Correspondence files

Full description

These records include files which relate to individuals; therefore, written approval from the Department of Aboriginal Affairs must be obtained before access can be granted. These files pertain to such matters as: reports on conditions of reserves; case histories of ex-wards of the Board; acquisitions of land - purchase and construction of houses; repair and maintenance of properties; tenancies; home loans; education grants; exemption applications (permits to drink); and social and financial aid to Aborigines. Files relating to general administrative matters are also included. Many files contain maps and plans from the Government Architect's office; other files include black and white prints. The exemption applications usually contain photographs of the applicants. The files have been re-boxed since they were originally transferred as archives. At that time it was discovered that the connections between some files had been lost; in other cases single sheets or parts had become separated from their original files. Correspondence in these categories is located in 8/2754.1 (1945 and 1949 registered files) and in 8/3045 (which includes files and papers dating from 1938). In addition, a sample of silk screen printing, c.1964, which was attached to file C19981 in 8/2971.1 has been extracted and placed at SR Document No.177. This sample is a three colour design (red, yellow and blue), on linen, of a rural scene and has printed on it the words "Greetings from Kempsey". (8/2754A-3045, SR Document No.177). 511 boxes, 1 document. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.