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Autobiographical note, 1903 - 1961-07
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/3/4
Scope and Contents
Memoir by A.R. Chancellor of his service with the colonial police in Barbados and the Straights Settlements (7 sheets), with correspondence relating to its acquisition. There is a second brief note entitled 'My two adventures with crocodiles', probably also written by Chancellor.
The file contains two photographs, the first of Chancellor as C.P.O. Malacca [Melaka], taken in 1905, and the second of a Melakan police constable in 1903.
Dates:
1903 - 1961-07
Conditions Governing Access:
For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reel 8226C.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Malayan Ports Congestion, 1951-10 - 1952-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 103/8/9
Scope and Contents
Material relating to deliberations of the Federal Ports Committee and the Colonial Office regarding the development of Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang and Malacca. It includes representations from commercial organisations stating that congestion was hindering trade, and in particular the import of consumer goods, building materials and fertilisers. Also included is a copy of ‘Report on the major ports of Malaya’ by D.F. Allen, representative for the Far East of the U.K. Ministry of...
Dates:
1951-10 - 1952-02
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
Found in:
Cambridge University Library