Collection of ephemera on republicanism in Australia : Box 1 Pre 1990-1999

Item No

Title

Author

Date

Format

Notes

Folder 1/Item 1

Be your r self. [republic postcard]

Avant Card

1996

Free postcard to publicize the push for a republic

Folder 1/Item 2

Australian republic: To be or not to be that is the Question!!

Queensland No Republic Campaign

News sheet

Includes an interview with Sir James Killen's on his view on the republic question. Includes an article 'If the crown goes who controls the army'.

Folder 1/Item 3

Our flag: the story of the Australian Flag.

Vacuum Oil Company

Folded pamphlet

The history of the australian flag and the history of the Union Jack is outlined. Vacuum Oil Company history included.

Folder 1/Item 4

Finally Yes Rally', Sydney Town Hall.

Australian Republican Movement

Flyer

Keynote address Gough Whitlam & Trio Gusto's Cabaret Republic.

Folder 1/Item 5

Yes, Mums for the republic',2pm Saturday 30 October, Addison Rd Community Centre, Marrickville

Australian Republican Movement

Flyer

MC Julie McCrossin.

Folder 1/Item 6

On 6 November Vote Yes for our republic. Vote Yes for an Australian Head of State.

Yes Committee

Nov. 6, 1999

Flyer

Flyer includes 3 steps to choosw an Australian president.

Folder 1/Item 7

Vote Yes and More

Yes and More

Folded pamphlet

Bill of rights for Yes and More is listed. Donation form included.

Folder 1/Item 8

10 reasons to vote No on 6th November.

Australians for an Informed Vote

1999

Leaflet

On verso of pamphlet are 10 more reasons to vote no.

Folder 1/Item 9

Republic Referendum Public Debate on Monday 17 May 1999 7:30pm at Paddington Town Hall

South Sydney City Council

May 17, 1999

Flyer

Sydney City Council hosted a public awareness information to promote discussion and debate on the Referendum

Folder 1/Item 10

Vote for a Just Republic, Not Just a Republic

The Committee for a Just Republic

[1997]

Folded pamphlet

Lists details of what a 'Just Republic' would look like and the democratic reforms to the Australian Constitution that should be achieved by 2001.

Folder 1/Item 11

Vigil of Women to Stop the Killing in East Timor

[May 1999]

Folded leaflet

Leaflet asking Australian women to call on the Australian Government to stop military aid to the Indonesian government until the militias operating in East Timor are disarmed and disbanded and the Indonesian military leave East Timor. Call to a demonstration and to write to local members.

Folder 1/Item 12

Constitutional Centenary Foundation Membership Application Form

Constitutional Centenary Foundation

Folded pamphlet

The foundation's mission is to encourage Australians to understand and discuss their constitution and system of government. It was set up in 1991.Details of Foundation included.

Folder 1/Item 13

Australia's National Flag flying proudly since 1901

Australian Heritage Society

Folded pamphlet

The history of the australian flag, the importance of the union jack on the flag.Includes what you can do to uphold Australia's flag.

Folder 1/Item 14

A Resident for President

Australian Republican Movement

sticker

Folder 1/Item 15

Federal member of Parliament Tony Abbott[ letter to] Residents of Warringah

Tony Abbott

1999

Folded pamphlet

The letter includes 5 specific problems with the Keating/Turnbull model for the republic and general comment about the republican referendum in 1999.

Folder 1/Item 16

Republic or Monarchy: message from Tanya Plibersek, Federal Member for Sydney.

Tanya Plibersek

1999

Folded pamphlet

Details of the differences between monarchy and republic are outlined.

Folder 1/Item 17

Do you want a job?' Job selection criteria under a constitutional monarchy and under a republic.

John Murray MP

1999

Flyer

Details contrasting the constitutional monarchy versus electing a republican head of state, viewed from the YES vote perspective.

Folder 1/Item 18

Christian Democratic Party Fred Nile Group Dear Friends letter

Christian Democratic Party

Sept. 8, 1999

Letter

Letter regarding the party's position and Fred Nile's position of a no vote in the 1999 referendum.

Folder 1/Item 19

Charter for the Defence of the Australian Constitution

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

1999

Flyer

Detailed list of beliefs of the Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Folder 1/Item 20

7/14 [Prayer Breakfast] November, 1999, Prayer News

7/14 Prayer Breakfast, Port Macquarie.

Nov. 1999

Flyer

Contrasting arguments for how to vote as a christian either for or against a republic. The Yes argument was written by Tim Costello.

Folder 1/Item 21

Yes BBQ for the Republic, 12 noon Sunday 31 October 1999 Parramatta Park

Australian Republican Movement

Oct. 31, 1999

Flyer

Folder 1/Item 22

Republic? Monarchy? Why Change? Dinner and Discussion

Greater Western Sydney Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.

Oct. 8, 1999

Flyer

Dinner and discussion about whether Australia should become a republic held at University of Western Sydney Nepean, Parramatta Campus. Speakers were Janet Holmes a Court and Malcolm Turnbull.

Folder 1/Item 23

Call for a Just Republic

Committee for a Just Republic

Folded pamphlet

Pamplet includes Proposed Democratic Reforms to the Australian Constitution by the year 2001and also a list of other issues that needed to be on the agenda for democratic constitutional reform.Details of the government's arrangements for a Constitutional Convention are also included.

Folder 1/Item 24

Australia: No Republic, vote no. [Political caricature]

1999

Flyer

Folder 1/Item 25

R' [Republican sticker]

1999

Sticker

Sticker entitled 'R' with a yellow star overhead.

Folder 1/Item 26

Yes for the Republic'. Do you want to help? To win the republic we are going to need community action. Committed republicans will raise to the challenge.

The Australian Republican Movement

1999

Flyer

North Shore of Sydney flyer requesting volunteers for Speakers Bureau, Community Action, Media Monitors & Letter Writers, Finance and Fund Raising, Communications etc.

Folder 1/Item 27

Australian Republican Movement Constitutional Convention Election Candidates: How to vote and ticket preference guide.

The Australian Republican Movement

Dec. 22, 1997

Stapled sheets

Also included is a list of appointed delegates to the Constitutional Convention.

Folder 1/Item 28

Timetable for the Constitutional Convention., outline of Constitutional Convention and government appointments to the Constitutional Convention.

Prime Minister

1997

Stapled Sheets

Constitutional Convention-new arrangements Sept. 19, 1997 added also.

Folder 1/Item 29

Voting on a Republic.

Constitutional Centenary Foundation

1999

Flyer

The constitutional convention that met Feb. 1998 came up with a model for a republic on which Australians could vote. Its features are outlined on the flyer.

Folder 1/Item 30

Republic, or no Republic are you undecided?

Australians for an Informed Vote.

June-July 1999

Flyer

Folder 1/Item 31

National Constitution Week 23-28 August 1998: Calendar of Events.

Constitutional Centenary Foundation

Aug. 23-28, 1998

Calendar of a week of national activities held to encourage understanding of Australia's constitution and the republic model to be put to referendum late 1999.

Folder 1/Item 32

The Constitutional Convention 1998, held 2-6 and 9-13 February 1998 at Old Parliament House Canberra.

Constitutional Centenary Foundation

Feb. 2-6, 9-13, 1998

Brochure

Details the Constitutional Convention on whether Australia should become a republic, the agenda, options and other issues are outlined.

Folder 1/Item 33

Quest for a Preamble: an Invitation.

Constitutional Centenary Foundation

1998-1999

Brochure

The Preamble Quest was about writing a new preamble to the Australian Constitution, which is section 9 of the British Act. The invitation invited people to write a preamble.

Folder 1/Item 34

A collection of Australian Republican Dollars

Republican Party of Australia

Republican dollars were redeemable vouchers only for goods and activities provided by the Australian Republican Party. This collection includes $1, $2 and $5 republican dollars.

Folder 1/Item 35

Republic of Australia: [sticker]

Folder 1/Item 36

Our flag, our heritage, our freedom: no republic [sticker]

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Folder 1/Item 37

Heralding a Better Australia: Foundation for National Renewal.

Foundation for National Renewal

The aims and aspirations of the foundation are outlined. Application form to join the foundation is included.

Folder 2/ Item 1

Australia: Monarchy or republic?

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Folded sheet

Republic versus monarchy arguments are outlined in the pamphlet

Folder 2/ Item 2

The Monarchist League in Australia.

Monarchist League in Australia

Folded sheet

The pamphlet outlines the Monarchist League in Australia history and includes a membership application form. 2 copies.

Folder 2/ Item 3

Are you frightened for: Our constitution? Our monarchy? Our flag? Our history? Today we lose our Government House? Tomorrow it may be our democracy?

Monarchist League in Australia

Flyer

Invitation to be put on the mailing list for the next forum on Government House.

Folder 2/ Item 4

Australia no republic: read the facts and decide.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

1996

Folded sheet

The monarchist brochure outlined what monarchists believed were facts about Australia versus what they believed republicans were claiming to be true.

Folder 2/ Item 5

The Queen Elizabeth Gate Appeal

Queen Elizabeth Gate Appeal Committee

1990

Flyer

A flyer to encourage donations to an appeal to fund a gate to celebrate the life and times of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, following a great show of affection generated by her 90th birthday.

Folder 2/ Item 6

The Queen Elizabeth Gate Committee requests the pleasure of your company at A Tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother on Tuesday 29th June 1993 at the Hotel Intercontinental, Sydney

Queen Elizabeth Gate Appeal

June 15, 1993

Invitation

A form was included to allow those interested to respond and pay for guests.

Folder 2/ Item 7

Rally : Stand up for Australia, Sydney Town Hall Friday 31 Oct 1997.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Oct. 31, 1997

Flyer

Details of a rally against changing the Australian constitution.

Folder 2/ Item 8

Help stop Carr's downgrading of NSW governor: meeting at the Hunters Hill RSL sub branch.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Flyer

The meeting was to help reverse Premier Carr's decision to downgrade the Governor ad to abolish Government House as the official residence of the NSW Governor.

Folder 2/ Item 9

Australia's Queen: our Constitutional monarch- Queen Elizabeth 11.

Australian Heritage Society

Folded sheet

The brochure outlines the advantages of a hereditary monarch versus the republican form of government. It includes a form to join the Australian Heritage Society.

Folder 2/ Item 10

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy ACM book Launch and morning tea, Dixson Room State Library of NSW, Wednesday 17 August 1994, Entree card.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Aug. 17, 1994

Invitation

Folder 2/ Item 11

Charter for the Defence of the Australian Constitution

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

[1997/98]

Folded sheet

Text of Charter is included and a sheet to send money to support the text of the charter. [2 copies one includes operations office level 10, 19 pitt st Sydney.

Folder 2/ Item 12

Monarchy or republic? Read the facts and decide.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

[1997/98]

Folded sheet

The sheet outlines what australians for constitutional monarchy believe are the facts and what they believe the republican claim is about each fact. 3 copies

Folder 2/ Item 13

Constitutional Convention Election: how to vote in NSW: No republic.

[1997/98]

Folded sheet

How to vote sheet for voting No Republic

Folder 2/ Item 14

What kind of democracy does our Australian Constitution give us?

Constitutional Heritage Protection Society

[1997/98]

Folded sheet

The sheet outlines what the Society believes the democracy of the 1990s gave the Australian political party system and what the Society believes would be lost.

Folder 2/ Item 15

The Constitutional Convention: Vote 1 Garland ,Australian Monarchist League.

Australian Monarchist League

[1997/98]

Flyer

The how to vote card Australians could used to elect Alf Garland to attend the Constitutional Convention 2-6, 9-13 february 1998 to discuss issues related to whether Australia should become a republic.

Folder 2/ Item 16

Leader beyond politics: Australians for constitutional monarchy: Charter for the Defence of the Australian Monarchy.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

[1997/98]

Folded sheet

The sheet outlines a summary of arguments in support of the Charter for the Defence of the Australian Monarchy.

Folder 2/ Item 17

Australians & the monarchy: cherish or change? voting slip. Cast your vote in the Australians and the monarchy exhibition.

Powerhouse Museum, Sydney and the National Centre for Australian Studies, Monash University

1993

Flyer

This was a flyer that visitors to the Powerhouse Exhibition titled 'Australians and the monarchy exhibition' received Visitors were asked to tick boxes in reply to the following 'In 2001, what would you like Australia to be, A Constitutional monarchy, A republic or undecided'.A tally of votes was displayed weekly in the exhibition.

Folder 2/ Item 18

The Premier wants to move your Governor: you can fight for better!

Government House Appeal

1996

Flyer

This flyer was produced in reaction to the move by premier Bob Carr to move the NSW Governor from government house. On the verso is an advertisement for a book 'Government House' by Reginald Robertson

Folder 2/ Item 19

Republic- yes or no? The Constitutional Convention.

Australia-Department of the Prime Minister

Newsheet

The existing constitution is outlined . The options for an Australian republic are outlined and the issues.A summary from the 2 sides of the debate is included.

Folder 2/ Item 20

Australian Constitutional Monarchy: the quarterly Newsletter of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Dec., 1992, March 1993,June 1993, September 1993, Dec 1993,March 1994,June 1994, September 1994.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Dec., 1992-Sept. 1994

Serial

The newsletter included reports from councils in various states and articles about the constitution. Also there is a letters to the editor section and information on seminars.

Folder 2/ Item 21

Stop press: the end of 'Annus Horribilis' press release.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

1992

Single sheet

A discussion of the need to focus on the enduring institutional arrangement of the constitutional monarchy not the incumbents. It is written in 1992 when Prince Charles and Diana seperated.

Folder 2/ Item 22

The Monarchy, the Media and the Polls: Australians for Constitutional Monarchy Seminar Series Seminar 2: held NSW Parliament House 22 October 1993.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Oct. 22, 1993

Flyer

Speakers included David Flint,Frank Devine and Malcolm Mackerras.

Folder 2/ Item 23

Australian Constitutional Monarchy and the Australian Constitution: Australians for Constitutional Monarchy Seminar Series, Seminar 1: held NSW Parliament House 4 June 1993.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

June 4, 1993

Flyer

Speakers included Sir Harry Gibbs, Alderman Doug Sutherland and Dame Leonie Kramer.

Folder 2/ Item 24

Australian constitution at risk of being changed without a referendum: Australian Republic Unplugged, media release.

Australian Republic Unplugged

May 19, 1999

Flyer

Media release by Nick Hobson, a spokesman for Australian Republic Unplugged.

Folder 2/ Item 25

Public launch of the Charter of Leadership beyond politics: Australians for Constitutional Monarchy at a public meeting in the Peace Hall, Sydney Lower Town Hall, Thursday 4 June 1992.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

June 4, 1992

Folded sheet

Chair was Alderman Doug Sutherland and speakers included Sir Harry Gibbs and Barry O'Keefe.

Folder 2/ Item 26

Huge Rally in Sydney Town Hall, Friday 26 November 1993

Nov.26, 1993

Flyer

Flyer published after the event by Tony Abbott, Executive Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.It describes the rally of 2,500 people to discuss the constitution.

Folder 2/ Item 27

Notice of public rally to defend the Constitution at Sydney Town Hall, Friday July 2, 1993.

July 2,1993

Alderman Doug Sutherland chaired the meeting and Leonard Teale was to give a reading.

Folder 2/ Item 28

We are appealing...we must match the Republicans: Kerry Jones letter May 13, 1994

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

May 13, 1994

Flyer

Letter from Australians for Constitutional Monarchy new Executive Director, Kerry Jones requesting financial support.

Folder 2/ Item 29

A rally to celebrate and defend the australian constitution: Programme. Sydney Town Hall 26 November 1993

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Nov. 26, 1993

Folded sheet

This program includes the words of songs that were sung at the rally. The master of ceremonies was Tony Abbott.

Folder 2/ Item 30

The Monarchy v republic trap: party dictatorship v constitutional democracy

Constitutional Heritage Protection Society

Flyer

The monarchy side of the monarchy versus republic argument is outlined on this flyer.

Folder 2/ Item 31

Citizens Alliance Against Government Arrogrance: petition to the Honorable Speaker and members of the Legislative Assembly of NSW

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Single sheet

Petition was about the Bob Carr government'changing and downgrading the role of the governor of NSW'.

Folder 2/ Item 32

Republic, or no republic are you undecided?

Australians For An Informed Vote

Apr./May 1999

Single sheet

Flyer encouraging recipients to read UNSW Law Journal Forum Vol.4, No.2., which it says is the only competent commentary on the Constitutional Convention and its model. Contents list for this journal is attatched.

Folder 2/ Item 33

Constitutional Convention Election: your guide to the Constitutional Convention Election

Australian Electoral Commission

1997

Booklet

This includes a list of the candidates and a grouped list of cadidates and their statements

Folder 2/ Item 34

Update:an occasional news supplement from Australians for Constitutional Monarchy Issue No.2

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Nov. 1, 1993

Single sheet

The title of the update is '5,500 supporters and getting stronger all the time'. A list of actions that supporters of a constitutional monarchy could take is included.

Folder 2/ Item 35

Occasional Paper No 2 March 1993

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Mar. 1993

Booklet

The paper is titled 'The Constitutional implications of the push for a republic.' by J.B. Paul, senior lecturer,poliical science, University of NSW.

Folder 2/ Item 36

Occasional paper No.3 September 1993

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Sept. 1993

Booklet

Paper titled 'Submission to the Prime Minister's Republic Advisory Committee', by Lloyd Waddy QC, Convenor.

Folder 2/ Item 37

Charter for the Defence of the Australian Constution

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

Words of the charter and charter. signatories are included

Folder 2/ Item 38

[Letter to Anne Robertson, State Library of NSW in regard to collecting ephermera material]

Nick Hobson

April 28, 1993

Single sheet

Letter in relation to collecting ephemera material for the State Library of NSW

Folder 3/Item 1

This I believe by Eric Baume 25.2.58

Eric Baume

Feb. 25, 1958

Stapled sheets

Press statement by Eric Baume, radio journalist during Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's visit to Sydney february 1958. He compares this visit favourably with the 1954 royal tour by Queen Elizabeth 2.

Folder 3/Item 2

Why federalism means freedom and security.

Prof. F.A. Bland and 1946 Referendum No Committee.

1946

Pamphlet

This pamphlet outlines federalism , as considered by the 1946 Referendum No Committee.

Folder 3/Item 3

Australian Republican Party:our coming official national labor movement. State Elections 3rd March, 1962.

Australian Republican Party

1962

Leaflet

This flyer addresses working class men and women and 'Our republican Labor Platform contemptuously ignored by Labor ratters for 50 years'.

Folder 3/Item 4

Jubilee reception held by the Mayoress of Sydney on monday June 21st 1886 at the exhibition building, Prince Alfred Park.

June 21, 1886

Invitation

The invitation outlines the program of entertainment.

Folder 3/Item 5

Our constitution: the heartbeat of Australia. Vote no president, vote no republic.

Australians for Constitutional Monarchy

1997

Folded sheet

This sheet outlines the case for retaining the monarchy.

Folder 3/Item 6

Constitutional Centenary Foundation: membership application

The Constitutional Centenary Foundation

Folded sheet

This form outlines the benefits to belonging to the Constitutional Centenary Foundation.

Folder 3/Item 7

What is democratic government? & why we should attempt to regain it,revised edition.

Alan Gourley

Pamphlet

Chair was Alderman Doug Sutherland and speakers included Sir Harry Gibbs and Barry O'Keefe.

Folder 3/Item 8

Message to young Australia: what is important in your life?

Alan Gourley

Pamphlet

Gourley on behalf of the New Magna Carta Campaign to establish true constitutional democracy in Australia.

Folder 3/Item 9

Let the real debate begin

Ninian Stephen

1995

Stapled sheets

A paper setting the scene for the republican debate to be over the next 5 years. Sir Ninian Stephen was the chairman of the Constitutional Centenary Foundation which was releasing a statement that day about the key issues for Australian governance for the next 5 years.

Folder 3/Item 10

Monarchy v republic or is the question really party dictatorship v constitutional democracy: changing our form of government.

Constitutional Heritage Protection Society

Leaflet

What is democratic government ' and 'Do we have democracy today' is outlined.2 copies

Folder 3/Item 11

How to be Australia, a pause in the republic/ monarchy debate to examine those things Australians hold in common:program, six days of discussion involving 70 prominent Australians, 12-17 February, 1994.

National Centre for Australian Studies.

Feb.12-17, 1994

Pamphlet

Discussion included how to be good citizens. Includes roundtable discussion 'Reconciliation with Australia's indigenous peoples-how', chaired by Charles Perkins.

Folder 3/Item 12

An Australian republic-the state of play, Research Note no.53 June 1995,

Commonweath Parliamentary Library.

June 27, 1995

Leaflet

The research note outlines the views, as June 23, 1995 of the Goverment, the Liberal/National Coalition and the Australian Democrats on the creation of a federal republic.2 copies.

Folder 3/Item 13

Garry Shead: the royal suite.[ an exhibition of paintings opened friday 20 october at Michael Nagy Fine Art 20 october to november 19, 1995

Michael Nagy Fine Art

Oct. 20, 1995- nov. 19, 1995

Invitation

An invitation to an opening by Malcolm Turnbull on Oct. 20, 1995 at Michael Nagy Fine Art, Potts Point.The art series shows images of the young Queen Elizabeth and Phillip out on tour of the colony circa 1954.

Folder 3/Item 14

The monarchy or a republic? David Connolly invites you to attend a public meeting to have your say on this vital subject, thursday 29 april 1993 at St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Gordon.

David Connolly

April 29, 1993

Invitation

Presenting the case for the republic was Malcolm Turnbull and the case for the monarchy Lloyd Waddy.

Folder 3/Item 15

Australia is ready for a republic are you?

Republican Association

Leaflet

The leaflet is a call to join the Republican Association which is an active non partisan group whose objective is the republic and a unified country.

Folder 3/Item 16

MLC Shoping Centre: Monarchy versus republican display ballot sheet, tick your preference.

MLC Shopping Centre

Leaflet

Folder 4/Item 1

Towards an Australian republic: public meeting Sydney Town Hall Tues. March 8, 8pm.

Citizens for Democracy

Mar. 8, 1977

Leaflet

Speakers include Donald Horne, Frank Hardy, Faith Bandler, Jacki Weaver, Don Chipp, Fred Daly and Jack Garland.

Folder 4/Item 2

National Conference for a Democratic Constitution 23-25 september, 1977.Melbourne Exhibition Building 8pm friday 23rd september, 1977.What sort of constitution do we want?

Jack Mundey

Sept.23, 1977

Stapled sheets

In 1970, in the statement of aims adopted by its 22nd congress, the Communist Party of Australia proposed basic points for a democratic socialist society these are outlined in the appendix.

Folder 4/Item 3

The Republican Advisory Committee: a review by committee chairman Malcolm Turnbull.

Malcolm Turnbull

1993

Stapled sheets

The committee was created by the Prime Minister to prepare an options paper which describes the minimum constitutional changes necessary to achieve a viable federal republic of Australia. The report was delivered to the prime minister Tuesday 5 october, 1993.

Folder 4/Item 4

A Conference for the people of Australia: National Conference for a Democratic Constitution 23-25 September 1977, Exhibition Building, Melbourne.

National Conference for a Democratic Constitution

Sept.23-25, 1977

Leaflet

Leaflet with conference agenda. 2 copies.

Folder 4/Item 5

Tribune:official newspaper of the Communist Party of Australia, special issue.

Communist Party of Australia

1976

Newsheets

This special issue reflects on Nov. 11 1975 sacking of Gough Whitlam and the constitution.

Folder 4/Item 6

What sort of constitution do we want?National Conference for a Democratic Constitution 23-25 September 1977, Exhibition Building, Melbourne.

This paper is titled 'Words and spirit-the new constitution must contain both' is by Jack Mundey

Folder 4/Item 7

Kerr & the consequences november 11 1976 Rally. Sydney Town Hall Square 5:15pm

Citizens for Democracy

Nov. 1976

Flyer

A call to all Australians to work towards a People's Convention framing a new constitution.

Folder 4/Item 8

Kerr and the consequences, where do we go from here?

Citizens for Democracy

Flyer

Flyer about a meeting to be held on wednesday Sept. 29, 1976 at 7:30pm of people willing to start new groups for the Citizens of Democracy. Future activity was to be discussed in particular a day of protest on November 11, 1976. Form to complete to become a member or organise a group to work for the aims of Citizens for Democracy.

Folder 4/Item 9

Reframing Australia's constitution: a people nominated and elected constitutional convention, a letter.

R. Nilsen and the Constitutional Convention

Sept.25, 1976

Stapled sheets

A letter addressed to prominent individuals to bring their attention to an article in The Age Aug. 16, 1976, relating to the framing of Australia's constitution.

Folder 4/Item 10

Will you wear and armband for democracy?

Doris Goddard

Aug. 30, 1976

Single sheet

Letter to Gough Whitlam about how violent protests were damaging the electoral prospects of the Labor Party and how Labor should adopt non violent protest.The letter was to be handed out to get members of the public to request Doris Goddard addresses question time in Parliament House, Canberra.

Folder 4/Item 11

Kerr and the consequences: public meeting, Sydney Town Hall, 20 september 1976 at 8pm.

A Committee of Concerned Citizens.

Sept. 20, 1976

Folded sheet

Meeting was chaired by Donald Horne, speakers included Patricia O'Shane, Prof. Manning Clark Bob Carr and Jack Mundey.

Folder 4/Item 12

2KY commentary 17 November 1976: [text of the broadcast].

Nov. 17, 1976

Stapled sheets

Lionel Bowen suggested on 2KY's Labor 76' program 'last sunday' that Australia could do without a Governor General.This is Bob Carr's endorsement of the idea in Today's commentary with Bob Carr' on 2KY

Folder 4/Item 13

A Democratic constitution for Australia: public forum, Paddington Town Hall, tuesday june 28th 1976 7:30pm.

Citizens for Democracy, Eastern Suburbs Groups

June 28, 1976

Flyer

Speakers included Don Chipp, Kep Enderby, Donald Horne and Elaine Thompson.

Folder 4/Item 14

Reframing Australia's constitution: a people nominated and elected constitutional convention.Reprint from The Age 16 August, 1976.

Nilsen family and friends

Aug. 16, 1976

Single sheet

The article addresses who should be the framers of the constitution.

Folder 4/Item 15

Verso Una Repubblica Australiana, Riunione Pubblica Sydney Town Hall martedi, il 8 marzo, alle ore 20.00.

Citizens for Democracy.

Mar. 8, 1977

Single sheet

An appeal to italian speakers to join a gathering at town hall about the australian constitution and the possibility of Australia becoming a republic.

Folder 4/Item 16

The struggle for democracy in Australia 1788-1977: Unique 2 day exhibition Sydney Town Hall 10-11 Nov.

Citizens for Democracy.

Nov. 10-11, 1977

Single sheet

To mark November 11, the flyer details the exhibition and a public meeting on the second anniversary of the Kerr coup.

Folder 4/Item 17

After Kerr: Towards and Australian republic, public meeting Sydney Town Hall tues., march 8, 8pm [1977]

Mar. 8, 1977

Flyer

Speakers include Donald Horne, Faith Bandler, Don Chipp, Eva Cox.

Folder 4/Item 18

Towards an Australian republic: Public meeting, Sydney Town Hall, Tuesday March 8, 8pm.

Citizens for Democracy.

Mar. 8, 1977

Flyer

At the time of the visit of Queen Elizabeth 11 to Australia this flyer advertises a meeting to discuss the move to a republic.

Folder 4/Item 19

The aboriginal protesters confront the proclamation of the australian republic on 26 january 2001: a play.

Sydney Festival.

Jan. 10-28, 1996

Flyer

The first aborginal play to be part of the Sydney Festival in 1996.

Folder 4/Item 20

Invitation from Citizens for Democracy to a monday conference type evening, Wednesday 8pm 12th October, 1977.

Citizens for Democracy.

Oct. 12, 1977

Invitation

Held PSA club 515 Kent Street.

Folder 4/Item 21

Republican night: a republic for Australia.

Portuguese Democratic Group.

Oct. 8, 1977

Flyer

Flyer advertising republican night and dance and social to celebratethe 67th anniversary of the Portuguese republic. Saturday Oct. 8, 1977, Trades Hall Sydney.

Folder 4/Item 22

A Peaceful protest for democracy, held outside the gates of Government House on sunday march 13, 1977 from 11am.

Citizens for Democracy.

Mar. 13, 1977

Flyer

This anti-Kerr protest was held during Queen Elizabeth 11 visit to Australia so she could see the protest on her way to lunch at Government House.

Folder 4/Item 23

Northern Beaches Citizens For Democracy next meeting saturday 26th march, 1977.

Northern Beaches Citizens For Democracy.

Mar. 3, 1977

Flyer

Speakers Lionel Bowen and Thomas Keneally. Flyer also advertises Public meeting Sydney Town Hall on 8 march.Flyer also advertises a rally to protest to the queen [who was visiting) on sunday 13 march, a protest over Gough Whitlam's dismissal

Folder 4/Item 24

Towards an Australian republic: public meeting. Sydney Town Hall, tuesday March 8, 1977 programme.

Citizens for Democracy.

Mar. 8, 1977

Flyer

The meeting called for a national debate on the constitution and a directly elected peoples' convention to draft a new consitution for submission to the Australian people.

Folder 4/Item 25

Letter calling for a democratic constitution.

Donald Horne

Stapled sheets

4 page letter addressing fellow citizens.

Folder 4/Item 26

Northern Beaches Branch Citizens for Democracy Newsletter No 2 January 1977.

Northern Beaches Citizens for Democracy.

Jan. 1977

2 loose sheets

Includes an article on the successful nationwide rallies on the anniversary of the coup 11.11.76.

Folder 4/Item 27

A New constitution for Australia forum held Saturday 11th December 1976 at Teachers Federation 300 Sussex st Sydney.

Citizens for Democracy.

Dec. 11, 1976

Flyer

Lionel Murphy had drafted a new australian constitution and this forum was held where it could be discussed with Lionel Bowen.2 copies.

Folder 4/Item 28

The Democrat: Newsletter no, 2 January 1976.

Citizens for Democracy.

Jan. 1976

Stapled sheets

Various topics are covered including Queen Elizabeth's upcoming visit to Australia in Mar. 1977. 2 copies.

Folder 4/Item 29

Background briefing for the media on details of Rally For a Democratic Constitution at Sydney Town Hall Square on november 11th 1976.

Citizens for Democracy.

Nov. 11, 1976

Flyer

The rally was to call for a new democratic constitution and the resignation of John Kerr.

Folder 4/Item 30

Letter regarding preperation for November 29 1976 meeting of the Citizens for Democacy committee.

Citizens for Democracy.

Nov. 1976

Stapled sheets

The letter includes a discussion of what Citizens for Democracy stood for and how it would market its aims. A list of possible items for the november 29 1976 meeting is included. Expenses for rallies September 20, 1976 and November 11, 1976 are included.

Folder 4/Item 31

Meeting of Citizens for Democracy Groups, Sydney December 13, 1976.

Citizens for Democracy.

Dec. 13, 1976

Stapled sheets

The aims of the group are outlined and its intended activities for 1977 are outlined.

Folder 4/Item 32

Proposals for continuing activity and Organisation.

Citizens for Democracy.

1976

Typed sheet

Document outlining that there should be a national meeting of the Citizens for Democracy to discuss continuing activity across Australia and a National Consultative Committee and Co-ordinating Committee.

Folder 4/Item 33

Rally for democracy November 11, 1976

Nov.11, 1976

Folded sheet

Flyer urging all citizens to take part in activities that will mark Nov. 11 as a day of protest. Venues for the advertised protest were Melbourne Town Hall and Treasury Gardens.

Folder 4/Item 34

Public meeting November 11 & its consequences: the disputed decision. Wednesday november 10, 1976 Melbourne Town Hall 8pm.

Citizens for Democracy.

Nov. 11, 1976

Single sheet

Speakers included Donald Horne, Manning Clark,Gareth Evans, Marai Pozos, Bill Richardson and Colin Howard. Chair Rev. Dr.J. Davis McCaughhey. 2 copies.

Folder 4/Item 35

We accuse! We believe: foe democracy's sake vote ALP.

Citizens for Democracy.

1975

News sheets

Listing by Citizens for democracy of what they accuse the Liberal/National Party of doing in regard to the sacking of Gough Whitlam Nov. 1975. The broadsheet urged the public to vote ALP in the election held 13 december 1975. 3 copies.

Folder 4/Item 36

A Peaceful protest on behalf of democracy.

Mar. 13, 1977

Single sheet

Handwritten letter inviting australians to a peaceful demonstration at the gates of government house on sunday Mar. 13, 1977 at 11am.

Folder 4/Item 37

Invitation to the opening of an exhibition and sale of works given by artists to mark the Anniversary of the coup d'etat on 11th November 1975.

Artists Action

Nov.9, 1976

Postcard

Opening of the exhibition at Paddington Town Hall 7pm on Tuesday Nov. 9, 1975 by Dr Lloyd Rees.

Folder 4/Item 38

Eureka or southern cross flag.

Postcard

Folder 4/Item 39

Citizens for Democracy meeting agenda.

Citizens for Democracy.

Folder 4/Item 40

Proposals for November 11 movement.

Citizens for Democracy.

1976

Stapled sheets

Discussion of how Citizens for Democracy would approach Nov 11 1976 the first anniversary of Gough Whitlam's sacking and how the organisation might operate beyond that date.

Folder 4/Item 41

Republican Social Balmain Town Hall

Citizens for democracy Vic Bauris

folded poster

Sat. May 28 with Nick Boston's Colonial Jazz Band

Folder 4/Item 42

[Checklist and speakers program for the' Towards an Australian republic' meeting in Sydney Town Hall March 8,1977]

Citizens for Democracy

Mar.8, 1976

4 loose sheets

Includes a suggestion that an additional event be held named a Peaceful Assembly and points for consideration in plans for promoting such an event.

Folder 4/Item 43

[ALP Council NSW meeting considered it a matter of vital importance that a review be undertaken and a fundamental part of the review should be public involvement. ALP council supported the proposal for a Constitutional Convention.]

Australian Labor Party, NSW Council

1977

Single sheet

Addendum accepted and adopted to the Legal and Constitution Committee report 10/101976. Handwritten notes.

Folder 4/Item 44

Minutes of meeting 17 November [1976]

Citizens for Democracy

Folder 5/Item 1

Kerr & the consequences public meeting: Sydney Town Hall Monday September 20th [ 1976] 8pm.

Donald Horne and Frank Hardy

Sept. 20, 1976

Single sheet

This flyer was authorised by Donald Horne and Frank Hardy on behalf of a Committee of Concerned Citizens.

Folder 5/Item 2

21st September, 1976, Naremburn:Donald Horne speaks! The lucky country or its death?

Labor Community Service

Sept. 21, 1976

Folded sheet

Donald Horne spoke at St Cuthberts Hall, Willoughby Road Naremburn.

Folder 5/Item 3

Proposals for National Citizens For Democracy Conference

Citizens for Democracy

3 loose sheets

General proposals for conference are outlined

Folder 5/Item 4

Kerr v Democracy: Will we throw in the towel? The Youth Centre Blaxland Rd, Ryde. Monday March 28 [1976?]

Ryde Citizens for Democracy

March 28, 1976

Single sheet

Commenators included Donald Horne, Bob Carr, Paul Resposito and Prof Blackshield, Chairman was Vincent Serventy.

Folder 5/Item 5

Artists Action fund raising art show and sale of work at Paddington Town Hall on november 9, 10 and 11. [1976]:invitation

Artists' Action Committee

Nov. 9,10,11, 1976

Single sheet

Artists Action provided the 'Its Time for A New Constitution banner' designed by John Coburn for the 'Kerr and Consequences' meeting at Sydney Town Hall. It was used as a backdrop for democracy meetings at Adelaide Town Hall Nov. 8 and Melbourne Town Hall Nov. 10.

Folder 5/Item 6

Dreaming the republic: aboriginal responses to the coming of the republic, curator Noel Tovey, November 28 1997-january 11 1998 at Newcastle Region Art Gallery

Newcastle Region Art Gallery

Nov. 28, 1997- Jan. 11, 1998

Stapled pamphlet

Curator biography and detailed listing of artists works included in the exhibition are listed along with their previous work.

Folder 5/Item 7

No road back to democracy if Fraser wins.

1977

2 loose sheets

Text for a newspaper advertisement regarding what the signatories believe would happen if Malcolm Fraser won the election on Dec. 10, 1977. A list of signatories is attatched.

Folder 5/Item 8

Kerr and the consequences: a public meeting for protest and discussion in the Sydney Town Hall.

F.Hall, J.Otoole, M.R.Coulson and R.R.Schofield

1977

Single sheet

This sheet advertises a meeting to be held Sydney Town Hall Monday Aug. 30, 1977

Folder 5/Item 9

Rally in self defence at Bankstown Town Hall, Wednesday 30 March 1977

Citizens for Democracy Western Suburbs Group

1977

Single sheet

This flyer puts the case of for electing Citizens for Democracy rather than a Liberal National Party Government.

Folder 5/Item 10

Citizens for Democracy financial statement 12/10/77 to 31/10/77

Citizens for Democracy

Oct. 12-31, 1977

Single sheet

Folder 5/Item 11

Proposals for National Citizens for Democracy conference

Citizens for Democracy

1976

This sheet lists general ideas and content for a proposed conference to form the basis of discussion to plan the conference.

Folder 5/Item 12

Address to the Hospital Employees Union on 19 november, 1975 at the Wallace Theatre, University of Sydney.

E.L.Wheelwright

Nov. 19, 1975

Stapled sheets

Political rally against the Fraser government after the dismissal of Gough Whitlam Nov. 11, 1975.

Folder 5/Item 13

Letter to the Commissioner of Police regarding holding a political rally in Sydney Town Hall square 11 november 1976

Greg Woodburne, Vic Baueris and Sandra Levy

Nov.11, 1976

Single sheet

Folder 5/Item 14

Kerr and the consequences: a public meeting. Sydney Town Hall. 20 september 1976

Committee of Concerned Citizens

Sept. 20, 1976

Folded sheet

Program of speakers and their topics, chaired by Donald Horne.

Folder 5/Item 15

[Citizens for Democracy general statement]

Citizens for Democracy

Stapled sheets

This is a description of Citizens for Democracy groups and their methods of operation.Future activities are listed and a suggested 5 point program of constitutional change is included.

Folder 5/Item 16

[Letter to Mrs M Horne of Citizens for Democracy granting her permission for Citizens of Democracy to hold a public meeting in Sydney Town Hall Square, Thursday 11 november 1976.]

Council of the city of Sydney

Nov. 1, 1976

Single sheet

The conditions to be observed when holding a meeting in Sydney Town Hall square are included.

Folder 5/Item 17

Kerr and the consequences: a public meeting for protest and discussion, a letter to be sent to Fellow Australians

1976

3 loose sheets

This initial letter sent requesting people nominate to have their name included at the bottom of the letter. It was then to be produced as a leaflet for distribution before Sept. 20, 1976 meeting with a list of names included.3 duplicate sheets with different signatories.

Folder 5/Item 18

[Collection of pro republican Labor Party and Citizens for Democracy advertisements in newspapers.]`

Labor Party of Australia and Citizens for Democracy

1975-1977

14 loose newspapers cuttings

Folder 5/Item 19

[Letter asking its recipients to nominate activities canvassed by Citizens for Democracy in which they would like to actively participate.]

Citizens for Democracy

Single sheet

2 copies

Folder 5/Item 20

Kerr and the consequences: where do we go from here?

Citizens for Democracy

Sept. 20, 1976

Includes details of the organisation and program for a public meeting at Sydney Town Hall on Sept. 20, 1976 and the resolutions to be presented to the meeting.

Folder 5/Item 21

The Aim of the Kerr riots

Tom Mead

Aug. 11, 1976

Newspaper cutting

Extract from the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader August 11, 1976 about some of the media glamourising the demonstrations against John Kerr. Criticism of the biased media coverage is included.

Folder 5/Item 22

Report on campaign for a democratic republic

Bob Carr

1976

3 loose sheets

Report written about the Citizens for Democracy and their upcoming meeting to be held Nov. 11, 1976. Also included is the Labor Council of NSW position on the constitutional crisis of 11 november 1975 and its aftermath.

Folder 5/Item 23

[Photographs taken September 20, 1976 at the Citizens for Democracy rally Sydney Town Hall]

Sept. 20, 1976

Photographs

Folder 5/Item 24

Rally in self defence: right to work, workers rights.

Citizens for Democracy

leaflet

Speakers include Bob Hawke, Frank Hardy, Bob Carr and Donald Horne.

Folder 5/Item 25

A new constitution for the people

sticker

Folder 5/Item 26

Circular to All Affiliated Unions 22nd october, 1976

Labor Council of NSW

Oct. 22, 1976

Stapled sheets

One year after the sacking of Gough Whitlam the Council was distributing to affiliated unions a petition calling on the resignation of Sir John Kerr and a 'continuing education program on the need for a new and democratic Australian constitution'

Folder 5/Item 27

Bathurst Peoples Convention 22-24 november 1996, Bathurst NSW

Bathurst People's Convention

Nov. 22-24,1996

Kit

200 delegates from all around Australia met to discuss constitutional issues including the republican idea.This marked the centenary of the 1896 'People's Convention'.Spring 1996 'Round Table' magazine is included.

Folder 5/Item 28

Report on Campaign for a Democratic Constitution

Bob Carr

1976

Stapled sheets

Report on the achievements of the 'Citizens for Democracy '.

Folder 5/Item 29

Parramatta Rally April 2nd, 12 noon, [1977] Prince Alfred Park

Citizens for Democracy Outer Western Suburbs

Apr. 2, 1977

Folded sheet

Speakers included Donald Horne, Pat O'Shane, Jim McClelland, Lionel Bowen, Jack Pierson, Marius Webb, Bridget Gilling, Jack Mundey, Pat Bersin and Tom Uren.

Folder 5/Item 30

Senate, Constitution and Votes.

Single sheet

Caricature

Folder 5/Item 31

Suggestions for pre-november 11, [1976] activity

Greg Woodburn, Sandra Levy and Vic Baueris

1976

Single sheet

Discussion of the pre Nov. 11, 1976 publicity in regards to the distribution of posters and leaflets through the Citizens for Democracy network. 2 copies

Folder 5/Item 32

A call for continuing citizen activity

Citizens for Democracy

Nov. 11,1976

Letter to be sent to well known australians requesting they approve their names being attatched to media releases and leaflets publicising Citizens for Democracy activities on Nov. 11, 1976.

Folder 5/Item 33

Citizens for Democracy newsletter number one

Citizens for Democracy

Oct 21, 1976

2 loose sheets

Folder 5/Item 34

Labor '76: broadcast sunday 19th september, 1976

Labor Council of New South Wales

Oct.7, 1976

Stapled sheets

Radio broadcast being Bob Carr, Lionel Bowen and Donald Horne discussing the constitutional issues post Nov. 11, 1975

Folder 5/Item 35

What sort of constitution do we want?National Conference for a Democratic Republic 23-25 september 1977, Exhibition Building, Melbourne:Invitation

National Conference for a Democratic Republic

Sept. 23-25, 1977

Folded sheet

Folder 5/Item 36

Towards an Australian republic: public meeting Sydney Town Hall Tues March 8. 1977

Mar. 8,1977

sticker

Folder 5/Item 37

November 11 [1976] rally Town Hall Square, Sydney

Nov. 11, 1976

sticker

Folder 5/Item 38

[Greek flyer advertising the meeting on 11 november 1976 Sydney Town Hall on the anniversary of the dismissal of Gough Whitlam]

Citizens for Democracy

Nov.11, 1976

3 loose sheets

Folder 5/Item 39

How to make Citizens for Democracy operational for fighting a december [1977]referendum

Citizens for Democracy

1977

Single sheet

Organising worksheet for Citizens of democracy with handwritten annotations and handwritten list on verso.

Folder 5/Item 40

Cadres meeting 7. X.76 [Handwritten meeting notes about the formation of Citizens for Democracy]

Citizens for Democracy

Oct.7, 1976

2 loose sheets

Handwritten notes taken at a meeting during which Citizens for Democracy was formed

Folder 5/Item 41

[Mr Abel member for the seat of Evans and Les McMahon labor member for the seat of Sydney speaking in the Commonwealth House of Representatives about the dismissal of Gough Whitlam and the upcoming meeting at Sydney Town Hall on 20 September 1976]

Sept. 14, 1976.

Stapled sheets

Extract from Commonwealth Hansard Dept. 14, 1976 page 1020-1021.. Handwritten planning notes on verso.

Folder 5/Item 42

After Kerr..Towards an Australian republic: Public meeting Sydney Town Hall Tues March 8, 8pm 1977

Citizens for Democracy

Mar. 8,1977

Poster

Folder 5/Item 43

[List of people who agreed to their name being included in a leaflet]

Single sheet

List of names.

Folder 6/Item 1

Republic Australia:a forum, program.Metaclfe Auditorium, State Library of NSW, saturday 14 august 1999.

NSW Chapter of the Independent Scholars Association of Australia and The Library Society, State Library of NSW.

Aug.14, 1999

Folded sheet

A forum ahead of the Nov. 1999 referendum not to revisit the monarchy versus republic debate but to move on from there.The forum was to discuss the position given a republic what were the issues which demanded consideration and resolution.

Folder 6/Item 2

Australian republican movement: a rally of australian sports people for the republic, Sydney Town Hall today.

Australian Republican Movement.

[July 29, 1997]

Leaflet

Master of ceremonies was H.G.Nelson.

Folder 6/Item 3

Australian Republican Movement.

Sticker

Folder 6/Item 4

Australia in the future-constitutional monarchy or republic? Mark Ryan v Tony Abbott.

Public Relations Institute of Australia, NSW

[Sept. 28, 1998]

A debate at the september luncheon of the Public Relations Institute of Australia, NSW as the year 2000 approaches.

Folder 6/Item 5

The Hon Neville Wran AC QC on the Australian republic: Whitlam lecture series[ invitation].

Trade Union Education Foundation.

Nov.19, 1977

Invitation

Lecture held at Sydney Town Hall wednesday Nov. 19, 1997.

Folder 6/Item 6

Republic day 11 november, 1979

Citizens for Democracy.

Nov.11, 1979

Folded sheet

Program of event held Sydney Town Hall.

Folder 6/Item 7

Monarchy versus republic: should New Zealand retain the Queen of England as head of state? Or should we become a republic? [a gallery ballot paper].

A ballot paper for visitors to a New Zealand gallery exhibition to cast their vote on whether New Zealand should become a republic or retain the Queen of England as their monarch.

Folder 6/Item 8

A guide to the republic Yes.

Australian Republican Movement.

1999

Folded sheet

Outlines how the current system of government worked in Australia in 1999 and how it would or would not change if a republic referendum was passed by a majority of people in Australia and a majority of states.

Folder 6/Item 9

Questions and answers: next steps ro an Australian republic.

Australian Republican Movement.

1998

Folded sheet

Outlines the constitutional model to be voted on at the constitutional referendum.

Folder 6/Item 10

Frequently asked questions on the move to an australian head of state

Australian Republican Movement.

1998

Folded sheet

Folder 6/Item 11

How to vote republican in the Canberra by-election Saturday 25 march, 1995.

Peter Zimmermann

1995

Flyer

This is a how to vote card for Joseph Cotta, candidate for the Republican Party of Australia.

Folder 6/Item 12

The Anti-Treason Co-ordinate position paper.

The Anti-Treason Co-ordinate.

1989

Flyer

One of the aims of the Anti-Treason Co-ordinate is to revise the role of the Governor General to better serve the purposes and responsibilities of the crown.

Folder 6/Item 13

A New australian constitution: the Bi-centenary in 1988 is the time for a new democratic constitution.

Citizens for Democracy.

1984

Flyer

Description of what the Citizens for Democracy stood for.

Folder 6/Item 14

Australian League of Rights presents 1994 national seminar 'Behind the republic versus constitutional monarchy debate' : program.

Australian League of Rights.

1994

Brochure

Objectives and policies of the Australian League of Rights are outlined on this program.

Folder 6/Item 15

Yes for our republic and an australian as our head of state.

Australian Republican Movement.

1999

Folded sheet

Brochure Hazel Hawke, John Newcombe, Natasha Stott Despoja and Janet Holmes A Court urging a republican vote at the Nov. 6, 1999 referendum.

Folder 6/Item 16

Stand up and be counted:

Australian Republican Movement.

1997

Folded sheet

How to vote for the Australian Republican Movement in the election between Nov. 3 and Dec. 9, 1997 to elect people to represent voters at the at the Australian Constitutional Convention Feb. 2-13, 1998.

Folder 6/Item 17

It's your change that will get us there: membership information.

Australian Republican Movement.

A donation of $2,000 by 2,000 special members was encouraged by the year 2001.

Folder 6/Item 18

Republican dollars

Republican Party of Australia

Aug. 1997

Single sheet

Extract from 'Coin news' august 1997 regarding the party writing to numismatic societies in Australia in march 1997 inviting them to sell their newly released set of 3 republican dollars for money notes.

Folder 6/Item 19

If the referendum fails

Republican Party of Australia

1999

Single sheet

Yhis is a listing of 7 reasons about what may have gone wrong if the republican referendum was to fail on 6 november 1999.

Folder 6/Item 20

Australian republic: a public meeting at Randwick Town Hall thursday august 8th 1996. Speaker David Hill.

Australian Republican Movement Eastern Suburbs Forum.

Aug.8, 1996

Single sheet

Folder 6/Item 21

Australian republic to be or not to be?

Campaign for the Popular Election of the Australian President.

1999

Single sheet

Flyer by community republicans who had been championing the popular election of the australian president. (P.E.P.) since the Republican Constitutional Convention in february 1998.

Folder 6/Item 22

Forward to the future: not retreat to the past.

Campaign for the Popular Election of the Australian President.

Oct.3, 1998

Brochure

Manifesto of the Republican Party of Australia, the community republicans for the pre-millennium poll, federal general election, saturday Oct. 3, 1998.

Folder 6/Item 23

The ALP has sold out on uranium: media and general release.

Republican Party of Australia

Nov.30, 1984

Stapled sheets

Media release about the ALP who campaigned for the phasing out of uranium in the 1977 election campaign failing to continue this policy.

Folder 6/Item 24

Republicans chances in the Senate election'84: media and general release.

Republican Party of Australia.

Nov.29, 1984

Single sheet

Peter Consandine the repuplican No.1 candidate comments.

Folder 6/Item 25

The quest for an australian identity: media and general release.

Republican Party of Australia

Nov. 29, 1984.

Single sheet

Folder 6/Item 26

Cash is Supreme! & folding money speaks volumes!!

Republican Party of Australia

March 15, 1997

Single sheet

Flyer outlining the case for paper money to be replaced by hemp money.

Folder 6/Item 27

Australian republican movement:

Australian Republican Movement Committee.

[1998]

Folded sheet

Tom Keneally outlines the case for australia to become a republic by the 100th anniversary of the promulgation of Australia, Jan. 1, 2001.Also listed are the 10 questions most frequently asked by people who he believes do not want change.

Folder 6/Item 28

Towards an australian republic

Australian Republican Movement.

[1998]

The Australian Republican Movement saw its role as to keep debate alive, to promote an understanding of the issues involved in the constitution and ensure there was a referendum to declare Australia a republic before 1 january 2001.This is a membership form.

Folder 6/Item 29

R we ready? Yes we are

Australian Republican Movement

[1998]

Sticker

2 copies

Folder 6/Item 30

Tony Hockey letter urging the reading of a brochure sent out by the Australian Republican Movement.

Australian Republican Movement

[1998]

Single sheet

Folder 6/Item 31

Australian Republican Movement fourth annual dinner Saturday november 26, 1994: programme.

Australian Republican Movement

Nov. 26, 1994

Invitation

Folder 6/Item 32

Towards an australian republic:issues for all australians.

Australian Republican Movement.

[1998]

Folder 6/Item 33

The People's Constitutional Convention december 1997, canberra. Topic: an australian head of state and the republic of Australia. You can vote on who is to attend from NSW to represent you.

Australian Constitutional Movement

1997

Flyer

Outlines what is the People's Constitutional Convention and who is the Australian Republican Movement.

Folder 6/Item 34

Letter to John Howard

Peter Consandine.

Jan. 20, 1997

Letter

Letter in regard to the staging of the People's Constitutional Convention from the Australian Republican Party.

Folder 6/Item 35

Letter to John Howard Annexure 'I': proposal for an indicative plebiscite 1997.

Peter Consandine.

Jan. 25, 1997

Letter

Suggestion that when there is an election for 100 delegates and an also 10 questions to be asked of the electorate as to how a republic might work.

Folder 6/Item 36

Letter to John Howard Annexure 'H': prposal for the people's convention 1997.

Peter Consandine.

Jan. 20, 1997

Letter

Letter by Peter Consandine National Executive Director

Folder 6/Item 37

The minimilist route to the Australian republic.

Peter Consandine.

[1998]

Letter

Letter by Peter Consandine National Executive Director outlining what the republic debate was about and the appointment of an australian head of state.

Folder 6/Item 38

[Letter]

Peter Consandine.

1987

Stapled sheets

Covering letter sent with the Republican Party of Australia's manifesto to those who have requested it. 7 priorities are outlined.

Folder 6/Item 39

Letter sent with the 1st edition of 'the Republican'

Peter Consandine.

1987

Stapled sheets

Letter asking the receiver to become a member of the Republican Party so it can go into its 5th election campaign as a registered entity.The Philosohical statement,party platform & pledges of the Republican Party of Australia for Senate Election, state of NSW, saturday 1st december 1984 is included.

Folder 6/Item 40

The ALP & electoral reform fraud: media and general release.

Peter Consandine.

Nov. 29, 1984

Single sheet

Outlines how the ALP is directing preferences to the Liberal/National Party.

Folder 6/Item 41

The Republicans-not a single issue party: media and general release.

Peter Consandine.

Nov. 30, 1984

Single sheet

Manifesto of the Republican Senate Team Group G for the 1984 australian election.

Folder 6/Item 42

Elect a republican to the australian senate vote G group 1 & 2: how to vote sheet.

1984

Single sheet

How to vote sheet for the australian senate election 1984.

Folder 6/Item 43

This constitution is an amended version of the current Australian constitution. The amendments proposed are the changes necessary for Australia to become republic.

Malcolm Turnbull.

1993

Stapled sheets

This version of the constitution is from'The Reluctant Republic' by Malcolm Turnbull.

Folder 6/Item 44

You are invited to the 1998 Republican dinner on thursday 10 december, 1998 at the Regent Hotel, George Street, The Rocks.

Australian Republican Movement.

Dec. 10,1998

Invitation

Special address by Richard Butler,executive chairman, United Nations Special Commission, former Australian Ambassador to the United Nations.

Folder 6/Item 45

You are invited to the Republic Cup thursday 16th november, 1995 7pm Rooty Hill RSL club.

Australian Republican Movement.

Nov. 16, 1995

Invitation

Roy Slaven and H.G.Nelson hosted a fun filled night including a trivia quiz to take home the Republic Cup.

Folder 6/Item 46

The Australian Republican Movement invites you to the launch of its new Communications Campaign at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Circular Quay West on 24 October 1994.

Australian Republican Movement.

Oct. 24, 1994

Invitation

Folder 6/Item 47

The Republicans...Advancing Australia for Australians: the March 13th senate election platform of the Republican Party of Australia.

Republican Party of Australia

Mar. 13, 1993

Folded sheet

How to vote Republicans into the Australian Senate and a listing of the Republican stance on 15 issues.

Folder 6/Item 48

An open letter to the premier of Queensland Bjelke-Petersen.

Peter Consandine.

Apr. 30, 1987

Single sheet

A letter challenging Bjelke Petersen to a public debate on the issue of'The Government & economic advantages of Australia becoming a republic.

Folder 6/Item 49

[Declaration of membership of the Republican Party of Australia.]

Republican Party of Australia.

Single sheet

Declaration sent to the Registrar of Political Parties, Australian Electoral Commission]

Folder 6/Item 50

The Republic Advisory Committee.

Malcolm Turnbull.

Oct. 5, 1993

Stapled sheets

A review by the committee chairman, Malcolm Turnbull.

Folder 6/Item 51

Towards a republic: a guide to activities of the Australian Republican Movement.

Australian Republican Movement.

[1998]

Stapled sheets

Explains why they want a republic, key issues, initiatives in development and what members can do to support the republican movement in the lead up to the referendum in 1999. 2 copies.

Folder 6/Item 52

The move to a republic.

Michael Ward.

[1998]

Stapled sheets

Outlines why the Australian Republican Movement thought Australia should become a republic, what is a republic and what an Australian republic would look like.

Folder 6/Item 53

[Constitutional Centenary Foundation membership form].

Constitutional Centenary Foundation.

[1998]

Single sheet

The foundation was independent, non partisan and had no preconceived views on whether the Australian constitutional system needed to be changed or what changes might be desirable. It aimed to be a forum for positive debate.

Folder 6/Item 54

Towards constitutional reform & 1988: [a 5 tape audio cassette kit].

Peter Consandine.

1986

Stapled sheets

Topics and speakers are outlined. Exec Tape Productions.

Folder 6/Item 55

Australian Republican Movement Lower North Shore Forum Newsletter Issue 1, February 1996.

Feb. 1996

Stapled sheets

Convenor was Tony Hockey.

Folder 6/Item 56

Republic: the quarterly newletter of the Australian Republican Movement. winter 1995, number 2 volume 3.

1995

This issue includes John Howard addressing the republic.

Folder 6/Item 57

Introduction to the ARM.

Australian Republican Movement

[1997]

Stapled sheets

Printed sheets from http://www.republic.org.au

Folder 6/Item 58

[Form to complete for those who wish to become pro-active Republican Party of Australia members.]

Republican Party of Australia.

1995

Single sheet

Membership form listing tasks and responsibilities available for volunteers.

Folder 6/Item 59

Republic in New South Wales. volume 1, number 2, november 1996.

Australian Republican Movement.

Nov. 1996

Folded sheet

A roundup from various forums is included.

Folder 6/Item 60

Post election announcement.

Republican Party of Australia.

Dec. 7, 1984

Press release

Results of the party in the 1st december 1984 senate election for NSW. The party attracted 526 primary votes.[from National Times Dec. 7, 1984.]

Folder 6/Item 61

Application for party membership.

Republican Party of Australia.

Folder 6/Item 62

Peats By-election.

Republican Party of Australia.

Jan. 1985

Press release

The announcement of the endorsement of Keith Whitfield for the Republican Party nomination for the Saturday, Feb. 2, 1985 poll. National Times January 25-31, 1985 announcement.

Folder 6/Item 63

Historic announcement from the Republican Party of Australia inaugural annual convention Albury-Wodonga, easter april18,19,20 1987

Republican Party of Australia.

Apr. 18-20, 1987

Single sheet

Copy for inclusion in the Weekend Australian on saturday Feb. 21, 1987. 2 copies

Folder 6/Item 64

Australian Republican Movement order form.

Australian Republican Movement.

Single sheet

Order form for t-shirts caps and stickers.

Folder 6/Item 65

Australian Republican Movement launches new communications program.

Australian Republican Movement.

Oct.24, 1994

Press release

Includes list of ambassadors for the republic.

Folder 6/Item 66

Australian Republican Movement: [key themes and key issues to promote.

Republican Party of Australia.

[1998]

Single sheet

Folder 7/Item 1

Succession- could another state attempt it?

David Black

1992

Stapled sheets

Discussion of how the movement to a republic may give rise to successionist movements.

Folder 7/Item 2

Citizens for Democracy will give a republican greeting to Betty Windsor at the opening of Mt Druitt Hospital, 12 noon, october 11th, 1982.

Citizens For Democracy

Oct. 11, 1982

Invitation

Betty Windsor refers to Queen Elizabeth 11 who was visiting Australia and Mount Druitt Hospital.

Folder 7/Item 3

Australian Republic Party: what we stand for.

Australian Republican Party.

Flyer

Flyer urging vote 1 for J.R. Phillips, endorsed Republican Party candidate.The flyer outlines the party policy on a range of issues.

Folder 7/Item 4

The Constitution of the Australian Republican Party.

Australian Republican Party, Victorian Branch.

Stapled sheets

This document describes the structure and functions of the party.

Folder 7/Item 5

Australia is ready for a republic are you?

Republic Association

Single sheet

The flyer says that the 'Republic Association is an active non partisan group whose objective is the republic and a unified country'

Folder 7/Item 6

[Letter from J.G.Dickinson of the Australian Republican Party, Victoria Branch, September 29, 1967 to Mr A Watson, Department of Government, University of Sydney in response to his request for infomation.]

J.G.Dickinson.

Sept. 29, 1967

Letter

Folder 7/Item 7

Application for membership

Australian Republican Party, Victoria Branch

[1968]

Single sheet

The membership form questions included asking members attitude to communism and which political parties that were already in parliament that they would favour.

Folder 7/Item 8

Australian Republican Party, Victoria Branch in at nutshell , questions and answers.

Australian Republican Party, Victoria Branch

[1968]

Single sheet

Future plans included an aim to establish as many local branches as possible and to contest all Victorian seats in the1969 elections.

Folder 7/Item 9

An outline of the general policies of the Australian Republican Party

Australian Republican Party, Victoria Branch

Aug. 6, 1967

Stapled sheets

Many subjects are addressed including China, conscription, Vietnam, defence, northern Australia, decentralisation, social welfare, housing, immigration, taxes, education and Australia's relations with other countries.