Papers of J. Henniker Heaton, 1878-1916 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
2074613
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Heaton, J. Henniker (John Henniker), 1848-1914
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1878-1916]
  • 0.07 m. (4 folders)
Summary:

The collection consists of letters to Henniker Heaton, 1878-1914; letters by Heaton, 1901-1914; letters to his daughter after his death, 1914-16; a number of postal sourvenirs in the form of historic envelopes and postcards, 1840-1911; printed pamphlets, 1886-1903; newspaper cuttings; and typescript notes on his life and work prepared by his daughter Rose after his death.

Biography/History:

John Henniker Heaton was born in England and came to Australia in 1864. After working for some years as a jackeroo, he turned to journalism. In 1879 he published the reference work "Australian Dictionary of Dates and Men of the Time". He left New South Wales in 1883, and in 1886 began his campaign for imperial penny postage and for cheaper telegraphic cables. Over the next 25 years his efforts at postal reform were remarkably successful.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no. : MS 7910.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1878-1916
Occupation:
Journalists
Other authors/contributors:
Henniker Heaton, Rose
Copyright:

Request this item

Request this item to view in the Library’s reading room.

Tools

Similar items

Explore