The Australian Women's Register

MS Acc11.018 comprises a transcript of the diary of Clotilda Bayne, covering the period 29 December 1889 to 31 December 1890. Clotilda Bayne was the daughter of Peter Bayne (1830-1896), English author and journalist who produced many publications, including a biography of Martin Luther, and who was a regular leader writer for Christian World for over twenty years. The diary describes Miss Bayne’s journey from England to Australia via Italy, and the first few months of her life in Adelaide, where she arrived on 3 June. On 5 June, she married an Anglican minister, Reverend Charles L. Marson (1858-1914). The diary includes details of daily life in Adelaide, many references to local church affairs, and several references to Cecil Sharp, the expert on English folk songs and dancing who then held a legal post in Adelaide (1 packet).