All periods: royalties, general business, use of material, for synchronisation rights etc. 1960s The question of a National Song in relation to "God Bless Australia", discussion re the O'Hagan film. Correspondence re GT9 recordings of "God Bless Australia" suggests these recordings were made as part of the campaign. 1970s Allan's royalty statements. Copyright matters relating to Waltzing Matilda. Crawford's use of 'God Bless Australia' for the Catholic Story. Box 2
APRA – correspondence, royalty distribution, includes copies of outgoing correspondence, information on performances of singing commercials, ongoing discussion about logging of commercial performances, Dispute with Elaine McKenna re use of "Girl From Down Under". Concerns over drop in earning and APRA's new computer. Mentions his status as first composer-director in APRA., 1962 - 1970 Box 2 Date: 1962 - 1970
Correspondence – personal and family re: his mother's death and estate; father-in-law's cast lists from 1903 and 1908 productions at HM Theatre; Mortgage; Retirement Box 2
Folder of Manuscript Music of "Singing Commercials" in Jack's hand - list includes 31 titles e.g. Bonlac, Vitex, Cadburys, Rivella, Tuckerbox; Includes typewritten O'Brien radio division flimsy typewritten lyrics, plus part copies for musicians in Jack's hand. Full scores in Jack's hand. Some have first draft and fair copy with fully worked out accompaniment e.g. "In My Chevrolet" others are vocal line and sketch only. Box 1