Report on the mission in Australia
- IE IJA MSSN/AUST/23
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- [1925]
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Report on the mission in Australia written by the Superior of the Mission Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Report on the mission in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Report on the mission in Australia written by the Superior of the Mission Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ.
Sullivan, Jeremiah, 1877-1960, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Cardinal Patrick Moran, Archbishop of Sydney, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney to Fr James Colgan SJ (Fr Superior), Manresa, Hawthorn concerning the boundary between St Mary's Parish and Chatswood.
Moran, Patrick Francis, 1830-1911, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney
Copies of the St Patrick's College Gazette
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file containing copies of The St. Patrick's College Gazette. The Gazette was produced on behalf of the members of the college debating association.
St Patrick's College, East Melbourne, 1854-1968
Ground plan and first floor plan of Hawthorn College, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Ground plan and first floor plan of Hawthorn College, Melbourne, by T. A. Kelly, architect, Melbourne.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular letter from Fr E Nolan SJ, Treasurer, St Patrick's College, Melbourne requesting financial help in order to build a church of the Immaculate Conception in Melbourne.
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Eustace Boylan SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ concerning proposed changes to St Patrick's College. Includes the plans of the proposed changes.
Boylan, Eustace, 1869-1953, Jesuit priest
Results of examinations from St Patrick's College, Melbourne and St Francis Xavier College, Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Printed notices of results of examinations from St Patrick's College, Melbourne for pupils matriculated and passing the Civil Service and St Francis Xavier College, Kew for pupils matriculated and passing the Civil Service (1883) (2 copies), and results of the Senior and Junior public examinations at Xavier College, Kew (December 1913).
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Rough sketch of land at Kew and the college building
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Rough sketch of land at Kew and the college building (St Francis Xavier).
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Notice concerning a change to the three term system in Xavier College, Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Notice from the Rector of Xavier College, Kew to parents and guardians concerning a change to the three term system in the college.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of copy correspondence between Joseph Winter, owner of the Advocate (a Catholic publication) and Fr Nolan SJ concerning a paragraph about St Francis Xavier College in the paper. A note concerning the correspondence by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ remarks 'Fr Nolan's language is not only very uncharitable and unjustifiable it is also a "libel" - Winter appeals to me for redress. I intend requesting Fr Nolan to "withdraw" the expressions.' (nd, 1p).
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Cardinal Verga to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning a special faculty for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew.
Verga, Isidoro, 1832-1899, Cardinal
Status Habitualis for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Status Habitualis for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne, detailing income and expenditure, assets and liabilities for 1885-1886 and 1892.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, Superior of the Mission, St Ignatius Novitiate, Richmond, Melbourne to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning the extension to the college building at St Ignatius, Melbourne.
Sturzo, Aloysius,1826-1908, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Map showing Richmond Parish with notes attached by Fr John Ryan SJ.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Account for the Melbourne Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Account for the Melbourne Mission, total receipts and expenses in Australia, '3 students and one teacher were fed daily'.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Letter from Fr William Hughes SJ concerning the finances of the church and house in Richmond
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr William Hughes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the financial situation of the church and house in Richmond.
Hughes, William, 1841-1902, Jesuit priest
Account statements for the Australian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of general account statements for the Australian Mission.
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
Cancellation of the loan to the Jesuit Fathers for the college at Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Duffy Wilkinson, 69 Chancery Lane, Melbourne to Messrs Arnold, Fooks and Chadwick concerning the cancellation of the loan to the Jesuit Fathers for the college at Kew.
Wilkinson, Duffy
Balance sheets for the Australian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of balance sheets for the following:
Richmond Residence
Richmond Parish
Sevenhill Residence
Sevenhill Parish
Norwood Residence
Norwood Parish
St Patrick's College, Melbourne
Xavier College, Kew
Hawthorn Parish
Hawthorn Residence
Riverview College, Sydney
St Aloysius College, North Sydney
Loyola College, Sydney
Irish Jesuit Mission to Australia, 1865-1931
History of St Francis Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
History of St Francis Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne.
Xavier College, Melbourne, Australia, 1878-
Historia Domus for the Hawthorn Residence
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Historia Domus for the Hawthorn Residence.
Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia, 1869-
Historia Domus for St Patrick's College, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Historia Domus for St Patrick's College, Melbourne.
St Patrick's College, East Melbourne, 1854-1968
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John Forrest, Rector, St John's College, University of Sydney to Fr James Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission), Melbourne concerning the will of Archdeacon McEncroe in which he made provisions for a Jesuit to be appointed to the Chair of Logic and Theology in St John's College, University of Sydney. Includes a copy of a letter sent by Fr Dalton SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ concerning the matter.
Forrest, John 1820–1883, Catholic priest and college rector
Marriage ceremony performed by Fr Edward Nolan SJ and a misunderstanding that arose
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr John Hoyne, relating to a marriage ceremony (Flanagan) performed by Fr Edward Nolan SJ and a misunderstanding that arose as a result between the priests of the city and the Jesuit Fathers.
Hoyne, John, priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning St Patrick's College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ concerning St Patrick's College, the number of boys attending the school, results of examinations and the community.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ describing New Zealand
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ. Includes letters concerning matters in the college at Kew (9 November 1881 - 29 April 1882, 3 items). Includes a letter describing his visit to New Zealand and the journey from Hokitika to Greymouth. Remarks: 'Those who have seen the European Alps say that the Southern Alps of N. Zealand are quite equal to them for grandeur. The scenery too is most varied...The roads over the mountains are cut out of the rock and the precipices hundreds of feet deep along which they run make many a stout heart quail.' (1May [ ], 4pp). Includes a letter concerning his visit to Greymouth, New Zealand. Remarks '...(it) is the most stirring town on the west coast and I believe the most so in N.Z. for its size. A new rush broke out about two months ago...There are 'tis said a thousand Irish there.' (6 May [ ], 4pp).
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Kilda House to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ concerning the community and college at St Kilda.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, St Kilda House to Fr Thomas Cahill SJ concerning the plans for a new school and temporary church at St Kilda.
Dalton, Joseph, 1817-1905, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ concerning the Rectorship's of St Patrick's and Kew
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ, concerning the Rectorship's of St. Patrick's and Kew.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ concerning the appointment of Rector at St Patrick's College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the appointment of Rector at St Patrick's College.
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy letter from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Brown SJ to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning a dispute between Richmond Parish and the Melbourne Colleges. Sets out his instructions as to how the dispute should be settled based on the wishes of the late Archbishop.
Brown, Thomas P, 1845-1915, Jesuit priest
Letter from Br Francis Atchinson SJ concerning his renunciation prior to taking his last vows
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Br Francis Atchinson SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning his renunciation prior to taking his last vows.
Atchison, Francis, 1849-1911, Jesuit brother
Letters from Fr Edward Sydes SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ discussing Jesuit wills
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Fr Edward Sydes SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ. Includes a letter discussing wills of Jesuits with specific reference to members of the Society in Australia.
Sydes, Edward J, 1863-1918, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from Fr Thomas Claffey SJ concerning Fr Colgan's illness and death
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Thomas Claffey SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning Fr James Colgan's illness and death.
Claffey, Thomas, 1853-1931, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ concerning Fr James Colgan's operation
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr James Colgan's operation.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's brother
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond to Fr John Ryan SJ concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's brother who is experiencing financial difficulties. Remarks that £1,000 was left to Fr Hearn by his mother and that this should not be forgotten.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ to Fr Michael Dooley SJ concerning the holding of a consultation
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, (Rector), St Francis Xavier's College, Kew to Fr Michael Dooley SJ, Consultor concerning the holding of a consultation. Remarks that he is aware of the need for a Consultor's meeting but that he has not had time to do so.
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Consultor's letters from Fr Augustus Fleury SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Consultor's letters from Fr Augustine Fleury SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning the communities at St Ignatius, Melbourne and Sevenhill.
Fleury, Augustin, 1855-1931, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning the Austro-Hungarian Mission in Australia and the possibility of unifying the two Missions.
Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Dr Thomas Carr, D.D., Archbishop of Melbourne, St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne to Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) asking Fr Ryan to spare a priest to become a chaplain for the expeditionary forces.
Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Leaflet for a requiem service for dead soldiers at St Patrick's Cathedral, Melbourne. Sermon given by Fr William Lockington SJ.
Article concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's return from the war
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photocopy of article published in the Richmond Guardian concerning Fr Joseph Hearn's return from the war and a speech he delivered in St Ignatius hall to mark the occasion.
The Richmond Guardian, newspaper
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the various meetings and discussions that took place between Fr John Ryan SJ (Superior of the Mission) and Dr Mannix concerning the administration of Newman College by the Society of Jesus. Includes typed diary entries of Fr Ryan; a letter from Fr Ryan to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning one of these meetings. Remarks 'It was one of the most difficult tasks I ever had to deal with. I have never met a more exacting man in driving a bargain.' (14 October 1917, 2pp).
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Ryan, John, 1849-1922, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Circular letter from Archbishop D. Mannix, St. Mary's 'Star of the sea', West Melbourne concerning the establishment of a Catholic college within the University of Melbourne.
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Mannix, Daniel, 1864-1963, Archbishop of Melbourne
Examinations for entrance scholarships for Newman College, University of Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Details on the examinations for entrance scholarships for Newman College, University of Melbourne, starting Monday, 19 November 1917.
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Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to the agreement between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne and the Society of Jesus and the administration of Newman College by the Society. Includes letters from Fr Albert Power SJ, Rector of Newman College to Irish Fr Provincial, Frs Martin Maher and William Lockington, and correspondence between Dr Daniel Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne to the Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ.
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Nolan, Thomas V, 1867-1941, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr William Keane SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning Melbourne University
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Copy of a letter from Fr William Keane SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning University of Melbourne and matriculation.
Keane, William, 1885-1960, Jesuit priest
Letters from Mr Louis Loughnan SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning his voyage to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Mr Louis G. Loughnan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia and seeking permission to smoke.
Loughnan, Louis G, 1889-1951, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning selling St Aloysius College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning a consultation on the issue of selling St Aloysius College and the establishment of a residence in Adelaide.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Edward Nolan SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne to [ ] concerning a paper he had drawn up, before leaving Ireland, to make arrangements for the payment of debts. Remarks that the paper has gone astray. Asks for a donation towards the building of the church of the Immaculate Conception.
Nolan, Edward, 1826-1893, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Francis Murphy SJ concerning St Patrick's College, Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr F Murphy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning St Patrick's College, Melbourne.
Murphy, Francis, 1814-1898, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Christopher Nulty SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter describing the voyage to Australia (7 April 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the possible closure of St. Aloysius College, Sydney. Describes the finances of the college and academic life. Expresses his opinion on what should be done. (5 February 1900, 4pp)
Nulty, Christopher, 1838-1914, Jesuit priest
Part of a letter from [ ], Geelong, concerning the accounts of Richmond College
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Part of a letter from [ ], Geelong to Fr N Walshe, S.J. concerning his work in Australia and the accounts of Richmond College.
Letters from Fr Michael J Watson SJ to irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Michael J Watson SJ to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter describing the voyage to Australia. Remarks 'I wish you could have seen Fr Nulty, S.J. at the end of our voyage. He allowed his beard to grow, as indeed did Father Hughes and myself but Father Nulty's grew to a surprising degree and presented a bushy and fierce appearance. How imposing he looked as he walked about the deck...' (10 April 1873, 4pp). Includes letters written as a Consultor for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew. Includes a letter remarking that Fr Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) wishes to transfer the Novitiate to Kew (4 January 1886, 4pp).
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Michael Dooley SJ, St. Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ Includes a letter referring to the finances of St. Francis Xavier's College. Expresses his concern over the debts that have accumulated. Remarks that the Archbishop has opened a new High School and appears to have lost confidence in St. Francis Xavier's College. Refers to Fr Therry's estate and remarks that it has been sold off '...and what has become of the money, I can't say.' Concludes that a debt of £20,000 has accumulated. (3 July 1881, 4pp).
Dooley, Michael, 1850-1922, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from J. A. Hoare, Novitiate of the Christian Brothers, Belvidere House, Drumcondra to Fr Nicholas Walsh SJ concerning a letter he received from the Brother Director of one of their houses in Melbourne referring to the Bishop's decision that until the needs of Melbourne had been addressed he would not sanction the opening of another house in his diocese (i.e. Richmond).
Hoare, J. A.
Letter from Fr [ ] SJ on board the ship 'City of Santiago' and arrival in Melbourne
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr [ ] SJ on board the ship 'City of Santiago', Lat. 44° S, Long. 102° E and St. Ignatius, Richmond to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and his arrival in Australia.
Letters from Fr James Kennedy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial relating to various matters in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letter from Fr James Kennedy SJ to Irish Fr Provincial relating to various matters in Australia including his concern over the finances of the Australian Mission. Remarks that money has been managed 'with very little order'. (8 April 1885, 9pp).
Kennedy, James, 1841-1918, former Jesuit priest
Letter from Mr James Power SJ concerning specimens he collected (shells and geological material)
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr James Power SJ, Riverview, Australia to Irish Fr Provincial James Tuite SJ concerning specimens he collected (shells and geological material) and arranged in display cases in St Kilda's. Remarks that it was always his intention to send the specimens to Kalksburg. Remarks that he was told he could not remove any of the specimens from St Kilda's. Goes on to describe how Fr Dalton's authority is treated in Australia.
Power, James, 1852-1884, Jesuit priest
Diary kept by Fr Edward Murphy SJ during the voyage to Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Diary kept by Fr Edward Murphy SJ during the voyage to Australia. Includes a covering letter from Fr Murphy, Richmond, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Thomas Brown SJ explaining that Fr Sturzo SJ encouraged him to keep the diary and he wishes Fr Provincial to have the account of the journey. Remarks 'On the whole Australia is a delightful mission and what so many object to namely the sea voyage out is positive pleasure - I never enjoyed six weeks more in my life than the "life on the ocean wave" '.
Murphy, Edward, 1829-1886, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Martin Jacques SJ, St Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne, Australia to Fr Thomas Brown SJ concerning his voyage to Australia.
Jacques, Martin, 1835-1890, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Joseph Hearn SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond to Irish Fr Provincial Patrick Keating SJ concerning an invitation to accept the Adelaide Mission.
Hearn, Joseph, 1854-1941, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr David Gallery SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr David Gallery SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial James Murphy SJ. Includes a letter asking to be recalled to Ireland. Remarks 'My standard is different from the standard adopted here and I do not feel justified on "levelling down". Neither have I much hope of being able to raise the body to mine.' (18 November 1902, 12pp).
Gallery, David, 1849-1934, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Thomas P Brown SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas P Brown SJ (Mission Superior, 14 June 1908-9 April 1913) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission and community matters in the various houses. Includes a letter written from St. Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne referring to the Archbishop's decision to cut off the Greenwich district from the North Sydney district he assigned to the Society of Jesus. 'This invasion was a surprise to many who fondly believed that H.E. had promised not to cut off the Greenwich district provided we kept a Father at Loyola to attend to it. This condition was fulfilled.' (25 January 1911, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr Pigot SJ and his trip to see also London. Remarks that Fr Pigot hopes to visit seismographic stations in Europe, and Japan 'What he hopes to gain by the tour it is not easy for an outsider to determine. He knows as much about seismographs as any of his contemporaries and the difference between one instrument and another finds a parallel, it seems to me, in tweedledum and tweedledee' (6 September 1911, 4pp). Includes notes from a meeting held at Richmond, Melbourne to discuss the possibility of closing one or more of the Australian Colleges (15 July 1912, 2pp).
Brown, Thomas P, 1845-1915, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Hugh Pidcock SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Hugh Pidcock SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Conmee SJ concerning the college and Fr James O'Dwyer's success as Rector of the College. Refers to the financial position of Xavier College.
Pidcock, Hugh, 1839-1919, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr George Kelly SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr George Kelly SJ, St Mary's, North Sydney and Manresa, Hawthorn Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission.
Kelly, George, 1847-1934, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr James Colgan SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr James Colgan SJ to Irish Fr Provincials concerning the Australian Mission [and his return home].
Colgan, James E, 1849-1915, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Jospeh Hearn SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Jospeh Hearn SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Australian Mission.
Hearn, Joseph, 1854-1941, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Denis Manning SJ, St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Denis Manning SJ, St. Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes letters referring to the election of a new superior of the mission (18 September 1911 & 8 January 1913, 2 items) and other matters raised at consultations.
Manning, Denis, 1848-1924, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Timothy Kenny SJ, St Patrick's College, E. Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the college and community at St. Patrick's.
Kenny, Timothy J, 1843-1917, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Michael J. Watson SJ, Australian Messenger of the Sacred Heart, St. Patrick's College, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter referring to the Irish Monthly and encouraging its continuance and advising how it should be run (15 October 1912, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to property in Athlone bequeathed him by his sister and the selling of this property (25 November 1913, 3pp).
Watson, Michael J, 1845-1931, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Thomas Anthony Walsh SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas Anthony Walsh SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his work in Australia.
Walsh, Thomas Anthony, 1877-1952, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Robert J. Little SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Robert J. Little SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his work at St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney and subsequent move to St Patrick's College, Melbourne.
Little, Robert J, 1865-1933, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Patrick Tighe SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the voyage to Australia, his work in Australia and his work as a chaplain in the First World War. Includes a letter concerning his appointment to the new Novitiate and remarks that he is not pleased and that he feels himself unfit for the role (16 June 1914, 4pp). Includes a letter describing his work in Egypt. Remarks 'The war is truly terrible but it has opened the gates of Heaven to many of those killed in battle and it is drawing countless hearts to God - this is the universal experience of the chaplains.' Continues '...my health continues quite robust...I have got quite accustomed to the sleeping bag on the floor...' (2 March 1916, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to his departure from Egypt. Refers to the 1916 Rising in Ireland. Remarks '...what a terrible time you have had in Dublin recently...it seems inconceivable that there could have been such a widespread movement without the knowledge of the authorities.' Continues '...what a drain on the Province and Mission the war is proving and yet how necessary the chaplains are...' (25 May 1916, 2pp).
Tighe, Patrick, 1866-1920, Jesuit, priest, chaplain and missionary
Letters from Mr William Keane SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letters from Mr William Keane SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his theology course.
Keane, William, 1885-1960, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr Thomas Shuley SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ seeking permission to smoke.
Shuley, Thomas, 1884-1965, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Peter Dwyer SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes letters written during his voyage to Australia aboard the RMS "Osterley" ([ ] - 31 August 1915, 4 items).
Dwyer, Peter, 1879-1945, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning personal issues and chaplaincy
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr William Gwynn SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning the Australian Mission. Includes a letter wondering whether he should go to the front. Remarks that he is too old for the trenches. (28 December 1915, 5pp). Includes a letter concerning his problems with drink and his desire to put his problems behind him and continue with his religious life and work assigned to him (30 May 1918, 19pp). Includes a letter concerning his appointment as chaplain for continuous service with Australian troops going to the front. Remarks that he is very pleased with his appointment (15 July 1918, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to his arrival back in Australia and his new position doing parish work at St. Mary's, North Sydney. Remarks 'I have charge of the Men's sodality...meantime I am awaiting demobilisation...' (25 October 1919, 4pp). Includes a letter announcing his arrival in London and remarks how glad he is to be home. Remarks that he wishes to arrange receipt of his war bonus with the authorities before he leaves London for Dublin. (10 January 1920, 2pp).
Gwynn, William, 1865-1950, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from G. F. A. Jones, Solicitor, 47 Queen Street, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning a power of attorney from Fr Arthur J. Little SJ to Fr Nolan.
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Dominic Kelly SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his arrival in Australia and his work at the college.
Kelly, Dominic, 1873-1952, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ. Includes a letter advising that the terms offered by Dr Mannix (Archbishop of Melbourne) for Newman College should be accepted (15 October 1917, 1p). Includes letters referring to the opening of Studley Hall, a preparatory school for Xavier College (22 April 1920 - 28 June 1920, 3pp).
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Gerard Corr SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ concerning his voyage to Australia in a troop carrier called SS "Somali". Describes the voyage and conditions on board.
Corr, Gerald F, 1875-1941, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Telegram from Fr Joseph Brennan SJ to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas V. Nolan SJ asking permission to open a preparatory study hall (Studley) at Xavier College.
Brennan, Joseph A, 1867-1945, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr William Hackett SJ, Xavier College, Kew, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ thanking him for his telegram on the occasion of his jubilee. Refers to his work as assistant to Catholic Action.
Hackett, William, 1878-1954, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr John Stephen Bourke SJ, Manresa, Hawthorn, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the possibility of Fr Sydney Lennon SJ being made available for work in Australia.
Bourke, John Stephen, 1876-1969, Jesuit priest
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial concerning the Australian Status
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Albert Power SJ to Irish Provincial Fr John R. MacMahon SJ concerning the Australian Status.
Power, Albert, 1870-1948, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Mr John Monahan SJ, Loyola, Watsonia, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning general news from Australia including the major villa taken on Phillip Island off the South Coast of Victoria. Refers to the new status.
Monahan, John, 1920-1993, Jesuit priest
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from Fr Michael Morrison SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria to Irish Provincial Fr Thomas Byrne SJ concerning his change of address and the change of address of his next-of-kin.
Morrison, Michael, 1908-1973, Jesuit priest and chaplain
Letters from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his life and work in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr Thomas Cahill SJ (Superior of the Mission 1872-79) to Irish Fr Provincial concerning his life and work in Australia. Includes a letter written from Macao, China concerning the expulsion of the Society from the colony due '...to the hostility of a newly appointed Administrator of the diocese. He's the chief author of a new code of rules for his seminary one of which excludes foreigners.' Continues '...I am to go to Australia.' (20 July 1871, 4pp) Includes a letter referring to the laying of the foundation stone of St Francis Xavier, Melbourne on 8 December 1872. Refers to the passing of the Education Bill. Remarks 'The Bill establishes compulsory free and secular education Catholics cannot therefor accept it...' (2 January 1873, 6pp). Includes a letter confirming his appointment as acting superior of St Patrick's College (21 May 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter concerning the provision of education for the poor and the possibility of the Christian Brothers and the Sacred Heart Sisters establishing such schools in the Richmond Mission (10 September 1873, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to the erection of a wooden house at Kew to establish a school for the sixty Catholic children in Kew (10 August 1874, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to the building of Kew College. Remarks that work has been stopped because the tenders were far higher than expected. Refers to the opening of St John's College in Sydney. Remarks '(The)...college was opened with great eclat by Dr. Vaughan last week. This college under him will be a formidable rival.' (19 April 1875, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to Fr Dalton and a story concerning him and his endeavours on the part of two children whom he promised (to their dying Mother) to see reared as Catholics. Remarks that the incident has attracted a lot of publicity and that a question will be asked in Parliament on the subject. (12 July 1875, 4pp). Includes a letter referring to Dr Moran, Bishop of Dunedin, New Zealand and his invitation to the Society to set up a college at Dunedin (14 November 1876, 3pp). Includes a letter referring to a meeting with the recently appointed Archbishop of Sydney who offered an invitation to the Society to establish a Mission in Sydney (10 March 1877, 7pp).
Cahill, Thomas, 1827-1908, Jesuit priest
Letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file of letters from Fr William G. Lockington SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the Mission in Australia. Includes a letter written on board the "Resaro" between Naples and Palermo concerning his success at obtaining two Italian Fathers for the parish of Richmond during a visit to Italy. (nd, 4pp). Includes a letter seeking permission to secure extra ground adjoining St. James' Church in Richmond (23 December 1914, 2pp). Includes a letter summarising points raised at meetings discussing the management of Newman College and the appointment of a Rector. Remarks that Dr. Mannix would like to see Fr Albert Power SJ appointed to the position. Refers to Fr Michael Colman SJ and the problems he is causing for the mission. Remarks that he was the source of much concern while serving as a Military Chaplain. (29 May 1918, 6pp). Includes a letter referring to the purchase of a Catholic paper 'The Advocate' by Dr Mannix. Remarks that the Archbishop (of Melbourne) wishes a Jesuit to become the editor and manager (10 January 1919, 3pp). Includes a report on the Juniorate in Australia by Fr Lockington (23 September 1919, 10pp). Includes a letter referring to the Irish-Australasian Convention to be held in Australia. Remarks that approximately 200,000 people are expected (29 October [1919], 1p). Includes a letter referring to an offer of St. Leo's University to the Jesuits by Dr Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane. (19 November 1919, 3pp). Includes letters concerning the possibility of Australia becoming an independent mission. Remarks 'There is a very strong feeling of love for Ireland among ours out here and regrets would be keen if a separation came about. Of course all realize that with growth such is the natural course of things but I for one would always be in favour of sending Ours to Ireland for theology. This is a Protestant country with a Protestant atmosphere and a breath of the Catholic atmosphere of Ireland is the best antidote to that I know.' ([1] February 1923, 2pp & 5 October 1924, 4pp).
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Name of Fr William Hogan's next of kin and death notice for Fr Dermot Hogan SJ for the Irish newspapers .
Words and music to two songs composed by Fr William Saul SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr William Saul SJ. Includes the words and music to two songs composed by Fr Saul SJ entitled 'Galway Lullaby' and 'Youth Carol'.
Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Note naming Fr Patrick Stephenson's next of kin.
Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ on alcohol
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Text of a lecture delivered by Fr William Lockington SJ entitled 'Sacred Heart Temperance Crusade. Cause of the Drink Evil' published in 'The Advocate'.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Letter from Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Letter from William Garrigan, Society for the Propagation of Faith, Archdiocese of Philadelphia concerning the publication of Fr William Lockington's speech [at the Missionary Congress].
Text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Photocopy of text of a speech by Fr William Lockington SJ marking the anniversary of the declaration of War published in 'The Advocate'.
Lockington, William, 1871-1948, Jesuit priest
Material relating to Mr William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to a scholastic, William Tucker SJ, his poor health and his unsuitability for the Society. Includes a letter from Fr John Ryan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Melbourne to Fr Charles Farley SJ concerning Mr Tucker's expenses at the sanatorium. (18 November 1918, 1p).
Tucker, William J, 1888-, former Jesuit scholastic
Material relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Jeremiah Hogan SJ. Includes documents relating to his ill health (TB), his move from Hong Kong to Australia and his death in Australia.
Hogan, Jeremiah J, 1903-1986, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr John Meagher SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
Announcements of the deaths of Fr John Meagher SJ, and of Fr Martin Wallace SJ.
Meagher, John, 1895-1972, Jesuit priest
Material concerning Fr Desmond Durnin SJ
Part of Irish Jesuit Missions
A file relating to Fr Desmond Durnin SJ. Includes a list of his next of kin.
Durnin, Desmond P, 1907-1982, Jesuit priest