1. Morant, Harry Habord 2. Handcock, Peter Joseph (1. Lieutenant, Bushveldt Carbineers b.1865 - d.1902 2. Lieutenant, Bushveldt Carbineers d.1902) Accession Number: PR83/120

Description

Artificial collection of papers accumulated during the writing of 'Closed File' by Kit Denton. The papers trace the trial and later execution of Lieutenant Harry Harbord Morant ('The Breaker') and Lieutenant Peter J Handcock on 27 February 1902. They consist of original records, research notes and the manuscript for 'Closed File'. Issue PRMF 25.

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Accession Number
PR83/120
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1900-1983
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 419/026/026
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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