Nigel Hubert Bowen interviewed by Ron Hurst for the Parliament's oral history project [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2076151
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Bowen, Nigel, Sir, 1911-1994, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1984 Mar. 1 - July 10
- 9 cassettes (ca. 575 min.)
- Series:
- Parliament's oral history project.
- Summary:
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Sir Nigel Hubert Bowen, speaks of his early life; legal career; early interest in politics; legal reforms; the need for laws; International Conference on Human Rights 1968; impressions of Parliament; life as a backbencher; political career; Vietnam; ASIO; politicians and issues during his career; legal aid; "Voyage" enquiry; death of Harold Holt.
- Biography/History:
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Bowen held the seat of Parramatta, N.S.W. for the Liberal Party from June 1964 to July 1973. He also held the portfolios of Attorney-General, Education and Science, and Foreign Affairs.
- Notes:
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- Parliament's Oral History Project is an ongoing project administered by the Australian Parliamentary Library focussing on retired parliamentarians and their political careers.
- Recorded between 1 March 1984 and 10 July 1984.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
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- Transcript (215 p.) and index available.
- Time-coded transcript available.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Related Records:
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This belongs to the Parliament's oral history project.
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- Until 2054 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1984
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