The seeds of democracy : early elections in colonial New South Wales / M.M.H. Thompson
- Bib ID:
- 3796239
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Thompson, M. M. H. (Max M. H.)
- Online Version:
- Table of contents
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- Description:
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- Annandale, N.S.W. : Federation Press, 2006
- xi, 302 pages ; 25 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 9781862876316
- 1862876312
- Summary:
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In January 1843 New South Wales was little more than a penal settlement ruled by Governor's decree. The election held later that year - the first election in Australia - produced a parliament with limited powers. Thirteen years later, New South Wales was a colony with a Parliament, a Premier and a liberal constitution.
- Full contents:
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- Machine derived contents note: Foreword Rodney Cavalier v
- Author's Note x
- Abbreviations xi
- Part I:
- The First Election 1
- The New South Wales Legislative Council Election of 1843
- Part II:
- Towards 1856 and Responsible Government in New South Wales.
- Notes:
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- Includes index.
- Bibliographies: p. 153-165 and p. 289-291.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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- Published
- Publication date:
- 2006
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