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Dudley De Chair - Memoirs [M716], 1931-1947

Dudley De Chair - Memoirs [M716], 1931-1947

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nV2qGRln

Dudley De Chair - Memoirs [M716], 1931-1947

About this item

Full title

Dudley De Chair - Memoirs [M716], 1931-1947

Date

Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]

Call Numbers

M 716

Record Identifier

nV2qGRln

Reference Code

432408
Physical Description

Contents

microfilm reel 35 mm

Other Descriptions

Level of description

Fonds

Access and use

Issue Copy

Microfilm : M 716

More information

Scope and Contents

Contents

Two typescript volumes 1924-30, containing reminiscences of his time as Governor of New South Wales. They describe vice-regal life from a personal point of view and include a section on the constitutional struggle initiated by J.T. Lang to abolish the Legislative Council. Descriptions of social life and entertainment at Government House and his vis...

Alternative Titles

Full title

Dudley De Chair - Memoirs [M716], 1931-1947

Notes

General note

Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales
National Library of Australia holds microfilm master
Available for reference
Australian Joint Copying Project handbook. Part 8 : Miscellaneous [M series], Entry 43, p. 31
Australian Joint Copying Project m...

Contextual Information

Administrative / Biographical history

Govenor of New South Wales Feb. 1924 to Apr. 1930. His term of Governor of New South Wales was highlighted by his clash with the Labor Party and J.T. Lang in 1926 which led to an examination of the powers of the state governors in Australia

Identifiers

Primary Identifiers

Call Numbers

M 716

Record Identifier

nV2qGRln

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/nV2qGRln

Other Identifiers

Reference code

432408

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