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Letter from Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ, St Mary's, Invercargill, New Zealand to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the finances of the New Zealand Mission and expressing his opinion on working in New Zealand.

Copy of a letter from Bishop Patrick Moran, Dunedin, New Zealand to Fr Aloysius Sturzo SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning Fr Thomas McEnroe SJ and the withdrawal of all Jesuit Fathers from New Zealand. Remarks that abandoning the Mission would be a 'calamity'. Continues 'I cannot expect you to permit Fr McEnroe to remain here alone and I there fore propose you should send some one of your Fathers to work with him in Invercargill...'

Letter from Bishop Daniel Murphy, Hobart Town, Tasmania to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (Superior of the Mission) concerning the introduction of the Jesuit Fathers into Tasmania and the establishment of a college.

Letters from Fr Dominic V. Connell SJ to the Irish Fr Provincial. Includes a letter giving his opinion about the creation of a Vice-Province of the Society in Australia (26 June 1925, 1p).

A file containing copy extracts from letters to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the question of Australia becoming a Vice-Province.

Letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ, Manresa, William and Queen Street, Norwood, Adelaide to Fr Superior (Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ) concerning the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province or not.

Letter from Gibbs, Bright and Co., Melbourne, Australia to Fr Oliver Daly SJ, Hawthorn, Melbourne concerning the cost of a fare to Australia by their company.

Consultors letter from Fr Matthew Egan SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to the Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the creation of a Vice-Province and the shortage of men. Refers to the Novitiate and advises that a Juniorate should be established.

Letter from Fr Jerry M. MurphySJ, Newman College, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning the Australian Status and the question of Australia becoming a Vice-Province.

Letter from Fr Francis O'Brien SJ (Rector), St Aloysius College, Milson's Point, Sydney to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ concerning Mr William Hughes, a member of the St Aloysius College Community, the question of whether Australia should become a Vice-Province, a retreat he gave in Brisbane during which the Archbishop (Dr Duhig) referred to the Society's refusal of his invitation to open a college in Brisbane. Refers finally to the possibility of a college in New Zealand.

A file of letters from Fr John Fahy SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 19 March 1931-25 August 1939) to Irish Fr Provincial Laurence Kieran SJ. Includes a letter referring to a visit to the Hong Kong Mission. Remarks 'Your men are doing glorious work there I had expected great things; the reality surpassed my expectations. That will become a first class mission.' (25 February 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to plans for a retreat house and scholasticate at Sydney. Refers to the Archbishop of Perth and his desire for the Jesuit fathers to build a college in Perth. Remarks '...he wishes to get the Jesuits into his diocese. It does not seem to have occurred to him that the people of Perth would be expected to support any Jesuit Fathers who work there. So we exchange letters on this question of filthy lucre.' (1 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter expressing his thanks to Fr Kieran SJ for writing about the Australian Jesuits studying in Ireland. Remarks '...I am most grateful for your interest in them and your care of them. Other Provincials never write about our men: all we get is the bill and the exam results...' Refers to his own position as Provincial of the Vice-Province. Remarks 'Yes, our period of office is drawing to a close...I long for the day... Boys oh Boys, think of it: no more "relationes", no more triennial papers, no more elenchi, no more building, no more administratio temporalis, no more...peace perfect peace.' (21 April 1937, 2pp). Includes a letter referring to the proposed opening of a scholasticate in January 1938 (25 October 1938, 1p).

A file of letters from Fr John Meagher SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 25 August 1939-1 October 1947) to Irish Fr Provincial (John R. MacMahon SJ and Thomas Byrne). Includes a letter referring to an offer by the Apostolic Delegate to take a minor seminary in New Zealand in 1947. Asks if four or five young priests could be sent out. Remarks 'We have offers of work from practically every Bishop in Australia and must refuse for want of men. Our recruiting is bad and I really don't know what to do to remedy the trouble.' (10 November 1945, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a request by Fr Dan O'Connell SJ for Fr Richard Ingram SJ to help with his work in the Riverview Observatory. (18 March 1946, 1p). Includes a number of letters concerning Fr Cooney and his ill health. Includes a letter remarking 'He (Fr Cooney) wants to return to Hong Kong in September but I think you realise his return there would probably settle his chances of ever doing any more work...I think that Fr Cooney will never be really fit to return to Hong Kong (15 May 1946, 1p). Includes a letter referring to proposals to open colleges in Adelaide and Brisbane. Remarks due to the shortage of Jesuit Fathers that this is impossible. (27 June 1946, 1p).

A file of letters from Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Vice-Provincial of the Vice-Province 1 October 1947-1 November 1950) to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Byrne SJ. Includes a letter asking Fr Provincial to send out experienced Missioners., remarks 'We need subjects so much and we are not known in spite of the years we have been in the Commonwealth (6 February 1948, 1p). Includes a letter referring to a promise made to the Archbishop of Adelaide to staff the new University College in 1950. Remarks 'I see that Fr Fergal McGrath SJ is in USA on loan. Could Your Reverence possibly lend us Father McGrath for a few years to give the Adelaide University College a start - and a good one too?' (7 February 1949, 1p). Includes a letter thanking Fr Provincial for his congratulations following Australia's elevation to the status of Province. Remarks 'Please God all our fond hopes may be realised so that we shall have the vocations and support to keep going all our commitments.' (7 November 1950, 1p).

Letter from Fr John McEncroe to Rev. R. Healy concerning the administration of St John's College. Remarks that the fellows of the College have 'expressed their 'unanimous' wish and desire to procure, if possible, a member of your Society for this important office'.

Hand-written index/precis to the Australia collection, 1835-1903. It is not known who prepared this precis (perhaps Fr James Rabbitte SJ, check handwriting).

Fr Henry Johnston SJ and F. J. Sheed at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia.

Group photograph at Canisius College, Werribee, Australia, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ (Rector) and John Fahy (Australian Jesuit Provincial). Printed by Harringtons.

Plan showing the first class accommodation on the SS Wakool. Includes notes by Fr John Ryan SJ advising which are the best cabins to secure.

Half a postcard, depicting Henry Johnston in the Wicklow mountains with Fr Hal King SJ and Fr Patrick Joy SJ of the Irish Province of the Society, visiting a cottage.

Photograph of ordination at St Mary’s, North Sydney, featuring Fr Henry Johnston SJ with Eris O'Brien, then auxiliary bishop in Sydney and Dr Hugh Ryan, Bishop of Townsville with Fr Austin Kelly SJ (Australian Provincial, and scholastics following behind. Taken by The Leciagraphy Co, Pty. Ltd, Sydney.

Postcard sent by ‘E.F.R.’, Edward Frank Ryan, Clongowes Wood College, County Kildare to Fr Henry Johnston SJ at St Stanislaus’ College, Tullamore, Kingscounty (County Offaly), planning a day trip depending on the weather.

Photograph of a group of students in Melbourne with Fr Patrick McCurtin SJ (front row, centre) and Mr Patrick O'Mara SJ, scholastic (front row, right).

Group photograph at St Francis Xavier’s College, Kew, Melbourne, featuring Mr Patrick O'Mara SJ, scholastic (front row, left).

Document by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Mission Superior, on donations for churches and parishes made by Dr Vaughan, Archbishop of Sydney.

Letter from J.P. Hall, solicitor, 100 George Street, Limerick, to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ in Riverview, Sydney, Australia. Reports on his efforts to sell an unnamed property (Cecil Street premises), which later burned down. Offers to send over the money received from the insurance claim, and asks Fr Dalton to decide on a course of action in relation to the damaged property.

Document which briefly outlines the history of the beginnings of missions in Australia, Hong Kong and Northern Rhodesia.

Letter from Fr John S. Bourke SJ, St Patrick's College, East Melbourne to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ, Dublin, Ireland concerning news from Australia. Expresses concern over Fr Patrick Tighe's landing in Australia. Remarks 'consumptives are not admitted nowadays and three who came as far as Fremantle with us were turned back there.'

Map of the sea journey from Ireland to Australia, via the Cape of Good Hope.

Photograph of Xavier College Community, Melbourne. Names are given on attached photocopied sheet taken from ‘The Australian Dictionary of Jesuit Biography’, 2006, p114.

Photographic album by Sidney Riley Studios, Queen Street, Brisbane on views of St Ignatius' Church, Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia opened by his grace Dr James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane, 18 May 1930. Includes photographs of Sir James Duhig, Archbishop of Brisbane and the interior and exterior of St. Ignatius' Church, Toowong, Brisbane. Two of the early Jesuits at Toowong were Frs Richard Murphy and Robert Little.

Booklets entitled 'Problems which Christ alone can solve: IV The flame of passion V. The tyranny of pain' (1925); 'The Inspiration of the Bible' (1945) and ‘The Great Quest and Other Papers’ by Fr Albert Power SJ.

Booklet entitled 'The Catholic Church and Medical Science' by Fr James O'Dwyer SJ

Series of articles bound into book format concerning the history of the Jesuit mission to Australia:

• 'The Woodstock Letters'. Vol. XXXVII. No. 3 'The Society of Jesus in Australia' pp303-318; Vol. XXXVIII. No. 1 pp1-9; Vol. XXXVIII. No. 2 pp161-176; Vol. XXXVIII. ? pp341-349; Vol. XXXIX. No. 2 pp145-160; Vol. XXXIX. No. 3 pp304-318; Vol. XL. No. 1 pp1-16; Vol. XL. No. 2 pp145-160; Vol. XL. No. 3 pp274-288; Vol. XLI. No. 1 pp1-6;

• catalogue of the Adelaide residence of the Australian Mission (1862; 1869-1870; 1874; 1877; 1880; 1886; 1889) and the Australian Mission (1887; 1893; 1902; 1912);

• contemporary newspaper clippings of Jesuit houses in Australia;

• copy of 'Edmund Campion’s History of Ireland' by the Rev. John Hungerford Pollen SJ with an inscription to Fr John Conmee SJ by J. H. Pollen SJ reprinted from ‘The Month’, December, 1905, and February, 1906.

• articles by Fr Matthew Devitt SJ on 'Summerhill, County Meath and its neighbourhood', published in Kildare Archaeological Society;

• 'Irish University Education: A plea for Fair Play' by Fr William Delany SJ (1904);

• 'Brief memoir of Fr Patrick Duffy SJ' (1904);

• 'The Annual Report of the Apostolic School of Ireland' (Society of Jesus) 1884-1885, 1886, 1895;

• extracts from the diary of Mungret College (1884-1885);

• copy letters from Rev. F. Ronan to the Fathers and Students of Mungret College during the journey through the United States (September 1884- Christmas 1885).

Copies of articles (taken from catalogue/souvenir) concerning the history of the Jesuit mission to Australia (1871-1964). Includes note from Fr Stephen Redmond SJ to Tom (20 July 1991).

Photographs relating to Australia, taken from Clongowes Wood College. Inlcudes:

• the Jesuit community at Riverview, Sydney, Australia (1890-1891). Includes 2nd from left, seated, Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior of the Mission [1894]-[1917];

• ordination of Rev. Leonard Dew (+1931), Missionary of the Sacred Heart, April 1929, at the Jesuit run-diocesan seminary, Corpus Xti College, Melbourne, Australia. Includes seated, 1st from left, Fr Robert Peterson SJ; 3rd from left, Fr Henry Johnston SJ; Third from right, seated, next to Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Fr Albert Power SJ By C. J. Fraser Photo, Melbourne.

• unknown photograph, maybe in Australia c[1900-1930], but looks Italian.

Letter from Thomas Cook and Son, Tourist, Steamship and Forwarding Agents, Bankers etc., 118 Grafton Street, Dublin to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Gardiner Street, Dublin concerning the suspension of sailings through the Suez Canal.

Photograph of unknown Jesuit standing on a bridge in a park, and the reverse photograph depicts the [St Ignatius' College Football Team] in three rows (rugby). The oval shaped football has the initial S.I.C.F.C.

A file of copy letters from Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Nolan SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin to the Presiding Officer, Passport Department, Ministry of National Service, Victoria Street, London SW seeking passports for Frs Thomas J Moore, John Nerney and Albert Power to travel to Australia.

Particulars of Jesuits in Australia for the emigration Office, Australia House, London.

Letter from the Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to [ ] concerning two fathers setting out from Ireland to establish the Australian Mission (Fr William Kelly SJ and Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ). Refers to Fr Therry's brother in Cork who has agreed to co-operate in anyway so that the Jesuit fathers may secure their bequest.

Handwritten account of the sale of property of the late John Lannigan, who in his will left to St Ignatius Church, his property in Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne which consisted of four houses, two shops and two cottages. It appears there was some difficulty with the sale.

Sketch of a two-story building with tower - may be St Patrick's College, East Melbourne (1854-1968).

Maps of North Sydney and Mosman (Robinson Street Directory) with Jesuit properties marked in red: St Aloysius College, Lavender Bay Church and residence, St Mary’s, Loyola.

Map of the 'centre part of the ‘City of Sydney’ which is rapidly growing all round the various inlets of the bay'. Jesuit involvement is marked - Our House (Albion Street); St. John’s (University); Lavender Bay church and St Fr. Xavier are signposted to the north.

Copy of abstract of title of property known as ‘Ellangowan’ situated in the old village of Stepney within the municipality of St Peter’s, Adelaide. A notice concerning the laying of the foundation stone of the school. Refers to the transfer of the estate to Manresa Society Incorporated of Norwood. Document sent by E. M. Heuzenroder to Fr John Ryan SJ, St Ignatius, Richmond, Australia. Includes leaflet promoting the laying of the foundation stone of the school church of the Holy Name, Ellangown, St. Peter’s.

A file relating to Duntryleague, Orange, a property belonging to the Dalton family and the location of the new Novitiate. Includes: handwritten letter from Fr John S Bourke, St Patrick's College SJ, Grey Street, East Melbourne, to Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ on issues such as: school results; vocations; the community spirit at St Patrick's College, ‘a happy family’; finances; the Archbishop of Melbourne and his wish for a reception for the Papal Legate; the choice of a new novitiate - give a trial to Dalton Estate, Duntryleague, Orange, New South Wales…the Bishop of Bathurst refused us permission to go to Orange ,'Now I think we should sell the property. Whatever sentimental reasons there may have been for holding it to please the Dalton's - must now I think be overruled.' (2 December 1928, 6pp). Includes typewritten account of the Dalton Estate by Fr Sullivan (14 March 1929) and handcoloured map of Duntryleague, Orange, New South Wales (the Dalton property).

Letter from John Cooke, Wellington, New South Wales to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Superior of the Mission, expressing a desire to join the Society of Jesus. Includes note from Fr Dalton SJ to Fr Provincial concerning John Cooke's letter.

Letter from Thomas Walsh, Catholic Clergyman, Westport, New Zealand to Fr James Dalton SJ, Superior of the Mission, Melbourne expressing a wish to join the Society of Jesus. Seeks Fr Dalton's advice.

Letter from Denis Walsh, Bishop's House, Goulburn to Fr Joseph Dalton SJ, Superior of the Mission, expressing an interest in joining the Society of Jesus.

A file containing Litterae Annuae (annual letters) of the Australian Mission.

Copy letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ to Father General Peter Beckx SJ concerning the Australian Mission.

Times of masses held at North Shore, [Sydney].

Ground plan and first floor plan of Hawthorn College, Melbourne, by T. A. Kelly, architect, Melbourne.

Plan of Kensington, Norwood, East Adelaide and the eastern suburbs, showing the location of the Jesuit residence, church and school.

Map showing the location of Sevenhill, South Australia.

Article concerning the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St Aloysius Church, Sevenhills published in The Southern Cross.

Letter from Josef Polk SJ, St Aloysius College, Sevenhills, Australia to Fr [ ] concerning St Patrick's, Melbourne. Offers advice on various matters relating to the school.

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.

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.

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.

Rough sketch of land at Kew and the college building (St Francis Xavier).

Copy of a letter from Irish Fr Provincial Edmund O'Reilly SJ, Milltown Park, Dublin to the Bishop of Melbourne, James Alipius Goold, concerning the arrival of Frs Lentaigne and Kelly in Australia in order '...to take preliminary steps for the establishment of our Society in Melbourne.'

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).

Notice from the Rector of Xavier College, Kew to parents and guardians concerning a change to the three term system in the college.

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).

Status Habitualis for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew, Melbourne, detailing income and expenditure, assets and liabilities for 1885-1886 and 1892.

Letter from Fr James Cleary SJ, St Francis Xavier's College. Kew, Melbourne to Irish Fr Provincial Thomas Browne SJ, as Consultor for the college. Describes the progress of the college.

Letter from Cardinal Verga to Irish Fr Provincial Timothy Kenny SJ concerning a special faculty for St Francis Xavier's College, Kew.

Handwritten list of feasts of St Aloysius College, Sydney (first class and second class feasts).

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.

Report on St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney by Fr Joseph Dalton SJ.

A file containing the list of names of those attending St Ignatius College and the prize list for the college. These were sent to the Editor of the Clongownian.

Copy letter from the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Father General Peter Beckx SJ, Rome, Italy concerning the Australian Mission and his visit to Australia.

School journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (vol. 1 no. ix).

Programme of events for the S. Ignatius College Rowing Club (thirteenth) annual regatta.

Public examination results of the junior university examinations, St Ignatius College, Riverview.

Official document from Father General appointing Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ as Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview.

Letter from Fr Jeremiah Sullivan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney to Fr Thomas Wheeler SJ concerning the voyage to Australia and news from Riverview. Refers to retreats given by Fr Edward Sydes and Fr Tom Walsh. Remarks '...(they) are Sydney's great rival preachers...(Fr Walsh) is to give a retreat to the St. Vincent de Paul Society this week and is styled on their posters and handbills as "one of the most attractive and eloquent of the younger Jesuits" '.

Notice issued by the Rector of St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sydney, Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ to parents and guardians concerning fees.

Circular letter issued by Fr Thomas Gartlan SJ, St Ignatius College, Riverview seeking donations from parents of past pupils in support of Australia Day to honour those who were killed during the war. Includes honor roll.

Copy of school journal from St Ignatius' College, Riverview, Sydney entitled 'Our Alma Mater' (no. 46).

Two copies of memoranda and statements regarding the Parochial District of Lavender Bay North drawn up by Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior of the Mission, from documents and papers preserved in the archives of the Society, October 1907.

Letter from Christopher Nulty SJ, St Aloysius College, North Sydney to Fr Daly concerning news from St Aloysius College and general details about the Australian Mission.

A file of letters from the Superior of the Australian Mission Fr Joseph Lentaigne SJ, St Patrick's College, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia to Fr Daniel Jones SJ (Socius) concerning the Australian Mission and the work being carried out.

Letter from C.J> Kaye, Town and Country Estate Agent, 84½ Pitt Street, Sydney to Fr Aloysius McCurtin SJ, St Aloysius College, North Sydney concerning a property called Ardcross. The property was offered to Fr McCurtin who did not purchase.

Letter from C. G. Hepburn, Consulting Engineer, Gladstone Chambers, 90 Pitt Street, Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ, St Aloysius College, Milson's Point concerning proposed additions to the Stella Maris (Milson's Point) Church, North Sydney.

Map showing Richmond Parish with notes attached by Fr John Ryan SJ.

Copy letter from Fr Edward Corish SJ, St Mary's, North Sydney to Fr John Ryan SJ, Superior, concerning the purchase of property for the new school.

Form letter allocating money to the Australian Mission.

Notes concerning the finances of St Aloysius.

Draft cable from Irish Fr Provincial John Fahy SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin 2 to the Australian Mission concerning the finances of one of the colleges.

Rough financial accounts for various houses in Australia.

Financial status of St. Mary's, North Sydney.

Letter from Fr William Hughes SJ to Irish Fr Provincial concerning the financial situation of the church and house in Richmond.

Many Jesuit Provinces had missions in China before 1926 when the Vicar Apostolic of Hong Kong, Fr Henry Valtorta (1883-1953), invited the Irish Jesuits to his vicariate. In October 1926, Frs George Byrne (1879-1962) and John Neary (1889-1983) left Dublin for Hong Kong, which became a Mission for the Irish Province. They were joined, in early 1927, by Fr Daniel Finn (1886-1936) from Australia and later by Frs Richard Gallagher (1887-1960), Patrick Joy (1892-1970) and Daniel MacDonald (1891-1957).

The initial work of the mission concentrated in Hong Kong, with some teaching in Canton and Macao. Their works involved: reviving the Catholic journal, ‘The Rock’; the opening of a hostel (Ricci Hall) for Chinese Catholic students at the University of Hong Kong (1929-); their involvement in the Regional Seminary, Aberdeen, Hong Kong (1931-1964), Wah Yan College, Hong Kong (1932-) and Wah Yan College, Kowloon (1952-). Some lecturing occurred in the university, in areas such as archaeology, education, engineering, and geography. In Canton, Frs Michael Saul (1884-1932) and Joseph McCullough (1892-1932) died from cholera. Hong Kong was under Japanese occupation 1941 - 1945. The Irish Jesuits organised a school for refugees from Hong Kong in Macao and the Regional Seminary was also moved to Macao. Wah Yan College was closed in 1941 and reopened in 1945. Fr Thomas Ryan’s account “Jesuits under Fire in the siege of Hong Kong 1941” deals fully with this time.

After World War Two, the Irish Jesuits established a language school, student centre and parish in Canton. They were expelled by the Communists in [1953]. Wah Yan College grew and developed and further works included the foundation of a university hostel at Kingsmead Hall, Singapore and at Xavier Hall, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Other works of note that Irish Jesuits had a hand in establishing and running in Hong Kong include: the Hong Kong Housing Society (1938); Wah Yan Relief Association (1938); Shoeshine Boys Club (1952-1962); the Credit Union Movement (1962); Rehabilitation Centre for the Handicapped (1962); Catholic Marriage Advisory Council (1963); Road Safety Association for Schools (1964); Industrial Relations Institute (1968); Chinese Opera in English (1960s); Fisherman’s Children School (1960s) and Welfare for Police in the Training School. In 1966, Hong Kong became a Jesuit Vice-Province and in 1985, the Province of Macau-Hong Kong was established. Today, Hong Kong is a unit within the Chinese Jesuit Province.

Over a hundred Irish Jesuits have served in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and Singapore - 30 of whom are buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hong Kong and two in mainland China.

Typed copy of the petition sent by the Society of Jesus in Portugal to the Pope seeking his approval for the foundation of a school run by the Society of Jesus in Hong Kong.

Account sheet of income and expenditure relating to building work carried out in the Chinese mission.

A file of medical reports for candidates for the Chinese mission.

Status of the Hong Kong Mission.

Photographs of Hong Kong missionaries. Most of the individuals are identified. Inlcudes a letter from Br E Connolly, Secretaritus Missionum, Borgo S. Spirito, Roma, Italy to Fr John Coyne SJ, St Francis Xavier's, Upper Gardiner Street, Dublin enclosing a list of photograph in their archives of missionaries on the Hong Kong mision.

Includes photograph of visit of Fr General Pedro Arrupe SJ to Wah Yan College