| Bib ID |
728078 |
| Format |
Audio, Online, Online - Google Books |
| Author |
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| Online Versions |
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| Access Conditions |
Access open for research, personal copies and public use. |
| Description |
1975 Mar. 4-5.
3 tape reels ; 5 in.
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| Series |
Mel Pratt collection.
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| Summary |
Sir Hubert describes growing up in the country; learning to ride a bicycle; working at the "Herald"; Frank Kelynarck; Keith Murdock; appointment to the Post Office at Malvern; Andy Fletcher; Percy Cerutty; post office bicycles; cycle competition; Oakleigh West Cycling Club; Bill and George Costello; road conditions; racing; Navigation Dept.; John King Davis; Willis Island; Jack McConville; Bruce Small; Melbourne Exhibition; Golden Lap Race; Warrnambool; Melbourne Motordrome; Corry; League of Victorian Wheelmen; Dunlop Grand Prix; Tour de France; Press notices; Sydney-Melbourne race; European races in 1928; Malvern Star publicity; accidents; Kalgoorlie to Perth record; Land End-John O'Groats race; Francis Birtles; Billy Read; Herb Elliott Snr; hazards of the outback; Hay diet; Dick Crossley and running; Malvern Star business; entry into Air Force; Andy Swan; Champion; maintaining discipline in the Air Force; Breddan; retirement from racing; politics; Moorabbin airport; People's Freedom Movement; Federal Member for Corio; Menzies; Chifley; Dedman; Joe Gullett; strain of Parliamentary life; experience as Whip; Archie Cameron; Phil McBride; Berry; Ted Peters; Mullens; DLP; Shipping and Transport; Evans; Deakin; Immigration; Prasad case; Menzies' resignation; Alan Fairhall; Holt; Dame Zara Holt; Menzies' cabinet; Gorton; Sneddon; Malcolm Fraser; Waller; Malta; Heath; Mintoff.
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| Biography/History |
Sir Hubert held the Federal House of Representatives' seat of Corio, Victoria, from 1949-1967 and was Commissioner for Malta 1967-1972. He was also a champion cyclist.
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| Notes |
Recorded at his office in Melbourne.
Also available online via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.oh-vn728078
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| Index/Finding Aid Note |
Transcript (213 p.) |
| Subjects |
Opperman, H. F. - (Hubert Ferdinand), - 1904-1996 - Interviews. | Diplomats - Australia - Interviews. | Politicians - Australia - Interviews.
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| Other authors/contributors |
Pratt, Mel
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| Related records |
Mel Pratt collection
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