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Lord MacDonald of Gwaenysgor Papers Ffeil = File
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London Missionary Society

File comprises various papers relating to the Lord MacDonald's involvement with the London Missionary Society, including correspondence relating to his appointment as a director, minutes dated 25 April and 27 June 1951 and a typescript of Lord MacDonald's address as chairman of the annual rally and valedictory service at Westminster Chapel on 9 May 1951.

Report on Newfoundland by the chairman of the Parliamentary goodwill mission

File contains items given to Gordon MacDonald to brief him on Newfoundland. It includes a report on Newfoundland by the chairman of the Parliamentary goodwill mission which visited the island in 1943 and which comprised Sir Alan Patrick Herbert, Sir Derrick Wellesley Gunston and Charles George Ammon. The report includes notes on the possible future constitutional status, health, agriculture, education, housing, natural resources, taxation, as well as the railway, steamships and local government. The file also includes a collection telegrams between London and St Johns, send in 1942 making arrangements for the visit of Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, Clement Attlee. Included is a note to Gordon MacDonald describing the contents as 'sensitive' and asking for them to be returned.

Herbert, A. P. (Alan Patrick), 1890-1971.

Miscellaneous correspondence including issues around responsible government and the influence of the Catholic Church

Miscellaneous Newfoundland correspondence including Lady MacDonald, a letter from Peter J Cashin to Clement Attlee regarding restoration of responsible government, letters from judges, Clement Attlee and an anonymous letter from an individual alleging that they were pressured by the Catholic church to vote for responsible government.

Cashin, Peter, 1890-1977

Travel Arrangements

Correspondence and documents related to Gordon Macdonalds's return to the UK including details of travel arrangements and letters of goodwill.

Noel-Baker, Philip, 1889-1982

Governor's Speeches

Typescripts of speeches given by Gordon Macdonald during his term as Governor of Newfoundland comprising speeches given at the unveiling of the Pouch Cove war memorial, University College, Signal Hill, the Agricultural and Industrial Fair at Harbour Grace, the Bible Society, Wesley Church, Cochrane Street war memorial, a nurses' graduation ceremony and his new year message along with an extract from The Times weekly edition.

Address to Newfoundland by Clement Attlee

Typescript of a radio address by the UK Prime Minister, Clement Attlee, broadcast on the radio to the people of Newfoundland on 28 March 1949, on the eve of confederation with Canada. The typescript was sent to Gordon Macdonald before the broadcast.

Attlee, C. R. (Clement Richard), 1883-1967

Memorandum on Newfoundland government finances

File comprises a memorandum submitted by the Newfoundland delegation to Ottawa , dated October1948 and marked “Top Secret” on the cover which is a detailed statement on Newfoundland government finances and estimates for income and expenditure for the 6 years following union with Canada.

Report by the Responsible Government League of Newfoundland

File comprises a copy of report by the Responsible Government League of Newfoundland to the Conference on Commonwealth Prime Ministers in London in 1949 and associated correspondence with Philip Noel Baker, Commonwealth Relations Office and the Commission of Government objecting to confederation and the conduct of the referendum which endorsed confederation with Canada.

Responsible Government League of Newfoundland

Broadcasting Council for Wales

Papers relating to the Broadcasting Council for Wales including a copy of the annual report 1962-63 and correspondence and supporting documents relating to arrangements for party political broadcasts in Wales, newspaper cuttings, including material relating to Lord MacDonald's successor as Chairman.

Speaking and campaign engagements

File comprises documents relating to speaking and campaigning engagements for the 1950 General Election, including travel plans, names of candidates for the constituencies of Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Brierly Hill, Wolverhamption, Wrekin and Ludlow, facts about constituencies including vote shares, related correspondence including dealing with fuel rationing and a thank you letter from Jim Simmons who won Brierly Hill.

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