Born Brooklyn. In 1955 joined Treasury as first Graduate. Became Permanent Head of the Prime Minister's Department, 1976-1980, Secretary to the Treasury 1980-1986 and Chairman Economic Development Commission 1986-1989. Son of Eustace Bartholemew, 1895-1958 and Margaret Jane Bartholomew (née Lenihan; 1895-1992). For further information see Dominion Post Obituaries (Saturday, June 12, 2010, B6).
Galvin, Bernard Vincent Joseph, 1933-2010
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Interview with Bernard Galvin
Date: 26, 27 June 1996 - 26 Jun 1996 - 27 Jun 1996
By: Galvin, Bernard Vincent Joseph, 1933-2010
Reference: OHColl-0578/1
Description: Bernard Vincent Joseph Galvin born Brooklyn, Wellington, 1933. Outlines family background - father, Eustace Bartholomew Galvin a wharf tally clerk - mother of Irish and English descent. Refers to mother's sister who succeeded Mother Aubert as Rev. Mother Zita of the Home of Compassion. Describes early life in Island Bay, beaches, park, St Sophie's School and separation of catholics and protestants. Mentions the mixture of nationalities at St Sophie's School - Poles, Italians and Irish. Describes years at St Patrick's College Wellington with reference to scholastic ability and outlines University course. Recalls joining Treasury in 1955 as first graduate and recalls staff and slight Masonic dominance. Mentions trip to Washington, studying Public Administration, mostly through seminars and recalls new ideas brought back, mainly about using economics instead of accountancy. Refers to deregulation with implications for Fiscal / Monetary Policy. Discusses Arnold Nordmeyer and Black Budget 1957. On return from Harvard transferred to Foreign Affairs, posted to London as Economic Counsel and talks about New Trade Agreement, with reference to Jim Moriarty (Industries and Commerce), Dr Sutch and Jack Marshall. Discusses delegation's capacity to secure good deal for New Zealand against Canadian and Australian record. Describes Haymarket High Commission building. Discusses relationship with [Sir] Robert Muldoon. Talks about duties as Head of Prime Minister's Department which meant head of Security Intelligence Council and mentions Sofinsky expulsion. Refers to Brigadier Gilbert. Other topics discussed include: SUP; Think Tank; effects of overhauled exchange rates explained; Wage-Price Freeze, Wage-fixing and General Wage Orders; events of defeat in 1984; early post-election discussions with Roger Douglas and need for deregulation; views on SOEs and privatisation. Reflects on Catholic Commission for Peace and Justice involvement regards Treasury. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - David Young Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008820-008822; OHLC-004463-004465 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2726.
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Correspondence
Date: [1976-1978]
From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-8179-63
Description: Correspondence and clippings relating to the Nash papers, correspondence with Bill Main and various correspondents Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Obituaries and related papers (1)
Date: 1972-2010
From: Catley, Christine McKelvie Cole (Dame), 1922-2011 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11651-096
Description: Contains clippings, articles, funeral services, eulogies and correspondence Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter (some photocopies)
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Inflationary comments
Date: 1976-1978
From: Innes, Harold Hirst, 1909-1985 : Papers
Reference: 85-069-7
Description: Notes and drafts of articles relating to inflation and its effect on the New Zealand economy. Includes correspondence with Bill Rowling and the then head of the Prime Minister's Department, B V Galvin Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Annotated research papers
Date: 1988, 1991
From: Lang, Henry George, 1919-1997 : Papers
Reference: 99-032-2/15
Description: Annotated copy of Policy, co-ordination, public sector and government, by Bernard Galvin, published by Institute of Policy Studies (1988), and collection of papers presented at a symposium on constitutional change (1991) Quantity: 1 folder(s).
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Bernard Galvin, dux of St Patrick's College, Wellington
Date: [ca 27 December 1950]
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 114/244/05-G
Description: Bernard Galvin, dux of St Patrick's College, Wellington, photographed circa 27 December 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative
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Robert Muldoon and Bernie Galvin
Date: [197-?]
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 1/4-031972-F
Description: Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative
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Bernard Galvin, dux of St Patrick's College, Wellington
Date: [ca 27 December 1950]
From: Evening post (Newspaper. 1865-2002) :Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post newspaper
Reference: 114/244/06-G
Description: Bernard Galvin, dux of St Patrick's College, Wellington, photographed circa 27 December 1950 by an Evening Post staff photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative