Boustead Holdings Berhad
Organization
Biography
Boustead Holdings Berhad was founded in Singapore as Boustead & Co. in 1828. It became Boustead Holdings Berhad in 1966.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger, 1959-1966
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/37
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence and related papers regarding the merger of Boustead & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh Ltd/Jardine Waugh Ltd.
Dates:
1959-1966
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and Australia, 28 May 1959-2 June 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/38
Scope and Contents
A small set of copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, 28 May-2 June 1959; a copy of a handwritten letter from E.F. Watts, Tokyo, to H.D.M. Barton, 1 June 1959; and the text of a conversation between Barton and Watts, 1 June 1959, regarding possible joint operations between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Boustead & Co. in Australia in the light of the latter company's merger with Henry Waugh Ltd,...
Dates:
28 May 1959-2 June 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and Australian companies, 10 June 1958-4 Nov. 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/39
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, London, with related letters and papers, regarding possible investments in Australian companies involving Boustead & Co. Ltd in the light of the latter's merger with Henry Waugh Ltd, 18 December 1958-4 November 1959. The file includes papers regarding various companies considered as potential investment opportunities, including Thomas Brown & Sons Ltd,...
Dates:
10 June 1958-4 Nov. 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and Australian joint holding company, 22 May 1959-3 June 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/40
Scope and Contents
A small set of copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, with related letters and papers, regarding a potential joint holding company of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Boustead & Co. Ltd to invest in companies in Australia. The ring-binder is labelled 'Joint Holding Company [Australia] Bousteads/Jardines File I'.
Dates:
22 May 1959-3 June 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and Boustead Proprietary Ltd, 15 Dec. 1958-25 Sep. 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/41
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence (including the text of a telephone conversation) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, London, A. Charton, Brisbane, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, Jardine Matheson, Tokyo, and Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd, Singapore, with related papers, regarding cooperation between Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd and Boustead Proprietary Ltd, Australia, a subsidiary of Boustead & Co. Ltd, in the light of the merger of Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd/Henry...
Dates:
15 Dec. 1958-25 Sep. 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and insurance, 29 June 1959-23 Nov. 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/42
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd; correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, London, Lombard Insurance Co. Ltd, Wellington, New Zealand, and London & Lancashire Insurance Co. Ltd, London; and other letters and papers, regarding issues arising in relation to the merger between Boustead & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh Ltd with regard to...
Dates:
29 June 1959-23 Nov. 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and London arrangements, 7 Aug. 1959-2 Dec. 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/43
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd, and related papers, regarding the merger of the operations of Matheson & Co. Ltd and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, the London subsidiary of Boustead & Co. Ltd. The ring-binder is labelled 'Boustead's London Arrangements File I'.
Dates:
7 Aug. 1959-2 Dec. 1959
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.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and Malaya staff, 26 June 1959-28 Nov. 1959
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/44
Scope and Contents
Copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, and Henry Waugh (Singapore) Ltd; correspondence between Matheson & Co. Ltd and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd and Cooper Brother & Co., chartered accountants, both London; and other letters and papers, regarding issues arising from the merger of Boustead & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh Ltd with respect to staff in Malaya. The file includes a staff list for Boustead &...
Dates:
26 June 1959-28 Nov. 1959
Conditions Governing Access:
This material is closed to researchers until 2040 under the terms of the Data Protection Act, 1998.
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Correspondence re Boustead & Co. merger and taxation, 5 Aug. 1959-5 Feb. 1960
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/4/1/45
Scope and Contents
A small set of copies of correspondence (including telegrams) between Matheson & Co. Ltd, London, and Edward Boustead & Co. Ltd, London, the Inland Revenue, London, and Jardine Matheson, Hong Kong, regarding taxation issues arising from the merger of Boustead & Co. Ltd and Henry Waugh Ltd and the obtaining of the consent of the Treasury for the merger. There are also some related papers, including reports of meetings with the Inland Revenue. The ring-binder is labelled...
Dates:
5 Aug. 1959-5 Feb. 1960
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.
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Papers re merger with Boustead & Co. Ltd, 1957-1961 (all but one item of 1957-1959)
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/I21/14/28
Scope and Contents
Papers regarding the merger between Henry Waugh & Co. Ltd/Henry Waugh Ltd and Boustead & Co. Ltd.
Dates:
1957-1961 (all but one item of 1957-1959)
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.
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Prices current and market reports: Singapore and Saigon, Feb. 1872-Dec. 1872
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/G17/3
Scope and Contents
Prices current and market reports issued by Boustead & Co., Singapore, February 1870-December 1872, with three issues of the 'Bulletin de la Chambre de Commerce' (Saigon), September-November 1872 (in French).
Dates:
Feb. 1872-Dec. 1872
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Series:
A few items in this series are unavailable due to their poor condition.