Indexes for the Colonial Secretary Correspondence collection

State Library of Queensland has in its collection microfilm that holds government records and letters to the Colonial Secretary that relate specifically to early Moreton Bay and Queensland. There are a number of indexes to locate information relevant to a range of aspects of Queensland’s early history. Historic events and individuals are listed. 

For material between 1822 and December 1825, an index created by New South Wales State Archives to The Papers of the New South Wales Colonial Secretary 1788-1825 should also be consulted. This index is available online at NSW State Archives Collections, or at State Library. The material referred to in the index is available in the level 3 reading room.

To find out more about the collection, it's history and other ways to access it visit Colonial Secretary's Correspondence relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland.

Users are advised that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander material in this collection may contain culturally sensitive content which may not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Annotation and terminology which reflects the creator's attitude or that of the era in which the item was created may be considered inappropriate today. This material may also contain names of deceased persons.

Use the indexes below to locate the relevant documents on microfilm and online. An index has been created for each microfilm reel and a number of reels have yet to be indexed.

Format of index

• reel number, letter number and date
• origin of letter
• content and people involved

To locate the information you need choose which date range you want, click on the link to open a PDF, then do a keyword search of the document.

Once you have located a reference, make a note of the reel number and page number.

To find the material on microfilm visit the level 3 reading room or use our Ask a librarian enquiry service to get a copy.

To find the online material in the Collection Guide please note that Reel number equals Series number i.e. Reel A2.1 = Series 1.

A2 series microfilm

New South Wales - Colonial Secretary
Letters Received 1826 - 1934

• Letters relating to Moreton Bay and Queensland, 1822 - 1860
• From the Originals in the Archives Office of New South Wales