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Victoria Police MuseumPrison record (Thomas Brooks), 14 June 1920
... ...imposition...His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). ...His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). ...Thomas Brooks's had a long criminal career beginning in 1889 under various aliases. His crimes included forgery, imposition, horse stealing, and housebreaking (for which he received a sentence of 10 years). Most of his crimes were committed whilst under the influence of drink.Prison record for Thomas Brooks, prisoner registered number 22986, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, thomas brooks, horse stealing, imposition, housebreaking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - The Red Ribbon Rebellion and the Bendigo Petition
... Contents includes a brief history of the Red Ribbon movement; description of the Digger's Banner; information on Governor LaTrobe; William Dixon Campbell Denovan and an outline of the proposed project to commemorate the event. The imposition of a license fee imposed upon the miners, by the Government of Victoria, cause a major agitation on the Bendigo diggings and the Anti-License League was born in Bendigo. ...Contents includes a brief history of the Red Ribbon movement; description of the Digger's Banner; information on Governor LaTrobe; William Dixon Campbell Denovan and an outline of the proposed project to commemorate the event. The imposition of a license fee imposed upon the miners, by the Government of Victoria, cause a major agitation on the Bendigo diggings and the Anti-License League was born in Bendigo. ...The discovery of gold in Victoria in 1851 initially overwhelmed the Colonial administration. Towns appeared almost overnight and it was challenging to keep law and order. To keep some control over the gold seekers and help pay for the administration of the goldfields, Lieutenant-Governor La Trobe introduced gold licences in September 1851. Miners paid 30 shillings per month (later reduced to £1 per month or £8 per year) for the right to dig a small ‘claim’, usually about eight feet square (2.4m²). Not surprisingly the licence system was unpopular. The licence was expensive – 30 shillings was a substantial sum for most diggers, who might spend months digging for gold without success. Resistance to the licence fee spread throughout the fields. A Miner’s Association was formed at Mount Alexander (Castlemaine) in December 1851 and at Bendigo in 1853 the Red Ribbon Rebellion was led by the Anti-Gold Licence Association. Diggers wore red ribbons in their hats as a sign of protest, refused to pay their licences and collected a ‘monster’ petition which was presented to Lieutenant-Governor La Trobe. The petition demanded immediate reform of government administration, a reduction in the licence fee, the right to vote and land reform (with poor returns from diggings, miners wanted affordable land on or near the goldfields). This proposal to commemorate a significant event in the history of Bendigo, is for the creation of a permanent installation in Bendigo that will commemorate the valour and integrity of the Bendigo diggers, who stood fast against the Government in the early days of protest on the Victorian diggings. Nine page photocopy of document titled: ' The Red Ribbon Rebellion & the Bendigo Petition. A proposal to commemorate a significant event in the history of Bendigo'. Contents includes a brief history of the Red Ribbon movement; description of the Digger's Banner; information on Governor LaTrobe; William Dixon Campbell Denovan and an outline of the proposed project to commemorate the event. The imposition of a license fee imposed upon the miners, by the Government of Victoria, cause a major agitation on the Bendigo diggings and the Anti-License League was born in Bendigo. Signatures were gathered for a petition: 'It is widely believed that more than 23,000 signatures had been gathered from diggers across all the nearby goldfields; most of those were said to have been lost in the McIvor Escort Robbery of 20 July 1853'. The proposal was prepared by Geoff Hocking in consultation with the Bendigo Historical Society and Jim Evans of the Red Ribbon Repertory Co.mining, sandhurst, red ribbon rebellion, agitation, denovan, latrobe, miners, license fee, diggers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomMedal, General Service Medal (British)
... Clasps 17 Statistics Established 19 January 1923 Related Naval General Service Medal (1915), General Service Medal (1962) General Service Medal 1918 Clasp - Palestine 1945–48 Part of the resolution of the 1936-9 revolt was the imposition of an immigration quota for Jews wishing to enter Palestine. ...Clasps 17 Statistics Established 19 January 1923 Related Naval General Service Medal (1915), General Service Medal (1962) General Service Medal 1918 Clasp - Palestine 1945–48 Part of the resolution of the 1936-9 revolt was the imposition of an immigration quota for Jews wishing to enter Palestine. ...General Service Medal (1918) Ribbon: 32 mm, purple with a central green stripe. Awarded by United Kingdom Type Campaign medal Eligibility British army and Royal Air Force. Awarded for Campaign service. Campaign Minor campaigns 1918–62. Description Silver disk, 36 mm diameter. Clasps 17 Statistics Established 19 January 1923 Related Naval General Service Medal (1915), General Service Medal (1962) General Service Medal 1918 Clasp - Palestine 1945–48 Part of the resolution of the 1936-9 revolt was the imposition of an immigration quota for Jews wishing to enter Palestine. This was opposed by the Jewish settlers in Palestine and in 1944, a guerrilla war was launched against the British forces there, principally by the Irgun and Lehi. While service in this conflict prior to 1945 is counted as World War Two service, service between 27 September 1945 (the date a "state of emergency" was declared) and 30 June 1948 (when the last British troops departed) is acknowledged by this clasp to the GSM.Full size medal with ribbon. Clasp Palestine 1945-482628702 LCPL H CHEATLE GREN GDSgeneral service medal palestine -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBooklet, Ringwood High School - NEWS - Issued by the Parents and Citizens' Association dated 1st May 1964
... This booklet contains information about the school fete, the election of Merv Patullock as President of the RHS Parents" and Citizens' Association, the imposition of composite fees is not levied by the Education Department together with a breakdown of such fees. ...This booklet contains information about the school fete, the election of Merv Patullock as President of the RHS Parents" and Citizens' Association, the imposition of composite fees is not levied by the Education Department together with a breakdown of such fees. ...Bifold light cardboard cover with 16 page typed paper enclosedRingwood High School logo on the cover with an advertisement on the inside back cover for Alexander's menswear and another advertisement on the outside back cover for Bill Patterson Motors of Maroondah Highway Ringwood featuring an illustration of an EH Holden Station Wagon from circa 63/64. This booklet contains information about the school fete, the election of Merv Patullock as President of the RHS Parents" and Citizens' Association, the imposition of composite fees is not levied by the Education Department together with a breakdown of such fees. The canteen sales,purchases and profit are disclosed, along with the statement of accounts for the advisory council for the period from March 1962 to March 1964. Bits and pieces of news and tittle tattle are discussed, followed by information about the Australian Cadet Corps - the aims and the training. The ladies' auxillary and the Youth Forum are followed by the Letters to the Editor section. The upcoming vacation excursion to rural NSW was publicised, then a cookery recipe was disclosed. Ther A.F.S. News is mentioned, along with the Father - Son, Mother - Daughter lectures. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - City of Sunshine - Commissioner Mr Alexander "Alex" George Gillon Collection 1976 - 1982 - Notice of ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Sunshine on 8th August 1978, City of Sunshine, 2nd August 1978
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Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. ...Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. ...Notice of ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Sunshine on 8th August 1978 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Street Construction Schemes Sheffield Estate, Bedser Street Scheme Settlement Land at Dalton Street Adjoining Council Reserve Possible Purchase Discontinued Roads Railway Land Corner of Alexandra Avenue and Service Street Municipal Accounting Regulations Review Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Service Subsidies under State Grants (Home Care) Act Community Youth Support Scheme Volunteer Training Western Region Committee for the Ageing Report of the Acting Chief Health Inspector Application for Septic Tank Mantoux Testing & B.C.G. Vaccination Programme Infant Welfare Furlong Road Centre Albion North Nuisance Condition at 177 Ridgeway Parade Health Act Registrations Application to Transfer Proprietorship of Premise under the Health Act Municipal Saleyards Association (Vic) Smoking in Public Buildings Western Region Environment Committee Report of Sub-Committee on Litter Control in the Western Regions Health Act Registration Bakery 59 Main Road West Smallpox Vaccination Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringements Prohibited Parking Sun Crescent Prohibited Parking Gregory Street School Crossing Supervision South Road Report of City Librarian Sunshine - Melton Regional Library Service Greek Week Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer Development of Oval Diamond Avenue Reserve Albanvale Primary School & Albanvale Football Club Albion Rovers Soccer Club Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation Soccer Ground Development Plan Use of Swimming Pool for Vicswim Programme Report of City Engineer Planning Permit Application Flats Killara Street Town Planning Appeal Planning Permit Application Store Addition to Existing Shops and Dwelling Sydney Street Town Planning Appeal Planning Permit Application Flats 28 Sydney Street Planning Permit Application Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts, and Motor Vehicle Repair Lot 20 Geelong Road Bounded by Holmwood Road, Geelong Road and Tottenham Parade Brooklyn Planning Permit Medical and Surgical Hospital Cumberland Street Bounded by Wiltshire Street to the North and Essex Street to the South Planning Permit Application Additions to Service Premise and Caretaker's Dwelling Ballarat Road Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign Lot 3 Princess Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. Albans Road / Main Road East / East Esplanade Detailed City Plans Hampshire Road / Wright Street Remodel of Traffic Signals Kororoit Creek & Maribyrnong River Catchments Disposal of Old Garbage Dumpers Replacement of Bookmobile Plant No 42 Tenders for Covering Material at Sunshine Tip Traffic Signals Tariffs Bituminous Concrete Paramount Road Private Street Scheme Warrs Road (Northern Section) Plan of Subdivision Robinsons Road Toilet Blocks Various Reserves Demolition of House McKay Gardens Alterations to Grandstand Skinner Reserve Rosamond Bowling Club Report of the Building Surveyor Application to Build Over Easement 47 Lachlan Road Sunshine West Application to Build Over Easement 18 Stevenson Street Deer Park Application to Build Over Easement 44 Birchwood Avenue Deer Park Application to Build Over Easement 173 Wright Street Sunshine Siting of Building 8 Calder Court Sunshine Siting of Building 16 Collenso Street Sunshine West Siting of Building 23 Patterson Avenue Sunshine Breaches of Regulations Lot 20 Belmore Road Sunshine North Condition of Flats 28 - 30 Ridley Street Albion Report of the Director of Parks & Recreation Royal Australian institute of Parks & Recreation Annual Conference Bon Thomas Reserve Development Provision of Main Drainage Facilities Proposed Subdivision of Land Quinn Estate All That Land Bounded by Robinsons Road, Ballarat Road, Orama Road & Quinn Street Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 15th July 1978 city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, bedser street, sunshine north, dalton street, sunshine west, alexandra avenue, service street, sunshine, furlong road infant welfare centre, furlong road, ridgeway parade, main road west, st. albans, sun crescent, gregory street, south road, braybrook, diamond avenue reserve, diamond avenue, albanvale primary school, albanvale football club, albanvale, albion rovers soccer club, killara street, sydney street, albion, geelong road, holmwood road, tottenham parade, footscray west, cumberland street, wiltshire street, essex street, ballarat road, princess street, rosamond road, maidstone, deer park, somers street, henderson street, whitehill avenue, cromer avenue, mcintyre road, forrest street, evergreen avenue, berkshire road, westmoreland road, northumberland road, middle road, boundary road, derrimut, st. albans road, main road east, east esplanade, hampshire road, wright street, kororoit creek, maribyrnong river, sunshine tip, paramount road, tottenham, warrs road, maribyrnong, robinsons road, h.v. mckay gardens, anderson road, skinner reserve, churchill avenue, rosamond bowling club, lachlan road, stevenson street, birchwood avenue, calder court, collenso street, patterson avenue, belmore road, ridley street, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, orama road -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedAdministrative record - City of Sunshine - Commissioner Mr Alexander "Alex" George Gillon Collection 1976 - 1982 - Minute of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 8th August 1978, City of Sunshine, 8th August 1978
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Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. ...Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. ...Notice of ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Sunshine on 8th August 1978 Report of the Town Clerk's Department Report of the Town Clerk Street Construction Schemes Sheffield Estate, Bedser Street Scheme Settlement Land at Dalton Street Adjoining Council Reserve Possible Purchase Discontinued Roads Railway Land Corner of Alexandra Avenue and Service Street Municipal Accounting Regulations Review Report of the Co-Ordinator of Welfare Service Subsidies under State Grants (Home Care) Act Community Youth Support Scheme Volunteer Training Western Region Committee for the Ageing Report of the Acting Chief Health Inspector Application for Septic Tank Mantoux Testing & B.C.G. Vaccination Programme Infant Welfare Furlong Road Centre Albion North Nuisance Condition at 177 Ridgeway Parade Health Act Registrations Application to Transfer Proprietorship of Premise under the Health Act Municipal Saleyards Association (Vic) Smoking in Public Buildings Western Region Environment Committee Report of Sub-Committee on Litter Control in the Western Regions Health Act Registration Bakery 59 Main Road West Smallpox Vaccination Report of the Medical Officer of Health Report of the Chief By-Laws Officer Court Proceedings Parking Infringements Prohibited Parking Sun Crescent Prohibited Parking Gregory Street School Crossing Supervision South Road Report of City Librarian Sunshine - Melton Regional Library Service Greek Week Report of the Municipal Recreation Officer Development of Oval Diamond Avenue Reserve Albanvale Primary School & Albanvale Football Club Albion Rovers Soccer Club Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation Soccer Ground Development Plan Use of Swimming Pool for Vicswim Programme Report of City Engineer Planning Permit Application Flats Killara Street Town Planning Appeal Planning Permit Application Store Addition to Existing Shops and Dwelling Sydney Street Town Planning Appeal Planning Permit Application Flats 28 Sydney Street Planning Permit Application Sale of Motor Vehicles and Parts, and Motor Vehicle Repair Lot 20 Geelong Road Bounded by Holmwood Road, Geelong Road and Tottenham Parade Brooklyn Planning Permit Medical and Surgical Hospital Cumberland Street Bounded by Wiltshire Street to the North and Essex Street to the South Planning Permit Application Additions to Service Premise and Caretaker's Dwelling Ballarat Road Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign Lot 3 Princess Street St. Albans Planning Permit Application Advertising Sign 123 Rosamond Road Maidstone Planning Permit Application 6 Villa Units Lot 7 Ballarat Road Deer Park Amendment No 77 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Amendment No 81 Part 1 to the Melbourne Metropolitan Planning Scheme Planning Permit Application 3 Factories Lots 77, 78 & 79 Somers Street South East Corner of Henderson Street Planning Permit Application Factory Lot 71 Whitehill Avenue Consolidation of Title Cromer Avenue and McIntyre Road Strata Subdivision 18 Forrest Street Creation of Easement Evergreen Avenue Cleaning Contract Annual Supply Contract Annual Supply Contract Concrete Annual Supply Contract Kerb & Channel Berkshire Road Industrial and other Waste Collection Imposition of Load Limits Westmoreland Road and Northumberland Road Flooding of Station Road Approximately Midway Between Middle Road and Boundary Road Proposed Intersection Signals St. Albans Road / Main Road East / East Esplanade Detailed City Plans Hampshire Road / Wright Street Remodel of Traffic Signals Kororoit Creek & Maribyrnong River Catchments Disposal of Old Garbage Dumpers Replacement of Bookmobile Plant No 42 Tenders for Covering Material at Sunshine Tip Traffic Signals Tariffs Bituminous Concrete Paramount Road Private Street Scheme Warrs Road (Northern Section) Plan of Subdivision Robinsons Road Toilet Blocks Various Reserves Demolition of House McKay Gardens Alterations to Grandstand Skinner Reserve Rosamond Bowling Club Report of the Building Surveyor Application to Build Over Easement 47 Lachlan Road Sunshine West Application to Build Over Easement 18 Stevenson Street Deer Park Application to Build Over Easement 44 Birchwood Avenue Deer Park Application to Build Over Easement 173 Wright Street Sunshine Siting of Building 8 Calder Court Sunshine Siting of Building 16 Collenso Street Sunshine West Siting of Building 23 Patterson Avenue Sunshine Breaches of Regulations Lot 20 Belmore Road Sunshine North Condition of Flats 28 - 30 Ridley Street Albion Report of the Director of Parks & Recreation Royal Australian institute of Parks & Recreation Annual Conference Bon Thomas Reserve Development Provision of Main Drainage Facilities Proposed Subdivision of Land Quinn Estate All That Land Bounded by Robinsons Road, Ballarat Road, Orama Road & Quinn Street Orders of the Day Accounts Submitted for Payment as at 15th July 1978 Extraordinary Business Sunshine Ladies Benevolent Society City Engineer's Report Disposal of Vehicle Fleet No 424 Enforcement 17 Disraeli Street Motor Repairs. Electrical Repairs and Servicing city of sunshine, alexander "alex" george gillon, bedser street, sunshine north, dalton street, sunshine west, alexandra avenue, service street, sunshine, furlong road infant welfare centre, furlong road, ridgeway parade, main road west, st. albans, sun crescent, gregory street, south road, braybrook, diamond avenue reserve, diamond avenue, albanvale primary school, albanvale football club, albanvale, albion rovers soccer club, sydney street, albion, geelong road, holmwood road, tottenham parade, footscray west, cumberland street, wiltshire street, essex street, ballarat road, princess street, rosamond road, maidstone, somers street, henderson street, whitehill avenue, cromer avenue, mcintyre road, forrest street, evergreen avenue, berkshire road, westmoreland road, northumberland road, station road, middle road, boundary road, derrimut, st. albans road, main road east, east esplanade, hampshire road, wright street, kororoit creek, maribyrnong, sunshine tip, paramount road, tottenham, warrs road, robinsons road, h.v. mckay gardens, anderson road, skinner reserve, churchill avenue, rosamond bowling club, lachlan road, stevenson street, birchwood avenue, calder court, collenso street, patterson avenue, belmore road, ridley street, bon thomas reserve, quinn street, orama road, sunshine ladies benevolent society, disraeli street -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Picador, Eight days at Yalta : how Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin shaped the post-war world, 2019
... But Stalin monitored everything they said and made only paper concessions, while his territorial ambitions would soon result in the imposition of Communism throughout Eastern Europe. ...In the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent bonhomie they decided on the conduct of the final stages of the war against Germany, on how a defeated and occupied Germany should be governed, on the constitution of the nascent United Nations and on spheres of influence in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece. Only three months later, less than a week after the German surrender, Roosevelt was dead and Churchill was writing to the new President, Harry S. Truman, of 'an iron curtain' that was now 'drawn down upon [the Soviets'] front'. Diana Preston chronicles eight days that created the post-war world, revealing Roosevelt's determination to bring about the dissolution of the British Empire and Churchill’s conviction that he and the dying President would run rings round the Soviet premier. But Stalin monitored everything they said and made only paper concessions, while his territorial ambitions would soon result in the imposition of Communism throughout Eastern Europe.Index, bib, ill, maps, p.398.non-fictionIn the last winter of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin arrived in the Crimean resort of Yalta. Over eight days of bargaining, bombast and intermittent bonhomie they decided on the conduct of the final stages of the war against Germany, on how a defeated and occupied Germany should be governed, on the constitution of the nascent United Nations and on spheres of influence in Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Greece. Only three months later, less than a week after the German surrender, Roosevelt was dead and Churchill was writing to the new President, Harry S. Truman, of 'an iron curtain' that was now 'drawn down upon [the Soviets'] front'. Diana Preston chronicles eight days that created the post-war world, revealing Roosevelt's determination to bring about the dissolution of the British Empire and Churchill’s conviction that he and the dying President would run rings round the Soviet premier. But Stalin monitored everything they said and made only paper concessions, while his territorial ambitions would soon result in the imposition of Communism throughout Eastern Europe.world war 1939-1945 - diplomatic history, yalta conference - crimea- 1945
