Elisabeth Kirkby interviewed by Neil Bennetts [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 1176270
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Kirkby, Elisabeth, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1982 May 12
- 3 tape reels (ca. 88 min.) : mono. ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Elisabeth Kirkby, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council for the Australian Democrats, actress and broadcaster speaks about her childhood in rural Lancaster; her family background; working in repertory companies, 1938 to 1942; serving in the Army during World War II, including in an entertaining unit; working at the Birmingham Reportory Theatre under Sir Barry Jackson; working in early British television; moving to Singapore in 1951; working for Radio Malaya, first in Singapore and later in Kuala Lumpur; moving to Sydney in 1965; working for A.B.C. radio; her programme, Learn Indonesian; acting in 'No 96' until 1975; her farm in the Hunter Valley; the policies of the Australian Democrats; and the future of Australia.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 12 May 1982.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 55 leaves)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Bennetts, Neil, 1943-2011, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2052 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1982
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