Alec Borthwick interviewed by Michael Wilson for the Australian diplomacy 1950-1990 oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 568993
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Borthwick, (H. E.) Alexander, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1994 Sept. 29
- 2 sound cassettes (ca. 206 min.)
- Series:
- Australian diplomacy 1950-1990 oral history project.
- Summary:
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Mr Borthwick talks about joining the Dept. of External Affairs; security; Tom Dalton; deciphering cables in New Zealand; dispatches; the New Zealand foreign service; working as PA for Burton; Mac Ball; John Burton; living conditions in Colombo; Colombo Plan meeting; Spender; Menzies' visit; Australian aid; Volunteers for Indonesia; Alan Watt in Singapore; housing in Singapore; his children's education; immigration; riots; the Japanese and the Colombo Plan China and the Wheat Board; Tange's visit to Thailand; Gorton's visit to Taipei; housing in Bangkok; British Interpreters' test; dealings with the Thais; Wattener; impressions of Thailand; squadron at Ubon; aid projects; Marshall Surit; ambassador's staff; education in New Guinea; New Guinea independence; his move from the East Asia Section; speakers' list; government in Laos; Vientiane; being shot at by Pathet Lao; change of government; flying to visit the King; evacuation of staff and dependents from Laos; return to Colombo; changes in Ceylon; Mrs Banmark; representation in the United Nations; his return from Colombo; Vietnam War and the US; changes to the Dept.; housing in Canberra in 1940s; living conditions overseas; children's education; postings; amalgamation with Trade; assessment system.
- Biography/History:
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Mr Borthwick joined the Dept. of External Affairs in 1943 and became Australian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka. He also served in New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Laos.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 29 September 1994.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia ;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available : (122 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Wilson, Michael, 1928-, interviewer
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