Papers of Ed Wensing, 1974-1993 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 358895
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Wensing, Ed (Edward George)
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part permission required for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1974-1993]
- 7.69 m. (8 boxes)
- Summary:
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Papers relating to Wensing's involvement in the Canberra community, and his work and interests relating to Canberra planning and development issues. The bulk of the papers concern the campaign by residents of Torrens Street Braddon to stop commercial encroachments. There is also material on the A.C.T. Council of Social Service and on urban development in Canberra, especially Kingston. Includes correspondence, reports, articles, submissions, land title searches, maps, minutes, photographs and other papers. Papers relating to the redevelopment of the former Canberra Times site in Civic; Series A. Papers relating to the office boom in the Civic Centre, Canberra during the 1980s; Series B. Site specific files on Canberra Leasehold Administration Planning and Development. Includes files relating to public housing in the ACT.
- Biography/History:
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Ed Wensing is a resident of Canberra with a long standing interest in planning and leasehold issues relating to the city. He worked for the National Capital Development Commission from 1973-1985, including in its Planning Division from 1979-1985.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no.: MS 8028, MS Acc98.099, MS Acc98.138, MS Acc03.263.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Finding aid available (12 p.) in Special Collections Reading Room.
- Subject:
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- Wensing, Edward George -- Archives
- Council of Social Service of the A.C.T
- Cities and towns -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra
- Cities and towns -- Australian Capital Territory -- Kingston
- City planners -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra -- Archives
- City planning -- Australian Capital Territory -- Braddon -- Citizen participation
- Time Coverage:
- 1974-1993
- Occupation:
- Town planners
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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