Papers. 1901-1977.

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Papers. 1901-1977.

This collection had been part of the material dispersed from "Koorabri" after the death of Bluett. Box 1 - Canberra research notes and correspondence. Box 2 - Maps and plans; Commonwealth and NSW government Gazettes, forms and reports; Accounts. Box 3 - Press cuttings. Box 4 - Press cuttings. Box 5 -twelve diaries for 1939, 1942, 1948-1957. Written by Bluett's wife . Contain brief descriptions of daily life and weather conditions.

70 cm. (5 boxes)

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Koorabri (Station : N.S.W.)

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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. ...