New Hebrides British Service, British Residency Vila, miscellaneous records including papers relating to Jon Frum cult
Scope and Contents
I. Miscellaneous unregistered correspondence. 1909 – 1972. II. Papers relating to the John Frum cult. 1941 – 1964. III. Miscellaneous classified and demi-official correspondence. 1940 – 1958. IV. Records of discussions concerning Protocol Amendment, etc. 1954. V. Schedules of correspondence and telegrams sent and received. 1912 – 1924. VI. Records relating to World War II. 1943 – 1947. VII. Agreements for the supply of electricity etc. 1939 – 1960. VIII. Authenticated copies of Queen's Regulations. 1971 – 1973. IX. Various Orders, Instructions, etc. 1903 – 1972. X. Papers relating to the Anglo-French Protocol respecting the New Hebrides. 1906 – 1974.
Dates
- 1903 - 1974
Creator
- New Hebrides. British Service. Office of the Resident Commissioner (Organization)
- Great Britain. High Commission for Western Pacific Islands (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Not restricted.
Administrative History
The New Hebrides British Service was established under the Anglo-French New Hebrides Convention of 1906 which provided for joint rule of the New Hebrides by France and Great Britain. It formed part of the Western Pacific High Commission with a Resident Commissioner in Port Vila reporting to the High Commissioner, until the Commission ceased in 1978. The New Hebrides was renamed Vanuatu at independence in 1980.
Extent
2.8 metres (14 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Location
In off-site storage. Expect delay of 12-24 hours from time of order.
Source
- Great Britain. Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Organization)
- Title
- Inventory of New Hebrides British Service, British Residency Vila, miscellaneous records including papers relating to Jon Frum cult
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Western Pacific Archives
- Date
- 1970s
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- February 2025: Collection title and notes updated
Repository Details
Part of the Western Pacific Archives, University of Auckland Repository
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92019
Auckland New Zealand