Papers [manuscript].

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Papers [manuscript].

Correspondence 1912-1959; diaries 1916, 1940-1941, 1947; newspaper cuttings 1923-1934; journal articles by Bluett; maps including poster/plans for land subdivisions at Queanbeyan.

41 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7071375

Libraries Australia

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Bluett, W. P. (William Philip), 1871-1968.

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William Bluett was a pioneer settler of the Brindabella Mts. near Canberra. Before settling, he worked as a journalist with the Australian Star and the Sydney Morning Herald, and as a stock and station agent. Bluett was an early member of Bruxner's Progressive Party and worked in the Country Party as Secretary of the Southern Tablelands branch from 1919 to 1932. He was a prolific correspondent and exchanged many letters with Dame Mary Gilmore. William Bluett died, aged 97, in July 1968. ...