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Miscellaneous speeches

File comprises various speeches related to Christianity and Christian ethics, sermons and observations on Christian texts. The file contains a number of fragments which it has not been possible to match with other relevant pages.

Miscellaneous items

File comprises a memo confirming the appointment of Gordon MacDonald as a member of the Board for Mining Examinations, a letter dated 24 April 1945, newspaper cuttings and a copies of the North Western Fuel Luncheon Club Bulletin.

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

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.

Lord MacDonald of Gwaenysgor Papers

  • GB 0210 GMCDNLD
  • Fonds
  • 1837-1990

The papers of Gordon MacDonald, 1st Baron MacDonald of Gwaenysgor (1888-1966) comprising correspondence, copies of documents, speeches, transcripts for radio broadcasts, diplomatic dispatches, diaries, photographs and ephemera. They relate mainly to his political career as Labour Member of Parliament for Ince, Regional Controller for the Ministry of Fuel and Power for the Lancashire, Cheshire, and North Wales Region during WW2, Governor of Newfoundland and Paymaster General as well as his political interests in the Labour Party and international affairs and his Christian faith. The papers from his period in Newfoundland deal extensively with the negotiations and referenda related to confederation with Canada as well as the resulting political fallout.

MacDonald, Gordon, 1888-1966

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.

Labour Summer School in Abertillery

Documents relating to Gordon MacDonald's speech to the Labour Party Summer School in Abertillery on 17 February 1951, a speech given at a Labour Party conference in Abertillery and a Public meeting at Monmouth on 19 February 1951 along with travel arrangements. The topic of the 17 February speech was foreign affairs and the notes contain thought on Germany, the Soviet Union, the United Nations, Chinas and a printed copy of a speech given on 11 January 1951 at Chatham House by Kenneth Younger, Minister of State which is marked "Restricted". The file also includes a speech given by Gordon MacDonald at Blaina, Monmouthshire om 18 February 1951 on the United Nations and Peace. The Labour MP for Abertillery was Llywelyn Williams, MacDonald's son in law.

International Affairs

Files related to Lord MacDonald's work on behalf of the UK Government in international forums including the United Nations General Assembly and trade a development conferences as well as files related to a broadcast on international affairs.

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.

Governor's Speeches

Loose typescript speeches given by Gordon MacDonald during his term as Governor of Newfoundland including an address broadcast on the BBC North American Service as MacDonald departed the UK for Newfoundland in 1946 and speeches given at the opening of the extension to Bowater's plant at Corner Brook and on the eve of his departure from Newfoundland in 1949. The file also contains a speech given by the Hon Herman William Quinton on the National Network (radio) on the eve of the Canadian Federal election.

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