Augustus Wharton Paul interviewed by Mel Pratt for the Mel Pratt collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2257151
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Paul, Augustus Wharton, 1898-, 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 Nov. 8- 1975 Aug. 28
- 2 tape reels : 1 7/8 ips, mono. ; 5 in.
- Series:
- Mel Pratt collection.
- Summary:
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Augustus Wharton Paul, public servant talks about the move to Canberra in 1922; housing; living conditions; Federal Capital Commission; railway; floods in 1921 and 1925; movies at Duntroon; lack of transport; road to Yass ; shopping; school; dances; bicycles; Frank Green; Mr Anstey; Niemeyer Plan; Premiers' Plan; defeat of Scullin; Parkhill; Charles Marr; Public Service Board, Sydney; Isaac Isaacs; John Beasley; Directorate of Material Supply; Dept of Post-war Reconstruction; Stanley Savage; Duke of Gloucester; Billy Hughes; Commonwealth Dept of Transport; E.J. Ward; Standardisation scheme; Howard Beale; Dept of National Development; Commander Jackson; Dept of Social Services; Senator Spooner; Mr Townley; Mcmahon; Hugh Roberton; appointment of Director-General Dept o Social Services; Earle Page; Rowley Jones; Australian Investigation Service; fascist movement; Military Intelligence; E.J. Ward; Jock Garden; Chifley; I.B.M. crisis; Athol Townley.
- Biography/History:
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Augustus Wharton was a federal public servant for over 50 years. During this time he served in many capacities, including Secretary, Dept. of Transport 1948-1950 and Deputy-Director General, Dept. of Social Services, 1950-1963.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at his home in Sydney.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-221564195
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and transcript (39 p.).
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Pratt, Mel, -1986, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Mel Pratt collection.
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- Until 2045 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1975
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