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Portrait of James Scullin

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James Scullin: records

This page lists significant records for James Scullin held by the National Archives and other institutions.

National Archives' records

Our collection includes records from James Scullin's time as prime minister and member of parliament.

This is a selection of records from our collection, including Commonwealth records and X’s personal papers (CP 63).

  • Mildenhall photographic collection of early Canberra – contains over 50 photographs of Scullin as Prime Minister – see samples below, 1921-35 (series A3560)
  • Opening of the 16th parliament – Rt Hon. JH Scullin, 13th Prime Minister, 1929 (A3560, 4993)
  • Arrival of Mr Scullin at Canberra railway station with welcoming crowds, 1929 (A3560, 6098)
  • Scullin 16th ministry – Labor Cabinet, 1929 (A3560, 6126)
  • Portrait of Prime Minister James Henry Scullin in his office, 1929 (A3560, 6190)
  • Changes in Commonwealth ministers (Scullin and Lyons), 1929-32 (A461, B4/1/3 part 1A)
  • Scullin ministry – folder of typed copies of Cabinet minutes, 1929-31 (series A3264)
  • Scullin government – reasons for its defeat, 1929-32 (A5954, 1174/10)
  • Historic memorials – portrait of Hon. JH Scullin, 1930 (A458, BL370/2)
  • League of Nations – 11th assembly – Mr Scullin's address and notes, 1930 (A981, LEAGUE 11th Ass 9)
  • Governor-General – appointment of Sir Isaac Isaacs by the Scullin government, 1930-31 (M4794, 2/7)
  • Draft of a debt conversion agreement and copies of speeches by JH Scullin and EG Theodore, 1931 (A432, 1931/1716 attachment 11)
  • Scullin, Rt Hon. JH, 1931 (A1606, AF25/1)
  • Australian defence policy review by Scullin government – estimates of expenditure 1931–32 – Defence Committee minute, 1931 (A5954, 1012/5)
  • Portrait of Rt Hon. JH Scullin MP by PI White, 1932-37 (A463, 1965/1747 part A)
  • Papers relating to the Short Wave Broadcasting Service and other matters, 1942 (series AA1972/315)
  • Report by Hon. J Scullin on uniform taxation, 1942-46 (A571, 1945/3202 part 1)
  • Condolences – Rt Hon. Scullin, JH – messages, 1953 (A462, 860/2/66)
  • Condolences – state funeral – Rt Hon. Scullin, JH – administrative arrangements, 1953 (A462, 860/2/67)
  • Rt Hon. JH Scullin, 1959 (A5954, 70/2)

In this section: James Scullin

  • Fast facts
  • Timeline
  • Before office
  • Elections
  • During office
  • After office
  • Partner
  • Key people
  • Records

Records at other institutions

These institutions also hold records on James Scullin.

Australian organisations

Australian Capital Territory

  • Australian War Memorial, Canberra
  • National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra
  • National Library of Australia, Canberra
  • Noel Butlin Archives Centre, Canberra

New South Wales

  • Powerhouse Museum, Sydney
  • State Library of New South Wales, Sydney
  • University of New England and Regional Archives, Armidale

Victoria

  • Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Melbourne
  • State Library of Victoria, Melbourne

International organisations

United Kingdom

  • Parliamentary Archives, London

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