Guide to the Papers of Jim R. Fraser

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MS 2802

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: 1984

Collection Summary

Creator
Jim R. Fraser
Title
Papers of Jim R. Fraser
Date Range
1946-1970
Collection Number
MS 2802
Extent
26.73 metres (136 archive boxes + 13 ms boxes + 1 small folio)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
National Library of Australia

Introduction

Scope and Contents

The collection documents Jim Fraser's career as the Member for the Australian Capital Territory from 1951 until his death on 1 April 1970. It consists of subject files which include correspondence relating to constituent matters, speeches, transcripts of weekly broadcasts on Radio 2CA and telecasts on Channel 7, press cuttings, photographs and printed material.

Researchers of Canberra with its unique place in Australian society will find this collection rich in primary and secondary source material.

Of significant interest to political scientists is the group of papers relating to events within the ACT Branch of the Australian Labor Party prior to the general election of 1969. They relate to the pre-selection ballots of 1968 and 1969.

Finally the collection contains some of the vast number of messages of condolence received by Mrs Helen Fraser and their son Andrew in April 1970.

Conditions Governing Access

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1168728).

Conditions Governing Use

Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.

Preferred Citation

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Jim R. Fraser, National Library of Australia, MS 2802, [box number and series and/or folder number]'.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Jim Fraser's papers were presented to the National Library in 1970 by his widow, Mrs Helen Fraser of Canberra.

The Library's Oral History Section holds recordings of Jim Fraser's funeral service, and the tributes paid by his colleagues in the Parliament on 7 April 1970.

Photographs of Jim Fraser documenting many public occasions are contained in the Library's Pictorial Section.

A thesis completed by Alan White for the degree of Bachelor of Letters, Australian National University entitled "Jim Fraser: a private member and his constituency" is held in the Library's Manuscript Section. Stories written by Jim Fraser whilst he was a member of the Public Relations Field Unit stationed in Papua New Guinea are housed in the Australian War Memorial (AWM54, file 773/4/94). Letters written by Jim Fraser to his mother during the years from 1923 until 1949 remain in the possession of the family.

The large collection of Allan Fraser's papers (NLA MS1844) documents his years as the Member for Eden-Monaro in the House of Representatives (1943-1966, 1969-1972) and complements that of his brother Jim.

Biographical Note

Jim Fraser was born in Derby Tasmania on 8 February 1908, the third son and fifth child in the family of seven of Donald and Constance May Fraser (nee Hadley). Constance May Hadley was a school teacher and Donald Fraser was an hydraulics engineer and manager of the tin mine at Derby.

After completion of his schooling at Launceston High School, Jim Fraser spent some time working as a chainman and axeman in his father's survey party. From 1927 until 1935 he taught in a number of one-teacher schools in country areas of Victoria. In December 1935 he took up a position as a journalist on the Glen Innes Examiner where he remained until 1941 when he enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial Force.

From 1941 until 1943 Jim Fraser served as a Gunner in the 21st Field Regiment and from 1944 until 1945 in the Public Relations Field Unit in Papua New Guinea. During this time he wrote many personal stories of troops in the field. These stories were published in relevant country newspapers through-out Australia and they created much interest. Upon his discharge from the Army in 1946 with the rank of Sergeant, Jim Fraser joined the Department of Information in Canberra. In February 1948 as an A1 Grade Journalist he was appointed Press Secretary to Senator Nicholas McKenna, Minister for Health and Social Services in the Chifley Government and after its defeat in December 1949, Fraser remained on McKenna's staff as his private secretary.

During the years from 1946 until 1951 Jim Fraser was a member of the executive of the Canberra branch of the Australian Journalists Association and from 1949 until 1951 he represented the Australian Labor Party on the ACT Advisory Council. Jim Fraser contested the general election of 1951 and became the Member for the Australian Capital Territory in the House of Representatives joining his brother Allan who had won the adjacent Seat of Eden-Monaro in 1943. For sixteen years the Fraser brothers had the unique honour of serving together in the House of Representatives.

The general elections of 1954, 1955, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1966 and 1969 were successfully contested by Jim Fraser; the 1969 election was won with a record majority of 67.75% of the vote.

During his years in the House of Representatives Jim Fraser was a member of the Select Committee to inquire into and report upon the Hansard of the House of Representatives; Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on the A.C.T. from 1957 until 1970 and a member of the Privileges Committee from 1964 until 1970.

In 1959 Jim Fraser married Miss Helen Rowland of Glen Innes. Their son Andrew was born in 1960. Fraser died in Canberra on 1 April 1970, following a short illness. A State Funeral Service was held at the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew, Canberra, and was attended by many thousands of his constituents.

Gough Whitlam in paying tribute to Jim Fraser in the Federal Parliament on 7 April 1970 said that he was "above all a representative... he was single mindedly the representative of the people who elected him. Partly this was due to the nature of his position. He was not only member of the House of Representatives for the Australian Capital Territory but also acted as Canberra's mayor, senator and ombudsman. Even more it was his character and part of his nature to believe that the problems of the people - his people - were his own. He accepted that role enthusiastically with all the burdens and all the frustrations it involved. The task involved was enormous".

Item Descriptions

Series 1. Member for the Australian Capital Territory, 1951-1970

This very large series contains the subject files assembled in Jim Fraser's electorate office during the years from 1951 until 1970. They are arranged in alphabetical order and listed below.

Abattoirs (File) - Box 1

Aborigines, 1963- (File) - Box 1

A.C.T. Pastoral and Agricultural Association, 1951-1955 (File) - Box 1

A.C.T. Progress and Welfare Council, 1952 (File) - Box 1

A.C.T. Silky Terrier and Yorkshire Terrier Club, 1963- (File) - Box 1

Advisory Council, 1950- (File) - Box 2

Agricultural College, 1953 (File) - Box 3

Air Ambulance, 1964- (File) - Box 3

Air Force, 1961- (File) - Box 3

Airport, 1962- (File) - Box 3

Airport, 1962- (File) - Box 3

A.L.P. - Booklets, pamphlets, 1953-1969 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Canberra branches, 1953-1970 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Conference, 1961 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Conferences N.S.W., Vic., S.A., June, 1965 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Federal conference, Perth July - August, 1863 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Federal conference, Sydney August, 1965 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Federal conference, 1967 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Leadership dispute, 1968 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Leaders (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Miscellaneous (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Miscellaneous Printed Material (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - N.S.W. news releases (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - State conference, Sydney June, 1964 (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Speeches by Leaders (File) - Box 4-8

A.L.P. - Youth (File) - Box 4-8

Ambulance, 1952-1955 (File) - Box 4-8

ANZAAS conference, 1964 (File) - Box 4-8

Anzac Day, 1962- (File) - Box 4-8

Anzac-Gallipoli Medal, 1962 (File) - Box 4-8

Appeals Collections etc., 1962- (File) - Box 9

Army, 1961-1970 (File) - Box 9

Army Pay, 1968 (File) - Box 9

Army Rentals, 1959- (File) - Box 9

"As I Recall": C.S. Daley, 1964-1966 (File) - Box 9

Associations, Clubs and Committees, 1963-1968 (File) - Box 10

Auction of Leases, 1953-1966 (File) - Box 11

Australia Day, 1964-1968 (File) - Box 11

Australian National Flags, 1963-1964 (File) - Box 11

Australian National University, 1950-1969 (File) - Box 12

Australian National University: Martin Committee Report, 1965-1967 (File) - Box 13

Australian War Memorial - Kiosk Lease, 1966-1967 (File) - Box 13

Bank Charges, 1962-1966 (File) - Box 13

Biology Centre, 1964 (File) - Box 13

Boevey, land sale Qld. (File) - Box 13

Booroomba Station (File) - Box 13

Bread, 1962- (File) - Box 13

Brewery, 1966-1967 (File) - Box 13

Brickworks, 1954-1964 (File) - Box 13

Brindabella Bridge, 1951-1958 (File) - Box 14

Broadcasts, 1953, 1954 & 1955 (File) - Box 14

Building Regulations, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 14

Building Workers Industrial Union, 1950-1962 (File) - Box 14

Budget, 1961; 1963-1969 (File) - Box 14-15

Budget papers, press cuttings broadcasts by JF (File) - Box 14-15

Bury Affair, 1962 (File) - Box 14-15

Bus services, 1952-1970 (File) - Box 14-15

Bush fires, 1952-1957 (File) - Box 14-15

Byrne, Bill, Trip to London (File) - Box 14-15

C.A.P.I.A. (Childrens and Adults Physical Incapacitated Association), 1965-1969 (File) - Box 17

Canberra - Historical (File) - Box 17

Canberra - Reports, booklets, pamphlets, 1959-1967 (File) - Box 17

Canberra Day, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 18

Jubilee Royal tour, 1963 (File) - Box 18

Canberra Coat-of-Arms, 1964- (File) - Box 18

Press cuttings (File) - Box 18-20

Canberra development - industry, market, 1952-1970, 1964 (File) - Box 21

Canberra development - miscellaneous printed material (File) - Box 21

Canberra development - sidewalk supervisor cuttings, 1965-1968 (File) - Box 21

Canberra flag, 1963 (File) - Box 21

Canberra Fire Brigade, 1952- (File) - Box 21

Canberra Senior Citizens Club, 1951 (File) - Box 21

Canberra Times Cuttings, 1952-1963 (File) - Box 22

Canberra Truckowners Association, 1953-1956 (File) - Box 22

Canberra Tumut Road, 1959-1969 (File) - Box 23

Canberra Viewpoint. (ACOA), 1965-1967 (File) - Box 23

Canberra Workmens Club, 1952-1969 (File) - Box 23

Causeway, 1963-1970 (File) - Box 23

Censorship, 1964-1969 (File) - Box 23

Chambers A.J. Land purchase Sth. Coast (File) - Box 23

Character references, 1951- (File) - Box 23

Child Welfare, 1958-1970 (File) - Box 24

Churchill fellowships, 1967 (File) - Box 24

Citizen Convention, 1965-1968 (File) - Box 24

City leases, 1957-1970 (File) - Box 24-25

City plan, 1953-1970 (File) - Box 26

Civil aviation, 1964-1968 (File) - Box 26

Commonwealth Hostel (File) - Box 26

Community Centres, Youth facilities, 1952-1969 (File) - Box 27

Compensation for victims of crime, 1964-1967 (File) - Box 27

Congratulatory messages (Arrangements for sending), 1963-1970 (File) - Box 27

Conventions, Congresses, Seminars, Summer Schools, 1964 (File) - Box 27

Corkhill, P.F. - housing (File) - Box 27

Cotter River/Dam Area, 1953-1959 (File) - Box 27

Country roads, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 27

Court and related matters - capital punishment, 1962-1968 (File) - Box 28

Court and related matters - cases, 1962-1966 (File) - Box 28

Court and related matters - courthouse, 1963 (File) - Box 28

Court and related matters - criminal code, 1962- (File) - Box 28

Court and related matters - cuttings, 1963-1968 (File) - Box 29

Court and related matters - jury service, 1962- (File) - Box 29

Court and related matters - law reform, 1964-1966 (File) - Box 29

Court and related matters - legal aid, 1964-1968 (File) - Box 29

Court and related matters - staffing, 1962-1967 (File) - Box 29

Credit use, 1966-1968 (File) - Box 30

Crematorium/cemetery/funerals etc., 1960-1966 (File) - Box 30

Crown grants, 1963 (File) - Box 30

Cultural, 1962-1966 (File) - Box 30

Cultural - art, 1962- (File) - Box 30

Cultural - music, 1964- (File) - Box 30

Customs, 1963-1969 (File) - Box 30

Czechoslovakia - Russian invasion, 1968 (File) - Box 30

Daylight saving, 1962-1968 (File) - Box 31

Decimal currency, the Mint, 1962-1967 (File) - Box 31

Defence, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 31

Diplomatic file, 1952-1970 (File) - Box 32

Disallowance of regulations (File) - Box 32

Disarmament, 1962-1963 (File) - Box 32

Divorce Bill, 1959-1970 (File) - Box 32

Dogs - registration etc., 1962- (File) - Box 32

Door-to-door salesmen, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 32

Dunn K., 1953 (File) - Box 32

Education, 1950-1970 (File) - Box 33-37

Education, 1950-1970 (File) - Box 33-37

Education - commonwealth scholarships (File) - Box 37

Education - Courier weekly feature, 1964-1965 (File) - Box 37

Education - Head of the Lake rowing regatta, 1966-1970 (File) - Box 37

Education - Prize lists for schools, 1965-1969 (File) - Box 37

Egg marketing, 1961-1969 (File) - Box 38

Elections, 1951-1966 (File) - Box 38-41

Electrical trades, 1960-1968 (File) - Box 42

Electricity, 1961-1968 (File) - Box 42

Emergency Housekeeper Service, 1966-1967 (File) - Box 42

Employment, 1965-1969 (File) - Box 42

Equal pay, 1962 (File) - Box 42

Equestrian park, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 42

Estate agents licensing, 1962- (File) - Box 43

European Economic Community (A.L.P. Rural Convention, Picton, 13/9/62) (File) - Box 43

Federal member's reports to Canberra Branches A.L.P., 1964-1966 (File) - Box 43

Fireworks, 1962- (File) - Box 43

Fluoridation, 1961- (File) - Box 44

Football pool, 1964 (File) - Box 44

Forestry, 1964- (File) - Box 44

Fraser’s speeches (File) - Box 45

Fuel, 1962-1966 (File) - Box 45

Fyshwick - Duntroon, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 45

Duntroon, 1951-1958 (File) - Box 45

Garbage/Rubbish, 1962- (File) - Box 45

Get Rich Quick operations, 1967-1969 (File) - Box 45

Griffith Service Station siting, 1965-1966 (File) - Box 45

Guns and firearms (licensing), 1968- (File) - Box 46

Hall, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 46

Hansard, 1951-1968 (File) - Box 46

Harman Naval Station, 1951-1957 (File) - Box 46

Haulage Contractors, 1957-1967 (File) - Box 46

Hawkers, 1964-1968 (File) - Box 46

Health, 1952-1970 (File) - Box 46-47

Health - Mix printed material (File) - Box 48

Hire purchased (File) - Box 48

Home Savings Grant Scheme, 1964-1969 (File) - Box 48

Homes for the aged, 1961- (File) - Box 48

Honours list, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 48

Hooker L.J. (File) - Box 48

Hospital, 1961-1967 (File) - Box 49

Hospital - Canberra Community Hospital Ord., 1938-1966 (File) - Box 49

Hospital facilities (File) - Box 49

Hospital board (File) - Box 50

Hospital charges, 1952-1966 (File) - Box 50

Hospitals, 1968-1969 (File) - Box 50

Hostels, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 50

Hostels - questionnaire concerning tariff of Gowrie Pte. Htl., 1965 (File) - Box 51

House Rental Rebate forms and explanation sheets (File) - Box 51

House Rentals, 1951-1957, 1961 (File) - Box 51

House Rents, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 52

House valuations, 1961- (File) - Box 52

Housing, 1951-1970 (File) - Box 52

Housing - cost of construction, sale etc., 1960-1967 (File) - Box 60

Housing - cuttings, 1951-1957, 1960-1970 (File) - Box 60

Housing - eviction cases, 1963 (File) - Box 60

Housing - housing in Canberra, 1951-1959 (File) - Box 60

Housing - monocrete houses, 1951-1961 (File) - Box 60

Housing allocations, 1954-1956 (File) - Box 63

Housing for pensioners, 1968- (File) - Box 63

Housing loans insurance (File) - Box 63

Housing maintenance, 1953- (File) - Box 63

Housing statistics (File) - Box 63

Hunter Valley Research Foundation (File) - Box 64

Immigration, 1955-1969 (File) - Box 65

"In Canberra 65 years ago", 1964-1967 (File) - Box 66

"In Canberra 65 years ago" - newspaper features, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 66

Incomplete business, 1964-1970 (File) - Box 66

Industrial, 1951-1968, 1951-1962 (File) - Box 66

Industrial, 1963-June, 1964 (File) - Box 67

Industrial, 1964-1965 (File) - Box 68

Industrial, 1965-1967 (File) - Box 69

Inflation July-Aug. 1951, 1967-1969 (File) - Box 70

Insight, 1966-1968 (File) - Box 70

Inventions, 1963-1967 (File) - Box 70

Invitations, 1959-1970 (File) - Box 70

Invitations, 1963-1966, 1959-1962 (File) - Box 71

Invitations, 1967-1970 (File) - Box 72

Japanese Prime Ministers Visit, October, 1967 (File) - Box 73

Jervis Bay, 1951- (File) - Box 73

Jervis Bay - Housing, 1956-1962 (File) - Box 73

Jervis Bay - Transfer of naval college, 1951-1957 (File) - Box 73

Joint Committee on the A.C.T., 1957-1964, 1965-1968 (File) - Box 74

Joint Committee on the A.C.T. - Breathalyser inquiry, 1968 (File) - Box 74

Joint Committee on the A.C.T. - Freehold lands inquiry (File) - Box 74

Joint Committee on the A.C.T. - Municipal markets (File) - Box 74

Joint House Committee, 1956-1970 (File) - Box 75

Justices of the Peace, 1952-1968 (File) - Box 75

Keeping in Touch programme CTC 7, 1964-1970 (File) - Box 76

Koomari, 1964-1970 (File) - Box 76

Krait, 1962 (File) - Box 76

Kronidoff, Alexander (File) - Box 76

Ky Visit, 1966-1967 (File) - Box 76

Lake Burley Griffin, 1962-1967 (File) - Box 77

Lake Burley Griffin - mosquito nuisance, 1963-1965 (File) - Box 77

Lake Burley Griffin - pollution, swimming (File) - Box 77

Lake Burley Griffin - health risks etc., 1962- (File) - Box 77

Lake Burley Griffin - use of foreshores, 1963- (File) - Box 77

Lake George, 1954- (File) - Box 77

Land Inquiry, 1965 (File) - Box 77

Landlord and Tenant regulations, 1954- (File) - Box 77

Laotian Prime Ministers visit, 1967 (File) - Box 78

Legacy, 1953-1967 (File) - Box 78

Letters of Introduction, 1954-1970 (File) - Box 79

Library facilities, 1962- (File) - Box 79

Liquor Laws, 1953- (File) - Box 80

Local government, 1951- (File) - Box 80

Long Service Leave, 1952- (File) - Box 80

Lottery (Canberra), 1966 (File) - Box 80

Margarine Quota and Butter, 1966 (File) - Box 81

Meat, 1950- (File) - Box 81

Medical Scheme, 1952-1970 (File) - Box 82

Metric system, 1964-1970 (File) - Box 82

Members privileges, 1951 (File) - Box 82

Mental Health, 1964 (File) - Box 82

Middle East, 1967 (File) - Box 83

All press cuttings.

Milk, 1955-1969 (File) - Box 83

Miscellaneous correspondence, 1953-1970 (File) - Box 84-88

Miscellaneous printed material (File) - Box 90

Mortuary (File) - Box 90

Motor Traffic Ordinances (File) - Box 90

Motor Vehicle Dealings etc. (File) - Box 90

Motor Vehicle Testing Station (File) - Box 90

Murrumbidgee River (File) - Box 90

Naas Valley area, 1951-1967 (File) - Box 91

Narrabundah - Griffith Progress Ass., 1951-1952 (File) - Box 91

Nation, 1964 (File) - Box 91

National Agricultural Society, 1961-1968 (File) - Box 91

National Capital Development Commission, 1957-1970 (File) - Box 91-92

National Festival (File) - Box 92

National Memorials, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 92

National Parks, 1962-1969 (File) - Box 92

National Service, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 93-94

National Symposium on water resources, 1963 (File) - Box 95

Navy, 1961-1970 (File) - Box 95

Navy - Voyager Inquiry, 1967 (File) - Box 95

News cuttings report of commission.

Newspaper cuttings, 1964-1970 (File) - Box 96

Newspaper cuttings of Fraser Family, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 97

Northern Development, N.T., 1964-1967 (File) - Box 97

Press cuttings (Kelly)

N.R.M.A., 1952-1967 (File) - Box 97

Oaks Estate, 1951-1968 (File) - Box 97

O'Connor Progress Association, 1951-1959 (File) - Box 97

Office accommodation, 1963-1970 (File) - Box 97

Press cuttings

Old Age and Invalid Pensioners Association, 1952-1961 (File) - Box 97

"On the Line" - Fraser's weekly article for Sunday Post newspaper, 1968-1969 (File) - Box 97

Ordinances (File) - Box 97

Ordinances and regulations (File) - Box 98-99

Overseas Shipping Line. Press cuttings (File) - Box 98-99

Parks and Gardens, 1951-1967 (File) - Box 98-99

Press cuttings and personal cases

Parliament, 1967-1969 (File) - Box 98-99

Parliament House, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 99

Parliament House - Site for proposed new and permanent Parliament House, 1968- (File) - Box 99

Parliament House and Canberra Visits, 1962- (File) - Box 99

(i.e. organized tours of...)

Petrol prices, petrol tax, 1962- (File) - Box 99

Press cuttings, questions in House (File) - Box 99

Poker machines, 1964- (File) - Box 99

Police, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 99

Press cuttings plus personal cases (File) - Box 99

Political, 1965 (File) - Box 101

Population of Canberra, 1962- (File) - Box 102

Postal, 1953-1969 (File) - Box 103

Potato marketing (File) - Box 103

Poultry Club, 1952-1962 (File) - Box 103

Pre-school centres, 1952-1969 (File) - Box 103

President Giuseppe Saragat's visit, September, 1967 (File) - Box 103

President Johnson's visit, October, 1967 (File) - Box 104

Press Statements, 1959-1967 (File) - Box 104

Prices, 1954-1968 (File) - Box 105

Printing Committee, 1967 (File) - Box 105

Privileges Committee (File) - Box 105

Prominent Canberra Personalities "Wednesday Profile"-C. Times, 1968-1969 (File) - Box 105

Public forum, 1967 (File) - Box 105

Civil liberties, 1969 (File) - Box 105

Public Service, 1954-1970 (File) - Box 106

Questions on Notice, 1951-1970 (File) - Box 107

Questions without notice, 1951-1970 (File) - Box 107

Answers & Press Cuttings

Radio and television, 1951- (File) - Box 108

Radio club, 1951-1967 (File) - Box 108

Railways, 1952-1968 (File) - Box 108

Regulations (File) - Box 108

Repatriation, 1956-1970 (File) - Box 109

Restrictive Trade Practices, 1963 (File) - Box 110

Press cuttings, acts, bills

Retail trade, 1963-1969 (File) - Box 110

Return of rifles One personal case. (File) - Box 110

Revaluation, land rents and rates, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 110

Riverina By-Election, February, 1965 (File) - Box 110

Rhodesia - 2 books (File) - Box 110

Road tax, 1951-1968 (File) - Box 110

Royal and V.I.P. Visits (File) - Box 111

Royalla - Williamsdale, 1951- (File) - Box 111

Rural leases, 1957-1969 (File) - Box 111

S.P.C.A., 1953-1967 (File) - Box 111

S.P. Betting, T.A.B. (File) - Box 112

Salary Reclassification of Parliamentary staff, 1964-1967 (File) - Box 112

Sand and gravel operations, 1963- (File) - Box 112

Schriener, Karl (File) - Box 112

Seat Belts, 1962-1968 (File) - Box 112

Secretary/Typist, 1957- (File) - Box 112

Senate campaign, 1964 (File) - Box 112

Senate elections, 1967 (File) - Box 112

Senate representation for the A.C.T. and N.T. and division of A.C.T. Electorate (File) - Box 112

Sewerage, 1966-1969 (File) - Box 113

Social Services, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 114

South Coast, 1961-1966 (File) - Box 114

Space tracking stations, telescopes etc., 1963-1968 (File) - Box 115

Speakers notes (File) - Box 115

Speeches, 1952-1969 (File) - Box 115

Speeches and questions, 1960 (File) - Box 116

Chifley's last speech, + Speeches 1966-1969 for functions (File) - Box 116

Sport, 1966 (File) - Box 116

Sports Clubs, 1954-1968 (File) - Box 117

Sports File, 1964-1965 (File) - Box 117

Stamp duties, 1965- (File) - Box 118

Steel distribution, + Stevenage, England 2 booklets, 1962 (File) - Box 119

Street (File) - Box 119

Stock Exchange, 1965-1968 (File) - Box 119

Street lighting, 1961-1969 (File) - Box 119

Streetworks, 1951-1960 (File) - Box 119

Streetworks, 1961-1970 (File) - Box 119

Strata titles, 1963-1970 (File) - Box 120

Sunday films, 1963-1965 (File) - Box 120

Superannuation, 1951-1969 (File) - Box 121

Swimming, 1962-1968 (File) - Box 121

T.A.B., 1963-1970 (File) - Box 121

Taxation, 1956-1970 (File) - Box 122

Income, sales, etc.

Taxis and Hire cars, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 122

Teachers college, 1961-1968 (File) - Box 122

Technical college, 1955-1970 (File) - Box 123

Telephone charges, 1964-1968 (File) - Box 123

Telephones, 1953-1970 (File) - Box 123

Tharwa, 1951- (File) - Box 124

Third Party Insurance, 1962-1968 (File) - Box 124

Tidbinbilla, 1951-1966 (File) - Box 124

Tourist facilities, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 124

Trade unions, 1957-1959 (File) - Box 125

Refer to Industrial (Box 66)

Trades Hall, 1962- (File) - Box 125

Traffic control and road safety, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 126

Traffic lights, 1962-1970 (File) - Box 127

Transfer fees on land, 1962- (File) - Box 127

Turner Progress and Welfare Ass., 1951-1963 (File) - Box 127

U.K. Government Canberra Jubilee Gift, (carillon on Aspen Island), 1963-1970 (File) - Box 127

Uriarra, 1950-1968 (File) - Box 127

Vernon Report, 1965-1966 (File) - Box 127

Press cuttings

Veterinary, 1963-1965 (File) - Box 127

Vietnam - booklets, pamphlets + monograph (File) - Box 127

"Viewpoint" broadcasts, 1957- (File) - Box 128

Viscount Airliner Crash, Botany Bay, November, 1961 (File) - Box 129

"Voters Voice" cuttings from Canberra Times (File) - Box 129

Voting rights, 1959 (File) - Box 129

War Service Homes, 1951- (File) - Box 129

War Service Homes - land settlement and closer settlement in A.C.T., 1951-1953 (File) - Box 129

Water, 1968-1969 (File) - Box 130

Water charges, 1959-1965 (File) - Box 130

Water supply, 1961-1967 (File) - Box 130

Weetangera, 1966-1969 (File) - Box 131

Westlake, 1950-1961 (File) - Box 131

Wine, 1962-1967 (File) - Box 131

Womens Bowling Club, 1953-1959 (File) - Box 131

"Women's View", 1965-1966 (File) - Box 131

Ann Dalgarno's articles

Wool, 1965-1969 (File) - Box 131

Workers Compensation, 1954-1970 (File) - Box 131

Works Tenders, 1954-1970 (File) - Box 131

Wreck Bay, 1969-1970 (File) - Box 132

Wright A.E. (File) - Box 132

Yarralumla Baby Health Centre, 1952 (File) - Box 132

Yarralumla Progress Association, 1952-1954 (File) - Box 132

Yarralumla Shire Council (File) - Box 132

Series 2. Canberra, 1946-1951 - Box 133

Jim Fraser came to Canberra in 1946 after discharge from Army service and joined the Department of Information as a journalist. In February 1948 as an A1 Grade journalist he was appointed Press Secretary to Senator Nicholas McKenna, Minister for Health and Social Services. After the defeat of the Labor Government in 1949 Fraser remained on McKenna's staff as his private secretary. This series contains speeches and articles written by Fraser during this period on behalf of Senator McKenna.

There is also a series of articles entitled "Arts in Australia" (1947) and a number of biographical sketches of parliamentarians and others/1946-1947).

Series 3. Pre-Selection Ballots, 1968, 1969 - Box 134

Jim Fraser was challenged in 1968 in a Pre-selection ballot to choose the ALP Candidate to contest the A.C.T. Seat in the House of Representatives. His opponent was local party member and president of the North Canberra branch, Gordon Walsh whose supporters consisted largely of University students and staff members who mounted a formidable campaign. Walsh won the ballot by two votes.

Unprecedented support for Jim Fraser erupted within the A.C.T. for their member whom they regarded variously as Mayor, Ombudsmen, friend and confidant and Fraser was urged to stand as an Independent. His support within Canberra branches soon manifested itself, particularly within his own Canberra South and a protest was made by them to the New South Wales Executive of the Party. After investigation, the Ballot of October 1968 was declared to be invalid and a new ballot was ordered. This was won by Jim Fraser in March 1969.

The series contains Jim Fraser's A.L.P. membership tickets (1948-1970), the large number of letters and telegrams received after the 1968 ballot; the petition entitled "A vote of confidence in Mr J.R. Fraser MHR as Member for the A.C.T. by the citizens of Canberra" signed by 8906 constituents; and press cuttings.

Series 4. General Election, 1969 - Box 134-135

Jim Fraser's vote in the general election of 1969 was a record of 67.75%. This small series consists of congratulatory messages received by Fraser after the election, his "viewpoint" broadcasts of 5 November 1969 and 30 January 1970; his letter to Peter Nixon, Minister for the Interior dated 10 November 1969 requesting additional secretarial assistance and both Prime Minister Gorton and Nixon's replies. Also included in this series are press cuttings relating to the 1969 general election and to events during the early months of 1970.

Series 5. Tributes After Death, 1970 - Box 136-137

Jim Fraser died in Canberra Community Hospital on 1 April 1970 following a short illness. He was accorded a State Funeral on 3 April at the Presbyterian Church of St Andrew in Forrest. Thousands of mourners listened to the service from the church grounds and many more lined the route to Canberra Cemetery.

The series contains the Order of service for the funeral, six books, containing names of those who attended, a vast number of sympathy cards, and press cuttings. The Oral History collection contains recordings of Jim Fraser's funeral service at St. Andrews.


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