Clem Jones

Ian Brusasco - 00:38:01

Interview: 
Ian Brusasco
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00:38:01

Ian Brusasco discusses losing the 1976 election for Lutwyche ward and the offer from Clem Jones to assist the ALP's financial management and in particular the ALP owned radio station, 4KQ. He questions Jack Egerton's role with 4KQ management.

Ian Brusasco - 00:33:10

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Ian Brusasco
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00:33:10

Ian Brusasco discusses Jack Egerton and Tom Burns. He contrasts Clem Jones and Jack Egerton's different views about accepting knighthoods. 

Ian Brusasco - 00:30:57

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Ian Brusasco
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00:30:57

Ian Brusasco discusses the influences on him by Clem Jones and Bryan Walsh.

Ian Brusasco - 00:28:21

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Ian Brusasco
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00:28:21

Ian Brusasco states that during the Whitlam era the Toombul ward turned to the Liberal Party so he stood for the Lutwyche ward and won and took over chairing the BCC Health Committee and also, for a time, the Planning Committee.

Ian Brusasco - 00:24:46

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Ian Brusasco
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00:24:46

Ian Brusasco recalls his involvement with the Socceroos accompanying them around the world in preparation for the 1974 World Cup, and upon his return, he was approached by Clem Jones seeking someone to stand in the Toombul Ward by-election. Brusasco says he stood and won, becoming a Brisbane City Council (BCC) Alderman.

Ian Brusasco - 00:20:31

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Ian Brusasco
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00:20:31

Ian Brusasco discusses first joining the ALP in about 1960. He recounts that he headed a delegation of Australia's football team to the World Cup qualifiers held in Cambodia. Brusasco explains that he knew Mayor Clem Jones through their mutual interests in sport. He recalled that once Jones knew Brusasco was an ALP member, the next day Tom Burns, the ALP Secretary, phoned Brusasco looking for a candidate for the Kurilpa seat in the 1968-69 state election. 

Bob Henricks - 01:16:18

Interview: 
Bob Henricks
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01:16:18

Bob Henricks discusses the ALP splitters including Gerry Jones, Clem Jones, Harry Hauenschild, Neal Kane, Fred Whitby and Tom Burton with support from Ron McLean, Secretary of the 'Wharfies'.

Sallyanne Atkinson - 00:59:22

Interview: 
Sallyanne Atkinson
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00:59:22

Sallyanne Atkinson compares the bids for Expo and the Olympics.

Sallyanne Atkinson - 00:22:04

Interview: 
Sallyanne Atkinson
Time: 
00:22:04

Sallyanne Atkinson describes the composition of the BCC when she first entered Council in 1979. She recalls the support she received from Clem Jones when running for Lord Mayor. She discusses the alterations made to the electoral processes for Lord Mayor and the attempts to get a National Party candidate to run for the position.

Sallyanne Atkinson - 00:14:42

Interview: 
Sallyanne Atkinson
Time: 
00:14:42

Sallyanne Atkinson explains her decision to stand for the BCC. She states that she was encouraged to run for the Ward of Indooroopilly when Lex Ord announced his retirement. She discusses the challenges of a woman running for a safe seat.

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