celebrations.

8p A5 size

6848A/492 November 8, 1988 Western Australian School of Mines Conference Dinner. (Programme & Menu)

4p A5 size

6848A/493 May 18, 1996 Kalgoorlie Primary School P & C Association Centenary Programme.

2p typed A4

6848A/494 May 18, 1996 Kalgoorlie Primary School Centenary Programme incl. the School Creed.

Grey card, printed in red and single fold to A5

6848A/495 March 26, 1998 Western Australian School of Mines, Prizes and Scholarships Presentation Ceremony. (Includes Dr & Mrs C Laver Memorial Prize)

8p A5 size green paper centre

RECEIPTS/DONATIONS



6848A/496 September 15, 1942. Receipt from Ralph Laver for money paid by Edith Beatrice Laver towards release of Flint Cottage

1p handwritten

6848A/497 January 23, 1951 Receipt from Diocese of Perth for donation to St. George’s College Memorial by Edith Laver

Receipt form

6848A/498 June 26, 1969 Acknowledgement from Holy Trinity Church, York of donation by Sheila and Elizabeth.

1p handwritten letter

6848A/499 November 30, 1971 Acknowledgement from Holy Trinity Anglican Church, East Melbourne of a generous gift by Sheila and Elizabeth.

1p. typescript

6848A/500 July 5, 1994 Acknowledgement from St. George’s College Foundation of a generous donation by Sheila.

1p typescript + envelope

6848A/501 September 18, 1996 Acknowledgement from Anglican Parish of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for a generous donation towards new Cathedral windows.

1p typescript

6848A/502 July 16, 1993 Acknowledgement from The Graduates Association of the Institute of Early Childhood Development, Kew, Victoria for a donation.

1p typescript

6848A/503 February 16, 1994 Acknowledgement from Eastern Goldfields Senior High School for donations of school memorabilia.

1p. typescript

6848A/504 December 21, 1998 Acknowledgement from Royal Western Australian Historical Society for donation of books for secondhand book sale.

1p typescript

6848A/505 May 14, 1987 Acknowledgment from W.A. School of Mines/ Curtin University of $2,000 donation by Elizabeth & Sheila towards an annual prize in memory of Dr. Laver.

1p typescript

6848A/506 April 1, 1993 Advice from W.A. School of Mines/Curtin University that Laver prize winner for 1992 was Colin Roberts.

1p typescript

6848A/507 February 1, 1994 Advice from W.A. School of Mines/Curtin University that Laver prize winner for 1993 was Robert Johnston.

1p typescript



6848A/508 February 28, 1995 Advice from W.A. School of Mines/Curtin University that Laver prize winner for1994 was Geoffrey Williams

1p typescript

6848A/509 March 5, 1996 Advice from W.A. School of Mines/Curtin University that Laver prize winner for 1995 was Truong Ngo.

1p typescript

6848A/510 November 3, 1986 to April 12, 1996 Eight letters from the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Queensland and W.A. Branch acknowledging receipt of memberships and donations. One receipt dated December 31, 1987 for $1,000 Patron donation. One Agenda for W.A., AGM, February 29, 1996 with a note by Sheila that she sent $100 [towards the purchase of a bronze bust of Dame Mary Durack.

9p. transcript + 1 Receipt

6848A/511 c.1993 to c.2000 Three letters, one certificate and one personal card from Unicef Australia thanking Sheila for donations.

3p typescript 1 certificate 1 folded card

6848A/512 April, 1993 Letter from Sheila to the Cancer Foundation sending a $2000 donation from the proceeds of the sale of 141 Collins Street. Letter mentions various family members who had died of cancer. July 8, 1994 to December 12, 1996 Nine letters from the Cancer Foundation, most of them thanking Sheila for donations. Undated Card from the Cancer Foundation thanking Sheila for a donation of 8 trees to a tree planting program.

1p handwritten copy + 8p typescript 1 memo slip + 1 card

6848A/513 May 31, 1994 to January 14, 1997 Two letters from Salvation Army, Kalgoorlie-Boulder thanking Sheila for donations.

2p typescript

6848A/514 March 16, 1993 Letter and receipt for $200 donated by Sheila to Silver Chain Nursing Association.

1p typescript + 1 receipt

6848A/515 July 12, 1993 Letter from Post Polio Network of W.A. Inc. thanking Sheila for her ‘generous’ donation.

1p. handwritten

6848A/516 September 16, 1994 to December 3, 1996 Seven thank-you letters from Christian Blind Mission International for donations sent by Sheila.

7p typescript + 3 Receipts



6848A/517 July 4, 1986 to October 13, 1995 Four letters acknowledging donations made by Sheila and Elizabeth to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Eastern Goldfields Division.

4p typescript + 2 Receipts

6848A/518 October 9, 1993 to November 7, 1994 Five letters acknowledging donations made by Sheila to the Protection of the Earth & Wildlife Association. Inc.

7p typescript + 1 Receipt

6848A/519 December 8, 1994 Thank you slip from the Sir Edward Dunlop Medical Research Foundation thanking Sheila for her donation.

1 handwritten slip

6848A/520 June 7, 1994 Acknowledgment from the Research & Assistance for Victims of Terminal Respiratory Diseases, for donation pledged by Sheila.

1p typescript

6848A/521 January 15, 1997 Acknowledgement from the Christmas Bowl & Ecumenical Friends Emergency Appeals for her gift to the 1996 Christmas Bowl Appeal. Lent 1997 Letter from Conference of Churches of WA re contributions to Christmas Bowl Appeal, with Sheila’s handwritten note on back re her intentions.

2p typescript

6848A/522 November 11, 1993 to September 9. 1996 Six letters from the Heart Foundation of W.A. thanking Sheila for her donations.

7p typescript

6848A/523 November 7, 1994 to July 29, 1997 Eight letters from the Australian Red Cross, Western Australia thanking Sheila for her support and her donations.

8p typescript

REFERENCES Letters of referral written by Goldfields

people as Sheila was preparing to move to Melbourne at the end of 1937 following the death of her father.

6848A/229 Edward, (Anglican) Bishop of Kalgoorlie. Handwritten letter on Bishopsbourne letterhead, October 4, 1937.

1p.

6848A/230 T.E. Brewis (Anglican) Rector of Kalgoorlie and Archdeacon of the Goldfields of W.A. Handwritten letter on St. John’s Cathedral Parish letterhead. November 23, 1937.

1p.

6848A/231 Typed reference from D.C. Hamilton, J.P. on the letterhead of S. Freedman & Co. of which he was the proprietor. November 17, 1937.

1p.



6848A/232 Handwritten letter of appreciation from Grace Cornelius, 56 Bourke Street, Kalgoorlie, mother of Robert, one of Sheila’s kindergarten pupils.

1p.

One school reference from 1929 , plus five letters of referral when Elizabeth was preparing to move to Melbourne at the end of 1937 following the death of her father, as below 6848A/233-238.

6848A/233 Typed reference from A.J. Irvine, headmaster Eastern Goldfields High School, Kalgoorlie. December 18, 1929.

1p. Page in very poor condition.

6848A/234 Edward, (Anglican) Bishop of Kalgoorlie. Handwritten letter on Bishopsbourne letterhead, October 4, 1937.

1p.

6848A/235 Handwritten letter of appreciation from her employer, Edwin A. Jensen, Public Accountant. November 20, 1937.

1p.

6848A/236 T.E. Brewis (Anglican) Rector of Kalgoorlie and Archdeacon of the Goldfields of W.A. Handwritten letter on St. John’s Cathedral Parish letterhead. November 23, 1937.

1p.

6848A/237 W.R.P. Marmion, Kalgoorlie Electric Power & Lighting Corporation. Reference on company letterhead.

1p.

6848A/238 Mrs. Hazel Marmion, wife of W.R.P. Marmion, handwritten reference.

1p.

REPORTS Elizabeth Patricia Laver, b.1911 6848A/239 Handwritten school report. Betty Laver, 9 yrs.

Standard IIa, December 1920. School not named, but would be Kalgoorlie Central School.

Small piece of pad paper.

6848A/240 Handwritten school report. Betty Laver, 10 yrs, Standard IIIa, December 1921. School not named, but would be Kalgoorlie Central School

½ sheet of pad paper

6848A/241 Australian Music Examination Board. Report sheet for Elizabeth Laver, student of Miss Phillips, 18 Cohn’s Buildings, Kalgoorlie. Grade III undated, but c.mid 1920s.

1p. report sheet.

6848A/242 Australian Music Examination Board. Report sheet for Elizabeth Laver, student of Mrs. R. Spriggs, 4 Semaphore Chambers, Kalgoorlie, Grade IV undated, but c.mid 1920s.

1p. report sheet.

6848A/243 Australian Music Examination Board. Report sheet for Elizabeth Laver, student of Miss Pickering, Grade V, undated, but c.mid 1920s.

1p. report sheet.

Leonard Courtney Laver, b.1917 6848A/524 June, 1924

Kalgoorlie Infants State School, Std. 1B 1p. report sheet



6848A/525 December, 1924 Kalgoorlie Infants State School, Std, 1B

1p. report sheet

6848A/526 June, 1929 Kalgoorlie Central School, Std. VI

1p. report sheet

6848A/527 1930, First term Eastern Goldfields High School,1st Year

1p. report sheet

6848A/528 1930, Second term Eastern Goldfields High School, 1st Year

1p. report sheet

6848A/529 1930, Third term Eastern Goldfields High School, 1B

1p. report sheet

6848A/530 1931, First term Eastern Goldfields High School, IIB

1p. report sheet

6848A/531 1932, First term Eastern Goldfields High School, IIIB

1p. report sheet

6848A/532 1933, Third term Eastern Goldfields High School, IV

1p. report sheet

6848A/533 December 16, 1938 Telegram sent from Perth to Melbourne ‘Passed exam with distinction’, Love Leonard

Telegram

SPEECHES 6848A/534 Address on the occasion of the unveiling of the

Miners’ Monument, Boulder, August 25, 1984 by K.F. (Keith) Parry. Sent to Sheila and Elizabeth by W.B. (Bruce) Gardner of Western Mining Corporation.

6848A/535 This number not used. TELEGRAMS 849A/9 n.d.

To Dr Battye from Laverton Original & copy

Four telegrams sent as Mrs Laver and her daughters moved from Kalgoorlie to Melbourne in 1937.

6848A/1057 November 22, 1937 Kalgoorlie: To Miss Laver, Brookman Street from Barbara. Pencilled on reverse: 24 Hamersley, Subiaco.

Plain Telegram

6848A/1058 December 02, 1937 Kalgoorlie: To Miss S. Laver, S.S. Manoora Fremantle from Ella. ‘Ans’

Social Telegram with coloured illustrated letterhead

6848A/1059 December 02, 1937 Kalgoorlie. To Miss E.P. Laver, Passenger Manoora, Fremantle from Edwin (& Mary) ‘Ans’

Social Telegram as desc. above



6848A/1060 December 02, 1937 Perth: To Mrs Laver, c/o ‘Manoora’ Fremantle from Phyll & Allan.

Social Telegram as desc. above

TYPESCRIPTS 849A/10 n.d.

Reminiscences of pioneering by Dr Laver Original & copy

NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES MAY BE FOUND IN NEWSPAPERS HELD IN THE BATTYE LIBRARY

HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Mining: News & Notes; The ‘Hit or Miss’ seven miles north of Celebration. Option secured by Dr. Laver &Mr Rutter Clarke of Melbourne.

Kalgoorlie Miner November 25, 1919 p.4

A man of many parts – Dr CW Laver of the ‘Fields – in the ‘Roaring Days’

Daily News August 24, 1932

The Doctor’s Story (Item of News)

Kalgoorlie Miner September 7, 1934.

As they were – and are: Dr. CW Laver. One of a series of prominent citizens.

Daily News December 7, 1934

The early coaching Days: extract from a paper read at the WA Historical Society by Mr JE Stevens.

Kalgoorlie Miner August 10, 1935

‘On the Kalgoorlie Stage.’ Photograph: L-R Betty Laver and Blanche McGowan in the Goldfields Repertory Club’s recent production of “Square Pegs”

Western Mail December 1, 1932 p.27

Congratulations: a word from Dr. Laver

Coolgardie Miner April 19, 1935.

“She stoops to conquer”. Mentions Successful Repertory Club Production (Betty Laver played the part of

Kalgoorlie Miner August 12th, 1935



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Kate Hardcastle.) Brilliant Doctor had firm faith in Goldfields.

Daily News May 15, 1937

Dr Charles Laver Dead

Kalgoorlie Miner May 15, 1937

Many mourners at funeral of Dr. C.W. Laver


The late Dr. Laver : A glowing tribute by WJ Reside.


Goldfields Pioneer – Death of Dr CW Laver (Portrait)

West Australian May 15, 1937

Mining Medico Passes – Dr Charlie Laver (Portrait)

Sunday Times? May 16, 1937

In Memoriam notice inserted by wife & family

Kalgoorlie Miner May 14, 1938?

Death Notice inserted by Architectural Association WA.

West Australian

May 15, 1937

Charlie Laver – a poem by E.G. Murphy

Sunday Times May 16, 1937

Funeral Notices (family, RSL, EG Highland Pipe Band, Kalgoorlie Lawn Tennis Club)

Kalgoorlie Miner

May 15, 1937.

A Notable Goldfielder – the passing of Dr Laver. By H.E.B.

Goldfields Observer

May 16, 1937

Goldfields Pioneer’s Death – large crowd attends funeral.

West Australian? May 16, 1937

Doctor’s unfinished book.

Sunday Times May 23, 1937

Vale Dr CW Laver

Mirror May 15, 1937

Kalgoorlie Roads Board mark of respect to the late Mr WR Close and to Dr Charles Laver

Kalgoorlie Miner

May 19, 1937

Pioneer Prospector : Memorial to Phillip Saunders. Letter

Kalgoorlie Miner February 15, 1937.



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER from the WA Historical Society to the Editor. Pioneer Prospector : The Late Phillip Saunders : Dedication of Memorial (Detailed report of ceremony at Kalgoorlie cemetery)

Kalgoorlie Miner April 9, 1937

It’s the North’s first nugget. (Phillip Saunders find) Incl. photograph of the nugget.

West Australian June 5, 1986 p.38

Letter to the editor from FM Read regarding the pronunciation of Laverton, WA.

West Australian December 11, 1950

Death Notice for Edith Beatrice (Cissie) Laver, sister of A.L. Attwell, York

West Australian October 24, 1951 p.16

Death Notices (4) for Edith Beatrice Laver d. 20 Oct, 1951


Death of Mrs. Edith Laver (Obituary)


Death Notice for Edith Beatrice Laver d.20 Oct, 1951

West Australian November 3, 1951 p.20

A Pioneer’s Widow Dies (Obituary for E.B. Laver)

West Australia November 3, 1951 p.6

Into the Silence: Obituary for Edith Beatrice Laver

The Bulletin November 14, 1951 p.23

Early Kalgoorlie Doctors, incl. Charles William Laver

610.9 COH A history of Medicine in Western Australia

Pub. 1965 pp. 95-97

Gold proved a boom to Laverton.

The Black Swan July, 1977 pp8-9

Laverton photograph showing trees planted by aborigines

West Australian (Review)

November, 1977 p.45

Minister has Encounter with History (Meeting between Cyril Rushton and Dorothy Laver)

Kalgoorlie Miner December 3, 1977

Dr. Laver’s daughters invited to ball. Laverton WAY’79 Ball.

Kalgoorlie Miner March 30, 1979 Front page

Signs of a new life for West Australian June 19, 1979



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Windarra. Hopes high for early Windarra reopening.

Kalgoorlie Miner June 19, 1979

Laverton Weights (Horse races at Laverton, incl. Dr. Laver Handicap and Craigiemore Handicap.


Around the Stables, incl. Laverton racing club.

Kalgoorlie Miner June 20, 1979 p.14

Big weekend at Laverton WAY 79 celebrations


School of Mines graduates with Dr. I.O. Jones


Painting missing Shearing painting donated to Kalgoorlie by Sheila and Elizabeth Laver unable to be located. See also Item 6848A/489


Laverton keeps bouncing back; Racecourse to be upgraded; Two sisters return. Also, pics of students at Laverton High School, and residents showing aboriginal artifacts and paintings for sale .


Laverton shire persists on Tourist Road (through Warburton and Blackstone Ranges)


Celebration at Laverton a success


Laverton celebrates

West Australian June 26, 1979

Leonora trained Wilella scores good win at Laverton Races




HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Don Leahy, Freeman of Laverton


Taking stock of Aboriginality by Zoltan Kovacs

West Australian July 13, 1979

Around the Stables, incl. race meetings at Laverton and Leonora.

Kalgoorlie Miner November 14, 1979

Photograph of Sheila and Elizabeth Laver presenting photographs of the Laverton Hospital to Secretary, Graeme Leverington.

Kalgoorlie Miner November 23, 1979

Pioneers of Laverton. Incl. two photographs taken at Laverton Hospital.

Kalgoorlie Miner November 27, 1979.

A Child Missing. Rodney Pearson lost in bush July 22, 1928. Dr. Laver involved in rescue.

West Australian December 18, 1979 p.66

It’s not only gold that glitters. Donald Dyke takes a brief look at Laverton, where gold was once the prize.

West Australian September 8, 1981 p.48

A Peer at Home. A picture of Sir John and Lady Forrest, pictured with Dr. Charles Laver.

Daily News July 27, 1982 p.5

Leahy talks of golden days for Laverton.

Kalgoorlie Miner July 31, 1985 p.2

Help for the pupils. An aboriginal community liaison worker for the Laverton District High School.


Pioneer family of the ‘Fields. (Obituary for Dr. Jack Laver) NB: Picture is incorrectly captioned Dr. Charles Laver. It should read Dr. Jack Laver.

Kalgoorlie Miner January 16, 1986. p.2

Celebrating five months. The Kalgoorlie Miner August 14, 1986



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER RFDS Cessna 424 “Laverton”. Charles Laver – a true optimist.Feature article.


Carers Lives are a labour of love.” Ports. Features Elizabeth’s care for Sheila

Kalgoorlie Miner

November 13, 1991 p.8

Memorial for gold mining ancestors. Don and Nell Charlwood to erect memorial for Neal and James East, Laverton pioneers and explorers.

Kalgoorlie Miner September 8, 1993

Death Notices (3) for Elizabeth Laver, d. September 7, 1992.

Kalgoorlie Miner September 12, 1992 p.24

Death Notices (3) for Elizabeth Laver, d. September 7, 1992


Funeral Notice for Elizabeth Laver, d. September 7, 1992


Death Notices (3) for Elizabeth Laver, d. September 7, 1992


Funeral Notice for Elizabeth Laver, d. September 7, 1992

Kalgoorlie Miner September 17, 1992

Bereavement Notice: Thanks and appreciation from Sheila for support following Elizabeth’s death.


In Memoriam: In Memory of Elizabeth (inserted by Sheila)


Miss Laver reflects on a long life. Interview by Faye Jones with Sheila Laver. Port.

Goldfields Magazine

December 9, 1993 p.6-7.

‘Kal Cent’ celebrates 100 years. Kalgoorlie Central School – birthday cake cut by former student Sheila Laver.

Kalgoorlie Miner May 20, 1996 P.1 and p.6

Tribute to a ‘super optimist’. Written by Terry Laver 60 years after Dr. Laver’s death.

Kalgoorlie Miner May 17, 1997 p.13 and p.16

Painting proves a gem for buyer. Missing Laver picture painted by Miss Gertrude

Kalgoorlie Miner May 17, 1997 p.13



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Shearing of the Golden Mile from the Boulder Race Course. Picture with article shows Sheila Laver and Dr. Mal Hodsdon. See also Item 6848A/489…. Guiding spirit lives on in Goldfields. Features portrait of Mrs Laver, Goldfields District Commissioner from 1927 to 1937.

Kalgoorlie Miner August 30, 1997 P 11

St. John Ambulance – now paid for. Letter sent to Laverton by Miss Sheila Laver on May 10, 1998 enclosing donation towards Ambulance fund.

The Sturt Pea July, 1998 issue p.11

Laverton Shire will honour town stalwart. Report that Laverton Shire Council had instituted an annual citizen award, to be known as the Sheila Laver Award. NB: Picture used was taken from an earlier K.M. article (May 17, 1997 p13) and does not relate to this article. NB: Shire article incorrectly refers to Sheila as grand-daughter.

Kalgoorlie Miner

August 28, 1998

Sheila ‘pleased as punch’. Presentation to Sheila of Citizenship Award and medallion by Laverton Shire Councillor, Sue Long. Port.

Kalgoorlie Miner, October 23, 1998 p.3

Miss Sheila Laver – a Gentlewoman of our Time

The Sturt Pea November, 1998 issue p.3.

On the heritage trail at Windarra. (Thirty years after discovery)

Kalgoorlie Miner December 19, 1998 p. 11

Laverton gears up for centenary. Has picture of members of the Centenary Committee.

Kalgoorlie Miner March 19, 1999 p. 8



HEADING/KEYWORDS NEWSPAPER TITLE DATE/PAGE NUMBER Workshop to discuss desert acquaculture plan. Re workshop to be held in Laverton.

Kalgoorlie Miner April 9, 1999 p.7

Station officially opened. Re Laverton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s new station.

Kalgoorlie Miner April 9, 1999 p.7

Death notice for Sheila Laver from Tess & Barrie Thomson


Death notices for Sheila Laver from Shire of Laverton, Lorraine & Harvey Whait and Eastern Goldfields Historical Society.

Kalgoorlie Miner July 24, 1999, p.70

Funeral notice for Sheila Laver Kalgoorlie Miner July 24, 1999, p.70 & July 27, 1999, p.15

Death notices for Sheila Laver from her nieces and nephews.

Kalgoorlie Miner West Australian

July 27, 1999, p.15 July 27, 1999, p.50

Death notice for Sheila Laver from her friend Beverley.

Kalgoorlie Miner July 27, 1999, p.15

Sheila Laver – last of a pioneering family (Obituary)


Sheila Laver: last link to our Pioneering Past. Article by Tess Thomson marking the death of Sheila Laver. Ports

Kalgoorlie Miner: Goldfields Esperance Magazine liftout.

August 14, 1999 p.1&4

Long trek for statue of Laverton’s founder. Esperance artist Chris Seimer delivers state of Charles Laver to Laverton.


100 years of Laverton. Program of Events for weekend celebrations.


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