AUSTRALIANA

First published in this edition in 1944, ‘This original Deakin document, gives in intimate detail the inner history of that chain of events which led to the federation of the States of Australia into the Commonwealth. Of great documentary value, the story is brilliantly composed, flashing with the literary genius that could be expected from one with Deakin’s reputation. The record of events enacted in the twenty years between 1880 and 1900, illuminated by vivid character sketches of those who played their part on the Federal stage, forms a document of great value and intense interest.’

• xiii, 170 p : port. ; 22 cm. The manuscript was finished in October, 1900
• Constitutional history — Australia
• Representative government and representation — Australia
• University of New England stamp on title page, no dustjacket, age tanning, etc. but a sound and complete copy.
• #111224