| RCS/RCMS 103/1/15 contains: |
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| 1 |
Minute books |
| 2 |
Letters books |
| 3 |
List of members (London Branch) |
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Archives of the British Association of Malaysia and Singapore
| Title |
Letters books |
| Reference |
RCMS 103/1/15/2
(former reference: BAM I/22) |
| Covering Dates |
1876–1916 |
| Extent and Medium |
3 volumes; paper; mixed scripts |
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| Content and context |
Copies of letters written by the Association, many to the Colonial Office, reflecting all aspects of its interests. |
Access and Use
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For conservation reasons, this file must be viewed on microfilm reels 8224-5C. |
| RCS/RCMS 103/1/15/2 contains: |
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1
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Letter book. Subjects include the depreciation of currency, the state of trade, the postal service, the administration of justice, staffing changes in the public service, the defence of the colony including discussion of the fortification of Singapore, land tenure, municipal government, burial regulations, representation on the Legislative Council, regulation of the Chinese societies, liability of public servants, the appointment of magistrates, and the colony's contribution to defence (circa 240 sheets). There are also copies of the 'Report to the members of the Singapore Branch of the Straits Settlements Association' for the years 1895, 1899 and 1901. The book contains an alphabetical index of correspondents.
1 volume; paper; Broken bindings, some loose leaves, and fragile paper.; mixed scripts. |
28 July 1876–7 July 1906 |
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2
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Letter book. Letters chiefly concerned with the colony's contribution to defence, including the organisation of a petition to Parliament (circa 255 sheets). The book contains an alphabetical index of correspondents.
1 volume; paper; Damaged binding, loose sheets, fragile paper.; mixed scripts. |
17 Apr. 1891–28 Apr. 1895 |
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3
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Letter book. Many letters concern the colony's contribution to defence. Other subjects include the French Indo-China tariff, telegraph services, regulation of trade, public health, the currency question, and the improvement of Singapore harbour (circa 235 leaves).
1 volume; paper; Binding damaged, some loose leaves.; mixed scripts. |
2 May 1895–23 June 1916 |
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