Sir Arthur Roden Cutler aggregated collection of papers

fonds

1960-2002

Textual Records, Clippings, Ephemera

9661407

0.64 metres of textual material (4 boxes)

Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE (24 May 1916 – 21 February 2002), known as Sir Roden Cutler, was an Australian diplomat, the longest serving Governor of New South Wales and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth armed forces. In 1941, Cutler served with the 2/5th in the Syria-Lebanon Campaign. During the Battle of Damour, he was seriously wounded and when rescued 26 hours later his leg had to be amputated. Cutler received the Victoria Cross for his actions and was medically discharged in 1942. Between 1966 and 1981, Sir Roden Cutler served as Governor of New South Wales, through four Premiers, and a change of government after eleven years of conservative rule.

References: Compiled from the collection

COLLECTION 1:
Sir Roden Cutler papers, ca. 1960-2002

COLLECTION 2:
Sir Roden Cutler further papers, 1910-1969

COLLECTION 3:
Sir Roden Cutler further papers, 1942-2000