Correspondence and diaries, 1910-1962 [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2631753
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Bluett, W. P. (William Philip), 1871-1968
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- 1910-1962
- 30 cm.
- Summary:
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Correspondence (mostly letters from Dame Mary Gilmore), clippings and farm diaries.
- Biography/History:
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William Bluett was a pioneer settler of the Brindabella Mts. near Canberra. Before settling, he worked as a journalist with the Australian Star and the Sydney Morning Herald, and as a stock and station agent. Bluett was an early member of Bruxner's Progressive Party and worked in the Country Party as Secretary of the Southern Tablelands branch from 1919 to 1932. He was a prolific correspondent and exchanged many letters with Dame Mary Gilmore. William Bluett died, aged 97, in July 1968.
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference: NLA MS 4714.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C490
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1910-1962
- Occupation:
- Pioneers
- Other authors/contributors:
- Gilmore, Mary, Dame, 1865-1962
- Copyright:
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