Mauritius (nation)
Found in 297 Collections and/or Records:
[Cottage at Blue Bay], 1922
132 x 81 mm. A view looking towards the circular thatched cottage with surrounding verandah, owned or rented by Bell at Blue Bay in the south-west of the island. The handwritten inscription on the reverse reads: 'The dear cottage of Blue Bay, 'Pointe d'Esny', Mahébourg, Mauritius. To dear Sir Hesketh Bell from Cécile Raffay.'
[? Council of Government], 1924-08-05
210 x 165 mm. Interior view of a meeting in session, with HHB presiding. Possibly his final Council of Government, 5 August 1924. Some blurring and glare from lighting.
[? Council of Government], 1924-08-05
210 x 165 mm. Interior view of a meeting in session, with HHB presiding. Possibly his final Council of Government, 5 August 1924. Some blurring and glare from lighting.
Crêche de St Louis, 1923 - 1924
150 x 100 mm. Group showing two nuns with Mauritian children and adults.
Curepipe Dairy, 1923 - 1924
140 x 80 mm. Showing a field of cows. Founded by HHB.
Curepipe Dairy, 1923 - 1924
140 x 80 mm. Interior scene. Founded by HHB.
Curepipe Dairy, 1923 - 1924
140 x 80 mm. Interior scene. Founded by HHB.
Dam - La Ferme Reservoir, Mauritius, 1924
A collection of coloured 'oilette' postcards of Mauritius, published by Raphael Tuck and Sons for the British Empire Exhibition 1924.
[Deer ? at Le Reduit], 1916 - 1921
74 x 94 mm. Showing deer in captivity in an enclosure, possibly at Le Reduit.
Diary, 1932-01-01 - 1932-12-31
Prominent subjects include Bell’s social life, interests, travels and personal affairs; letters to the press on mortality in Mauritius and suggestions for aiding sugar planters, Manchuria and the League of Nations, unemployment, and fish; the financial crisis; the Caribs of Dominica; the composition of ‘Glimpses of a Governor’s life’; a plan for international colonial conferences; Charles George Gordon; and spiritualism (circa 100 sheets).
Distribution of medals to Police, 1919 - 1921
93 x 56 mm. Showing police on parade, with Bell standing beside a table for the distribution of medals.
Effects of the cyclone, Port Louis, Mauritius, 1892
236 x 171 mm. View looking across a section of Port Louis, showing ruined houses, trees stripped bare of leaves and debris littering the ground. This devastating cyclone took place on 29 April 1892.
Engagements, The majority of articles date from 1965.
Falls at Grand River - S.E, 1916
77 x 101 mm. General views of the falls.
Falls on the Creole River, Riche en Eau Estate, 1856
Feeding my fish in aquarium at Mon Ilot, 1923 - 1924
105 x 66 mm. HHB's arm is seen holding food out to fish.
Feeding my fish in aquarium at Mon Ilot, 1923 - 1924
85 x 110 mm. HHB's arm is seen holding food out to fish.
Feeding my goldfish, 1921 - 1924
88 x 60 mm. An oval print showing Bell seated at the edge of an ornamental pond at Le Reduit.
[Firewalking in Mauritius], 1928-01
132 x 81 mm. Showing a man running across a bed of burning coals with a garland of flowers round his neck and a tall headdress of leaves. The pencilled inscription on the reverse reads: 'Walking through the fire. Man carrying the [?] cavadie across. Rose Hill, Mauritius, 2nd Jany 1928, J.W. Brodie.'
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
105 x 90 mm. Showing fish in a pool coming to be fed.
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
105 x 90 mm. Showing fish in a pool coming to be fed.
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
105 x 90 mm. An indistinct print showing a fish, or fish replica, being held by string.
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
105 x 90 mm. An indistinct print showing a fish, or fish replica, being held by string.
[Fishes, Mauritius], 1917 - 1924
Showing fish in a pool coming to be fed.