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John Cramer interviewed by Ron Hurst in the Parliament's oral history project [sound recording]
Bib ID 2076140
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline [sound recording]
Author
Cramer, John, Sir, 1896-1994, Interviewee
 
Online Versions
Access Conditions Access open for research, personal copies and public use. 
Description 1988 Mar. 28 - June 14 
20 audio cassettes (ca. 1238 min.) : 1 7/8 ips. 
Series

Parliament's oral history project.

Summary

Sir John Oscar Cramer speaks of his family background; early life; real estate business; the Depression; career in local and federal government; power supply problems in NSW 1930-1950; origins and development of Liberal Party; Robert Menzies; politicians and issues during his career; experiences as Minister for the Army; life after retirement.

Biography/History

Cramer held the seat of Bennelong, N.S.W. for the Liberal Party from December to April 1974, He was Minister for the Army from February 1956 to December 1963.

Notes

Parliament's oral history project is an ongoing project administered by the Australian Parliamentary Library focussing on retired parliamentarians and their political careers.

Recorded between 20 March 1988 and 14 June 1988.

Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-217851400

Index/Finding Aid Note Transcript (499 p.) and index available. 
Subjects Cramer, John, Sir, 1896-1994 -- Interviews.  |  Australia. Army -- History.  |  Politicians -- Australia -- Interviews.  |  Australia -- Politics and government -- History.
Other authors/contributors Hurst, Ron, Interviewer  |  Australia. Department of the Parliamentary Library

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ORAL TRC 4900/58
Copy: Recording
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ORAL TRC 4900/58 (transcript)
Copy: Transcript
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