Bill Stefaniak interviewed by Barry York in the Polish Australians oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 990785
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Stefaniak, Bill, 1952-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research and for personal copies; written permission required for public use until 2025.
- Description:
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- 2003 Jul. 21
- 2 sound files (ca. 110 min.)
- Series:
- Polish Australians oral history project.
- Summary:
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This interview with Bill Stefaniak, lawyer and state politican, focuses on the Polish Australian aspects of his life. Stefaniak recalls his family background, his father having been a foundation member of the Polish Ex-Servicemen's Club and White Eagle Club in Canberra; the family's migration to Australia and settlement in Canberra; the Canberra Polish community; his early schooling and tertiary studies in Canberra; his interest in rugby; Polish customs observed in the home; his work as a solicitor at Muswellbrook, N.S.W.; the development of his political interests at school and university; his membership of the Liberal Party (1984); his visit to Poland; his sense of identity today and attitiude to official multiculturalism.
- Biography/History:
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William George (Bill) Stefaniak was born in Canberra, A.C.T.. At the time of interview he was a Member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Opposition Spokesman on Sport, Recreation, the Arts, Gaming and Racing, and Shadow Attorney-General.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 21 July 2003.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (5 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- State and Territory politicans
- Other authors/contributors:
- York, Barry, 1951-, interviewer
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Polish Australians oral history project.
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- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2003
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