Summary heading

Sir Earle Page Papers.

Function and purpose

 This series mainly consists of typescript copies of speeches given by Sir Earle Page between January 1947 and December 1961. Some press statements and Hansard offprints of speeches Page made in the House of Representatives are included. Apart from the latter, most of the remaining speeches were given to educational institutions, community organisations, agricultural shows, hospitals, professional associations, conferences and conventions, both in his electorate of Cowper (NSW) and more widely, and to Country Party meetings. Subjects covered include development in Northern New South Wales, Clarence River hydro-electricity scheme, New State Movement, University of New England, legislation before Parliament, National Health Scheme, British Empire, visits, elections, water conservation, flood protection, Country Party etc.

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Language of material

Physical characteristics

  Typescript speeches in spring back folders. A label pasted on the front cover of most folders carries the title ‘Speeches by Sir Earle Page’.

System of arrangement and control

  The speeches are arranged chronologically in a series of folders which have been numbered [1] to [19] by National Archives. A contents list can be found at the front of each folder.

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Finding aids

Access conditions

30-year rule applies.

Series history

Provenance

Immediate source of acquisition

Custodial history

 Received by National Archives 13 February 2003.

Quantity in agency custody

Disposal history

Publication note

Additional information

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