2007.0012
ELECTORATE CORRESPONDENCE, LEXICOGRAPHICAL SERIES [1968-1982]
Creator(s): 
Fraser, John Malcolm [1930-2015]

Electorate correspondence. This is one of two series of correspondence of J M (Malcolm) Fraser relating primarily to representations from individuals or interest groups associated with his constituency, the electorate of Wannon in Victoria's Western District. A significant number of the representations, however, originated from elsewhere and are not, strictly speaking, 'electorate'. The series covers Mr Fraser's entire 28 years in federal politics (1955-83), although most records date from the early 1960s. The second series (National Archives of Australia Series M1332) is arranged by name of correspondent (alpha-numerical). This series is arranged by file title (lexicographical). The series is in three distinct sets. The first covers Mr Fraser's years as a backbencher until his first portfolio appointment (1955- 66). The second covers his Ministerial years in the portfolios of Army (1966), Education and Science (1968-69 and 1971-72) and Defence (1969-71), including a six-month period when he was again a backbencher (March-August 1971). The third set relates to the period when Mr Fraser was Prime Minister (1975-83). The representations cover a very wide range of subjects including defence and national service; immigration and primary industry. A number of items are currently held at the National Archives of Australia (see list for details). Formerly National Archives of Australia series M1274.

3.91 metres (23 boxes)
Community and Political, individuals