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OBS/6/1/1/2/5/5
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General Lonrho
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- 1974-1992 (Creation)
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Cuttings from a number of sources on a variety of Lonrho matters including Mohammed Fayad and Lonrho relationship, the sale of Harrods, Observer reporting on Department of Trade report into takeover of House of Fraser, resignation of Sir Edward du Cann, House of Lords Contempt proceedings, Tiny Rowland relations with Africa, Lonrho dealings in Libya, and Observer and Lonrho relationship. Also includes files containing cuttings submitted to the Department of Trade and Industry inspectors enquiring into the purchase of the House of Fraser plc.
Also includes the Observer special issue on Mohammed Fayad and purchase of Harrods and House of Fraser.
Creator: The Observer Limited; Editor's Office; Donald Trelford
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