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Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
- Date
- 1893-1936
- By
- Hall-Jones, William (Hon Sir), 1851-1936
- Reference
- MS-Group-0532
- Description
Correspondence, notes and reports relating to Hall-Jones' political career during the Seddon and Ward ministries, and as member of the Legislative Council (1913-1936). A large part of the papers are concerned with his work as Acting Prime Minister (1906), Minister of Public Works and Marine (1893-1906), and New Zealand High Commissioner in London (1908-1912). Includes private papers and correspondence, although most of these are semi-political in nature. Also testimonials and memorabilia, photographs, published official papers and newspaper clippings.
Source of title - Transcribed
Arrangement: The papers have been arranged in series, based on Hall-Jone's various political activities
Cabinet minister, New Zealand High Commissioner in London and member of the Legislative Council
Quantity: 99 folder(s). 5 volume(s). 1 box(es). 1 Linear Metres.
Physical Description: Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter
Finding Aids: A detailed list compiled by the donor is also available on request.
Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Two albums and 8 loose photographs.
Processing information: Material in Series 1 to 4 initially required the permission of the Chief Librarian for access. This was removed and the collection made 'No access restrictions' in May 2022.
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Format
- 99 folder(s), 5 volume(s), 1 box(es), 1 Linear Metres, Administrative reports, Business correspondence, Conference papers and proceedings, Diaries, Manuscripts, Notebooks, Personal correspondence, Postcards, Scrapbooks, Testimonies, Holographs, mss, typescripts and printed matter
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Despatch re New Hebrides
Date: 16 Nov 1906
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-33
Description: From the Secretary of State to the New Zealand governor, regarding the Anglo-French Convention over the New Hebrides, and especially the protest made by Hall-Jones in a letter to the Colonial Office Other - Part of PP16 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Public Works folder
Date: 1893-1905
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-01
Description: Notes, copies of letters, work costings and circulars, mainly relating to railway construction, and the use of co-operative work gangs. Also proposals concerning construction of government buildings and extensions in Wellington Other - PP2 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Despatch re annexation of Tonga
Date: 22 May 1906
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-64
Description: Desptch sent by Colonial Office to the Governor, Lord Plunkett, with copy of a letter to W P Reeves, all concerned with the possible annexation of Tonga Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Letter from James McGowan
Date: 16 Mar 1909
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-74
Description: Written from the Royal Hotel, Thames. Gives reasons for his resignation from Parliament. Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Memorandum from Colonial Office concerning New Hebrides
Date: 1903, 1906
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-60
Description: Incomplete memorandum argues against Hall-Jones' objections to the arrangement with the French over the New Hebrides. Includes copy of letter from Colonial Office to Governor General of Australia. Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Telegrams re Hall-Jones Ministry
Date: Jun-Aug 1906
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-56
Description: Includes last telegrams to Seddon, telegrams to and from Ward; many in code, some undeciphered Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Letter from Kate Sheppard
Date: 4 Feb 1919
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-68
Description: Letter written on behalf of National Council of Women concerning the "eligibility for Parliament" campaign Other - PP17 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Correspondence re New Zealand Times
Date: 1913
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-67
Description: Letters to and from Hall-Jones, concerning his intention to sue the New Zealand Times for its allegations concerning his party allegiance Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Copies and drafts of poems
Date: n d [ca 1900-1930?]
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-87
Description: All undated, some are copies of poems, some appear to be original Other - Part of PP25-30 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Notes on progress in the agricultural industry
Date: 1902
From: Hall-Jones, William (Sir), 1851-1936 :Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-5755-32
Description: Typescript, with corrections and additions, including tables. Titled: What the Government has done and is doing for the agricultural industry. Other - Part of PP16 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).