Memoirs of Sir Dudley De Chair (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : [M716], 1931-1947
- Bib ID:
- 333899
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Author:
- De Chair, Dudley, Sir, 1864-1958
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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Two typescript volumes 1924-30, containing reminiscences of his time as Governor of New South Wales. They describe vice-regal life from a personal point of view and include a section on the constitutional struggle initiated by J.T. Lang to abolish the Legislative Council. Descriptions of social life and entertainment at Government House and his visits to various parts of New South Wales are contained in the journals. The last section records his voyage back to England via Singapore, Japan and China and his reception in London.
- Biography/History:
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Govenor of New South Wales Feb. 1924 to Apr. 1930. His term of Governor of New South Wales was highlighted by his clash with the Labor Party and J.T. Lang in 1926 which led to an examination of the powers of the state governors in Australia.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M716.
- Also available online https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-770254936
- Microfilm copy of originals held by the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London, SE1 6HZ
- Cited In:
- Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 43, p. 31
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Description in Mander-Jones, p. 443.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1924, 1930
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Presumed date of death of creator (latest date):
- 1958
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 9999
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