Guide to the Papers of David Smith, 1998-1999

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Summary

Collection number:
MS 10738
Creator:
Campbell Rhodes
Extent:
(2 folders)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item],Papers of David Smith, National Library of Australia, MS 10738, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:
This collection comprises material relating the 1999 referendum on an Australian republic, and includes background papers, correspondence and speeches.
Biographical / Historical:

Sir David Smith (9 August 1933 – 15 August 2022) was a public servant and the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia between 1973 and 1990, serving Sir Paul Hasluck, Sir John Kerr, Sir Zelman Cowen, Sir Ninian Stephen and Bill Hayden. Smith was known for his support of constitutional monarchy in Australia.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8856407).
Conditions Governing Use:
Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8856407).
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item],Papers of David Smith, National Library of Australia, MS 10738, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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