Guide to the Papers of Ernest Tristram Crutchley (as filmed by the AJCP), 1928-1940

 

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Summary

Collection number:
M1829 - M1830
Creator:
Crutchley, Ernest Tristram
Extent:
15 items
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project.

Items from this collection should include references to the location of the original material and to the AJCP nla.obj number, which serves as the online identifier for the digital copy.

Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234)

Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for reference.

Background

Content Summary:
Includes: typescript of unfinished autobiography including account of Crutchley's early life and his appointment in 1928 as the British Government Representative for Migration in Australia; Diaries 1928-40 containing a detailed record of Crutchley's travels in Australia; meetings with public figures; social life in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne; negotiations with British settlers; impressions of Australian politics; reflections on migration; British-Australian relations; and the 'bodyline' controversy; correspondence 1931-35.
Biographical / Historical:

Ernest Tristram Crutchley (1878-1940). Assistant Surveyor, G.P.O., 1909-14; served in Royal Engineers 1914-19; served on staff of Chief Secretary for Ireland, Dublin, 1921-22; Principal, Irish Office, 1922-25; Finance Officer, Oversea Settlement Committee, 1925-28; British Government Representative for Migration in Australia, 1928-31; Representative in Australia of H.N. Government in the United Kingdom, 1932-35; Public Relations Officer, G.P.O., 1935-39; Assistant Under-Secretary of State, Dominions Office, 1936-37; Member of Oversea Settlement Board, 1937-39; Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Home Security, 1939-40.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Available for Access.
Conditions Governing Use:
Many of the records digitised as part of the AJCP are still in copyright. Readers wishing to publish or reproduce documents should seek permission, in the first instance, from the owner of the original material.
Preferred citation:

Acknowledgement of use of this material should refer to the location of the original material and to the Australian Joint Copying Project.

Items from this collection should include references to the location of the original material and to the AJCP nla.obj number, which serves as the online identifier for the digital copy.

Example: M Series: Journal of Capt. James Cook, 18 February 1770, British Library Add. MS 27885 (AJCP ref: http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1234)

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