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Papers, 1908-1973 [manuscript]
Bib ID 2268208
Format ManuscriptManuscript
Author
Brown, Thomas, 1861-1934
 
Access Conditions Available for reference. Not for loan. 
Description 1908-1973 
1 cm. fol. 
Summary

The papers contain souvenirs of the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary on 22 June 1911, a letter from Sir George Reid, the passport of Thomas Brown, a committee pass for the American fleet reception in August 1908, photos of Thomas Brown and G.H. Reid, a card autographed by Andrew Fisher, a Bible, an autograph album and a summary of the life of Thomas Brown. The folio items are a manuscript entitled Genealogy and biographical data of the Brown family 1650-1973 and the official invitation to the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.

Biography/History

Thomas Brown was a member of the first Federal Parliament and was one of the Parliamentarians selected to represent Australia at the Coronation of King George V.

Notes

Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 2234.

Cited In

Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D654.

Subjects Brown, Thomas, - 1861-1934 - Archives.  |  Brown family.  |  George - V, - King of Great Britain, - 1865-1936 - Coronation.  |  Politicians - Australia - Archives.
Time Coverage 1908-1973 
Occupation Federal politicians

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