William Hurst was a journalist. He was editor of The Australasian, Melbourne, 1920-1935, and editor of the Argus, Melbourne, 1935-1937: A collection of the papers of W.P. Hurst, which include the correspondence of Henry Gullett, a former editor of The Australasian (1872-1885). The papers consist mainly of correspondence with Australian authors, the two largest groups of which are the papers of Zora Cross (1921-1936) and 73 letters of Roy Bridges (1927-19##). Smaller sections include articles by Rolf Boldrewood. Also a volume containing early 19th century autograph letters and envelopes (shelved at MS FB 6). Also a press cuttings volume containing articles written by W.P. Hurst, January - May 1913 (shelved at MS FB 11 (EX BOX 486/2)).