Letter to Sir Charles Wakefield, 1926, 24th December [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2363087
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount, 1883-1967
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1926
- 1 cm.
- Summary:
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This letter, addressed to Sir Charles Wakefield, was written while Bruce was at sea, on his way to Australia. It thanks Sir Charles for the receipt of three gifts, including a book by Sir Alan Cobham. Bruce refers to a "good trip" but "cold weather" and expresses regret that his present job may prevent a further visit to England for some time.
- Biography/History:
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Prime Minister of Australia, 1923-1929. See entry in "Australian Dictionary of Biography", Vol. 7, pp. 452-461.
Sir Charles Wakefield's firm C.C. Wakefiel and Co. dealt in lubricating oils ('Castrol'). He was interested in fostering imperial strength and friendship and financed Sir Alan Cobham's return flight to Australia in 1926.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: NLA MS 8901.
- Subject:
- Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount, 1883-1967 -- Archives
- Time Coverage:
- 1926
- Other authors/contributors:
- Wakefield, C. C. (Charles Cheers), Sir, 1859-1941
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2037 [Creator Date of Death + 70 Years]
Copyright status was determined using the following information:
- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1967
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1926
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