General Election, 1969

Containers:: Box 134-135
Component identifier:: Series 4
Content Summary:: Jim Fraser's vote in the general election of 1969 was a record of 67.75%. This small series consists of congratulatory messages received by Fraser after the election, his "viewpoint" broadcasts of 5 November 1969 and 30 January 1970; his letter to Peter Nixon, Minister for the Interior dated 10 November 1969 requesting additional secretarial assistance and both Prime Minister Gorton and Nixon's replies. Also included in this series are press cuttings relating to the 1969 general election and to events during the early months of 1970.
Immediate source of acquisition:: Jim Fraser's papers were presented to the National Library in 1970 by his widow, Mrs Helen Fraser of Canberra.

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Location of this collection:: National Library of Australia

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