Series 1: Photographs (1955-1996)
Contains family photographs, photographs from Peter Beattie's university days, including those associated with his involvement in St. John's College.
Also contains photographs concerning Peter Beattie's various positions with the ALP and as an MLA.
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Photograph album (1955-1994)
159 colour and black and white photographs.
Includes family photographs and photographs from Peter Beattie's university days, and his involvement with St. John's College, University of Queensland.
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Photograph album (1994-1996)
163 colour and black and white photographs relating to Peter Beattie's position as a Queensland MLA and as Leader of the Opposition.
Includes various photographs relating to ALP functions and events.
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Series 2: Videocassettes (1992-1998)
Video recordings of Peter Beattie delivering election advertisements and promotional messages.
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Standard Gauge Port Link (28 Feb 1992)
Video presentation by Peter Beattie concerning the Standard Gauge Port Link project.
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Videocassette (28 Nov 1997)
Appearance by Peter Beattie on television programme by The Office Business Academy, broadcast by Channel Nine, Brisbane.
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ALP - Today's Labor (9 Apr 1998)
ALP television advertisements presented by Peter Beattie. Volume 1, Cairns and Volume 3 Townsville.
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Peter Beattie ABC Freetime (28 May 1998)
ALP television advertisement presented by Peter Beattie, broadcast by ABC.
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ALP Election Campaign QLD Branch (11 Jun 1998)
Ten 30 second television advertisements for the Queensland branch of the ALP's election campaign. VHS format.
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Series 3: Newsletters (1973-1974)
Newsletters and editorials from St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Peter Beattie was President of the Club in 1974 and compiled the newsletter, "The Crocodile's Mouth".
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Editorial (1973)
Editorial relating to St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Printed for distribution to members of the Student Club and the college.
Publication note :This material has been reproduced in the following publications:
- Untitled editorial. St. John's College (St. Lucia, Qld.) Student Club, 1973.
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Guide Lines for Survival in the St. John's College Student Club (1974)
Newsletter outlining the workings of St. John's College, University of Queensland and the College Student Club in particular. Compiled by Student Club President for 1974, Peter Beattie.
Publication note :This material has been reproduced in the following publications:
- Untitled editorial. St. John's College (St. Lucia, Qld.) Student Club, 1974.
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The Crocodile's Mouth (1974?)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Undated but most probably February 1974. Includes:
- executive report by Club President Peter Beattie and
- a poem by Peter Beattie entitled, "The Birth".
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The Crocodile's Mouth (Mar 1974)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Numbered Vol. 1, March '74.
Includes:
- an article by Club President Peter Beattie entitled, 'Our False Gauge'.
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The Crocodile's Mouth (Apr 1974)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Numbered Vol 1, No 3, April '74.
Includes:
- President's report and
- a poem entitled, "The Prayer in Blank Verse", by Peter Beattie.
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The Crocodile's Mouth (Jul 1974)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Numbered No 5, July '74. Includes:
- President's report by Peter Beattie.
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The Crocodile's Mouth (Aug 1974)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Numbered Vol. 6, August 1974. Includes:
- President's report by Peter Beattie.
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The Crocodile's Mouth (Oct 1974)
Newsletter of St. John's College Student Club, University of Queensland. Numbered October 1974. Includes:
- President's report by Peter Beattie.
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Series 4: Correspondence (1985-1998)
Personal and work related correspondence ranging from Peter Beattie's time as State Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the ALP, as an MLA, member for Brisbane Central and Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Parliament.
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Correspondence (1985-1988)
Personal and work related correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's time as State Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the ALP.
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Correspondence (1987)
30 items of correspondence. Includes Beattie family tree material and ALP related personal correspondence.
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Correspondence (6 May 1988 - 12 May 1988)
Letters are from Bob Hogg to Peter Beattie, Peter Beattie to Wally Trohear and Peter Beattie to Wayne Goss, Leader of the Opposition.
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Correspondence (May 1988-Jul 1988)
170 items of correspondence. Personal and work related correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's position as State Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the ALP.
Includes copies of letters from Peter Beattie to various parties announcing his resignation as State Secretary and subsequent replies received by him.
Includes correspondence relating to his pre-selection as ALP candidate for the seat of Brisbane Central.
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Correspondence (Jun 1988)
55 items of correspondence. Personal and work related correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's position as State Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the ALP.
Includes copies of letters from Peter Beattie to various parties announcing his resignation as State Secretary and subsequent replies received by him.
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Correspondence (Jul 1988 - Aug 1988)
57 items of correspondence. Personal and work related correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's position as State Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the ALP.
Includes copies of letters from Peter Beattie to various parties announcing his resignation as State Secretary and subsequent replies received by him.
Includes correspondence relating to his pre-selection as ALP candidate for the seat of Brisbane Central.
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Correspondence (Jul 1988-Aug 1988)
18 items of personal ALP correspondence. Includes correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's campaign for the state seat of Brisbane Central.
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Correspondence (1988-1989)
Two items of correspondence relating to Expo 88 re-development. Includes draft of Peter Beattie letter to the Editor of The Courier Mail.
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Correspondence (1989-1990)
24 items of correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's work as an MLA and Member for Brisbane Central. Includes material relating to the proposed redevelopment of the Brisbane Expo 88 site.
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Correspondence (9 May 1990-12 Jun 1990)
17 items of correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's work as an MLA and Member for Brisbane Central.
Includes correspondence relating to a Queensland teacher's pay claim and the proposed redevelopment of the Holy Name Site.
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Correspondence (1 Nov 1990-2 Nov 1992)
10 letters relating to Peter Beattie's work as an MLA and Member for Brisbane Central.
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Correspondence (1991)
Handwritten draft of a letter by Peter Beattie relating to the workings of the Parliamentary Criminal Justice Committee.
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Correspondence (1997-1998)
Seven letters relating to Peter Beattie's role as an MLA and Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Parliament.
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Correspondence (Mar 1998-Nov 1998)
Nine items of correspondence relating to Peter Beattie's role as an MLA and Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Parliament.
Includes correspondence and notes concerning Peter Wellington's role in the ALP attaining government.
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Correspondence (Correspondence, 1998, TR 2103/30)
18 items of correspondence concerning Peter Wellington's role in the ALP attaining government.
Includes letters between Peter Beattie, Leader of the Opposition and Peter Wellington, Independent MLA, relating to negotiations to enable the ALP to gain government in Queensland.
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Correspondence (19 Jan 1998-22 Jan 1998)
13 items of correspondence and papers relating to the 41st ALP National Conference, held in Hobart from 19-22 January, 1998.
Includes Peter Beattie's annotated conference information kit containing copious handwritten notes and comments.
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Correspondence (Undated)
Correspondence and other material related to Peter Beattie's role as an MLA.
Includes note from Premier Wayne Goss to Peter Beattie and notes for letters to various people.
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Series 5: Greetings Cards (1986?)
Five greetings cards received by Peter Beattie.
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Greetings Cards (1986?)
Four greetings cards received by Peter Beattie congratulating him and his wife Heather on the birth of their twin sons.
One greeting card received by Peter Beattie from his staff to celebrate the fourth anniversary of his role as their employer.
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Series 6: Postcards (1986)
Pictorial postcard of San Francisco received by Peter Beattie.
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Postcard (25 Dec 1986)
Pictorial postcard of San Francisco received by Peter and Heather Beattie.
Card describes a friend's journey through the United States, in particular the cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
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Series 7: Clippings (1986-1988)
Clippings relating to the proposed redevelopment of Brisbane's Expo 88 site and Peter Beattie's candidature for the seat of Brisbane Central.
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Clippings (1986-1988)
Clippings relating to the proposed redevelopment of Brisbane's Expo 88 site.
Includes media releases and press reports relating to Peter Beattie's candidature for the seat of Brisbane Central and his involvement in the Expo 88 redevelopment debate.
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Series 8: Notes (1997-1998)
Notes written by Peter Beattie whilst Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Parliament.
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Notes (1997-1998)
A collection of 25 sets of notes by Peter Beattie relating to ALP strategy and agenda items for ALP Caucus meetings whilst he was Leader of the Opposition in Queensland Parliament.