Nelson, Hugh, Sir

Sir Hugh M. Nelson (1833-1906), one time premier and lieutenant governor of Queensland. Nelson was intimately involved in the British New Guinea Protectorate and its subsequent annexation to Australia during the period from 1876.

From the description of [Official papers and correspondence on the subject of the proposed annexation of New Guinea, and covering all aspects of Australia's official involvement in the administration of British New Guinea, from the estate of Sir Hugh M. Nelson], 1876-1902 [manuscript]. 1876-1902. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 298630427