F. J. Gillen (Alice Springs) to B.S., 1898-04-17

 
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File 37 (5)
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Local excitement because F. J. Gillen has sentenced 'the king's' youngest son to 6 months in gaol.

F. J. Gillen's efforts to comfort the king.

The 'Couvade' ceremony.

Customs prevailing among women in pregnancy.

Negotiations with MacMillans' over publication of 'the book'.

F.J. Gillen's political views.

He admires Lord Salisbury 'he has been a restraining influence upon the rapacity of your countrymen whom I certainly do not hate. I do hate the policy England has pursued with regard to Ireland for the last 600 years'.

Conservatives and Liberals in the Colonies.

'Kingston' and his sins against morality.

B.S.' 'lofty' 'patronising' air towards local politicians, who are in F. J. Gillen's view 'the men who are building up a nation in Australia'.

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Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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