John Curtin - the man

John Curtin: Vision, leadership and community service

A brief overview of how John Curtin, war-time prime minister and international statesman, exhibited the qualities of vision, leadership and community service during his life.

John Curtin: Fairest and best
This online exhibition reflects a current display in the JCPML and tells the story of Curtin's life from his early days to his time as prime minister.

Diary of a Labour Man: 1917-1945 provides a day by day chronicle of John Curtin's life from 1917 to 1945. Compiled from information in the Westralian Worker and other sources such as family papers, photographs, government publications and biographies, the diary paints a picture of the life of this remarkable man.

John Curtin: A fair go for all
Throughout his life, John Curtin never lost sight of his dream for a fair and just society in which all people had access to a job, to education, to a home and the basic necessities of life. Find out more about John Curtin's record on human rights.

John Curtin: A good sport
Australians are known for their obsession with sport and John Curtin shared this national passion, both as a participant and as a spectator. Images, letters, newspaper cuttings, video and audio clips combine to tell the story of the prime minister well regarded as 'fairest and best'.

John Curtin: From revolutionary firebrand to journalist in spirit 
This online exhibition explores John Curtin's development as a journalist and his special relationship with the media as prime minister. Photographs, audio clips and selections from Curtin's own writings bring the story to life. There's also an online quiz and Mix & Match activity for those who want to test their knowledge.

Paul Hasluck - War historian - special edition of video
The former politician and Governor General is interviewed by his son Nicholas Hasluck in this JCPML Education Program version, which features Paul Hasluck's relationship with John Curtin and examines Curtin's career in journalism and later in politics. (Technical information)

'They've cut me down to twelve, Glad': John Curtin and smoking in World War Two
This online resource is based on a small exhibition which was displayed in the JCPML from March to May 2010. John Curtin's silver cigarette box features in the resource which explores John Curtin's smoking habit and smoking more generally in the years of World War Two.