Series 14:
Awards received by Patrick White, 1974-1987
A menu for the luncheon at which Patrick White received his Australian of the Year award from the Australia Day Council, 1974; White's Republican of the Year 1983 certificate from the Citizens for Democracy; and White's 1987 certificate of Life Membership of the Special Black Bicentennial and 20th Anniversary Membership of Black Women's Action - Educational Sponsorship Section.
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'Australia Day Luncheon, Melbourne Town Hall, Friday 25th January, 1974' menu, 1974 Menu for the luncheon at which Patrick White was presented with 1974 'Australian of the Year' award
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'Republican of The Year 1983' certificate, 1983 'Awarded to Patrick White. Author, Nobel-Laureate & Activist. For the inspirational view of this land and its people his writings have provided; for the international recognition his literature has won Australia; and for his acts in support of Australian autonomy. By Citizens for Democracy.'
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'Life Member, 1987, Certificate of Membership, Black Women's Action - Educational Sponsorship Section' certificate, 1987 Awarded as a 'Special Black Bicentennial and 20th Anniversary Membership. 1787 - Last year of freedom. 1967 - The referendum that accorded Aboriginal Australians citizenship of their own country.' Signed by Roberta Sykes.
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