Identity area
Reference code
AU NBAC N384
Title
New South Wales Farmers' Association deposit 3
Date(s)
- 1983 - 1997 (Creation)
Level of description
Deposit
Extent and medium
12 boxes
Context area
Name of creator
(1987 -)
Biographical history
The NSW Farmers' Association dates from 1 January 1987 when the Livestock and Grain Producers' Association of New South Wales changed its name. It is a constituent member of the National Farmers' Federation.
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondence, reports, submissions, working papers and research papers relating to the Australian dairy industry, specifically the industry in New South Wales and the "milk war" between the Victorian and New South Wales industries. Much of the material relates to the review of the national industry and the New South Wales Dairy Industry Act 1979. The majority of material belonged to Winston Watts AM, Executive Director of the New South Wales Farmers' Association Limited.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Researchers must sign an access agreement.