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Chamberlain, F.E., 1956-1966

 File — box-folder: 205-6

Scope and contents

Includes personal information concerning his career (selection for Sussex seat, activities in the Tramway Employers’ Union, visit to Red China on ACTU delegation, 1957, activities in the Split, etc. etc.); a copy of radio broadcast on Red China, June 1958 (summary); letter Kath B., 25 Feb. 1966 to D. Strangman, Senator V. Gair’s office, enclosing papers in response to his request (cuttings etc.), Barnard Gaynor to B.A.S., 18 June 1962 - marriage certificate received which will enable a birth certificate to be obtained from England; asks him to confirm whether Chanmberlain served in W.W.I., letter marked “sent to A. McKeown, copy with J.P.M.”; Chamberlain’s report of conference of Labor Parties of the British Commonwealth 27 May-6 June 1957 ; copy of letter H. May, to D.W. Davis, Perth, 10 May 1943, concerning Chamberlain’s endorsement as Labor candidate for the Sussex seat in the Legislative Assembly in 1932 (confirms it), etc. and Chamberlain’s resignation at the same meeting. Copies of correspondence Tom Burke with Chamberlain, Sec. State Executive Australian Labor Party, Perth, 1957; "Selection of Talks and Articles by F.E. Chamberlain on Australian Labor Party Principles", booklet; grouped items “Re Chamberlain, undated general material”.

Dates

  • 1956-1966
  • box-folder: 205-6 (Mixed materials)

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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