Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Our History Under Fire, 1965

Historical information

Boyd discusses exemplar cases of historical preservation, and many lost opportunities. The task of preserving Australia's historic relics is left to volunteers and amateurs, with notable exception of Nunawading, unlike almost every other countries In other countries, the Government recognises its responsibility and Boyd presents examples. He suggests a model that Australia could follow.

Significance

Original manuscript of an article published in "The Australian", 23.10.1965

Physical description

Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 9 pages

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