Hubert Opperman interviewed by Mel Pratt in the Mel Pratt collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 728078
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Opperman, H. F. (Hubert Ferdinand), 1904-1996, 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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- 1975 Mar. 4-5
- 3 tape reels (ca. 585 min.) ; 5 in.
- Series:
- Mel Pratt collection.
- Summary:
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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.
- Biography/History:
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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.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at his office in Melbourne, Vic.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214897809
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (37 p.) and transcript (213 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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- Reason for copyright status:
- 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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