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William McMahon interviewed by Ron Hurst for the Parliament's oral history project [sound recording]
Bib ID 72077
Format AudioAudio [sound recording]
Author
McMahon, William, 1908-1988, Interviewee
 
Access Conditions Access closed. 
Description 1985-1986 
4 cassettes (ca. 240 min.) : 1 7/8 ips. 
Series

Parliament's oral history project.

Summary

William McMahon, former Primer Minister of Australia, discusses his family; the influence of Sir Samuel Walder; Second World War; world trip; early awareness of politics; pre-selection; relationship with Menzies; interest in Communism and banking; the role of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; the Anti-Communist Bill of 1950; Dr Evatt and Communism; incident involving a blue sports coat; right to strike and labour relations; Minister for Navy and Air and Australia's defences; West New Guinea.

Biography/History

McMahon held the seat of Lowe, N.S.W. for the Liberal Party from Dec. 1949 to Jan 1982. He was Prime Minister from Mar. 1971 to Dec. 1972.

Notes

Parliament's Oral History Project is an ongoing project administered by the Australian Library focussing on retired parliamentarians and their political careers.

Recorded in Sydney between 29 Oct. 1985 and 17 Apr. 1986.

Index/Finding Aid Note Transcript (78 p.)and index available. 
Subjects McMahon, William, - 1908-1988 - Interviews.  |  Politicians - Australia - Interviews.  |  Prime ministers - Australia - Interviews.  |  Australia - Politics and government - History.
Other authors/contributors Hurst, Ron, Interviewer  |  Australia. Department of the Parliamentary Library

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