G. R. Crawford - papers, ca.1960-1971

MLMSS 3081

fonds

422949

1 box

Geoffrey Robertson Crawford (1916-1998), farmer and parliamentarian, was born at Inverell the son of Frank and Janet Crawford. He was educated at the state secondary school and worked on his father's farm until 1938. He served in the second AIF from 1940 to 1945 and was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1944. On his return from the war he bought a sheep and cattle property. He was elected a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly for the seat of Barwon (1950-1976) and was Minister for Agriculture from 1968 to 1975.

ca.1960-1971; Papers include: congratulatory messages, 1968, 1971; get well messages 1968; newscuttings; file relating to Anzac Day speeches; file relating to Anniversary dinner 17 July 1970; file relating to visits of Governor etc. to his electorate, ca. 1960-1968; tapes (2) of a meeting at Narrabri 1962-1963 (Call No.: MLMSS 3081)

This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.