Norfolk Island: Correspondence with M.V. Murphy, 1901-10, 1913-17, 1920

 
Component identifier:
Series 20
Content Summary:

Private and unofficial correspondence with M. V. Murphy, Administrator of Norfolk Island (1913-20) concerning various matters, including: Lord Chelmsford's visit to Norfolk Island (1910); Norfolk Island Fund; inadequacy of available shipping services; development of export products; establishment of Savings Bank Branch; election of new Executive Council (1915); improvement in cattle breeding; extensions to Harbour works; changes in Federal politics; salaried staff on the Island; personal affairs.

Comprises Items 1169-1252

Immediate source of acquisition:
The papers were donated to the Commonwealth National Library by Hunt's daughter, Miss Marion Hunt, in 1936. Some other papers of Atlee Hunt, including three diaries, were donated by Mr Bruce Hunt in 1964 and are housed at MS 1100.

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Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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