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Loading... The light on the hill : the Australian Labor Party, 1891-1991by Ross McMullin
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References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English (15)With total access to ALP and national archives, McMullin has produced a frank and authoritative record of the influence and development of all seven Labor parties--namely those in the six states--and the Federal Labor Party, which formed the first labor government soon after Australia became a nation in 1901. The book concentrates on the achievements of the Governments of Fisher, Hughes, Scullin, Curtin, Chifley, Whitlam, and Hawke. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)324.29407Social sciences Political Science The political process Political parties Pacific AustraliaLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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In addition to the talk of party greats, including Watson, Scullin, Curtin, Chifley (who coined the term "the light on the hill"), Whitlam et al., there is also mention of the nearly men, including those destined for greatness but for an early death, as well as references to those lost to history, including the only Australian politician to be tarred and feathered.
"The light on the hill" needs an update but until then, this is worth hunting down for a look at Australia's most enduring political party. ( )