Letter, 1901 Jan 28 [manuscript] : Milson's Point, N.S.W. to A.S. Cowley. 1901.

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Letter, 1901 Jan 28 [manuscript] : Milson's Point, N.S.W. to A.S. Cowley. 1901.

Letter is in reply to letter recommending Robert Philp as possible Postmaster General ; Barton's respect for Philp, and efforts to persuade him to accept ministerial appointment in Federal Government. Accompanied by Cowley's letter of 23 January 1901.

1 folded sheet ; 18 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7821680

University of Queensland, UQ Library

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Barton, Edmund, 1849-1920

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Sir Edmund Barton (1849-1920) was the first Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, having previously been a leading advocate of Federation and one of the draftsmen of the Australian Constitution. He served as Prime Minister from 1 January 1901 until 23 September 1903, and then resigned to become the senior puisne judge of the newly-established High Court of Australia. From the description of Papers of Sir Edmund Barton [manuscript]. 1827-1940. (Libraries Australia). WorldCa...

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Philp, Robert, Sir, 1851-1922

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