Papers of John Davies, 1875-1896 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 720129
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Davies, John 1839-1896
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1875-1896]
- 16 cm.
- Summary:
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The collection consists of a small amount of personal correspondence and documents, newspaper clippings, photographs, miscellaneous manuscript items, invitations and programmes. The correspondence and invitations in part concern Davies' association with a number of societies and organisations in Sydney, including the United Grand Lodge of N.S.W., the Grand Division of Sons of Temperance and the International Exhibition of 1879. The remainder includes congratulatory letters on Davies' award of a C.M.G. in 1880, five letters from Henry Parkes, several from L. W. Wallington, Governor Carrington's A.D.C., and one in Carrington's own hand. The papers also contain some handwritten poetry (including "The bounding kangaroo" and "Colonial athletes"); programmes, etc. relating to the celebration of Queen Victoria's Jubilee in June 1887; and two printed texts of speeches by Henry Parkes.
- Biography/History:
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Alderman of Sydney, a member of N.S.W. Legislative Council, and was associated with the organisation of international exhibitions. Freemason. Created a C.M.G. in 1880.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 3484.
- Source of Acquisition:
- Sir John Ferguson Collection.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia C557
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1875-1896
- Occupation:
- State and Territory politicians
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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