Guide to the Roberton, Hugh Stevenson : programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, 1900 -

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
EPH PROG/INV.Roberton, Hugh Stevenson
Language:
English and English
Availability:
Available

Background

Content Summary:
Material in the Programs and invitations ephemera collection includes invitations to official events, dinner invitations honouring visiting dignitaries, dance cards, award presentations, openings, commemorative and sporting programs. Some programs and invitations may also include menus.
Biographical / Historical:

Hugh Stevenson Roberton (18 December 1900 – 13 March 1987) was an Australian politician, farmer and journalist. A member of the Country Party, he served as Minister for Social Services in the Menzies government from 1956 to 1965. He later served as Ambassador to Ireland from 1965 to 1967. In 1930, Roberton began writing a weekly column for the Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review under the pen name "Peter Snodgrass". His columns opposed Charles Hardy's Riverina Movement which sought the secession of Riverina from New South Wales.

Access and use

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