Frederick (Fred) Arnold Elliott Oral History (1934-2012)
Main
DescriptionFrederick (Fred) Arnold Elliott was interviewed on 14 October 1985 at Fairfield City council Administration Centre by Judy Winternitz. National Library of Australia for the Cultural context of unemployment oral history project. To listen to the interview follow the link below to the National Library.
Interview SummaryFrederick Elliot, Town Clerk of Fairfield City Council, speaks of his background with the council ; nationalities in the area; why immigrants live in the area; the Council's perception of the Indochinese refugee situation; problems of refugees; the Council's role in their settlement; Federal and State Governments' inadequacy in catering for refugees; unemployment and unemployment projects in the area; local employment and industry; the South East Asian community, its business acumen and plans to incorporate this into town planning; reaction of local inhabitants (Australians and migrants) to the influx of Indochinese refugees; interracial violence; Australia's changing attitudes to Asians; problems of assimilation; education of immigrants; local services that need state or federal funding.
Frederick (Fred) Arnold Elliott Oral History (1934-2012) . Fairfield City Heritage Collection, accessed 17/10/2026, https://heritagecollection.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/4101
