Sir Frank Nicklin interviewed by Suzanne Lunney [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 551194
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Nicklin, Frank, Sir, 1895-1978, 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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- 1974
- 1 tape reel : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in.
- Summary:
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Sir Frank Nicklin talks of his family background; his memories of the First World War; his experiences after the war, purchasing a farm and becoming involved in fruit growing and the fruit industry; his early recollections of his political life in Queensland state politics; the Queensland state election of 1932 and the defeat of the Moore government; his views of the Forgan Smith Labor government in Queensland and labor policies; personality of Mr Moore; creating a cohesive Country Party organisation in Queensland; his impressions of parliament and parliamentary procedure; the A.W.U.; Bukowsky and the demise of the Queensland Labor government in 1957; the incoming Liberal-Country government and its relationship with the public service; the re-organisation of cabinet procedures and the formation of the position of Cabinet Secretary; his admiration of the Queensland public service; impressions of his ministers; listing the achievements of his government; his governments dealings with the A.W.U. and other unions; the Mount Isa dispute; his views on the Federal system.
- Biography/History:
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Sir Frank Nicklin was formerly the Premier of Queensland.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 19 March 1974 at Caloundra, Qld.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-215000573
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary and uncorrected transcript (typescript, 60 leaves).
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Lunney, Suzanne, interviewee
- Copyright:
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- Until 2044 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1974
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