Mervyn Rutherford papers, 1968-1985
Mervyn Rutherford papers, 1968-1985
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Author / Creator
Date
1968-1985
Call Numbers
MLMSS 9717
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Formats
Manuscripts and Clippings
Physical Description
Contents
0.06 metres of textual material (1 box)
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Fonds
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Papers include letters written to Mervyn Rutherford relating to his appointment to the Bar Association` and his work as a barrister. Also includes an memoriam speech by J.F Staples at the Journalists Club, 12 July 1985 and the play written by Mervyn Rutherford `In the Land Where the Crow Flies Backwards'
Alternative Titles
Full title
Mervyn Rutherford papers, 1968-1985
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Author / Creator
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Tom Kelly, April 2015
Administrative / Biographical history
Mervyn Rutherford was educated at Fort Street Opportunity School and North Sydney Technical School. He left school at fourteen and became an apprentice telephone technician later working as a heavyweight boxer. In 1957 he joined NSW Police Force and was dismissed but later reinstated and transferred to Cowra where he began studying and writing.
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Call Numbers
MLMSS 9717
Record Identifier
9AL4JJJY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9AL4JJJY
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Reference code
1336578
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