b'54349346 connection. I pointed out disadvantage of embroilment in Old-Assorted books, ephemera, pictures and prints,world squabbles - new ideals for Australia to work out.19th and 20th century, 14th Jan: Prepared notes for speech on Resolution to be $120200proposed re. S.A. War, condemning continental libels, & expressing willingness of Australia to assist. Also statement re 347 action for govr in agreeing to send troops without consulting Parlt. Seems to me we are making an appalling mistake.Goldfields engraving, Boer War engraving, and a facsimile15 Jan: Discussed Queenslands Japanese treaty - I took the print North View Of Eagle Hawk Neck, all framed and glazed,view that Commwealth not bound by it, but might fairly give (3 items), 1 yrs notice of denunciation. Watson moved adjournment of the largest 39 x 48cm overall House to discuss Immigration Restriction.$6010017 Jan: Parlt House. Collins informed us that Vict. Contingent had struck for non pay.348 20th Jan: Cable from Impl Govt asking for fresh Contingent, QUICK, John & GARRAN, Robert Randolph which Mr Barton intends to send.The Annotated Constitution of the Australian Commonwealth. 7 Feb: Patlt HouseTom Roberts was here in the [Sydney: Angus & Robertson, 1901 First Edition]. afternoon Met with W.M. Hughes & Bamford after House Brown cloth binding with gold lettering on spine. 1008pp. rose. H. told me they had just completed formation of a Union 15.5 x 25.5cm. Cover sunned, especially to spine. of all Waterside labour throughout Australia - by far the biggest $200300Union here - 8000 or 10,000 members.13 Feb: In the evening, I Came in to Parlt House to work, 349 but Mr Deakin came in & talked - as he always does, delightfully. PRIME MINISTER EDMOND BARTONS PRIVATEHe is the most active man mentally I have ever seen. We SECRETARY: THOMAS BAVIN (1874 - 1941), (Knighted 1933) discussed the Monarchy, Coronation (about which he said the Lawyer, judge, politician and Premier of New South Wales,crowd must have its shows), the War - about which he said, 1927 - 1930 selfish capitalists on one side & bigoted ignorant farmers on the Bavins 1902 diary, with an entry for almost every day of theotheryear. On an introductory page, Bavin notes A few early entries from this remarkable first-hand record of a Went as Crown Prosecutor to Albury Circuit Court in April.year in the life of the first Prime Minister of Australia.Met Mr Barton on Station; he asked me to accept position of$2,0003,000Private Secy. Went to Melb. Friday, saw Mr Barton at (the) Grand, Friday night. Returned Sydney Saturday. Wired accepting350position on Tuesday. Left Sydney for Melb. on Apl.30th. KITSON, Arthur (1859 - 1937)Well established in his position by the following JanuaryCaptain James Cook R.N., F.R.S. The Circumnavigator(when the diary begins), Bavin recounts his travels, meetings,[John Murray, London, 1907] 1st edition; pp. xvi, 526 (last responsibilities and observations: colophon), [2 (pubs. cat.)], with 20 illustrations + a folding map. 4th Jan: Deputation to Mr Barton re Chaplains for Contingent. Specially rebound in vellum with gilt embossing to front cover for 9th Jan: Spent afternoon preparing notes of speech. MeetingThe Duke of Devonshire Prize - Presented by the British Empire [at Maitland] packed. Mr. B. spoke well. Used practically allLeague 1927. and with details of the presentation and recipient my material. Meeting quiet, attentive, not very enthusiastic.(John Robert Murray Senior) in an attractive mss label affixed to Had long talk with Mr. B. in train re War, Chamberlain,the front pastedown.Imperial connection. He is a strong believer in (the) Imperial$150200 '