Papers. 1912-1992.

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Papers. 1912-1992.

Papers documenting most aspects of White's distinguished career, including material relating to: the Australian Flying Corps, 1919-40; 6th Battalion (Royal Melbourne Regiment) 1912-31; Member for Balaclava, 1924-53; Minister for Trade and Customs, 1933-38; RAAF and RAF service, 1919-56; Minister for Air and Civil Aviation, 1949-51; Australian High Commissioner in London, 1951-56; writings, 1928-56; Australian Aero Club and civil aviation, 1920-88; Melbourne Legacy Club, 1924-57; Royal Flying Doctor Service, 1927-83; British Empire Service League, 1953-57; Royal Empire Society, 1938-58. The collection includes diaries, photographs, reports, broadcasts, speeches, cutting books, official correspondence, letters from family and friends, together with ephemeral items such as brochures, invitations and programs. An addition of 8 boxes has been received and is unavailable until processed.

5.32 m. (37 boxes) + 2 folio boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7073130

Libraries Australia

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Australia. Royal Australian Air Force

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Australian Aero Club.

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Royal Life Saving Society Australia

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White, T. W. (Thomas Walter), Sir, 1888-1957

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Pilot, politician, diplomat and writer. White served as Minister for Trade and Customs in the Lyons Cabinet (1933-38) and as Minister for Air and Civil Aviation in the Menzies Government (1949-51). He married Vera Deakin (youngest daughter of Alfred Deakin) in 1922, published the best-selling Guests of the unspeakable in 1928, and was Australian High Commissioner in London between 1951 and 1956. From the description of Papers. 1912-1992. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225...

Royal flying doctor service of Australia

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Legacy Club of Melbourne.

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