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.

Petrographic reports prepared as part of Dickinson's collaborative investigations with archaeologists working in the South Pacific.

Research papers and notes on PNG elections, Kuma, Aboriginal Australians and gender relations; fieldwork notebooks, correspondence, draft manuscripts and completed MA thesis, sketches of kinship diagrams, reports and publications, financial records, newspaper clippings, photographs, maps, sound cassettes and reel tapes. Includes material from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS).

1 carton containing broadcast correspondence reports, scripts for TV reports, ABC memos, reports from West New Guinea, telegrams, and various documents collected in New Guinea; press clippings on New Guinea from 1962-1966; a black binder with photographic materials, including negatives and slides of New Guinea; 1 type 3 box of slides of the Kashmir region in 1977 by Marjorie Taylor (aunt).

Solomon Islands files collected and/or collated by subject by James Tedder. The files include the following subjects, bird life, census, national parks, the Moro Movement, land use and issues, the Solomon Islands museum, the Solomon Islands library, local government, education and broadcasting. Also includes two photograph albums on the Solomon Islands.

Documents relating to McGrath's work as a land consultant, particularly regarding regions in Micronesia.

Contains research papers, academic articles, speeches, diaries, correspondence and government publications on the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and the Seychelles. Papers re general Pacific Islands matters, including Fiji, Samoa, New Zealand and the South Pacific Commission, constitutional development, and press cuttings. The collection was compiled by Allan during his time as an administrator in these Islands and as a researcher.

The collection consists of research works and papers by Shineberg; files of general research material arranged by subject including Andrew Cheyne's Trading Voyages, cargo cults, decolonisation, Fiji, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Kiribati/Gilbert Islands, pacific labour trade, Marquesas Islands, Micronesia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides); undergraduate teaching resources and lectures; correspondence (including with Bronwen Douglas), photographs, computer disks, microfilm prints, material related to Shineberg's career, copies of archival material dating from the 18th century, card indexes and miscellaneous reprints.

Papers documenting Gerard Ward's research.

Music disc containing 7 songs, recorded c.1980-2004. Attributed to kazart.net.

Margaret Jolly, "Metropolitan Liaisons: Race, Sexuality and Reproduction in British and French Colonial Culture in Vanuatu."

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur, 'Women's Health Status and Nutrition in Vanuatu: Some Contributing Factors,' from box marked 'Engendering Health. Copyedited pages before final submission in 2005.'

Jolly, 'The Politics of Difference: Feminism, colonialism and decolonisation in Vanuatu.'

Printout, with correspondence, of research article. No author listed, but possibly Margaret Jolly, "Metropolitan Liaisons: Race, Sexuality and Reproduction in British and French Colonial Culture in Vanuatu."

This deposit has not yet been processed. Contains field notes and slides

The collection contains research files compiled by Basil Shaw to write a biography on the former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Michael Somare. Includes correspondence, interview material, drawings by Captain Yukio Shibata, photographs, press cuttings, maps and photocopies of printed material.

This collection includes correspondence, diaries, printed memorabilia, menus from the Compagnie des Messageries Maritimes, slides of the New Hebrides taken between 1963 - 1970 and slides of Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) taken in 1963.

Contains files relating to publications and films the Division of Pacific and Asian History were involved with, theses and monograph series, correspondence, bibliographies, newspaper clippings, and material relating to the film Angels of War.

Pacific and Asian History Library materials including governmental reports from Tonga, Western Samoa, Guam, Gilbert and Ellice Islands Colony, New Zealand, East Timor and micronesia; parliamentary papers, proceedings, publications, printed material relating to Papua New Guinea.

The papers cover John Ballard’s political research in the Pacific Islands of Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Micronesia and Fiji. The majority of the collection is focused on Papua New Guinea where John Ballard was involved with the development of the political system leading up to and following independence in 1975. The papers also concern the Public Service administration courses John Ballard taught at the University of Papua New Guinea. There are a number of government related papers for the Pacific Islands.

The collection includes fifty field notebooks, as well as research notes, correspondence, offprints, photographs, negatives and aerial photographs related to his research in the Pacific region, including the countries - Papua New Guinea and Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides), New Caledonia, Fiji and The Philippines. The photographs in this collection have not been listed. They can be found in box 6 (1 Type 5 box) and in boxes 7 - 10 (4 grey albums).

Publications and grey literature relating to Pacific culture and cultural collections in and about the Pacific Islands.

Papers relate to McArthur’s work on population in the Pacific Islands, includes research notes and census data. Also includes copies of McArthur’s work 'Population of Pacific Islands' parts 1, 3, 6-9.

Contains subject files and newsletters on countries kept by the Division of Pacific and Asian History: Cook Islands, Fiji, Gilbert and Ellis Island, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, Papua/New Guinea, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nauru, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tahiti. Includes research papers and notes, governmental papers, publications, newspaper clippings, school readers and Cook Islands photostats.

Collection includes language and research materials related to the Pacific, especially Vanuatu (previously New Hebrides), and the pidgin and creole languages of the Pacific region.

The collection was compiled by Charles Morris Woodford, naturalist and First Resident Commissioner of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate from 1896 - 1915. The collection includes diaries, photographs, correspondence, sketches and research notes related to the natural history, geography and ethnography of the Solomon Islands and other Pacific Islands from 1884 - 1915, as well as family papers and documents related to the administration of Solomon Islands Protectorate. There are documents about relations between the missionaries and the traders, matters associated with labour and the alienation of land, economic activity and tourism. The collection includes Woodford's 'Journal of a voyage from Suva Fiji to the Gilbert Group' from 4 March 1884 - 22 June 1884 ; Woodford's diaries from 1886 - 1889 ; 140 photographs taken on the voyage to and residence in the Solomon Islands in 1886 ; photographs of Rennell Island and inhabitants signed by Northcote Deck c1909. Of significance are ten large photographs of various scenes of the Solomon Islands, c1901, some published in The discovery of the Solomon Islands by Alvaro de Mendana in 1568, by Lord Amherst of Hackney and Basil Thomson (1901).

ANUA 481 is a consolidated collection of all four parts of the Woodford donation:
ANUA 481/1 is a photograph album containing 140 photographs taken in from April - October 1886 ;
ANUA 481/1 - 282 are items from 'bundles 1 - 30' ;
ANUA 481/ 283 - 317 relate to the second donation (ie PMB 1381) ;
ANUA 481/318 - 322 and 324 - 327 are eight large format photographs c1884 ;
ANUA 481/323 is a presentation plaque given to Woodford in 1905 ;
ANUA 481/329 is a collection of 126 photographs [ie PMB Photo 58]

Collection of administrative records 1966 - 1984, including applications for research grants, minutes of meetings, correspondence and the essays submitted, 1970 - 1984.

Press clippings from Hawaiian and other US press on the Pacific Islands, articles and reports. The files are arranged by the following subjects: American Samoa, American Polynesia, Anglo-American Rivalry for Pacific Islands, Arno Atoll (Marshall Islands), the Bounty and genetics, Canton Island and Enderbury Island, Caroline Island, Christmas Island, Clipperton Island, Easter Island, Falcon Island, Fanning Island, Fiji, French Polynesia (Tahiti, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Australs), Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Hoorn Islands, Howland Island, Hull Island, Japanese Mandate Islands, Jarvis, Howland and Baker Islands, Johnston Island, Kapingamarangi Atoll, Kingman Reef, Lord Howe Island, Mangareva, Mariannas Island, Marquesas Islands, Marshall Islands (Kwajalein Island), Michener and the Pacific, Micronesia, Midway Island, Nauru and Ocean Island, New Caledonia, New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), New Zealand, Palau, Palmyra Island, Papua New Guinea, Pearl and Hermes Reef, Pitcairn Island, Ponape, Rose Island, Saipan and Tinian, Solomon Islands, Swains Island, Tonga, Torres Strait, US Trust Territory, Vostok Island, Wake Island, Washington Island, Western Samoa, World War II. Also loose press cuttings on Micronesia Independence, nuclear testing and strategic policy.

The collection was formed during 1969 and 1970 by John R Baker, Economist to the Government of Tonga and resident in the capital of Nukualofa from August 1969 to May 1970. Baker was employed by the British Ministry of Overseas Development and was seconded to the Government of Tonga as an Economist to undertake the preparation and drafting of the Tonga Development Plan 1970 - 1975, which was Tonga's second development plan. He was employed partly on the strength of his having worked in the Solomon Islands in 1964 and 1965 under the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Scheme. He was the first economist employed by the Tonga Government to work on development planning.

Correspondence, personal diaries, copy of a calendar, newspaper clippings and photographs relating to the Ovingtons' time in New Caledonia and Vanuatu, 1978-1980, photographs of Independence celebrations, official invitations, course papers on human development, and publications. Includes sound recording ANUA 480/18: Traditional music of Vanuatu (formerly New Hebrides) from the Cultural Centre Archives, recordings made by anthropologist Kirk Huffman in the 1970s. The recordings relate to cultural practices. Side 1: Aoba; Ambrym ; Mota Lava (Banks) ; Side 2: Pentecost ; Malekula ; Tanna ; Erromango ; Aneityum

Small collection of miscellaneous issues of Pacific newsletters, including: 'Vanuaaku Pati Seli Hoo' (5 issues, 1993-94) ; 'Solomons News' (1 issue, 15 May 1986) ; 'Tam Tam' (1 issue, 4 January 1982) ; 'Vanuaaku Viewpoints' (5 issues, 1978 - 83) ; 'Nabanga' (New Hebrides), 4 issues 1979, including a 'Special elections' issue ; 'Vanua Scope' (3 issues 1993) ; 'Seli Hoo' (Vanuatu), 7 issues, 1977 - 80 ; and 'Corail' (New Caledonia) I dependence issue 31 July 1980. Includes two political posters from the New Hebrides ('Major Key Policies', 1979) and the North Solomons Province (Representative Assembly Election, List of Candidates, 14 November 1979).

Correspondence, 1978-1981
Articles, 1978-1986
Conference & workshop papers, 1980-1982
Press cuttings/reports, 1977-1982
Files on politics in Vanuatu, 1975-1980

Research papers and essays on the Western Pacific, particularly Tonga and Fiji; correspondence, course, conference and teaching files, project and survey files, reports, Foreign Office confidential prints 1888-1890, British legislation concerning the Pacific Islands 1872-1953, archives administration files, WPHC shelf lists, inventories and calendars, publications and photographs.

Conference and seminar papers; PhD thesis; course material; field work tapes, notes and interview; correspondence; drafts; collection of articles and chapters on Pacific women, Christianity in Melanesia, Australian Aboriginal history and Aboriginal women, anthropological theory and miscellaneous theory, New Caledonia and Polynesia.

The collection consists of disaster and research reports, disaster preparedness workshop training manuals, seminar papers, consultancy management files, newspaper clippings, small publications and ephemera, a large number of SOPAC (Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission) and United Nations reports, and documents created when Joe Barr was engaged as a consultant in relation to disaster management in the Pacific Islands. Of particular significance are the photographs and slides taken immediately following disasters in Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Cambodia, Turkey, Afghanistan, India and Indonesia.

Contains research papers, census and statistical reports, correspondence, published and unpublished reports relating to population studies in the Pacific Islands. Includes material on American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Northern Mariana Islands, Pitcairn Islands, Tokelau, Palau, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa.

The collection contains published and unpublished papers on Kuru disease.

Printed maps of Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Western Samoa, New Caledonia (Noumea), Vanuatu and Fiji. The aerial photographs are of Papua New Guinea and Fiji only.

Printed material and copies of historical publications on the South Pacific, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Hawaii, Samoan Islands, Philippine Islands; copies of correspondence, photocopies of ship logs, maps, thesis material, administrative papers relating to the management of the Department of Pacific and South East Asian records room, and sound reel tapes of interviews relating to the Rorovana Land Crisis, Bougainville Island, 1969.

Pacific research papers on human geography including research materials on population, agriculture and natural resources in the Pacific Islands. Includes census data and government reports for Kiribati, Samoa, Vanuatu and Niue; newspaper articles, government and academic papers relating to Solomon Islands, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, Tuvalu, Western Samoa, Micronesia, Tonga, including topics on nuclear testing, colonialism/postcolonialism and economic development.
Also contains records documenting of aspects of Diana Howlett's education and research.

Almost half of this record group is concerned with PNG. These papers were gathered when Ward was Lecturer in History at the University of Papua New Guinea and adviser to the Land Evaluation and Demarcation Project Study (LEAD). The collection includes correspondence, notes, articles and papers, draft legislation and press cuttings.

A small portion of these papers relate to politics and land matters in Australia, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Africa, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Banaba, French Polynesia and Guadeloupe.

The remainder of the documents are mainly concerned with New Caledonia between 1947 and 1990 and were assembled by Ward at La Trobe University, Melbourne, through the 1980s, particularly during the years of political uncertainty in the French Territory from 1984 to 1990

Research papers and newspaper clippings mainly relating to France's role in the Pacific Islands. Countries include New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia and Tahiti.

Aerial topographical photographs, 1986 - 1987, together with related printed material on Vanuatu geology, forestry, agriculture and land use, 1967 - 1997.
Background:
'In June 1990, the Australian International Development Assistance Bureau (AIDAB) contracted the Queensland Forest Service (QFS) and the CSIRO, Division of Tropical Crops and Pastures to undertake the Vanuatu Forest Resource Survey Project. The principal aim of the project was 'to contribute to the national objective of the Vanuatu Government to plan and manage the country's forest and agricultural resources in conjunction with appropriate land use development and conservation strategies for the economic benefit of the Vanuatu people'. During the project a geographically-referenced micro-computer based planning tool called the Vanuatu Resource Information System (VANRIS) was developed. VANRIS integrates spatially referenced information for the entire country concerning the type, distribution and current use of the natural resources with population distribution'. This Abstract was taken from Bellamy, J A (Ed), VANRIS Handbook, CSIRO (Qld), 1993

Vanuatu is very proud of its traditional culture and the Cultural Centre at Port Vila has a strong collection. This cassette was taped by , Dr Kirk Huffman, for the Oral Traditions Collecting Programme, funded by the South Pacific Commission and UNESCO. The tape Includes music, song and dance recorded from traditional cultural activities.
Side 1: Aoba ; Ambrym ; Mota Lava (Banks) ; Santo.
Side 2: Pentecost ; Malekula ; Tanna ; Erromango ; Aneityum