Papers of Roy Wheeler, 1950-1971
- Bib ID:
- 10009735
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Wheeler, Roy Crawford, 1909-1971
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [between 1950 and 1971]
- 0.15 metres (1 box)
- Summary:
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This collection comprises documents from Roy Wheeler's parliamentary career, including letters, correspondence, photographs and ephemeral materials relating to parliamentary events and visits in both Australia and abroad (Malaysia, China, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific). Also included is a travel briefing file presented to Wheeler by the Australasian Petroleum Company during his time on the Foreign Affairs Committee.
- Biography/History:
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Roy Crawford Wheeler (1909-1971), born in Gosford, New South Wales, was an Australian politician. He gained his education at state schools before running a business in Gosford. Following this, he became a stockbroker in Sydney, and underwent military service from 1940-1946. In 1949, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as a member of the Liberal Party, representing the new seat of Mitchell. During this time he was a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee and visited the South Pacific on government business with Prime Minister Robert Menzies. He also visited China in the 1950s. He held the seat of Mitchell until his defeat in 1961.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference number: MS 10765.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1950-1971
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Roy Wheeler's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
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