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William Liu interviewed by Hazel de Berg [sound recording]
Bib ID 1536541
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline
Author Liu, William J. L
Online Versions http://nla.gov.au/nla.oh-vn1536541
Access Conditions Access open for research, personal copies and public use. 
Description 1978 Feb. 17. 
3 sound tape reels (ca. 180 min.) 
Series Hazel de Berg collection ; DeB 1093-1095 
Summary

Liu speaks of his return to Australia in 1909 from Hong Kong; he speaks of his studies; his interest in the White Australia Policy; his involvement with community matters around Melbourne; working for the Consulate General in Melbourne; he recounts the history of, and his involvement with the Australia China Navigation Steamship Company; his ventures into the furniture business; his stay in Shanghai in 1932; his views on the Republic of China; the effects of World War II on the Chinese community in Australia; Calwell's immigration policy.

Notes

Also available online via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.oh-vn1536541

Index/Finding Aid Note Transcript available (53 p.) 
Subjects Liu, William J., - 1893-1983 - Interviews.  |  Businessmen - Australia - Interviews.  |  White Australia policy.  |  Australia - Emigration and immigration.  |  Australia - Race relations.
Other Authors De Berg, Hazel, 1913-1984
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