The eight sources in this section provide glimpses of the family life of John Curtin in the period 1940 to 1943, in particular his relationships with his wife and daughter. John Curtin was leader of the federal Opposition in 1940 but ascended to the prime ministership on 7 October 1941. The sources also provide insights into his working life and how he was regarded by his staff.
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John Curtin's family home in Cottesloe, 1943 - photo 1 |
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John Curtin's family home in Cottesloe, 1943 - photo 2 |
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Letter from John Curtin to Elsie Curtin, 1930 |
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Excerpt from an interview with Hazel Craig, 1997 - excerpt 1 |
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Telegram from John Curtin to Elsie Curtin, 4 October 1940 |
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Telegram from John Curtin to Elsie Curtin, 1941 |
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Christmas and New Year greetings telegram from John Curtin, 1941 |
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Elsie Milda Curtin, 1942 |
For further information about John Curtin’s family life see the web resources Visiting John Curtin at Home: 24 Jarrad Street, Cottesloe and the Biography of Elsie Curtin.
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