Norton Smith & Co. - papers of Samuel William Gray, 1824-1900

A 5355

fonds

1824 - 1900

442683

1 box - 0.13 Meters
Textual Records
Textual Records - (typescript)
Textual Records - (typescript, carbon)

Samuel William Gray (1823-1889), pastoralist and parliamentarian, was born at Armagh, Ireland, son of James Mackey and Sarah Anna Gray. He arrived in Australia with his family around 1835 and his father acquired land in Kangaroo Valley. After a variety of occupations Gray returned to Kiama to become a farmer and grazier. He leased and acquired land in other areas of NSW and Queensland. He was elected member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seats of Kiama (1859-1864), Illawarra (1874-1880) and The Richmond (1882-1885).

I. PAPERS CONCERNING LAND, 1840-1900
1840-1897; Papers concerning Omega estate. [For plan of estate see M Ser4 810/3 A 5355 Map 1] (Call No.: A 5355/Items 1-25)
1886-1900; Papers concerning mortgage of Gray's estates to National Mutual Life Association of Australasia (Call No.: A 5355/Items 26-37)
1889-1900; Papers concerning estate at Woonona. [For plan of estate see M Ser4 810.3 A 5355 Map 2] (Call No.: A 5355/Items 38-40)
1887-1889; Miscellaneous papers including list of Gray's Queensland properties. [For plans of estates offered for sale 1887-1889 see M Ser4 810.3 A 5355 Maps 3-5] (Call No.: A 5355/Items 41-45)

II. PAPERS CONCERNING OTHER FINANCIAL AFFAIRS, 1824-1899
1888-1889; Letters received by S.W. Gray, mainly from A. Gallagher legal adviser to New England Gold Mining Company concerning shares in various companies (Call No.: A 5355/Items 46-51)
1889-1899; Unpaid bills and other papers relating to the estate of S.W. Gray (Call No.: A 5355/Items 52-56)
1824-1889; Miscellaneous loans, mortgages etc. (Call No.: A 5355/Items 52-56)

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.

This collection is part of Norton Smith & Co. Records - clients' documents. When in the possession of Norton Smith & Co. the collection was kept in tin 127. A Guide to the records of Norton Smith & Co. is available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room.
Maps and plans with this collection are located at M Ser4 810.3 A 5355