Guide to the Scrapbooks relating to Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore, 1871-1923

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10689
Creator:
Keith-Falconer, Algernon, Sir, 9th Earl of Kintore
Extent:
(2 oversized phase-boxes)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Scrapbooks relating to Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore, National Library of Australia, MS 10689, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises two scrapbooks with a compilation of materials relating to Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore, who served as Governor of South Australia between 1889 and 1895. The scrapbooks include letters, photographs, seating plans for official dinners, certificates and invitations, along with materials relating to the British Monarchy, Kintore's role as governor, and Australian Federation.
Biographical Note:

Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore (1852-1930), was Governor and Commander-in-Chief of South Australia from April 1889 until April 1895. Kintore was born on 12 August 1852 at Sixmount House, near Edinburgh. He succeeded his father as earl in 1880 and was appointed to court and other offices appropriate to a member of the nobility. In 1889 he was appointed G.C.M.G. and governor of South Australia.

Kintore took a deep interest in the colony under his charge, travelling more extensively than any previous governor. He took an interest in Federation and supported the Australasian Federal Convention at Melbourne in 1890. Kintore saw the colony emerge from severe depression and times of unrest with miners at Moonta in 1890, and the Broken Hill strike in 1892. After five changes of ministry, Kintore succeeded in forming a government on 16 June 1893 that lasted until December 1899. Kintore resigned in 1895, returning to his post as lord-in-waiting at the court of Queen Victoria.

His duties brought him the grand cordon of the Crown of Italy, the first class of the Prussian order of the Red Eagle and the Grand Cross of the Portuguese military order of Christ. In 1913 he was elected deputy-Speaker of the House of Lords.

Kintore was a prominent Mason and sometime after he arrived in South Australia, he became provincial grand master of the Kincardineshire Lodge. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the Universities of Aberdeen and Adelaide. Kintore Avenue, adjoining the cultural precinct in the city of Adelaide, was named after him, as were several suburban thoroughfares.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8685395).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8685395).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Scrapbooks relating to Algernon Hawkins Thomond Keith-Falconer, 9th Earl of Kintore, National Library of Australia, MS 10689, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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