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India (nation)

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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 7962 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 07 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/28
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Letter from WSC to Edward Russell, The Morning Post, London, suggesting that they take no action about Sir Samuel Hoare's proposed address to Conservative Party Agents at Ashridge on India until after the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Reform had reported "when the warfare on both sides may be expected to become closer".

Dates: 07 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 29 Mar 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/29-30
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Letter from J Williams, Nelson, Lancashire to WSC, forwarding resolutions of the Weavers' Institute, Nelson, to protect Lancashire textile workers from far eastern competition, and calling on the Government to insert into the Indian Constitution provisions against the elimination of British textiles by excessive tariffs.

Dates: 29 Mar 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 21 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/32-33
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Letter from Katharine, Duchess of Atholl, Elm Park Gardens, London, to WSC, on gaps in the evidence heard by the Joint Select Committee on Indian Constitutional Affairs, enclosing copy of her letter published in the "Daily Telegraph", 31 Mar 1934 on the subject.

Dates: 21 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 25 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/34
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Telegram from WSC to the Duke of Westminster, on forthcoming public meeting on India [copy].

Dates: 25 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 23 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/35
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Letter from the Duke of Atholl, Elm Park Gardens, London, to WSC, on correspondence with Sir Samuel Hoare [later Lord Templewood], Secretary of State for India.

Dates: 23 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/36
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Letter from WSC to the Duke of Atholl, Elm Park Gardens, London, thanks for sending correspondence with Sir Samuel Hoare [later Lord Templewood], Secretary of State for India, "What airs he gives himself and what a stickler he is for propriety where his own interests are concerned, while using every means to manipulate the rights of others" [carbon].

Dates: 26 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 07 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/37-39
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Letter from Bhupinder Singh, Maharajah of Patiala; Udaibhan, Maharaj-Rana of Dholpur; Yadvendra Singh, Maharaja of Panna; Rajendra Singh, Maharaj-Rana of Jhalawar and S M Abbasi, Nawab of Bahawalpur to Major John Courtauld, on the attitude of the Chamber of Princes to the Federal Scheme of Constitutional Reform for India [typescript copy].

Dates: 07 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 01 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/40
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Letter from WSC to Major John Courtauld, thanks for sending copy of letter from five Indian Princes on Indian Constitutional Reform [carbon].

Dates: 01 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [May] 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/44
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Cutting - "Amritsar's Needs - Improved Roads and Sanitation".

Dates: [May] 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 05 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/45
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Cutting from the "Saturday Review" - "Two Bribes to India" by Hamish Blair (The Man on the Spot).

Dates: 05 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 14 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/46-48
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Letter from Ernest Esdaile, Constitutional Club, London, to WSC, enclosing pamphlet "Indian Municipalities or The Civic Life of India" and leaflet on the need for an Association of Indian Municipalities.

Dates: 14 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/49
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Letter from Lady Harriet Cooper, Gilbert Street, London W1 to WSC, sending letter from the wife of an Indian Army Officer, on the "axing" of Indian Army officers.

Dates: 03 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 17 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/50
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Letter from WSC to Lady Harriet Cooper, Gilbert Street, London W1, thanks for letter on the "axing" on Indian Army Officers. Stating that he would endeavour to do what he could in the House of Commons, but could not hope for good results [carbon].

Dates: 17 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 11 May 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/51
Scope and Contents Letter from Sir Alfred Knox, South Street, London W1 to WSC, on "axing" of officers in the Indian Army. Stating that although it was true that there was no surplus of officers in the Indian Army, there was a large surplus of a certain rank, owing to the War, and these people were blocking the flow of promotion, and that this could not be considered an economy measure as the Government would have to pay gratuities and pensions to the axed officers, and pay the officers recruited to take their...
Dates: 11 May 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 Apr 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/224/52-55
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Letter from Joye Somerville Esser, Shillong, Assam, India (wife of Indian Army Officer) to WSC, on the "axing" of officers commissioned between 1914 and 1920 in the Indian Army. Stating that most of these officers would be aged between 40-50, and would have little chance of finding new employment.

Dates: 22 Apr 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Dec 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/113-121
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Letter from B V Phadke, Private Secretary to His Holiness Jagadguru Shree Shankaraharya, Bombay, India to WSC, on opposition to Government policy on India.

Dates: 18 Dec 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 28 Dec 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/122
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Letter from WSC to Colonel Albert Goodman MP, thanks for sending copy of speech on opposition to the India Bill [carbon].

Dates: 28 Dec 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 Dec 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/123
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Reprint from the "Islington Gazette", text of speech by Albert Goodman MP on his opposition to Government policy on India.

Dates: 18 Dec 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [Dec] 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/124
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Letter from Charles Hunter, Lairg, Scotland to WSC, on behalf of the Duke of Westminster, returning report [by George Spencer-Churchill on visit to India].

Dates: [Dec] 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/125-128
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Letter from Henry Page-Croft (later Lord Croft) to WSC, enclosing draft of letter to "B" on opposition to Government Policy on India.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/129-130
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Cuttings from "The Times" on public health in India.

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/225/131
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List of members of the India Group, House of Lords [annotated typescript].

Dates: 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 11 Feb 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/226/11
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Letter from WSC to Hugh Orr-Ewing, India Defence League, asking for "authoritative" statement on negotiations about the Behars, about the Mysore Tribute and the Bangalore Cantonment. Also on the report of the Davidson Committee, which gave advantages to the Indian Princes on their joining the Federation. Stating that he was most anxious to convince Lord Derby of the illicit pressure which was being brought to bear on the Princes [carbon].

Dates: 11 Feb 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 13 Feb 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/226/12
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Letter from Violet Pearman, PS to WSC to Hugh Orr-Ewing, India Defence League, forwarding letter from a gentleman, whose information on India "would be very good" [carbon].

Dates: 13 Feb 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 08 Feb 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 2/226/13
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Letter from Hugh Orr-Ewing, India Defence League, to WSC, asking if he would be prepared to address meeting in Bristol in April.

Dates: 08 Feb 1934
Conditions Governing Access: Open