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Seeking archival sources in Brisbane on trade union involvement in Aboriginal issues

Posted by Dan Hannington-Pinto on September 20, 2016 at 8:37am

Hi all,

I'm working on an Australian History PhD at the University of Melbourne, and will be in Brisbane in the first week of October for some interview fieldwork.

Can anyone recommend any repositories in which I could find material on trade union involvement in the 1967 Referendum 'yes' campaign, or union support for, and activity on, Aboriginal issues in general in the mid-1960s?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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  • Kathy Frankland September 21, 2016 at 5:09pm

    Hi Dan,

    my name is Kathy Frankland and work at Community and Personal Histories, Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. Please give us a ring on 1800 650 230 when you come up and we'll see if we can be of assistance. I can also be contacted via email at kathy.frankland@datsip.qld.gov.au

    The FAIRA library would also be good to look at. I'll see if I can get you a contact.

    regards,

    Kathy

    • Dan Hannington-Pinto > Kathy Frankland September 21, 2016 at 5:31pm

      Thank you so much, Kathy - have sent you an email!

  • Dan Hannington-Pinto September 21, 2016 at 9:47am

    Thanks, John and Hilary. I've already visited archives in Canberra, though - was just hoping for some insider knowledge on possible relevant material in Brisbane specifically.

  • Hilary Rowell September 21, 2016 at 9:45am

    There would be records (eg ASIO records) at the National Archives, mainly held in Canberra.

  • John Guy McGlynn September 21, 2016 at 9:26am

    Archives of Business and Labour in Canberra should have material.

    John McGlynn

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