Guide to the Kerr, John (Sir) : programs and invitations ephemera material collected by the National Library of Australia, n.d.
Collection context
Summary
- Collection number:
- EPH PROG/INV Kerr, John (Sir)
- Language:
- English and English
- Availability:
- Available
Background
- Content Summary:
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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.
Partial contents: Includes a printed Statement relating to the dismissal of the Whitlam government.
Biography/History: Sir John Robert Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC (24 September 1914 – 24 March 1991) was the 18th Governor-General of Australia. He dismissed the Labor government of Gough Whitlam on 11 November 1975, marking the climax of the most significant constitutional crisis in Australian history. He had previously been the 13th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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Parkes PlaceCanberra ACT 2600, Australia
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