Papers of Andrew Fisher, 1885-1983. 1885-1983.

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Papers of Andrew Fisher, 1885-1983. 1885-1983.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/221167809

The collection includes correspondence on family and official matters, departmental minutes and administrative papers, press cuttings, photographs, personal documents, and books and pamphlets. Much of this material document Fisher's political career, especially his terms as Australia's Prime Minister (1908-1909, 1910-1913, 1914-1915), and his work as High Commissioner in London (1915-1921). The correspondents include George Ryland, Matthew Reid, W. Demaine, J.C. Watson, Frank Tudor, D.C. McGrath, James Page, Albert Gardiner, W.G. Higgs, Josiah Thomas, Sir George Pearce, Keith A. Murdoch, W.M. Hughes, Sir George Reid, Colonel Anderson and General Birdwood. One folder of material relates to social engagements and other activities of Fisher's daughter, Margaret Fisher.

2.24 m. (14 boxes) + 8 fol. boxes and 5 map fol. items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7028058

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Fisher, Andrew, 1862-1928

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Born in Scotland. Arrived in Australia in 1885, was active in the Amalgamated Miners Union, represented Gympie in State Parliament 1893-1896 and 1899-1901. Held federal seat of Wide Bay 1901-1915 and was 3 times Australia's Prime Minister, 1908-1909, 1910-1913, and 1914-1915. From the description of Papers of Andrew Fisher [manuscript]. 1912. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225809932 Prime Minister of Australia in 1908-1909, 1910-1913 and 1914-1915. Fisher resigne...

Fisher, Margaret, 1904-1988

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Miss Fisher is the daughter of Andrew Fisher, Prime Minister of Australia 1908-1909, 1910-1913 and 1914-1915. From the description of Letters [manuscript]. 1963 Feb.-1963 June. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223022206 ...