Special collections relating to Stanley Melbourne Bruce in the National Library of Australia
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Scope and Content
The Library holds several small collections of Stanley Melbourne Bruce papers which were received from various sources. In addition there is a recording of an interview with Bruce, a video and a number of other manuscript collections which contain letters or other materials relating to Bruce. The Bruce collections are listed first in this guide, followed by the other sources, listed in alphabetical order.
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Banquet invitations, 1933-1939.
Catalogue Record: MS 1598
Five banquet invitations to Bruce (as the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia) to dine at the Guildhall from the Lord Mayors of London: Sir Percy Walter Greenaway (1933); Sir George Broadbridge (1936); Sir Harry Augustus Twyford (1937); Sir Frank Bowater (1938, 1939).
Catalogue Record: MS 1598
Five banquet invitations to Bruce (as the High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Australia) to dine at the Guildhall from the Lord Mayors of London: Sir Percy Walter Greenaway (1933); Sir George Broadbridge (1936); Sir Harry Augustus Twyford (1937); Sir Frank Bowater (1938, 1939).
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Documents, 1937-1939.
Catalogue Record: MS 1732
Printed document announcing that a royal luncheon was given to the their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth by the Corporation of the City of London, at Guildhall, 19 May 1937, in celebration of their majesties' coronation. There is also a seating arrangement at Guildhall for a banquet held at Guildhall for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and a pamphlet and booklet concerning luncheon given at Guildhall for their majesties on their return from Canada and the United States of America.
Catalogue Record: MS 1732
Printed document announcing that a royal luncheon was given to the their majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth by the Corporation of the City of London, at Guildhall, 19 May 1937, in celebration of their majesties' coronation. There is also a seating arrangement at Guildhall for a banquet held at Guildhall for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and a pamphlet and booklet concerning luncheon given at Guildhall for their majesties on their return from Canada and the United States of America.
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Letter, 1926.
Catalogue Record: MS 8901
Letter from Bruce to Sir Charles Wakefield, 24 December 1926. Sir Charles Wakefield's firm, C.C. Wakefield and Co, dealt in lubricating oil ('Castrol'). He was interested in fostering imperial strength and friendship and financed Sir Alan Cobham's return flight to Australian in 1926.
Catalogue Record: MS 8901
Letter from Bruce to Sir Charles Wakefield, 24 December 1926. Sir Charles Wakefield's firm, C.C. Wakefield and Co, dealt in lubricating oil ('Castrol'). He was interested in fostering imperial strength and friendship and financed Sir Alan Cobham's return flight to Australian in 1926.
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Newspaper clippings and circular, 1921-1939.
Catalogue Record: MS 983
This collection of newspaper cuttings includes articles relating to Bruce's period as Treasurer in 1921-1923.
Catalogue Record: MS 983
This collection of newspaper cuttings includes articles relating to Bruce's period as Treasurer in 1921-1923.
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Papers, 1937.
Catalogue Record: MS 1710
Papers relating to a ceremony in which a grove of oak trees was planted in Windsor Great Park. Includes an invitation, circular giving details of dress and the ceremony, procedure at the planting at the Coronation Grove of oaks and a plan showing the grove of oaks planted by King George VI, 1937.
Catalogue Record: MS 1710
Papers relating to a ceremony in which a grove of oak trees was planted in Windsor Great Park. Includes an invitation, circular giving details of dress and the ceremony, procedure at the planting at the Coronation Grove of oaks and a plan showing the grove of oaks planted by King George VI, 1937.
Bruce, Stanley Melbourne Bruce, Viscount. Printed material, 1926-1938.
Catalogue Record: MS 1977
This collection includes a printed booklet of Bruce's toast to the Duke of York at a dinner in London in 1926.
Catalogue Record: MS 1977
This collection includes a printed booklet of Bruce's toast to the Duke of York at a dinner in London in 1926.
Abbott, C.L.A. and Hilda . Papers, 1906-1971.
Catalogue Record: MS 4744
Charles Lydiard Abbott held the Federal seat of Gwydir from 1925 to 1929, and also was Minister for Home Affairs, 1928-1929. In 1931 he was re-elected, and remained until 1937. The collection includes letters, reports, manuscript notes and printed items relating to C.L.A. Abbott's years as a Member of Parliament. Abbott's correspondence including letters from Sir Robert Garran and S.M. Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 4744
Charles Lydiard Abbott held the Federal seat of Gwydir from 1925 to 1929, and also was Minister for Home Affairs, 1928-1929. In 1931 he was re-elected, and remained until 1937. The collection includes letters, reports, manuscript notes and printed items relating to C.L.A. Abbott's years as a Member of Parliament. Abbott's correspondence including letters from Sir Robert Garran and S.M. Bruce.
Anstey, Frank. Articles, nd.
Catalogue Record: MS 4636
Frank Anstey was MHR for Bourke (ALP) and Scullin's Minister for Health and Repatriation, 1929-1931. The papers include an article 'The Viceroy', a profile of Lord Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 4636
Frank Anstey was MHR for Bourke (ALP) and Scullin's Minister for Health and Repatriation, 1929-1931. The papers include an article 'The Viceroy', a profile of Lord Bruce.
Baldwin, Stanley . Papers, 1923-1937.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2497
Stanley Baldwin was British Prime Minister in 1923-1924, 1924-1929 and 1935-1937. These records comprise microfilm copies of selections of Baldwin's papers relating to Australia and New Zealand. They include correspondence on Australian defence; the economic mission to Australia (1927-1929); letters from Australian Prime Ministers (including Bruce) about dominion affairs (1925-1937); letters about trade (1930-1935); and general correspondence files (1923-1937). Microfilm copy of original papers held by Cambridge University Library, England.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2497
Stanley Baldwin was British Prime Minister in 1923-1924, 1924-1929 and 1935-1937. These records comprise microfilm copies of selections of Baldwin's papers relating to Australia and New Zealand. They include correspondence on Australian defence; the economic mission to Australia (1927-1929); letters from Australian Prime Ministers (including Bruce) about dominion affairs (1925-1937); letters about trade (1930-1935); and general correspondence files (1923-1937). Microfilm copy of original papers held by Cambridge University Library, England.
Bank of England. Records, 1781-1960.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2924-2970
Accounts, correspondence, memoranda and other papers relating to various Bank departments including Accounts, Administration, Cashier's, Exchange Control, Economic Intelligence, Governor's and Secretary's (Overseas). Major correspondents include S.M. Bruce. Microfilm copy of original records held in the Archive Department, Bank of England, London.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2924-2970
Accounts, correspondence, memoranda and other papers relating to various Bank departments including Accounts, Administration, Cashier's, Exchange Control, Economic Intelligence, Governor's and Secretary's (Overseas). Major correspondents include S.M. Bruce. Microfilm copy of original records held in the Archive Department, Bank of England, London.
Baracchi, Guido . Papers, 1870-1975.
Catalogue Record: MS 5241
Baracchi was one of the founders of the Communist Party of Australia. The papers include letters from Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 5241
Baracchi was one of the founders of the Communist Party of Australia. The papers include letters from Bruce.
Beaverbrook, Max Aitkin, Baron. Papers, 1912-1964.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M1126-1129
Canadian-born newspaper owner and British Minister for Aircraft Production (1940-1941) and Supply (1941-1942). Selections from the general correspondence, 1910-1964 refer to press and politics in Australia and New Zealand and imperial trade. Correspondents include J.H. Scullin and Lord Bruce. Microfilm copy of originals held in the House of Lords Record Office, London.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M1126-1129
Canadian-born newspaper owner and British Minister for Aircraft Production (1940-1941) and Supply (1941-1942). Selections from the general correspondence, 1910-1964 refer to press and politics in Australia and New Zealand and imperial trade. Correspondents include J.H. Scullin and Lord Bruce. Microfilm copy of originals held in the House of Lords Record Office, London.
Brookes, Herbert and Ivy. Papers, 1869-1970 .
Catalogue Record: MS 1924
Ivy was Deakin's daughter. The papers in this collection date from 1869 to 1970 and include correspondence, notes, diaries, minute books, photographs and cuttings covering every phase of the careers of Herbert and Ivy Brookes. There are around 120 letters written by or to Bruce. Items of interest include notes made by Brookes of an interview with Bruce in 1924, correspondence with Bruce relating to the Tariff Board (1922-1928) and copies of official communications to Bruce while Brookes was Commissioner-General USA, 1929.
Catalogue Record: MS 1924
Ivy was Deakin's daughter. The papers in this collection date from 1869 to 1970 and include correspondence, notes, diaries, minute books, photographs and cuttings covering every phase of the careers of Herbert and Ivy Brookes. There are around 120 letters written by or to Bruce. Items of interest include notes made by Brookes of an interview with Bruce in 1924, correspondence with Bruce relating to the Tariff Board (1922-1928) and copies of official communications to Bruce while Brookes was Commissioner-General USA, 1929.
Buchanan, Alfred. 'The Prime Ministers of Australia', 1940.
Catalogue Record: MS 3034
Alfred Buchanan's 'The Prime Ministers of Australia' is an unpublished manuscript comprising biographies of all Prime Ministers from Edmund Barton to Robert Gordon Menzies.
Catalogue Record: MS 3034
Alfred Buchanan's 'The Prime Ministers of Australia' is an unpublished manuscript comprising biographies of all Prime Ministers from Edmund Barton to Robert Gordon Menzies.
Casey Family. Papers, 1820-1978.
Catalogue Record: MS 6150
Minister in the Lyons Government (1933-1939). The diaries of R.G. Casey, later Lord Casey, include references to Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 6150
Minister in the Lyons Government (1933-1939). The diaries of R.G. Casey, later Lord Casey, include references to Bruce.
Copland, Douglas B. Papers, 1920-1970.
Catalogue Record: MS 3800
Economist, university administrator and diplomat. The collection includes diaries, research notes, cuttings, correspondence, and material on the economic and political affairs in Australia (1920-1965). The papers concerning the 1928-1929 Tariff Inquiry (boxes 58-59) contain correspondence with S.M. Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 3800
Economist, university administrator and diplomat. The collection includes diaries, research notes, cuttings, correspondence, and material on the economic and political affairs in Australia (1920-1965). The papers concerning the 1928-1929 Tariff Inquiry (boxes 58-59) contain correspondence with S.M. Bruce.
Crisp, Leslie Finlay. Papers, 1878-1984.
Catalogue Record: MS 5243
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. The Bruce file is dated 1924-1961.
Catalogue Record: MS 5243
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. The Bruce file is dated 1924-1961.
Cumpston, Ina Mary. Papers, 1883-1990.
Catalogue Record: MS 8390
Author of Lord Bruce of Melbourne (1989). The papers include photocopies and research material relating to Stanley Melbourne Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 8390
Author of Lord Bruce of Melbourne (1989). The papers include photocopies and research material relating to Stanley Melbourne Bruce.
Denning, Warren . Papers, 1953-1965.
Catalogue Record: MS 5129
Warren Denning was a journalist and author. The collection includes drafts of some of his writing on the ALP and biographical subjects, including Sir Earle Page, J. H. Scullin, J. A. Lyons, Lord Bruce and Sir Robert Menzies.
Catalogue Record: MS 5129
Warren Denning was a journalist and author. The collection includes drafts of some of his writing on the ALP and biographical subjects, including Sir Earle Page, J. H. Scullin, J. A. Lyons, Lord Bruce and Sir Robert Menzies.
Dumas, Sir Lloyd. Papers, 1929-1957.
Catalogue Record: MS 4849
Lloyd Dumas was a journalist, managing editor (1929-1938) and managing director (1938-1961) of the Adelaide Advertiser. His papers include correspondence and news cuttings dealing with political subjects (1929-1948), including correspondence with S.M. Bruce (1932), J.A. Lyons and J.B. Chifley.
Catalogue Record: MS 4849
Lloyd Dumas was a journalist, managing editor (1929-1938) and managing director (1938-1961) of the Adelaide Advertiser. His papers include correspondence and news cuttings dealing with political subjects (1929-1948), including correspondence with S.M. Bruce (1932), J.A. Lyons and J.B. Chifley.
Edwards, Cecil . Papers, 1962-1967.
Catalogue Record: MS 4637
The collection includes approximately 150 letters between Stanley Melbourne Bruce and Cecil Edwards, his biographer, including reference to the United Australia Party and J.A. Lyons.
Catalogue Record: MS 4637
The collection includes approximately 150 letters between Stanley Melbourne Bruce and Cecil Edwards, his biographer, including reference to the United Australia Party and J.A. Lyons.
Eggleston, Sir Frederic . Papers, 1911-1954.
Catalogue Record: MS 423
Politician, diplomat and scholar. Includes correspondence with S.M. Bruce (1925-1926; 1944-1946), J.J. Curtin and R.G. Menzies.
Catalogue Record: MS 423
Politician, diplomat and scholar. Includes correspondence with S.M. Bruce (1925-1926; 1944-1946), J.J. Curtin and R.G. Menzies.
Ellis, Ulrich Ruegg . Papers, 1900-1972.
Catalogue Record: MS 1006
Ulrich Ellis was political secretary to the federal Country Party Leader Earle Page (1928-1936) and an author. The papers include Ellis's writings and records of his career as a journalist in Canberra (1926-1939) and as political secretary, with reference to political figures. There are notes on Ellis's book, A History of the Australian Country Party (1963), a file on the formation of the United Australia Party and files on the Bruce-Page Government, 1924-1927. Other Ellis Papers are available at MS 748 and MS 821.
Catalogue Record: MS 1006
Ulrich Ellis was political secretary to the federal Country Party Leader Earle Page (1928-1936) and an author. The papers include Ellis's writings and records of his career as a journalist in Canberra (1926-1939) and as political secretary, with reference to political figures. There are notes on Ellis's book, A History of the Australian Country Party (1963), a file on the formation of the United Australia Party and files on the Bruce-Page Government, 1924-1927. Other Ellis Papers are available at MS 748 and MS 821.
Fisher, Andrew. Papers, 1855-1983 .
Catalogue Record: MS 2919
This is the main collection of Fisher papers. It includes correspondence on family and official matters (including four Bruce letters, 1927-1937). Much of this material documents Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Prime Minister and his work as High Commissioner in London.
Catalogue Record: MS 2919
This is the main collection of Fisher papers. It includes correspondence on family and official matters (including four Bruce letters, 1927-1937). Much of this material documents Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Prime Minister and his work as High Commissioner in London.
Ford, Harold M. Papers.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2995-3032
Commercial Secretary of the Clyde Navigation Trust. The papers include cutting books, letter books and correspondence referring to his tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1928, representation of Glasgow firms in Australia and New Zealand, and marketing of Australian and New Zealand produce in Scotland. The correspondents include S.M. Bruce, Sir James Parr, Lord Stonehaven and Sir Thomas Wilford. Microfilm copy of originals held by the Strathclyde Regional Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2995-3032
Commercial Secretary of the Clyde Navigation Trust. The papers include cutting books, letter books and correspondence referring to his tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1928, representation of Glasgow firms in Australia and New Zealand, and marketing of Australian and New Zealand produce in Scotland. The correspondents include S.M. Bruce, Sir James Parr, Lord Stonehaven and Sir Thomas Wilford. Microfilm copy of originals held by the Strathclyde Regional Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland.
Fricke, Graham L. Papers relating to Profiles of power : the prime ministers of Australia, [198-]-1990.
Catalogue Record: MS 8248
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.
Catalogue Record: MS 8248
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.
Gowrie, Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven, Earl of. Papers, 1872-1955.
Catalogue Record: MS 2852
Lord Gowrie (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven) was Governor of SA (1928-1934), Governor of NSW (1935), and succeeded Sir Isaac Isaacs as Governor-General from January 1936 to September 1944. His papers include photographs, notebooks, memoirs and correspondence. Correspondents include S.M. Bruce (1944).
Catalogue Record: MS 2852
Lord Gowrie (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven) was Governor of SA (1928-1934), Governor of NSW (1935), and succeeded Sir Isaac Isaacs as Governor-General from January 1936 to September 1944. His papers include photographs, notebooks, memoirs and correspondence. Correspondents include S.M. Bruce (1944).
Graham, Bruce Desmond. Papers, 1921-1969.
Catalogue Record: MS 8471
Academic and Country Party historian. The papers include notes on an oral history interview made in 1956-1957 while he was writing his history The formation of the Australia Country Parties. The interviewees include E. Page, C.L.A. Abbott, J. Latham and S.M. Bruce (interviewed 3 December 1957).
Catalogue Record: MS 8471
Academic and Country Party historian. The papers include notes on an oral history interview made in 1956-1957 while he was writing his history The formation of the Australia Country Parties. The interviewees include E. Page, C.L.A. Abbott, J. Latham and S.M. Bruce (interviewed 3 December 1957).
Great Britain. Dominions Office. Private Office papers, 1924-1951.
Catalogue Record: Mfm PRO 6010-6015
Includes records of meetings between the Secretary of State for Dominions and the High Commissioner (1938-1947) and minutes from the Secretary of State to the Prime Minister referring to the attendance of Bruce at War Cabinet and the conferral of peerage on Bruce. Microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project from originals held at the Public Record Office, London (DO 121/1-134). A descriptive list is available.
Catalogue Record: Mfm PRO 6010-6015
Includes records of meetings between the Secretary of State for Dominions and the High Commissioner (1938-1947) and minutes from the Secretary of State to the Prime Minister referring to the attendance of Bruce at War Cabinet and the conferral of peerage on Bruce. Microfilmed by the Australian Joint Copying Project from originals held at the Public Record Office, London (DO 121/1-134). A descriptive list is available.
Groom, Sir Littleton Ernest. Papers, c1880-1936 .
Catalogue Record: MS 236
Groom was a Member of the House of Representatives, 1901-1929 and 1931-1936 and a Minister in several Governments. These papers include 36 letters to or by S.M. Bruce, 1921-1929. Additional material related to this collection is held at MS 1135.
Catalogue Record: MS 236
Groom was a Member of the House of Representatives, 1901-1929 and 1931-1936 and a Minister in several Governments. These papers include 36 letters to or by S.M. Bruce, 1921-1929. Additional material related to this collection is held at MS 1135.
Gullett, Sir Henry and Lady Gullett. Papers, 1887-1961.
Catalogue Record: MS 3078
Journalist and MHR for Henty (1925-1940). Gullett held several ministerial positions including Trade and Customs (1928-1929; 1932-1933) and External Affairs and Information (1939-1940). The political correspondence (item 3/1-2) contains a letter from Bruce (1926). Item 4/17 is a telegram from Bruce relating to Oxford University entrance examinations (1933).
Catalogue Record: MS 3078
Journalist and MHR for Henty (1925-1940). Gullett held several ministerial positions including Trade and Customs (1928-1929; 1932-1933) and External Affairs and Information (1939-1940). The political correspondence (item 3/1-2) contains a letter from Bruce (1926). Item 4/17 is a telegram from Bruce relating to Oxford University entrance examinations (1933).
Harding Browne, Clifford. Excerpt from unpublished memoirs, 1965.
Catalogue Record: MS 1511
Excerpt from unpublished memoirs of Clifford Harding Browne, Melbourne July 1965. Includes an account of a meeting which Bruce had in Adelaide with the representatives of the Chambers of Commerce of all States, about mid 1927, to take them into his confidence about the plan he was formulating for improving relations between the Commonwealth and the States. The upshot was the Financial Agreement of 12 Dec. 1927.
Catalogue Record: MS 1511
Excerpt from unpublished memoirs of Clifford Harding Browne, Melbourne July 1965. Includes an account of a meeting which Bruce had in Adelaide with the representatives of the Chambers of Commerce of all States, about mid 1927, to take them into his confidence about the plan he was formulating for improving relations between the Commonwealth and the States. The upshot was the Financial Agreement of 12 Dec. 1927.
Harris, Stewart. Papers, 1916-1994.
Catalogue Record: MS 8882
Journalist. The papers on Harris' work as a journalist in England (series 6) include a speech drafted for Lord Bruce, March 1949 relating to British meat supplies.
Catalogue Record: MS 8882
Journalist. The papers on Harris' work as a journalist in England (series 6) include a speech drafted for Lord Bruce, March 1949 relating to British meat supplies.
Hawker, Charles Allen Seymour . Papers, 1904-1938.
Catalogue Record: MS 4848
Charles Hawker was a South Australian pastoralist, MHR for Wakefield, United Australia Party parliamentarian and a member of the Lyons Cabinet. The papers consist of correspondence, speeches, parliamentary papers, cuttings, and photographs. They cover such subjects as Aborigines, defence, and the Ottawa Agreements. There is S.M. Bruce correspondence in series 3 including a letter from Bruce informing Hawker of his appointment to the Commonwealth Board of Trade (31 January 1928) and a letter of 20 November 1930 from Bruce thanking Hawker for offering to relinquish his parliamentary seat of Wakefield for Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 4848
Charles Hawker was a South Australian pastoralist, MHR for Wakefield, United Australia Party parliamentarian and a member of the Lyons Cabinet. The papers consist of correspondence, speeches, parliamentary papers, cuttings, and photographs. They cover such subjects as Aborigines, defence, and the Ottawa Agreements. There is S.M. Bruce correspondence in series 3 including a letter from Bruce informing Hawker of his appointment to the Commonwealth Board of Trade (31 January 1928) and a letter of 20 November 1930 from Bruce thanking Hawker for offering to relinquish his parliamentary seat of Wakefield for Bruce.
Heydon, Sir Peter. Papers, 1903-1971.
Catalogue Record: MS 3155
Diplomat and public servant. Includes correspondence with Bruce (Box 1/10) relating to Heydon's biography of Sir George Pearce.
Catalogue Record: MS 3155
Diplomat and public servant. Includes correspondence with Bruce (Box 1/10) relating to Heydon's biography of Sir George Pearce.
Hill, William Caldwell . Papers , 1928-1939.
Catalogue Record: MS 554
Member for Echuca (1919-1934) and Federal Minister for Works and Railways (1924-1928). Includes a copy of a letter to Bruce 1928, relating to the retirement of the Hill, founder of the United Country Party, Victoria.
Catalogue Record: MS 554
Member for Echuca (1919-1934) and Federal Minister for Works and Railways (1924-1928). Includes a copy of a letter to Bruce 1928, relating to the retirement of the Hill, founder of the United Country Party, Victoria.
Holloway, E.J. Papers, 1943-1963.
Catalogue Record: MS 2098
Ted Holloway was the Labor Party candidate who defeated Bruce in the seat of Flinders in the 1929 election. His papers include an unpublished typescript autobiography entitled 'From Labour Council to Privy Council' in which he credits his victory solely on Bruce's shortcomings: 'He had pulled his safe seat from under himself by the willfulness and overbearing class bias of his policies. I was fully conscious that the Flinders vote was a vote against Bruce and for Labour: E.J. Holloway just happened to have been the man endorsed by Labour'.
Catalogue Record: MS 2098
Ted Holloway was the Labor Party candidate who defeated Bruce in the seat of Flinders in the 1929 election. His papers include an unpublished typescript autobiography entitled 'From Labour Council to Privy Council' in which he credits his victory solely on Bruce's shortcomings: 'He had pulled his safe seat from under himself by the willfulness and overbearing class bias of his policies. I was fully conscious that the Flinders vote was a vote against Bruce and for Labour: E.J. Holloway just happened to have been the man endorsed by Labour'.
Hughes, William Morris. Papers, 1875-1952.
Catalogue Record: MS 1538
William ('Billy') Morris Hughes' papers include 17 letters by or to Bruce (1920-1923; 1926-1927) as well as papers relating to the 1929 election, the Maritime Industries Bill, and Hughes' attendance (in place of Bruce) at the 13th General Assembly of the League of Nations (1932).
Catalogue Record: MS 1538
William ('Billy') Morris Hughes' papers include 17 letters by or to Bruce (1920-1923; 1926-1927) as well as papers relating to the 1929 election, the Maritime Industries Bill, and Hughes' attendance (in place of Bruce) at the 13th General Assembly of the League of Nations (1932).
Hunt, Arthur Atlee. Papers, 1900-1930.
Catalogue Record: MS 52
Atlee Hunt was one of the first senior federal public servants. He was Edmund Barton's private secretary (1901) and became the Secretary of the Department of External Affairs (1901-1917) and Secretary to the Department of Home and Territories (1917-1921). The collection includes five letters by or to Bruce (1927).
Catalogue Record: MS 52
Atlee Hunt was one of the first senior federal public servants. He was Edmund Barton's private secretary (1901) and became the Secretary of the Department of External Affairs (1901-1917) and Secretary to the Department of Home and Territories (1917-1921). The collection includes five letters by or to Bruce (1927).
Jebb, Richard. Papers, 1885-1953.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2241-2253
Author of works on the British Empire. Jebb visited Australia and New Zealand in 1899-1900 and 1905-1906. The correspondence files (1885-1953) include correspondence with Alfred Deakin, S.M. Bruce, and R.G. Menzies. Microfilm copy of originals held by the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, London.
Catalogue Record: Mfm M2241-2253
Author of works on the British Empire. Jebb visited Australia and New Zealand in 1899-1900 and 1905-1906. The correspondence files (1885-1953) include correspondence with Alfred Deakin, S.M. Bruce, and R.G. Menzies. Microfilm copy of originals held by the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, London.
Kingsmill, Sir Walter . Papers, 1926-1927.
Catalogue Record: MS 745
Walter Kingsmill, a Senator for WA, was President of the Senate (1929-1932). The papers, found among records of the Public Accounts Committee, include his correspondence with Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 745
Walter Kingsmill, a Senator for WA, was President of the Senate (1929-1932). The papers, found among records of the Public Accounts Committee, include his correspondence with Bruce.
Kipling, Rudyard. Letters, 1926.
Catalogue Record: MS 1984
Three letters from Kipling to N.R. Morris (later Lord Nuffield), two of which inform him of Kipling's discussions with Bruce about the export of British manufactured cars to Australia and Australian requirements.
Catalogue Record: MS 1984
Three letters from Kipling to N.R. Morris (later Lord Nuffield), two of which inform him of Kipling's discussions with Bruce about the export of British manufactured cars to Australia and Australian requirements.
Kirwan, Sir John Waters. Papers, 1899-1935 .
Catalogue Record: MS 277
Kirwan was a Western Australian politician. His papers relate to the Federation movement, especially on the Western Australian goldfields, and early federal politics, including one letter (31 August 1927) from Bruce.
Catalogue Record: MS 277
Kirwan was a Western Australian politician. His papers relate to the Federation movement, especially on the Western Australian goldfields, and early federal politics, including one letter (31 August 1927) from Bruce.
Latham, Sir John. Papers, 1868-1964.
Catalogue Record: MS 1009
Latham was appointed Attorney-General in the Bruce-Page Government in 1925 and was later Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for External Affairs, Minister for Industry and Chief Justice of the High Court. The collection contains extensive correspondence with Bruce, dating from 1920 until 1963. Series which contain Bruce correspondence include general correspondence, League of Nations, the elections of 1925 and 1929, industrial arbitration, public finance and the United Australia Party.
Catalogue Record: MS 1009
Latham was appointed Attorney-General in the Bruce-Page Government in 1925 and was later Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for External Affairs, Minister for Industry and Chief Justice of the High Court. The collection contains extensive correspondence with Bruce, dating from 1920 until 1963. Series which contain Bruce correspondence include general correspondence, League of Nations, the elections of 1925 and 1929, industrial arbitration, public finance and the United Australia Party.
Lyons, Joseph Aloysius . Papers, 1924-1939.
Catalogue Record: MS 4851
MHR for Wilmot (1929-1939) and Prime Minister (1932-1939). The collection includes correspondence with W.M. Hughes, S.M. Bruce (1932-1939), J.H. Scullin, R.G. Menzies, and E.C.G. Page.
Catalogue Record: MS 4851
MHR for Wilmot (1929-1939) and Prime Minister (1932-1939). The collection includes correspondence with W.M. Hughes, S.M. Bruce (1932-1939), J.H. Scullin, R.G. Menzies, and E.C.G. Page.
McDougall, F.L. Papers, 1903-1950.
Catalogue Record: MS 6890
Representative of the Australian Dried Fruits Association in London (1922-1932), Member of the Empire Marketing Board, London (1926-1932) and later economic advisor to the Australian Government in London. The papers include letters by Bruce dating from 1930 to 1931 referring to the 1930 Imperial Conference, the quota system for wheat and the Scullin Government (series 3/2-3).
Catalogue Record: MS 6890
Representative of the Australian Dried Fruits Association in London (1922-1932), Member of the Empire Marketing Board, London (1926-1932) and later economic advisor to the Australian Government in London. The papers include letters by Bruce dating from 1930 to 1931 referring to the 1930 Imperial Conference, the quota system for wheat and the Scullin Government (series 3/2-3).
Menzies, Sir Robert. Papers, 1905-1978.
Catalogue Record: MS 4936
Robert Gordon (later Sir Robert) Menzies was a United Australia Party member. From 1934 he was MHR for Kooyong and Attorney-General and Minister for Industry in the Lyons Government,later becoming Deputy leader and Prime Minister. His extensive collection includes correspondence sorted chronologically by name including 14 letters to Bruce (1939-1967) and 23 letters by Bruce (1931-1967), cuttings and speeches (1917-1976), diaries (1935-1963), and Liberal Party correspondence (1944-1974).
Catalogue Record: MS 4936
Robert Gordon (later Sir Robert) Menzies was a United Australia Party member. From 1934 he was MHR for Kooyong and Attorney-General and Minister for Industry in the Lyons Government,later becoming Deputy leader and Prime Minister. His extensive collection includes correspondence sorted chronologically by name including 14 letters to Bruce (1939-1967) and 23 letters by Bruce (1931-1967), cuttings and speeches (1917-1976), diaries (1935-1963), and Liberal Party correspondence (1944-1974).
Officer, Sir Keith. Papers, 1911-1969.
Catalogue Record: MS 2629
Public servant and diplomat. Officer worked in the External Affairs Branch of Prime Minister's Department, 1925-1935 and with the Department of External Affairs, 1935-1955. The papers contain over 50 letters by or to Bruce, 1939-1955. A descriptive list is available.
Catalogue Record: MS 2629
Public servant and diplomat. Officer worked in the External Affairs Branch of Prime Minister's Department, 1925-1935 and with the Department of External Affairs, 1935-1955. The papers contain over 50 letters by or to Bruce, 1939-1955. A descriptive list is available.
Page, Sir Earle . Papers , 1908-1961.
Catalogue Record: MS 1633
Dr (later Sir) Earle Page founded and led the Country Party, and became Prime Minister (briefly) upon Lyons' death. His papers include subject files of correspondence, cables, cuttings, personal documents, reports, and speeches. They cover such topics as primary industry, taxation and banking, foreign affairs, national insurance, industrial relations, social services, immigration, trade, new state movements, the formation of the Bruce-Page government, and the Country Party. The correspondence includes 12 letters from Bruce (1929-1955).
Catalogue Record: MS 1633
Dr (later Sir) Earle Page founded and led the Country Party, and became Prime Minister (briefly) upon Lyons' death. His papers include subject files of correspondence, cables, cuttings, personal documents, reports, and speeches. They cover such topics as primary industry, taxation and banking, foreign affairs, national insurance, industrial relations, social services, immigration, trade, new state movements, the formation of the Bruce-Page government, and the Country Party. The correspondence includes 12 letters from Bruce (1929-1955).
Pearce, Sir George Foster. Papers , 1909-1952.
Catalogue Record: MS 213, MS 1827 and MS 1927
George (later Sir George) Pearce was a WA Senator and Minister for Home and Territories in the Bruce-Page Government (1923-1926). Around 60 letters by or to Pearce are held in these collections, mainly dating from 1926 to 1933.
Catalogue Record: MS 213, MS 1827 and MS 1927
George (later Sir George) Pearce was a WA Senator and Minister for Home and Territories in the Bruce-Page Government (1923-1926). Around 60 letters by or to Pearce are held in these collections, mainly dating from 1926 to 1933.
Perkins, John Arthur. Papers, 1891-1954.
Catalogue Record: MS 936
John Perkins was a member of Lyons' Cabinet. The collection includes diaries (1892-1950) and other references to his political career. Series 2 (political material) includes a letter from Bruce dated 25 September 1929 outlining his ideas on the arbitration question (item 2/64a).
Catalogue Record: MS 936
John Perkins was a member of Lyons' Cabinet. The collection includes diaries (1892-1950) and other references to his political career. Series 2 (political material) includes a letter from Bruce dated 25 September 1929 outlining his ideas on the arbitration question (item 2/64a).
Piesse, Edmund Leolin. Papers, 1855-1946.
Catalogue Record: MS 882
Piesse was a lawyer and public servant. Piesse's papers include correspondence, memoranda and notes (1918-1923), mainly relating to his work in the Defence Department and the Prime Minister's Department. There are two letters to Bruce, one concerning the League of Nations Permanent Mandates Commission meeting on the administration of New Guinea and Nauru (1923), and the other a transcript of a telegram from the Japanese Consul (1923).
Catalogue Record: MS 882
Piesse was a lawyer and public servant. Piesse's papers include correspondence, memoranda and notes (1918-1923), mainly relating to his work in the Defence Department and the Prime Minister's Department. There are two letters to Bruce, one concerning the League of Nations Permanent Mandates Commission meeting on the administration of New Guinea and Nauru (1923), and the other a transcript of a telegram from the Japanese Consul (1923).
Referendum to alter the Federal Constitution, 1926.
Catalogue Record: Mfm G 6626A
Papers concerning the referendum to alter the Constitution by extending the powers of the Federal Parliament, 1926. Microfilm copy of originals held by Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.
Catalogue Record: Mfm G 6626A
Papers concerning the referendum to alter the Constitution by extending the powers of the Federal Parliament, 1926. Microfilm copy of originals held by Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales.
Rischbieth, Bessie. Papers, 1903-1967.
Catalogue Record: MS 2004
Feminist, President Australian Federation of Women Voters (1921-1942). The papers include extensive correspondence, written on behalf of various women's organizations. There are 9 letters written by Bruce and 22 to him by Rischbieth, dating from around 1923-1932.
Catalogue Record: MS 2004
Feminist, President Australian Federation of Women Voters (1921-1942). The papers include extensive correspondence, written on behalf of various women's organizations. There are 9 letters written by Bruce and 22 to him by Rischbieth, dating from around 1923-1932.
Rivett, Rohan. Family papers, 1895-1978.
Catalogue Record: MS 8049
The collection includes extracts of correspondence between Sir David Rivett and Lord Bruce (1928, 1948-1954) assembled by Rohan Rivett while writing his biography of his father, Sir David Rivett. David Rivett was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Catalogue Record: MS 8049
The collection includes extracts of correspondence between Sir David Rivett and Lord Bruce (1928, 1948-1954) assembled by Rohan Rivett while writing his biography of his father, Sir David Rivett. David Rivett was Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
Simon, Ernest Darwin. Diary notes, 1925.
Catalogue Record: MS 7871
Diary notes written by Lord Simon during his visit to Australia in 1925. The notes give detailed records of his conversations with leading politicians, officials, bankers, industrialists and academics. They include Thomas Bavin, Sir Henry Braddon, Herbert Brookes, S.M. Bruce, Sir Edward Owen Cox, Frederic Eggleston, Sir George Higgins, Professor T.H. Laby and Sir Alexander Peacock.
Catalogue Record: MS 7871
Diary notes written by Lord Simon during his visit to Australia in 1925. The notes give detailed records of his conversations with leading politicians, officials, bankers, industrialists and academics. They include Thomas Bavin, Sir Henry Braddon, Herbert Brookes, S.M. Bruce, Sir Edward Owen Cox, Frederic Eggleston, Sir George Higgins, Professor T.H. Laby and Sir Alexander Peacock.
Souter, Gavin. Papers, 1975-1988.
Catalogue Record: MS 8604
Journalist and author. The papers include a file of research material on Bruce for Souter's book Acts of Parliament: a narrative history (1988).
Catalogue Record: MS 8604
Journalist and author. The papers include a file of research material on Bruce for Souter's book Acts of Parliament: a narrative history (1988).
Stonehaven, John Lawrence Baird, Viscount . Papers, 1893-1941.
Catalogue Record: MS 2127
Lord Stonehaven was Governor-General for most of Bruce's term as Prime Minister. There are 11 letters written by or to Bruce, 1925-1930. One of the many references to Bruce includes a letter dated 10 May 1926 from Stonehaven to Lord Irwin (then Viceroy of India, and later, as Viscount Halifax, British Foreign Secretary) where he describes Bruce as 'an outstanding example of what can be done by a combination of an Australian Public School and a British University'.
Catalogue Record: MS 2127
Lord Stonehaven was Governor-General for most of Bruce's term as Prime Minister. There are 11 letters written by or to Bruce, 1925-1930. One of the many references to Bruce includes a letter dated 10 May 1926 from Stonehaven to Lord Irwin (then Viceroy of India, and later, as Viscount Halifax, British Foreign Secretary) where he describes Bruce as 'an outstanding example of what can be done by a combination of an Australian Public School and a British University'.
Symon, Sir Josiah Henry. Papers, 1863-1934 .
Catalogue Record: MS 1736
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 Federation, federal conventions and the Senate, and include 18 letters to or by Bruce (1923-1932).
Catalogue Record: MS 1736
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 Federation, federal conventions and the Senate, and include 18 letters to or by Bruce (1923-1932).