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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1970-1984
Quantity: 13 framed items (1.54 metres)
Description: Framed cartoons, artwork, photographs and certficates relating to former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser.
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Accession Number: 107 / 32
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1986-2004
Quantity: 1.54 metres (8 boxes)
Description: Files relating to the patronage of various organisations; invitations accepted and declined; Department of Finance and Administration Management reports (2001-2003); other subject files.
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Accession Number: 106 / 29
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-1997
Quantity: 0.5 metres (1 box)
Description: Photographs of post-Prime Ministerial overseas visits. These photograph albums document overseas visits by former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser following his Prime Ministerial career. They include photographs relating to his work with the United Nations and the Commonwealth Group of Eminent Persons.
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Accession Number: 105 / 34
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1976-1982
Quantity: 4 metres (7 oversized boxes)
Description: Photograph albums documenting official overseas visits made by J M (Malcolm) Fraser during his Prime Ministership. Many are official albums, either gifts from host nations or official sets of photographs produced by the Australian Information Service. The albums cover visits to Japan (1976, 1982), China (1976), Indonesia (1976), USA (1976, 1981, 1982), India (1979, 1980), the Philippines (1979), Nigeria (1979), Mexico (1981), Korea (1982), Malaysia (1982), New Zealand (1982) and others. Events covered include the America's Cup (1980) and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting in New Delhi in 1980. There are also photographs showing the beginning of the construction of the new Parliament House in Canberra. Some of the albums contain Mr Fraser's personal photographs taken while on official trips and have been kept with the official sets to maintain the context in which they were created.
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Accession Number: 105 / 103
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1977-1982
Quantity: 1.1 metres (2 oversized boxes)
Description: Photograph albums documenting official domestic visits and occasions within Australia. They cover the period of J M (Malcolm) Fraser's term as Prime Minister, and illustrate visits to the Northern Territory and Mount Isa; the Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting in 1978; the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Melbourne in 1981 and a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip in 1977. Many of the albums are gift albums, while others were compiled by family members.
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Accession Number: 105 / 104
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1941-1989
Quantity: 1 metre
Description: Family photographs. This series comprises photographs taken by both J M (Malcolm) Fraser and members of his family. The earliest show Malcolm Fraser as a boy at school at Tudor House in New South Wales and, subsequently, at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School and Magdalen College, Oxford. Later photographs depict Malcolm Fraser's family; the Fraser family property at Nareen; Malcolm Fraser's interest in cars; and the awarding of an honorary doctorate to Malcolm Fraser by Deakin University in Geelong, Victoria in 1989.
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Accession Number: 105 / 36
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1949-1952
Quantity: 1 box (0.18 metres)
Description: Notes, essays and examinations from Oxford University. A collection of text book notes, essays and examination papers kept by Malcolm Fraser during the period he was an undergraduate student at Magdalen College, Oxford (1949-1952). The series provides insights into the nature and extent of Mr Fraser's reading in ethics, logic, political theory, economics and modern history. Many of the essays include personal observations. Also includes typescript draft of Liberal Party preselection speech and speaking notes for speech given at the Hamilton Temperance Hall on 11 November 1953. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1405.
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Accession Number: 105 / 82
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1957-1967
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Books belonging to J M (Malcolm) Fraser. This series consists of two books that apparently belonged to former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser, and one (an atlas) that may have belonged to his son, Mark Fraser. They are: Noack, Rev. F W, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Scripture and Nature, 2nd edition, 1957; Noack, Rev. F W, The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Scripture and Nature, 3rd edition, 1958; Fullard, Harold, ed. Philips' Modern School Atlas, 65th edition, 1967. Apart from two inscriptions the books are not otherwise annotated. The two books by Rev. F W Noack were given to Malcolm Fraser by the author's father J F Noack, a resident of Horsham, in 1958 (see Fraser, John Malcolm, Acc. No. 105/73, file 92 for correspondence between J M Fraser and J F Noack). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2048.
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Accession Number: 105 / 102
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1948-1982
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: This collection of photographs relates mainly to the ministerial and, more particularly, the Prime Ministerial period of J M (Malcolm) Fraser's career in federal politics. During this time, he held the portfolios of Army (1966-68), Defence (1969-71), Education and Science (1968-69 and 1971-72) and, after three years in Opposition, was Prime Minister (1975-83). The photographs cover various events including press conferences, election rallies, school visits etc. There is a large collection of portraits that includes photographs by Athol Shmith and John Cato. Also included are photographs of Mr Fraser's wife (Mrs Tamie Fraser), political colleagues (e.g. Doug Anthony) and sporting identities (Johnny Warren and Alan Moffat). The Fraser family's property 'Nareen' in the Western District of Victoria features in several photographs. The series also includes a photograph of Malcolm Fraser's Rusden College year group at Melbourne Church of England Grammar School (1948). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1382.
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Accession Number: 107 / 28
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1981-1983
Quantity: 1.59 metres (9 boxes)
Description: This series contains correspondence received by former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm Fraser) and his wife, Mrs Tamara Fraser, following the defeat of the Liberal-National Party Government in the March 1983 election. Mr Fraser subsequently resigned as leader of the Liberal Party and from Federal politics. The correspondence is from members of the public; constituents in Mr Fraser's electorate of Wannon; business, church and other community groups; Liberal Party colleagues and some overseas dignitaries. The messages - almost entirely sympathetic and mostly from long-term Liberal Party supporters - convey regret at the 1983 election loss, but also pay tribute to Malcolm Fraser for his leadership qualities and dedication to party and country, and congratulate him on becoming Australia's second longest-serving Prime Minister. Most messages include good wishes for the future and a happy retirement. Others praise Mrs Fraser for her unfailing support for the Prime Minister and for establishing the Australiana Fund in 1978. The correspondence comprises telegrams, cards, handwritten and typed letters, prayers, homilies and inspirational literature. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2195.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 107 / 29
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1949-1974
Quantity: 4.15 metres (23 boxes)
Description: Subject files maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser from January 1954, when he began his first (unsuccessful) federal election campaign, to the defeat of the Liberal Coalition Government in December 1972. In this period, he was a member of several Government Members' Committees and held the portfolios of Army (1966-68), Education and Science (1968-69 and 1971-72) and Defence (1969-71). Consequently, the files deal with a wide range of portfolio, Government, political party and electorate matters. The subjects covered include Aborigines, armed services, Australian Labor Party, CSIRO, conservation, dairy industry, defence, state aid to schools, educational research, elections, F111 aircraft, foreign affairs, Malcolm Fraser's Ministerial appointments, manufacturing industries, overseas visits, Parliament and parliamentary procedures, individual politicians, rural reconstruction, universities and other tertiary institutions, Vietnam War and the wool industry. The files include correspondence, research and background material, reports, newspaper cuttings, committee papers, addresses, speeches, radio talks and press statements. Some files are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1369.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 107 / 23
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1937-1975
Quantity: 6.65 metres (37 boxes)
Description: This series includes correspondence and published material on various subjects and was maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser or, on his behalf, by his staff (in particular his Press Secretary). The files relate mainly to the period Fraser was a member of the Opposition during the Whitlam Labor Government (1972-75), but prior to his becoming Leader of the Opposition in March 1975. In this period he was Opposition spokesman firstly on primary industry and, later, labour and immigration. Some files date from an earlier period when he was Minister for Education and Science in the McMahon Liberal- Coalition Government (1971-72). Many files are concerned with the development of Liberal Party policy in the early 1970s. Among the other subjects covered are abortion, Australian Labor Party policies and senior ALP figures (Dr Jim Cairns, Clyde Cameron, Al Grassby, E G (Gough) Whitlam), Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, budgets, economy, Schools Commission, elections, electoral redistribution, employment, foreign affairs, industrial relations, legislation (e.g. Trade Practices Bill 1973, Family Law Bill 1974), manufacturing industry, Fraser's overseas visits to South East Asia, London and Canada in mid-1973 and the wool industry. Some files are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1354.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 107 / 19
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1983
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Files relating to the supply of tailoring, including cloth samples, from three Melbourne firms (O'Brien and Earle, Henry Buck, P/L and Hemden), wine for Kirribilli House and correspondence and orders with firms in the USA and Italy relating to the restoration and maintenance of Mr Fraser's Super Sports car. Part of this series is held at the National Archives of Australia. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2194.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 105 / 100
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1974-1975
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Correspondence with members of the Liberal-National Country Party Opposition, maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser during the period he was Leader of the Opposition (March-November 1975). A small number of papers dated December 1975 relate to the Opposition period rather than the month Mr Fraser was caretaker Prime Minister. The correspondence covers a range of subjects, including Parliamentary handling of key issues such as the Khemlani Loans Affair and the Queensland electorates of Lilley and Ryan. Several letters reflect the different views on the overall political situation held by some of Mr Fraser's colleagues (e.g. Dr A J Forbes, Ian Macphee, Senator R C Wright) and others. Papers on the relationship between the Commonwealth Public Service and government, defence policy, minerals and energy policy, North West Shelf gas, Pilkington ACT Ltd and secondary industries in North West Tasmania are also included. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1358.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 20
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.265 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Copies of questions upon notice asked by the Opposition in the House of Representatives, mainly in the months prior to the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor Government. The folders are titled according to portfolios in Whitlam Government's Third Ministry and reflect changes made to some of them throughout 1975. Particular attention is given to the Khemlani Loans Affair and other matters where Opposition criticism of the Government was primarily focussed. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1359.
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Accession Number: 106 / 21
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1962-1975
Quantity: 0.085 metres (1 box)
Description: Correspondence with Members of the Whitlam Labor Ministry. The correspondence covers various matters including the entitlements of the Leader of the Opposition (e.g. access to government information), rural policy, the 1975-1976 budget, state of the economy, accommodation for members of Parliament in Canberra, the proposed Northern Territory Education Advisory Committee and superannuation for Australian Government employees. One item (item 8) is currently held at the National Archives of Australia. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1357.
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Accession Number: 106 / 19
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1974-1976
Quantity: 0.61 metres (4 boxes)
Description: Material relating to the 'Loans Affair' maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser as Leader of the Opposition (March-November 1975). The Loans Affair had its origins in controversial arrangements, initiated in 1974 by the Whitlam Government, to borrow $4 billion from overseas sources through a Pakistani dealer, Tirath Khemlani. The Affair reached its peak in mid-1975, but contributed to the Opposition blocking Supply in the Senate and the subsequent downfall of the Government in November of that year. Two senior Whitlam Ministers involved, Rex Connor (Minister for Minerals and Energy) and Dr Jim Cairns (Treasurer) had already lost their portfolios. The Queensland Government (Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen) prompted further investigations in early 1976, but with no significant result. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1363.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 23
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.7 metres (4 boxes)
Description: Correspondence between J M (Malcolm) Fraser as Leader of the Opposition (March-November 1975) and members of his Shadow Industry. A particularly important component of the series are the files relating to Shadow Cabinet meetings under both Mr Fraser and, to some extent, his predecessor B M Snedden. These also include the less frequent Shadow Ministry and Joint Party meetings and clearly (but not necessarily fully) document the Opposition's focus adn approach in the months leading up to the dismissal of the Whitlam Labor Government. The files for individual Shadow Ministers include mainly correspondence and other papers specific to the respective portfolio. The Shadow Cabinet files include agendas, records of meetings, briefing notes for Mr Fraser, policy documents and some newspaper articles. Both types of file record the development of Liberal Coalition policy on various subjects, including defence, foreign affairs, federalism, rural matters, social welfare, appointment of permanent heads to Commonwealth departments, pecuniary interests of members of Parliament, urban and regional development, environment and conservation, tourism and the Senate's power to reject Appropriation and Supply Bills. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1360.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 22
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: General correspondence maintained as Leader of the Opposition, Second Series. Covers the period Aug to Dec 1975. Files and papers within them are arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent. They include representations from companies, small businesses, professional associations, church and other community organisations and the related replies. Some personal letters from friends and colleagues are also included. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1337.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 18
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1944-1975
Quantity: 1.24 metres (7 boxes)
Description: Miscellaneous correspondence maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser during his second term as Minsiter for Education and Science (1971-72) and, subsequently, as a member of the Opposition during the Whitlam Labor Government (1972-1975). The subjects covered include the Australia Party, abortion, education, primary industry, companies, Lake Pedder, the Little Red Schoolbook, Protection Commission, Commonwealth Public Service etc. There is also some more personal correspondence from professional colleagues, friends and Mr Fraser's sister (Mrs B Whiting), and several reports and publications relating to particular companies and other organisations (e.g. Ian Potter Foundation, Australian Conservation Foundation). Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1353.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 17
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 1.48 metres (9 boxes)
Description: General correspondence maintained as Leader of the Opposition, First Series. Covers the period Mar to Aug 1975. Files and papers within them are arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent. They include representations from companies, small businesses, professional associations, church and other community organisations and the related replies. Some personal letters from friends and colleagues are also included. Correspondence covers wide range of subjects, many relating to Whitlam Labor Government policies and legislation. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1336.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 15
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1974-1975
Quantity: 0.7 metres (4 boxes)
Description: Correspondence relating to Mr. Fraser's election as Leader of the Opposition, Bass by-election and the 1975 political crisis. Most of the series consists of letters and messages documenting public opinion on the Whitlam Government, Fraser's Opposition election prospects and particularly its actions in relation to supply bills. These files include several thousand individual letters and telegrams in which support and protest are fairly evenly balanced. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1262.
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Accession Number: 106 / 13
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1973
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Correspondence relates to cheques for private subscriptions, sponsorship and appeals; courtesy letters received and sent in relation to private and official engagements as Minister for Education and Science; approaches to representatives from the wool, dairying and other primary industry organisations as Opposition rural spokesman; requests for information as a member of the Opposition in the first six months of the Whitlam Labor Government; and correspondence (letters and telegrams) received and sent in relation to the general election of December 1972. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M446.
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Accession Number: 106 / 12
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.53 metres (3 boxes)
Description: Representations received by J M (Malcolm) Fraser as Leader of the Opposition relating to the Whitlam Labor Government's proposed legislation to establish an Australian Government Insurance Office (AGIO) and amend the Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme. The Australian Government Insurance Office Bill (1975) was introduced into the House of Representatives on 23 April 1975 and given its second reading on 15 May. It passed to the Senate on 3 June and was further debated on 20-21 August, after which the Bill finally lapsed. It had prompted considerable protest by members of the public, Liberal Party branches, some businesses and those working in the Insurance industry. It was perceived by some as at attempt to nationalise the industry, thereby creating a government monopoly in competition with hundreds of existing insurance companies. The several thousands of representations in this series, and the timing of them (most are dated late April to late May), suggest that the legislation was the first major issue for which Mr Fraser gained significant public support as Leader of the Opposition. Some letters also complain more generally about the Whitlam Labor Government and offer Mr Fraser best wishes for success. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M445.
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Accession Number: 106 / 11
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1947-1975
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Correspondence, reports and other papers maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser in the eight months he was Leader of the Opposition (March- November 1975). The series particularly reflects the development of Liberal- Coalition policy in that period. The correspondence is mainly from political colleagues and members of the public. The subjects covered include the proposed Australian Government Insurance Corporation; possible early election; rural matters; environmental policy; Medibank; the Family Law Bill; electoral redistribution etc. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1370.
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Accession Number: 106 / 24
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1964-1975
Quantity: 2.13 metres (12 boxes)
Description: Subject files maintained by Mr Fraser during his time as Opposition spokesman on labour matters, during the time of the Whitlam Labor Government. Files deal with employment and industrial relations issues including Liberal Party policy development, proposed industrial inspectorate, amendments to the Conciliation and Arbitration Act, NSW power dispute (Sep- Oct 1973), the Royal Commission on alleged payments to Maritime Unions, inflation, stevedoring industry, trade unions, secret ballots and wage indexation. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1275.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 106 / 14
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1970-1975
Quantity: 0.085 metres (1 box)
Description: This series includes five appointment diaries of J M (Malcolm) Fraser, maintained by her personal staff, for the years 1971. 1972 and 1974. They relate in part to the periods when he was Minister for Defence in the Gorton Government (items 1-2), Minister for Education and Science in the McMahon Government (items 1-4) and a member of the Opposition Executive before he succeeded Billy Snedden as Leader of the Opposition (item 5). The diary entries are in several hands, including that of Mr Fraser. They record both official appointments and social engagements, ranging from Parliamentary sittings, Cabinet meetings, Liberal Party and electoral meetings to appointments with diplomats, political and other colleagues; engagements with community and other organisations and family commitments. Items 1-3 include a partial telephone directory at the back of the volumes. Item 4 includes a list of 1972 Budget sittings and lists of Members of Parliament and Liberal Party Opposition spokesmen announced on 8 January 973, a month after the Whitlam Labor Government came into office. There is no appointment diary for 1973 nor, as could have been expected, for 1975. When Mr Fraser became Prime Minister, the system for recording his appointments was changed to a series of index cards and related correspondence files. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1340.
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Accession Number: 106 / 16
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1975
Quantity: 0.53 metres (3 boxes)
Description: Invitations received by J M (Malcolm) Fraser from April 1971 to March 1975. During this period, Mr Fraser was a backbencher (March-August 1971) and Minister for Education and Science (August 1971-December 1972) in the McMahon Government, then a member of the Opposition (December 1972-March 1975) during the Whitlam Labor Government. He was also actively representing his electorate of Wannon in Victoria's Western District. Consequently the invitations relate to various Parliamentary, diplomatic, vice-regal and Liberal Party functions, as well as events organised by educational institutions, business groups and community organisations. Many of the invitations (whether cards of letters) have associated correspondence attached to them. There are also some publications (booklets, posters) and photographs. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M441.
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Accession Number: 106 / 10
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.58 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Office copies of outward correspondence. This series was maintained in the period J M (Malcolm) Fraser was Leader of the Opposition (1975) and, subsequently, Prime Minister (1975-1983). Known as 'Chrons' ('Chronological'), the correspondence in this series was kept in two-ring binders in the Prime Minister's Office from November 1975. Most of the letters are addressed to members of the public, including people in Mr Fraser's constituency, the federal electorate of Wannon in Victoria's Western District. A small number of politicians, business and other prominent figures are also represented. The 'Chrons' relate to a mix of personal and general issues, including administrative matters in the Prime Minister's office, and as a result are wide-ranging in their subject matter. Many of the letters are brief acknowledgements, while others are more substantial in content. They are on either white or green paper for the Opposition period, and yellow or white paper for the Prime Ministerial period. They are in chronological order within each folder, which may cover a period between one and three months. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1255.
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Accession Number: 107 / 4
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1955-1967
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Articles, reports and newspaper cuttings relating to the Australian Labor Party, senior ALP figures and South East Asia (including Vietnam). This series comprises loose papers, publications, articles, reports and newspaper cuttings relating to the Australian Labor Party (ALP), senior ALP figures Arthur Calwell, Dr Jim Cairns and E G Whitlam, and South East Asia. The records relate to the 1950s and 1960s when the ALP was in Opposition in Federal Parliament. One item (item 12) is currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M4445.
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Accession Number: 105 / 99
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1970-1972
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Briefing notes, speeches and reference material relating to Liberal Party Rural Committee. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M443.
Listed: Yes listed
Accession Number: 107 / 2
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1955-1969
Quantity: 5 boxes (0.88 metres)
Description: Subject files: personal and electoral. This series comprises subject files maintained by former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser from about the time of his election to the House of Representatives in December 1955 as Liberal member for Wannon (Victoria) to late 1969 when he was appointed Minister for Defence in the Gorton Government. For much of this time, Mr Fraser was a backbencher, but some of the more interesting files in the series date from when he was Minister for the Army (1966-68) and Minister for Education and Science (1968-69). The files include personal correspondence relating to the Fraser family, their private home in Deakin (Canberra) and Western District property 'Nareen'; Mr Fraser's private car (a mercedes); donations; his fishing interests and his appointment to the Education and Science portfolio. More official correpondence relates Mr Fraser's overseas trip under a United States Government Leader Grant (1964) and include some insights into his views on Vietnam at that time. The series includes several files of financial receipts (personal, electoral and miscellaneous). Other papers relate to Mr Fraser's electoral expenses, redistribution and branches in the Wannon electorate. There are also a small number of speeches. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1351.
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Accession Number: 105 / 78
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-1989
Quantity: 3.24 metres (18 boxes)
Description: Papers relating to the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group and the United Nations Panel of Eminent Persons. This series was accumulated in the period 1985-89 by former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser as, firstly, Chair of the United Nations Panel of Eminent Persons on the Activities of Transnational Corporations in South Africa and Namibia and, secondly, as Co-Chair of the Commonwealth Group of Eminent Persons. The United Nations Secretary-General appointed Mr Fraser to the eleven-member Panel of Eminent Persons (EP) in August 1985, when there was worldwide concern over the links between transnational corporations and South Africa's apartheid regime and the latter's control of Namibia. Some 1000 transnationals, from the USA (over 400), United Kingdom (360), Germany (140) and Australia (24) were estimated to be active in South Africa, particularly in banking and mining and the energy, automotive and electronic industries. Mr Fraser visited South Africa prior to chairing the panel's public hearings in New York (16-20 September 1985). The panel re-convened the following month (10-11 October) to finalise its report, and its work was an important step towards the eventual dismantling of apartheid. The seven-member Commonwealth Group of Eminent Persons (COMGEP) was established on the initiative of Australian Prime Minister R J L (Bob) Hawke. Formerly NAA series M2186.
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Accession Number: 105 / 71
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1983
Quantity: .54 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Electorate talks and press releases. This series comprises drafts and final versions of electorate talks (transcripts of radio broadcasts) and press releases prepared for J M (Malcolm) Fraser as Member for Wannon (Victoria). The series dates from 1971 to early 1983, although there are no records for the period from October 1985 to April 1981 inclusive. The earlier electorate talks (to 1973) were broadcast on local radio stations 3HA (Hamilton), 3YB (Warrnambool) and 3LK (Western Victoria) in a series 'Our Australia'. Occasionally prefaced with the phrase 'This is Malcolm Fraser in Canberra', the transcripts were distributed to Liberal Party branches and local newspapers in Mr Fraser's electorate. The talks cover matters both specific to the Western District (e.g. postal and telephone services) and of wider public interest (e.g. CSIRO, education, wool industry, rural reconstruction). The radio broadcasts for 1974-87 focus increasingly on issues associated with the Whitlam Labor Government, and include talks on Senator Lionel Murphy and the 1975 budget. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1265.
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Accession Number: 105 / 72
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-1992
Quantity: 24 boxes (4.25 metres)
Description: Travel files. This series consists of folder of travel arrangements made on behalf of former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser following his resignation from Federal Parliament on 31 March 1983 after the defeat of the Liberal-Coalition Government at the election of 5 March 1983. After leaving federal politics, Mr Fraser has held several significant appointments including with CARE Australia and CARE International; the United Nations and the Commonwealth Group of Eminent Persons. He was also active on American lecture circuit. The series details these activities and the arrangements for them, as well as arrangements for intra- and interstate travel and various fishing trips. File contents include correspondence, maps, itineraries, lists of appointments, seminar schedules, booking slips and airline ticket stubs. The various file titles reflect the reason for particular travel, e.g. CARE International-Berlin; Public Policy Week- Washington DC; Institutional Investors-South Carolina; Handover Ceremony-Hong Kong; Auscham Conference-Beijing and Fishing-New Zealand. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2061.
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Accession Number: 105 / 80
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-2001
Quantity: 90 boxes (15.94 metres)
Description: Post-prime ministerial general correspondence files. This series was maintained by the office of former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser, following his resignation from Federal Parliament on 31 March 1983. It records the full range of his activities since then. Among the activities documented is Mr Fraser's ongoing relationship with the media. The files contain requests for interviews, 'letters to the editor' on various issues, Mr Fraser's responses to media reports concerning him and copies of press releases issued by his office. The series also documents Mr Fraser's continuing involvement with the Liberal Party and includes correspondence with Andrew Peacock, John Howard and others on various party-related issues, as well as with David Hawker's office concerning his former electorate of Wannon (Victoria). Other activities documented in this series include Mr Fraser's career as a public speaker on the American lecture circuit, requests for assistance from members of the public, patronoage of various societies and charitable organisations and attendance at social functions. The series also includes correspondence with the Prime Minister's Office relating to Mr Fraser's continuing interest in topics such as human rights and immigration. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2062.
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Accession Number: 105 / 83
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-1995
Quantity: 1.44 metres (8 boxes)
Description: General correspondence (alphabetical series). This series comprises personal correspondence between former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser and his extensive network of friends and acquaintances both in Australia and overseas. The series commenced after Mr Fraser's resignation from Federal Parliament on 31 March 1983, following the defeat of the Liberal- Coalition Government at the election of 5 March 1983. A large proportion of the earlier correspondence consists of letters of support and commiseration regarding these events. The remainder of the correspondence is more personal and relates to attendance at social functions, overseas visits, formal introductions for relatives and acquaintances and requests for Mr Fraser's assistance or intervention. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2063.
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Accession Number: 105 / 85
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1976-1992
Quantity: 2.6 metres (15 boxes)
Description: Chairman's records, United Nations Secretary General's Expert Group on South African Commodity Problems. The committee was established in March 1989 and met five times before submitting its recommendations in a report in mid 1990. The series consists of drafts and a copy of the final report, background papers, minutes of meetings and correspondence. It also contains reference materials including statistical data and publications. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2528.
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Accession Number: 105 / 86
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1993-2000
Quantity: 0.9 metres (12 boxes)
Description: Records of J M (Malcolm) Fraser in his capacity as Chair of CARE Australia (1987-2002). For part of this period, he was also President of CARE Interational (1990-95), and series contains material relating to both organisations. The records relate to the years 1995 to 2002 and consist of correspondence concerning projects Mr Fraser was directly involved with, responded to or initiated. Information copies were culled from the records before transfer and only records of transactions have been retained. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M4109.
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Accession Number: 105 / 87
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1984-1987
Quantity: .45 metres (3 boxes)
Description: Background material relating to the Commonwealth Observer Group's association with elections in Pakistan (Oct 1993), Tanzania (Oct 1995), Bangladesh (June 1996) and Ghana (December 1996) together with records of the Commonwealth Observer Group during the Pakistan elections held in early 1997. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M4110.
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Accession Number: 105 / 88
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1996-1998
Quantity: 0.09 metres (1 box)
Description: Visit to China (and Hong Kong). This series comprises some newspaper clippings, various issues of Foreign Affairs Journal and SIIS Shanghai Institute for International Studies) Journal and a book titled SSE (Shanghai Stock Exchange) 7th Anniversary. It is assumed that the publications were collected by former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser during a visit to China and Hong Kong in May 1998. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M4444.
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Accession Number: 105 / 98
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1983-1985
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Publications and papers relating to to appointments in the United States, firstly as a Distinguished International Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy in Vail, Colorado (1984). Transcripts of World Forums (1983-85) attended by former Heads of State and others, focusing on the world economy and international trade. The second appointment was as a Fellow with the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University (1985). Papers include University Consortium for Research) on North American status report (1979-1985); Washington Institute for Near East Policy Forum papers; conference papers on Singapore and the USA into the 1990s (Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Mass.; US Institute of Medicine Symposium on the Medical Implications of Nuclear War. Includes a paper delived by Fraser at the Harvard Center for International Affairs, 24 Oct 1984, 'East West/North South: An atypical view'. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2197.
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Accession Number: 105 / 101
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1968-1982
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Electorate correspondence. This is one of two series of correspondence of J M (Malcolm) Fraser relating primarily to representations from individuals or interest groups associated with his constituency, the electorate of Wannon in Victoria's Western District. A significant number of the representations, however, originated from elsewhere and are not, strictly speaking, 'electorate'. The series covers Mr Fraser's entire 28 years in federal politics (1955-83), although most records date from the early 1960s. The second series (National Archives of Australia Series M1332) is arranged by name of correspondent (alpha-numerical). This series is arranged by file title (lexicographical). The series is in three distinct sets. The first covers Mr Fraser's years as a backbencher until his first portfolio appointment (1955- 66). The second covers his Ministerial years in the portfolios of Army (1966), Education and Science (1968-69 and 1971-72) and Defence (1969-71), including a six-month period when he was again a backbencher (March-August 1971). The third set relates to the period when Mr Fraser was Prime Minister (1975-83). The representations cover a very wide range of subjects including defence and national service; immigration and primary industry. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1274.
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Accession Number: 107 / 12
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1968-1980
Quantity: 0.7 metres (4 boxes)
Description: Senior adviser's research material, second series. This series consists of folders of research material accumulated and used by Senior Advisers to J M (Malcolm) Fraser during the middle period of his Prime Ministership. The advisory staff at this time included Petro Georgiou, Alan Jones and Ian Renard. The material is arranged in lexicographical (subject) order, although some inconsistencies are apparent, partly due to the later inter-sorting of additional files. Subjects dealt with include the arts, Australian Policy Institute, Australian Science and Technology Council, Commonwealth Public Service, the economy, 1977 and 1980 elections, the Galbally Report on post-arrival services for migrants, immigration, industrial relations, oil reserves, overseas trade, state Premiers and youth employment. There are also individual files for several senior political figures. The series includes reports, departmental briefs, correspondence, working notes, draft speeches, press transcripts, news cuttings and other publications. Some Cabinet papers were removed from the series in late 1983. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1277.
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Accession Number: 107 / 14
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1952-1983
Quantity: 0.44 metres (3 boxes)
Description: Private office administrative files. This series was maintained in the Prime Minister's Office and records the administrative activity within that office during the Prime Ministership of J M (Malcolm) Fraser. It covers his entire Prime Ministership from November 1975 (when Mr Fraser was 'caretaker' Prime Minister) to 11 March 1983. Some papers have an earlier date and many originated in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Department of Administrative Services, reflecting the close working relation- ship between those departments and the Prime Minister's Office. The series is concerned with a range of administrative functions and events associated with the Prime Minister's Office, including staff appointments, security, travel arrangements, office accommodation, furniture and equipment, Commonwealth car drivers and car use by the Prime Minister, Ministers and Miniserial staff. Several papers concern Mr Fraser's Melbourne Office, the Lodge, Kirribilli House, official visits overseas, Mr Fraser's appointment to the Privy Council, the family property 'Nareen' in western Victoria and other personal matters. The files include correspondence, departmental memoranda (some with a security classification), a small number of photographs etc. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1281.
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Accession Number: 107 / 15
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1974-1982
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Correspondence with the Federal Secretariat, State divisions and branches of the Liberal Party. This series of correspondence was maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser, initially as Leader of the Opposition and then as Prime Minister. It covers the period from March 1975 to December 1982 (three months before the Fraser Government was defeated in the March 1983 election), although some earlier papers are included. Papers relating to the Liberal Party's Executive originated from the Federal Secretariat and include Federal Council papers, minutes of meetings, reports, circulars, general correspondence adn the Federal Director (Tony Eggleton)'s correspondence. The main part of the series is arranged more or less lexicographically by state or territory, with separate files for each state division, their various leaders and branches. A small number of files deal specifically with Liberal Party organisation and liaison, its Policy Review Committee and Federal Women's Committee. Others include papers relating to state conferences, the Australian Constitutional Convention in Perth (1978), sand mining on Fraser Island, Aborginal affairs, legislation etc. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1342.
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Accession Number: 107 / 16
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1965-1982
Quantity: 0.26 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Biographical details and press clippings on personal issues. This series contains personal biographical information relating to J M (Malcolm) Fraser accumulated by his Press Secretary (David Barnett) and other Press Office staff, mainly during Mr Fraser's Prime Ministership. The papers cover the period from November 1975 ('Caretaker' Government) to July 1982 (first half of the fifth Fraser Ministry), although some papers are dated earlier. The files comprise biographical notes about Mr Fraser and his wife (Mrs Tamara [Tamie] Fraser) and press clippings relating to the Prime Minister, his family and his business interests. It includes a list of Mr Fraser's clubs and associations, extracts from speeches and statements, a booklet on the history of the Fraser clan (The Clan Fraser of Lovat) and other material. The press clippings cover a broad range of political issues, with some focussing on Mrs Fraser's overseas visits and other aspects of her life as the Prime Minister's wife. Copies of 'Briefing on Beggs Pastoral Loan and Companies' and related Press Office transcripts of Parliamentary statements and various radio and TV interviews concerning the Rural Finance Commission loan are also included in this series. Three items (4,6 and 18) are currently held at the National Archives of Australia. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1349.
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Accession Number: 107 / 17
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1982-1982
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Reports and briefings from the Press Secretary's Office. This series contains briefings for Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser in relation to the Premier's Conference, Parliament and his overseas visits in 1982. At present, only one item is held at the University of Melbourne Archives: 'Pesticides and the Health of Australian Vietnam Veterans: First Report' [by] Senate Standing Committee on Science and the Environment. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1352.
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Accession Number: 107 / 18
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1979-1982
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Birthday and election congratulatory messages and replies. This series contains congratulatory letters, cards and telegrams to former Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser from friends, political colleagues, staff and members of the public on the occasion of his 50th birthday (21 May 1980) and in relation to the return of his Liberal-Coalition Government at the election on 18 October 1980. The series also includes a smaller number of congratulatory letters and cards relating to Mr Fraser's birthday in 1982. In most cases, copies of replies are attached to the incoming correspondence. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1362.
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Accession Number: 107 / 22
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1979-1979
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Media statements by the Leader of the Opposition, W G (Bill) Hayden. This series of media statements was accumulated in the Prime Minister's Office during the Prime Ministership of J M (Malcolm) Fraser. The records appear to have been maintained by Mr Fraser's Press Office staff and cover the period of his third Ministry (January to December 1979). The subject coverage is broad and includes economic policy and management; unemployment; petrol prices; manufacturing industry; wage indexation; health services; etc. A transcript of an ABC TV interview by Richard Carleton with Treasurer John Howard and Bill Hayden ('Nationwide', 24 May 1979) is also included in the series. The folders contain copies of press releases and transcripts of interviews; broadcasts and speeches with papers filed in chronological order. A list inside the front cover of item [1] allocates a number to some but not all of the statements. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1379.
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Accession Number: 107 / 27
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1973-1973
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Photocopies of documents (Appendices A-C) tabled in Parliament on 27 and 28 March 1973, in connection with a statement by the Attorney-General (Lionel Murphy) concerned alleged Croatian terrorist activities in Australia over some years. Murphy's statement followed his controversial visits to Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) offices in Canberra and Melbourne on 15 and 16 March 1973 respectively, and the three-day visit of the Prime Minister of Yugoslavia (Mr Dzemal Bijedic) from 20-22 March 1973. The statement was discussed in Cabinet on 20 and 27 March 1973 and was the catalyst for the Senate Select Committee on Civil Rights for Migrants. Appointed in May 1973, after the Whitlam Government had refused a judicial enquiry, the Select Committee was debated extensively in Parliament. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1364.
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Accession Number: 106 / 25
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1975
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Transcripts of Prime Ministerial interviews. Two transcripts - one of a media conference, 15 Oct 1975 and the other of an interview with Richard Carlton, "This Day Tonight" on rejection of supply (same date). Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1273.
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Accession Number: 107 / 11
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1932-1976
Quantity: 2.92 metres (17 boxes)
Description: Senior Adviser's research material, first series. Consists of research material accumulated and used by two Senior Advisers to Malcolm Fraser in the period he was Leader of the Opposition (Mar-Nov 1975) and in the first year as Prime Minister (Nov 1975-Dec 1976).The advisers at the time were David Kemp and, later, Petro Georgiou. A second series (107/14) was kept for the later period of Malcolm Fraser's Prime Ministership. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1276.
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Accession Number: 107 / 13
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1975-1976
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Subject files held by the Principal Private Secretary. This series was maintained in the Office of the Principal Private Secretary to Prime Minister J M (Malcolm) Fraser. It covers the period from November 1975 ('Caretaker' Government) to July 1981 (first half of the fourth Fraser Ministry), although most of the papers date between 1976 and 1979. The Principal Private Secretary at the time was Dale Budd (1975-1979). The series covers a broad range of subjects. At a governmental and parliamentary level these include Minsitry reorganisation, abolition of or changes to government departments, Ministerial and staff arrangements, appointments and resignations. Other papers focus more generally on Commonwealth-state relations, the economy, budget, unemployment, wage restraint, income tax and business incentive. Three items only are currently held at the University of Melbourne Archives (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1356.
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Accession Number: 107 / 20
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1972-1972
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Ministerial Subject Folders. VIP and charter flight arrangements during Mr Fraser's second term as Minister for Education and Science (1971-72). Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1361.
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Accession Number: 107 / 21
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1971
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Malcolm Fraser's question to the Minister for Primary Industry concerning rural reconstruction. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1377.
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Accession Number: 107 / 26
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1958-1966
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Speeches, reports and press statements made by Malcolm Fraser in his early years as member for Wannon (Vic). Five files mainly relating to legislation and other matters debated in the House of Representatives, an overseas visit to South East Asia, the dairy, wool and beef industries, including the Portland Wool Sales Inquiry. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1372.
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Accession Number: 107 / 24
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1968-1973
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: This series comprises files of speeches and speech notes made by J M (Malcolm) Fraser in his first term as Minister for Education and Science (1968-69). Although prepared for various audiences, the speeches focus on portfolio matters such as tertiary education, CSIRO research, conservation, mangement training, Government science policy, Commonwealth education support in particular states or for specific groups (e.g. Jewish education). A small number of papers relate to Mr Fraser's electorate interests, such as wool and the 1969 election. Some items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1374.
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Accession Number: 107 / 25
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1965-1975
Quantity: 1.06 metres (6 boxes)
Description: Speech notes and related papers. This series of speech notes, addresses, articles and related papers of J M (Malcolm) Fraser dates from early March 1972, when he was Minister for Education and Science in the McMahon Government to February 1983, shortly before the end of his own Government. It includes the period when he was an Opposition spokesman (1973- 75) and, more particularly, Leader of the Opposition (March-November 1975) during the Whitlam Labor Government. The speeches were given to various professional and business associations, Parliament, Liberal Party branches, community organisations, civic receptions, political rallies, etc. They cover a wide range of subjects to suit the audience or focus on particular political issues. Subject include open government, rural production, primary industry, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, Commonwealth-State relations, mining industry, industrial relations, inflation, interest rates, petrol prices, health policy, Australia's relationship with South East Asia, etc. The series is essentially filed in chronological order, each file recording the date, occasion and sometimes title of the speech. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1263.
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Accession Number: 107 / 8
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1973-1975
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Invitations and related correspondence. This series mainly comprises correspondence relating to invitations received by J M (Malcolm) Fraser as Prime Minister (November 1975-March 1983), although there are also some invitations received following his election as Leader of the Opposition in March 1975. From 1979, the invitations are divided into acceptances and refusals, by state or territory; and those for which representatives were nominated in chronological order. From 1981, there are separate files for overseas invitations. The use of blue file covers for acceptances and red for refusals is inconsistent, and several gaps appear in the chronological sequence. Some electorate invitations are included in the series. One item only is currently held at the University of Melbourne Archives (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1258.
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Accession Number: 107 / 6
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1954-1975
Quantity: 17.1 metres (95 boxes)
Description: Correspondence of J M (Malcolm) Fraser relating primarily to representations from individuals or interest groups associated with his constituency, the electorate of Wannon in Victoria's Western District. A significant number of the representations, however, originated from elsewhere and are not strictly speaking 'electorate'. The series covers Mr Fraser's entire 28 years in Federal politics (1955-83), although most records date from the early 1960s. The series is in three distinct sets. The first covers Mr Fraser's years as a backbencher until his first portfolio appointment (1955-66). The second set covers his Ministerial years in the portfolios of Army (1966-68), Education and Science (1968-69 and 1971-72) and Defence (1969- 71), including a six-month period when he was again a backbencher during the Gorton Government (March-August 1971) and a later period when he was a member of the Opposition during the Whitlam Government (1972-75). The third set relates to the period Mr Fraser was Prime Minister (1975-83). The representations cover a wide range of subjects including public facilities (e.g. aerodromes, hospitals, postal services); business interests; defence; national service; immigration; and Commonwealth policy matters relating to primary industry (e.g. wool, live sheep exports). Formerly National Archives Australia series M1274.
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Accession Number: 105 / 73
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1962-1982
Quantity: 1.26 metres (7 boxes)
Description: Get well messages. This series was maintained in the Prime Minister's Office during the Prime Ministership of J M (Malcolm) Fraser. It covers the period from November 1979 (second half of the third Fraser Ministry) to November 1982 (four months beofre the end of Mr Fraser's term in office). The correspondence relates to Mr Fraser's illnesses in November 1979, September 1981 and, particularly, November-December 1982 when he was hospitalised with a back injury. The messages are from friends and colleagues, constituents from his electorate (Wannon in the Western District of Victoria) and other members of the Australian public. They include letters from Sir James Scholtens (Ceremonial and Hospitality Branch, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet), Peter Durack (Attorney-General), Bill Hayden (Leader of the Opposition), R D Nesen (United States Ambassador), Sydney Women's Hospital Committee, Sisters of the Good Samaritan, school classes, private companies, church and other community organisations, etc. The series contains cards, letters and telegrams, including an impressive selection of commercially available 'get well' cards and embossed or illustrated writing paper. Some files include published material (booklets, Christian literature, news cuttings), children's drawings and photographs. Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1261.
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Accession Number: 107 / 7
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1969-1978
Quantity: 0.35 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Subject files maintained as Prime Minister. Files are titled according to their subject, a particular person or an institution and include Aborigines, Australia Council, Australian Science and Technology Council, Cabinet, interdepartmental and other committees, Commonwealth and Olympic Games, Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings, Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Australian Constitutional Conventions, various countries, economic matters, education, elections and electoral redistribution, Australian Heritage Commission, herbicides used in Vietnam, honours, Loans Affair, Medibank, Sir Robert Menzies, individual Ministers and state Premiers, Office of National Assessments, Parliament, referendums, Royal Commissions, Sinclair Pastoral Company, superannuation, uranium, VIP aircraft and others. The files include correspondence, notes, reports, publications and other reference material. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1268.
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Accession Number: 107 / 10
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1983
Quantity: 0.17 metres (1 box)
Description: Papers relating mainly to the personal, election and travel expenses of J M (Malcolm) Fraser during his Prime Ministership. His electorate secretary maintained the records in the Prime Minister's Office. They cover the period from November 1975 ('Caretaker' Government) to March 1983 (the end of Mr Fraser's term in office), although some papers date back to June 1971. The series includes Mr Fraser's electoral expense claim forms (1971-76), travelling allowance claim forms (1975-83), papres relating to travel entitlements for spouse and dependent children, campaign programs for the October 1980 Federal election, lists of Liberal Party poll workers and some congratulatory messages from constituents following that election. The series also includes Department of Defence procedures for handling Parliamentary, Minsiterial and Cabinet papers, as well as various newspaper clippings on the March 1983 election loss. Two items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M2196.
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Accession Number: 107 / 30
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1971-1972
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Subject files maintained as Minister for Education and Science. The files in this series were maintained by J M (Malcolm) Fraser during his second term as Minister for Education and Science in the McMahon Government (1971-1972), although not all files relate specfically to that portfolio. The files are arranged in lexicographical order by broad subject title and include interdeparmental and other reports, departmental memoranda and correspondence, submissions from lobby groups, publications etc. Subjects covered include Aborigines, Anglo-Australian telescope, Australian Labor Party education platform, 1971-1972 Budget, Commonwealth Scholarship Schemes, disadvantaged children, education facilities and policy, financial assistance to students, foreign policy, independent schools, Liberal Party, metric conversion of weights and measures, nationwide survey of educational needs, Parliamentary matters, research and development, science policy, states grants and other legislation, teacher training, universities, wool and rural industries etc. Two items only are currently held at the University of Melbourne Archives (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M442.
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Accession Number: 107 / 1
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1956-1975
Quantity: 0.53 metres (3 boxes)
Description: Press releases, speeches, speech notes, radio talks and transcripts of interviews maintained by Mr Fraser's press staff. This series was accumulated in the office of J M (Malcolm) Fraser during his time as Minister for Defence (1970-71) and as Prime Minister (1975-83). Some papers, however, related directly to his electorate interests as Member for Wannon, his second term as Minister for Education and Science (1971-72) and the eight months he was Leader of the Opposition (1975). The files appear to have been a master set of press statements, speeches, speech notes, radio talks and transcripts of interviews mainted by Mr Fraser's press staff, including David Barnett (Press Secretary, 1975-82). The subject matter is broad and includes defence matters, education policy, Vietnam, election campaigns, the Loans Affair, official visits and appointments, and electorate and rural matters. A number of items from this series are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1229.
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Accession Number: 107 / 3
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1974-1975
Quantity: 0.26 metres (2 boxes)
Description: Political and personal correspondence, annual alphabetical series. This series was maintained in the Prime Minister's office during the Prime Ministership of J M (Malcolm) Fraser. It contains correspondence relating primarily to representations from members of the public; the Wannon electorate; business, church and other community groups; Liberal Party branches and some Liberal Party colleagues. The items held at the University of Melbourne Archives cover the period from December 1974 until October 1975. The representations cover a broad range of subjects such as industrial relations policy, the 1975 election, immigration, Commonwealth funding of medical research, unions, income tax, unemployment benefits, the Australia Council, postal services, the Tasman Bridge collapse and Vietnamese refugees. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1256.
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Accession Number: 107 / 5
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1979-1981
Quantity: 0.08 metres (1 box)
Description: Correspondence with Australian Democrats. Relates to a request for a steno-secretary during the convalescence of Senator Don Chipp (leader). Includes biographical details of Chipp, Janine Haines and Michael Macklin. Some items are currently held by the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1267.
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Accession Number: 107 / 9
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Name: FRASER, JOHN MALCOLM (1930- )
Activity: Prime ministers Politicians Farmers
Date Range: 1997-2003
Quantity: 1.53 metres (9 boxes)
Description: CARE Australia and CARE International correspondence, board papers, minutes and corporate council records. J M (Malcolm) Fraser founded CARE Australia, one of the country's largest overseas aid organisations, in 1987. From 1990 to 1995 he was President of CARE International. During this time, CARE was involved in providing aid following the earthquake and tsunami in Papua New Guinea (July 1998), floods in China (July 1998) and Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua and Honduras (October-November 1998). In 1999 two CARE Australia workers, Steve Pratt and Peter Wallace, were charged with espionage and imprisoned in Yugoslavia. Malcolm Fraser was appointed special envoy to work to secure their release. Pratt and Wallace were released in September after five months in prison.
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Accession Number: 106 / 48
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