Papers of Sir Richard Boyer, 1914-1965 [manuscript]

Bib ID:
768637
Format:
Manuscript
Author:
Boyer, R. J. F. (Richard J. F.), 1891-1961
Related Online Resources:
Finding aid at National Library of Australia
Access Conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.
Description:
  • [1914-1965]
  • 1.45 m. (9 boxes) + 1 fol.
Summary:

A.B.C. files: 40 files containing correspondence, newspaper clippings, press statements, typescript articles and notes; Files: 35 files reflecting Sir Richard Boyer's interests and activities apart from the A.B.C. - University essays, material relating to his property "Durella", Morven, the Winton Meat Works, United Grazier's Association, Rotary the United Nations, International Affairs, conference reports; Miscellaneous notebooks.

Biography/History:

Sir Richard Boyer, K.B.E., cr. 1956, was born August 24 1891 at Taree, N.S.W. He took his M.A. from the University of Sydney, 1913. From 1945 to 1961 he was chairman of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. From 1920 he had a property outside Charleville, and he was president of United Grazier's Association, 1941-1943. He attended various overseas conferences and was Honorary Director of the American Division of the Commonwealth Dept. of Information 1941-1945. He died June 1961.

Notes:
Manuscript reference no. : MS 3181.
Cited In:
Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; D648.
Index/Finding Aid Note:
Finding aid available online.
Subject:
Time Coverage:
1914-1965
Occupation:
Graziers
Copyright:

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