Guide to the [East Timor independence referendum 1999: ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia], c.1999

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
East Timor 1999 (Ephemera OS 9)
Extent:
(boxes of miscellaneous pieces and posters)
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:
Material relating to the referendum (popular consultation) held on August 30, 1999 to determine whether East Timor would accept or reject special autonomy within Indonesia, as well as some material relating to the transitional UNAMET (United Nations Mission in East Timor) period after the referendum. The collection includes election observer and peacekeeper material and pro-autonomy and militia materials, such as flyers, clothing, and posters.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Contact: