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1290851
  • Title
    Series 04: Aboriginal Rights Vote "Yes" Campaign Committee papers, 1967
  • Call number
    MLMSS 2999/Box 6/Folder 8 (Y 604)
  • Level of description
    series
  • Date

    1967
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    1290851
  • Physical Description
    0.03 metres of textual material (1 folder)
  • ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

    Prior to 1965 the Council was known as the Federal Council for Aboriginal Advancement
  • Scope and Content
    Includes correspondence relating to scheduling of speakers, distribution of leaflets, posters and publicity, volunteers, and canvassing support for "Yes" vote in referendum on 27 May 1967. Inculdes some agendas, minutes and other documents filed together with correspondence. Includes processed typescript (Roneo): "Referendum on Aborigines (background notes)" by Faith Bandler, Campaign Director, Aboriginal Rights "Vote Yes" Committee (N.S.W. Branch), [1967].

    Correspondence files entitled: Trade unions and interstate; Local government; Country districts [organisations and individuals]; Newspapers; Churches; Companies; Letterboxing and polling booths; Clubs, lodges and associations; TV and radio.

    Agenda of Aboriginal Rights "Vote Yes" Committee (N.S.W. Branch) general meeting, 7 May 1967, with list of people to receive notice of the meeting

    Newcuttings and ephemera (copy of the Bill to alter the Constitution; notice of referendums, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 April 1967; campaign flyers)

    Interim list of the assembly convened as the Vote Yes National Campaign Committee by resolution of the Easter 1967 FCAATSI Conference in Canberra, issued by G. M. Bryant, 28/3/67

    Circulars issued by the National Campaign Committee, 31/3/67 ("Yes" vote information (1)-(3)) (Processed typescript (Roneo)):

    "Yes" vote information (1): Referendum on Aborigines (background notes)

    "Yes" vote information (2): [untitled, regarding format of referendum]

    "Yes" vote information (3): The case for changing Section 51 (xxvi)

    Operation Referendum: recommendations on campaign structure. Interim report, by Gordon Bryant, Barrie Pittock, Mamie Smith, 25/3/67. Processed typescript (Roneo)

    Agendas and minutes, Aboriginal Rights "Vote Yes" Committee general meetings, 2 April-21 May 1967. Some agendas, minutes and other documents are filed together with correspondence.
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    Copyright restrictions may apply:
    Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder
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