Government and Political Gatherings

Black and white photos of political meetings and cabinet sessions, showcasing men in suits discussing matters, capturing the essence of mid-20th century governance.

When told by the Minister for External Territories (Mr. E.J. Ward) that he was going to investigate circumstances of the sale of a purported New Guinea timber licence, John Smith ("Jock") Garden--former liaison officer of the External Territories Dept.--is alleged to have said: "If you do I'm a goner."To Court: J. S. ("Jock") Garden (centre) arriving at the Special Federal Court today to face charges arising over New Guinea timber leases.Garden, smiling, stylishly dressed, arrived with his counsel (Mr. Simon Isaacs) at the court five minutes before the case opened. January 07, 1948.
When told by the Minister for External Territories (Mr. E.J. Ward) that he was going to investigate circumstances of the sale of a purported New Guinea timber licence, John Smith ("Jock") Garden--former liaison officer of the External Territories Dept.--is alleged to have said: "If you do I'm a goner."To Court: J. S. ("Jock") Garden (centre) arriving at the Special Federal Court today to face charges arising over New Guinea timber leases.Garden, smiling, stylishly dressed, arrived with his counsel (Mr. Simon Isaacs) at the court five minutes before the case opened. January 07, 1948.