Papers of Betty Hocking, 1982-1992 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
5739234
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Hocking, Betty A., 1928-
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1982-1992]
  • 0.9 m. (2 medium folio packets)
Summary:

MS Acc10.210 includes a scrapbook kept by Betty Hocking of newspaper cuttings and correspondence primarily relating to the ACT division of the Australian Family Movement, the Family Team (ACT Division), as well as the Lindy Chamberlain Court case; together with loose newspaper cuttings relating to ballet and other performing arts (1 packet).

MS 17.106 comprises Hocking's manuscript Facing the Wind, originally compiled in the 1980s while Hocking was a Member of the ACT House of Assembly, concerning the case of Graham Potter. The case was investigated by the National Freedom Council, of which Betty Hocking was President (1 packet).

Biography/History:

Politician and activist. Hocking was elected to the House of Assembly on the Family Team before ACT self-government. She was also a vocal supporter of Lindy Chamberlain.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc10.210, MS Acc17.106.
Reproduction:
In part, photocopies. [S.l.].
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1982-1992
Occupation:
Copyright:

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