Prince Edward and Marion Islands vol. 3

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BTS 1/96/1(3) 1 folder, 329 pages. Some pages are torn and/or crumpled. Contains duplicates. Manuscript notes and documents. Some documents are hard to read. Various correspondences on the subject of the circulation by SAPA of Mr Marsh’s despatches. Newspaper clippings: Barrier of Kelp round S.A.’s new islands: Land surface is waterlogged mould, Argus, 30.1.48 + Tragedy at Marion Island: Boatman drowned while landing equipment, Argus, 31.1.48 + Back from Union’s new islands: ‘Thrilling adventure’ despite hardships, Argus, 2.2.48 + Marion Island now equipped for winter months, Cape Argus, 19.3.48 + Reports from Marion Island are helping weather forecasting, Rand Daily Mail, 7.5.48 + Union’s new islands: Two reasons for occupation, Cape Times, 23.9.48. Text of questions from Senator Richards and replies from Minister of External Affairs re. annexation of Price Edward and Marion Islands. Letter from die Sekretaris van Verdediging to die Sek. van die Eerste Minister entitled Vertoë deur die Hoofredakteur van die ‘Suiderstem’, 5.2.48. With other correspondence re. Memoranda from the Sec. for Defence entitled Appreciation of shipping position to carry out the original programme for the occupation of Marion Island + Reasons for requiring S.S. Gamtoos to make an immediate second trip to Marion Island, 11.2.48 + Outstanding questions in connection with the establishment of sovereignty over Prince Edward Island Group. Telegrams re. the possibility of chartering S.S. Voortrekker or S.S. Nahoon for a voyage to Marion, Feb ’48. Draft Chapter outline of Annexation: The dramatic story of South Africa’s secret acquisition of Prince Edward and Marion Islands + foreword and chapter headings of Skeleton Coast, by John H. Marsh. Document entitled: Marion and Prince Edward Islands – Use of S.S. Gamtoos for carrying cargo, Feb ’48. Letter from die Sek. van Buitelandse Sake to die Posmeester General entitled Uitreiking van Spesiale Posseëls vir die Prins-Edouard-eilande, 26.2.48. Note to the Under-Secretary entitled Expenditure: Occupation of Prince Edward Islands, 17.2.48. Telegram from D.S.A.N.F. re. operation ‘Snoektown’, 17.2.48. Letter from the Sec. for Ext. affairs to the Sec. for Justice entitled Exercise of Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction in the Prince Edward Islands, 17.3.48. Letter from the Sec. for Defence to the Postmaster-General entitled Radio Press Reports from Marion Island, 4.3.48. With correspondence re. Letters from the Sec. for Transport to the Sec. for External Affairs entitled: Weather Reports: Marion and Heard Islands, 1.4.48; Admiralty Charts: Prince Edward Islands, 20.10.48. With correspondence re. Proclamation of sovereignty of S. Africa over Prince Edward and Marion Islands, Governor-General, 12.1.1948. Letter from the Sec. for Ext. Affairs to the Sec. to the Treasury entitled Acquisition of a film for the Archives on the proclamation of South African Sovereignty over Prince Edward Islands Group, 7.5.48. Document entitled Voting by Union Nationals Stationed on Marion and Prince Edward Islands, 2.2.48. Letter from the Sec. for Ext. Affairs to the Sec. for Transport entitled United Kingdom Publications ‘Antarctic Pilot’, 22.5.48. Report on visit to Marion Island during March, 1948, by G.A. Harvey co-ordinating officer of the expedition + Sketches of quarters and sites on Marion and Tristan da Cunha; Appendix C: Marion Island: Meteorological and radio station; Appendix D: Data relating to personnel left on Marion Island. Letters between John Marsh and the Sec. for Ext. Affairs re. the book No Pathway Here. Letter from the Sec. for Ext. Affairs to the S.A. High Comm., London, entitled Exchange on Notes for the Transfer to the Union Government of Such Rights, Title and Interest as the United Kingdom Government formerly possessed in the Prince Edward Islands, 14.7.48. Bill to provide for the annexation to the Union of South Africa of the Prince Edward Islands, and for the administration, government and control of the said islands. Votes and proceedings of the House of Assembly, 1.9.48. Letter from the Sec. for Public Works to the Sec. for Ext. Affairs entitled Exchange of information with Australian Government: Prince Edward Islands, 8.10.48. Report on Expedition to the Prince Edward Islands by J.A. King, Senior Meteorologist, Dept. of Transport, 15.1.48. Letter from the Sec. for Ext. Affairs to Dr. Louis Wessels (Dept. of Justice) entitled Acquisition of Sovereignty over the Prince Edward Islands. Proposed Exchange of Notes with the United Kingdom Government, 8.11.48. Letter from the Director: S. African Naval Forces to the Sec. for Transport entitled Second Relief Marion Island and Annual Tristan da Cunha Expeditions: 1st Quarter 1949, 5.11.48.