File 315: Correspondence with the Chairman, J. O. Fairfax, 1980-1987

MLMSS 9894/Box 1410

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1980-1987

9600600

Memo October 1980 following talks with David Bowman, asking him to step down from his position with the company
March 1981 - Charles Stokes, Lecturer in Journalism, University of St. Lucia, Queensland.
Memos March 1981 regarding the Nat Times articles Sex in Life and the JFL Board's view
Some correspondence regarding Paul Berthold Bertaux, former Adviser to President Robt. Schumann, Chairman of the Council of Europe. November 1980-May 1981.
Memo regarding Professor Virginia Spate as a possible replacement for Nancy Borlase -Sydney Morning Herald art critic. December 1981
Memo from Paul Kelly to Herald editor-in-chief setting out the prime minister, Mr Fraser's, views on the media. December 7, 1981
Further correspondence April 1982 about publicity being given to Fairfax family without prior reference to the editor-in-chief or the general manager. Typed notes, presumably from JOF, setting out the details of his discussion with the Premier of NSW regarding the allocation of the Lotto franchise. It is undated.
Memo 16 December 1983 listing possible candidates for the position of editor in chief of the Sydney Morning Herald.
Correspondence June 1984 with the RAS regarding sponsorship of the three-day Horse Trials.
Memo, December 1983, setting out the system of consultation between the editor in chief of the Sydney Morning Herald and the chairman.
Clip March/April 1984 setting out the Herald's traditions and policies as drawn up by Sir W.O. Fairfax Discussion was held at Lindsay Ave., on March 12, 1984
There are also memos on the possible purchase of the Fowell letters published in the Sydney Morning Herald and also a painting of HMS Sirius.
The remainder of the file contains memos between the chief editorial executive and the chairman on matters relating to the various papers, complaints from readers and meeting new members of the Sydney Morning Herald staff.
Memo September 1986 following a meeting with the Prime Minister following his "Attacks" on the Fairfax Press.

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