Papers [manuscript]. 1878-1969.

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Papers [manuscript]. 1878-1969.

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The papers were assembled by Williams while researching for his book entitled: "From charity to teaching hospital: Ella Latham's presidency 1933-1954, the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne." The collection includes: 1. Correspondence, 1929-1955. Letters of Sir John and Lady Latham to Sir Thomas and Lady White. They contain family news and some comments on the social life in Melbourne and London. Also included is a letter by Douglas Galbraith to Lady White relating to his involvement in Rehabilitation Centres in Australia. 2. Cuttings relating to Sir John Latham's Career, 1934, 1940, 1969. 3. 11 black and white and sepia photographs of the Latham family. 4. Copies of marriage and birth certificateds of Latham and Tobin (Lady Latham's parents), 1878,1907-1923. 5. A copy of a broadcast address by Sir John Latham 29 June 1933. 6. Miscellaneous printed items containing Latham's addresses, speeches, reports and publication "Education and war."

10 cm. (6 folders)

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Williams, Howard E. (Howard Ernest), 1910-

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Dr Williams is an Honorary Consulting Physician at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne and an author. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1878-1969. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225742341 ...

Latham family

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Latham, Ella, 1878-1964

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White, Vera, 1891-1978

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Vera Deakin, youngest daughter of Alfred Deakin (1856-1919), married T.W. White (later Sir Thomas White) in 1920. Alfred had married Vera's mother, Elizabeth Deakin (1863-1934), known to everyone as Pattie, in 1882. Another Deakin daughter, Stella (1886-1976), married A.C.D. Rivett (later Sir David Rivett) in 1911. Alfred's sister, Catherine (Kate) (1850-1937), Vera and Stella's aunt, never married but lived with his family for many years. From the description of Letters from Stella,...

Latham, John, Sir, 1877-1964

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Politician. House of Representatives, 1922-1934; Deputy Leader of the Opposition, 1929-1931; Deputy Prime Minister, 1931-1934. Occupied portfolios of Attorney-General, Industry and External affairs. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. 1925-1946. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225851357 Born in Melbourne, Sir John was called to the Bar in 1904, taught at Melbourne University, and became a King's Counsel in 1922. He entered politics in 1922 as Progressive ...