File 1 - Minute book

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OBS/1/1/1/1

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Minute book

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  • 1917-1945 (Creation)

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1 volume

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Minute book of the Observer Ltd, Includes signed minutes of: Directors' and Board meetings; Annual, Extraordinary, and Ordinary General meetings.
Runs from first directors' meeting, 15 March 1917, to AGM, 15 June 1944. Entered on first page: 'The Observer Limited Certificate of Incorporation dated March 14th 1917 No. 146482'.
Also includes details of resolutions in accordance with article 39 of the articles of association; letters to the Secretary of The Observer Limited from Lord Astor.
Matters discussed include: accounts, share prices, the leasing of buildings, the pension fund, manager's reports, staff changes.

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Copyright: Guardian News & Media

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