Draft itinerary headed 'Programme of Activities in Peking of the Australian Scientific Delegation', which lists engagements for ESH, Prof. Cherry, Prof. Underwood and Sir Mark Oliphant between 23 September and 9 October. Also includes: business card from R.M. Evans (Office of UK Chargé d'Affairs, Peking) with other names written on the reverse side; leaflet giving 'Flight Information' for 9 October 1964; letter from John M. Swan concerning the visit to Australia in 1974 of a delegation of Chinese scientists, including a list of the delegation and their proposed itinerary.

Collected reports, printed in typescript form, of the Australian Academy of Science delegation to China in September 1964. Includes: 'Summary' by T.M. Cherry; 'The Physical Sciences and Technology in China' by M.L. Oliphant; 'Impressions of the Agriculture and Agricultural Science of China' by E.J. Underwood; 'Organization of Science in the People's Republic of China', including sections on the organization of geology and notes on Peking University, by ESH. Also includes handwritten notes by Cherry on October Parade.

Assorted mementos of visit to China, includes: commemorative ribbon; menu of commemorative dinner (in Chinese), with names written on reverse side; black and white photograph of ESH, T.M. Cherry and others at dam construction site; 'Happy New Year Card' from Chang Wen-You; Chinese menu of dinner given by the Commission for Science and Technology, annotated with English translations; invitation to dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wilford.

Items collected during visit to China, including: commemorative card, '1964' (in Chinese); brochure describing the 'Shanghai Industrial Exhibition'; booklets on the cities of Hangchow and Nanking; brochure on the Shanghai Museum, inscribed by Sen Shi-yu.

Items collected during visit to China, including: multi-lingual programme for the ballet 'Women's Red Detachment' presented by the Ballet Troupe of the Central Opera and Ballet Theatre, with notes and doodles on back cover; programme for 'The East is Red - Song and Dance Epic'; printed text of 'Chairman Liu Shao-chi's Speech at the Reception in Celebration of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China'; printed text of 'Speech at the Ceremony in Celebration of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China' by Peng Chen; other printed material in Chinese.

Copies of news releases from the Hsinhua News Agency.

Cuttings and lift-outs relating to China from newspapers including Melbourne Herald, Age, and New Zealand Herald. Also includes entire copy of China Mail, 19 October 1964.

Assorted unlabelled black and white photographs from China trip. Includes many pictures of ESH and Chinese scientists on his visits to institutions, geological sites and other places of interest; as well as group pictures of ESH and the other members of the Australian delegation, M.L. Oliphant, T.M. Cherry and E.J. Underwood. Also includes envelope with geological notes and sketches on one side.

Black and white photographs, labelled in Chinese, of clay models used to demonstrate certain geological processes.

Photographic copies of geological charts, maps, diagrams and cross-sections, labelled in Chinese. Also includes: unlabelled black and white photograph of rock strata; sectional diagram on tracing paper.

Album of photographs presented to ESH in China. Includes photographs of outcrops and models illustrating geological processes and formations such as: folding; arc structures; x-shaped joints; echelon fractures.

Four unlabelled black and white photographs of the Australian Scientific Delegation (ESH, T.M. Cherry, M.L. Oliphant, E.J. Underwood) and others at various locations in China. Also includes envelope labelled in Chinese.

Small number of receipts from China trip.

Six packets of colour postcards picturing Chinese artefacts exhibited at unknown museum. Some cards are annotated with a description of the piece in English.

Three packets of postcards of China inscribed to ESH from Chang Wen-You in English and Chinese, one is also annotated 'Summer Palace'. Also includes: three separate postcards with inscriptions in Chinese and English from Chang Wen-You to ESH upon their visits to Canton and Hangchow; panoramic postcard inscribed to ESH from Chang Wen-You upon their visit to Shanghai; unposted postcard from ESH to Mr and Mrs Alsop in Melbourne.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's appointment as an Expert in Arid Zone Research under the Unesco Technical Assistance Programme to advise on the development of a research programme for the Desert Institute, Heliopolis, Egypt. Also includes: writing pad with notes on the geology of Egypt; background information on Unesco Technical Assistance Programme projects in Egypt; background information on the Fouad I National Research Council and on Egypt's mining policy; two copies of ESH's interim report, 'Unesco Technical Assistance Project, Desert Institute, Heliopolis, Egypt'; five copies (two English, two French, one Arabic) of pamphlet on 'Fouad I Desert Institute'; copy of ESH's outline 'Principles of report on the Desert Institute, Heliopolis'; information on symposium on 'Scientific problems of land use in arid regions' held at Desert Institute in December 1953; three copies of ESH's report on 'The Egyptian Desert Institute, Heliopolis'; information on 'The mines law and establishment of mining centers'; copy of paper 'Suez - Key to the Middle East' given by R.S. Mathieson to the Geographical Society of NSW. Correspondents include: Malcolm S. Adiseshiah; Byron S. Hollinshead; M. Mitwally; W. Ives; Anne Hunwald; W.E. Purnell; M. Perez-Guerrero; Jim Swarbrick; A. Chata; Y. Milad; L.J. Drake; M. Drar; N.M. Shubri; Uwe Radok; Suliman Huzzayyin; I.H. Abdul Rahman; Darwish Alfar; E.J. Harrison; B.K. Phelan.

Inward and outward correspondence with scientists in France; in particular correspondence with P. Bellair concerning ESH's proposed stay in France, including itineraries. Other correspondents include: F. Ellenberger; A. Guilcher; J.P. Michel; Eduard Roch.

Letter from F. Ahmad (Professor of Geology at Aligarh Muslim University) inviting ESH to deliver a series of lectures at the University.

Inward and outward correspondence with Fakhruddin Ahmad (Aligarh Muslim University) concerning ESH's proposed visit and lecture series. Also includes a 'List of delegates that attended Prof Hills lecture series'.

Inward and outward correspondence concerning ESH's visits to Indonesia in 1961 and 1962 as a consultant for Unesco reporting on geology training and the proposal to fund the establishment of an Institute of Geology and Mining in Bandung, Indonesia. Also includes: business cards; copies of pamphlets produced by the National Planning Council, Indonesia, on the 'National Overall Development Plan, 1961-1969'; report by Th.H.F. Klompé on 'Status of geological mapping in Indonesia'; copy of 'Consultant's contract' with Unesco; copies of Unesco notes and correspondence relating to the funding request; copy of article by Lennart Mattson, 'Unesco Science Cooperation Office for Southeast Asia and its Activities'; copy of a proposal for a 'Survey/Exploration of Base Metals in Sumatra' under the UN Special Fund; copy of 'Amended version of application for UN Special Fund assistance to establish the Institute of Geology and Mining in Indonesia'; copy of 'Second Amended Version' of the previous application; copy of report co-authored by ESH, 'Conclusions and recommendations of the Special Fund Consultant Mission to Indonesia on requests in the fields of geology and mining'; copy of 'Draft proposals for technical assistance to Indonesia for West New Guinea (West Irian)'; copy of report by ESH, 'Request for Special Fund assistance to establish an Institute of Geology and Mining at Bandung'. Correspondents include: L. Mattsson; H. Roderick; P. Taltasse; Gordon J. Williams; H.F. McFarland; J.A. Katili; E. Stretta; Lim Kee-giap; Michel Batisse; Myer Cohen; N.H. Fisher; E.B. Green; W.F. McCormack; A. Bayatti; Vojko P. Pavicic.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's appointment to the UNDP/Unesco review mission on mining and geology training in Indonesia and the role of the Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung; includes details of the mission's terms of reference and itinerary. Also includes: copy of ESH's 'Consultant Contract' with Unesco; copies of related Unesco correspondence; copy of memo 'Proposed terms of reference for the UNDP appraisal mission to the Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung, Indonesia'; 'Tentative itinerary Unesco review mission to the IGM project'; copies of reports by ESH from 1961 and 1962 missions, 'Report for Special Fund assistance to establish an Institute of Geology and Mining at Bandung' and 'Report relating to the application for UN Special Fund assistance to establish the Institute of Geology and Mining in Indonesia'. Correspondents include: E. Stretta; James F. McDivitt; M. Batisse.

Foolscap pad and pages torn from note-books containing detailed notes relating to ESH's visit to Indonesia as a member of the Unesco/UNDP review mission on mining and geology training in Indonesia. Also includes copies of papers relating to the work of the mission, including: UNDP 'Project of the Government of Indonesia - Marine Science Research'; 'Indonesia - Institute of Geology and Mining Terms of Reference for Review Mission'; curriculum details of the Institute of Technology, Bandung; request to UNDP Special Fund for 'Project for the strengthening of the National Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung, Indonesia'.

Multiple copies of the reports submitted by the Unesco/UNDP review mission examining mining and geology training in Indonesia, particularly the role of the Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung. Includes: 'Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations' (2 copies); photocopy of 'Annex I - Organisation of the Project'; 'Report of the Study Mission on Training in Mining and Geology in Indonesia, May - June 1972', with Appendices I - VII (2 copies, one signed by members of the mission); a first draft of the summary of a design project for Indonesia titled, 'Post-Graduate Training in Geology and Mining' (2 copies). Also includes a lift-out from the Age, 2 April 1973, on Indonesia; copies of travel expenses documents; card from a restaurant in Djakarta annotated with date and names of diners.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to assessments of the Unesco/UNDP review mission on mining and geology training in Indonesia, and developments regarding the project designed by the mission for postgraduate training in these areas. Also includes: copy of 'Some notes for discussion at Unesco Headquarters' by F.J.C. Pala; notes by ESH for Unesco headquarters on 'Mission to Indonesia re Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung'; handwritten notes on possible candidates for positions in the project; copies of Unesco correspondence relating to administration of the project and the appointment of a project manager; copies of curricula vitarum of candidates for position of project manager; tourist map of Djakarta, with notes. Correspondents include: Herbert Hawkes (member of review mission); Michel Batisse; Franc R. Joubin (member of review mission); A.A. van der Sluijs; John A. Katili.

Reprints and reports relating to training in geology and mining in Indonesia, particularly to sources of information and documentation. Includes: report by Indonesian Ministry of Mines on 'Foreign participation in mining in Indonesia, 1967 - 1970'; 'Tectonic map of Indonesia - a progress report' by Warren Hamilton; Indonesian Ministry of Mines report on the project to establish a Mining and Metallurgy Research Center; 'Short guide to the Museum Pusat (Central Museum), Djakarta'; report on 'The Indonesian National Scientific Documentation Centre' by Helen L. Stephens; 'Final report of the workshop on a network for scientific documentation and information in Indonesia, Bandung, 22-24 July, 1971'; reprints on aspects of Indonesian geology by John A. Katili and R. Soetadi.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to the 'Regional Conference on the Geology and Mineral Resources of South East Asia' held in Indonesia in 1975, in particular concerning ESH's agreement to give a keynote address at the conference. Also includes: conference circulars, including abstracts and program; list of participants; a few pages of handwritten notes. Correspondents include: John A. Katili; G.A.S. Nayoan.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's attendance as a representative of the International Union of Geological Sciences at the meeting on 'Resources and Environment in Developing Countries: The Role of Science Education' organized by the Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) in Kuala Lumpur, 12 - 15 April 1976. Also includes: conference programme, annotated by ESH; list of conference participants; notes relating to travel arrangements; receipt from the Merlin Hotel for accommodation. Correspondents include: S. van der Heide; F.W.G. Baker.

Note-pad containing ESH's notes from the 'Regional Meeting on Mineral Resources and Environment in Developing Countries: The Role of Science Education'. Also copies of papers on science education and mineral resources in developing countries delivered at the conference, as well as background material on the conference and the Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) including: letter from S. Radhakrishna (COSTED); pamphlet describing COSTED and its aims; conference circulars; 'Conclusions and Recommendations' of the meeting; lists of delegates and participants; notes on foreign delegates; copy of 'An Introduction to the Meeting'; COSTED Newsletter, no. 1, April 1976; conference dinner invitation; copy of geological sketch map of Malaysian site. Authors of conference papers and addresses include: Datuk Mohd. Ghazali; Albert V. Baez; H.H. Huang; N.S. Haile; Shanker P. Prahdan; M.A. Latif; S. Bhagavantam; Noramly bin Muslim; Perpecto K. Guerrero and Domingo C. Salita; Hari Narain; Dato Mohd. Salleh Majid and D. Santokh Singh.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's visit, as a Unesco consultant, to Ceylon and Burma to discuss the development of projects for research and training in geology. Includes copies of background correspondence on the proposed projects from Unesco, as well as some correspondence relating to the similar project established at the Institute of Geology and Mining, Bandung, Indonesia. Also includes: copy of request from Ceylon to the UNDP Special Fund for assistance in strengthening the Department of Geology, University of Ceylon, Peradeniya; copy of proposal for 'Expansion Programme in the fields of Applied Geology for the Department of Geology, Arts and Science University, Rangoon' with the assistance of UNDP; copy of ESH's 'Consultant Contract' with Unesco; itinerary for ESH's visit to Burma; copy of ESH's 'Interim Statement' to Unesco on the 'Proposal for the support of the Department of Geology, Rangoon University' and the 'Proposal to expand teaching facilities in the University of Ceylon, Peradeniya, in conjunction with the Geological Survey of Ceylon'; copy of application from the Government of Burma for an appointment of a spectrographer under the Colombo Plan; copy of appendix to request for UNDP assistance in the Geophysical Survey of Ceylon (includes geological maps); pamphlet describing 'Ceylon Geological Survey'. Correspondents include: M. Batisse; E. Walter; F.J.C. Pala; V.P. Kahr; Department of External Affairs; M.B. Katz.

Inward and outward correspondence relating to ESH's appointment to a Unesco mission to report on geology training in Sri Lanka and the proposal to establish a postgraduate school of geology at the University of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya, with Unesco/UNDP assistance. Also includes: curriculum vitae and references of P.W. Vitanage; medical certificate certifying ESH fit to travel overseas; copies of reports on Unesco/UNDP assistance to Sri Lanka in geology; ESH's consultant contract with Unesco and related documents; copy of 'Syllabus in Geology for special degree examination in science'; four copies of ESH's report headed 'Mission to Sri Lanka within the framework of UNDP project SRL/68/005, "Geological Sciences"'; payment advice from Unesco; administrative timetable for 'Postgraduate Training Programme (Geology)' at University of Sri Lanka; draft submission to UNDP for assistance with the project, 'Postgraduate Geology Training'; Correspondents include: P.W. Vitanage; A. van der Sluijs; G. Amarasinha; U.L. Ranasinghe; E.A. Vincent; Kapila Dahanayake; Tha Hla; M.J. Priestley.

Tectonic, geological, geomorphic and climatic maps of Sri Lanka, as well as reprints on the geology of Sri Lanka by K.K.M.W. Silva and P.W. Vitanage. Also includes: some handwritten notes on 'Fernandos Report'; assorted sketches by Alfred, son of Tha Hla (University of Sri Lanka), including several portraits of ESH.

Inward and outward correspondence with, or concerning, scientists in the USSR, particularly in relation to ESH's visit to the USSR in 1968. Correspondents include: A. Bogdanoff; D.A. Brown; M.F. Glaessner; I.E. Gubin; N.P. Kostenko; V.N. Kunin; University of Moscow; J.A. Mabbutt; M.P. Petrov; I.G. Petrovsky.

Inward and outward correspondence with A. Bogdanoff (Faculty of Geology, University of Moscow) concerning the Tectonic Map of the World and ESH's visit to the USSR in May, 1968. Also includes: eight copies of a reprint from the Vestnik of the University of Moscow describing ESH's trip, as well as several copies of an English translation of the article.