Papers of Lyndhurst Whalan, 1936-1977 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 1104456
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Whalan, Lyndhurst Evelyn, 1916-1977
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1936-1977]
- 0.96 m. (6 boxes) + 33 folders + sundry items.
- Summary:
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Correspondence is principally related to Lyn Whalan's various local government positions, including job applications, references, etc. There is also a folder of letters of condolence to Mrs Whalan on the death of her husband and a history of the Whalan family. The bulk of the collection consists of speeches, protocol guides for council employees, newspaper cuttings and reports on various aspects of local government and general administration. There are a few invitations, menus, etc. for various public functions and some material in connection with his position as a member of the Australian Government Grants Commission.
- Biography/History:
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Mr. Whalan's 40 years of experience in local government administration in N.S.W. began in 1933. He worked in various junior appointments for 14 years before serving as shire clerk at Lachlan and Crookwell Shires for 8 and 2 1/2 years respectively, and as town clerk, at Leichhardt (4 years), Manly (14 years) and Ku-ring-gai (2 years) in Sydney. In 1973 he was appointed as a full-time member of the Australian Government Grants Commission. The award of the Albert Mainerd Overseas Travel Scholarship in 1967 enabled him to study local government administration in England, U.S.A. and Canada.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 5653.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D660.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1936-1977
- Occupation:
- Public servants
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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