Hector McIvor interviewed by Suzanne Lunney [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2073500
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- McIvor, Hector, 1900-1992, interviewee
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1974
- 2 tape reels : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Hector McIvor, former Labor parliamentarian, talks about his family background, his father's interest in politics and early political influences in his life; recollections of his early employment history; the anti-conscription rallies of World War I; the battle of Bourke Street; memories of the depression; his experiences in the trade union movement; John Wren; his decision to become involved in local government and his achievements as Mayor of Footscray; relations between local council and the state government; outlines his reasons for his entry into Federal politics; Jack Mullens and his entry into state parliament; recollections of the events and causes leading up to the A.L.P. split in 1955; the Catholic Actionist Groups; Robert Menzies; Eddie Ward; Gough Whitlam; Arthur Calwell; Jim Cairns; difficulties with the Department of Works; the position and power of the backbenchers; his views on immigration; the Suez crisis.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 11 September 1974 in the Federal Members' Room, Melbourne.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-215007626
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Uncorrected transcript (typescript, 102 leaves).
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Lunney, Suzanne, interviewer
- Copyright:
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- Until 2044 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1974
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