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Creator: Ritchie, Mr Alan [1895 - 1974]
2014.0026 ALAN RITCHIE FAMILY AND R.B. RITCHIE & SON BUSINESS RECORDS 1946-1999 Access: Open
The following series consists of 5 volumes relating to the management of the R.B. Ritchie and Son Pty. Ltd. farm and A.B. (Alan) Ritchie’s personal affairs. It includes a volume with the title “Super and Fencing” which was used to record statistics for the management of the farm including for hay making areas, farming, super spread, odd weights and costing of trial paddocks. It also includes th Finding Aids: Yes listed ONLINE
1975.0115 ALAN RITCHIE CORRESPONDENCE AND BUSINESS RECORDS 1826-1970 Access: Open
A.B. (Alan) Ritchie correspondence. Family correspondence including letters from Alan’s father and from Alan’s high profile friends such as R.G Casey and Douglas Copeland. Topics include political events such as the Russian Revolution, China in 1946 and changes of Prime Minister in Australia. Business and financial records created during the period when Alan Ritchie managed the company: financia Finding Aids: Yes listed ONLINE
1984.0107 FARM AND ADMINISTRATION RECORDS 1943-1980 Access: Open
Farm administrative records recording fleece measurements, notes about the use of rams for the upcoming year, animal breeding, hay yields, fuel comparisons, fencing and the control of pests Sheep and cattle breeding registers; inventory receipts and memoranda books equipment order book; Chatsworth House Merino Stud ram client list and file regarding termination of this joint venture with the Es Finding Aids: Yes listed ONLINE
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