Supreme federalist : the political life of Sir John Downer / J. C. Bannon.

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Publication details:
Kent Town, S.A. : Wakefield Press, 2009.
Record id:
70088
Author:
Bannon, John, 1943-
Subject:
Downer, John -- Sir, -- 1843-1915.
Politicians -- South Australia -- Biography.
Australia -- Politics and government -- 1891-1901.
South Australia -- Politics and government -- 1891-1901.
Contents:
Chapter 1. A political journey begins
Chapter 2. From backbench to the ministry
Chapter 3. Federal beginnings and first colonial setback
Chapter 4. Premier of South Australia
Chapter 5. Imperial honour and colonial rejection
Chapter 6. Colonial opposition and federal convention
Chapter 7. A brief second term
Chapter 8. Adversity and achievement
Chapter 9. Responsible and arduous duties: the draft bill's progress
Chapter 10. From colony to commonwealth
Chapter 11. Federal expectations and reality
Chapter 12. An Indian summer.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781862548350
Phys. description:
xiii, 256 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm