Ainsworth family - papers, 1913-1952
Ainsworth family - papers, 1913-1952
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Date
1913-1952
Call Numbers
MLMSS 5872
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1 box - 0.05 Meters
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Textual Records - (typescript)
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Contents
Correspondence. Letters received by William Ainsworth and his sister Mrs. A. Stokes, 1925-1952. Correspondents include J. B. Chifley and Sir William McKell. Also included is a letter dated 8 August 1913 from T.W. Edgeworth David to Mr Hollis.
Invitation to opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1932
Ainsworth's commission as a Member of the L...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Ainsworth family - papers, 1913-1952
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
This collection was listed in 2004 as part of the Sesquicentenary of Responsible Government in NSW 1856-2006 Project.
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Dr. John W. Muller in 1994
Administrative / Biographical history
William Ainsworth (1875-1945), railway worker and parliamentarian, was born at Lambton, son of John and Sarah Ainsworth. He became secretary of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen from 1911 to 1935. Ainsworth was elected a Labor member of the NSW Legislative Council, 1925-1934, and worked closely with J. B. Chifley.
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Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 5872
Record Identifier
Yr86oKNn
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Yr86oKNn
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Reference code
69846
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