Summary
A typewritten letter from G. F. Pearce, Minister for Defence (in Charge of Demobilisation), of Australia House, London, to H. V. McKay, of Amberley House, London, dated 13th August 1919.
The letter acknowledges receipt of H. V. McKay's letter of resignation as Chairman of the Disposal Board, thanks him for his services, and wishes him a safe journey to Australia.
This is from the H. V. McKay Archive Series B, which includes an extensive collection of business records and private papers relating to H.V. McKay and his enterprise.
Physical Description
Single sheet of off-white, watermarked paper with printed letterhead of the Commonwealth of Australia. Typewritten text in blue ink one sided only. Handwritten signature. Image of the Coat of Arms of Australia at top.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Working Life & Trades, Public Life & Institutions, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs. Cecil Newton McKay (nee Shaw), University of Melbourne Archives (The), circa 1970
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Recipient
Mr Hugh V. McKay - H.V. McKay, London, England, Great Britain, Aug 1919
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Sender
Senator George F. Pearce - Australian Government, 13 Aug 1919
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Inscriptions
Watermark: ' [crown] / Royal Boo[?] / Vellum ' Handwritten, pencil: ' 2/2/12 / Series B ' Printed: ' TELEPHONE: CITY 1748 / COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / MINISTER FOR DEFENCE, / (IN CHARGE OF DEMOBILISATION) / AUSTRALIA HOUSE, / STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2. ' Typewritten: ' 13th. August, 1919. / Dear Mr. Mc Kay :- / I am in receipt of your letter dated 11th. August, tendering your resignation as Chairman of the Disposal Board, owing to your projected early return to Australia. ' [Further text]
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Correspondence
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
203 mm (Width), 255 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Correspondence, Letters, Letterhead, World War I, 1914-1918, Defences
