Format:
Online-Ressource (x, 469 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2012 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9781742231426
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9781742245690
Content:
This landmark book re-establishes Lyons as one of Australia's most capable and popular leaders and reminds us of why he was the first Australian prime minister to win and survive three consecutive elections. A Tasmanian Labor premier in the 1920s, Lyons entered federal politics in 1929 to become a significant figure in the Scullin Labor Cabinet. When Labor split in 1931, Lyons left the party to join the Nationalists and subsequently form the United Australia Party. He was the first Australian political leader to use radio, press photography and newsreels to connect with voters. Joe Lyons led A
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
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Contents; Preface; In brief; 1 The boy from the island; 2 A political education; 3 Member for Wilmot; 4 A partner for life; 5 A party at war; 6 Leading Labor; 7 Alternative premier; 8 Mr Premier; 9 The worm turns; 10 Welcome to Canberra; Images; 11 Caucus wars; 12 Exile; 13 Striking a match; 14 Going in to bat; 15 Lyons and theGreat Depression; 16 Prime Minister at large; 17 Trade winds; 18 The royal box; 19 Peace and war; 20 Dying days; Epilogue; Select bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781742231426
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Joseph Lyons : The People's Prime Minister
Language:
English
