Details of correspondence in this inventory item are as follows:

26 October 1982 - Photocopy of letter marked "Confidential" to Professor F. Jevons from (?) (presumably Dr. Hudson). (The photocopy has had the authors name removed);

November 1982 - Copy of letter sent by Professor M.H. Briggs to various North American doctors under the heading of the Deakin University Hormone Laboratory (2 pages);

18 November 1982 - Note marked "Personal & Confidential" to Michael Briggs from Fred Jevons (handwritten) with reply;

20 November 1982 - Handwritten reply to above note attaching a photocopy of a letter seeking approval from the Secretary of the School of Sciences Ethics Committee (dated 18 August 1978). Also copies of an Informed Consent Form to take part in his research project. Also a letter to the Ethics Committee dated 19 August 1980;

25 November 1982 - Letter marked "Confidential" to Dr (?) (presumably Dr. Hudson) from Professor Fred Jevons with the results of his discussions with Professor Briggs;

16 December 1982 - Letter to Mr A.L. Pritchard, the Registrar of Deakin University from Professor Mark L. Wahlqvist, Professor of Human Nutrition enclosing a copy of the letter sent to North American doctors under the heading of the Hormone Laboratory at Deakin University.

Details of correspondence in this inventory item are as follows:

6 January 1983 - letter to Professor M. Wahlqvist from Mr A.L. Pritchard, the Registrar of Deakin University advising progress in the matter and stating that the matter had been referred to the Vice Chancellor;

6 January 1983 - letter to Professor M.H. Briggs from Mr A.L. Pritchard, the Registrar of Deakin University stating that the matter had been passed to the Vice Chancellor and asking for Professor Briggs' response to the matter;

7 January 1983 - memo marked "Confidential" to the Registrar from Professor M.H. Briggs stating his case and demanding a full retraction and a personal apology (2 pages);

26 January 1983 - letter marked "Confidential" to Mr A.L. Pritchard, the Registrar of Deakin University from Professor Fred Jevons, the Vice Chancellor advising that no further action be taken at this stage;

4 February 1983 - note (presumably to Dr Hudson & Professor Burger) from Fred Jevons dated 4 Feb 1983 giving directions how to get to his home;

3 March 1983 - notes of two conversations by Professor Fred Jevons with Professor Michael Briggs and Professor Mark Wahlqvist both marked "Confidential file - VC only";

15 March 1983 - letter marked "Confidential" to Professor F. Jevons from (?) (presumably Dr Hudson & Professor Burger) thanking him for his hospitality and prompt responses to questions raised in private conversation. The letter states that "it would be simpler to let the matter drop";

25 October 1983 - draft of letter by Dr E.J.R. Rossiter marked "Private and Confidential" in his capacity as a Member of the Council of Deakin University and Chairman of its Ethics Committee (3 pages);

28 November 1983 - Letter marked "Private and Confidential" to Professor Michael Briggs from Dr E.J.R. Rossiter written in his capacity as Chairman of the Ethics Committee asking questions about his studies (2 pages);

12 December 1983 - Letter to the Hon. Mr Justice Asche (the Chancellor) from Dr E.J.R. Rossiter discussing his findings and looking at which courses were open to him (2 pages);

16 December 1983 - Letter marked "Private and Confidential" to Dr. E.J.R. Rossiter from the Chancellor (the Hon. Mr. Justice Asche) replying to his letter of 12 December 1983;

20 December 1983 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Dr. E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor M.H. Briggs replying to his letter of the 28th November 1983.

Details of correspondence in this inventory item are as follows:

23 February 1984 - Letter marked "Private & Confidential" to the Hon. Mr. Justice Asche (The Chancellor) from Dr. E.J.R. Rossiter giving an update of his opinion and stating that he believes that it is necessary for the University of set up a Committee of Enquiry and proposing people to sit on it;

March 1984 - Copy of poster taken from a ladies toilet at Deakin University asking for volunteers to take part in a study of the oral contraceptive pill;

16 March 1984 - Copy of letter marked "Private & Confidential" to Dr. E.J.R. Rossiter from (?) (presumably the Hon. Mr. Justice Asche, the Chancellor) thanking him for his letter of 23 February and urging careful consideration;

28 March 1984 - Letter marked "Personal & Confidential" to Professor F.R. Jevons from the Hon. Mr Justice Asche with 2 attachments (Rossiter to Asche - 23 February 1984 and Asche to Rossiter - 16 March 1984);

28 March 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Dr E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor Fred Jevons requesting evidence of malpractice by Professor Briggs;

29 March 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Chancellor of Deakin University from Professor Fred Jevons stating the facts that were known at the time;

Undated draft - containing parts of a letter to the Vice Chancellor concerning answers to questions put to Professor Michael Briggs;

29 March 1984 - Letter marked "Private & Confidential" to Professor Fred Jevons from Dr E.J.R. Rossiter about the complaint about Professor Briggs' work (3 pages) received 30 March by hand;

3 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Dr E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor Fred Jevons stating that he will pursue the questions raised with the staff member in question;

3 Apri 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to The Chancellor of Deakin University from Professor Fred Jevons stating that he has received the letter from the Council member and will talk to the staff member concerned;

4 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons stating an official point of view to the press;

5 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Fred Jevons, from Professor Michael Briggs (3 pages) putting his point of view and answering Dr. Rossiter's letter of accusation;

13 April 1984 - Letter to Professor M. Briggs from Professor Fred Jevons enclosing a copy of Regulation 3.3(1);

13 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor and the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons stating that he has talked to the staff member (MHB) and the allegations have been rejected; advising that a formal complaint has been sought from the Council members so that an Inquiry can be held;

13 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Dr. E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor Fred Jevons requesting a formal complaint document and enclosing a copy of Regulation 3.3(1);

17 April 1984 - Letter to Dr M. Stokie, Dean of the School of Science from Dr. A.R. Bourne stating that Professor M.H. Briggs had circulated a letter which had his name on the letterhead without his permission, knowledge or authorisation;

18 April 1984 - Letter marked "Confidential to the Vice Chancellor and Members of the Preliminary Committee" to Professor Jevons from Dr E.J.R. Rossiter advising that he has received complaints both from within and without Deakin University regarding Professor M.H. Briggs and requesting an Inquiry be set up (3 pages long);

24 April 1984 - Letter marked "Private & Confidential" to the Vice Chancellor from the Hon. Mr Justice A. Asche relating to matters raised by a Council member;

26 April 1984 - Letter to Dr E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor Fred Jevons acknowledging letter of 18 April;

26 April 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Professor Michael Briggs from Professor Fred Jevons advising the receipt of a formal complaint and setting out a date for the Preliminary Committee;

Undated timetable - list of letters and their dates for the Preliminary Enquiry;

3 May 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor from Professor Fred Jevons advising the matter before the Preliminary Committee;

3 May 1984 - Copy of note to person unknown from Professor Jevons stating that Michael Briggs is off sick and please take his medical condition into consideration;

3 May 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Deans of Education, Engineering & Architecture, Humanities, Management, Sciences and Social Sciences and non professorial academic staff, Mr R. Hay, Associate Professor D. Tucker and the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons asking that these people constitute themselves into the Preliminary Committee;

3 May 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" sent to Professor Michael Briggs from Professor Fred Jevons - this letter became exhibit No. 4 at the Deakin University Inquiry on 13/8/84;

4 May 1984 - Memo to Members of Preliminary Committee under Regulation 3.3(1) from the Registrar, Mr A.L. Pritchard advising meeting on 8 May at 10am;

9 May 1984 - Memorandum to the Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Acting Head, CRB from the Information Officer, Bob Pritchard with a draft media statement;

10 May 1984 - Handwritten letter to (Dr) Jim Rossiter from (Prof) Fred Jevons about press statement;

11 May 1984 - Media release from Deakin University signed by Bob Pritchard, Information Officer;

31 May 1984 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Dr L. Farrall, Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons as per section 12(3) of the Regulations;

7 June 1984 - Letter marked "Confidential" to Members of the Preliminary Committee from the Registrar about the reconvening of Inaugural Meeting on 18 June;

12 June 1984 - Memorandum to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Acting Head, CRB from the Information Officer, Bob Pritchard, with notes of a telephone conversation with David Humphries of the Age newspaper (attached);

19 June 1984 - Letter to Professor F.R. Jevons from K. Campbell, Chairman, Division of Biological & Health Sciences expressing concern about what had been written in the newspapers;

21 June 1984 - Letter to Mr K. Campbell from Professor Fred Jevons;

21 June 1984 - Memorandum to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Acting Head, CRB from the Information Officer about a telephone conversation with Stuart Rosson of the Coastal Telegraph enquiring whether the staff member at the centre of the Inquiry had been suspended?;

7 August 1984 - Letter from Slater & Gordon, Solicitors, to Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore, Solicitors, advising that they are now acting for Professor Briggs;

14 August 1984 - Letter marked "Confidential" to Slater & Gordon from Mr A.L. Pritchard as Secretary of the Preliminary Committee (copies to Professor M.H. Briggs and Whyte, Just & Moore) with the date and time for the commencement of the Inquiry;

22 August 1984 - Memorandum to the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Registrar and Acting Head of CRB from the Information Officer, Bob Pritchard, with a media statement;

24 August 1984 - Letter to Messrs. Slater & Gordon from Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore (marked attention of Mr Borenstein);

10 September 1984 - Copy of Order Nisi for a Writ of Prohibition - an interlocutory injunction restraining the Preliminary Committee from proceeding further until the Order Nisi was considered by the Court to determine if it should be made absolute;

11 September 1984 - Memorandum to Members of the Preliminary Committee from the Registrar, Mr A.L. Pritchard stating that FAUSA's solicitors have obtained an order nisi which delays the start of the Inquiry. Attached is a copy of an article from the Age of 11 September 1984;

12 September 1984 - Letter to Messrs. Slater & Gordon from Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore about the Deakin Inquiry;

17 September 1984 - Letter to Messrs. Slater & Gordon from (?) about the Deakin Inquiry, mentioning that Professor Briggs will petition the University Visitor;

24 September 1984 - Letter to Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore from Slater & Gordon advising that Professor Briggs' petition had been served on the Governor of Victoria on 21 September 1984;

27 September 1984 - Memorandum to Members of the Preliminary Committee from the Registrar marked "Confidential" cancelling the meeting set down for 17 September;

1 October 1984 - Letter to the Registrar, Deakin University from Whyte, Just & Moore about the University Inquiry with attachment copy of the Petition to the University Visitor, the Governor of Victoria;

15 October 1984 - Memorandum marked "Confidential" to the Vice Chancellor and Members of the Preliminary Committee from the Registrar (handwritten) about the progress of the petition to the Visitor;

5 November 984 - Memorandum to the Vice Chancellor from Dr. M.D. Stokie, Dean of Sciences about the Inquiry urging a speedy resolution of this matter for the sake of the University and Professor Briggs;

29 November 1984 - Handwritten letter to the Registrar of Deakin University from Dr Maxine Briggs requesting that all copies of letters be sent to Mr Borenstein at Slater & Gordon;

3 December 1984 - Letter to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Fred Jevons from John Starke, Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria asking for the Vice Chancellors intentions regarding the petition;

5 December 1984 - Letter to Dr M. Briggs from the Registrar, Mr A.L. Pritchard about the Inquiry;

5 December 1984 - Letter to the Hon. Mr Justice Starke from Professor Fred Jevons advising that Messrs. Whyte, Just & Moore would be acting for the University;

5 December 1984 - Letter to the Hon. Mr Justice Starke from Whyte, Just & Moore stating their position.

Details of correspondence in this inventory item are as follows:

7 February 1985 - Letter to Profesor F.R. Jevons from Charles Curwen enclosing a copy of the Judgement from the Visitor dated 6 February 1985 (28 pages long);

12 February 1985 - Telex to The Australian, The Age, The Herald, The Geelong Advertiser and FAUSA from the Information Officer, Deakin University, Bob Pritchard stating that the University will not proceed with its present inquiry into the conduct of a member of staff;

17 February 1985 - Handwritten comment addressed to Tony (?) about the Visitor's Judgement;

19 February 1985 - Memorandum to Members of Council from the Registrar about the Judgement of the Visitor;

21 February 1985 - Letter to Mr Justice Asche from Mr C.J. Craig, President of the Deakin University Academic Staff Association expressing grave concern;

24 February 1985 - Letter to Mr Tony Pritchard from Professor Fred Jevons, the Vice Chancellor discussing the matter of the VC's discretion (files 0351/52 & 53);

26 February 1985 - Letter to the Preliminary Committee from Professor Fred Jevons about the complaint against Professor M.H. Briggs;

27 February 1985 - Letter marked "Confidential" to Members of the Preliminary Committee from Professor F.R. Jevons about the complaint against Professor M.H. Briggs;

June 1985 - Draft letter marked "In Confidence" from Professor Fred Jevons advising that a formal letter of complaint has been received in accordance with Regulation 3.3(1) and advising that a copy of the letter and other enclosures will be sent to Professor Briggs at his addresses in Cambridge and Newmarket;

26 June 1985 - Letter addressed to Professor Jevons from Professor Henry Burger of Prince Henry Hospital, Dr Bryan Hudson of Southern Memorial Hospital and Dr E.J.R. Rossitor making a formal complaint alleging that a member of the staff of the University, namely Professor Michael Harvey Briggs, has been guilty of gross misconduct;

27 June 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Professor Henry Burger, Dr Bryan Hudson and Dr E.J.R. Rossiter from Professor Fred Jevons acknowledging receipt of their joint letter of 26 June;

28 June 1985 - Three copies of identical Telex sent to Professor Briggs at his address at Derby, Cambridge and Newmarket advising that important papers were posted that day by airmail from the Vice Chancellor;

3 July 1985 - Letter to the Vice Chancellor, Deakin University from Professor Michael Briggs on University of Cambridge letterhead stating that he had received the papers in the mail and would be seeking legal advice and adding that all further correspondence should be sent to his Derby address;

4 July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Deans of Architecture, Education, Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences from Professor Fred Jevons asking them to nominate members of academic staff to take their place on a new committee (No. 0393);

4 July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Professor M.H. Briggs from Professor Fred Jevons stating that the matter would be referred to a Preliminary Committee;

July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Tony (? the Registrar) from Professor Fred Jevons with a copy of Professor Michael Briggs' response to his first letter of 28 June (no. 0401);

12 July 1985 - Memorandum to the Vice Chancellor from Karen Pitt, Secretary to the Legislation Committee regarding payment of legal costs in preparation of complaint (No. 0411);

15 July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Chancellor and the Deputy Chancellor from Professor Fred Jevons stating that a Preliminary Committee has now been convened and producing a media statement (No. 0412);

17 July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Vice Chancellor from the Hon. Mr Justice Asche acknowledging letter of 15 July 1985 (No. 0413);

18 July 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons with copies to the Deputy Registrar and the Legal Officer regarding the investigation of the complaint;

18 July 1985 - Memorandum to the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons enclosing a copy of the Complaint and copies of letters written to each member appointed to the Preliminary Committee;

29 July 1985 - Article written by Fred Jevons entitled, "Research Integrity Threatened".
15 August 1985 - Letter marked "Private & Confidential" to Professor M.H. Briggs from Mr R.H. Elliott the Acting Registrar of Deakin University giving notice that the preliminary hearing will be held on 23 September and that the Preliminary Committee will begin its inquiry in the week beginning 4 November 1985;

16 August 1985 - Letter to Professor Fred Jevons from Professor M.H. Briggs (at Derby) claiming that someone has gone through his personal files and suggesting illegal entry of his office;

23 August 1985 - Letter to Professor F. Jevons from Dr J. Rossiter of Geelong, Professor Henry Burger of Prince Henry Hospital and Dr Bryan Hudson of Royal Southern Memorial Hopsital making some corrections to the letter of formal complaint sent by them back in June;

24 August 1985 - Telegram stating that proposed date for preliminary hearing totally unacceptable letter following;

2 September 1985 - Letter to the Registrar (Tony) from Dr M. Briggs stating that a formal letter has been sent to the Chancellor (No. 0455);

5 September 1985 - Letter to Dr M. Briggs (Derby) from Professor F.R. Jevons advising that he had received a further letter from the authors of the formal complaint and a copy has been forwarded to him;

6 September 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to Mr B. Edwards, School of Humanities from Professor F.R. Jevons about the new letter from the three complainants;

6 September 1985 - Letter to Professor M. Briggs from Professor F.R. Jevons about the letter from the three complainants;

11 September 1985 - Letter to Mr Russell H. Elliott, Acting Registrar of Deakin University from the Hon. Mr Justice Asche (the Chancellor) about a letter that he received from Professor Briggs;

13 September 1985 - Letter from Dr Henry Burger of the Medical Research Centre to Professor F. Jevons about the letter of complaint about Professor Briggs (copies of Dr B Hudson and Dr J. Rossiter);

19 September 1985 - Letter to the Registrar from Maxine Briggs stating that Michael is travelling in Europe and is unable to attend the meeting of the Preliminary Committee (No. 0472);

25 September 1985 - Letter to Professor M.H. Briggs from R.H. Elliott, Acting Registrar, about the meeting of the Preliminary Committee on 23 September;

25 September 1985 - Letter to the Registrar, Deakin University from Professor Michael H. Briggs resigning his appointment with the University;

4 October 1985 - Letter to the Editor, The Australian from Austin Asche the Chancellor of Deakin University in response to allegations in an article appearing in the Higher Education Supplement on 2 October 1985;

7 October 1985 - Letter to Professor M.H. Briggs from R.H. Elliott, Acting Registrar stating that Professor Briggs' letter will be considered by Council at its meeting on 11 October 1985 (No. 0519);

7 October 1985 - Memorandum to Professor R. Walker, Professor F. West, Mr H. Moore, Mr P.Hutchings, Mr A. Parish, Dr G. Jones, Mr B. Edwards and Dr R. Bathgate from the Acting Registrar advising that Professor Briggs will not be making a submission regarding the date proposed for commencement of the formal Inquiry, therefore the meeting scheduled for 15 October is cancelled;

7 October 1985 - Memorandum to Council Members from the Acting Registrar stating that Professor Briggs has resigned (No. 0517);

11 October 1985 - Memorandum marked "Confidential" to members of the Preliminary Committee from the Acting Registrar, Mr R.H. Elliott, noting that Professor Briggs' resignation was accepted by Council effective of 11 October 1985;

11 October 1985 - Letter to the Dean, Sciences and the Acting Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons regarding postgraduate students who were supervised by Michael Briggs;

16 October 1985 - Memorandum to members of the Council from the Acting Registrar about the statement by the Vice Chancellor about the resignation of Professor M.H. Briggs (No.0547);

16 October 1985 - Statement to Council by Professor Fred Jevons about the events leading to the resignation of Professor Michael Briggs (No. 0548);

28 October 1985 - Letter to the Chairman of the Leave Committee from Professor Fred Jevons about the whereabouts of Dr Michael Briggs;

28 October 1985 - Letter marked "In Confidence" to the Registrar, Deputy Registrar and the Information office from Professor Fred Jevons about grants to Dr Michael Briggs (No. 0565);

28 October 1985 - Handwritten memorandum to Russell Elliot about Dr Michael Briggs' OSP leave and the return answer from Russell Elliott (No. 0566);

Undated memo to the Deputy Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons about Dr Michael Briggs' OSP (No. 0559);

11 November 1985 - Letter to the Registrar from Professor Fred Jevons about enquiries from overseas about Dr Michael Briggs;

11 November 1985 - Letter to Dr P.N. O'Donoghue, Institute of Biology, London from Professor Fred Jevons including information about Dr Michael Briggs;

5 December 1985 - Memorandum to the Registrar from Dr M.D. Stokie, Dean of Sciences about ex gratia payment to Dr M.H. Briggs (No. 0576);

11 December 1985 - Memorandum to the Vice Chancellor from Dr M.D. Stokie, Dean of Sciences about students formerly supervised by Dr M.H. Briggs (No. 0577);

23 December 1985 - Letter to the Minister of Education, Mr Ian Cuthie from Professor Fred Jevons about the Briggs case and its conclusions.

Details of correspondence in this inventory item are as follows:

7 January 1986 - Letter to Professor F. Jevons from the Private Secretary, Trish Kerr, for the Minister of Education thanking him for his letter of 23 December 1985;

30 January 1986 - Letter to Professor M.H. Briggs from A.L. Pritchard, the Registrar, asking for instructions about the sixty cartons of books, journals, files and pictures that were removed from Professor Briggs' office following his resignation;

1 July 1986 - Letter (sent certified/airmail) to Professor M.H. Briggs from R.H. Elliott, the Acting Registrar referring to the letter dated 30 January and asking for instructions before 1 October 1986;

14 August 1986 - Letter to Professor M.H. Briggs (in Marbella, Spain) asking for instructions about the boxes of possessions;

25 August 1986 - Handwritten letter to Mr Russell Elliot from Michael Briggs advising that the books are to go to the library, the reprints to whomever wants them and the rest to be destroyed. This letter was received on 5 September 1986;

24 November 1986 - Letter to Dr M.H. Briggs from R.H. Elliott, Acting Registrar enclosing copies of Briggs' 1959 PhD thesis and 1961 DSc thesis which had been among MHB's personal belongings. Also advised that following his instructions set out in letter dated 25 August 1986, materials had been dispersed or destroyed;

19 December 1986 - Vote of Confidence in Chancellor signed by Kath Walsh of the Information Office, Deakin University.