Nelson Lemmon interviewed by Mel Pratt for the Mel Pratt collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 735104
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Lemmon, Nelson, 1908-1989, 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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- 1978 May 8
- 2 tape reels : 1 7/8 ips, mono. ; 5 in.
- Series:
- Mel Pratt collection.
- Summary:
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Mr Lemmon recalls his childhood and early life; his education at Longeman; purchase of a farm; the Cooperative Bulk handling; Norman Davis; Wheatgrowers Union; entry into Parliament; Country Party membership; Wheat Handling Board; his father's influence; his maiden speech in parliament; as assistant to Bill Scully; moving wheat east from West Australia; chaff strike; hay itch; Bill Ashley; Works and Housing; Muller; RSL; project building of war service homes; eight foot ceiling homes; Sattler design; Jennings; Allied Works; Woomera Rocket Range; Otis Lifts; Johnson Waygood; Snowy Mountain Scheme; John Dedman; use of aeroplane photography in the Snowy Scheme; use of the Defence Act for the Snowy Scheme; Land Owners Protection League, Adaminaby; purchase of land; meeting at Cooma; Lewis; Gleeson; Water Users Association.
- Biography/History:
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Nelson Lemmon was Member of the House of Representatives for the seat of Forrest, W.A. from 1943-1949 and for St George, N.S.W., from 1954-1955. He is probably best remembered for introducing the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority legislation.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at his home at Port Macquarie, N.S.W.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-214934934
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and transcript (81 p.) available.
- 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 2048 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1978
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