The struggle for unity : a story of the federation of Australia
Wilcox, Graham2014
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Queensland politician & lawyer Sir Arthur Rutledge took part in drafting the Australian constitution & was pivotal in convincing Queenslanders to be part of Federation. He was a direct descendant of the Field and Collitts families of Castlereagh
Main title:
The struggle for unity : a story of the federation of Australia / by Graham Wilcox
Author:
Imprint:
Pitt Town NSW Graham Wilcox 2014
Collation:
229 pages photographs portraits
Contents:
Early colonisationColonial boy (born at Castlereagh - parents James Rutledge and Lucy Field)-- Ministry (Wesleyan minister at Tenterfield, Maitland, Kempsey and Grafton)Political lifeWooing the northThe path to FederationThe Federation Convention of 1891The turbulent ninetiesFamily lifeSome funny things happened on the way to FederationReferendaThe birth of a nationThe royal tour of QueenslandKnighthoodPolitical crisisPolitical afterlife
ISBN:
9780646901381
Dewey class:
BIOGRAPHY RUTLBIOGRAPHY
Language:
English
Subject:
Lawyers -- Australia -- BiographyRutledge family (Castlereagh, NSW, History)Sir Arthur Rutledge, 1843-1917Pioneers -- Castlereagh (NSW)Methodist Church -- Australia -- Clergy -- BiographyMethodist Church -- Australia -- HistoryPoliticians -- Queensland -- BiographyAustralia -- Politics and Government -- 1851-1901Australia -- History -- Federation, 1891-1901Queensland -- Politics and Government
BRN:
27213
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research | Local Book | BIOGRAPHY RUTL | Not for loan (Set: 10 Feb 2016) |