Press statements, 1950-61

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Series 2

Content Summary:

Osborne issued hundreds of press statements relating to his activities or those of his department, and giving commentary on contemporary events. This series contains copies of press statements issued by Osborne during the period of his term as Member for Evans, as well as press statements by others regarding various matters. The series also includes material relating to "My column", a newspaper column written by Osborne as Member for Evans. It was printed in various papers in the Evans electorate, including The Courier, Aeroplane, The Chronicle and The Argus. This materialincludes notes, newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding publication of the column.

Immediate source of acquisition:

Frederick Osborne presented the first instalment of his papers to the Library in 1973, and a second instalment was received from him in 1995.

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