Papers of George Foster Pearce 1909-1937 (1929-1937) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2982697
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Pearce, George Foster, Sir, 1870-1952
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid available at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1909-1937
- 15 cm. (7 folders).
- Summary:
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Correspondence, reports, memoranda, and press cuttings and printed material relating to Australia's defence, northern development (of Australia), and Australian politics in the 1930's. The documents are almost entirely concerned with the period 1929-1937.
- Biography/History:
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Born in 1870 at Mount Barker, S. Aust, he moved to Perth, W.A. in 1892. After becoming active in the union movement, he was elected as a Labor representative to the first Australian Senate as a Senator for W.A. in 1901. He was a Minister for Defence (1908-1909, 1910-1913, 1914-21, 1932-1934) for successive Labor governments until 1917. He presided over the bitter conscription debate of 1916-1917. Having aligned himself with the "yes" faction of Billy Hughes, he was subsequently expelled from the Labor Party, yet continued to hold office as a member of the new National Party. He also held the position of Minister for Home and Territories (1921-1926) and continued to serve until defeated in the 1937 Election.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 1827.
- Related Material:
- Associated materials: Papers of Sir George Foster Pearce also held in National Library of Australia Manuscript Section at MS 213 and MS 1927.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (55 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1909-1937
- Occupation:
- Politicians
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
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