Papers of Sir Billy Snedden, 1941-1983 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 735497
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Snedden, Billy, Sir, 1926-1987
- Access Conditions:
- Part available for research; part open with exception (OWE); part permission required for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1941-1983]
- 37.3 m. (281 boxes)
- Summary:
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Correspondence; subject files; appointment diaries; speeches; lectures; reports; newspaper cuttings; photographs; invitations; publications. Apart from law lecture notes at the University of Western Australia, almost all the papers relate to Snedden's political career. They include extensive material on the Liberal Party, elections, electorate matters, portfolio matters, his period as Leader of the Opposition, overseas trips and parliamentary affairs. There are large groups of subject files on constitutional matters, defence, economic policy, minerals and energy, foreign investment and legal matters. Among the correspondents are Malcolm Fraser, Tony Street and Ivor Greenwood.
- Biography/History:
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Politician, Liberal MHR 1955-83. Attorney-General 1963-66, Minister for Immigration 1966-69, Minister for Labour and National Service 1969-71, Treasurer 1971-72, Leader of the Liberal Party 1972-75. Speaker of the House of Representatives 1976-83.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 6216.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; E379.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (134 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1941-1983
- Occupation:
- Federal politicians
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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