The Malcolm Fraser Collection at the University of Melbourne

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105/104dom2.1p29

Collection name

Malcolm Fraser Collection

Accession number

105/104

Registration number

105/104dom2.1p29

Title

Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting, 13–16 February 1978

Description

Governor General Zelman Cowen and Malcolm Fraser walking the red carpet at the opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting in Sydney in 1978.

During the meeting, a bomb exploded outside the Sydney Hilton Hotel where the talks were being held. Three people died, and seven were injured. No individual or group ever claimed responsibility for the bombing.

Physical description

Photograph, black and white print, 19.1 x 23.8 cm

Key search terms

Malcolm Fraser
Commonwealth Heads of Government Regional Meeting
CHOGRM
Zelman Cowen

When made

1978

Creator's details

Australian Information Service

Restrictions/copyright

This image is provided for research purposes only and must not be reproduced without permission.

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