Guide to the Papers of David Smith

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MS 10738

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: July 2023

Collection Summary

Title
Papers of David Smith
Date Range
1998 - 1999
Collection Number
MS 10738
Extent
.06 metres (2 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Special Collections (Manuscripts)

Introduction

Content Description

This collection comprises material relating the 1999 referendum on an Australian republic, and includes background papers, correspondence and speeches.

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-vn8856407).

Conditions Governing Use

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn8856407).

Preferred Citation

Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item],Papers of David Smith, National Library of Australia, MS 10738, [class/series/file/item number(s)]'.

Finding Aid Source(s)

Please note: This finding aid contains descriptive information provided by donors, researchers and/or volunteers.

Biographical / Historical

Sir David Smith (9 August 1933 – 15 August 2022) was a public servant and the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia between 1973 and 1990, serving Sir Paul Hasluck, Sir John Kerr, Sir Zelman Cowen, Sir Ninian Stephen and Bill Hayden. Smith was known for his support of constitutional monarchy in Australia.

Item Descriptions

Class MS 10738. Consignment received 2023, 1998 - 1999

0.06 metres,

Sir David Smith was a public servant and the Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia between 1973 and 1990. Smith is most famously known for his role in the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and his admiration and advocacy for the monarchy in Australia. This collection comprises material relating to advocacy against the 1999 referendum on Australian republic. It includes background papers, correspondence and speeches.

Material relating to advocacy against the 1999 referendum on Australian republic, 1998 - 1999 (File 1) - Box Shared

It includes background papers, correspondence and speeches.

Material relating to advocacy against the 1999 referendum on Australian republic, 1998 - 1999 (File 2) - Box Shared

It includes background papers, correspondence and speeches.


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