Auguste Jules Meyer Miscellanous family papers, 1 September 1886-3 November 1944
Abstract
This folder comprises:
– Typed summary of Auguste Jules Meyer’s employment history. (English)
– Acte de naissance (handwritten, French. Birthplace: Nouméa, New Caledonia)
– Translation in English of above
– Letter of reference for Auguste Meyer (from Rylands & Sons colonial Ltd) (English)
– Certificate of naturalization, Sydney 1922
– Marriage certificate Auguste Jules Meyer (residing Neutral Bay Sydney) – Eileen Beatrice Corlass (residing Ascot, Brisbane); 1926
– War Savings Groups. Member’s Contribution Card of E.M. Meyer. Details amounts paid and dates (April-November 1944)
– A clipping from the “Sydney Morning Herald”, 13-8-1914. Short notice titled “French Residents: A Summons”
– Grande carte de France (Cartes Taride) – small booklet listing different maps they publish (French)
| Transcription |
1) Typed summary of Auguste Jules Meyer’s employment history. “Auguste Jules MEYER Born in Noumea (New Caledonia) 15th September 1886 Arrived in Sydney (NSW) 19th August 1908 Naturalized British subject under Commonwealth Act in May 1922 from October 1908 until March 1909, employed as typist by Rylands & Sons (Colonial) Pty. Ltd. (Cotton goods Indentors) in March 1909 joined Picard-Goulet Fils, – wool and sheepskin buyers – in Melbourne, as bookkeeper-accountant. in July 1910, G. & C. Kreglinger, of Antwerp, took over Picard-Goulet Fils Australian business in Melbourne from March 1909 to April 1913, – Sydney from April 1913 to November 1914. – Brisbane from November 1914 to March 1924 (from April 1917 until July 1919, on war service overseas) – Sydney from March 1924 to May 1932. Put off in May 1932 at the height of the economic depression through the closing of Kreglinger’s Sheepskin department. From 1914 onwards was connected with the Sheepskin Dept and during the last 7 years before being put off was also assistant sheepskin buyer. Freelance wool salesman from May 1932 until outbreak of World War II, in September 1939. Jointed (sic) the NSW State Wool Committee in May 1940 (S/skin Appraisers’ office) and the Wool Realization Commission (Sheepskin Contributory Charge) on the 1st. July 1946 when the latter took over from the NSW State Wool Committee.” |
| Subject | |
| Category | |
| Author |
Various |
| Keywords |
wool Marriage certificate |
| Current holder | |
| Item number |
MLDOC 2792 / n5lVWRa9 |
| Access rights |
Request at location |
| Language | |
| Period of reference |
1886-1944 |
| Description from source |
1 folder of textual material – typescript, printed, manuscript This collection also includes pictorial material at PXE 1308 and R 1185 (formerly Pic.Acc.4052). |
| Physical format |
Manuscripts Maps Newspapers |
| File |
French Residents SMH |
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