Joseph Lyons : the people's prime minister / Anne Henderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Henderson, Anne.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Prime ministers--Australia.

Prime ministers.

Lyons, Joseph Aloysius, 1879-1939.

Lyons, Joseph Aloysius.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (512 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New South Wales : New South, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 1920's, 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.

Contents:

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 the Great 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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliography and index.

ISBN:

1-74224-569-2

OCLC:

854968402