Guide to the Ephemera relating to the 1974 Australian federal election campaign
FC13.1974
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Created: August 2025
Collection Summary
- Title
- Ephemera relating to the 1974 Australian federal election campaign
- Date Range
- 1974
- Collection Number
- FC13.1974
- Extent
- 1 collection
- Language of Materials
- English
- Repository
- Printed Collections
Introduction
Scope and Contents
This collection covers ephemera produced for the Australian federal election campaign of 1974. The collection covers mainly printed materials issued by the parties, independents, and lobby groups for both Houses of Parliament. The range of ephemera includes leaflets, flyers, pamphlets, cards, letters, stickers and envelopes.
Related Materials
For the entire Australian federal election ephemera collection held by the National Library see the following: Ephemera relating to the Australian federal election campaigns.
Cultural Sensitivity Advisory Notice:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this collection contains images and names of deceased persons.
Item Descriptions
Class 1974. Federal election campaign, 18 May 1974
Series. House of Representatives
Bungey, Mel, Liberal, Division of Canning, WA, 1974 (File)
Burman, Denis, Liberal, Division of Grey, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again. vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/145) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Senate Candidates match 1974. Flyer encouraging the electors of Grey to vote for Denis Burman, and for Liberal Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Hedley (Grant) Chapman. A section on the referendum encourages electors to vote "no" to all questions.
Cairns, Kevin, Liberal, Division of Lilley, QLD, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE LIBERAL IN LILLEY, c. 1974 (Items 1974/2) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote card encouraging the electors of Lilley to vote for Kevin Cairns for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, places Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Cameron, Clyde R. (Clyde Robert), Labor, Division of Hindmarsh, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for HINDMARSH, c. 1974 (Items 1974/3) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Hindmarsh to vote for Clyde Cameron for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, places Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Cameron, Donald Milner, Liberal, Division of Griffith, QLD, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE CARD, c. 1974 (Item 1974/4) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents:How to vote card encouraging the electors of Griffith to vote for Donald Cameron for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, placing Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions.
Dewhurst, Peter, Labor, Division of Wakefield, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for WAKEFIELD, c. 1974 (Items 1974/6) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Wakefield to vote for Peter Dewhurst for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Doyle, Frank, Labor, Division of Lilley, QLD, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE A.L.P., c. 1974 (Item 1974/7) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote flyer encouraging the electors of Lilley to vote for Frank Doyle for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, with Bertie Milliner as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions.
Fairbairn, David, Liberal, Division of Farrer, NSW, 1974 (File)
[Notice on Parliament of Australia, House of Representatives letterhead], 24 April 1974 (Items 1974/9) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
2 pages.
Notice of David Fairbairn's upcoming engagements. Engagements include: Election campaign opening, 1 May 1974, at the Wesley Hall, Johnston Street, Wagga; Liberal Party campaign opening, 30 April 1974 in Sydney; a liberal Party dinner in Wagga, 29 April 1974 tendered to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Reginald Withers, and an address at a meeting in Albury with NSW Senate candidate Dr. Peter Baume. 2 copies.
Fitzpatrick, John, Labor, Division of Darling, NSW, 1974 (File)
CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (Simultaneous Elections) 1974, c. 1974 (Item 1974/11) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 document (2 pages).
Copy of material by John Fitzpatrick, Australian Labor Party candidate for the Darling Electorate encouraging a YES vote in the Referendum for the proposal to alter the Australian Constitution regarding Simultaneous Elections.
CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (Democratic Elections) 1974, c. 1974 (Item 1974/12) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 document (2 pages).
Copy of material by John Fitzpatrick, Australian Labor Party candidate for the Darling Electorate encouraging a YES vote in the Referendum for the proposal to alter the Australian Constitution regarding Democratic Elections.
CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (Mode of Altering the Constitution) 1974, c. 1974 (Item 1974/13) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 document (1 page).
Copy of material by John Fitzpatrick, Australian Labor Party candidate for the Darling Electorate encouraging a YES vote in the Referendum for the proposal to alter the Australian Constitution in regarding the Mode of Altering the Constitution.
CONSTITUTION ALTERATION (Local Government Bodies) 1974, c. 1974 (Item 1974/14) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 document (3 pages).
Copy of material by John Fitzpatrick, Australian Labor Party candidate for the Darling Electorate encouraging a YES vote in the Referendum for the proposal to alter the Australian Constitution regarding (Local Government Bodies.
[Copy of speech by John Fitzpatrick], c. 1974 (Item 1974/15) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 document (3 pages).
Copy of speech encouraging the electors of Darling to carefully follow Labor's how to vote card for the Senate, vote yes to all referendum questions and to vote for John Fitzpatrick for the House of Representatives.
Forbes, A. J. (Alexander James), Liberal, Division of Barker, SA, 1974 (File)
BARKER POLL DECLARATION, 31 May 1974 (Item 1974/16) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from unknown paper, article discussing the result of the poll in favour of Dr. A. J. (Jim) Forbes.
Think again. vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/146) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Flyer encouraging the electors of Barker to vote for A. J. (Jim) Forbes, and for Liberal Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Hedley (Grant) Chapman. A section on the referendum encourages electors to vote "no" to all questions.
Garland, R. V. (Ransley Victor), Liberal, Division of Curtin, WA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE LIBERAL, c. 1974 (Item 1974/17) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 card.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Curtin to vote for Victor Garland for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 29 Victorian Senate candidates, with Reginald Withers as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions.
Giles, Geoffrey, Liberal, Division of Angas, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again. vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/147) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Senate Candidates match 1974. Flyer encouraging the electors of Angas to vote for Geoffrey Giles, and for Liberal Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Hedley (Grant) Chapman. A section on the referendum encourages electors to vote "no" to all questions.
Grassby, A. J. (Albert Jaime), Labor, Division of Riverina, NSW, 1974 (File)
ARE YOU CONFUSED TOO?, 17 May 1974 (Item 1974/18) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, advertisement encouraging the electors of Riverina electorate to vote for Albert (Al) Grassby.
[2 newspaper advertisements from Pastoral times], 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/19) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping of 2 advertisements from Pastoral times: advertisement by The Immigration Control Association aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby; advertisement inviting the electors of Riverina to a Country Party Monster Rally at Red Cross Hall, Deniliquin. Speakers included Mr. Mac Holten MHR., John Sullivan, House of Representatives candidate, and Don Scott, Senate candidate.
EDITORIAL, 17 May 1974 (Item 1974/20) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, editorial piece on Albert (Al) Grassby. Claims Grassby is upset with the management of the Pastoral times for their actions of publishing certain advertisements, likely referring to advertisements by The Immigration Control Association.
[2 newspaper advertisements from Pastoral times], 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/21) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping of 2 advertisements in Pastoral times from The Immigration Control Association, aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby: "Asia has a "Brown & Yellow Asia" Policy Africa has a "Black Africa" Policy What's wrong with a "White Australia" Policy? GRASSBY?"; "If you want an Asian (or African) Neighbour Vote Labor and leave it to Grassby."
[2 newspaper advertisements from Pastoral times], 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/22) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping of 2 advertisements Pastoral times. Advertisement by The Immigration Control Association aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby: "For your children's sake stop coloured immigration." Also includes an advertisement encouraging the electors of Riverina to vote for John Sullivan of the Country Party and Donald Mackay of the Liberal Party.
Asia has a "Brown & Yellow Asia" Policy Africa has a "Black Africa" Policy What's wrong with a "White Australia" Policy? GRASSBY?, 14 May 1974 (Item 1974/23) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times. Advertisement by The Immigration Control Association aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby.
"Drown in the Riverina" (by a farmers wife), 17 May 1974 (Item 1974/24) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, song lyrics that are anti Albert (Al) Grassby and the Whitlam Government. A sequel to the song Down in the Riverina, by Jade Hurley at the Canberra Yacht Club.
THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/25) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, advertisement encouraging the electors of Riverina electorate to vote for Albert (Al) Grassby.
AN INVITATION To meet Al. Grassby M.H.R. for Riverina, Minister for Immigration, 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/26) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, advertisement inviting the electors of Riverina electorate to meet Albert (Al) Grassby at the Campaign Opening at Deniliquin Town Hall on 13 May 1974.
[Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times], 14 May 1974 (Item 1974/27) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times. Advertisement by The Immigration Control Association aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby: For your children's sake stop coloured immigration. Also includes an article by the Country Party stating that they are in no way associated with the Immigration Control Association.
DON'T BE MISLED…., 14 May 1974 (Item 1974/28) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, article aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby.
Grassby grilled on bounty issue, 14 May 1974 (Item 1974/29) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times, article critical of Albert (Al) Grassby for his superphosphate bounty attitude.
Multi-coloured immigration is the only mistake a Government can make which can never be rectified, 14 May 1974 (Item 1974/30) - Box 165
Physical Description Note
1 newspaper clipping.
Newspaper clipping from Pastoral times. Advertisement by The Immigration Control Association aiming to deter electors from voting for Albert (Al) Grassby.
Gun, Richard T, Labor, Division of Kingston, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for KINGSTON, c. 1974 (Items 1974/31) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Kingston to vote for Richard Gun for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Hennessy, James, Labor, Division of Barker, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for BARKER, c. 1974 (Items 1974/32) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Barker to vote for James Hennessy for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Hinson, Clarence, Liberal, Division of Port Adelaide, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again. vote LCL and return the L, c. 1974 (Item 1974/33) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 card.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Port Adelaide to vote for Clarence Hinson, and for Liberal-Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Headley (Grant) Chapman.
Hurford, Chris, Labor, Division of Adelaide, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for ADELAIDE, c. 1974 (Items 1974/35) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Adelaide to vote for Chris Hurford for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Jacobi, Ralph, Labor, Division of Hawker, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for HAWKER, c. 1974 (Items 1974/36) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Hawker to vote for Ralph Jacobi for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Jones, Clem, Labor, Division of Griffith, QLD, 1974 (File)
CLEM JONES for GRIFFITH, c. 1974 (Item 1974/37) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of Griffith to vote for Clem Jones. Discusses rates.
HOW TO VOTE A.L.P., c. 1974 (Item 1974/38) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote flyer encouraging the electors of Griffith to vote for Clem Jones for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, with Bertie Milliner as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions.
Lamb, Tony, Labor, Division of La Trobe, VIC, 1974 (File)
DETAILS OF SOME OF THE FUNDS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT THAT HAVE COME INTO THE HEALESVILLE AND UPPER YARRA SHIRES, c. 1974 (Item 1974/39) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of La Trobe to vote for Tony Lamb. Discusses Government spending and the benefits to the people of the La Trobe electorate.
[Letter on Parliament of Australia House of Representatives, Tony Lamb Letterhead], c. 1974 (Item 1974/40) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Letter to recently registered electors of La Trobe electorate, introducing Tony Lamb as their current member of Parliament and offering his services.
MacDonald, Iris, Liberal, Division of Hindmarsh, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again. Vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/143) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Flyer encouraging the electors of Hindmarsh to vote for Iris MacDonald, and for Liberal Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Hedley (Grant) Chapman. A section on the referendum encourages electors to vote "no" to all questions.
Maguire, Graham Ross, Labor, Division of Sturt, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for STURT, c. 1974 (Items 1974/42) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Sturt to vote for Graham Maguire for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Mattress, Dorothy, Division of Canberra, ACT, 1974 (File)
The Country Party... WORKS FOR YOU All the Time, c. 1974 (Item 1974/43) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining a number of Country Party and government achievements Federally and in New South Wales.
McVeigh, D. T. (Daniel Thomas), Country Party, Division of Darling Downs, QLD, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE NATIONAL PARTY FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, c. 1974 (Items 1974/46) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Darling Downs to vote for Daniel Thomas McVeigh for the House of Representatives. 2 copies.
Let's keep Darling Downs moving with TOM McVEIGH & DOUG ANTHONY, c. 1974 (Items 1974/47) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Flyer encouraging the electors of Darling Downs to vote for Daniel Thomas (Tom) McVeigh. 2 copies.
PRESS RELEASE, c. 1974 (Item 1974/48) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 press release (4 pages)
Press release outlining the topics discussed by the candidate for Darling Downs Daniel Thomas (Tom) McVeigh at an election meeting in Oakey.
HOW TO VOTE for the NATIONAL PARTY, c. 1974 (Items 1974/49) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote flyer encouraging the electors of Darling Downs to vote for Daniel Thomas (Tom) McVeigh for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, places Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
HOW TO VOTE LIBERAL NATIONAL PARTY - THE SNEDDEN-ANTHONY TEAM / DARLING DOWNS - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, c. 1974 (Items 1974/50) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote card encouraging the electors of Darling Downs to vote for Daniel Thomas (Tom) McVeigh for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, places Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
[Letter from the Darling Downs Liberal-National (Country) Party Campaign Committee], c. 1974 (Items 1974/51) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 letters .
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: Letter from the Darling Downs Liberal-National (Country) Party Campaign Committee outlining the postal vote option an enclosing an application form for a postal vote.
How to vote card on the reverse, encouraging the electors of Darling Downs to vote for Daniel Thomas (Tom) McVeigh for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, places Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum, questions.
2 copies.
Nicholls, Martin, Labor, Division of Bonython, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for BONYTHON, c. 1974 (Items 1974/53) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Bonython to vote for Martin Nicholls for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Postle, Albert, Country Party, Division of Lilley, QLD, 1974 (File)
Doug Anthony needs Gordon Postle in Canberra, c. 1974 (Item 1974/54) - Box 166
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of Lilley to vote for Albert (Gordon) Postle.
HOW TO VOTE for the NATIONAL PARTY, c. 1974 (Item 1974/55) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote flyer encouraging the electors of Lilley to vote for Albert (Gordon) Postle for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, places Ian Wood as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions.
Smith, Beth, Australia Party, Division of Griffith, QLD, 1974 (File)
put AUSTRALIA before PARTY, c. 1974 (Item 1974/58) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote card encouraging the electors of Griffith to vote for Beth Smith for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 25 Queensland Senate candidates, placing Robert Wensley as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions.
Thiel, Adolf, Labor, Division of Angas, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for ANGAS, c. 1974 (Items 1974/61) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Angas to vote for Adolf Thiel for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Tonkin, Peter, Liberal, Division of Kingston, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again. Vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/144) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 card.
Flyer encouraging the electors of Kingston to vote for Peter Tonkin, and for Liberal Country League Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Hedley (Grant) Chapman. A section on the referendum encourages electors to vote "no" to all questions.
Trainer, John, Labor, Division of Boothby, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for BOOTHBY, c. 1974 (Item 1974/63) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 card.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Boothby to vote for John Trainer for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions.
[Letter from John Trainer], c. 1974 (Items 1974/64) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 letters.
Letter from John Trainer to members who assisted in the 1974 Federal Election Campaign in Boothby. 2 copies.
NOTE FOR POLLING BOOTH ATTENDANTS:-, c. 1974 (Items 1974/65) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents.
Document with instructions for Labor Party polling booth attendants and scrutineers in the Boothby Division, from John Trainer. 2 copies.
1974 CAMPAIGN / BOOTHBY / ALP CANDIDATE JOHN TRAINER, c. 1974 (Items 1974/66) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents.
Results recording template for Labor Party Scrutineers in the Division of Boothby. 2 copies.
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH / ROSTER, c. 1974 (Items 1974/67) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents.
Roster template used by the Campaign Office of John Trainer. 2 copies.
AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY - S.A. BRANCH / POLLING BOOTH ROSTER, c. 1974 (Items 1974/68) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents.
Roster template used by the Campaign Office of John Trainer. 2 copies.
DECLARATION OF THE POLL, 31 May 1974 (Items 1974/69) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents (3 pages each).
Copy of post election speech by Labor Party Candidate John Trainer. 2 copies.
[Greek language letter from John Trainer], 10 May 1974 (Items 1974/70) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 letters.
Letter to electors of Boothby from John Trainer. Text in Greek. 2 copies.
[Letter from John Trainer], c. 1974 (Items 1974/71) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 letters.
Letter of thanks on behalf of the Boothby Campaign Committee to those who assisted in the 1974 Federal Election Campaign in Boothby. 2 copies.
[Italian language letter from John Trainer], 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/72) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Letter to electors of Boothby from John Trainer. Text in Italian.
OUTLINE OF SPEECH GIVEN TO AN AUDIENCE OF APPROX. 100 AT A PUBLIC MEETING IN BELAIR COMMUNITY HALL, 8pm Friday May 10th 1974, c. 1974 (Item 1974/73) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 documents (2 pages each).
Outline of speech given at a Public Meeting in Belair Community Hall, 10 May 1974. The main speaker was Senate Candidate Neal Blewett, followed by John Trainer, House of Representatives candidate for Boothby. Documentation supplied with campaign material of John Trainer. 2 copies.
Wallis, Laurie, Labor, Division of Grey, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for GREY, c. 1974 (Items 1974/74) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Grey to vote for Laurie Wallis for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Wilson, Ian, Liberal, Division of Sturt, SA, 1974 (File)
Confused about voting procedures on May 18th? I don't blame you!, May, 1974 (Item 1974/138) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Mailer encouring electors to vote for Ian Wilson, explaining the voting process.
What you should know about the Federal Elections, c. 1974 (Item 1974/139) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer encouraging electors in the Federal Division of Sturt, State Subdivision of Gilles East, to vote for Ian Wilson. The flyer outlines important how-to-vote information.
Think again. Vote LCL and return the Liberals, c. 1974 (Item 1974/140) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 sheet.
How to vote card enouraging electors to vote for Ian Wilson for the House of Representatives and Senate candidates: Condor Laucke, Harold Young, Gordon Davidson, Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner, and Grant Chapman.
Young, Mick, Labor, Division of Port Adelaide, SA, 1974 (File)
HOW TO VOTE for the AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candidate for PORT ADELAIDE, c. 1974 (Items 1974/75) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
How to vote card encouraging the electors of Port Adelaide to vote for Mick Young for the House of Representatives. Includes how to vote for the Senate, with order of preference for all 38 South Australian Senate candidates, placing Reginald Bishop as first preference. Also encourages electors to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Series. Senate
Allen, Dianne, Independent, NSW, 1974 (File)
[Letter and sample ballot papers distributed by Dianne Allen], c. 1974 (Item 1974/76) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter, 3 sheet ballot paper.
Letter from Dianne Allen with sample ballot papers, encouraging the reader to vote carefully and providing guidance on how to complete the ballot paper. 1 letter plus 3 sheet ballot paper.
[Letter from Dianne Allen], c. 1974 (Item 1974/77) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Letter from Dianne Allen, encouraging the reader to vote carefully and providing guidance on how to complete the ballot paper.
[Letter from Dianne Allen on Allen Independent letterhead], 2 May 1974 (Item 1974/78) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Copy of letter from Dianne Allen sent to Men's Service Clubs, indicating that she would like to arrange an opportunity to speak with their organisation. Includes a list of topics she is prepared to speak on.
[Letter from Dianne Allen on Allen Independent letterhead], c. 1974 (Item 1974/79) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Copy of letter from Dianne Allen sent to Women's Organisations, indicating that she would like to arrange an opportunity to speak with their organisation. Includes a list of topics she is prepared to speak on.
[Letter from Dianne Allen on Allen Independent letterhead], c. 1974 (Item 1974/80) - Box 167
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Copy of letter from Dianne Allen sent to P&C organisations, Primary and Secondary Schools, indicating that she would like to arrange an opportunity to speak with their organisation. Includes a list of topics she is prepared to speak on.
[Letter from Dianne Allen on Allen Independent letterhead], c. 1974 (Item 1974/81) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 letter.
Copy of letter from Dianne Allen sent to Congregations of Churches, indicating that she would like to arrange an opportunity to speak with their organisation. Includes a list of topics she is prepared to speak on.
Casimaty, Bill, Country, TAS, 1974 (File)
PRESS RELEASE / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY / CASIMATY ATTACKS TASMANIA'S RURAL POSITION OUTLINES COUNTRY PARTY POLICY FOR THE TASMANIAN RURAL INDUSTRY, 7 May 1974 (Item 1974/82) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate.
PRESS RELEASE / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY, 29 April 1974 (Item 1974/83) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate. Includes statements from the Deputy Leader of the Australian Country Party Ian Sinclair, and Senate Candidate Bill Casimaty.
[Press release on The Australian Country Party letterhead], 13 May 1974 (Item 1974/84) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate. Discusses shipping.
PRESS RELEASE / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY / THE COUNTRY PARTY SENATE CANDIDATE, MR BILL CASIMATY, TODAY ATTACKED LABOUR'S ADVERTISING POLICY IN TASMANIA, c. 1974 (Item 1974/85) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate. Discusses Labor's advertising policy.
PRESS RELEASE / AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY / CASIMATY ATTACKS TASMANIAN AIRPORT FACILITIES OUTLINES COUNTRY PARTY POLICY ON AIRPORT FACILITIES, 7 May 1974 (Item 1974/86) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate. Discusses Tasmanian airport facilities.
PRESS RELEASE / SPECIAL STATEMENT BY AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY SENATE CANDIDATE MR. BILL CASIMATY, 1 May 1974 (Items 1974/87) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
2 press releases.
Copy of press release announcing Country Party preferences for the Senate elections. 2 copies.
PRESS RELEASE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY, 13 May 1974 (Item 1974/88) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release announcing the Tasmanian visit of The Hon. R. McN. (Mac) Holten, M.H.R., Country Party Member for Indi. The press release formed part of Bill Casimaty's campaign.
PRESS RELEASE, 30 April 1974 (Item 1974/89) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release on women's issues, includes statements form Rosalie Hine, the Country Party's third member of the Senate team. The press release formed part of Bill Casimaty's campaign.
PRESS RELEASE - 10th MAY 1974 AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY, 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/90) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Copy of press release encouraging Tasmanian electors to vote for Bill Casimaty for the Senate. Discusses shipping.
PRESS RELEASE, 29 April 1974 (Item 1974/91) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release declaring the launch of the Tasmanian Campaign as the start of a busy three weeks for Australian country Party Candidates Bill Casimaty, Ken Finney and Rosalie Hine. Highlights some upcoming engagements for Bill Casimaty in Launceston, Latrobe and Oatlands.
PRESS RELEASE AUSTRALIAN COUNTRY PARTY, c. 1974 (Item 1974/92) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Copy of press release on attempts to introduce socialism by the Whitlam Government, and inflation. Includes statements form Ken Finney, member of the Country Party Senate team. The press release formed part of Bill Casimaty's campaign.
PRESS RELEASE, 29 April 1974 (Item 1974/93) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Copy of press release stating that the Tasmanian Country Party would not contest the elections for the House of Representatives and would concentrate efforts on the Senate election. Australian Country Party Senate Candidates were: Bill Casimaty, Ken Finney and Rosalie Hine. The press release formed part of Bill Casimaty's campaign.
Liberal Country League Senate team, Liberal, Senate, SA, 1974 (File)
Think again! / Vote Liberal (L.C.L.), c. 1974 (Item 1974/95) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of South Australia to vote for Liberal-Country Senate candidates Condor Laucke; Harold Young; Gordon Davidson; Donald Jessop, Anthony Messner and Headley (Grant) Chapman. Also encourages the public to vote no to all 4 referendum questions.
Steele, John, Independent, SA, 1974 (File)
The United Christian Party, c. 1974 (Item 1974/97) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 document.
Copy of an address by Senate Candidate J.K. Steele at a public meeting in the Elizabeth Town Centre, Elizabeth South Australia, 9 May 1974. discusses protection for the future, family, jobs and property.
Series. Political Parties
Aboriginal Independent Party, 1974 (File)
FIRST ABORIGINAL POLITICAL PARTY FORMED, 3 May 1974 (Item 1974/98) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the names of people who have passed away.
Scope and contents: Press release draft copy discussing the formation of the Aboriginal Independent Party. Candidates Bruce McGuinness and Elizabeth Hoffman were nominated for the Senate.
FIRST ABORIGINAL POLITICAL PARTY FORMED, 06 May 1974 (Items 1974/99) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
2 press releases.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the names of people who have passed away.
Scope and contents: Press release discussing the formation of the Aboriginal Independent Party. Candidates Bruce McGuinness and Elizabeth Hoffman were nominated for the Senate. 2 copies
Press Release, 10 May 1974 (Item 1974/100) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the names of people who have passed away.
Scope and contents: Press release announcing that the musicians playing in the rock concert "Rock and Roll for Labor" would be donating the proceeds from the function to the Aboriginal Independent Party Candidate Bruce McGuiness. Groups included Daddy Cool, Billy Thorpe, Dingoes, Sky Hawks, Barry McCaskill and others.
AGENDA, 07 May 1974 (Item 1974/101) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the names of people who have passed away.
Scope and contents: Copy of the Agenda for a meeting . Speakers included: Geraldie Briggs, George Semergis, Elizabeth Hoffman and Bruce McGuiness, with special guest speaker John Newfong.
ABORIGINAL INDEPENDENT PARTY / Press Release:, 10 May 1974 (Items 1974/102) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
2 press releases.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the names of people who have passed away.
Scope and contents: Press release announcing that the musicians playing in the rock concert "Rock and Roll for Labor" would be donating the proceeds from the function to the Aboriginal Independent Party Candidate Bruce McGuiness. Groups included Daddy Cool, Billy Thorpe, Dingoes, Sky Hawkes, Barry McCaskill and others. 2 copies.
ELIZABETH HOFFMAN, 7 May 1974 (Item 1974/103) - Box 168
Physical Description Note
1 press release (2 pages).
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: Biography of Elizabeth Hoffman, Victorian Senate Candidate.
Australia Party, 1974 (File)
Australian Family Action Movement, 1974 (File)
AUSTRALIAN FAMILY ACTION MOVEMENT POLICY PRINCIPLES FOR THE FAMILY, c. 1974 (Item 1974/127) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet outlining the policy principles of the Australian Family Action Movement, a conservative Christian political pressure group. Frieda Brown, Frederick (Fred) Nile and Kenneth Harrison ran as Independent Senate Candidates.
MEMORANDUM, 30 April 1974 (Item 1974/128) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 flyer.
Flyer from the Reverend B.G. Judd, M.B.E., with an extract from the May 1974 issue of the Parish Paper of St Peters Anglican Church, East Sydney. Encourages electors to vote for Frieda Brown, Frederick (Fred) Nile and Kenneth Harrison for the Senate.
FAMILY POLICY SPEECH TONIGHT, c. 1974 (Item 1974/141) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 sheet.
Broadcast transpcript providing information about an upcoming policy speech to be delivered by the Australian Family Action Movement (FAM) Thursday May 2 at the Roseville Chase Community Hall, Babbage Road, Roseville.
Australian Labor Party, 1974 (File)
Four Questions for the people of New South Wales, c. 1974 (Items 1974/106) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging the electors of New South Wales to vote yes to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
Country Party of Australia, 1974 (File)
The party began as the Australian Country Party in 1920 at a federal level. In 1975, it adopted the name National Country Party, before taking the National Party name in 1982. Party material used a mix of names from the early 1970's.
VOTE NATIONAL PARTY Let's live like Australians, c. 1974 (Items 1974/109) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
Circular card/coaster encouraging electors to vote for the National Party. 2 copies.
VOTE NATIONAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA, c. 1974 (Items 1974/110) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
Circular card encouraging electors to vote for the National Party. 2 copies.
DOUG ANTHONY SAYS… VOTE NO AT THE MAY 18 REFERENDUM, c. 1974 (Items 1974/111) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 leaflets.
Leaflet encouraging electors to vote no to all 4 referendum questions. 2 copies.
POLLING DAY ARRANGEMENTS, c. 1974 (Items 1974/112) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 documents (5 pages each).
Copy of National Party of Australia (Queensland), polling day arrangements. Includes checklist of materials to be present at the polling booth, instructions for manning the polling booth and hints for booth workers. 2 copies.
POLLING BOOTHS, c. 1974 (Items 1974/113) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 documents (5 pages each).
Copy of polling booth instructions for the Darling Downs Electorate. Includes instructions to booth assistants and scrutineers. 2 copies.
NATIONAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA - QUEENSLAND, c. 1974 (Items 1974/114) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
6 pages.
Copy of booth manning sheet. 6 copies.
Democratic Labor Party, 1974 (File)
SENATE - HOW TO VOTE D.L.P., c. 1974 (Items 1974/117) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
3 cards.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: How to vote cards encouraging the electors of Queensland to vote for Democratic Labor Party Candidates Condon Byrne, Geoffrey Maule and John Williams for the Senate.
Liberal Party of Australia, 1974 (File)
The Price of Freedom, c. 1974 (Item 1974/118) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet seeking donations to support the Liberal Party in Casey.
Send for the Doctor, c. 1974 (Items 1974/119) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 cards.
Card encouraging electors to vote Liberal.
DEFENCE, c. 1974 (Items 1974/120) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 documents (6 pages each).
Copy of Liberal Party Federal Secretariat Speakers' Notes No.2/1974. Discusses Defence policy. 2 copies.
LIBERAL PARTY ACTION ON EDUCATION, c. 1974 (Item 1974/121) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 leaflet.
Leaflet discussing aspects of the education debate of 1973.
Bill Snedden invites you to Get to know Liberal Policies, c. 1974 (Items 1974/122) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
2 flyers.
Cultural sensitivity advisory notice: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this material contains the name of a person who has passed away.
Scope and contents: Flyer offering to send electors further information on Liberal Policies. Includes form to request information. Also includes how to vote details for Liberal voters in South East Queensland electorates. 2 copies.
LIBERAL PARTY OF AUSTRALIA (VICTORIAN DIVISION) PUBLIC MEETING HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIAL HALL BOX HILL, c. 1974 (Items 1974/123) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
4 pages.
Document containing the program of arrangements for a public meeting at the Box Hill High School Memorial Hall 3 May 1974. Includes a cover page and 3 attachments. Attachment A: Agenda, Attachment B: Platform Seating, and Attachment C: Detailed Arrangements.
ABSENT VOTES ONLY / [various] / HOW TO VOTE Liberal, c. 1974 (Item 1974/135) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 sheet.
Absentee how to vote cards for the electorates of MacArthur, Phillip, Berowra, and Darling, encouraging electors to vote for Liberal candidates: David Wood, John Cunningham, Harry Edwards, and William Thornton.
United Christian Party, 1974 (File)
The United Christian Party GENERAL PRESS STATEMENT, March 1974 (Item 1974/124) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 press statement.
Press statement from the United Christian Party written by Ian Robertson and John Steele, describing their mission to act politically as Christians without loyalty to any secular party.
The United Christian Party, c. 1974 (Item 1974/125) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 television transcript.
Text of a television message screened by ADS Channel 7 Adelaide 2:30 PM and 10:50 PM, Wednesday 15 May, 1974. Encouraging electors of South Australia to vote for United Christian Party Members John Steele and Violet Nash.
The United Christian Party, c. 1974 (Item 1974/126) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 television transcript.
Text of a television message screened by ADS Channel 7 Adelaide 2:30 PM and 10:50 PM, Wednesday 15 May, 1974. Encouraging electors of South Australia to vote for United Christian Party Members John Steele and Violet Nash.
Series. Lobby Groups
Australian Union of Students. South Australian Region, 1974 (File)
STUDENTS' CHOICE: who will represent you?, c. 1974 (Item 1974/129) - Box 169
Physical Description Note
1 photocopied page.
Copy of page from Empire Times, The Australian Union of Students (South Australian region) attempted to interview all candidates for House of Representatives seats in and around Adelaide, in order to make available to students more information on candidates than is generally available. Outlines the questions of relevance and interest to students that were asked of each candidate. Includes a list of interviewed candidates as well as the seat "classification".