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Diaries which mostly outline Rev Howard's Bible reading and devotional life.

The 1829 diary covers the Broughton family's voyage to Australia on the convict ship 'John', and the 1834 diary covers Broughton's voyage to England via Brazil.

The diaries list the times and subject matter of Reverend Davison's religious services, Bible classes and addresses.

Jane Barker (nee Harden) kept these diaries describing her tour of Europe in 1829-1830, before her marriage to Bishop Frederic Barker.

Covers Jones' parish work and travels

The majority of these diaries date from the period during which Mary Andrews was the Principal of Deaconess House (viz 1951-1975), and from her retirement until her death in 1996.
The content varies considerably - from brief notes relating to speaking engagements and other appointments, and lists of those for whom she had prayed on particular days, to detailed descriptions of her thoughts, interviews, and experiences when travelling. Many of the diaries indicate a combination of professional and personal events. Most diaries include notes at the beginning which could have been Mary's devotional, notes for an address, or those made from a sermon heard.
Physically the series varies from pocket diaries to larger format diaries and includes notebooks. For some years Mary maintained a pocket diary that recorded appointments and a more complete diary with details of her activities, thoughts and prayers.
Some of the smaller diaries have been tied into bundles to facilitate ordering.
The following have been removed from this series as previously sorted:

• Official diaries/appointment books in regard to her roles as Principal of Deaconess House and Head Deaconess.
• Notebooks containing addresses prepared [now part of Writings of Mary Andrews, Series No. 3]
  In a number of cases it has been clear that the diary has been used several years after its official dates. It is possible that there are instances of this that have not been clear to the registrar.
  Letters, cards, business cards and loose notes have been left where found in the diaries for provenance purposes.
  Related booklets containing lists of contacts follow at the end of this series
  It is unclear whether Series 2 / Item 36 is a diary or a reminiscence.
  This series should be used in conjunction with Series 12 Draft Autobiography and related papers possibly compiled during Mary Andrews' years at Deaconess House.

Recalls Jones' decision to travel to Australia in the hope of improving his health. His family were initially concerned at his decision but were eventually reconciled to the move. Outlines the clothing and equipment desirable on the journey and describes the ship's cabins etc. Describes his first visit to 'The Harbinger', to make arrangements for the journey and to meet the Captain, the departure from England, and his decision to keep a diary of the voyage. Gives an account of shipboard lifestyle and activities; the livestock on board, the 'watches', meals, passengers, seasickness, seasickness cures, 'tacking' the ship. Regular mention of 'The Young Widow' or 'The Medical Lady'. This young woman was later to become his wife. Jones notes his first meeting with her, at the Captain's table (Sunday, 29.May 1887) . Prayer meetings were being conducted on board and Services on Sundays. Also theological discussions. Sunday, 12.June 1887 gives an account of the ship's journey past the island of Madeira. Portuguese Men-Of-War and Flying Fish were sighted in the sea. Entries from Monday, 13 June 1887 to Thursday 16 June 1887 inclusive constitute Jones' attempt to provide a "record in detail of all that goes on [aboard ship]... .Sufficient to give an idea of how time was spent". This includes a description of the controversy which arose when the Steward discovered that a sailor had been stealing sardines. The ship came in sight of the Canary Islands 16 June 1887. This is the final entry of the journal.

i. "Katoomba Convention Jan 11-17" An account of the convention which was a success, the presence of Mr Inwood attracting a large number of people (Mr Inwood attended this convention in 1908) . Jones notes the attendance of the following minister, Bellington, Dillon, Howe, Knox, Greenwood, Preswell, J.R. Stewart, J. Heffernann, A. Fraser (all Moore College men), Robert Waugh, Cocks of Pitt Street, Wallace, P.J. Stephen, Robertson of Adelaide, Michael Smith, Morgan of Kogara and Southwell. The Chief Speakers were Mr Kitchen, Southey, Wallis, Inwood and Jones.
ii. "Valedictory Communion Service". Journey on a ship to England (in May 1808 - February 1909). Ports of call noted; Melbourne, Hobart, Albany, Durban, Cape Town, Plymouth, London. Jones was accompanied by Gracie and the children. Notes a stopover in Port Melbourne, where Jones notes a conversation with Ebbs and Sadlier regarding a proposed Evangelical College for Melbourne (April 4th), and a delay of 5 days in Hobart. Describes the journey from Hobart to Albany, during which a passenger died of double pneumonia and was buried at sea. Jones notes sore opposition from the Ship's Captain to the holding of services and prayer meetings. The Diary gives a general account of the journey; activities, people, weather, stop-overs. The family eventually disembarked at Plymouth, stayed one night there and then caught a train to Gobowen. (This is the last entry, 'June 5th.).

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