Records

Each record focuses on a single item from the National Archives' collection. Some records contain extra information to help you interpret them.

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  Referendum for 'Constitution Alteration (Aboriginals) 1967' - return of the writs

  These records are the ‘Return of the Writ’ from the electorates of Braddon and Bass in Tasmania for the 1967 referendum.

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  Referendum for 'Constitution Alteration (Aboriginals) 1967' - writ

  A writ commanding an electoral officer to hold an election of referendum regarding an alteration to the Constitution.

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  Request for First Australian representation in federal parliament – Letter to Prime Minister Chifley

  This is a letter from Labor Member of Parliament Kim E Beazley (Senior) to Prime Minister Ben Chifley.

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  Royal Commission of Assent to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (UK)

  This document is the Royal Commission of Assent to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act. It was signed by Queen Victoria on 9 July 1900.

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  Tally sheets for Referendum for 'Constitution Alteration (Aboriginals) 1967'

  Tally sheets and instructions to the Divisional Returning Officers instructing them on how to accurately report on the count of ballot papers.

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  Tarraleah hydro-electric power station, Tasmania

  A photograph of Tarraleah Power Station, next to a river below feed pipes on the hillside.

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  The decision by Government to hold the 1967 referendum – Cabinet minute

  This is a Cabinet minute recording the government’s decision to hold a referendum to give parliament the power to make laws for First Australians.