George Grimble and Co Ltd
Organization
Biography
George Grimble & Co. Ltd was formed in 1953 and engaged in ship broking, freight broking, chartering, and sale and purchase broking of ships. Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Matheson & Co. Ltd acquired an interest in the company in 1966.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
File
Correspondence re Geo. Grimble & Co. Ltd, 26 Aug. 1963-15 Oct. 1968
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/148
Scope and Contents
Correspondence (including telegrams and telex) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo, and Jardine Waugh Ltd, Singapore; correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Common Brothers Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Howe, Robinson & Co. Ltd, London; correspondence between George Grimble & Co. Ltd, Hong Kong, and other correspondents, including Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co., Private Ltd, Calcutta, and...
Dates:
26 Aug. 1963-15 Oct. 1968
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
File
Correspondence re ship broking and chartering agency, 23 Jan. 1964-30 Dec. 1965
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/1/34/6
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, cables and telex exchanged by Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Waugh (Malaya) Ltd, Singapore; correspondence between Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and other correspondents; and other letters and papers, including monthly statements of Matheson (Chartering) Ltd.Much of the material concerns George Grimble & Co. Ltd, including correspondence between the firm and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong; the company's balance sheet...
Dates:
23 Jan. 1964-30 Dec. 1965
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
sub-sub-subseries
Correspondence re shipping, 1964-1982
sub-sub-subseries
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/J11/2/21
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and related papers regarding Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd's shipping ventures. The series covers a wide range of subjects, including the Australia National Line, Dominion Far East Line, Flinders Shipping Co. Pty Ltd, Glen Line Ltd, George Grimble & Co. Ltd, Indo-China Steam Navigation Co. Ltd, Lowland Tanker Co. Ltd, Orient Overseas Container Line and Vallum Shipping Co. Ltd.
Dates:
1964-1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Access to the collection is subject to special conditions and is at the discretion of Matheson and Co. Ltd, part of the Jardine Matheson Group. A statement of the conditions and an application form are available in the Manuscripts Reading Room. Printed copies of the form are available by post (please contact the University Library). An electronic version can also be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/files/jm_application_form_2024_02.pdf.
Records described in the catalogue as being in a bad condition are in a fragile state that precludes them being made available to readers.
Access is generally available to documents dated up to 1969. Access to some earlier records may be restricted under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.