Correspondence of Christopher Crisp, 1877-1916 [manuscript]. 1877-1916.

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Correspondence of Christopher Crisp, 1877-1916 [manuscript]. 1877-1916.

Correspondence mainly includes letters, with some printed material and newspapercuttings, largely of a political nature. There is some personal and biographical material. Political subjects covered are mainly concerned with Australian and Victorian affairs, and include discussions on Federation Leagues in Australia, Imperial Federation, State Socialism, the Labour Movement, Trade Unionism etc. Some letters deal with the development of Bacchus Marsh with regard especially to railways, irrigation and water supplies. Personal material mainly consists of comments and criticism of leading articles. Several letters contain discussions on theories of cosmology, theology and other philosophical subjects. 23 letters are included, mainly discussions on Victorian and Australian politics, from Alfred Deakin. Other correspondents include James Service, George Higinbotham, H. B. Higgins, Sir Henry Wrixon, Sir George Reid, E. E. Morris, E. J. Thomas and others.

7 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7066641

Libraries Australia

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Crisp, Christopher, 1844-1915

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Journalist and editor. Edited Bacchus Marsh "Express", 1866-1915. From the description of Correspondence of Christopher Crisp, 1877-1916 [manuscript]. 1877-1916. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225644185 ...

Deakin, Alfred, 1856-1919

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Both Pearson and Deakin were members of various ministries in the late 19th century. e.g. the Gillies Ministry of 1886-1890. From the description of Letters. 1878-1900. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225644637 Deakin was a regular contributor to the "Morning Post" after 1900. From the description of Newspaper clippings and essay. 1903-1911. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225842684 Alfred Deakin was a member of the House of Represe...