This deposit contains papers relating to the Hamlyn-Harris family's time in Undine Bay, Vanuatu (New Hebrides).
Papers include land titles, maps, land sale and lease documents, employee documentation, legal documentation and correspondence, financial records including import/export records, family and business correspondence, a patent application for a cocoanut extraction device (1950-1951) and correspondence from the New Hebrides condominium authorities. The deposit includes official invitations and programs for events run by the condominium ambassadors including visits from members of the British Royal Family from 1969-1978. There are certificates for prizes awarded at the Port Vila Agricultural Show in 1973 and 1977.
There are a selection of official communications from authorities during WWII (1939-1946) relating to the impact of the war in the area. There are four copies of the Corsair Courier newsletter from Feb to Mar 1944.
There are papers relating to the independence of Vanuatu in 1980 including pamphlets, election candidate flyers and the program for the Independence celebrations held 26-30 Jul 1980. There are two copies of the 'Constitution of the Republic of the New Hebrides'.
There is a copy of an ANU research paper entitled 'Post-Independence Vanuatu: The Politics of Land' by Dr. A.D. Ward from a seminar in 1982.
There are copies of newsletters including Voice of Vanuatu (1980-1981), Voice of the New Hebrides (1979), New Hebrides News (1973-1978), British Newsletter (1971), Tam Tam (31 Oct 1980), Philatelic Bulletin (Jan 1973), New Hebrides nakamal (1973), Australian Friends of Vanuatu (1989), nasiko (1980) and a selection of newspaper clippings from Australian and Vanuata.

Nos. 39-40, 23-30 Aug 1980; Nos. 41-44, 6-26 Sep 1980; Nos. 45-47, 3-17 Oct 1980; No. 50, 7 Nov 1980; Nos. 52-53, 21-27 Nov 1980; Nos. 54-57, 5-19 Dec 1980; Nos. 58-60, 9-23 Jan 1981; Nos. 63-65, 13-27 Feb 1981; Nos. 66-69, 6-27 Mar 1981; Nos. 70-73, 3-24 Apr 1981; Nos. 74-75, 1-8 May 1981; No. 78, 29 May 1981; Nos. 79-82, 5-26 Jun 1981; No. 80, Yacht special; Nos. 83-87, 3-24 Jul 1981; Nos. 88-91, 7-28 Aug 1981.

No. 1, 1 Dec 1979; No. 2, 8 Dec 1979; No. 3, 15 Dec 1979.

Various publications, newsletters and pamphlets.
Includes British Newsletter - Supplement 30 Sep 1969, Visit by Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Kent; 30 Mar 1971, 20 Apr 1971, 29 Jun 1971; New Hebrides News (No. 4, 18 Dec 1973; No. 9, 12 Mar 1974; No. 11, 9 Apr 1974; No. 32, 25 Apr 1975; No. 43, 24 Nov 1975; No. 89, 10 Dec 1977; No. 107, 26 Aug 1978); New Hebrides nakamal (No. 37, Dec 1973); Philatelic Bulletin No. 30 (No. 30, Jan 1973); Natatok Blong Efate (Efate Proverb) newsletter (date unknown); New Hebrides Weekly Magazine nasiko (No. 11, 9 May 1980); Tam Tam No. 15 newspaper - Opening of Parliament edition (No. 15, 31 Oct 1980); A Touch of Australian Enterprise. The Vanuatu Experience. Pamphlet published by International Development Action (1982); Dr. A.D. Ward (1982) 'Post-Independence Vanuatu: The Politics of Land' (26 Oct 1982); Nitutu. Agrikalja Sensas No 20 (1983); Australian Friends of Vanuatu Newsletter 1/89 (No. 1, Feb 1989).

The clippings are from the following publications: The National Times (12 May 1979), The Pacific Islands Monthly (19 Jun 1931), Daily Telegraph (14 Jan 1960), The Sun (18 Feb 1952), The Sydney Morning Herald (20 Dec 1971, 16 Nov 1979, 19 Nov 1979, 29 Sep 1980), Sydney Telegraph (23 Nov 1979), The Guardian (17 Jul 1973), The Pacific Islands Monthly (Feb 1981 - photocopy). Topics covered include: Vanuatu independence, tax haven boom, horserace track list, falling price of copra, political unrest, trade shipping routes. Includes clippings of individual articles with no provenance.

A collection of papers and publications relating to the independence of New Hebrides and the formation of the Republic of Vanuatu. Papers include a political candidate letters from various individuals sent via mail to landowners, 'Union of the Communities of the New Hebrides' pamphlets, newsletters and programmes, Vanua-Aku Pati booklets documenting proposed governing rules (1977, 1979), two copies of the Constitution of the Republic of the New Hebrides (1979), Land Reform (Rural Alienated Land Order 1980 including information paper for applicants and a blank application form for a Certificate (1980), a booklet on the New Hebrides condominium including an overview of the geography, climate, history, government and population, A program for the Independence celebrations held between 26 Jul - 2 Aug 1980, a program for the Independence Day ceremony on 30 July 1980.

A collection of invitations for events hosted by the New Hebrides condominium authorities and various businesses or clubs. Includes invitations to receptions for visit of the Duke and Duchess of Kent (8-10 Sep 1969), the Duke of Edinburgh (1971), cocktails hosted by the British Residency and French Residency, opening of the Vila Golf Club House (28 Sep 1969) and a wedding invitation (24 Nov 1978).
Royal Visit to the Condominium of the New Hebrides Programme 1974. A programme for the royal visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness the Princess Anne, Mrs Mark Phillips, an Captain Phillips.
Agricultural Show prizes and certificates. First Prize 1973 - Best Rockmelon; Third Prize 1973 - Best Woven Hats; First Prize 1977 - Horse Events Bending Race Open; Second Prize 1977 - Horse Events Barrel Race Open; Third Prize 1977 - Horse Events Riding Classes Best Gentleman Rider; Third Prize 1977 - Horse Events Lead Classes Best Mare; First Prize 1977 - Best Rockmelon; Third Prize 1977 - Best 6 Tomatoes; Second Prize 1977 - Horse Events Riding Classes Best Non European Rider; Vila Show Association 1977 - Life Sponsorship Member Mr Ham Harris.
New Hebrides British Ex-Servicemen's Association Rules and By-Laws (c. 1967).

Selection of letters, telegrams and other correspondence between members of the Hamlyn-Harris family and other parties. Persons noted Hugh Hamlyn-Harris, William Hamlyn-Harris, Richard Hamlyn-Harris, Anthony Hamlyn-Harris, John Hamlyn-Harris. Letters include hand written and typed correspondence. Correspondence includes some financial and legal papers where correspondence directly references these documents.

Selection of letters, telegrams and other correspondence between members of the Hamlyn-Harris family and other parties. Persons noted Hugh Hamlyn-Harris, William Hamlyn-Harris, Richard Hamlyn-Harris, Anthony Hamlyn-Harris. Letters include hand written and typed correspondence. Correspondence includes some financial and legal papers where correspondence directly references these documents.

Selection of letters, telegrams and other correspondence between members of the Hamlyn-Harris family and other parties. Persons noted William Hamlyn-Harris, Anthony Hamlyn-Harris, Richard Hamlyn-Harris. Letters include hand written and typed correspondence. Correspondence includes some financial and legal papers where correspondence directly references these documents.

Selection of letters, telegrams and other correspondence between members of the Hamlyn-Harris family and other parties. Persons noted William Hamlyn-Harris, Anthony Hamlyn-Harris, Keith (no surname), Phillip Goodwin, Marie Roche. Letters include hand written and typed correspondence. Correspondence includes some financial and legal papers where correspondence directly references these documents.

Selection of letters, telegrams and other correspondence between members of the Hamlyn-Harris family and other parties. Letters include hand written and typed correspondence. Persons noted William Hamlyn-Harris, Louise Charles Frederick Roche, Keith (no surname), Marie Roche. Correspondence includes some financial and legal papers where correspondence directly references these documents.

Legal correspondence regarding the successful submission of a patent application by William Hamlyn-Harris (28 Jun 1950) and subsequent follow up regarding the need for complete specifications and drawings to be provided (22 Mar 1951). Patent application number 35326/50 (1950) and 1504/51 (1951).

Communiques from the resident commissioners of England and France in the New Hebrides requesting a coastal watch for strange vessels and aircrafts (13 Sep 1939), discussing the declaration of war by Britain (15 Sep 1939), asking for British citizens to convey the facts of the war to the native population (20 Sep 1939), implementing a pause on land transfer and sales (22 May 1940), discussing the likelihood of men being called to service (14 Jun 1940), a notice that trade may be disrupted and actions to take (26 Jun 1940), evacuation schemes for the islands (6 Dec 1941, 19 Jan 1942), instructions in the event of enemy invasion (5 Mar 1942), correspondence regarding the conscription of natives (24 Apr 1942), memorial day speech (30 May 1943), circular regarding applications for certificates of essentiality (13 May 1944), communique from a US flagship discussing ships anchored off Undine Bay and likely sea mine activity (10 Jan 1946)
Corsair Courier (26-27 Feb 1944, 29 Feb 1944, 1 Mar 1944).

Legal correspondence, court findings, correspondence with local authorities, copies of wills and court fee receipts relating to the Hamlyn-Harris estate. Includes legal documentation relating to previous owners of the land (Robert Glissan, Andrew Kerr Roche, Louis Charles Frederick Roche).

Financial papers relating to the New Hebrides plantation and properties of the Hamlyn-Harris family (including previous owners). Papers include balance sheets, tax returns, bank statements, receipts and credit notes from importers and exporters (including Burns Philp Co. Ltd), profit and loss statements, requests to purchase plantation equipment and goods from international suppliers, goods lists and other assorted financial papers.

Employment, labour hire and immigration records for workers who came to New Hebrides to work on the Hamlyn-Harris plantation. Records include contracts of engagement with duties, conditions, accommodation, rations and immigration approvals for workers coming from different Pacific islands.

Papers relating to the ownership and sale of lands owned by the Hamlyn-Harris family.
Includes an overview written by Hugh Hamlyn-Harris in 1989 of the previous 15 years including the eventual sale of lands with legal correspondence, financial records, land descriptions and surveys carried out. Also included are a survey to identify manganese deposits and an agreement with a neighbour to prospect for minerals; an indenture of lease between Burns Philp and Company Ltd and William Hamlyn-Harris (16 Sep 1958); an agreement of sale between Roy Edward Norman Smith and William Hamlyn-Harris for properties 'Malowarisa', 'Lea', Arthursleigh', 'Jimbour' and 'Tanimal' (1 Sep 1965); an agreement of sale between Roy Edward Norman Smith and William Hamlyn-Harris for the property 'Euralie' (23 Mar 1972), correspondence regarding terms of sale for a portion of land in Malapoa (17 Oct 1973); family correspondence regarding the property and official correspondence regarding the negotiation of a lease for the bulk of the properties post Vanuatu independence (4 Jul 1985).

Copies of New Hebrides Registry of Land Titles documents for land in Undine Bay, Efate.
Includes Certificate of Title and Map plans for land entitled 'Tanimal' (Reg No. 156) ownership history from Neville James Ussher to William Hamlyn-Harris; 'Maowarisa' (Reg. No 158) ownership history from Neville James Ussher to William Hamlyn-Harris; 'Lea' (Reg No. 159) ownership history from Neville James Ussher to William Hamlyn-Harris; 'Sea View' (Reg No. 176) ownership history from Andrew Kerr Roche to William Hamlyn-Harris; 'Jimbour' (Reg No. 177) ownership history from Neville James Ussher to William Hamlyn-Harris; 'Euralie' (Reg No. 183) ownership history from Louis Charles Frederick Roche to William Hamlyn-Harris.

A selection of letters, memorandums and agreements regarding the sale of property on Efate between various stakeholders from c. 1872-1950s.Papers include hand written and typed documents. Persons mentioned Robert Glissan, Mary Ann Glissan, Mastholo, Terreeboomata, Sommabooloo, Mariki, Maseamara, Andrew Kerr Roche, Richard Stephen Roche, Ernest. A Goldfinch Seagee, Louise Charles Frederick Roche, Geoffry Hamlyn Lavincourt Harris. Documents include hand written and typed correspondence.