| Bib ID |
681506 |
| Format |
Audio, Online - Google Books |
| Author |
Hasluck, Paul, Sir, 1905-1993
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| Access Conditions |
Open access. |
| Description |
1968.
1 sound tape reel (ca. 45 min.) analog, 7 1/2 ips., full track mono. ; 7 in.
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| Series |
Foreign Affairs Collection
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| Summary |
Sir Paul speaks of the derivation of his names; his early work as a journalist; his interest in scholarship; the need for education in politics; his early life and schooling; daily Bible reading; his parents' influence on him; the influence of John Curtin; rapid expansion of External Affairs; his reasons for resigning; his standing for Parliament; his relations with Evatt; Territories portfolio; his reputation as a slave driver; his interest in drama and poetry; his wife's interest in country church yards; his attitude toward the media; changes in newspaper standards; his desire to be Prime Minister; Australia's need to advance its economic development; respect for nations in foreign affairs; the need for limits to interference in people's lives.
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| Biography/History |
Sir Paul was Minister for External Affairs 1964-69, for Defence 1963-64, for Territories 1951-63. He held the Liberal seat of Curtin in the House of Representatives 1949-69, and was Governor-General of Australia 1969-74. |
| Notes |
Preservation, duplicate working and cassette copies made.
Recorded on Jan. 6, 1968.
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| Subjects |
Hasluck, Paul, - Sir, - 1905-1993 - Biography. | Hasluck, Paul, - Sir, - 1905-1993 - Interviews. | Australia. - Dept. of External Affairs. | Politicians - Australia - Interviews. | Australia - Politics and government - 1965-1972.
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| Other Authors |
Channel 7 (Television network : Australia)
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