Papers 1893-1941 [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 48941
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- Stonehaven, John Lawrence Baird, Viscount, 1874-1941
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- Canberra : National Library of Australia, [19--]
- 2 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Correspondence, mainly from 1926 to 1930, between Stonehaven and other Governors-general, British diplomats, politicians and friends in England, dealing with his appointment as Governor-General of Australia, the Imperial Conference of 1926, the changing role of the Governor-General, and the political and economic situation in Australia, Great Britain, and other parts of the British Empire; correspondence with the King and the King's private secretaries, Lord Stamfordham and Sir Clive Wigram, 1925-1937; and correspondence relating to Stonehaven's resignation as Chairman of the Conservative Party in 1936. A memorandum from Lord Forster giving Stonehaven advice about runnning the household at Government House. Memoranda, reports and minutes of the Committee of Imperial Defence, 1926-1929. Diaries for September and October 1919 dealing with a visit Stonehaven made to Egypt, and the political and industrial situation in England; and a diary for 1941 discussing British defence policy, party politics, and the war situation generally. Newspaper cuttings, mostly relating to Stonehaven's term as Governor -General of Australia.
- Notes:
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the National Library of Australia at MS 2127.
- Subject:
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- Stonehaven, John Lawrence Baird, Viscount, 1874-1941 -- Archives
- George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936 -- Correspondence
- Great Britain. Committee of Imperial Defence -- Records and correspondence
- Imperial Conference, (1926 : London, England)
- Politicians -- Great Britain -- Archives
- Governors general -- Australia -- Archives
- Australia -- Politics and government -- 1922-1945
- Australia -- Economic conditions -- 1922-1945
- England -- Politics and government -- 20th century
- Great Britain -- Defenses -- 20th century
- Time Coverage:
- 1893-1941
- Occupation:
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- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Photograph
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1941
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 9999
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