Special collections relating to Andrew Fisher in the National Library of Australia
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| Date completed: | 16 October 2002 |
This guide was created in association with the National Archives of Australia for the Australia's Prime Ministers website.
Scope and Content
The National Library holds the personal papers of Andrew Fisher (MS 2919) as well as a few smaller Fisher manuscript collections which were received from various sources. In addition, there are oral history interviews, a video and other manuscript collections (including microfilm copies) which contain letters or other materials relating to Fisher. In this listing, the main collection is listed first, followed by the other sources in alphabetical order.
Fisher, Andrew. Papers, 1885-1983.
Collection Number: MS 2919
Extent: 2.36 metres (15 boxes)
This is the main collection of Fisher papers. It includes correspondence on family and official matters (including letters of Deakin and William Morris Hughes, with references to Barton, Watson, Cook and Deakin). It also includes departmental minutes and administrative papers, press cuttings, photographs, personal documents, books and pamphlets, and reminiscences by Fisher's daughter Margaret. Much of this material documents Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Prime Minister and his work as High Commissioner in London. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 2919
Extent: 2.36 metres (15 boxes)
This is the main collection of Fisher papers. It includes correspondence on family and official matters (including letters of Deakin and William Morris Hughes, with references to Barton, Watson, Cook and Deakin). It also includes departmental minutes and administrative papers, press cuttings, photographs, personal documents, books and pamphlets, and reminiscences by Fisher's daughter Margaret. Much of this material documents Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Prime Minister and his work as High Commissioner in London. A descriptive list is available.
Fisher, Andrew. Letter, 1908.
Collection Number: MS 9203
Extent: 0.01 metres
This letter, refering to a visit from a friend, was written to Charlie Bailey and is dated 20 September 1908. There is also a sheet of biographical details about Andrew Fisher.
Collection Number: MS 9203
Extent: 0.01 metres
This letter, refering to a visit from a friend, was written to Charlie Bailey and is dated 20 September 1908. There is also a sheet of biographical details about Andrew Fisher.
Fisher, Andrew. Letter, 1910.
Collection Number: MS 6416
Extent: Two pages
This is a copy of a letter written by Fisher to Mr Range, thanking him for his help during the election campaign.
Collection Number: MS 6416
Extent: Two pages
This is a copy of a letter written by Fisher to Mr Range, thanking him for his help during the election campaign.
Fisher, Andrew. Letter, 1911.
Collection Number: MS 526
Extent: One page and two items
This collection includes a letter Fisher wrote to Charles McDonald concerning his donation of a 1900 South African one-pound note to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library Committee, and a translation of the note.
Collection Number: MS 526
Extent: One page and two items
This collection includes a letter Fisher wrote to Charles McDonald concerning his donation of a 1900 South African one-pound note to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library Committee, and a translation of the note.
Fisher, Andrew. Letter, 1913.
Collection Number: MS 8177
Extent: 0.01 metres
This collection contains a letter Fisher wrote to Miss O'Leary thanking her for her support on behalf of the Labor Party in the Wide Bay electorate, Queensland, during the 1913 federal election.
Collection Number: MS 8177
Extent: 0.01 metres
This collection contains a letter Fisher wrote to Miss O'Leary thanking her for her support on behalf of the Labor Party in the Wide Bay electorate, Queensland, during the 1913 federal election.
Fisher, Andrew. Letter, 1912.
Collection Number: MS 5362
Extent: 0.03 metres
This is a collection of Christmas cards and greetings sent to Fisher while he was Prime Minister.
Collection Number: MS 5362
Extent: 0.03 metres
This is a collection of Christmas cards and greetings sent to Fisher while he was Prime Minister.
Australian Labor Party. Records, 1906-1989.
Collection Number: MS 6852
Extent: 5.8 metres (40 boxes + 1 folio volume)
These records include Caucus minutes from 1906-1989, which cover some of Fisher's time in Federal Parliament. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 6852
Extent: 5.8 metres (40 boxes + 1 folio volume)
These records include Caucus minutes from 1906-1989, which cover some of Fisher's time in Federal Parliament. A descriptive list is available.
Bavin, Sir Thomas. Papers, 1898-1942.
Collection Number: MS 560
Extent: 0.42 metres (three boxes)
Sir Thomas Bavin was the private secretary to Barton and Deakin and later became the New South Wales Premier. His papers from 1898 to 1942 include a long series of letters by both men. Bavin's correspondence with Barton and Deakin includes references to Andrew Fisher. Bavin's papers are an important source of information about Australian politics and law between 1900 and 1920, as well as documenting his close association with the first two Prime Ministers of Australia. A descriptive list is available. Bavin's papers are an important source of information about Australian politics and law between 1900 and 1920, as well as documenting his close association with the first two Prime Ministers of Australia.
Collection Number: MS 560
Extent: 0.42 metres (three boxes)
Sir Thomas Bavin was the private secretary to Barton and Deakin and later became the New South Wales Premier. His papers from 1898 to 1942 include a long series of letters by both men. Bavin's correspondence with Barton and Deakin includes references to Andrew Fisher. Bavin's papers are an important source of information about Australian politics and law between 1900 and 1920, as well as documenting his close association with the first two Prime Ministers of Australia. A descriptive list is available. Bavin's papers are an important source of information about Australian politics and law between 1900 and 1920, as well as documenting his close association with the first two Prime Ministers of Australia.
Boote, Henry Ernest. Papers, 1894-1949.
Collection Number: MS 2070
Extent: Two volumes, 83 letters
Henry Boote was a journalist who helped found the Gympie Truth and later edited the Australian Worker. He was a trustee of the Australian Workers' Union and was active in the anti-conscription campaign in 1917. Boote's papers include correspondence with Fisher, mostly concerning The Australian Worker from about 1916. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 2070
Extent: Two volumes, 83 letters
Henry Boote was a journalist who helped found the Gympie Truth and later edited the Australian Worker. He was a trustee of the Australian Workers' Union and was active in the anti-conscription campaign in 1917. Boote's papers include correspondence with Fisher, mostly concerning The Australian Worker from about 1916. A descriptive list is available.
Brown, Thomas. Papers, 1908-1973.
Collection Number: MS 2234
Extent: 0.01 metres
Thomas Brown was a member of the first Federal Parliament and one of the federal politicians selected to represent Australia at the coronation of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. This collection includes a card autographed by Andrew Fisher.
Collection Number: MS 2234
Extent: 0.01 metres
Thomas Brown was a member of the first Federal Parliament and one of the federal politicians selected to represent Australia at the coronation of George V and Queen Mary in 1911. This collection includes a card autographed by Andrew Fisher.
Buchanan, Alfred. The Prime Ministers of Australia, 1940.
Collection Number: MS 3034
Extent: 1 volume (folio)
Alfred Buchanan's The Prime Ministers of Australia is an unpublished manuscript comprising biographies of all Prime Ministers from Edmund Barton to Robert Menzies.
Collection Number: MS 3034
Extent: 1 volume (folio)
Alfred Buchanan's The Prime Ministers of Australia is an unpublished manuscript comprising biographies of all Prime Ministers from Edmund Barton to Robert Menzies.
Campbell-Jones, Herbert. The Cabinet of Captains: the romance of Australia's first Federal Parliament, c1935.
Collection Number: MS 8905
Extent: One typescript
Campbell-Jones was the parliamentary correspondent of the Melbourne Argus. The Cabinet of Captains: The romance of Australia's first Federal Parliament contains his recollections of the Barton Ministry, the establishment of Commonwealth Parliament in 1901 and the first parliamentarians, including detailed accounts of Barton, Deakin, Reid, Cook, Watson, Fisher and Hughes.
Collection Number: MS 8905
Extent: One typescript
Campbell-Jones was the parliamentary correspondent of the Melbourne Argus. The Cabinet of Captains: The romance of Australia's first Federal Parliament contains his recollections of the Barton Ministry, the establishment of Commonwealth Parliament in 1901 and the first parliamentarians, including detailed accounts of Barton, Deakin, Reid, Cook, Watson, Fisher and Hughes.
Calwell, Arthur. Papers, 1925-1931.
Collection Number: MS 1828
Extent: Nine pages
These papers include a copy of the extract of Andrew Fisher's birth certificate.
Collection Number: MS 1828
Extent: Nine pages
These papers include a copy of the extract of Andrew Fisher's birth certificate.
Coghlan, Sir Timothy Augustine. Papers, 1856-1926.
Collection Number: MS 6335
Extent: 1.12 metres; also available on microfilm (Mfm M 807-814)
This collection contains material collected by Sir Timothy Coghlan, the New South Wales Statistician and later Agent-General in London. It includes correspondence, letterbooks, personal documents, invitations, programs, publications, newspaper cuttings, photographs and a typescript autobiography. The general correspondence (1878-1926) includes letters to or from Sir Henry Parkes, Alfred Deakin, Sir George Reid, Andrew Fisher and William Morris Hughes. A descriptive list is available. The collection was microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project.
Collection Number: MS 6335
Extent: 1.12 metres; also available on microfilm (Mfm M 807-814)
This collection contains material collected by Sir Timothy Coghlan, the New South Wales Statistician and later Agent-General in London. It includes correspondence, letterbooks, personal documents, invitations, programs, publications, newspaper cuttings, photographs and a typescript autobiography. The general correspondence (1878-1926) includes letters to or from Sir Henry Parkes, Alfred Deakin, Sir George Reid, Andrew Fisher and William Morris Hughes. A descriptive list is available. The collection was microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project.
Cook, Sir Joseph. Papers, 1880-1986.
Collection Number: MS 2212
Extent: 0.56 metres (four boxes)
This collection is a mixture of papers created by Joseph Cook, and material gathered by Mary Wood, his grand-daughter. It includes notebooks, diaries, passport, photographs, newspaper cuttings, speech notes and photocopied material relating to Cook's political career and his time as High Commissioner in London, with references to Lady Cook, Alfred Deakin, Andrew Fisher and many other political figures. A guide to Cook's papers is available (MS 762 and MS 2212).
Collection Number: MS 2212
Extent: 0.56 metres (four boxes)
This collection is a mixture of papers created by Joseph Cook, and material gathered by Mary Wood, his grand-daughter. It includes notebooks, diaries, passport, photographs, newspaper cuttings, speech notes and photocopied material relating to Cook's political career and his time as High Commissioner in London, with references to Lady Cook, Alfred Deakin, Andrew Fisher and many other political figures. A guide to Cook's papers is available (MS 762 and MS 2212).
Crisp, Leslie Finlay. Papers, 1878-1984.
Collection Number: MS 5243
Extent: 20.8 metres (140 boxes + 2 folios)
Crisp was an academic, biographer of Ben Chifley and author of numerous publications on federation and Australian politics. The bulk of the collection consists of subject files on a wide range of topics compiled mainly from newspaper cuttings and journal articles. There are files on all Australian prime ministers from Sir Edmund Barton to Malcolm Fraser. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 5243
Extent: 20.8 metres (140 boxes + 2 folios)
Crisp was an academic, biographer of Ben Chifley and author of numerous publications on federation and Australian politics. The bulk of the collection consists of subject files on a wide range of topics compiled mainly from newspaper cuttings and journal articles. There are files on all Australian prime ministers from Sir Edmund Barton to Malcolm Fraser. A descriptive list is available.
Deakin, Alfred. Papers, 1804-1973.
Collection Number: MS 1540
Extent: 12.64 metres (83 boxes, 31 security binders ) + 8 folio boxes; also available on microfilm (Mfm G 28063-28111)
The material in this collection of Alfred Deakin's papers, most of which dates from 1880 to 1919, includes diaries, notebooks, cuttings, programs, manuscripts, photographs and correspondence, including letters of Fisher written both as Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 1540
Extent: 12.64 metres (83 boxes, 31 security binders ) + 8 folio boxes; also available on microfilm (Mfm G 28063-28111)
The material in this collection of Alfred Deakin's papers, most of which dates from 1880 to 1919, includes diaries, notebooks, cuttings, programs, manuscripts, photographs and correspondence, including letters of Fisher written both as Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition. A descriptive list is available.
Denman, Thomas, 3rd Baron. Papers, 1900-1914.
Collection Number: MS 769
Extent: 0.02 metres
Lord Denman was Governor General (1911-1914) and his papers include correspondence with Andrew Fisher and Joseph Cook (1900-1914). A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 769
Extent: 0.02 metres
Lord Denman was Governor General (1911-1914) and his papers include correspondence with Andrew Fisher and Joseph Cook (1900-1914). A descriptive list is available.
Fisher, Margaret. Interview by Catherine Santamaria, 1976.
Collection Number: ORAL TRC 475
Extent: One sound tape reel and cassette copies
This is an interview with Peggy Fisher (1904-1988), daughter of Andrew Fisher, who recounts her father's family, upbringing and career. Two notebooks written by Peggy Fisher are held in the Manuscript Section at MS 2919.
Collection Number: ORAL TRC 475
Extent: One sound tape reel and cassette copies
This is an interview with Peggy Fisher (1904-1988), daughter of Andrew Fisher, who recounts her father's family, upbringing and career. Two notebooks written by Peggy Fisher are held in the Manuscript Section at MS 2919.
Forde, Francis Michael. Interview by Mel Pratt, 1971.
Collection Number: ORAL TRC 11
Extent: Two reels and transcript
Francis (Frank) Forde was the Australian Labor Party member for Capricornia from 1922 to 1946 and briefly Prime Minister in 1945. During his interview with Mel Pratt, Forde discussed his political career, and referred to Alfred Deakin, Andrew Fisher and later Prime Ministers.
Collection Number: ORAL TRC 11
Extent: Two reels and transcript
Francis (Frank) Forde was the Australian Labor Party member for Capricornia from 1922 to 1946 and briefly Prime Minister in 1945. During his interview with Mel Pratt, Forde discussed his political career, and referred to Alfred Deakin, Andrew Fisher and later Prime Ministers.
Fowler, James Mackinnon. Papers, 1899-1940.
Collection Number: MS 2280
Extent: 0.45 metres (23 folders)
Fowler was the member of the House of Representatives for Perth from 1901 to 1922. His papers include correspondence with Fisher concerning charges relating to Harry Chinn, Supervising Engineer on the construction of the Trans-Australian Railway. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 2280
Extent: 0.45 metres (23 folders)
Fowler was the member of the House of Representatives for Perth from 1901 to 1922. His papers include correspondence with Fisher concerning charges relating to Harry Chinn, Supervising Engineer on the construction of the Trans-Australian Railway. A descriptive list is available.
Fricke, Graham L. Papers relating to Profiles of power : the prime ministers of Australia, [198-]-1990.
Collection Number: MS 8248
Extent: 42 cm. (19 folders, 3 boxes)
Judge, Queen's Counsel, lecturer in law and author. The collection comprises notes, manuscript, typescript drafts and the final version (with editorial alterations and directions to the printer) of Profiles of power : the prime ministers of Australia. Ferntree Gully, Vic.: Houghton Mifflin, 1990.
Collection Number: MS 8248
Extent: 42 cm. (19 folders, 3 boxes)
Judge, Queen's Counsel, lecturer in law and author. The collection comprises notes, manuscript, typescript drafts and the final version (with editorial alterations and directions to the printer) of Profiles of power : the prime ministers of Australia. Ferntree Gully, Vic.: Houghton Mifflin, 1990.
Gardiner, Albert. Papers, 1904-1911.
Collection Number: MS 2329
Extent: 0.08 metres
Gardiner was a New South Wales Senator in 1910-1926 and 1928. Among Gardiner's papers are notes of minutes from Australian Labor Party Caucus meetings between 1904 and 1911 of ALP Caucus which include references to Fisher.
Collection Number: MS 2329
Extent: 0.08 metres
Gardiner was a New South Wales Senator in 1910-1926 and 1928. Among Gardiner's papers are notes of minutes from Australian Labor Party Caucus meetings between 1904 and 1911 of ALP Caucus which include references to Fisher.
Glynn, Patrick McMahon. Papers and diaries, 1918-1926.
Collection Number: MS 4653
Extent: 4 metres (24 boxes) and three folio items; also available on microfilm (Mfm G 2542)
Among the material in this series are letters, notebooks, newspaper cuttings, photographs, essays, lectures, speeches and a series of detailed diaries (1880-1927) that relate particularly to Glynn's career in South Australian and federal politics (with references to early federal politics and figures), his involvement in the Federation movement, and his long concern with the Murray Waters question. The collection includes 2 letters of Fisher and one from Glynn to Fisher. Mfm G 2542 includes diaries for 1918-1926. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 4653
Extent: 4 metres (24 boxes) and three folio items; also available on microfilm (Mfm G 2542)
Among the material in this series are letters, notebooks, newspaper cuttings, photographs, essays, lectures, speeches and a series of detailed diaries (1880-1927) that relate particularly to Glynn's career in South Australian and federal politics (with references to early federal politics and figures), his involvement in the Federation movement, and his long concern with the Murray Waters question. The collection includes 2 letters of Fisher and one from Glynn to Fisher. Mfm G 2542 includes diaries for 1918-1926. A descriptive list is available.
Groom, Sir Littleton Ernest. Papers, c1880-1936.
Collection Number: MS 236
Extent: 29 boxes
Groom was a member of the House of Representatives, 1901-1929 and 1931-1936 and a Minister in several Governments. The Groom papers include 15 letters to and from Fisher. A detailed descriptive list is available. Additional material related to this collection is contained in MS 1135.
Collection Number: MS 236
Extent: 29 boxes
Groom was a member of the House of Representatives, 1901-1929 and 1931-1936 and a Minister in several Governments. The Groom papers include 15 letters to and from Fisher. A detailed descriptive list is available. Additional material related to this collection is contained in MS 1135.
Higgins, Henry Bournes. Papers, 1841-1929.
Collection Number: MS 1057
Extent: 1.21 metres
A delegate to the Federation Convention, Federal politician and High Court and Arbitration Court judge, Justice Higgins' correspondents include Edmund Barton, Andrew Fisher and William Morris Hughes. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 1057
Extent: 1.21 metres
A delegate to the Federation Convention, Federal politician and High Court and Arbitration Court judge, Justice Higgins' correspondents include Edmund Barton, Andrew Fisher and William Morris Hughes. A descriptive list is available.
Hughes, William Morris. Papers, 1875-c1979.
Collection Number: MS 1538
Extent: 35 metres (224 boxes) + folio items
William ('Billy') Morris Hughes' papers include correspondence, diaries and notebooks, newspaper cuttings, photographs, and family and political papers. Also included is a corrected typescript of the second volume of L. F. Fitzhardinge's biography of Hughes, which contains references to Barton, Deakin, Watson, Reid and Fisher. The political papers include extensive official and personal records dating from his time as Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 1538
Extent: 35 metres (224 boxes) + folio items
William ('Billy') Morris Hughes' papers include correspondence, diaries and notebooks, newspaper cuttings, photographs, and family and political papers. Also included is a corrected typescript of the second volume of L. F. Fitzhardinge's biography of Hughes, which contains references to Barton, Deakin, Watson, Reid and Fisher. The political papers include extensive official and personal records dating from his time as Prime Minister from 1915 to 1923. A descriptive list is available.
Kirwan, Sir John Waters. Papers, 1899-1935.
Collection Number: MS 277
Extent: 0.16 metres (11 folders)
Kirwan was a Western Australian politician. His papers relate to the Federation movement, especially on the Western Australian goldfields, and early federal politics, including letters from William Morris Hughes, Andrew Fisher, Sir Joseph Cook, Alfred Deakin and Sir George Reid.
Collection Number: MS 277
Extent: 0.16 metres (11 folders)
Kirwan was a Western Australian politician. His papers relate to the Federation movement, especially on the Western Australian goldfields, and early federal politics, including letters from William Morris Hughes, Andrew Fisher, Sir Joseph Cook, Alfred Deakin and Sir George Reid.
Law, Andrew Bonar. Papers, 1905-1923.
Collection Number: Mfm M1123
Extent: 1 microfilm reel
Papers of Andrew Bonar Law, British politician and Prime Minister in 1922-1923, include letters of Alfred Deakin (1907), Sir George Reid (1911-1916), Andrew Fisher (1917-1919) and W.M. Hughes (1916-1922). The papers were microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project from originals held by the House of Lords Record Office. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: Mfm M1123
Extent: 1 microfilm reel
Papers of Andrew Bonar Law, British politician and Prime Minister in 1922-1923, include letters of Alfred Deakin (1907), Sir George Reid (1911-1916), Andrew Fisher (1917-1919) and W.M. Hughes (1916-1922). The papers were microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project from originals held by the House of Lords Record Office. A descriptive list is available.
Lyne, Sir William John. Papers, 1894-1912.
Collection Number: MS 5138
Extent: 2 cm. (one folder)
Lyne was Premier of New South Wales (1899-1901) and a Federal parliamentarian and Minister. This collection contains photocopies of letters from Fisher.
Collection Number: MS 5138
Extent: 2 cm. (one folder)
Lyne was Premier of New South Wales (1899-1901) and a Federal parliamentarian and Minister. This collection contains photocopies of letters from Fisher.
Mahon, Hugh. Papers, 1880-1936.
Collection Number: MS 937
Extent: 0.6 metres
Mahon was a federal politician and a member of the Watson, Fisher and Hughes ministries. His large correspondence includes four letters from Alfred Deakin and 10 from Andrew Fisher. The correspondence generally resulted from Mahon's interest in Catholic and Irish matters; the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco (1915-1916); and Northern Territory, Papua and Norfolk Island affairs. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 937
Extent: 0.6 metres
Mahon was a federal politician and a member of the Watson, Fisher and Hughes ministries. His large correspondence includes four letters from Alfred Deakin and 10 from Andrew Fisher. The correspondence generally resulted from Mahon's interest in Catholic and Irish matters; the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco (1915-1916); and Northern Territory, Papua and Norfolk Island affairs. A descriptive list is available.
Marshall, W. F. Letter, 1903.
Collection Number: MS 5320
Extent: 1 leaf
This letter was written by Fisher on Marshall's appointment as chief magistrate of Bundaberg.
Collection Number: MS 5320
Extent: 1 leaf
This letter was written by Fisher on Marshall's appointment as chief magistrate of Bundaberg.
Murdoch, Sir Keith Arthur. Papers, 1915-1952.
Collection Number: MS 2823
Extent: 1.75 metres
Murdoch was a journalist and newspaper proprietor. His papers include copy of a letter from Murdoch to Fisher (dated 23 September 1915) reporting on the unfortunate Dardanelles expedition. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 2823
Extent: 1.75 metres
Murdoch was a journalist and newspaper proprietor. His papers include copy of a letter from Murdoch to Fisher (dated 23 September 1915) reporting on the unfortunate Dardanelles expedition. A descriptive list is available.
Munro-Ferguson, Sir Ronald Craufurd. Papers, 1912-1935.
Collection Number: MS 696
Extent: 1.92 metres (13 boxes); also available on microfilm (Mfm G1228-1239)
Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson was Governor General from 1914 to 1920. His papers include official dispatches to the King, personal letters to the King's private secretary and private correspondence with Prime Ministers Barton, Fisher, Cook, Reid and Hughes. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 696
Extent: 1.92 metres (13 boxes); also available on microfilm (Mfm G1228-1239)
Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson was Governor General from 1914 to 1920. His papers include official dispatches to the King, personal letters to the King's private secretary and private correspondence with Prime Ministers Barton, Fisher, Cook, Reid and Hughes. A descriptive list is available.
O'Malley, King. Papers, 1888-1955.
Collection Number: MS 460
Extent: 3.68 metres (23 boxes)
King O'Malley was a federal politician and a member of the Fisher Ministries. His papers include correspondence (1932-1954); diaries (1910-1953); notes and drafts of speeches (1910-1916); official papers connected with administration of Department of Home Affairs (1910-1913 and 1915-1916); a ministerial outward letter book (1915-1916); and newspaper cuttings and photographs. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 460
Extent: 3.68 metres (23 boxes)
King O'Malley was a federal politician and a member of the Fisher Ministries. His papers include correspondence (1932-1954); diaries (1910-1953); notes and drafts of speeches (1910-1916); official papers connected with administration of Department of Home Affairs (1910-1913 and 1915-1916); a ministerial outward letter book (1915-1916); and newspaper cuttings and photographs. A descriptive list is available.
Piddington, Albert Bathurst. Papers, 1912-1922.
Collection Number: MS 1095
Extent: 0.04 metres (six folders)
These papers include correspondence and press cuttings relating to Piddington's appointment and resignation as High Court Judge in 1912 and the 1922 election campaign, with a letter from Piddington to Fisher (1913). A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 1095
Extent: 0.04 metres (six folders)
These papers include correspondence and press cuttings relating to Piddington's appointment and resignation as High Court Judge in 1912 and the 1922 election campaign, with a letter from Piddington to Fisher (1913). A descriptive list is available.
Records relating to the defence of Australia, 1903-1921.
Collection Number: MS 2553
Extent: 5 cm (two folders)
These records include a letter from Charles Garland to Fisher, enclosing an article in the Daily Telegraph on the defence of Australia, dated 12 May 1909.
Collection Number: MS 2553
Extent: 5 cm (two folders)
These records include a letter from Charles Garland to Fisher, enclosing an article in the Daily Telegraph on the defence of Australia, dated 12 May 1909.
Reid, Margaret. Papers relating to Andrew Fisher, 2001.
Collection Number: M5 9536
Extent: 0.01 metres (one folder)
This collection contains a photograph, inscription and other papers relating to a cairn erected by the people of Crosshouse, Scotland, in memory of Andrew Fisher. It also includes a scroll presented to Senator Margaret Reid, then President of the Senate, from Crosshouse on the Centenary of Federation and an article and Hansard extract relating to the presentation.
Collection Number: M5 9536
Extent: 0.01 metres (one folder)
This collection contains a photograph, inscription and other papers relating to a cairn erected by the people of Crosshouse, Scotland, in memory of Andrew Fisher. It also includes a scroll presented to Senator Margaret Reid, then President of the Senate, from Crosshouse on the Centenary of Federation and an article and Hansard extract relating to the presentation.
Symon, Sir Josiah Henry. Papers, 1863-1934.
Collection Number: MS 1736
Extent: 10.56 metres
Sir Josiah Symon was a Federal Convention delegate, Senator and Federal Attorney-General (1904-1905). The papers in this collection cover every phase of Symon's life, including his involvement in the Federal Conventions and the Senate. They also include eight letters to or from Fisher as well as correspondence with a number of other contemporary political figures. A descriptive list is available.
Collection Number: MS 1736
Extent: 10.56 metres
Sir Josiah Symon was a Federal Convention delegate, Senator and Federal Attorney-General (1904-1905). The papers in this collection cover every phase of Symon's life, including his involvement in the Federal Conventions and the Senate. They also include eight letters to or from Fisher as well as correspondence with a number of other contemporary political figures. A descriptive list is available.
The Prime Ministers (Episode 1, 1880s-1914), 1983.
Collection Number: A19066856
Extent: One video cassette
Recorded by: Boland and Assistants (production for Regional Television). Episode one of The Prime Ministers deals with the Federation movement and the first seven prime ministers of Australia (ie Barton, Deakin, Watson, Fisher, Cook, Reid and Hughes). It covers the period from the 1880s to 1914.
This film is held by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne.
Collection Number: A19066856
Extent: One video cassette
Recorded by: Boland and Assistants (production for Regional Television). Episode one of The Prime Ministers deals with the Federation movement and the first seven prime ministers of Australia (ie Barton, Deakin, Watson, Fisher, Cook, Reid and Hughes). It covers the period from the 1880s to 1914.
This film is held by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne.
Wren, Charles William. Letters, 1912.
Collection Number: MS 6758
Extent: Five pages
This collection includes photocopies of letters between Wren and Fisher in May 1912 concerning Fisher's invitation to Wren to become first Commonwealth Bank Governor.
Collection Number: MS 6758
Extent: Five pages
This collection includes photocopies of letters between Wren and Fisher in May 1912 concerning Fisher's invitation to Wren to become first Commonwealth Bank Governor.