John McEwen interviewed by Ray Aitchison [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2135973
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- McEwen, John, Sir, 1900-1980, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Written permission required for research use; closed for public use.
- Description:
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- 1975 Jul. 4
- 1 tape reel (ca. 71 min.) : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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McEwen, former Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, speaks of early negotations re Britain's entry to EEC; role of Sir John Crawford, Sir Alan Westerman; postwar rejuvenation of primary industries; industry leaders; political action for primary industries; Sir William Gunn; wool reserve price plan; UK-Australia trade; Ottawa Agreement, 1956; international negotiation; Japanese negotiation; comparison of himself & Menzies; his own temper; working hours whilst in Parliament; working relationship with Crawford; decision-making; ownership of private products; State powers; State Premiers; taxation benefits for primary industry; foreign investment in primary industry; protection for second industry; wealth-producing industries; govt support for home market; retrospective assessment of his & Menzies' Govts; changes in international balance of power & Australia; Australia's future.
- Notes:
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- Recorded as a supplement to Aitchison's October 1974 interview with Sir John McEwen, with questions based on suggestions put forward by Sir John Crawford.
- Recorded at the home of Sir John & Lady McEwen, Toorak, Vic. on 4 July 1975.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 31 leaves)
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- Until 2045 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1975
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