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Paper on the role of the RAF produced by the General Staff of the War Office discussing the creation of the RAF in 1918, the reasons for its creation and the conflict that had developed between the Air Ministry and the Army over the Air Ministry's plans to end the dual control of the RAF in peacetime by the Air Ministry and the Army. With the General Staff's proposals for improving relations between the War Office and the Air Ministry. Typescript 17pp

The Cardwell reforms - a retrospect, (War Office, London, 1923). 1 pamphlet

Tickets for lecture series on 'Imperial defence as affected by the war' Printed, 2 tickets

Texts of speeches given by Kirke to the House of Commons relating to the Territorial Army and its growth 1936-1939 and the importance of this expansion for the security of the country with regard to the increasing possibility of war in Europe. 1 file

Text of speech by Kirke at the Mansion House, London in connection with War Weapons Week and promoting National Savings. Typescript, 4pp

Texts and notes for speeches given by Kirke relating to the work of Territorial Army Sport Board. Includes recruitment speech at the Saracens Football Club dinner, 23 Feb 1938; speech regarding the work of Col Charles Francis Hill Greenwood for the Territorial Army Sport Board; suggested recruitment speech for football club representatives drafted by Mr Smith, sports editor, Sunday Express; The Kings Challenge Cup, rules and results 1939 (cup competed for by units taking part in events controlled by the Sport Board). 1 file

Texts (and some notes) for speeches by Kirke at Territorial Army Dinners relating to the expansion and recent developments in the Territorial Army and its importance in the defence of the country, particularly the anti-aircraft units. 1 file

Texts (and some notes) of speeches given by Kirke to the British Legion, Witley and Guildford branches, Surrey; Royal Artillery Association, Birmingham; Home Guard, 2 sector, Croydon; Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps Old Comrades Association; 2/5 Bn Queen's Royal Regt, (West Surrey). Speech to the Witley British Legion relates to Kirke's visit to South Africa [1948], his views on the country and its political situation. The other speeches deal mainly with the Territorial Army and the political and military situation in Europe in the late 1930s. 1 file

Texts (and some notes) of speeches by Kirke at functions held by large London firms and employers associations promoting the Territorial Army and encouraging support. 1 file

Texts (and some notes) of speeches given by Kirke at Church Parade, 23 County of London Bn London Regt, Battersea, 1936; Inspection of Voluntary Aid Detachment Camp, Sparsholt, Oxfordshire, 1937; Church parade, Cambridgeshire Regiment, 1937; Presentation of medals on Horse Guards Parade to the London Div Royal Artillery; Presentation of Territorial Decoration to the Lord Mayor of London, 1939; address to 2/5 Bn Queens Royal Regt, (West Surrey) at Wannock, Sussex, 1936. Speeches relate mainly to the contribution of the Home Forces. 1 file

Texts and notes for speeches by Kirke at the openings of Territorial Army Drill Halls at Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Dundee, Tayside; Framlingham, Suffolk; Gainsborough, Lincolnshire; Kings Lynn, Norfolk; Middlesborough, Cleveland; Chesterfield, Derbyshire; Flixton, Suffolk; Peterborough, Cambridgeshire; the opening of the Services Club Richmond. Speeches include comments on military developments particularly in the Territorial Army and political developments in Europe. 1 file

Texts and notes for addresses by Kirke to Officer Training Corps at schools in Sedburgh, Cumbria; Wellington, Berkshire; Glen Almond, Tayside; to the University of London; Newport Army Bands School; St Edward's School, Oxford; Public Secondary School's Cadet Association and 1 Cadet Battalion London Regt (The Queens). Speeches relate mainly to the value of military training. 1 file

Texts (and some notes) of speeches and interviews given by Kirke to publicise the work of the Territorial Army and encourage the military training of civilians. Includes speeches at the Cornwall Small Bore Rifle Association and the Old Haileyburian Society Dinner; draft letter to Rt Hon Herbert Stanley Morrison on opportunities for the training of cadets; notes on the Territorial Army for the Royal Military College Journal; proof of an article for the Observer on the new model Territorial Army and regular Army organisation, draft text and notes for the interview with Capt Ernest H Robinson; text of speech at a meeting of press representatives at the War Office, 13 Jun 1936. 1 file

Papers relating to the recognition of Egypt as an independent state, consisting of copy of despatch relating to the status of Egypt sent by George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess of Kedleston, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, short summary of General Staff views as to the military requirements for safeguarding British Imperial communications in Egypt. With covering letter from Col John Edward Spencer Brind, War Office. Typescript, 7pp

Text of broadcast by Kirke, Overseas transmission , 'War Commentary', relating to the German bombing of London. Typescript, 3pp

Tribute by Kirke to Finnish Baron Carl Gustav Emil von Mannerheim. Typescript, 2pp

Statement by Kirke read at the end of final 'War Commentary' broadcast. Manuscript, 1p

Text of speech by Kirke at the founding of Victory Clubs for ex-servicemen in Manchester. Typescript, 5pp

Text of speech by Kirke at the opening of a Christmas fair in Wimbledon in aid of the Mayor's resettlement fund. Typescript, 4pp