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Correspondence and related papers II, 1945-1947

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  1. (fol. 1) letter from H.R. Vaghjee about FCB publications, 19 Feb 1945
  2. (fols. 2-5) two printed letters from P.L. Reddi, to the Governor, Mackenzie-Kennedy, and to Oliver Stanley, S/S Col., about the revision of the Constitution, 27 Mar and 7 May 1945
  3. (fols. 6-27) correspondence between Kenneth Baker, Trade Union Adviser, and Rita Hinden about labour relations and trade union affairs; also about the general situation in Mauritius, and social, economic, and political matters, including the following subjects: (fol. 6) effects of cyclones; (fols. 6, 8) malnutrition; (fol. 6) black markets; (fols. 8-9, 25-26) the new Constitution; (fol. 9) franchise; (fols. 10-11) newspapers; (fols. 10-12, 24, 27) Dr Millien; (fols. 11-12) Dr Curé; (fols. 11-12) Anquetil; (fol. 12) Emile; (fol. 21) sugar industry; (fol. 22) Labour victory in British elections; (fols. 22-23, 26) Swindon Commission - Civil Service, 16 May-10 Oct 1945
  4. (fols. 28-43) correspondence between Reddi and the FCB about constitutional reform, with copies of his memoranda to Oliver Stanley, S/S Col. (fols. 35-36) and G.H. Hall, S/S Col. (fols. 38-39), and cuttings from L'Oeuvre, 18 May 1945-18 Jul 1946
  5. (fol. 44) letter from the FCB to H.R. Vaghjee about Fabian publications, 22 May 1945
  6. (fols. 45-62) correspondence between J.E. Russie and the FCB about his memorial to Hall, concerning the Governor's decision to deprive him of his post as District Court Usher (see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/171, folder 1, fols. 140-145), 8-20 Jun 1945
  7. (fols. 63-108) 'Trade Unionism in Mauritius': report by Baker, after four months in the Colony as Trade Union Adviser, 2 Jul 1945
  8. (fols. 109-129) letter from Creech Jones to Rita Hinden about the 'Governor's plan for a revised Constitution' (copy attached, fols. 112-114), and a letter from the FCB to Hall commenting on these proposals, with draft and five copies, 29 Jul 1945
  9. (fols. 130-132) correspondence between P.R. Philogene and the FCB about his proposal to start a local Fabian Society, 2 Aug-30 Oct 1945
  10. (fols. 133-135) 'Tackling cyclone havoc in Mauritius', issued by the Mauritius Government, n.d.
  11. (fols. 136-138) correspondence between K. Hazareesingh and Rita Hinden about his History of the Indians in Mauritius and about welfare plans for the West Indies, 13 Oct, 19 Nov 1945
  12. (fols. 139-140) letter from A. Yadally to the FCB with a copy of his memorial to the Secretary of State, 19 Oct 1945
  13. (fols. 141-147) correspondence between Dr S. Ramgoolam, MLC (Member of the Legislative Council), and Rita Hinden about the revision of the Constitution, including a note of Parliamentary Questions asked by Major Wilkes, MP, and Hall's replies, 29 Oct 1945-5 Apr 1946
  14. (fols. 148-153) correspondence between Lewis Gerald and the FCB with a copy of his petition to the Secretary of State on behalf of government pensioners for increased cost of living allowances, and a quotation from Hansard giving Hall's reply to a question by W. Williams, 31 Oct 1945-15 Jul 1946
  15. (fols. 154-155) correspondence between Rita Hinden and P. Raffray about the sugar industry, 2 Jan, 9 May 1946
  16. (fols. 156-158) correspondence with Balkaran Ramsewak, Longmountain Small Planters Association, about cyclone compensation, including a Reply from Creech Jones, U-S/S Col., 6 Jan, 26 Feb 1946
  17. (fols. 159-164) correspondence between Fernand Maugendre and Rita Hinden, about his memorial to G.H. Hall, S/S Col., 11 Jan-28 Mar 1946
  18. (fols. 165-172) letter and cable from E.B. Emile to the FCB with copies of his correspondence with the Governor and Colonial Secretary in connection with the execution of three prisoners, 3 Jun-8 Sep 1946
  19. (fols. 173-195) correspondence between Baker and Rita Hinden (see also MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/171, folder 2, fols. 178-179). The first letter, written by him in Durban, gives his comments on South African affairs including the question of the inclusion of South West Africa (Namibia) in the Union. Other subjects include: (fols. 176, 181-182, 184-186, 188-189) high strength spirits monopoly; (fols. 177-178, 183, 185) Sir Donald Mackenzie-Kennedy, Governor; (fol. 180) Indian trade unions; (fols. 190-191) Trade Union Advisers; (fols. 194-195) Baker's appointment as Labour Officer in Hong Kong; (fol. 195) new Trade Union law, 24 Jun 1946-22 May 1947
  20. (fol. 196) Departmental Welfare Activities Committee: 'Chairman's Proposals' (signed A.H. Pickwood), 1 Jul 1946
  21. (fol. 197) written Reply by Hall to a question by George Brown, MP, on legislation on friendly societies, 3 Jul 1946
  22. (fols. 198-199) resolutions voted at a public meeting, about local government and revision of the Constitution (two copies), 4 Aug 1946
  23. (fols. 200-207) letter from Maurice Felix to Rita Hinden, covering copies of his correspondence with the Governor about Development and Welfare proposals and the sugar industry, 25 Aug 1946
  24. (fol. 208) written Reply to Creech Jones to a question by Mrs Middleton about the monopoly of high-strength spirits, 16 Oct 1946
  25. (fols. 209-232) letter from Dr Reynolds Rohan, Dental Surgeon, to Rita Hinden, covering a copy of his memorandum, dated 18 Oct 1943, addressed to the Governor, Mackenzie-Kennedy, on the future needs and development of the Colony, Oct 1946
  26. (fols. 233-240) correspondence with Lewis Gerald about his petition against a decision of the Courts, 3 Nov 1946; 1 Jul 1947
  27. (fol. 241) letter from L.R. Thevenau, Public Works Department Section, to Miss Davies, FCB, proposing the Mauritius Railway Works Union for membership, 14 Nov 1946
  28. (fol. 242) letter from H. Bunwaree, Secretary, Mauritius Agricultural Labourers Union, to Rita Hinden, enquiring about a possible coach for Mauritian students, 11 Dec 1946.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945-1947

Extent

242 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 365/170, folder 2

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