Diaries [manuscript]. 1904-1908.

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Diaries [manuscript]. 1904-1908.

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Five diaries covering the following periods: 1. 9 Sept. 1904-1915 Jan. 1905 (137 p.); 2. 8 Feb. 1905-1929 July 1905 (114 p.); 3. 28 June 1906-1922 July 1906 (80 p.); 4. Nov. 1907-12 Dec. 1907 (22 p.); 5. 28 May 1908-1929 June 1908 (89 p.). Topics includes an account of Im Thurn's visit to Tonga in July 1905, a conference in Noumea 1908, a visit to the New Hebrides (1907), the proclamation of the Anglo-French Condominium, 1907 and a tour of the New Hebrides, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island, (diary no. 5). Other subjects referred to include disputes between settlers and natives, relations with Fijian chiefs, the King of Tonga and with French officials in the New Hebrides, plantations and miss trade with New Zealand, public finance, social events and ceremonies. There are also references to Lord Stanmore and Sir John Thurston.

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Stanmore, Arthur Hamilton-Gordon, Baron, 1829-1912

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Arthur Charles Hamilton-Gordon, first Baron Stanmore (1829-1912) was born in London and served from 1854 to 1857 as a member of the House of Commons. Gordon served as Governor of Trinidad (1866-1870), Mauritius (1871-1874), Fiji (1875-1880), New Zealand (1880-1882) and Ceylon (1883-1890). From 1877 to 1882 he also served as High Commissioner and Consul-General for the Western Pacific. From the description of High Commission, Fiji, pamphlets [microform]. 1874-1881. (Libraries Australi...

Im Thurn, Everard Ferdinand, 1852-1932

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Epithet: KCMG British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x00022e Sir Everard Im Thurn was a noted anthropologist and Governor of Fiji and High Commissioner for the Western Pacific 1904-1910. The diaries are mainly a record of Im Thurn's activities as Governor and High Commissioner. From the description of Diaries [manuscript]. 1904-1908. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225821995 ...

Thurston, John B. (John Bates), 1836-1897

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Epithet: KCMG, colonial governor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x0002c2 ...