Hugh Fairclough papers, 1960-1972

MLMSS 2373

fonds

1960-1972

Textual Records, Graphic Materials

422465

3 volumes and 1 folder of textual material

Hugh Fairclough, born 1910, son of Stewart Hugh Fairclough and Kate Phyllis Fairclough, nee Meggitt

Vol. ML MSS. 2373/1 a. Autobiography, 'Communist or Ratbag? An Autobiography of Neither', 1960. Describes family, who were early residents of Parramatta, education at the King's School, life as a jackeroo and salesman, career in the Royal Australian Army Service Corps, including service in Australia, the Middle East and Papua and the Occupation of Japan.

Vol. ML. MSS. 2373/2 b. Conspectus, chiefly made up of photographs, newscuttings, letters, including material re related Houison and Meggitt families, miscellaneous items concerning World War II and the R.A.A.S.C., articles by H. Fairclough.

Folder ML MSS. 2373/3 c. Badges, including the Base badge of the British Occupation Force in Japan. Additional portraits filed at NIN 266, 267, 268

Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (8-438C) as part of the eRecords Project, 2010-2011

Available for reference
Keyword subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa
Postwar reconstruction