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'General information as to various British colonies other than Canada, Newfoundland,...

Catalogue reference: CO 885/5/38

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This record is about the 'General information as to various British colonies other than Canada, Newfoundland,... dating from 1890 Mar in the series War and Colonial Department and Colonial Office: Subjects Affecting Colonies Generally,.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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CO 885/5/38
Date
1890 Mar
Description

'General information as to various British colonies other than Canada, Newfoundland, the Australasian, South African, and West Indian colonies.' Information compiled for answering queries relating to emigration to the smaller colonies. Includes a schedule listing the various colonies in alphabetical order, with the names of the steamship companies providing passages to them, the fares, length of voyage and other relevant information.

(13 pages)

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Miscellaneous No. 81
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C8913158/

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War and Colonial Department and Colonial Office: Subjects Affecting Colonies Generally,...

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